“A Quiet Place Part II” is screening in the cinemas worldwide this weekend while Netflix has premiered “Lucifer Season 5”, some may say this is the perfect weekend for film and television series lovers. And we cannot argue with that.
As is custom, we have gathered the top 7 releases that are worth your time this weekend. Pick from the list below which ones suit your mood.
PS: there is something here for everyone.
1. A Quiet Place Part II
“Chilling”, “terrifying”, “fun”, and on and on, the praises for the horror film sequel keeps coming in. Since Paramount Pictures have only released it for screening at cinemas, this one will force you to leave your home. The verdict is that you won’t regret doing so.
2. Lucifer Season 5
There is no need to preach to the choir if you are a longtime viewer of this urban fantasy superhero television series. For people just discovering this Netflix show, it is going to change your perspective while entertaining you. Consider that the American Family Association (AFA) website One Million Moms launched a petition to prevent the series’ airing in 2015. Why? They said the series glorifies Satan as a caring, likeable person in human flesh. Already tempting? Join the millions of faithful fans and you can binge-watch the other seasons as well this weekend.
3. Cruella
We have written about 5 things to know about the villain of this 2021 film adapted from the legendary “One Hundred and One Dalmatians”. Now, you have the chance to see it. It is showing in some select cinemas and also available for streaming on Disney+ with Premier Access.
4. Endangered Species
If you are in for an adventure film to see this weekend, then this is the one for you. Follow a tourist family as they try to survive an African wilderness and avoid being eaten. “Endangered Species” is screening in few cinemas in the US and will be available on digital stores such as Fandango Now, Vudu, Google Play and Amazon Prime Video on 29 May 2021.
5. Ghost Lab
Why should you watch “Ghost Lab”? Here are two reasons: the director casts two handsome doctors, and it is a Thai drama. It fulfils your desire of watching a foreign language film if you don’t speak Thai and features spooky scenes of the main characters trying to prove the existence of ghosts. It is currently streaming on Netflix.
6. Ragnarok Season 2
The second season of the Norwegian-language fantasy drama series inspired by Norse mythology “Ragnarok” is finally out. If you have not been following the series, here is a summary of what it is about:
A teenage boy who is the embodiment of Thor fights a local Jutul family (giants) causing climate change and industrial pollution through their factories.
You can start enjoying this series on Netflix and catch up on all the excitement this weekend.
7. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It or Conjuring 3
It appears that the best films to watch this weekend are horror releases. The eighth instalment in the Conjuring Universe comes with glowing recommendations. It is not yet available in the US, but it is already showing in UK cinemas. US Conjuring fans will be able to watch it in the cinemas or stream on HBO Max on 4 June 2021.
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