GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME 3 (12)

In Marvel Studios’ latest outing, the MCU expands to the far reaches of the galaxy. Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) rallies his unlikely team to embark on a dicey, action-packed mission to protect one of their own. If themission is not completely successful, a new force threatens to bring the Guardians down for Good. Taking the team in a darker direction without sacrificing heart or humor, this loving last hurrah for the intergalactic ragtag family ends the trilogy on an entertaining high note. (144 mins)

THE FLASH (12)
Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. When his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. Can Barry coax a very different Batman (Michael Keaton) out of retirement. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope of resetting the universe, is to race for his life. This is a refreshingly funny, fast paced & fun filled adventure, with a host of cameo appearences. (138 mins)
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: HONOUR AMONG THIEVES (12)

A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Based on the best selling game, this hilarious and action-packed thrill ride is an infectiously good-spirited comedy with a solid emotional core. An entertaining blend of action, fantasy and comedy, with an engaging central performance from Chris Pine and first class supporting performances from Michellle Rodriguez, Sophia Lillis, Daisy Head and Hugh Grant. (129 mins)

RENFIELD (15)
Behind every great monster is an overworked sidekick. Nicholas Hoult stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss: Dracula (Nicolas Cage). For centuries, Renfield has slavishly served Dracula by procuring his master’s prey and doing his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, Renfield is ready to look for a new life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness, if only he can figure out how to end the toxic, co-dependent relationship. This imaginative interpretation of the horror classic is a pitch-black comedy with excellent performances from Cage and Hoult. (93 mins)

SCREAM VI (18)

After the terrifying events in Woodsboro, the four survivors from the most recent Ghostface killings have moved to New York City to try to start a new life. Just as they begin to feel a sense of normalcy, they receive that infamous call. When a new Ghostface shows up, it becomes clear that they’re not going to be allowed to just move on — they’re going to have to survive another murderous rampage, especially as Ghostface is more brutal and relentless than ever and will stop at nothing to hunt them down. Inventive and entertaining and with a murderous sense of gallows humour, this latest instalment is a must for thriller fans. Starring Jenny Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Jack Champion & Courtney Cox. (123 mins) 
THE POPE’S EXORCIST (15)

Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, who performed more than 100,000 exorcisms in his lifetime. In 1987 a recently widowed American mother inherits a dilapidated country estate in Spain. When her youngest son is apparently possessed by a demon, the excentric Amorth (Russell Crowe) is sent to investigate and teams up with a younger local priest to exorcise the demon. In the terrifying events that unfold, Amorth uncovers a centuries-old conspiracy that the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden. With Alex Essoe & Franco Nero. (103 mins)

AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER (12)
Jake Sully and Ney'tiri have formed a family and are doing everything to stay together. However, they must leave their home and explore alternative regions. When an ancient threat resurfaces, Jake must fight a difficult war against the humans. James Cameron returns to the world of Pandora in this emotionally packed action adventure. Set more than a decade after events of the first film, this vast breath-taking instalment, with it’s stunning CGI visual effects, launches the story of the Sully family and introduces audiences to the majestic ocean tulkun. Starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Kate Winslet & Sigourney Weaver. (183 mins)

BATMAN: THE DOOM THAT CAME TO GOTHAM (15)

This chilling and bizarre DC Elseworlds story is a mash-up of the world of Batman and the cosmic-horror fiction of H.P. Lovecraft. After a decade-long voyage of discovery, Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham City, where his parents were murdered 20 years earlier. On his journey, Bruce has taken on an international trio of orphaned street kids. During a deadly Arctic encounter, the Penguin informs Bruce that a doomsday cult is planning Gotham’s destruction. Bruce must now take on the mantle of Batman but when he discovers he now faces actual ancient magic & fiery demons, can he retain his sanity? (90 mins)

SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS (12)

Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with having adult Super Hero alter-egos. However, when the Daughters of Atlas, a vengeful trio of ancient gods, arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Billy—aka Shazam—and his family are thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of their world. This exciting adventure spectacle is huge fun for any audience & a worthy sequel. With Zachary Levi, Rachel Zegler, Lucy Liu & Helen Mirren. (130 mins)

ANT- MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA (12)

Kick off phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) continue their adventures as Ant-Man and The Wasp. Together, with their families, they explore the Quantum Realm, interacting with strange new creatures and embarking on an adventure that will push them beyond the limits of what they thought possible, culminating in the ultimate showdown with a new super-villain, Kang. Marvel continue to thrill audiences with this exciting, spectacular & humerous adventure. (125 mins)

THOR LOVE AND THUNDER (12)
Thor embarks on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced -- a quest for inner peace. However, his retirement gets interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who, to his surprise, inexplicably wields his magical hammer. Together, they set out on a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher's vengeance. (119 mins)

SMILE (18)
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality. The Deeply creepy visuals and a standout performance from Bacon elevate the slow burning horror and the unsettling exploration of trauma, adding up to an effectively intense and bone chilling experience. (116 mins)
THE BLACK PHONE (15)
Finney Shaw, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy living with his sister and alcoholic father, is abducted by a sadistic killer known as ‘The Grabber’ (Ethan Hawke) and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims, determined to esure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney. This psychological thriller, with a dark premise, is highy effective. (102 mins)

SPIDER – MAN: NO WAY HOME (12)

With Spider-Man’s identity now revealed, Peter Parker (Tom Holland), finds his Super Hero responsibilities conflicting with his normal life. When he enlists Doctor Strange’s (Benedict Cumberbatch) help to restore his secret, the spell tears a hole in their world, releasing powerful villains. Now, Peter will have to overcome his greatest challenge yet, which will forever alter the very future of the Multiverse. Exciting, funny & suspenseful, this is first class entertainment. With Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina & Tom Hardy. (148 mins)
MATRIX RESURRECTIONS (15)
To find out if his reality is a physical or mental construct, Mr. Anderson, aka Neo, will have to choose to follow the white rabbit once more. If he's learned anything, it's that choice, while an illusion, is still the only way out of -- or into -- the Matrix. Neo doesn't yet know that the Matrix is stronger, more secure and far more dangerous than ever before. Lana Wachowski directs the long-awaited fourth film in the ground-breaking franchise that redefined a genre & reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in their iconic roles. (148 mins)

DUNE (12)

A gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet’s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence—a commodity capable of unlocking humanity’s greatest potential—only those who can conquer their fear will survive. Adapting Frank Herbert’s si fi epic, this is an epic & emotionally charged adventure starring Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Stellan Skarsgard, Josh Brolin & Charlotte Rampling. (155 mins)
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTER LIFE (12)
Jason Reitman directs and co-writes this latest installment in the 'Ghostbusters' franchise. Following eviction, single mother Phoebe and her two children take refuge in her late father's derelict farmhouse in rural Oklahoma. After a few unexplained earthquakes are linked to an old mine nearby, the children learn the truth about their grandfather's history as a Ghostbuster. A great cast and a fast-paced story ensure great fun for fans of the franchise. The cast also includes Paul Rudd, Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver and Dan Aykroyd. (124 mins)
ETERNALS (12)
This enthralling adventure from Marvel Studios follows a group of ancient heroes from beyond the stars who have protected humanity since the dawn of our existence. When Deviants — monstrous creatures who were thought gone forever — mysteriously reappear, the Eternals return, hoping to save humanity once again. This ambitious superhero epic is a different kind of Marvel film but still contains all the necessary action, humour and heart for fans. Starring Angelina Jolie, Kit Harrington, Salma Hayek & Richard Madden. (157 mins)

HALLOWEEN KILLS (18)

The Halloween night when Michael Myers returned isn’t over yet in this brutal and gory continuation of the series. The nightmare continues as the unstoppable killer escapes from Laurie Strode's (Jamie Lee Curtis) trap to continue his ritual bloodbath. Injured and taken to the hospital, Laurie fights through the pain as she inspires residents of Haddonfield to rise up against Myers. Taking matters into their own hands, the Strode women and other survivors form a vigilante mob to hunt down Michael and end his reign of terror once and for all. (105 mins)

VENOM: LET THERE BE CARNAGE (15)
Eddie Brock is still struggling to coexist with the shape-shifting extraterrestrial Venom. When deranged serial killer Cletus Kasady also becomes host to an alien symbiote, Brock and Venom must put aside their differences to stop his reign of terror. Tom Hardy returns to the big screen as the lethal protector Venom, one of MARVEL’s greatest and most complex characters in an exciting, action packed, fun filled sequel. Directed by Andy Serkis, the film also stars Michelle Williams, Naomie Harris and Woody Harrelson. (96 mins)

MORTAL KOMBAT (15)
Hunted by the fearsome warrior Sub-Zero, MMA fighter Cole Young finds sanctuary at the temple of Lord Raiden. Training with experienced fighters Liu Kang, Kung Lao and the rogue mercenary Kano, Cole prepares to stand with Earth's greatest champions to take on the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe. But will Cole be pushed hard enough to unlock his arcana—the immense power from within his soul—in time to save not only his family, but to stop Outworld once and for all? (110 mins)

GODZILLA V KONG (12)
Legends collide as mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. Thety unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe. The epic clash between the two titans—instigated by unseen forces—is only the beginning of the mystery that lies deep within the core of the Earth. (113 mins)

THE UNHOLY (15)

Based on James Herbert’s best-selling book ‘Shrine’, this atmospheric spine chiller follows a young hearing-impaired girl who is visited by the Virgin Mary and can suddenly hear, speak, and heal the sick. As people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) hoping to revive his career visits a small New England town to investigate. As terrifying events begin to happen all around him, he starts questioning if these miracles are the works of the Virgin Mary or something much more sinister. (99 mins)

BRAHMS: THE BOY 2 (15)
Unaware of the terrifying history of Heelshire Mansion, a young family moves into a guest house on the estate where their young son Jude soon makes an unsettling new friend, an eerily life-like doll he calls Brahms. His parents believe he is using the doll to express his feelings but Jude becomes withdrawn in his room, carrying the doll with him wherever he goes. The parents soon learn the evil history of the doll, with all the killings and suicides. This unsettling and tense sequel to the 2016 supernatural original stars Katie Holmes, Ralph Ineson & Owain Yeoman. (86 mins)

THE INVISIBLE MAN (18)
Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist, Cecilia Kass (Elisabeth Moss) escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding, aided by her sister, their childhood friend and his teenage daughter. But when Cecilia’s abusive ex commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his vast fortune, Cecilia suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of eerie coincidences turns lethal, threatening the lives of those she loves, Cecilia’s sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. A taut & terrifying modern tale of obsession, inspired by the classic story. (120 minutes)

THE LIGHTHOUSE (15)

New England, the 1890s: Two lighthouse keepers (Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson) arrive on a remote and mysterious island for a month-long stretch of maintenance and solitude. As an approaching storm threatens to sweep them from the rock and strange apparitions emerge from the fog, each man begins to suspect that the other has become dangerously unmoored. Mysteries abound as both men harbour secrets, strange visions and hallucinations and when relief doesn’t arrive, their grip on reality starts to loosen. From visionary filmmaker Robert Eggers ('The Witch'), comes this expertly crafted, hypnotic and hallucinatory tale. (109 mins) 

STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER (12)
A year following the events of 'The Last Jedi', the remaining members of the Resistance are forced to confront their past while taking on the First Order one more time. When it's discovered that the evil Emperor Palpatine did not die at the hands of Darth Vader, the rebels must race against the clock to find out his whereabouts. Finn and Poe lead the Resistance to put a stop to the First Order's plans to form a new Empire, while Rey anticipates her inevitable confrontation with Kylo Ren. The battle between the Jedi and the Sith comes to a thrilling conclusion in this final chapter of the Skywalker Saga. Starring Mark Hamill, Adam Diver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac & Carrie Fisher. (155 mins)
COLOR OUT OF SPACE (15)
A cosmic nightmare from the minds of author H.P. Lovecraft. Nathan (Nicolas Cage), Theresa (Joely Richardson) and their children find their rural life crumbling when a meteorite crashes into their front yard. It infects both the land and the properties of space-time. Mutant technicolour flora start sprouting and local animals begin to display bizarre deformities. Soon, the Gardner's realize that they too are susceptible to the extra-terrestrial pathogen and must escape the contagion that has consumed their farm. What chance can a few humans have against a force capable of traversing the gulf between worlds, a nightmarish being that exists beyond the limits of the human spectrum? (110 mins)

DOCTOR SLEEP (15)
This is the continuation of Danny Torrance’s (Ewan McGregor) story 40 years after the terrifying events of Stephen King’s 'The Shining'. Still irrevocably scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook hotel, Dan has fought to find some semblance of peace. That peace is shattered when he encounters teenager Abra, with her own powerful extrasensory gift. Instinctively recognizing that Dan shares her power, Abra is desperate for his help against the merciless Rose the Hat (Rebecca Ferguson) & her followers, who feed off the shine of innocents in their quest for immortality. Forsaking the elemental terror of its predecessor, this is a more contemplative sequel that balances poignant themes against spine-tingling chills. (151 mins)

TERMINATOR: DARK FATE (15)
More than two decades have passed since Sarah Connor prevented Judgment Day, changed the future, and re-wrote the fate of the human race. Dani Ramos is living a simple life in Mexico City with her brother and father when a highly advanced and deadly new Terminator -- a Rev-9 - travels back through time to kill her. She joins forces with two warriors: Grace, an enhanced super-soldier from the future & a battle-hardened Sarah Connor. As the Rev-9 ruthlessly destroys everything, the three are led to a T-800 from Sarah's past that may be their last best hope. Produced by James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton return in their iconic roles. (128 mins)
GEMINI MAN (12)
Henry Brogan is an elite 51-year-old assassin who's ready to call it quits after completing his 72nd job. His plans get turned upside down when he becomes the target of a mysterious operative who can seemingly predict his every move. To his horror, Brogan soon learns that the man who's trying to kill him is a younger, faster, cloned version of himself. This innovative and mind bending sci-fi action thriller benefits from state of the art visual imagery and impressive action sequences allied to strong performances. Starring Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen and Benedict Wong. (117 mins)

JOKER (15)
Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks -- the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he's part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker. This visceral, disturbing and controversially dark reimagining of a comic book villain is beautifully filmed with a magnetic performance from Phoenix. With Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz & Bill Camp. (122 mins)

AD ASTRA (12)
Thirty years ago, Clifford McBride led a voyage into deep space, but the ship and crew were never heard from again. Now his son Roy (Brad Pitt) - a fearless astronaut - must embark on a daring mission to Neptune to uncover the truth about his missing father and a mysterious power surge that threatens the stability of the universe. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos. The film, anchored by Pitt’s dazzling performance, takes a visually thrilling journey through the vast reaches of space while charting an ambitious course for the heart of the bond between parent and child. With Tommy Lee Jones, Liv Tyler & Donal Sutherland. (124 mins)
HELLBOY (15)
Hellboy is back, and he’s on fire. From the pages of Mike Mignola’s seminal work, this action-packed story sees the legendary half-demon superhero Hellboy (David Harbour) called to the English countryside to battle a trio of rampaging giants. There he discovers The Blood Queen, Nimue (Milla Jovovich), a resurrected ancient sorceress thirsting to avenge a past betrayal. Suddenly caught in a clash between the supernatural and the human, Hellboy is now hell-bent on stopping Nimue without triggering the end of the world. This reboot of the popular franchise is a relentless, violent comic book blockbuster that also stars Ian McShane, Sasha Lane & Thomas Haden Church. (120 mins)
PET SEMATARY (15)
Based on the seminal horror novel by Stephen King, this latest remake follows Dr. Louis Creed (Jason Clarke), who, after relocating with his wife Rachel (Amy Seimetz) and their two young children from Boston to rural Maine, discovers a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near the family’s new home. When tragedy strikes, Louis turns to his unusual neighbor, Jud Crandall (John Lithgow), setting off a perilous chain reaction that unleashes an unfathomable evil with horrific consequences. Directors Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer create an atmosphere of unease in a taut, crisply paced chiller. (101 mins)
US (15)
After his acclaimed horror film Get Out, visionary director Jordan Peele has written, directed and produced another original nightmare. Haunted by an unexplainable and unresolved trauma from her past and compounded by a string of eerie coincidences, Adelaide feels her paranoia elevating, increasingly certain that something bad is going to befall her family. After spending a tense beach day with their friends, she and her family return to their vacation home. When darkness falls, they discover the silhouette of four figures holding hands as they stand in the driveway. An endearing American family is pitted against a terrifying and uncanny opponent: doppelgängers of themselves. (120 mins)

VENOM (15)
One of Marvel’s most complex characters takes center stage in this thrilling superhero adventure. Investigative Journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) is trying to take down Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed), the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake's experiments, Eddie's body merges with the alien Venom, leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities that Eddie finds so empowering and intoxicating.  Soon, Eddie must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organisation looking for a symbiote of their own. As Eddie and Venom need each other to get what they’re looking for, they become more and more intertwined. (108 mins)

THE PREDATOR (18)
Decades after the first, fateful encounters between elite American forces and the extra-terrestrial Predators who hunt humans for honour and sport, Special Forces Captain McKenna (Boyd Holbrook) encounters a Predator marooned in the Mexican wilderness. But soon after the captive Predator becomes the centrepiece of a top-secret study a deadly new breed of Predator arrives on Earth, with plans that could threaten the entire planet's future. Now McKenna, his son, and a squad of military misfits have to band together to fend off both the alien threat and a human conspiracy - making surprising allies in the process. (118 mins)

THE LITTLE STRANGER (12)
Dr Faraday, the son of a housemaid, has built a life of quiet respectability as a country doctor. During the long hot summer of 1947, he is called to a patient at Hundreds Hall, where his mother once worked. The Hall has been home to the Ayres family for more than two centuries.  But it is now in decline and its inhabitants - mother, son and daughter - are haunted by something more ominous than a dying way of life.  When he takes on his new patient, Faraday has no idea how closely, and how terrifyingly, the family’s story is about to become entwined with his own. Adapted from the novel by Sarah Walters, this gothic noir is highly effective in building up an atmosphere of unease and dread. Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Ruth WIlson, Will Poulter & Charlotte Rampling. (111 mins)

A QUIET PLACE (15)
2020. civilisation collapses following the arrival of ravening monsters who track by sound and pounce on any creature who makes a noise. After a terrible loss, a family- father, mother, daughter, son - survive on an isolated farm, but the imminent arrival of a new baby imperils their fragile fortress. This is a bravura high-concept monster movie which just doesn’t let up, ratcheting tension with nary a word uttered on screen and boasts great creature design. Director John Krasinski (who also co-stars and writes) and writers Bryan Woods and Scott Beck eliminate almost all of the frills to concentrate on delivering one suspense set-piece built on another. The result is a genuinely original, clever and thoroughly gripping horror thriller that is guaranteed to have audiences on the edge of their seat. With Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds & Noah Jupe. (90 mins)
READY PLAYER ONE (12)
Veteran filmmaker Steven Spielberg directs this stunning science fiction action adventure, based on Ernest Cline’s bestseller of the same name, which has become a worldwide phenomenon. The film is set in 2045, with the world on the brink of chaos and collapse. But the people have found salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the brilliant and eccentric James Halliday (Mark Rylance). When Halliday dies, he leaves his immense fortune to the first person to find a digital Easter egg he has hidden somewhere in the OASIS, sparking a contest that grips the entire world. When an unlikely young hero named Wade Watts decides to join the contest, he is hurled into a breakneck, reality-bending treasure hunt through a fantastical universe of mystery, discovery and danger. Technically impressive & balancing nostalgia with an involving story, this is pure cinematic Spielberg magic. (139 mins)

GHOST STORIES (15)

Phillip Goodman, professor of psychology, arch-skeptic, the one-man ‘belief buster’ – has his rationality tested to the hilt when he receives a letter apparently from beyond the grave. His mentor Charles Cameron, the ‘original’ TV parapsychologist went missing fifteen years before, presumed dead and yet now he writes to Goodman saying that the pair must meet. Cameron, it seems, is still very much alive. And he needs Goodman to find a rational explanation for three stories that have shaken Cameron to his core. As Goodman investigates, he meets three haunted people, each with a tale more frightening, uncanny and inexplicable than the last. Based on Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s original Olivier nominated stage production, the same team have co-written and directed this critically acclaimed adaptation for the big screen. Starring Martin Freeman, Alex Lawther, Andy Nyman & Paul Whitehouse. (97 mins)

THE SHAPE OF WATER (15)
Elisa (Sally Hawkins) is a mute, lonely woman who works as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory in 1962 Baltimore. Her life changes forever when she discovers the lab's classified secret -- a mysterious, scaled creature from South America that lives in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with her new friend, she soon learns that its fate and very survival lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and marine biologist Zelda (Octavia Spencer). Winning the Oscar for Best film, director Guillermo Del Toro’s (Pan’s Labyrinth) unique other-worldly fairy tale is a stunning achievement. Visually ravishing with flawless production design, the emotionally absorbing story is brought vividly to life by a stellar performance from Hawkins and a peerless supporting cast. Drama, Sci-Fi, whimsical fantasy, romance, a captivating ode to past monster movies, 'Beauty and the Beast' fable - the film is all of these and more. With Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins & Michael Stuhlbarg. (119 mins)

WINCHESTER (15)
Inspired by true events; Set in California in the early 1900’s, on an isolated stretch of land 50 miles outside of San Francisco sits the most haunted house in the world. Built by Sarah Winchester, (Academy Award winner Helen Mirren) heiress to the Winchester fortune, it is a house that knows no end. Constructed in an incessant twenty-four hour a day, seven day a week mania for decades, it stands seven stories tall and contains hundreds of rooms. To the outsider it looks like a monstrous monument to a disturbed woman's madness. But Sarah is not building for herself, for her niece (Sarah Snook) or for the troubled Doctor Eric Price (Jason Clarke) whom she has summoned to the house. She is building a prison, an asylum for hundreds of vengeful ghosts, and the most terrifying among them have a score to settle with the Winchesters. This high class horror drama is both chilling and intriguing. (99 mins)

HAPPY DEATH DAY (15)
Tree Gelbman (Jessica Rothe) is a blissfully self-centered collegian who wakes up on her birthday with a hangover and in the bed of a student named Carter. As the morning goes on, Tree gets the eerie feeling that she's experienced the events of this day before. When a masked killer suddenly takes her life in a brutal attack, she once again magically wakes up in Carter's dorm room unharmed. Now, the frightened young woman must relive the same day over and over until she figures out who murdered her. With an excellent central performance from Rothe and edgy direction by Christopher Landon (Paranormal Activity), the film puts a darkly humerous Groundhog Day spin on slasher conventions and is ingeniously structured maintaining a level of tension amidst it’s inventive whodunit twists. (96 mins)

FLATLINERS (15)
Five competitive medical students, obsessed by the mystery of what lies beyond the confines of life, embark on a daring and dangerous experiment: By stopping their hearts for short periods of time, each triggers a near-death experience - giving them a first-hand account of the afterlife. However, as their experiments become increasingly dangerous, they are each haunted by the sins of their pasts, brought on by the paranormal consequences of trespassing to the other side. A remake of the 1990 film, this improves on the original by being stressing the horror angle while leaving viewers with some intriguing and significant spiritual themes to ponder. Starring Nina Dobrev, Ellen Page, Kiefer Sutherland & James Norton. (110 mins)

BLADE RUNNER 2049 (15)
Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who's been missing for 30 years. Visually stunning and narratively satisfying, this much anticipated sequel to Ridley Scot’s original masterpiece deepens, expands and complements the narrative arcs of the original story while standing as an impressive filmmaking achievement in its own right. Director Denis Villeneuve has crafted a genuinely thoughtful piece of sci-fi that is visually masterful with outstanding performances and ultimately a worthy companion piece to it’s illustrious predecessor. (163 mins)

IT (15)
Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare -- an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey on the town's children. Banding together over the course of one horrifying summer, the friends must overcome their own personal fears to battle the murderous, bloodthirsty clown known as Pennywise. This phenomenally successful horror thriller, directed by Andrés Muschietti, is based on the hugely popular Stephen King novel of the same name, which has been terrifying readers for decades. The screenplay, direction and great performances ensure that this is one of the finest King adaptations – fiendishly frightening with an emotionally affecting story at it’s core. (135 mins)

THE MUMMY (15)
Tom Cruise stars in this spectacular version of the Egyptian legend that has fascinated cultures all over the world since the dawn of civilization. Nick Morton is a soldier of fortune who plunders ancient sites for timeless artifacts and sells them to the highest bidder. When Nick and his partner come under attack in the Middle East, the ensuing battle accidentally unearths Ahmanet, a betrayed Egyptian princess whose destiny was unjustly taken from her and left her entombed under the desert for thousands of years. Her malevolence has grown over millennia and with it come terrors that defy human comprehension. From the sands of the Middle East through modern-day London, the film balances wonder, thrills, and imagination.
Also starring Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis & Russell Crowe. (106 mins)

ALIEN: COVENANT (15)
Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created in ALIEN with this second chapter in a prequel trilogy that began with PROMETHEUS -- and connects directly to Scott's 1979 seminal work of science fiction. Bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, the crew of the colony ship Covenant discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, whose sole inhabitant is the "synthetic" David (Michael Fassbender), survivor of the doomed Prometheus expedition. However, when they investigate furher they find a dark and dangerous world inhabited by a hostile alien life-form that forces the crew into a deadly fight for survival in this heart stopping blockbuster. The cast also includes Noomi Rapace, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny Mcbride and Callie Hernandez. (122 mins)
LIFE (15)

A team of scientists aboard the International Space Station are on the cutting edge of one of the most important discoveries in human history: the first evidence of an extraterrestrial life form that caused extinction on Mars. As the crew conduct their research, the rapidly evolving life-form proves far more intelligent and terrifying than anyone could have imagined. With taught direction, state of the art effects and excellent performances, this is an effective combination of sci-fi thrills and heart-pounding terror. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rebecca Ferguson, Ryan Reynolds. (104 mins)

GET OUT (15)
Now that Chris and his girlfriend, Rose, have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend getaway upstate with Missy and Dean. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined. This brutal unpredictable thriller smartly balances its tones to provide viewers with an entertaining and clever satire that is equal parts funny and terrifying.

Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Alison Williams, Bradley Whitford & Betty Gabriel. (104 mins)

THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS (15)
In the future, a strange fungus has changed nearly everyone into mindless, flesh-eating monsters. However, at an army base in rural England, a group of unique children are being studied who, despite having been infected with the zombie pathogen, retain normal thoughts and emotions. When the base falls, one child escapes along with her teacher, a biologist and a soldier. Against the backdrop of a blighted Britain, the child must discover what she is and ultimately decide both her own future and that of the human race. This critically received twist on a popular genre, adapted by Mike Carey from his own novel, presents a dense social commentary & moral dilemmas to haunt the viewer amidst the thrills. Starring Gemma Arterton, Paddy Considine & Glenn Close. (111 mins)
DON’T BREATHE (15)
Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex (Dylan Minnette) and Money (Daniel Zovatto) are three Detroit thieves who get their kicks by breaking into the houses of wealthy people. Money gets word about a blind veteran (Stephen Lang) who won a major cash settlement following the death of his only child. Figuring he's an easy target, the trio invades the man's secluded home in an abandoned neighborhood. Finding themselves trapped inside, the young intruders must fight for survival after making a shocking discovery about their supposedly helpless victim. This ingenious twist on the home invasion theme is a ruthlessly efficient, claustrophobic and nail-biting scare fest. (88 mins)

HUSH (15)
Silence takes on a terrifying new dimension for a young woman. Author Maddie Young lives a life of utter isolation in the woods after losing her hearing as a teenager. But one night, her fragile world is shattered when the masked face of a psychotic killer appears at her window. Without another living soul for miles, and with no way to call for help, it appears that Maddie is at the killer's mercy but he may have underestimated his prey. As this horrifying game of cat and mouse escalates to a breathless fever- pitch, Maddie must push herself beyond her mental and physical limits in order to survive the night in this sharp, finely tuned & heart-pounding thriller. (87 mins)

PURGE: ELECTION YEAR (15)
It’s been two years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets the poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state. This third installment of the franchise effectively blends potent jolts and timely themes. (105 mins)

THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE (15)
It’s just another night at the morgue for a father (Brian Cox) and son (Emile Hirsch) team of coroners, until an unidentified, highly unusual corpse comes in. Discovered buried in the basement of the home of a brutally murdered family, the young Jane Doe—eerily well preserved and with no visible signs of trauma—is shrouded in mystery. As they work into the night to piece together the cause of her death, the two men begin to uncover the disturbing secrets of her life. Soon, a series of terrifying events make it clear that Jane Doe may not be dead in this smart, scarily unpredictable, supernatural shocker. (99 mins)

THE SHALLOWS (15)
Still reeling from the loss of her mother, medical student Nancy Adams travels to a secluded beach for some much-needed solace. Despite the danger of surfing alone, Nancy decides to soak up the sun and hit the waves. Suddenly, a great white shark attacks, forcing her to swim to a giant rock for safety. Left injured and stranded 200 yards from shore, the frightened young woman must fight for her life as the deadly predator circles her in its feeding ground. This Lean and solidly crafted thriller provides nasty thrills and a powerful performance from Blake Lively. (87 mins)

THE CONJURING 2 (15)
This supernatural thriller brings to the screen another real case from the files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Reprising their roles, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson star as the Warrens, who, in one of their most terrifying paranormal investigations, travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits. This is a superior ghost story told with spine-tingling skill. (133 mins)

GHOSTBUSTERS (12A)
Paranormal researcher Abby Yates and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, Gilbert and Yates turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann for help. Also joining the team is Patty Tolan, a lifelong New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Armed with proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women prepare for an epic battle as more than 1,000 mischievous ghouls descend on Times Square. This is a fun filled, witty all female reboot of the smash hit 80’s blockbuster. Starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon & Charles Dance. (116 mins)

CELL (15)
In this highly anticipated adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling apocalyptic thriller, John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson and Isabelle Fuhrman star as three survivors fleeing Boston after a mysterious pulse turns cell phone users into vicious predators. With powerhouse performances from Jackson and Cusack, this is a smart, persuasive and intriguing zombie thriller. (93 mins)
GREEN ROOM (18)
Down-on-their-luck punk rockers agree to a last-minute gig in a backwoods Oregon roadhouse. The gig soon takes a sinister turn as the band members stumble upon a grisly murder scene and find themselves targeted by the ruthless club owner (Patrick Stewart) and his associates, determined to eliminate all witnesses. From the internationally acclaimed filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier, this is a nerve shredding thrill-ride with a thick vein of dark humour, featuring a gripping ensemble performance. (95 mins)

10 CLOVERFIELD LANE (12)
A young woman wakes up after a terrible accident to find that she's locked in a cellar with a doomsday prophet (John Goodman), who insists that he saved her life and that the world outside is uninhabitable following an apocalyptic catastrophe. Uncertain what to believe, the woman soon determines that she must escape at any cost. This smart, solidly crafted, and palpably tense thriller makes the most of its confined setting and outstanding cast. (90 mins)

THE BOY (15)
Greta is a young American woman who takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, only to discover that the family's 8-year-old is a life-sized doll that the parents care for just like a real boy, as a way to cope with the death of their actual son 20 years prior. After violating a list of strict rules, a series of disturbing and inexplicable events bring Greta's worst nightmare to life, leading her to believe that the doll is actually alive. (93 mins)
CABIN FEVER (18)
In this remake of the 2003 original, five college friends head up to a remote cabin in the woods by an idyllic sun-drenched lake for a hedonistic weekend of booze-fuelled sex. However, when they are interrupted by an unwelcome visitor, a local hobo with a rotting and infested skin virus, they decide to get rid of him, but unwittingly end up contaminating the water when his body ends up in the lake. The friends soon find themselves desperate for water and as the contamination spreads and the in-fighting escalates they discover that each of them will stop at absolutely nothing to survive. (99 mins)

PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES (15)
Lily James and Sam Riley star in this comedy horror retelling of Jane Austen's classic based on Seth Grahame-Smith's parody novel. When the deceased come back from the dead following the black plague, familiar characters including Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy have more to worry about than love and relationships as both men and women unite to fight off a horde of zombies. The cast also features Lena Headey, Matt Smith, Douglas Booth and Charles Dance. (108 mins)

SINISTER 2 (15)
In the aftermath of the shocking events in the original film, a young mother and her twin sons move into a rural house that has been marked for death by the murderous evil entity Bughuul. As she tries desperately to protect the children from Bughuul’s corrupting influence she is blindsided by his past victims who converge on the house to try and convince one of her sons to murder the family and join their ranks. (97 mins)

CLOWN (18)
Director Eli Roth (Hostel, Cabin Fever) directs this nightmarish reawakening of a notorious childhood fear. It’s Jack's 10th birthday, but the clown has cancelled. His dad, Kent, finds an old clown suit in the attic and saves the party. But after the party is over, Kent has a problem- the suit won't come off. What starts as a joke quickly turns into a hellish nightmare. Kent can feel himself changing, and his desperate attempts to free himself just leave him in agonising pain. As the suit takes hold of his body, an uncontrollable hunger begins to consume him; an overwhelming and insatiable hunger…for children. (99 mins)

POLTERGEIST (15)
Remake of the 1982 film of the same name. When the Bowen family move into their new suburban home they quickly realise something is not quite right when their youngest daughter Madison starts communicating with people or things that are not really there. When Madison disappears without a trace, her mother and father consult an exorcist who informs them that the house was built on an old cemetery and the buried spirits are prepared to go to extreme lengths to drive out their new neighbours. Starring Sam Rockwell. (93 mins)

INSIDIOUS 3 (15)
The terrifying prequel that takes Insidious back to the beginning…

When teenager Quinn Brenner senses that her late mother is trying to contact her, she seeks help from gifted psychic Elise Rainier. However, Elise's tragic past makes her reluctant to use her abilities. After Quinn is attacked by a malevolent entity, her father pleads with Elise for help. With support from two parapsychologists, Elise ventures deep into The Further -- where she finds a powerful demon with an insatiable craving for human souls. (97 mins)

DELIVER US FROM EVIL (15)
A New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) begins investigating a series of bizarre and disturbing inexplicable crimes. When he uncovers that the crimes are of supernatural origins, he must join forces with an unconventional priest, schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are taking over and terrorizing their city. Filled with action and thrilling suspense, the film is inspired by the book, which details Sarchie’s bone-chilling real-life cases. (118 mins)
CHAPPIE (15)

Chappie is a robot, and the first true artificial intelligence, able to learn and develop as a human does. Some want to study him, and others want to destroy him. Kidnapped from the scientist who created him, Chappie becomes part of a street gangs dysfunctional surrogate family, who decide that he is too innocent and needs to be toughened up. Meanwhile, there are people hunting for him who believe that artificial intelligence is too unpredictable to be allowed to exist. The latest film from Neill Blomkamp (District 9 and Elysium) stars Hugh Jackman, Dev Patel and Sigourney Weaver. (120 mins)

IT FOLLOWS (15)
David Robert Mitchell writes and directs this highly effective psychological horror. Maika Monroe stars as 19-year-old Jay who, after a sexual encounter with her boyfriend, finds that a mysterious curse has been passed on to her. As she begins to experience terrifying visions and the feeling that she is being followed wherever she goes, she turns to her group of close friends for help. Can they solve the mystery of the deadly curse before its too late? (100 mins)

THE BABADOOK (15)

Amelia, a grieving single mother, grows to resent her difficult son Samuel in the wake of her husband's death. As well as having to deal with Samuel constantly getting into trouble at school, things become more tense when he begins having disturbing visions of a threatening character from his storybook 'The Babadook'. Becoming more frightened by Samuel's visions, Amelia also begins having similar experiences. This critically acclaimed Australian psychological horror thriller is a chillingly effective spine chiller that The Exorcist director William Friedkin called "the most frightening film I have ever seen". (94 mins)

EX MACHINA (15)

Alex Garland writes and directs this ingenious and thought provoking sci fi thriller starring Oscar Isaac and Domhnall Gleeson. Caleb, a promising young programmer, is selected by the CEO of a large internet company to spend a week at his retreat in the mountains. When he arrives, Caleb soon learns that the retreat is in fact the location of a laboratory involved in pioneering research into artificial intelligence and robotics and is home to the worlds first fully sentient robot. However, as the two men interact more and more with the AI, it becomes apparent that she is more sophisticated than they imagined. (108 mins)

INTERSTELLAR (12A)
Christopher Nolan directs this dazzling Sci Fi drama. On a resource depleted Earth in the near future, the discovery of a wormhole which can transport users through time and space unites scientists and explorers in the most important mission in human history. Among the potential travellers is a widowed engineer (Matthew McConaughey) who must decide whether to remain with his children or to test the limits of human space travel, to see if there is a future for humanity. With Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine and Anne Hathaway. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards and won for Best Visual Effects. (168 mins)

THE CONJURING (15)

James Wan directs this spine tingling horror tale, based on a true story. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga portray paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren who are called in by the Perron family after they experience sinister occurrences at their farmhouse. As they investigate, however, the couple realise that, despite their expertise, they may not be equipped to deal with such a violent and foreboding evil. This celebrated 2013 frightener is just the ticket to chill your audience. (112 mins)