As December now rolls around, movie lovers can now look forward to four new Hollywood releases in theaters around the world. From Christmas family drama, war satire to comedy-drama and slasher film, this week’s releases will bring a mix of genres to global audiences.
Goodbye June (UK theatrical release)
Mould: Kate Winslet, Toni Collette, Helen Mirren, Timothy Spall, Johnny Flynn
Director: Kate Winslet
Language: English
Style: Christmas family drama
Release date: 12th December
The film unfolds at Christmas when four siblings return home to be with their ailing mother, leaving them with stress and unresolved heartache. As the holiday season brings up both past wounds and lasting bonds, everyone faces personal reckonings with grief, forgiveness, and the meaning of family.
Ella McKay (USA and India theatrical release)
Mould: Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Ayo Adebiri, Woody Harrelson
Director: James L Brooks
Language: English
Style: comedy drama
Release date: 12th December
During the pivotal year of 2008, a lieutenant governor juggles family turmoil and increasing responsibilities after her mentor, the state’s veteran governor, is selected for a Cabinet role in the incoming Obama administration. With the change of power overnight, he faces the challenge of stepping into his role.
Atropia (limited theatrical release in the US, Australia and New Zealand)
Mould: Alia Shawkat, Callum Turner, Zahra Alzubaidi, Tony Shawkat, Jane Levy, Chloë Sevigny
Director: Haley Gates
Language: English
Style: war satire
Release date: 12th December
The film follows an aspiring actress who takes an unusual job at a military role-playing facility, where she is hired to embody the citizens of a fictional nation called Atropia.
Silent Night, Deadly Night (limited theatrical release in North America)
Mould: Rohan Campbell, Ruby Modine, David Lawrence Brown, David Tomlinson, Mark Acheson
Director: Mike P. Nelson
Language: English
Style: horror
Release date: 12th December
The slasher film is the second remake of the original 1984 cult classic Silent Night, Deadly Night, following the 2012 reimagining of Silent Night. Serving as the seventh installment in the long-running horror franchise, the film revisits the series’ scary legacy with a fresh vision for a new generation.
