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1. The Curse of the Mirror: Demon in the Glass
- Movie Title: The Curse of the Mirror: Demon in the Glass
- Genre: Horror
- Release Date: July 12, 2019
An old legend says that any mirror can serve as a portal to the realm of the dead, enabling the summoning of a vengeful demon. A group of students discovers this eerie mirror hidden in their long-established boarding school. They unknowingly chant an ancient incantation, unaware that the cost for their actions is their very souls.
2. Anti-Corruption Squad
- Movie Title: Anti-Corruption Squad
- Genre: Action, Crime
- Release Date: July 12, 2019
An investigation begins to uncover the identity of a corrupt cop accepting bribes inside prison. To gather evidence, Lu Zhi Lian infiltrates the facility by posing as an inmate, targeting the notorious playboy Cao Yuan Yuan, who is locked up. During this time, Lu must also confront individuals he previously exposed and put behind bars…
The plot revolves around the investigation into a cop who took a 30 million Hong Kong dollar bribe to help a murderer gain a good conduct certificate and early release. Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) agent, Lu Zhi Lian (played by Louis Koo), must go undercover as a prisoner to get close to Cao Yuan Yuan, a well-known troublemaker, in search of solid evidence.
3. Sadako - Reincarnation
- Movie Title: Sadako - Reincarnation
- Genre: Horror
- Release Date: July 19, 2019
The first film, Ringu, directed by Nakata Hideo, premiered in Japan in 1998. Based on the bestselling horror novel by Suzuki Koji, the story centers around a cursed videotape that causes anyone who watches it to die seven days later. Upon release, Ringu sparked a global wave of Japanese horror films.
The central character, Yamamura Sadako, became one of Japan's most iconic ghosts, known for crawling out of a TV screen, draped in a white dress and with long black hair. Now, 20 years later, the latest chapter in Sadako's chilling saga is set to be released in May, continuing the legacy of terrifying content and new twists on the horror genre.
4. Anna the Assassin
- Movie Title: Anna the Assassin
- Genre: Action, Horror
- Release Date: July 26, 2019
Anna is an upcoming French action-horror crime film that will soon be available in English. Written, produced, and directed by Luc Besson, the film stars Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, and Cillian Murphy. It is scheduled for release on June 21, 2019, by Summit Entertainment.
5. Child’s Play: The Killer Doll
- Movie Title: Child’s Play: The Killer Doll
- Genre: Comedy, Horror
- Release Date: July 26, 2019
The Child’s Play franchise revolves around Chucky, a murderous doll with a penchant for violence. In this latest remake, audiences get a closer look at the doll's inner mechanics and creepy design.
The story follows a mother who gifts her son a seemingly innocent doll for his birthday, only to find it inhabited by the soul of a notorious serial killer, who has a deadly mission of chaos. The film stars Aubrey Plaza, Brian Tyree Henry, Gabriel Bateman, Beatrice Kitsos, Ty Consiglio, and Carlease Burke. The movie is produced by David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith, who also produced the successful horror film It: Chapter One last year.
6. Spider-Man: Far From Home
- Movie Title: Spider-Man: Far From Home
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Release Date: July 5, 2019
Peter Parker and his friends are enjoying a fantastic vacation in Europe after a long and stressful school year. However, just as he's starting to unwind and enjoy his youth, fate calls him back into action. Peter is once again forced to suit up as Spider-Man to defend justice. Nick Fury, the leader of the Avengers, unexpectedly visits him and warns that a new criminal force is rising, and Peter's help is needed.
- Movie Title: The Invincible Dragon
- Genre: Action
- Release Date: July 26, 2019
The film begins with undercover cop Kowloon (played by Zhang) busting up a criminal ring in a garden, a scene that ends in a chaotic wedding party where Kowloon takes down the bad guys. Unfortunately, despite this exciting start and a flashy cameo by Lam Suet, the film doesn't quite deliver on its promise to be a thrilling action-packed ride. Instead, Kowlon’s wild antics land him in a sleepy rural area where he faces off against a mysterious killer targeting female cops. As the plot unfolds, Kowloon’s fiancée Fang-Ning (Stephy Tang) becomes another victim in a shocking crime spree. Kowloon is shot, then suspended from his duties, and the action begins to unravel from there.
8. Legendary Racer
- Movie Title: Legendary Racer
- Genre: Action
- Release Date: July 5, 2019
A retired racing legend is forced back into the dirty world of racing when his ambitious son joins a rival team. This sparks an intense and dangerous rivalry between father and son that threatens to tear them apart. If you're a fan of high-speed thrills and heart-pounding action, this movie is definitely a must-see!
