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  • Netflix Horror Titles across SEA that you can Enjoy during the Ghost Month

    Asia has gained a reputation for our bone-shivering horror films, both because of our love for all things horror, but also inspired by our storied culture. With Hungry Ghost Month creeping around the corner, Netflix curated a list of familiar and unexplored horror titles rooted in folklore, myths, and urban legends unique to this region. Experience these legends and stories that make up our Asian culture – all from the comfort of your homes. 

    If you need some help deciding what to watch, here’s a simple visual to get you oriented…

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    Read on for the line-up of Asian Horror films that you should catch during this year’s Hungry Ghost Month.

    TAIWAN

    INCANTATION 
    Now streaming on Netflix

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    Incantation has clocked in some serious ratings, having maintained its place in Netflix’s Global Top 10 list for non-English films for five consecutive weeks. Incantation’s immense popularity is for good reason, and missing out on it this month would be the true horror.

    Combining the elements of mysterious esoteric religions and unsettling rituals of Taiwanese folklore, the movie adopts a found footage, mockumentary format that immerses the audience as it explores the complexities of taboos and curses. 

    THAILAND

    Thailand is home to some of the scariest horror films. Catch School Tales The Series, The Medium, and The Whole Truth on Netflix and decide if they live up to the genre’s reputation.

    SCHOOL TALES THE SERIES  *NEW!*
    Now streaming on Netflix

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    Directed by seasoned Thai directors, School Tales The Series brings eight horrifying stories, based on comics, to life. This anthology is built around the theme of school-bound horrors, passed down from class to class, bringing back chilling memories of local schoolyard stories and legends.

    THE WHOLE TRUTH 
    Now Streaming on Netflix

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    What would you do if you noticed a hole in your living room wall but those around you insist that you are lying? In The Whole Truth, two siblings stumble on a strange hole in the wall of their grandparents’ house, and horrifying incidents that follow reveal sinister secrets about their family. Their attempts to find the answer could lead to the truth no one wants to know.

    INDONESIA

    MAY THE DEVIL TAKE YOU 
    Now Streaming on Netflix

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    In recent years, Indonesia has become the go-to for horror fans, producing a number of popular movies bound to shock and terrify – all while providing a unique Indonesian perspective. 

    Expect lots of blood, gore and brutal horror in May The Devil Take You, as the movie uncovers the consequences of satanic rituals and selling one’s soul to the devil in exchange for riches. Catch May The Devil Take You on Netflix if you are in for a wild, gruesome ride. 

    VIETNAM

    VIETNAMESE HORROR STORY *NEW!*
    Now Streaming on Netflix

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    Vietnamese Horror Story interweaves three stories inspired by local folklore and urban legends – for instance, a 3 souls and 7 spirits (3 hồn 7 vía) Buddhist concept in the third story – following an actress seeking everlasting beauty; a magician who makes a deal with the devil; and a psychic seeking the remains of a deceased girl. Witness the integration of traditional cultures and beliefs with the element of horror this August to fully immerse in Ghost Month. 

    THE GUARDIAN 
    Now Streaming on Netflix

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    A revenge horror thriller that explores the darkness of the entertainment industry, The Guardian follows a backup singer who enlists the help of occult forces, black magic and a Kumanthong doll (a divine child spirit in a doll that is believed to bring luck and fortune to the owner) to achieve popularity. 

    MALAYSIA

    DENDAM PONTIANAK 
    Now Streaming on Netflix

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    Take a peek into Malay culture’s most popular malevolent supernatural entity, the Pontianak, as it makes an appearance in Dendam Pontianak on Netflix this August. In Southeast Asian mythology, the pontianak refers to a vicious, long-haired female vampire who is normally out to seek revenge. The movie is a modern retelling of this popular mythology complete with  forbidden love, betrayal, witchcraft and murder.

    ROH 
    Now Streaming on Netflix

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    Beginning with a Quran passage about Satan, Roh is a disquieting rural Malaysian horror tale rooted in folklore and superstitions that explores the role of the devil in the context of a religious and spiritual society. The movie follows an isolated family living in a barren hut deep in the jungle who meet with a series of frightening supernatural incidents after taking in a little girl lost in the forest. Remain at the edge of your seats with this slow-burn plot. 

    PHILIPPINES

    EERIE
    Now Streaming on Netflix

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    When a student’s suicide rattles an all-girls Catholic school, a clairvoyant guidance counselor embarks on solving this mysterious death, and in turn uncovers the convent’s abusive past. A film on how modern beliefs and faith can clash, Eerie brings to the screen thought-provoking issues while incorporating the element of horror.

    BLISS
    Now Streaming on Netflix

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    Psychological thriller Bliss follows Jane, an actress, and her descent into insanity in a secluded house under the care of her husband, Carlo and a cruel, unusual nurse named Lilibeth. Catch Bliss on Netflix to witness the horrors and madness that unfold in the oppressive corridors of this enigmatic house.

  • A New Generation takes on the Supernatural in Ghostbusters: Afterlife on AXN Asia, Premiering August 21

    As one of the popular 80s films that dominated pop culture, the latest sequel of the evergreen Ghostbusters franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife will debut on Sunday 21 August at 9.45pm on AXN Asia (Cignal Ch 121, SKYcable HD Ch 247, SKYcable SD Ch 49, GSAT Ch 57, and various provincial cable operators nationwide), the leading English-language general entertainment channel!

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    From its very first movie in 1984, followed up with sequels, cartoon remakes, and an all-female cast, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a legacy sequel that passes the torch from the old guard to a new generation of young unexpecting heroes who band together to discover a series of mysterious clues to unlock and battle a growing supernatural threat in their small town. Along the way, they begin to discover their connection with the original ghostbusters.

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife is produced by BAFTA, Academy Awards and Emmy nominee, Ivan Reitman (Space Jam, Ghostbusters, Animal House, and Kindergarten Cop), and directed by Oscar nominee and 2010 BAFTA
    “Best Screenplay” winner for Up in the Air, Jason Reitman (Up in the Air, Juno, Thank you for Smoking), with a popular and familiar lead cast featuring Paul Rudd (Ant-Man and the Wasp, I Love You, Man), Carrie Coon (Gone Girl, Avengers: Infinity Wars) and bright young stars, McKenna Grace (Captain Marvel I,Tonya) and Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things, IT).

    Ghostbusters: Afterlife dominated the global box office with US$700 million for its theatrical release and hit more thanUS$1B in global retail sales, with over 100 global licensing partners, and a social footprint of 3.2M reach (including 32M+ from Sony channels) with more than 14M views on YouTube Channel.
    Movie fans and followers of Ghostbusters will enjoy the nostalgia, emotive music, and familiar action settings as they meet the original characters, such as the iconic 1959 white Cadillac car aka Ecto-1, and get introduced to the new ghostbusting team, and the character reveal of the mini-version of the original Marshmallow Man (older fans who will know this).

    Fans are invited to tune in to AXN Asia (Cignal Ch 121, SKYcable HD Ch 247, SKYcable SD Ch 49, GSAT Ch 57, and various provincial cable operators nationwide), on 21 August at 9.45pm to catch Ghostbusters: Afterlife and relive their favourite ghost-busting moments!

    For more information of AXN Asia, you may visit http://axn-asia.com/

  • ‘Better Call Saul’, ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’, and 8 More Must-Watch Legal Dramas

    If you’re one to enjoy the thrills and tensions inside the courtroom whenever brilliant lawyers clash to give the most convincing arguments and persuasive pleas, then this list is for you. From the hit series Better Call Saul to the inspiring K-drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo to the silly but witty anime Ace Attorney, we’ve rounded up ten legal shows that you’d want to check out right now!

    Better Call Saul

    Better Call Saul is a prequel spinoff to Vince Gilligan’s hit TV show Breaking Bad. It follows the former con artist Jimmy McGill as he transforms into the criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. While he begins his journey trying to become a respectable lawyer, Jimmy’s past continues to drive him into a life full of deceit and puts him under the radar of the biggest criminals in Albuquerque.

    Where to watch Better Call Saul: Netflix

    Extraordinary Attorney Woo

    The K-drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo tells the story of an attorney who has autism. Woo Young-woo just got into a respectable law firm, but due to her peculiarities, people are quick to doubt her abilities. Little did they know, Attorney Woo would soon wow the courtroom with the extraordinary brilliance that she uses to defend the innocent and uphold justice.

    Where to watch Extraordinary Attorney Woo: Netflix

    The Lincoln Lawyer

    Based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels, The Lincoln Lawyer is a legal drama that follows the hotshot lawyer Mickey Haller. After being sidelined due to an accident, Haller is thrust back into the spotlight after picking up the high-profile case where he must defend a tech mogul accused of murdering his wife and her lover.

    Where to watch The Lincoln Lawyer: Netflix

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    Juvenile Justice

    This Korean series puts a twist on the legal drama tropes by focusing on the younger perpetrators being tried for their crimes. It follows the unshakeable judge Sim Eun-seok who has a deep hatred toward juvenile criminals. After being assigned to a local juvenile court, Eun-seok makes sure that minors who commit violent and cruel crimes will not go unpunished.

    Where to watch Juvenile Justice: Netflix

    The Good Fight

    The Good Fight is a spinoff to the show The Good Wife and features two women rising from the ashes of their downfall. After a financial scam destroys the reputation of the young lawyer Maia Rindell and wipes out the savings of her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart, the two are forced to start from the bottom at one of Chicago’s pre-eminent law firms, Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad.

    Where to watch The Good Fight: Prime Video

    Your Honor

    Bryan Cranston of Breaking Bad fame plays a judge and a father in this series. It tells the story of the respected judge Michael Desiato whose teenage son, Adam, gets involved in a hit-and-run. This turns the judge’s life upside down as he is caught in a web of lies and deceit as he makes the hard choices of a father who has the responsibility to punish the guilty.

    Goliath

    If you enjoyed The Lincoln Lawyer, you should check out this other legal drama also created by David E. Kelley. In Goliath, Billy Bob Thornton plays Billy McBride, a brilliant lawyer who built a successful legal firm. However, when a man he acquitted went on to kill an entire family, McBride becomes an alcoholic and walks out of the firm. McBride then goes on a quest to seek redemption as he faces a legal system that gives the advantage to the rich and powerful.

    Where to watch Goliath: Prime Video

    Law School

    Law School is another Korean legal drama, this time focusing on the aspiring lawyers and the professors of a prestigious law school. Yang Jong-Hoon is a strict professor at the Hankuk Law University, but when another professor is found dead on the campus, he becomes the prime suspect. This drives his determined students to join forces, find the truth behind the murder, and use their knowledge at law to prove their mentor’s innocence.

    Where to watch Law School: Netflix

    Suits

    This series follows the college dropout Mike Ross who gets a job at a top law firm after senior partner Harvey Specter sees his talent coupled with his eidetic memory. Together, Harvey and Mike become a force to be reckoned with in the world of lawsuits and courtroom cases, but at the same time, they must hide the truth that Mike never went to law school.

    Where to watch Suits: Netflix

    How to Get Away with Murder

    How To Get Away with Murder is a gripping crime thriller and legal drama starring Viola Davis. The series revolves around the brilliant professor and criminal defense attorney Annalise Keating and her students vying for her attention and approval for an opportunity to get into her respectable law firm. Things turn south when a student is found murdered and evidences seem to point towards Keating’s husband.

    Where to watch How To Get Away With Murder: Netflix

    Ace Attorney

    If you’re looking for something light and comedic, then you should check out the anime series Ace Attorney, based on the popular video game franchise. The show follows the rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright as he defends various clients beginning with his not-so-bright childhood friend Larry Butz, who was accused of killing his own ex-girlfriend.

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    Photo: Ace Attorney on Twitter

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  • WATCH: ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ New Trailer Bares Guillermo Del Toro’s Frightening Anthology

    Netflix has just revealed a new trailer for its terrifying anthology from Guillermo del Toro, Cabinet of Curiosities.

    Known for his dark and gritty style in films like Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water, and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the Academy Award-winning director Guillermo del Toro is set to frighten viewers once more in his curated eight-part anthology series, with sinister stories told through the direction of of the most revered horror directors today.

    Watch the first look teaser for Cabinet of Curiosities below:

    The teaser has revealed that the series will be comprised of the following titles: The Autopsy directed by David Prior, The Outside by Ana Lily Amirpour, The Viewing by Panos Cosmatos, Dreams in the Witch House by Catherine Hardwicke, Lot 36 by Guillermo Navarro, Pickman’s Model by Keith Thomas, Graveyard Rats by Vincenzo Natali, and The Murmuring by Jennifer Kent.

    We also got to see some of the unsettling creatures in the show, most of which would remind you of Del Toro’s signature style of monster-making in his films. The pilot episode for the series is coming to Netflix this October 25, with new episodes dropping daily.

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  • WATCH: ‘House of Hammer’ Trailer Bares the Scandals of the ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Star

    Call Me By Your Name star Armie Hammer and the men of his family are the subject of the upcoming Discovery+ documentary House of Hammer.

    In the first trailer for the series, we get a closer look at the sexual abuse claims against the actor. Not only that, but the documentary also reveals that this dark and twisted behavior seems to run in the men of the family, and has been going on for five generations already.

    Watch the trailer for House of Hammer below:

    As Discovery+ teases, House of Hammer will contain a trove of archives and interviews from both survivors and family members of the powerful Hammer family, to reveal the twisted secrets and scandals of the men of this dysfunctional dynasty. As Armie’s aunt, Casey Hammer put it, “Magnify Succession a million times, and it was my family.”

    House of Hammer will start streaming on Discovery+ this September 2. Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!

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  • Now Streaming: ‘If You Wish Upon Me’ Starring Ji Chang Wook & Girls’ Generation’s Soo Young

    Looking for the next K-drama to get into? You might want to check out the new series If You Wish Upon Me, starring Ji Chang Wook and Girls’ Generation’s Choi Soo Young!

    The new series tells the story of a man’s path to redemption after doing community service at a care facility for the terminally ill. Watch the trailer for If You Wish Upon Me below:

    If You Wish Upon Me stars Chang Wook as Yoon Gyeo Ree, a man who has only known misery having been abused as a young boy and served time in prison as an adult. His life changes when he is ordered by a court to spend his community service at a care facility for the terminally ill. Here he meets Kang Tae Shik, who created a volunteer unit called Team Genie, which is dedicated to granting the final wishes of their dying patients. Gyeo Ree also meets the young nurse Seo Yeon Joo, played by Soo Young, who never gives up on her patients.

    Directed by Kim Yong Wan, this K-drama also stars Sung Dong Il, Won Ji An, Yang Hee Kyung, and Kil Hae Yeon. You can now stream the first episode of If You Wish Upon Me on Viu.

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  • Now Streaming: ‘School Tales The Series’ is Netflix’s New Thai Horror Anthology

    School Tales The Series, a new Thai anthology series just dropped on Netflix! Based on eight horror comics set in schools, the show rounds up different seasoned directors to have their own take on each terrifying tale.

    Thai anthologies aren’t new on Netflix, with Girl From Nowhere being one of the most popular titles on the platform under that genre. But unlike Girl From Nowhere where we see a recurring antagonist, this new series focuses solely on bringing you scares, one episode at a time.

    Watch the trailer for School Tales The Series below:

    Here are the School Tales episodes and their synopses: 7AM tells the story of a ghost that writes messages on the blackboard every morning. In Vengeful Spell, a student uncovers a mysterious box in the school attic and curses another student out of jealousy. Beautiful follows the most beautiful student in the school who finds her match when someone else became more beautiful than her overnight. The Book of Curses revolves around a mysterious book that a transfer student uses to get back at her bullies.

    Meanwhile, Headless Teacher follows two students trying to locate the head of their teacher who died in mysterious circumstances. Lunch tells the story of a student who gets into trouble after exposing the questionable ingredients at a popular school lunch stall. Curse is about a cowardly student who is forced by her bullies to make a wish to a school nurse ghost. Finally, A Walk in School follows a student who livestreams the school grounds at night as he tries to prove that ghosts aren’t real.

    The show’s directors include Thanadol Nualsuth, Puttipong Saisrikaew, Songsak Mongkolthong, Phontharis Chotkijsadarsopon, Saniphong Suddhiphan, and Natthapong Wongkaweepairoj. Meanwhile, the cast members include Lertsittichai, Nutchapan Paramacharoenroj, Panisara Rikulsurakan, Jennis Oprasert, Siwat Jumlongkul, Thasorn Klinnium, Shinaradee Anupongpichart, Patchanan Jiajirachote, and Sarika Sartsilpsupa to name a few.

    You can now stream all eight episodes of School Tales The Series on Netflix. Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!

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  • WATCH: ‘Do Revenge’ Full Trailer Brings Together ‘Stranger Things’ & ‘Riverdale’ Stars

    Maya Hawke of Stranger Things and Camila Mendes of Riverdale are an unlikely duo in the upcoming YA film, Do Revenge.

    Netflix dropped the full trailer for the new film, which stars Hawke as an awkward transfer student and Mendes as the school’s former queen bee. Watch the full trailer for Do Revenge below:

    The dark comedy tells the story of Drea (Camila Mendes) and Eleanor (Maya Hawke). Drea’s status in school as the Alpha it-girl goes up in flames after her sex tape leaks in school. Suspecting that it was leaked by her boyfriend Max, Drea asks for the help of the transfer student Eleanor to “do revenge” and in return, she’ll help the transfer student get back at her former bully.

    Directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, Do Revenge also stars Austin Abrams, Ava Capri, Rish Shah, Talia Ryder, Jonathan Daviss, Maia Reficco, Paris Berelc, Alisha Boe, and Sophie Turner. The film is set for release on September 16.

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  • ‘Mars Ravelo’s Darna’: A Modern-Day Retelling Of Darna’s Heroism Premieres This August 15

    Today’s generation of viewers will finally witness Darna come alive to manifest her superpowers, bare her humanity and love for family, and empower audiences with her bravery in ABS-CBN Entertainment’s “Mars Ravelo’s Darna” series that is set to premiere on Monday (August 15), 8 pm on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Jeepney TV, and TV5.

    Darna Grand Media Conference held at ABS CBN Dolphy Theater

    “Ito na po ang pagkakataon namin para ipakita sa buong mundo ang pinaghirapan ng production, lahat ng cast, mapa-staff and directors. Matagal na rin po itong hinintay ng sambayanang Pilipino,” said lead star Jane de Leon who plays Narda Custodio and her superhuman alter-ego Darna.

    “Maraming-marami po kayong aabangan pagdating sa effects, costumes, villains, at syempre sa bagong istorya ng ‘Darna,’” she promised at the Darna Grand Media Conference held last Monday (August 8). 

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    The Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos gave a surprise video message at the event. “Yung pagiging Darna, relevant yan, lalo na ngayon na napupuno tayo ng challenges sa buhay. Ang karakter niya ay nagbibigay ng inspirasyon sa mga tao,” the multi-awarded actress, who starred in four Darna movies, said. “Jane, na sa’yo na ang bato! Pangalaan mo yang mabuti. Maging ehemplo ka ng henerasyon ngayon.”

    The series will chronicle the life of Narda, an emergency medical technician (EMT) and a loving breadwinner to the Custodio family, who is destined to become the next protector of the powerful stone that enables her to transform into a superhero who has special abilities to help those in danger.

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    Joining Jane in this year’s most awaited program are Iza Calzado who plays Narda’s mother Leonor, the first Darna; Janella Salvador as vlogger and lawyer Regina and Darna’s mortal enemy Valentina; Joshua Garcia as a police officer named Brian; Zaijian Jaranilla as Narda’s geeky younger brother Ding. 

    Also part of the series are Paolo Gumabao, Rio Locsin, Richard Quan, Simon Ibarra, Jeffrey Santos, Eric Fructuoso, Levy Ignacio, and many more. 

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    Darna’s modern-day TV adaptation, based on the creation of Pinoy comics legend Mars Ravelo, is directed by the Master Director Chito S. Roño, Avel Sunpongco, and Benedict Mique and produced by ABS-CBN’s JRB Creative Production unit.

    Jeffrey Santos and Eric Fructuoso

    Direk Chito shared good words about this generation’s Darna. “I’m very pleased not only that [Jane] she focused, not only that she concentrated, she has done very well as an actress for ‘Darna,’” complimenting Jane for how she has portrayed the role of the iconic superhero. 

    Viewers are eagerly awaiting the show’s premiere following several sightings of Darna’s character in various places culminating in the “DarnaCon” event last Saturday at Robinsons malls where the show’s cast got to meet and greet their fans. Its trailer, launched just last month, already earned almost 10 million views across ABS-CBN Entertainment’s social media platforms.

    Joj Agpangan Viveika Ravanes and Dawn Chang

    P-pop boy group BGYO was also announced to sing the official soundtrack of “Darna” titled “Patuloy Lang Ang Lipad” to be launched very soon. 

    The new series will air from Monday to Friday beginning August 15 at 8 pm on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Jeepney TV, and TV5 and will also be available on Kapamilya Online Live, iWantTFC, and The Filipino Channel.

    Richard Quan and Simon Ibarra

    Don’t miss “Darna’s” maiden flight, follow JRB Creative Production on Facebook and Twitter @JRBcreativeprod and on Instagram @ JRBcreativeproduction. For updates, follow @abscbnpr on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram or visit www.abs-cbn.com/newsroom.

  • WATCH: Netflix Drops Trailer for ‘The Next 365 Days’

    Netflix has dropped a new trailer for The Next 365 Days, the latest title in the erotic film franchise 365 Days.

    Based on the books by Blanka Lipińska, the films follow the steamy encounters and complicated relationships of Laura and Massimo, a member of a Sicilian Mafia family. In the latest film, more drama ensues as the tenacious Nacho tries to pull the couple apart.

    Watch the trailer for The Next 365 Days below:

    Barbara Białowąs and Tomasz Mandes return to direct the third installment of the franchise. The film stars Anna-Maria Sieklucka, Michele Morrone, Magdalena Lamparska, Simone Susinna, and Otar Saralidze. The Next 365 Days is set to be released on Netflix this August 19.

    You can stream the first two films, 365 Days and 365 Days: This Day, on Netflix. Follow us on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get the latest news on film, TV, and more updates around the city!