MOST ANTICIPATED HOLLYWOOD MOVIES IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2024
Borderlands:
Directed by: Eli Roth
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Ariana Greenblatt, Jamie Lee Curtis, Edgar Ramirez, Haley Bennett, Florian Munteanu
Opening on: August 9, 2024
Get ready for some outer space shenanigans as Eli Roth takes the helm for this adaptation of the popular and wacky video game series. The cast includes big names like Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black, and the film was written by Craig Mazin, who recently helped make a hit out of another acclaimed video game franchise, The Last of Us.
Trap (2024):
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, Marnie McPhail
Opening on: August 9, 2024
M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film is a thriller on a smaller scale than some of his previous work, focusing on a father (Josh Hartnett) who takes his daughter to a pop concert and discovers the whole affair is an elaborate trap to capture a notorious serial killer rumored to be in attendance. The twist: Hartnett’s character is the killer. But knowing Shyamalan, we’re sure that’s not the only surprise in the film.
Alien: Romulus (2024):
Directed by: Fede Alvarez
Starring: Isabela Merced, Cailee Spaeny, Archie Renaux, David Jonsson, Spike Feam, Aileen Wu
Opening in: August 16, 2024
The new film comes from Don’t Breathe director Fede Álvarez and will follow “a group of young people on a distant world, who find themselves in a confrontation with the most terrifying life form in the universe.”
The Crow (2024):
Directed by: Rupert Sanders
Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Danny Huston, Laura Birn, Jordan Bolger, FKA Twigs
Opening on: August 23, 2024
Based on the same comic book series as the 1994 film starring Brandon Lee (who famously died during filming), this new iteration stars Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven aka The Crow, and it’s directed by Rupert Sanders, who previously helmed Snow White and the Huntsman and Ghost in the Shell.
Afraid (2024):
Directed by: Chris Weitz
Starring: Keith Carradine, Katherine Waterston, Riki Lindhome, John Cho, Havana Rose Liu
Opening in: August 30, 2024
After Sony moved Kraven the Hunter out of their August 30 slot, they replaced it with this horror film from writer-director Chris Weitz (About a Boy, writer of The Creator) starring Katherine Waterston, John Cho, and Keith Carradine. The plot of the movie remains a mystery as of now, but more details are sure to come.
MOST ANTICIPATED BOLLYWOOD MOVIES IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2024
Takht:
Directed by: Karan Johar
Starring: Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhat
Opening in: 11th August 2024
Takht is a Bollywood action-drama, helmed by Karan Johar. The movie stars Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Janhvi Kapoor and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles. The movie has its screenplay done by Sumit Roy. Takht is produced by Hiroo Yash Johar & Apoorva Mehta under the banner Dharma Productions.
Double Ismaart:
Directed by: Puri Jaganaadh
Starring: Ram Pothineni, Sunjay Dutt, Kavya Thapur
Opening in: 15th August 2024
Double ISmart is a Telugu action thriller movie directed by Puri Jagannadh. The movie casts Ram Pothineni, Sanjay Dutt, Kavya Thapar, and Bani J in the main lead roles along with Ali, Getup Sreenu, Sayaji Shinde, Makrand Deshpande, Temper Vamsi, and many others have seen in supporting roles. The music was composed by Manisharma while the cinematography was done by Sam K Naidu, Gianni Giannelli and it is edited by Karthika Sreenivas R. The film is produced by Puri Jagannadh, Charmme Kaur under Puri Connects banner.
Vedaa:
Directed by: Nikhil Advani
Starring: John Abraham, Sharvari Wagh, Tamannah Bhatia, Abhishek Banerjee
Opening in: 15th August 2024
In the heart of a quaint town lies a tale of resilience, courage, and the unyielding spirit of a woman named Vedaa. Amidst the shadows of corruption and oppression, Vedaa emerges as a beacon of hope, determined to defy the nefarious grasp of local goons and corrupt ministers who exploit their power for personal gain. But Vedaa is not alone in her fight. Enter a mysterious warrior, shrouded in secrecy and fueled by a sense of justice as ancient as time itself. With his enigmatic presence, he becomes Vedaa’s unlikely ally, guiding her on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Together, they embark on a quest to awaken the dormant strength within Vedaa, transforming her into a formidable force capable of challenging the darkness that looms over their town.
Stree 2:
Directed by: Amr Kaushik
Starring: Raj Kumar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Pankaj Tripathi, Tamannah Bhatia
Opening in: 15th August 2024
Stree 2 is a sequel to Stree, which stars Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Roa in lead roles.
Khel Khel Main (2024):
Directed by: Mudassar Aziz
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Panu, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Johny Lever
Opening in: 15th August 2024
The story revolves around a group of friends who gather for a dinner and end up revealing secrets about each other. Khel Khel Mein is the official remake of 2016’s Italian comedy thriller film ‘Perfect Strangers’
