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This frightening, but extremely moving and romantic horror film stars Jeff Goldblum as an over-ambitious scientist who accidentally merges with a housefly while conducting a bizarre teleporting experiment.

A journalist (Geena Davis) who has fallen in love with him while covering his scientific endeavours suddenly finds herself caring for a horrifying creature whose insect half gradually begins to take over.

"Dragged Across Concrete" follows two embittered police detectives and recently paroled convict who descend into the criminal underworld.

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A family must navigate their lives in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by sound.

Knowing that even the slightest whisper or footstep can bring death, Evelyn (Emily Blunt) and Lee (John Krasinski) are determined to find a way to protect their children at all costs while they desperately search for a way to fight back.

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Buckle up for an Epic Adventure where anything is possible! A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery - the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world's wildest rides operated by Fun-Loving Animals, the Excitement Never Ends.

But when trouble hits, June and her misfit team of furry friends begin an unforgettable journey to save the park.

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James Stewart stars as the good-natured Elwood P. Dowd, whose constant companion is Harvey, a six-foot tall rabbit that only he can see. To his sister, Veta Louise (Josephine Hull), Elwood's obsession with Harvey has been a thorn in the side of her plans to marry off her daughter.

But when Veta Louise decides to put Elwood in a mental hospital, a hilarious mix-up occurs and she finds herself committed instead. It's up to Elwood to straighten out the mess with his kindly philosophy, and his "imaginary" friend.

Billy Batson (Asher Angel) is a streetwise 14-year-old who can magically transform into the adult Super Hero Shazam! (Zachary Levi) simply by shouting out one word. His newfound powers soon get put to the test when he squares off against the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong).

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John Travolta, Morgan Freeman, Famke Janssen and Brendan Fraser lend their talents to this searing detective thriller. Travolta plays Carson Philips, a hard-drinking LA private eye, who takes a case in his old hometown of Galveston, Texas.

While searching for a missing woman, Philips must confront a crime boss (Freeman), a shady doctor (Fraser), a sexy club singer (Kat Graham), his former lover (Famke Janssen) - and his own dark, disturbing past.

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"Top Gun" takes a look at the danger and excitement that awaits every pilot at the Navy's prestigious fighter weapons school. Tom Cruise is superb as Maverick Mitchell, a daring young flyer who's out to become the best.

And Kelly McGillis sizzles as the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a few things you can't learn in a classroom.

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In the aftermath of an accident, asteroid mining engineer Troy Holloway (Steven Ogg) wakes to find himself trapped aboard an escape pod hurtling towards the sun. With rapid oxygen depletion and a burn-up rate of just 90 minutes, he quickly discovers the true terror of his situation.

Now, as he fights for survival aboard the doomed vessel, his only hope of rescue is a lone voice on the radio (voice of Alice Lowe).

A Disney legend returns for a whole new generation. Acclaimed director Tim Burton presents the re-imagined 'Dumbo'. Dreams soar all the way to the Big Top when a baby elephant that can fly saves the day!

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Take a trip to the steamy side of suburbia as the acclaimed hit Desperate Housewives is hotter, hipper and even more exciting in its sizzling fourth season. Temperatures are rising behind the closed doors of TV's favourite guilty pleasure.

Primetime's most desired women are back, and they're joined by an old friend (Dana Delany) who brings the simmering neighbourhood to a boil.

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A fast-living, cynical London music executive (Danny Mays) heads to a remote Cornish village on a stag weekend where he's pranked by his boss (Noel Clarke) into trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy).

He becomes the ultimate fish out of water as he struggles to gain the respect or enthusiasm of the unlikely boy band and their families (including Tuppence Middleton) who w value friendship and community over fame and A fortune. As he's drawn deeper into the traditional way of life he's forced to re-evaluate his own integrity and ultimately question what success really means.

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Ali Davis (Taraji P. Henson) is a successful sports agent who's constantly boxed out by her male colleagues. After a wild night out with her girls, she mysteriously gains the ability to hear men's thoughts.

With her newfound power, Ali looks to outsmart her colleagues as she races to sign the next basketball superstar, but the lengths she has to go to will put her relationship with her best friends and new love interest to the test. All's fair in love and deal-making...

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Drafted during Apartheid by the South African Army, Johan Niemand (Schalk Bezuidenhout) must set aside his love for Boy George and Depeche Mode in favour of more 'godly' music in order to land himself a spot in the SADF Choir - the 'Canaries'.

In a landscape where law and religion oppress individuality, Johan and the Canaries have to survive military training and go on a nationwide tour. An unexpected romance on the battlefield forces Johan to reckon with his long-repressed sexual identity. This musical comedy revels in the discovery of finding your voice and learning to fly.

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Marvel Studios' 'Captain Marvel' takes you on a spectacular adventure from the 1990's, tracing the path of Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) as she becomes one of the most powerful heroes in the universe. When a galactic war reaches Earth, she meets young agent Nick Fury (Samuel L.

Jackson) at the centre of a maelstrom, leading to her ultimate destiny as an Avenger!