The Devil Wears Prada 2 finally arrives, Hokum delivers the scares, and four other movies open this week in cinemas. What will you be watching?
Twenty years after the original film smashed the box offices at cinemas worldwide, the big new release at the cinema this week is the long-awaited sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2. Featuring the original cast returning to their roles, the film looks to be something that audiences will lap up. If that doesn’t interest you, and you fancy a scare, you can check out Adam Scott’s Hokum. With four other films opening this week, there’s plenty of cinematic entertainment to keep you invested over the bank holiday weekend.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2
Walt Disney UK-Released Friday 1st May
Synopsis: Miranda Priestly struggles against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive, as they compete for advertising revenue amid declining print media, while Miranda nears retirement.
Cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci
Director: David Frankel
Cert: 12A
HOKUM
Black Bear-Released Friday 1st May
Synopsis: When novelist Ohm Bauman retreats to a remote inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, he’s consumed by tales of a witch that haunts the honeymoon suite. Soon, disturbing visions and a shocking disappearance force him to confront dark corners of his past.
Cast: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh
Director: Damian McCarthy
Cert: 15
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Verve Pictures-Release date: Friday 1st MayÂ
Cert: 12A
I’VE SEEN ALL I NEED TO SEE
Bulldog Film Distribution-Release date: Friday 1st May
Cert: 15
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea
Sony Pictures-Release date: Friday 1st May
Cert: 12A
I saw the film earlier this week, and really enjoyed it, saying:
“That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime-The Movie: Tears Of The Azure Sea is a wonderfully engaging, fun adventure that is enjoyable from start to finish.
With incredible animation, a great twisting story, stunning visuals, and a fun narrative, the film hits the heights, making it one of the best Anime movies I’ve seen.”
WILD FOXES
Conic Films-Release date: Friday 1st May
Cert: 15
Plan your cinematic entertainment this bank holiday weekend.

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