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Get ready to ‘Fear The Night’ on Lionsgate Play this 22 December
Mumbai: Bachelorette parties are supposed to be wicked fun, but in this case they’re plain wicked. An action thriller starring Maggie Q, Fear The Night is all set to make its digital premiere in India exclusively on Lionsgate Play this 22 December. When Tess, a military veteran and her gals rent out a farmhouse for her sister’s bachelorette party, they are ready to have the time of their lives. However, as the night progresses, they realise they are not alone. With a slew of attackers, edging closer by the minute, it is now up to Tess to help the women fight to survive. Directed by Neil LaBute, the film also sees Kat Foster, Travis Hammer and Gia Crovatin in titular roles and will make sure your doors are locked extra tight every night!
Talking about the film, director Neil Labute said, “I hope that Fear The Night is a nasty little piece of work—a movie that will burrow into your brain and stay there, playing on your own worst nightmares. I hope it will keep you guessing right up until the end and then keep you up at night long after you see it. It’s meant to be a relentless and chilling story about the people you love and are willing to fight for, facing off against the kind of people that you sometimes have to stand up to and fight against. Imagine running into the kind of criminals that you fear the most and then realizing that you are going to have to fight them to death and there’s no one coming to save you and there’s nothing you can do about it.”
Indulge in a night of survival and action with Fear The Night only on Lionsgate Play from 22 December.
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Prime Video and Hrithik Roshan reunite for quirky heist comedy Mess
HRX Films expands pact with quirky heist comedy set for production
MUMBAI: Prime Video is doubling down on its partnership with Hrithik Roshan, announcing a new comedy film Mess that promises chaos, chuckles and a clever twist on the classic heist.
Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions, the film is being made in association with Soda Films Lab. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, Mess marks the second collaboration between the streaming platform and HRX Films after the upcoming thriller Storm.
At the heart of Mess lies an unusual premise. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with OCD, only to find themselves outmatched in a night-long standoff that flips the script on who is really in control. It is a set-up that blends tension with humour, turning a break-in into a breakdown of expectations.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “A good story should surprise and entertain, and Mess does both with ease. It brings together a unique premise, memorable characters and a tone that keeps you laughing throughout.”
He added that the collaboration with HRX Films continues to grow stronger, with the new film reflecting a shared appetite for bold and original storytelling.
Hrithik Roshan said, “After Storm, Mess feels like a natural next step in our journey with Prime Video. The film captures the kind of unconventional storytelling we want to champion, with Rajesh bringing a distinctive voice to the narrative.”
Director Rajesh A Krishnan said, “The world of Mess is a mix of comedy and chaos, unusual enough to keep audiences on edge while still delivering humour. It has been a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling experience.”
The original screenplay comes from Paul Soter, with adaptation and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, adding another layer of craft to the film’s offbeat narrative.
As production gears up, Mess looks ready to live up to its name, serving up a delightful tangle of mayhem, mischief and movie magic for audiences in India and beyond.
