Streaming: Steven Soderbergh’s Presence and the best haunted house films

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The director’s witty supernatural thriller joins Psycho, Hereditary, The Brutalist and more – films in which buildings are characters in their own right The first more-or-less horror movie in the lengthy, genre-skimming career of director Steven Soderbergh , Presence is a film about grief, trauma, familial dysfunction and abusive masculinity. But it’s also, to a significant and compelling extent, about property. Beginning with a family’s first viewing of a handsome Victorian home in an unidentified stretch of suburbia, the film never ventures outside its walls for the next 85 minutes, as the ensuing chills make us consider the merits of that purchase. Wittily and unnervingly shot from the perspective of the restless spirit roaming its halls, it’s a haunted house film in which much of the tension feels determined by the shape and flow and light and shade of the house itself. It’s a while since I’ve seen a film where I could quite so exactly draw the floor plan of its primary location,...
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Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Akshay Kumar bring back Namastey London for re-release this Holi

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Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has set the stage for a nostalgic celebration, announcing the re-release of his 2007 romantic comedy Namastey London on the big screen. The much-loved film, which originally hit theaters on March 23, 2007, will return to cinemas on March 14, 2025, coinciding with the festive occasion of Holi. The announcement, made via a post on X, has sparked excitement among fans eager to relive the magic of this timeless classic.

In his post, Akshay Kumar expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Thrilled to announce the re-release of #NamasteyLondon on the big screen this Holi, 14th March! Get ready to relive the magic — unforgettable songs, iconic dialogues and timeless romance with Katrina Kaif, all over again. See you at the movies!” Accompanied by a vibrant poster featuring Akshay and his co-star Katrina Kaif, the announcement quickly gained traction online, with fans and industry peers chiming in to celebrate the news.

Thrilled to announce the re-release of #NamasteyLondon on the big screen this Holi, 14th March! Get ready to relive the magic — unforgettable songs, iconic dialogues and timeless romance with Katrina Kaif, all over again. See you at the movies! ???? pic.twitter.com/qS1PasYBnk — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 5, 2025

Directed and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Namastey London remains one of Akshay Kumar’s most cherished films, blending romance, comedy, and cultural commentary. The story follows Jasmeet “Jazz” Malhotra (Katrina Kaif), a British-Indian woman who rejects her Indian roots, and Arjun Ballu Singh (Akshay Kumar), a Punjabi man she is reluctantly married to by her father (Rishi Kapoor). The film’s heartfelt narrative, coupled with its chart-topping soundtrack by Himesh Reshammiya—including hits like 'Main Jahaan Rahoon'—propelled it to box office success, and became the ninth-highest-grossing Hindi film of 2007.

The re-release news was echoed by Reliance Entertainment and Akshay’s fan community on X, with Reliance Entertainment adding, “Get ready to relive the magic—unforgettable songs, iconic dialogues, and timeless romance all over again.” The decision to bring Namastey London back to theaters comes at a time when re-releases of Bollywood classics have been striking a chord with audiences.

For Akshay Kumar, the re-release marks a special moment to reconnect with fans through a film that showcased his versatility as a romantic lead, earning him widespread praise and a nomination for Best Actor at the 53rd Filmfare Awards.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Will Hera Pheri RE-RELEASE on its 25th anniversary? Firoz A. Nadiadwallah BREAKS silence: “Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty and I’ll jointly take that decision; whenever it re-releases, it’ll lead to a STORM at the box office”



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