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CINEMA SPOTLIGHT

Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo Director: Chia-Ying Tsai Cast: Jasper Liu, Angela Yuen and Yu-Ning Tsao Release date: Now showing From the producers of The Tag-Along (2015), Taiwan’s highest-grossing horror of the past decade, Haunted Mountains: The Yellow Taboo follows three hikers who venture into the mountains, only to be led astray by a mysterious figure in a yellow raincoat. Inspired by a real Taiwanese mountain legend that has haunted communities for nearly 50 years, the film taps into fears of supernatural and emotional trauma. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey Director: Kogonada Cast: Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Kevin Kline and Phoebe Waller-Bridge Release date: Sept 18 Sarah (Robbie) and David (Farrell) are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and soon, through a surprising twist of fate, find themselves on A Big Bold Beautiful Journey – a funny, fantastical, sweeping adventure together where they get to re-live important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present... possibly getting a chance to alter their futures. Abah Saya Uncle Mike Director: Ezrie Ghazali Cast: Andy Teh, Idan Aedan, Nor Merah, Umar Shakur, Chew Kin Wah, Mandy Chong, April Chan and Pauline Tan Release date: Now showing Abah Saya Uncle Mike is a heartfelt story celebrating unity and cultural diversity. Inspired by a true story, the film follows a Chinese man who raises three Malay orphans as his own. The story centres on Rafei, the eldest sibling, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and hope. After finding love and care in Uncle Mike’s home, he sets out to reunite with his long-lost brothers.

The Remnant Director: Kwan Man-hin Cast: Philip Keung, Fish Liew, Cecilia Yip and Ling Man-lung Release date: Sept 11 The Remnant centres on Tai (Keung), a once-feared triad boss who served time in prison. After his release, he runs a small laundry shop, trying to honour his late wife’s wish for him to turn over a new leaf. But when developers collude with gangsters to forcibly evict residents from his neighbourhood, Tai finds himself cornered by injustice. Will he continue living in silence or rise again to protect those who cannot protect themselves? legendary masterpiece Princess Mononoke is making its Imax debut in Malaysia. Ashitaka is inflicted with a demon god’s lethal curse and travels to a land far to the west. There, he witnesses conflict between the people of Iron Town who clear the forest to make iron and the savage godly beasts who protect the forest. Eventually, he meets San, a girl raised by wolf goddess Moro, who lives alongside the savage gods. Ashitaka is caught between the two sides, struggling to find a way for humans and the forest gods to co-exist. Princess Mononoke Director: Hayao Miyazaki Release date: Sept 11 Hayao Miyazaki’s Bebefinn Sing-Along Movie: Into the Pinkfong World Director: Heesun Byeon, Sunyoung Moon and Sujeong Han Cast: Jo Kyoung-i, Brooke Kim Emmerson, Lee Hyoun-kyoung, Kim Hae-na and Gang Eun-ae Release date: Sept 11 Featuring 11 catchy tracks and a colourful mix of 2D and 3D animation designed to get kids singing and dancing, the movie follows Bebefinn and his siblings as they journey across the Pinkfong World to solve problems, make new friends, and celebrate love, teamwork and friendship. This interactive musical film offers a vibrant, feel-good experience for all toddlers and families. Wantugo Director: Nurhanisham Muhammad (Labu) Cast: Zul Ariffin, Sein Qudsi, Meerqeen, Sky Iskandar, Daiyan Trisha, Elizabeth Tan and Nia Atasha Release date: Second half of 2025 Malaysia’s first-ever battle royale film Wantugo brings together a star-studded cast. The film follows a group of individuals forced into a deadly survival game where they must fight each other to stay alive.

Malam Terlarang Director: Norhanisham Muhammad (Labu) Cast: Zul Ariffin, Shasha Abedul, Sofia Jane, Sabri Yunus, Amir Nafis,

Aila Azizul and Sadiq M Jamil Release date: October 2025

Malam Terlarang is Astro Shaw’s only horror release this year. Set in 1987, the story follows a grieving young woman who begins to suspect her family is plagued by a mysterious entity. As she uncovers the truth behind her sister’s death, she is drawn deeper into a sinister local ritual.