13/06/2026

LYFE SATURDAY | JUNE 13, 2026

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CINEMA SPOTLIGHT

Backrooms Director: Kane Parsons Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass Release date: Now showing A furniture store owner and his therapist discover a hidden dimension of endless liminal spaces beneath the store. As they enter the Backrooms, they encounter distorted environments, strange entities and traces of others who were trapped before them. What begins as an attempt to document the impossible becomes a fight to survive and escape. The story blends psychological horror with science fiction, drawing from the internet creepypasta and Kane Parsons’s web series.

Masters of the Universe Director: Travis Knight

Cast: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Johannesson, Charlotte Riley, Jared Leto, Idris Elba Release date: Now showing After 15 years away, Prince Adam returns to Eternia when the Sword of Power calls him back. He finds his home under the control of Skeletor, forcing him to confront the threat to his world. With the help of his allies, he sets out to reclaim his kingdom and protect his family. The story follows his journey as he accepts his role as He-Man and faces the forces threatening Eternia.

Khadam Director: Shamyl Othman Cast: Aghniny Haque, Remy Ishak, Siti Khadijah Halim, Karl’ El, Zarra Zhaff, Jun Lojong Release date: Now showing Set in the 1950s, the film centres on Melor, a mother struggling to protect her family from a hereditary saka (curse) that has been passed down through generations. As she fights against the unseen force, the cost of resisting it grows increasingly severe. The story explores family, sacrifice, generational trauma and the consequences of embracing evil in the name of protection. Blending supernatural horror with emotional drama, Khadam draws heavily from Malay folklore and beliefs surrounding inherited spirits.

Dream Stall Director: Annette Lee Cast: Annette Lee, Mark Lee, Jaspers Lai, Xixi Lim, Ya Hui Release date: Now showing A top overseas graduate returns home following her mother’s death and sets out to revive her family’s struggling bak kut teh stall. What begins as a heartfelt tribute soon becomes a chaotic battle against fierce competitors, financial pressures and conflicting expectations. With the help of her childhood friends, she attempts to keep the family business alive while facing a rival restaurant led by a celebrity chef. The comedy-drama explores family, friendship and the pursuit of dreams through the lens of Singapore’s hawker culture.

Disclosure Day Director: Steven Spielberg

Toy Story 5 Director: Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris Cast: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack Release date: June 18 Jessie now leads Bonnie’s room after Woody’s departure, with Buzz Lightyear by her side as the toys adjust to a new chapter. Their place in Bonnie’s life is threatened when she becomes attached to a frog-like tablet named Lilypad. As traditional toys compete with screen-based play, the group faces a new kind of challenge. The story explores friendship, change and what it means for toys to remain meaningful in a digital age.

Cast: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell Release date: Now showing A targeted whistleblower races to expose a massive government conspiracy linked to alien disclosure. As hidden information begins to surface, he becomes caught in a wider struggle involving powerful figures, corporate interests and those trying to keep the truth buried. A meteorologist and former journalist is pulled into the search for answers as the stakes grow increasingly urgent. The story builds towards an extraordinary event that could change human history.

Supergirl Director: Craig Gillespie

Cast: Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, Jason Momoa Release date: June 25 The film follows Kara Zor-El as she is forced into action when a ruthless threat strikes close to home. Drawn into a dangerous mission, she teams up with an unlikely companion on a journey across space. As the stakes rise, she confronts external enemies and her own sense of purpose. The story centres on vengeance, justice and her role as Supergirl.