South African scary movies. What to watch
Here are a few recommendations of what to watch. Image: Envato Elements/maxxyustas

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What to Watch: Movie essentials for your 2023 watchlist!

Movie lovers are going to love this part of the year, with these new releases for 2023 – here’s what should be on your watchlist!

South African scary movies. What to watch
Here are a few recommendations of what to watch. Image: Envato Elements/maxxyustas

THE GARFIELD MOVIE

The original movie starring Garfield was released in 2004, featuring the voice talents of Bill Murray as the beloved cartoon ginger cat. This time, prepare for a whole new experience as Chris Pratt takes over the character of Garfield.

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If that sounds exciting, you’re in for a great ride!

The trailer for the Garfield Movie has just been released. Watch below.

THE FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S MOVIE

Five Nights at Freddy’s is a movie based on the video game franchise of the same name.

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If you’re into horror (or know people who are!), then you’re going to love this exploration of what could go bump in the dark. What happens if you’re hired to guard a weird theme park full of animatronic animals…that come alive when the lights go out?

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This is like Night at the Museum, but if everything went evil instead.

Watch the trailer below.

NAPOLEON

If you like long, dramatic historical movies then you’re going to be in for a treat with what Napoleon has to offer. From director Ridley Scott, comes this exploration of the famous French conqueror’s origins – and apparently this is one of Joaquin Phoenix’s finest film roles to date.

See the trailer below.

HANS STEEK DIE RUBICON OOR

Based on the book by the same name by Rudie van Rensberg, Hans Steek die Rubicon Oor tells the story of an old man who gets fed up with how things are going at his retirement home – and he decides to take things into his own hands.

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Watch the trailer for this new locally-made comedy movie below.

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