2 New Hollywood Movies Releasing This Week: Anaconda and Silent Night, Deadly Night Bring Adventure and Horror to Theaters

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This week brings two very different new movies to theaters. One is a funny, adventurous comedy that feels like a throwback to older films, and the other is a scary Christmas horror movie based on a well-known classic. Here’s a look at both ‘Anaconda’ and ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’.

Anaconda

  • Cast: Paul Rudd, Jack Black, Thandiwe Newton, Steve Zahn
  • Director: Tom Gormican
  • Language: English
  • Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Meta-comedy
  • Release date: December 25

Anaconda is a humorous update of the 1997 film of the same name. It follows Paul Rudd and Jack Black, two friends experiencing a midlife crisis, who embark on a trip to the Amazon rainforest. Their goal? To recreate a beloved movie from the 90s as an amateur project, hoping to find some excitement and purpose.

A small, enthusiastic film project quickly turns perilous when the filmmakers encounter a gigantic anaconda while shooting in the jungle. Their fictional story suddenly becomes reality, and they must struggle to survive. The movie mixes laughs, exciting adventure, and playful nods to the original film, making it enjoyable for both longtime fans and newcomers.

Thandiwe Newton and Steve Zahn also star in the film. Set to premiere on Christmas Day, Anaconda aims to be a fun, nostalgic, and thrilling holiday movie.

Silent Night, Deadly Night

  • Cast: Rohan Campbell
  • Director: Mike P. Nelson
  • Language: English
  • Genre: Horror, Slasher
  • Release date: December 25

I’m a huge fan of horror, and I was really intrigued by the new take on ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’. It’s basically a fresh look at the original, which was already pretty notorious. The story follows Billy Chapman, a guy who had a really rough childhood, and it’s heartbreaking to watch how that impacts him. As Christmas gets closer, he sadly spirals and starts targeting people he deems ‘bad’ – it’s a dark and disturbing premise, but it really gets under your skin.

Mike P. Nelson directed the film, which features Rohan Campbell as the main character. It blends the traditional scares of a slasher movie with supernatural elements and a disturbing romance. This new take on the story differs from the original by trying to combine intense violence with a deeper look into Billy’s difficult history and motivations, offering viewers more emotional understanding.

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2025-12-22 19:52