February 2016 Cinema Adaptations
February 2016 Cinema Releases Adaptations
Goosebumps – Based on the series of books of the same name written by R.L. Stine
Goosebumps – Welcome to the Dead House
Upset about moving from the big city to a small town, young Zach Cooper finds a silver lining when he meets his beautiful neighbour Hannah.
The teen is surprised to learn that Hannah’s mysterious father is R.L. Stine, the famous author of the best-selling “Goosebumps” series.
When Zach accidentally unleashes the monsters from the fantastic tales, it’s up to Stine, his daughter and Cooper to return the beasts back to the books where they belong.
Director – Rob Letterman
Stars – Jack Black, R.L Stine, Odeya Rush, Dylan Minnette, Ryan Lee
Release Date – 5th February 2016
Rated – PG
Trumbo – based on the book ‘Dalton Trumbo’ written by Bruce Cook
Dalton Trumbo
As a Communist sympathiser during the 1950s’ Red Scare, the American government wasn’t happy with him writing for films. He was accused. He was imprisoned. And ultimately, he was blacklisted, barred from working in Hollywood.
But then along came a small picture about a man named Spartacus…
Director – Jay Roach
Stars – Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Michael Stuhlbarg, David James Elliott
Release Date – 5th February 2016
Rated – 15
Deadpool – Based on the character from the Marvel Comics
Deadpool
Wade Wilson is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing down when the evil Ajax tortures, disfigures and transforms him into Deadpool.
The rogue experiment leaves Deadpool with accelerated healing powers and a twisted sense of humour. With help from mutant allies Negasonic Teenage Warhead and Colossus, Deadpool uses his new skills to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
Director – Tim Miller
Stars – Ryan Renolds, Gina Carano, Morena Baccarin, T.J Miller, Ed Skrein
Release Date – 10th February 2016
Rated – 15
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies – Based on the book of the same name written by Seth Grahame-Smith and Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
