
UK Cinemas releases this May: From The Devil Wears Prada 2 to Backrooms
Some of the biggest films of the year are making their way to your local cinema this month, and here’s what you can use your two free tickets to a Vue cinema on.We’re almost halfway through the year, but Hollywood is still not slowing down when it comes to bringing out some of the hottest films of the year.
And here at Sky, we’re here to make sure you don’t miss out, with two free Vue Cinema tickets every month (if you have a Sky Cinema subscription).
Making sure you won’t have to break the bank to see the latest blockbusters and must-watches, giving you the perfect opportunity to get up to date with some of the most anticipated movies of the year, new family favourites, or something a bit more chilling.
On top of that, Sky even has your back with even more new movies joining Sky Cinema. You can see the full list here of what you can watch at home.
But if you want to make use of those free Vue tickets – whether you’re in London, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester or anywhere else – here’s what you use your free tickets on this month.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Release Date: May 1st
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt are back and the heels – and stakes – are higher than ever at Runway Magazine.
In a world where print media is in decline, Miranda Priestly is still editor-in-chief at the flagship fashion magazine.
But as she considers retirement, she finds herself reuniting with her old assistant Andie Sachs, as she gets into battle with her other former helping hand, Emily, who is now a top executive at Dior.
Hokum
Release Date: May 1st
Adam Scott stars in this horror set in the depths of the Irish countryside.
Author Ohm Bauman heads to the Emerald Isle in order to scatter the ashes of his recently deceased parents at the place they spent their honeymoon.
However, his accommodation holds some sinister secrets, amid rumours there’s a witch living in the hotel’s honeymoon suite.
The Sheep Detectives
Release Date: May 8th
Hugh Jackman stars as lonely shepherd George Hardy, who reads murder mysteries to his flock of sheep, pretending they can understand him.
However, when he winds up dead, his sheep set out to discover the truth, believing that he was actually murdered.
Among the stars lending their voice to the sheep is an all-star cast including Bryan Cranston, Sir Patrick Stewart, Brett Goldstein, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Chris O’Dowd.
Mortal Kombat II
Release Date: May 15th
Based on the iconic video game, the champions of Earthrealm gather together and are forced into battle. Among them is movie hero and martial artist, Johnny Cage.
As they attempt to survive the tournament, they must also stop Outworld emperor Shao Kahn, whose rise to rule threatens Earthrealm’s very existence.
Backrooms
Release Date: May 29th
A film shrouded in mystery, Backrooms is a horror movie that follows what happens when a strange doorway appears in a furniture showroom basement.
Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Finn Bennett and Mark Duplass, the story is the creation of Kane Parsons – a 20-year-old YouTube creator whose videos based on the Backrooms creepypasta myths have amassed a cult following.
Power Ballad
Release Date: May 29th
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas are teaming up to create the ultimate track in Power Ballad.
When wedding singer Rick meets Danny, a once-great boyband star, the pair connect over their mutual love of music.
However, when their jam session results in a smash-hit record for Danny, Rick goes on a mission to get the recognition he feels he deserves for it.
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