As the calendar turns to the New Year, Amazon Prime Video is set to intrigue, entertain, and chill with an assortment of fresh content slated to join its vast streaming library. Audiences around the globe will be treated to a curated selection of movies and series across genres starting from January 1, 2023.
In a gripping tale of motherhood tinged with paranoia, ‘Baby Ruby’ introduces viewers to the life of Jo, a lifestyle blogger brimming with excitement as she awaits the arrival of her firstborn. The horror-drama touches upon the unpredictable nature of life and the psychological spiral that ensues following the baby’s arrival, as Jo, portrayed by Noémie Merlant, finds herself lost in what resembles a fever dream filled with suspect intentions. Alongside Merlant, Kit Harington, and Meredith Hagner bring their significant talents to pivotal roles in this feature directed and written by newcomer Bess Wohl.
Comedy enthusiasts can look forward to ‘Buddy Games: Springs Awakening’, a raucous follow-up to the beloved original comedy. This sequel reunites a comedic powerhouse ensemble featuring Dan Bakkedahl, Kevin Dillon, Josh Duhamel, James Roday Rodriguez, and Nick Swardson. As this motley crew embarks on another adventure, they encounter the Buddy Games’ grandest challenge yet. Actor Josh Duhamel takes the directorial reins, adding his personal flair to this production helmed by producers Ralph E. Portillo and Jamie Elliott.
Action and suspense lovers are served the adrenaline-pumping ‘Sheroes’. This offering from director Jordan Gertner and Paramount Pictures is a story of survival at its fiercest. The plot circles around a quartet of close-knit friends, portrayed by Sasha Luss, Wallis Day, and Isabelle Fuhrman, who land themselves in a formidable scenario upon arriving in Thailand. Faced with sheer adversity, they engage their specialized skills and unwavering loyalty to combat the threats endangering their very survival.
In a dramatic spin of fantasy and comedy, ‘Marry My Husband’ takes on a vengeful note when Kang Ji-won, a cancer patient played by Park Min-Young, is shockingly betrayed by her spouse and closest companion. After witnessing their infidelity, she meets an untimely demise, only to wake ten years in the past. With an opportunity to rewrite her destiny, she enlists Yu Ji-hyuk, enacted by Na In-woo—a director at her workplace—to embark on a quest to remedy the wrongs in her life.
The Malayalam film industry presents ‘Kaathal – The Core’, a political drama threading the needle between personal aspirations and public duty. Veteran actor Mammootty steps into the shoes of Mathew Devassy, a retired bank manager venturing into the local panchayat election arena. The narrative deepens when Mathew’s wife, essayed by Jyothika, takes an unforeseen stand, sending shockwaves through their marriage and the village community. Directed by Jeo Baby, the film delves into societal norms and individual quests for justice, presenting a microcosm of broader human experiences.
In the realm of evocative dystopian drama, ‘Foe’ unearths the complexities of marriage set against an ambiguous future. Directed by Garth Davis with a screenplay co-written by Iain Reid, the film stars Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal as Hen and Junior, a couple leading a tranquil existence on their remote farm. Their lives are upheaved when Aaron Pierre’s character, an unforeseen visitor, thrusts upon them a proposal that could alter their relationship and identities forever.
Lastly, the Korean drama ‘Death’s Game’ dives into the supernatural, exploring themes of life, death, and redemption. Lead character Yee-jae, deftly played by Seo In-guk, plunges into a death-defying gamble after a slew of personal failures lead him to attempt control over his demise. The embodiment of Death, portrayed by Park So-dam, sentences him to a cycle of reincarnation, compelling him to navigate twelve distinct lifelines to prevent his repeated premature ends.
A diverse array of storytelling awaits Amazon Prime Video subscribers, promising to deliver moments of reflection, laughter, adrenaline, and above all, quality entertainment as the New Year unfolds.
