Army of the Dead, Clash…10 movies you should see this weekend

It’s the weekend again. A time to relax, reflect and reinvigorate for the week ahead. What’s relaxation without a good movie to put one in the mood?

TheCable Lifestyle has gotten you covered on that — and we’ll even go 9 steps further. 

Here are the 10 movies you should see this weekend. 

Army Of The Dead

Running time: 2hrs 28mins

Starring: Dave Bautista, Omar Hadwick

Synopsis: Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a band of mercenaries is ready to risk it all by venturing into the quarantine zone for the greatest heist ever.

Clash

Running time: 1hr 27mins

Starring: Omoni Oboli, Stephanie Linus

Synopsis: The patriarch of an immigrant Nigerian family visits their abode in Canada, traditional values clash with newer ones.

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— Netflix Naija (@NetflixNaija) May 18, 2021

Words on Bathroom Wall

Running time: 1hr 50mins

Starring: Charlie Plummer, Tyler Russell

Synopsis: The film follows the story of a smart teenager with dreams of becoming a chef as a mental illness diagnosis turns his life topsy-turvy.

Strain

Running time: 1hr 46mins

Starring: Okey Uzoeshi, Angel Unigwe, Nifemi Lawal

Synopsis: With a son diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, the family struggles with the new reality but through all these problems, there’s a bigger gain. 

Elina

Running time: 1hr 30mins

Starring: Eucharia Anunobi, Kalu Ikeagwu, Editha Francis Chiewuzie, Jibola Dabo

Synopsis: It follows the story of Elina who was kidnapped as an 11-year-old and doesn’t return until 16 years later, deeply scarred with trauma.

Esin

Running time: 1hr 45mins

Starring: Femi Adebayo, Muyiwa Ademola, Tope Adebayo

Synopsis: It tells the story of two clerics amid the clash between conservatory leaning and unorthodoxy. 

Mimi

Running time: 1hr 57mins

Starring: Toyin Aimakhu, Jide Kosoko, Bimbo Akintola, Ireti Doyle

Synopsis: A spoiled adopted daughter of a billionaire discovers she’s been living a lie. Her biological parents are a poverty-stricken family.

Mamba’s Diamond

Running time: 1hr 50mins

Starring: Gabriel Afolayan, Uchemba Williams, Osas Ighodaro

Synopsis: The film follows the story of a couple of amateur thieves who accidentally steal a diamond which is one of the most valuable precious jewels in the world. 

Those Who Wish Me Death

Running time: 1hr 40mins

Starring: Angelina Jolie, Tyler Perry, John Bernthal

Synopsis: Reeling from the loss of three lives, Hannah, a smokejumper who’s perched in a watchtower high above the Montana wilderness, soon stumbles upon Connor, a skittish 10-year-old boy who’s bloodied, traumatized, and on the run in the remote forest. As Hannah tries to bring him to safety, she’s unaware of the real dangers to follow: two relentless killers hunting Connor, and a fiery blaze consuming everything in its path.

Spiral

Running time: 1hr 30mins

Starring: Chris Rock, Samuel L. Jackson

Synopsis: Working in the shadow of his father, Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks and his rookie partner take charge of an investigation into grisly murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.