"Exclusive Movie Releases Every Wednesday" Watcha Hosts Premiere Special Exhibition

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] Online video streaming service Watcha is expanding its 'exclusive content' lineup by releasing exclusive movies following its exclusive series.

Watcha announced on the 3rd that it will hold the 'Watcha Premiere' special exhibition, showcasing movies directly imported by Watcha exclusively every Wednesday throughout February. The films featured in the special exhibition have never been officially released in Korea and cover a variety of genres including psychological suspense, fantasy, comedy, romance, thriller, and zombie films.

Since last year, Watcha has been releasing new exclusive content monthly under the name 'Watcha Exclusive.' It has garnered positive responses from users by presenting high-quality works such as 'Years & Years,' 'Why Women Kill,' 'Killing Eve Season 3,' and 'Hanzawa Naoki (2020).'

With the addition of movies premiering for the first time through the 'Watcha Premiere' special exhibition, a more diverse 'Watcha Exclusive' lineup is expected to be established. Accordingly, Watcha introduced the main works available through this special exhibition, including the movies released on the 3rd.

▲Swallow

Hunter (Haley Bennett), in early pregnancy, lives an ideal housewife life with a flawless husband and a picturesque home. One day, Hunter finds herself wanting to swallow small beads, and soon she becomes obsessed with the strong urge to swallow increasingly dangerous objects. Noticing this change, her husband and mother-in-law try to control Hunter's life, and Hunter realizes she must confront the dark secret behind her new obsession. This film won 16 awards at major international film festivals, including Best Actress at the 18th Tribeca Film Festival, and was previously screened as part of the CGV Art House special exhibition. It will be exclusively released on Watcha on February 3.

▲Magical Night

One winter night, Maria (Chiara Mastroianni) decides to stay in room 212 of a hotel across the street after an argument with her husband Richard (Benjamin Biolay). Strange scenes begin to unfold in the house opposite, and eventually, a younger version of her husband Richard (Vincent Lacoste) comes to room 212. This French film, which won Best Actress in the Un Certain Regard section at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival in 2019, is noted for its charming imagination and direction. It will be exclusively released on Watcha on February 3.

▲70 Binladen

Raquel (Emma Su?rez) must raise 35,000 euros within 24 hours or lose custody of her daughter. Desperate, she goes to the bank and barely manages to get a loan assessment, but at that moment, a robber breaks into the bank. To secure the loan, she devises a clever plan. This Spanish caper movie, which was also invited to the 23rd Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, offers a hidden twist for viewers to enjoy. It will be exclusively released on Watcha on February 3.

▲Yum Yum

This Belgian zombie film combines action, comedy, and thrills. The protagonist Alison (Maike Neuville) feels burdened by her heavy F-cup breasts and is disturbed by the stares of men. Eventually, she and her boyfriend Michael visit a plastic surgeon to get the B-cup breasts she has dreamed of, but at that moment, zombies attack them. This film was featured in the BIFAN X WATCHA online screening last year and set a sold-out record at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. It will be exclusively released on Watcha on February 10.

▲White Lie

Katie (Kacey Rohl), a university dance major, has been deceiving everyone by pretending to be a cancer patient. Thanks to the fake diagnosis and fundraising activities, Katie becomes a campus celebrity surrounded by sponsors, but she learns that she must submit a copy of her medical records within weeks to receive tuition assistance. Desperate to forge medical records, Katie asks her father for money, but her father, seeing through her scheme, persuades her to confess before revealing the lie to the sponsors. It will be exclusively released on Watcha on February 10.

▲Shark

Rumors spread about a shark appearing in a small beach town. Fourteen-year-old Rosina (Romina Bentancur) is attracted to Hoselo (Federico Morosini), who works at her father's workshop, and she circles around him like a shark surrounding its prey. This Uruguayan film, noted for its radiant seaside scenery and emotional direction, was introduced to Korean audiences at the 24th Busan International Film Festival. It will be exclusively released on Watcha on February 10.

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