As the holiday season approaches, STARZPLAY, one of the leading video-on-demand subscription (SVOD) services in the region, is making sure that subscribers across the MENA region seeking an adrenaline-fueled escape from the festive cheer enjoy brilliant entertainment with their family and loved ones.
Here’s a glimpse to the spine-chilling array of horror, heart-pounding action, and high-speed content streaming on the platform this month:
STARZPLAY Originals:
Carz on Starz, streaming on December 14th
Get ready to hit the virtual road with “Carz on Starz,” zooming onto screens on December 14th! The turbo-charged adventure features field trials, global car launches, and more horsepower than you can handle. Hosted by the automotive guru Nadim Mehanna, who’s been igniting audience’s motoring passion since 1992, “Carz on Starz” takes viewers on a wild ride through the world of cars, From supercars to classic cruisers, Formula One speed demons to two-wheeled wonders in addition to boats and planes.
New Series:
Kin – Season 1 & 2 – Full boxset, now streaming exclusively on STARZPLAY
The gripping Irish television crime drama series, jointly crafted by Peter McKenna and Ciaran Donnelly, is centred around a fictional family ensnared in the throes of a gangland war. Aiden Gillen and Ciarán Hinds take on the roles of rival gang leaders, Frank Kinsella and Eamon Cunningham. Spanning two seasons and encompassing a total of 16 episodes, the series delves into the intricate dynamics of the Kinsella family amidst the chaos of criminal conflicts.
STARZPLAY premieres:
Run Rabbit Run, now streaming exclusively on STARZPLAY
The psychological horror movie depicts the life of a single mother. Sarah, lives in a small town on the Australian seaside and is grieving the loss of her father, as well as avoiding her estranged mother who is trying to contact her from a nursing home. Adding to her pain is her daughter Mia and her increasingly erratic behaviour and Mia’s determination to meet her grandmother for the first time which sets off a chain of unnerving events. The movie features Australian stars Sarah Snook, Greta Scacchi and Damon Herriman.
Exclusive movies
Relic, streaming exclusively on STARZPLAY starting December 28th
The psychological horror film, directed by Natalie Erika James, revolves around Edna, a widowed family matriarch suffering from dementia who goes missing, causing her daughter Kay and granddaughter Sam to embark on a journey to Edna’s secluded family home. Upon arrival, they are met with an unusual scene as the house is securely locked from within and an odd black mould covers the walls and sticky notes on the furniture, serving as reminders for the missing Edna. The cast includes Emily Mortimer, Bella Heathcote and Robyn Nevin.
Wyrmwood: Apocalypse, streaming exclusively on STARZPLAY starting December 28th
The Australian horror/action film revolves around Rhys, a soldier and hunter navigating a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. Tasked with capturing and conscripting civilians to join the remnants of the military, Rhys’s perspective shifts when he apprehends Grace, a hybrid of both zombie and human. Convinced that Grace holds the solution to halting the apocalypse, Rhys collaborates with her sister, Maxi, to rescue Grace from impending gruesome experiments.
With thousands of hours of premium content including the best western content, Arabic shows, Turkish favourites, anime, and live sports, STARZPLAY is fast solidifying its position as a leading multi-faceted entertainment hub. The service is available in 19 countries across the MENA for fans to enjoy quality content anytime, anywhere, and from any device.