[MOVIE REVIEW] Tare, two other movies to see this weekend

Tare

 

Synopsis

TARE is a gripping drama that follows a young mother who abandons her family in pursuit of a better life, leaving her children to fend for themselves. As she drifts from one failed relationship to another, her eldest daughter, Ebiere, is forced to shoulder the burden of caring for her siblings after their father’s death. Selling fish to keep them alive, Ebiere sacrifices her childhood until an encounter with Chief Awunor and a compassionate NGO worker offers the children a lifeline. With a second chance at education and stability, they begin to rebuild their lives and break free from the cycle of pain their mother left behind.

01 hours 46 minutes
  •  Ibinabo Fiberesima, Jide Kene, Nosa Rex, Toyin Abraham
  •  Okey Oku, Stanley Obi
  •  Drama, Nollywood
  •  October 24, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Idia

Synopsis

The film follows the chilling yet captivating tale of a young teenager adopted by a couple. This powerful storyline, rooted in African urban legend, delivers the kind of cultural depth and originality that stands out in today’s market — reminiscent of local myths like Madam KoiKoi yet crafted with the finesse of modern storytelling

02 hours 00 minutes
  •  Jide Jblaze Oygbile, Lilian Osifo, Mercy Aigbe, Tope Tedala
  •  Ese Ariremu, Jide Oyegbile
  •  Drama, Nollywood
  •  October 24, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black Phone 2

Synopsis

As Finn, now 17, struggles with life after his captivity, his sister begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp known as Alpine Lake.

01 hours 54 minutes
  •  Anna Lore, Arianna Rivas, Demián Bichir, Ethan Hawke, Jeremy Davies, Madeleine McGraw, Mason Thames, Miguel Mora
  •  Scott Derrickson
  •  Horror
  •  October 17, 2025

 

 

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