@EchoChamberFP this week brings you the sequel to a classic, an indie Irish thriller, and a creepy Canadian horror, sci-fi hybrid! As well as news on this year's BFI Flare Festival.

Let's start off with a sequel which is 33 years in the making. That's right 'Coming 2 America'. Craig Brewer has the job of ushering Zamunda back to the world. With the death of his father, King Akeem discovers he has a son, living in the old neighbourhood. So he races to America to find the heir, his father, and the old traditions expect and want! We have all the old faces Eddie Murphy, Shari Headley, Arsenio Hall & John Amos. Plus new editions KiKi Layne, Bella Murphy, Akiley Love, Nomzamo Mbatha, Jermaine Fowler, Tracy Morgan.

Next up is 'The Winter Lake' an independent Irish film from David Turpin (writer) and Phil Sheeran (director). When a mother, Elaine (Charlie Murphy) & son, Tom (Anson Boon), move to a remote village life changes. In his wanderings by a seasonal lake, the withdrawn Tom makes a startling and sinister discovery. What part do their neighbours, Ward (Michael McElhatton) the father, and his daughter Holly (Emma Mackey), play in this!!!

And, we have Come True, the new film from Anthony Scott Burns @pilotpriest ( gave an assist with the writing). We follow Sarah (Julia Sarah Stone), a troubled teen with a backstory. She can't sleep, so signs up to Dr. Meyer's (Christopher Heatherington) hospital study. The findings of which seem to open up the door to some horrifying revelations, which researcher Jeremy (Landon Liboiron) tries to help with and his colleague Anita (Carlee Ryski) is sucked into!

This week we have:

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Coming 2 America - Poster

Coming 2 America - Poster

Coming 2 America

Digital Release Date: 5th March 2021

Director: Craig Brewer

Cast: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Teyana Taylor, Wesley Snipes, and James Earl Jones

Credit: Eddie Murphy Productions, Misher Films, New Republic Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Amazon Studios

Genre: Comedy

Running Time: 110 min

Cert: 12

Trailer: Here.

Twitter: @ZamundaRoyals

Instagram: @zamundaroyals

 
The Winter Lake - Poster

The Winter Lake - Poster

The Winter Lake

Digital Release Date: 15th March 2021

Director: Phil Sheerin

Cast: Emma Mackey, Anson Boon, Charlie Murphy, Mark McKenna, Michael McElhatton

Credit: Blue Finch Film Releasing, Tailored Films, Creativity Capital, Title Media, EMA Films, Screen Ireland, WRAP Fund

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Running Time: 92 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here.

Website: Here.

Twitter: @winterlakefilm

Facebook: Here.

Instagram: @thewinterlakefilm

 
Come True - Poster

Come True - Poster

Come True

Theatrical Release Date: 12th March 2021

Digital Download Release Date: 15th March 2021

Limited Edition Blu-ray Release Date: 5th April 2021

Director: Anthony Scott Burns

Cast: Julia Sarah Stone, Landon Liboiron, Carlee Ryski, Christopher Heatherington, Tedra Rogers

Credit: Copperheart Entertainment

Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi

Running Time: 105 min

Cert: 15

Trailer: Here.

Website: Here.

Twitter: @realpilotpriest

Instagram: @pilotpriest

 
BFI Flare 2021 - Poster

BFI Flare 2021 - Poster

BFI Flare Festival 2021

Festival Date: 17th - 28th March 2021

From Wednesday 17th to Sunday 28th March 2021, join the BFI online for 12 days of the best new LGBTIQ+ cinema, free short films, events, and more.

Twitter: @BFI

Facebook: Here.

Instagram: @britishfilminstitute

YouTube: Here.

*(Music)

'Never Scared’ (Feat. Cam'ron, Jadakiss & Busta Rhymes) by Bone Crusher - 2003

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