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Last weekend, the manufacturer PRIME 1 STUDIO released the 15th edition of its prestigious online event, the Next Level Showcase, under the title »Journeys through Realms«:
https://youtu.be/i6hAXo_n-Io

As usual, the Japanese studio takes its viewers on a journey through fantastic worlds filled with high-end collectibles – whether from dark video games, epic movie scenes, or iconic anime universes.

As seen in the latest episode, several exciting pre-order highlights from Prime 1 are still to come this year. The showcase is clearly dominated by the gaming section. Among the most exciting new additions are certainly the statues from »Silent Hill 2«, »DOOM: The Dark Ages«, and »God of War Ragnarök«. The 1/4 scale statues of James Sunderland, Pyramid Head, and the iconic Bubble Head Nurse (available in three variants) capture the gloomy atmosphere of the psychological survival horror classic »Silent Hill 2« in a truly impressive way. No less striking – and significantly more brutal – are the statues of the Doom Slayer and the terrifying Imp Stalker, also in the same scale. More powerful than ever, and presented in a majestic 1/3 scale, we're looking forward to "Master Thyself Kratos" and "Young Kratos" on their legendary thrones – two sublime representations of the beloved character, based on »God of War Ragnarök« and part of the epic "Throne Legacy Collection".

As always, manga and anime fans weren't left out in the Next Level Showcase either. Extravagant premium statues from titles like »KILL la KILL«, »Evangelion«, and of course »Berserk« undoubtedly delivered some real wow moments during the roughly 90-minute presentation.

But let's dive straight into our personal favorites from the latest showcase. The moment we laid eyes on "Jake Sully & The Great Leonopteryx" and "Neytiri & Thanator" – two 1/4 scale statues staged with incredible elegance and flawless attention to detail – we were left speechless. It's great to see Prime 1 dedicating the "Avatar Legacy Collection" to this modern classic, especially with Avatar 3 on the horizon. Fresh from a bloody battle and striking a bold yet seductive pose atop a throne made from the remains of her enemies, the warrior Red Sonja reveals herself in all her glory. "Long Live the Queen" is the theme of this breathtaking 1/3 scale statue that sent social media into a frenzy over the weekend. Her fierce and stunning presence has been captured with jaw-dropping realism, and quite honestly, we're blown away. This creative interpretation was inspired by a fantastic artwork by artist Ian MacDonald. Red Sonja will be made available in our shop for pre-order in the course of this week.

Another iconic female comic character deserves a mention. Although this statue was originally revealed during the previous Next Level Showcase, it has now been significantly reworked and updated: Catwoman in a 1/3 scale statue, based on the »Batman: Hush« comics. Prime 1 has taken things up a notch by upgrading this piece to a "Real Elite Masterline" statue. Not only did Catwoman receive a new color scheme for her costume, but the entire base has been redesigned, and most notably, the head sculpts have been massively improved. The eyes, the skin texture, the hair – this is truly "Next Level". Wow!

All in all, the 15th edition of the Next Level Showcase was once again an impressive presentation packed with highlights and exciting new reveals. Prime 1 Studio is keeping up the pace in delivering high-quality collectibles for fans of all genres, which of course have their price - and need their space ;). As always, keep an eye on our shop – we'll list all the latest releases as soon as they're available for pre-order...

Martial arts dramas have a long and successful tradition. From »Bloodsport«, »Karate Kid« and »Rocky« to »The Fighter«, »Creed« and »Million Dollar Baby« – audiences love it when fists fly in the ring while the deepest emotions and most vulnerable moments of these athletes are laid bare. Even better, when those intimate moments are based on true events.

Benny Safdie – who, together with his brother, made a name for himself as the co-director of »Uncut Gems« and who has recently appeared as an actor in »Oppenheimer« and »Obi-Wan Kenobi« – has now directed his first solo feature »The Smashing Machine«, casting Dwayne »The Rock« Johnson as opioid-addicted wrestling and mixed martial arts star Mark Kerr in his most vulnerable role to date. Critics say the film is essentially the opposite of what one would expect from a wrestling movie starring Johnson: here, the focus is on the human being, not the machine. Emily Blunt also receives praise for her performance as Kerr's girlfriend Dawn Staples. Their relationship and the vicious cycle of pain and painkillers form the emotional core of the story.

For MMA and wrestling fans, »The Smashing Machine« is an absolute must-see. Watch the trailer for the A24 release, which is hitting cinemas right now:
https://youtu.be/aRpnP3LZ99g

Also a must-see: the wrestling section in our shop!
https://www.space-figuren.de/Mehr/Wrestling:::4687_5277.html

Today, Sony is celebrating the release of »Ghost of Yōtei«, the sequel to the successful game »Ghost of Tsushima«, exclusively for PlayStation 5. Regarding the story, both parts are independent of each other. You don't have to have spent hours playing the previous game to be able to dive into the story of the protagonist Atsu. Nevertheless, the developer studio Sucker Punch picks up right where they left off with »Ghost of Tsushima« in terms of attention to detail and fun gameplay: a beautifully designed open world, dynamic combat, and a deep story.

About 329 years after the events of the first game, the story begins in 1603 on the Japanese island of Hokkaidō, then known as Ezo. Mercenary Atsu is consumed by an unrelenting thirst for revenge after the "Yōtei Six" murdered her family and left her for dead. Therefore, she slips into the role of the "Ghost", an Onryō or vengeful spirit, to finally get rid of her enemies - one by one. Enjoy the trailer for a thrilling glimpse of »Ghost of Yōtei«:
https://youtu.be/sLcksHR30UA

We can hardly wait to dive into old Japan!

Every now and then, there comes a film we all find ourselves feverishly anticipating – the kind where every trailer is devoured, analyzed, and spun into countless theories. »Frankenstein« from scaretale-grandmaster Guillermo del Toro (»Pan's Labyrinth«), is exactly that kind of film. Now, four months after the first one, the second trailer has finally arrived.
https://youtu.be/8aulMPhE12g

While the initial teaser featured the voice of Oscar Isaac's Victor Frankenstein, now we hear Jacob Elordi for the first time as the Creature. And what a voice-over it is: eloquent, charismatic, almost hypnotic. At the same time, the imagery makes clear just how unstoppable and powerful the wretched being really is. This means we are actually getting the version of the Creature as Mary Shelley described him in her novel – a true Caliban: highly intelligent, articulate, towering, possessing superhuman strength … and above all, despite his scars, beautiful.

In just over a month, the wait will be over: following the stop-motion »Pinocchio«, the Netflix/del Toro collaboration enters its next chapter. What awaits us is a visually spellbinding dark fairy-tale epic, starring not only Isaac and Elordi but also Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz.

In the year 1922, »Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror« hit the cinemas of the Weimar Republic. It was directed by the brilliant Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau. The film is an unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's novel »Dracula«. Screenwriter Henrik Galeen altered a few details of the plot, changed the locations, and invented new names for the characters. Thus, the aristocratic Count Dracula became the rat-like Count Orlok, played by the theater actor Max Schreck.

Bram Stoker's widow, was not amused, took the case to court, won, and subsequently ordered the destruction of all copies of the film. Fortunately for all of us, a few copies had already made it abroad and were beyond legal recourse. Thus, one of the greatest works of German Expressionism was preserved for us.

Count Orlok became one of the first icons of horror. His tall, gaunt figure, pointed ears, rodent incisors, and spider-esque fingers with claw-like nails make him seem barely human. He is a solitary creature of the night, as tragic as he is sinister.

This unmistakable appearance is just as terrifying today as it was 100 years ago. It's echoed not only in remakes starring Klaus Kinski or Doug Jones, or in the reinterpretation featuring Bill Skarsgård by Robert Eggers, released in December of 2024. He's also an appearance that practically cries out for collectibles and has now amassed a well-stocked gallery of action figures, busts, and statues.

A major highlight for us was the fantastic 1/6 scale collectible figure from Kaustic Plastik and Infinite Statue & Collectibles, which was released to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this classic. The winning team of the two Italian manufacturers once again contributes its combined expertise and now presents Count Orlok as a Plus Format statue. It's the first work in this line, in which legendary characters are immortalized as statues made of resin with PVC heads in a 1:4 scale, with film-accurate, hand-sewn costumes, presented on an artfully designed base.

The horror fans in our crew were already thrilled, but everyone else was quickly won over by this work and unanimously voted Count Orlok our 💥 Product of the Month 💥 for Shocktober 2025.

We can't get enough of the details in this portrait. The precise modeling and the congenial paintwork, complemented by woolly hair for his eyebrows and behind his ears, bring the undead to life. The accurately modeled bony, veined hands with terrifying fingernails are a work of art in themselves. The statue is limited to 180 pieces worldwide and is beautifully enhanced by a base in a catacomb design with stone arches, bones, skulls, and rats, reminding us of the horror of the plague that came to Wisborg with Nosferatu.

Yesterday, Disney gave us the final trailer for »Zootopia 2«! The sequel to the 2016 animated hit is set to be released in theaters in late November.

After uncovering a conspiracy in the first film, Judy the Rabbit and Nick the Fox are now officially working as a team for the Zootopia Police Department – ​​albeit with a rocky start. When a snake appears in the city of mammals, chaos erupts... and Judy and Nick get the chance to prove themselves. But to do so, they must delve into a completely new, hidden world.
Watch the trailer here:
https://youtu.be/5AwtptT8X8k

We're excited to see how the detective duo will solve the case and are looking forward to a great animated film that's guaranteed fun for the whole family!

This week is going to be bloody and darkly humorous, because with »The Toxic Avenger« and »One Battle After Another« probably the most absurd must-see films of the year are hitting our big screens!

In the remake of the cult trash classic »The Toxic Avenger«, Peter Dinklage takes on the role of Winston Gooze, who becomes a deformed vigilante after an accident involving toxic waste. The film blends splatter horror, superhero satire, and social commentary with explosive action. Along the way, the toxic anthropomorphic blob faces bizarre villains – played by none other than Kevin Bacon and Elijah Wood. Director Macon Blair stays true to the anarchic spirit of the original, relying on practical effects and exaggeration to celebrate the over-the-top elements of the splatter genre. This is going to be a hell of a ride!
By the way, you can still get the Ultimate Toxie by Super7 from the 1984 original in our shop:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Filme/Atomic-Hero/Ultimate-Toxie-The-Toxic-Avenger::27527.html

Although the second film, »One Battle After Another«, seems to take a completely different path, it has quite a lot in common with »The Toxic Avenger«. Here too, a divided society forces Bob Ferguson, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, to become a reluctant avenger. Brutal action collides with philosophical questions about the necessity of extremist movements and personal responsibility in politically troubled times. Critics are already calling this action satire based on the novel »Vineland« by Thomas Pynchon Paul Thomas Anderson's most important film to date.

Are you planning to watch one of these films – or maybe even both – in the cinema? If so, we wish you an insanely good time!

»Silent Hill f« lives up to that motto. With this work, developer studio NeoBards and publisher KONAMI give us a visual treat that crawls under your skin in many ways. The new game in the popular franchise is all about Japanese horror and focuses on beauty so perfect that it makes you feel extreme discomfort. The game is released today for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.

The story is set in the 1960s in Japan. Shimizu Hinako lives in the remote town of Ebisugaoka, which is suddenly devoured by thick fog. Grotesque monsters appear, and Hinako must face them to avoid falling prey to the horror. However, there seems to be more than she sees at first glance. Check out the story trailer:
https://youtu.be/KWKLv3osnsA

In »Silent Hill f« shocking monstrosities await the player, that send shivers down your spine. But surely you also still remember the classic »Silent Hill« creatures. In our shop you can find the 1/6 Scale Bubble Head Nurse from »Silent Hill 2« by the manufacturer Iconiq Studios - creepy!
https://www.space-figuren.de/Games/Silent-Hill/1-6-Scale-Bubble-Head-Nurse-Silent-Hill-2::24834.html?language=en

Do you think you're tough enough for the new »Silent Hill« game? 😜

Over the past few days, we've once again been spoiled with a whole bunch of goodies from the trailer world: a brand-new trailer for the long-awaited magician sequel »Now You See Me: Now You Don't«, the heavenly comedy »Good Fortune« starring Keanu Reeves, and the mystery thriller series »Lazarus« with Bill Nighy and Sam Claflin – but we especially want to take a closer look at the following three previews:

»The Bride!«
When it was announced that Maggie Gyllenhaal would be directing a musical based on the horror classic, our skepticism and curiosity were about equally high. But once the cast was revealed, expectations skyrocketed: Christian Bale as Frankenstein's Monster? SIGN ME UP! Jessie Buckley in the titular role? HELL YEAH! And we have to say: the first trailer now released looks damn good. It kind of feels like what we were actually hoping for from »Joker: Folie à Deux« – mad, dark, and deeply tragic. The Prohibition-era 1930s setting is also a brilliant choice and gives the film a strong film noir character. We're excited! Too bad we didn't get a taste of the music yet – that could make or break the movie. Here's the trailer:
https://youtu.be/LJraZRHhFwQ

»It: Welcome to Derry«
We're staying in the horror genre: starting October 26, we're getting the first of three announced seasons of the prequel series to the »It« movies on HBO Max. The trailer shows the classic conflict of a small American town in the 1960s, when a Black family moves into a white neighborhood – but then the mood quickly shifts into pure terror. Already, it feels much darker than the two feature films, and of course we also get a brief but scary glimpse of Bill Skarsgård in his iconic role as Pennywise. Stephen King fans are also treated to a fun mystery, since the mention of Shawshank Prison raises the question: does this series take place in the same universe as »The Shawshank Redemption«? See for yourselves:
https://youtu.be/oKa6u7LT0qE

»Robin Hood«
Finally, MGM+ gives us the first full-length trailer for the series »Robin Hood«, with Sean Bean as the Sheriff of Nottingham – which probably means (no spoilers, but still) we're in for yet another Sean Bean onscreen death. Unlike the fantasy flop from 2018, this interpretation of the outlaw legend seems to lean more towards the classic historical drama tone, and that just works perfectly for the material. Authentic medieval epics without wizards and dragons have become a rarity, and we're definitely feeling that sword-and-sandal – or rather bow-and-hood – nostalgia. Watch the epic trailer here:
https://youtu.be/SDfWMSNQEJc 

By the way, another darker take on the legend, »The Death of Robin Hood«, is also in the works. This time Hugh Jackman is set to play the outlaw, with Bill Skarsgård also involved.

It's finally here: the first teaser for »The Mandalorian and Grogu«, the feature film based on the now legendary Mandalorian series about Din Djarin and Din Grogu!
https://youtu.be/_pa1KLXuW0Y

As befits a teaser, not much is revealed about the story yet. But the sound, the atmosphere, the humor, and especially the visual effects make us MEGA excited to see the two title characters again... and Sigourney Weaver, among others! Here we finally see the sci-fi icon in her new role. We can hardly wait to be in the theater next May!

»Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns«, the first of three highly anticipated films in the final »Infinity Castle« trilogy, is finally hitting theaters!
After breaking record after record in Japan, we're eager to see how it will be received here. Expectations are high – and we can't wait to find out what's next for Tanjiro and the other Demon Slayers, especially after the dramatic cliffhanger at the end of Season 4. The film picks up seamlessly from there and marks the beginning of the manga adaptation's final arc. And with two more »Demon Slayer« movies still to come, there's plenty left to look forward to.

Get in the mood with the trailer:
https://youtu.be/wPFeBxt7VXI

Starting today with a three-episode premiere, »Gen V«, the equally brilliant spin-off of the bloodiest superhero series »The Boys«, is kicking off its second season. Let's recall: the teenage superheroes, the “Guardians of Godolkin” around Marie (Jaz Sinclair), ended up in a closed psychiatric facility at the end of the first season, after discovering how teenagers whose powers were either unusable or unmarketable were being imprisoned and experimented on in the university's basement.

After the on-screen death of Victoria Neuman and Annie January's alias Starlight's escape in the main series, the mood in Vought-America has shifted entirely to Homelander's side, and the fascist-nationalist Superman knock-off has become the state's judge, jury and executioner. Against this backdrop, we find ourselves at the beginning of a new school year that will likely once again be blood-soaked, sex-drenched, and totally messed up. The new dean, Cipher (Hamish Linklater), clearly has no good intentions either. And after Steve Buscemi as Barry Dort in »Wednesday«, he already marks the second unmistakably sinister headmaster we've seen this year.

Sadly, Andre – played by Chance Perdomo, who tragically passed away last year — will not be returning. A truly heavy loss.

Just a little ironic is the fact, that the »The Boys«-series are being streamed through Amazon Prime Video, because Vought is a clear parody of media corporations like Amazon and Disney in today's divided American society.

Better late than never – the Hive has arrived! 👑🖤

Our August postcard had perfect timing… well, almost. We actually wanted to present the alien motif to you for the premiere of »Alien: Earth« on Disney+, but the post office was apparently afraid of Xenomorphs and kept the card in hypersleep for a little too long. 😅

To coincide with the release of episode 7, the prelude to the big season finale next week, we're making up for it now – with this great picture from @lordbobasaurus! 🔥

For the photo, Eugene gathered several NECA Xenomorphs to create a true Hive feeling. Instead of the usual cool tones, he was inspired by the atmosphere of the »Alien³« finale and bathed the scene in warm, threatening colors. The backdrop, by the way, was created by @the.diorama.project, whose dioramas are simply next level.

Many thanks to Eugene for this epic photo – enjoy the final episodes of »Alien: Earth«! 👽🌍

An impressive, most impressive, and fun weekend is behind us (and yes, we can still feel it in our bones): NORIS FORCE CON 7 in Fuerth near Nuremberg was a blast! It was really amazing what Star Wars fans got to experience over the three days at this beautiful event. We'll soon start working on our »On the Road« video to give everyone who missed this great show a little insight. NFC8 will most likely take place in three years – and we'd love to be there again!

To ensure that a very important event for the coming year doesn't get lost in all the hustle and bustle, we want to draw your attention to TOYPLOSION 4 today: Ticket presales started yesterday, as part of the date announcement! TOYPLOSION will take place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, once again in Castrop-Rauxel (in the Europahalle and the adjacent Stadthalle), and once again – unfortunately for our taste – on just one day. Accordingly, the limited number of tickets will likely sell out fast. So hurry up and don't miss the Most Powerful Retro Toyshow! We'll be there as always (at our usual booth in the Europahalle) and are already looking forward to seeing many familiar and hopefully new faces, enchanted by a childhood flashback. :)

Last night, the most important US television awards were presented in Los Angeles at the 77th Emmy Awards. The Apple TV+ production »The Studio« was the huge winner, winning Best Comedy Series. The Hollywood satire won a total of 13 Emmys, setting a new record in the comedy category. Seth Rogen alone earned three Emmys: Best Lead Actor, Co-writer, and Best Director in a Comedy. We think this win was well-deserved, considering how much we held our stomachs with laughter, especially during the two-part finale of the series. Bryan Cranston provided some of those laughs as Griffin Mill, who, much to our delight, also received an Emmy for his guest appearance.

In the Best Drama Series category, the HBO production »The White Lotus« and the Apple TV+ show »Severance« were considered favorites, but the award for Best Drama went to »The Pitt«, an HBO Max hospital drama that unfolds in real time. Since the series isn't airing here yet, we can't comment on it, but the win has piqued our interest. We were pleased, however, that Britt Lower was honored as Best Actress in a Drama Series for her performance in »Severance«, and Mr. Milchick, aka Tramell Tillman, was named Best Supporting Actor.

In the miniseries category, Netflix's »Adolescence« took the lead. It not only won Best Miniseries or Anthology, but also swept all but one of the best acting awards in this category, including 15-year-old Owen Cooper, who is now the youngest male actor ever to win an Emmy Award. The aforementioned exception is (quite rightfully) the award for Best Actress in a Miniseries, as Cristin Milioti delivered a true tour de force as Sofia Falcone in the HBO series »The Penguin«.

As always, there are many productions that we would have wholeheartedly wished an award for. Colin Farrell, for example, as Oswald "Oz" Cobb in »The Penguin« was our favorite among the actors in the miniseries. A writing award went to »Andor« for the episode »Welcome To The Rebellion«, and a directing award went to »Slow Horses« for the episode »Hello Goodbye«. In the dramas, we would have liked to see Pedro Pascal from »The Last Of Us« as the leading man.

You can find all the nominations and award winners on the Television Academy website:
https://www.televisionacademy.com/awards/nominees-winners/2025/outstanding-comedy-series

What were your favorites?

Over a year after the first look at Liam Hemsworth in a long, white wig, Netflix released the first teaser for »The Witcher« Season 4 yesterday, in which we finally see the new Geralt in action, fighting a wraith:
https://youtu.be/kQGshAJmdBU
Although we still see Henry Cavill as the Witcher, we'd like to give Hemsworth a chance. We're much more concerned about the writing, which has deviated increasingly from the novels in previous seasons...
By the way, Hemsworth isn't the only new addition to the cast – Laurence Fishburne will also be appearing as the vampire Regis in season 4.

We'll also be dealing with monsters in »Dust Bunny«. In Bryan Fuller's feature film directorial debut, which is set to open in US theaters in December, Mads Mikkelsen plays a hitman on a special mission: He's tasked with killing the monster under the bed of his 8-year-old neighbor (Sophie Sloan), that ate her parents. An imaginative story with a great cast (Sigourney Weaver and David Dastmalchian, among others) – the trailer is getting us excited:
https://youtu.be/lQqmOjPDlWg

There are some films that are like fine wine. They simply get better with each viewing, even years later. David Fincher's »Se7en« is one such work, which premiered in New York City exactly 30 years ago today.

Veteran detective Somerset (Morgan Freeman), and his impulsive young colleague Mills (Brad Pitt) are on the hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the seven deadly sins.

After the disaster of »Alien 3«, Fincher was fed up with Hollywood and ready to pack his bags. Luckily for us, he was offered the script by Andrew Kevin Walker just in time and was able to demonstrate his incredible sense of style and talent.

»Se7en« is set in a gloomy city where it's constantly raining. Crime scenes that seem like an antechamber to hell. A film like a punch to the gut. The movie set standards at the time and, along with »The Silence of the Lambs« is one of the seminal serial killer thrillers of the 1990s, which has been copied repeatedly and rarely equaled.

Today, the doors of Fürth's Stadthalle are finally opening for the ultimate Star Wars fan event: Noris Force Con! ✨🌌
The charity convention will take place there from September 12th to 14th – and of course, we'll be there as an exhibitor!

Awaiting you at our booth are tons of Star Wars ⭐ figures, statues, and replicas, as well as many collectibles from other franchises. We have something for everyone! And another highlight: On Friday night, we'll be taking over the Panini Comics Stage with our Geek Quiz – put your Star Wars knowledge to the test and show that the Force is with you! 💡🤓

So: grab your lightsabers, hop in the podracer, and head to Fürth! 🚀

Tomorrow, the new part of the crazy looter shooter series »Borderlands« will finally be released for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series and Windows! The developer studio Gearbox wants to return to the origin with »Borderlands 4« and make amends for the harsh criticism of the previous game. Both fans and newcomers should get their money's worth with devastating weapons, insane abilities and huge skill trees. You can play the adventure on your own, in split-screen with a partner, or with four players in online co-op with cross-play. As with the previous parts, the rule in »Borderlands 4« is: more players, more chaos, more fun!

Your journey as a Vault Hunter to fame and fortune crosses paths with a ruthless dictator, the Timekeeper. Now you have to win over the forces and factions of the planet Kairos to put an end to tyranny. This usually involves explosions, intense gunfire, pointed remarks and crazy characters. See for yourselves in the story trailer:
https://youtu.be/onY6y4NZ-t4

The manufacturer PureArts' »Borderlands« license is also a welcome addition. Two iconic collectibles are already available for pre-order in our shop: the 1:1 Psycho Bandit Art Mask Life-Size Replica and the Psycho & Claptrap Diorama. We are very excited to see what else is hopefully coming soon. Take a look at all collectibles from the games in our shop:
https://www.space-figuren.de/Games/Borderlands:::4684_4829.html?language=en

Will you give »Borderlands 4« a chance?

»The Long Walk« opens in cinemas today. The movie is an adaptation of the novel of the same name, an early work by Stephen King, which was first published in 1979 under his pen name Richard Bachman.

In a dystopian, alternate America ruled by a totalitarian regime, a group of teenagers participates in a deadly annual walking contest. The boys are forced to maintain a minimum pace, otherwise they face execution – until only one survivor remains.

The book was written as an allegory of the Vietnam War, yet the idea of ​​a totalitarian, fascist America is more tangible today than ever.

Francis Lawrence directed the film, having already gathered extensive experience with dystopian youth films through his work on »The Hunger Games«. Screenwriter JT Mollner also made a good impression with his movie »Strange Darling«.

According to critics, two actors in particular stand out: Cooper Hoffman, the son of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who first caught our attention in Paul Thomas Anderson's »Licorice Pizza«, and David Jonsson, who made a name for himself with his role as the android Andy in »Alien: Romulus«. Their friendship forms the heart of the film. Mark Hamill, who plays the nasty, fascist "The Major", also deserves a mention.

Reviews of the work are good, although not rave. A common complaint is that the film, at 108 minutes, is a bit too long. If you've read the novel, don't assume you already know the entire story, because the ending of »The Long Walk« was changed.

As a reminder, here's the final trailer:
https://youtu.be/Toj3Zxun7aQ