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NEW FOR TUESDAY AUG 4: THE SECRET: DARE TO DREAM, THE BIG UGLY AND MORE

Posted on August 4, 2020Author Maggie Getova

New to Rent

The Secret: Dare to Dream

The inspirational best-selling book comes to the big screen in The Secret: Dare to Dream. This star-studded film features Katie Holmes and Josh Lucas in a story about a struggling widow who meets a mysterious man. He brings a newfound hope to her life through the power of positive thinking, making her view everything from a whole new perspective. This is a heartfelt movie that you won’t want to miss.

The Big Ugly

Travel to wild hills Appalachia in The Big Ugly. Vinnie Jones stars in the role of Neelyn in this action-packed drama about a London crime boss enforcer who goes to West Virginia for oil. The whiskey starts flowing and the good times rolling until Neelyn’s girlfriend disappears – making him go on the hunt for revenge and retribution.

New to Own TV

The Good Place

What makes a person good? And what happens when you end up in the ‘Good Place’ in the afterlife? The Good Place answers life’s biggest questions and so much more through a unique comedic lens. Get the complete series bundle now.

Harley Quinn: Season 2

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Hang out with all your favorite DC heroes and villains in the second season of Harley Quinn. After taking down the Joker, Harley Quinn is ready to celebrate. But it’s not too late before Penguin, Bane, Mr. Freeze, The Riddler and Two-Face get in her way to try to take the top villain spot.

Explore the darkest depths of the ocean in Underwater, see what it takes to survive on an island in the classic Cast Away, and check out even more aquatic adventures while you’re at it in our sale.

Hang out with the friendliest robot in Big Hero 6, the jazziest genie of all in Aladdin, or the cutest lion in The Lion King. And if you’re looking for more heartfelt stories and animated adventures, check out our Disney Back to School Specials.

NEW FOR TUESDAY JUL 28: DEEP BLUE SEA 3, MOST WANTED, THE RENTAL AND MORE

Posted on July 28, 2020Author Maggie Getova

Most Wanted

Get to the bottom of a gripping conspiracy in Most Wanted. This crime thriller tells the true story of a man who was wrongfully convicted of a crime, ending up with 100-year prison sentence in Thailand. When word gets around, an investigative journalist, played by Josh Hartnett, sets on the twisting path to find the truth about what happened and who is really responsible. This is one intense ride you won’t want to miss.

Deep Blue Sea 3

Face underwater terror in Deep Blue Sea 3. This flick takes us back to to the island of Little Happy, where a team of scientists are studying the impact of climate change on sharks. All is fine and dandy until another group shows up seeking three monster-sized bull sharks. And it’s not long before it becomes clear there is something much more sinister going on in the depths of the ocean.

The Rental

Prepare for a secluded getaway like no other in The Rental. This horror flick centers on two couples who find the seemingly perfect oceanside house to stay in. The thrills don’t last long though, as they begin suspecting their host might be spying on them in the house. Layers and facades start coming down amongst the old friends, revealing secrets they never expected and forcing them to face ugly, terrifying truths.

You Should Have Left

Craving more secluded house horror? You Should Have Left has all of that and more. The story centers on a writer, played by Kevin Bacon, who moves his family to a remote house in Wales so he can concentrate on working on his next film. (This didn’t work out the best for Jack Nicholson in The Shining, did it?). The family starts to have strange experiences in the odd house, and dark secrets from the past start coming to the surface that threaten to tear them all apart.

Legacy of Lies

Legacy of Lies brings the action you’ve been craving. This flick centers on an ex MI6 agent who decides to help a journalist solve an old case. Pretty soon he ends up in the crosshairs of Russian intelligence, UK intelligence, and having his daughter held captive. Will he make it out to her before he runs out of time?

New TV

Deadwater Fell

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Scotland’s legendary David Tennant stars in the crime mystery Deadwater Fell. The series takes place in a seemingly perfect tight-knit community that is devastated after a deadly house fire, making shocking secrets bubble up to the town’s idyllic surface.

NEW MOVIES FOR TUESDAY JUL 21: THE HIGH NOTE, THE ROOM, THE PAINTED BIRD AND MORE

Posted on July 21, 2020Author Maggie Getova

NEW TO RENT

The High Note

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The fun turns all the way up in The High Note . This music filled movie centers on a singer named Grace, played by Tracee Ellis Ross and her assistant Maggie, played by Dakota Johnson, as they go through the ups and downs of working in the tumultuous music industry. Maggie’s striving to become an infamous music producer, while Grace is looking for the next step following her musical stardom. See what happens when these ladies put everything on the line in this fun, bouncy flick!

The Room

man and woman sitting in room filled with cash

What would you do if you could get everything you’ve ever wanted? The Room explores those questions and more, as a couple moves into a house where they discover a strange room that can materialize anything they wish for. It all starts off as fun and games, but they soon realize making those wishes come true has real – and often dire – consequences.

The Painted Bird

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The Painted Bird is a novel-turned-movie that centers on a young boy trying to get back to his family during World War 2. This is one emotional journey that is sure to stick with you for a long time to come.

NEW TO OWN TV

The Alienist: Angel of Darkness

In Season 2 of The Alienist: Angel of Darkness, Sara opens up her own private detective agency and teams up with alienist Kreizler to find the missing Ana Linares.