New movie day: What’s landing in Spanish theaters
It’s a stacked Friday: three very different films hit theaters across Spain today. You’ve got holiday ghosts, a strange island detour with spies, and a heist movie that treats social media like its own character. Short version — options for everyone, whether you came for chills, dark laughs, or techno-thriller energy.
Scrooge gets a makeover (and maybe a few scares)
Ti West takes a swing at Dickens with Johnny Depp in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge. Expect a version that leans into eerie atmosphere and sly humor rather than a saccharine holiday special. The setup is classic: a miser confronted by supernatural visitors who force him to face mistakes, missed chances, and the possibility of doing better.
Why it matters: West is known for mixing creeping tension with oddball comic beats, and Depp brings an instantly recognizable screen presence. If you want a Christmas movie that feels stylishly off-kilter — and not just another romcom in a snow globe — this could be your cup of eggnog.
Wild Horse Nine: spies, Easter Island, and McDonagh’s dark grin
Martin McDonagh wrote and directed this one, placing John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA guys sent from Santiago to the remote Easter Island right before the turmoil of 1973. Steve Buscemi pops up as the agents’ boss, and a connection to a pair of rebellious students turns the trip into something much stranger than a vacation-cum-investigation.
What to expect: McDonagh’s signature blend of sharp dialogue, offbeat characters, and moral weirdness. It’s equal parts tense and funny in a dry, sometimes cruel way — the kind of movie that makes you laugh and then feel guilty about it five minutes later. The historical backdrop adds a layer of real stakes to the absurdity.
How to Rob a Bank: streaming heists and online fame
This thriller tosses a gang of social-media-savvy thieves into the spotlight as they broadcast their daring robberies to a growing online audience. Viral clout makes them celebrities — until it makes them targets. A seasoned FBI agent and a brilliant software engineer start closing in, turning the spectacle into a dangerous cat-and-mouse game.
Why it’s fun: it’s a modern heist with commentary about performative crime and influencer culture. Think slick planning, livestream drama, and the inevitable consequences when internet fame meets real-world law enforcement.
Which one should you pick?
Want spooky holiday vibes with an auteur’s stamp? See Scrooge. Craving dark comedy with political teeth and pitch-black humor? Wild Horse Nine is your ticket. After a tense, tech-forward thriller about fame gone wrong? Grab a seat for How to Rob a Bank.
Bottom line: three very different films, one packed movie day. Popcorn optional, opinions mandatory.