The movie which stars Sophie Ellis in the lead will have a horror angle to it and will release in 2020. Gretel & Hansel DVD release date is set for May 7, 2020, with Blu-ray available the same day as the DVD release.DVD releases are typically released around 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere. Gretel and Hansel, Orion Pictures's dark reimagining of the classic Grimm Brothers fairy tale starring IT breakout Sophia Lillis, will be in theaters on January 31, 2020. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Orion Pictures' dark reimagined version of Hansel and Gretel, the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale, has been in development for quite some time now. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Both actresses were spotted on the set together over the summer and fans of the first installment are interested to see how the child Losers' Club will be incorporated, though it will more than likely be through the use of flashbacks. This film is not connected to the Witch Hunters franchise, but given that movie's success and the lack of a sequel, launching a more "adult" and horror-tinged version of the story is arguably not a surprising move. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. Orion Pictures’ Gretel and Hansel release date set for 2020. Gretel & Hansel was released in North America on 31 January 2020 by Orion Pictures through United Artists Releasing. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. It follows in the tradition of Grimm fairy tales, and looks to capitalize on the increased interest in folk horror after Robert Eggers' The Witch and Ari Aster's Hereditary and Midsommar. © Watchr Media • All rights reserved, I Watched Gretel & Hansel at a Spooky Mansion with Director Oz Perkins and It Was Wicked, Director Oz Perkins Talks Being Faithful to the Fairytale in Gretel & Hansel [Exclusive]. Gretel & Hansel is scheduled to arrive in theaters on January 30, 2020.As of today, the movie has been out for around since its theatrical release.. RELATED: Naomi Watts and Sophia Lillis to Lead Claire McCarthy’s Burning Season. Don't have an account? Unlike the original Hansel and Gretel tale this live action is based on, Gretel is aged up, looking almost like a young adult taking care of an even younger Hansel. Release Date (Theaters): Jan 31, 2020 wide. Hungry and scared, they fortuitously stumble upon a bounty of food left outside an isolated home. Associated Press. The movie was a box office success and a sequel, along with a TV series, were talked about. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming … Gretel and Hansel star Jessica de Gouw has joined the cast as Melanie Troy, "a military orphan, who became a woman of the world far too young. Gretel & Hansel is an enjoyably moody, stylish, equally beautiful and unsettling movie that's heavy on grim and light on plot. Gretel & Hansel only features three primary roles, as does the tale that inspired it, but there is a new character added to the story as well. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. | Rating: 0.5/4 Another twist on the classic brothers Grimm tale, Gretel and Hansel is set a long time ago in a distant fairytale countryside and will tell the tale of a young girl who leads her little brother into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil. Just confirm how you got your ticket. 31 January 2020 (limited) Estonia. |, January 30, 2020 The film grossed $21 million worldwide and received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its visuals and cinematography, as well as the horror elements and acting, but criticism for the film's pacing. | Rotten (34). The film was meant to get a sequel, but one never materialized. Despite its slow spots, Gretel & Hansel is a refreshing and visually inventive spin on a very old tale that cautions perception and things that lie beneath the surface. The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. Gretel & Hansel's rich visuals satisfy, even if this adaptation of a classic fairytale gets a little lost in the woods on the storytelling front. Forgot your password? 30 January 2020 Canada. | Top Critics (8) Please click the link below to receive your verification email. Gretel & Hansel Theory: The Witch Lives on Inside of Gretel . They stumble upon the dwelling of an older outcast and she supplies plenty of food, but where exactly is it coming from? Gretel & Hansel Director Would Be Thrilled to Do a Friday the 13th Reboot, Gretel & Hansel Trailer #2 Traps Sophia Lillis in a Wicked Fairytale, Mad Max: Fury Road Director Insists There Was a Script Despite Rumors to the Contrary, Tom Cruise Awarded Honorary Naval Aviator Certificate for Top Gun, Armie Hammer Reveals Director Taika Waititi's Most Astonishing On Set Talent. Jack Wilhelmi is the horror features editor at Screen Rant, and has been with the site since 2019. monitoring_string = "df292225381015080a5c6c04a6e2c2dc". 'Gretel and Hansel': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything else about the fairytale thriller. Release Date (Streaming): Apr 7, 2020 Box Office (Gross USA): $15.3M. 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Essentially the story of a young woman coming into her power, "Gretel & Hansel" is quietly sinister, yet too underdeveloped to truly scare. Bringing Sophia Lillis on board is a wise decision since she just seems to be getting bigger and bigger. Per the THR story, the film will also include performances by Sammy Leakey, Star Trek: First Contact's Alice Krige, Arrow's Jessica De Gouw and Black Mirror's Charles Babalola. 30 January 2020 Israel. Because of the general familiarity with the fairy tale, the movie gets more leeway to fill its time with fantasy diversions and a slow build of horror revealing the disturbing process of how the feasts of food become prepared. and the Terms and Policies, Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. 2020's Gretel and Hansel updates the old Grimm fairy tale with deep roots in folk horror: here's everything we know so far about the upcoming film. 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