Slip into something a shade darker when Nu Metro Cinemas screen Fifty Shades Darker, the sequel to the runaway box office hit Fifty Shades of Grey, at special pre-release screenings ahead of the film’s international release date on Wednesday, 8 February and Thursday, 9 February.
Nu Metro broke sales records and had attendance bursting at the seams, when it did similar screenings of the first film in this erotic drama franchise two years ago. Ticket sales for Nu Metro’s “ladies only” Girls’ Night Out (GNO) screenings of the movie on Tuesday, 7 February have already reached sold out-status for most cinemas nationwide – two weeks before the event is taking place.
Fifty Shades Darker follows a wounded Christian Grey, who tries to entice a cautious Ana Steele back into his life, but she demands a new arrangement before she will give him another chance. Her desire for Christian still dominates her every waking thought, and when he does propose a new arrangement, Anastasia cannot resist; they rekindle their sexual affair. As the two begin to build trust and find stability, shadowy figures from Christian’s past start to circle them, determined to destroy their hopes for a future together.
The film stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in the two lead roles; it also marks the return of big screen sex symbol Kim Basinger, who generated erotic heat with films such as 9½ Weeks in the late 1980s along with other box office hits.
Rumour is that Ms Basinger has been signed to also appear in the third Fifty Shades film.
Fans of the bestselling Fifty Shades series of novels have been waiting anxiously for the return of Christian Gray to the big screen. Fifty Shades Darker, which is based on the second E.L. James novel in the series, promises to expand the world of Fifty Shades with even more steamy romance, intense drama and erotic adventures, set against luxurious backdrops.
The sneak pre-release screenings of Fifty Shades Darker on 8 and 9 February will take place at all Nu Metro cineplexes nationwide and will be scheduled for all show times throughout each of the days. Bookings are also open for Scene VIP cinemas at some Nu Metro’s cineplexes. Scene VIP is Nu Metro’s deluxe in-cinema dining option – apart from luxury recliner seating, lounges, bars (at select cinemas) and enhanced upmarket facilities, a new a la carte food and cocktail menu was also recently launched.
What: GNO screenings of Fifty Shades Darker
Where: All Nu Metro Cinemas nationwide
When: 7 Feb, 7.45pm, with the film screening at 8.4pm (There’s extras on the night as well)
Note: Access to Girls’ Night Out-screenings is open to women only, but the sneak previews are open to all cinemagoers (pending age restriction). No complimentary, loyalty or other discounted offers valid for any of these pre-release screenings.
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