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CATCHPLAY+ streaming platform announces the release of several new films in April, including the horror masterpiece "Nosferatu," a classic remake directed by Robert Eggers that perfectly recreates the original's terrifying atmosphere and gothic aesthetics. Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård takes on the role of Count Orlok, facing numerous challenges during the filming process, including sharing a coffin with rats and maggots. Additionally, this month features the disaster film "Crisis Route" starring Andy Lau, the animated film "Attack on Titan: The Final Attack," the Thai horror-comedy "404 Ghosts Escape," and the digitally restored version of the classic animation "Blue Terror," catering to the diverse tastes of movie fans. On the series side, the crime thriller "Dark Hunter" and the healing culinary drama "Eating Down the Mountain" will be available.

CATCHPLAY+ streaming platform will launch new films in April, featuring several highly anticipated works across horror, disaster, animation, thriller, and trending series, with exciting content continuously going live. Among them, the horror masterpiece "Nosferatu" directed by the visionary filmmaker Robert Eggers is a remake of the pioneering vampire film from 103 years ago, showcasing a chilling atmosphere and unique Gothic aesthetics that have captured the attention of many film enthusiasts. Swedish star Bill Skarsgård, who gained fame for portraying the clown "Pennywise," takes on the role of Count Orlok this time, depicting a narrative where he wakes up in a coffin and has to coexist with rats and maggots in a cramped dark space. During the filming, Bill faced real rats and maggots and reported that he nearly went blind in certain circumstances and had to focus solely on managing his expressions but panicked when a rat crawled onto his forehead; this moment of terror was ultimately not used, and the scene had to be re-shot.

This month's film lineup is full of buzz, featuring not only the classic remake horror film "Nosferatu" but also the hero disaster film "Crisis: The Road to Redemption," directed and starred by superstar Andy Lau, as well as the box-office dark horse "Attack on Titan: The Final Season THE LAST ATTACK," a shocking conclusion of the phenomenal anime presented through a re-edited theatrical version that has moved countless viewers. In addition, "Doomsday Squad Login" is the first documentary ever entirely filmed in the gaming world, recounting the experience of three French players who played for 963 hours during the pandemic and has received great acclaim for its avant-garde shooting technique. The Korean film "Extraordinary Family," starring powerhouse actors Kim Hye-soo, Hwang Jung-min, and Jang Dong-gun, has achieved impressive box office success with 3.2 billion Korean won through its touching family narrative.

The Thai horror comedy "404 Ghosts Escape Quickly" wades between scares and laughs, telling the absurd showdown between a real estate con artist and the "millennial landlord" ghost. Classic animation fans will be delighted with the return of the digitally restored version of the legendary anime masterpiece "Perfect Blue" by Satoshi Kon, which opened a new era for psychological thriller films and its influence remains unmatched to this day. This year's Cannes Film Festival-acclaimed absurd political satire "Crime of the Future," featuring Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett showcasing her superb acting skills as an international leader facing an uncontrollable breakdown in a foggy forest.

In the series section, there are options for bloody thrillers and heartwarming slice-of-life stories. The New Zealand crime thriller series "Dark Hunter" will premiere on April 16, telling the story of an unassuming cleaner who is, in fact, a serial killer, leading to a showdown between two murderous fiends as a copycat appears. For a change of pace, the Japanese drama "Shita-san's Meals" launching on April 18 offers a warm, healing culinary journey, where the protagonist tastes various delicacies across eight brief episodes, showcasing the joy of solo dining, enhanced by mouthwatering close-ups of appetizing food.

• With horror thrillers, family dramas, fantastical animations, and healing culinary experiences, CATCHPLAY+'s April film lineup is rich in topics, satisfying various viewing demands for film enthusiasts.