Ayala Malls Cinemas exclusively brings Mike Flanagan’s genre-bending film “The Life of Chuck,” based on Stephen King’s acclaimed novella, to PH cinemas August 20

Brace for the latest cinematic journey at Ayala Malls Cinemas as it exclusively brings “The Life of Chuck,” written and directed by Mike Flanagan based on the novella of the same name by Stephen King. Starring a strong ensemble cast led by Tom Hiddleston with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, Jacob Tremblay and Matthew Lillard, “The Life of Chuck” opens August 20, with sneak previews on August 16 in the following Ayala Malls Cinemas: Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Glorietta, TriNoma, Bonifacio High Street, U.P. Town Center, Capitol Central, Centrio, Abreeza, Solenad and Harbor Point.

A home for stories that matter, Ayala Malls Cinemas’ passion for unforgettable curated exclusive films for its patrons paves for an all-new uplifting experience as “The Life of Chuck” is poised to start meaningful conversations with its life-affirming story – a celebration of joy, art and humanity.

From the hearts and minds of Stephen King and director Mike Flanagan, “The Life of Chuck” tells the extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This unforgettable, genre-bending tale celebrates the life of Charles “Chuck” Krantz (Hiddleston) as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us.

“Life of Chuck” is a departure from what both King and Flanagan are known for. But while Flanagan made his name in the industry because of horror hits such as “Oculus,” “Doctor Sleep” and “The Haunting of Hill House,” King – dubbed the “King of Horror” thanks to genre classics that include “Carrie,” “The Shining” and “It” – has always exhibited an incredibly humanistic approach to storytelling and has straddled a lot of genres beyond just horror, including “The Shawshank Redemption” and “The Green Mile,” both of which were adapted into films that were nominated for multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

“The Life of Chuck” celebrates the life of Charles “Chuck” Krantz told in three parts, backwards over time. Though it has elements of fear and grief surrounding death, the film still feels very hopeful and life-affirming. “I’ve never worked on something more joyful. I’ve never worked on anything like this – a movie that does not have one ounce of cynicism. I wanted so badly for it to exist in the world for my children. This is a movie I wanted them to be able to find in their lives when they might need it. And because it’s especially a new thing for me. I wanted to protect that swelling in my heart that I felt when I read it,” says director Flanagan.

It’s a wonderful feeling that audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival experienced as well. “The Life of Chuck” won the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 TIFF. Flanagan hopes that more movie audiences will experience the peace, hope, joy and affirmation he felt while reading the novella and working on the movie. “I hope the movie helps people look at our world today, at the challenges of each of our individual lives, and encourages them to sometimes put down the briefcase and let yourself dance, whatever that means to you, whatever kind of expression of joy dancing represents, you know, whether that’s painting or just being with family, writing, being athletic, you know, all these different ways that we can let our hearts out,” says Flanagan.

Ayala Malls Cinemas, strategically nestled in every bustling city in the country, brings “The Life of Chuck” within reach to every film enthusiast – from students to cineastes – and packs in a seamless comfortable experience with plush seats, updated technology, ease of ticket purchase and quality snacks always available at each cinema branch. Known for their lineup that includes prestigious, critically acclaimed movies that can’t be seen elsewhere, Ayala Malls Cinemas is a choice and premiere venue for exclusive movie releases.

Don’t miss the heartwarming story of “The Life of Chuck” exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas starting August 20. Catch sneak previews on August 16 at 6:30 PM in the following Ayala Malls Cinemas: Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Glorietta, TriNoma, Bonifacio High Street, U.P. Town Center, Capitol Central, Centrio, Abreeza, Solenad and Harbor Point. To book your tickets, visit www.sureseats.com. For other updates, visit Ayala Malls Cinemas FB and IG pages.