KPop Demon Hunters

November 2

1:30 & 7 pm

ALL TICKETS $8 all shows

Rated PG – 1hr 36min

Musical / Action

Since its release in mid-June, this Sony Animation adventure flick has become one of the biggest original hits in the history of the Netflix streaming service. As of this writing, it sits comfortably right behind Happy Gilmore 2 and its predecessor. Nothing stays long in the spotlight on Netflix because of the speed of its revolving door of content, so why has KPop Demon Hunters become immortal? Fans are clearly watching it on repeat, attracted to its catchy tunes, inventive visuals, and personal resonance. More than just another lazy animated streaming project, KPop Demon Hunters is emotionally empowering in ways that have made it a cross-demo hit. The sing along release of the film takes it to new levels of engagement.

When they aren’t selling out stadiums, Kpop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat. Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet — an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise. With undeniable catchy tunes that ‘hit the spot’, KPop Demon Hunters is pure bubble gum for the brain: fun, sweet, synthetic joy that sticks with you all day.

Best of all though is the music. The film’s nine original songs are all inescapably catchy and tuneful, making them obsessively fun to sing and dance to. One advantage to the sing-along show is being able to read and appreciate the lyrical poetry, enriching the story and impressing me while listening to the often fast, dense, multilingual lyrics.

It’s hard to encapsulate how effective all these components work, but Kpop Demon Hunters really is something special. For first-time viewers? It’s a visually and musically dazzling thrill ride. Families (or any movie fan!)  experiencing the sing-along show will love jamming out to great songs like “Takedown” and “Soda Pop.” Make sure to sing loud and proud to help the Huntr/x girls save the day.