13 September 2019
Down a Dark Hall (2018)
Fans of super-creepy horror will love this Spanish-American movie about a troubled young girl, Kit, who is sent to a mysterious boarding school when she’s expelled from her previous alma mater. There are only a few students – but while the ominous school buildings might be empty of people, they are full of secrets. It starts with strange sounds in the corridors, but soon Kit is faced with terrifying apparitions.
AnnaSophia Robb is Kit, alongside Uma Thurman as Blackwood Boarding School’s intimidating headmistress, Madame Duret. It’s based on the novel by Lois Duncan, which was optioned by Stephenie Meyer, the author of the Twilight Saga.
Original African stories by local talent
Spooksoeker S1
When Warno Alberts turns 15, he suddenly becomes aware of ghosts in his dorpie – and it’s now his job to banish them. Stream on Showmax from 5 December.
Made in South Africa
4Play
4Play follows four men who, despite their chaotic personal lives, find friendship, love and perseverance in Nairobi’s concrete jungle. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in Kenya
Die Tollie & Manila Show
A bold talk show where SA celebs join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag. Stream now, with new episodes every Monday.
Made in South Africa
The Station Strangler
The Station Strangler is a true-crime documentary investigating the serial killer who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the late 80s to the mid-90s on the Cape Flats. Now available to stream.
Made in South Africa
Black & Blue S1
Black & Blue, a Showmax Original police-based mockumentary series, now streaming, with new episode every Wednesday.
Made in Kenya
Ubuthe Uzobuya
Ubuthe Uzobuya delves into the lives of couples torn apart when one partner abruptly disappears without explanation. Stream now, with new episodes every Tuesday.
Made in South Africa
Princess on a Hill
Princess on a Hill is a compelling drama series that explores themes of power, ambition, and the cost of success. Stream now, with new episodes every Thursday.
Made in Nigeria
Brasse Vannie Kaap
Brasse Vannie Kaap is a documentary about the iconic, game-changing 90s group who helped make hip hop South African. Stream now on Showmax.
Made in South AfricaYoungins S2, now streaming
Soft Life, coming to Showmax
More Mzansi gold
Unfollowed S2 is now streaming on Showmax
Spitch Nzawumbi talks about hosting the new season of Unfollowed, which features 8 South African media personalities who have been “cancelled”. New episodes land on Wednesdays.
Made in South Africa
Izingane Zes’thembu S1-2
A reality show that follows the lives of the polygamous businessman’s children as they navigate life within a polygamous family.
Made in South Africa
Unfollowed S1-2
Unfollowed delves into the workings of cancel culture and social media through the real-life stories of media personalities.
Made in South Africa
Celebrate the festive feels with Showmax film Christmas Clothes
The heartwarming comedy film Christmas Clothes, directed by Athi Petela, premieres on Showmax on 6 December 2024.
Made in South Africa