Not Your Typical Holiday Binge: A Watchlist Serving Drama, Stirring Chaos, and Skipping the Carols

If you’re in the mood for something a bit different this holiday season, Lionsgate Play has you covered. This December, trade the predictable holiday cheer for action, mysteries, and deliciously dark thrills. Whether you’re into high-speed chases, survival stories, or pulse-spiking psychological horror, this lineup is the perfect antidote to the usual holiday fluff. Here’s your no-carols, no-mistletoe watchlist:

Hit & Run

When a seemingly random accident kills his wife, a devoted husband spirals into a dangerous hunt across countries to uncover the truth. But the deeper he goes, the more he realizes that nothing about the “accident” was accidental at all. With every clue leading to darker secrets, Hit & Run turns grief into gripping action and exposes a deadly web of lies that someone is desperate to keep buried.

Rush

Based on the true story of Formula 1 legends James Hunt and Niki Lauda, Rush throws you straight into the exhilarating world of elite racing, where ego is as powerful as the engines. As two brilliant drivers push each other to unimaginable limits, their rivalry becomes the very thing that fuels their greatest victories… and nearly costs them everything. Slick, stylish, and emotionally charged, this is competition at its most explosive.

Silent Night

When a grieving father loses his son in a violent crossfire, he vows revenge—but there’s one twist: he can’t speak. In this nearly wordless action thriller from legendary director John Woo, vengeance rages louder than dialogue as one man transforms his pain into brutal determination. Expect raw emotion, razor-sharp choreography, and a holiday night unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

P2

On Christmas Eve, an office worker staying late finds herself locked inside her office building’s eerie underground parking level. But she’s not alone. When a deranged security guard becomes obsessed with her, the night spirals into a terrifying cat-and-mouse chase with no escape in sight. Claustrophobic, intense, and chilling to the core, P2 is the holiday horror that definitely does not fit the vibe of the season, but a must-watch nonetheless.

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (Christmas Special)

Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman return in this mind-bending standalone special that transports Holmes and Watson back to the 1890s. The duo investigates a ghostly bride who continues murdering from beyond the grave, leading to a mystery that twists reality, time, and the very foundations of Sherlock’s sharp mind. Witty and full of deliciously intricate reveals, this special is perfect for fans of clever chaos.

Ditch the holiday cliches and dive straight into the action with Lionsgate Play’s diverse lineup of thrillers and pulse-pounding hits!

About Lionsgate Play

Lionsgate Play, a premium streaming service from Lionsgate India and Starz, offers bespoke quality content to its users. It boasts premium and curated content including Premieres, billion-dollar Franchise Movies and binge-worthy Box Sets. Lionsgate Play is accessible to consumers in the Philippines via www.lionsgateplay.com for Php79 monthly with PLDT Home and Php199 quarterly plan with Smart. 

A curated selection of Lionsgate Play titles is also available on Cignal Super, the Philippines'  first and only streaming aggregator app. With only One Login, One Subscription, users can watch content from multiple streaming apps for only P799/month (Premium+ Plan) or P499/month (Premium Plan).

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About Cignal

Cignal is a multi-platform media company in the Philippines, offering a wide range of content through satellite television, streaming services, and digital platforms. With a strong commitment to delivering powerful stories and meaningful connections, Cignal continues to bring joy and entertainment to Filipinos everywhere – enriching lives through innovation, technology, and the Filipino spirit.

About PLDT Home

PLDT Home is trusted by Filipinos to deliver the fastest internet connection and future-ready innovations to their homes. It is the only telco in the Philippines that has received the most prestigious “Fastest Fixed Internet, Five Years In a Row” award at the Ookla® Speedtest Awards™ 2022 – a first for PLDT and the Philippines. Enabling moments that bring the family closer together, PLDT Home offers unli-entertainment including Lionsgate Play and its library of award-winning titles.

About Smart

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is a wholly owned wireless communications and digital services subsidiary of PLDT, Inc., the Philippines’ largest and only integrated telecommunications company. Smart serves approximately 97% of the country’s population with its combined 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G network, providing mobile communications services, high-speed internet connectivity, and access to digital services and content to Filipinos, supporting the country’s growing digital economy, and providing the best customer experience for an increasingly digital Filipino lifestyle.