Bikini Bottom's most optimistic resident, SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny), faces a crisis of confidence when he realises that he’s too afraid to ride a new roller coaster. Desperate to prove his moxie to his boss, Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown), he accidentally summons the fearsome ghost of a pirate known as The Flying Dutchman (Mark Hamill). The pirate strikes a devious bargain: he will make SpongeBob brave if he can successfully complete a series of perilous trials in the Underworld. Unbeknownst to SpongeBob, however, the Dutchman’s true plan involves a wicked curse that could leave SpongeBob wandering the spectral realm forever.

Directed by series veteran Derek Drymon, this fourth theatrical feature for everyone’s favourite pants-wearing sea sponge was released in celebration of the franchise’s 25th anniversary. Packed with silly shenanigans, clever cameos, vibrant animation and a heartwarming message about staying true to oneself, Search for SquarePants is a delightful quest well worth taking.

Years after she first survived a series of brutal killings, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has finally found a semblance of peace in the quiet town of Pine Grove, living with her husband (Joel McHale) and their children. Their domestic tranquillity is shattered bwhen a new Ghostface killer emerges and puts Sidney’s teenage daughter, Tatum (Isabel May), directly in the crosshairs. Forced out of hiding, Sidney must seek help from seasoned reporter Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox) and fellow survivors Mindy (Jasmin Savoy Brown) and Chad (Mason Gooding). As the body count rises among the locals, the group uncovers a sinister connection to the original Woodsboro murders that suggests the past is never truly buried.

Original series creator Kevin Williamson finally takes a seat in the director's chair for this highly anticipated seventh instalment in the legendary slasher franchise, which once again blends the meta-commentary, suspenseful thrills and lurid kills that defined the film that began it all – 30 years ago – in 1996.