Event Brief
Chinese Spy Thriller Scare Out Hits Box Office
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
Summary: A state-sponsored spy thriller has become a major hit during the Lunar New Year.
WHO: Zhang Yimou
WHAT: Spy thriller film Scare Out
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 7:50 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Based on real-life espionage cases
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