[Movie News] In Theaters This Week – August 5, 2022

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This week sees a slew of new movies for audiences, mostly for more mature audiences. There’s an action film about five assassins on a fast-moving bullet train, a comedy about a family coming together to celebrate Easter Sunday, a film about a father who catfishes his estranged son in an attempt to reconnect, and more!

Bodies Bodies Bodies (R)

When a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game turns deadly in this fresh and funny look at backstabbing, fake friends, and one party gone very, very wrong.

Directed by Halina Reijn

Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Rachel Sennott, Chase Sui Wonders, Pete Davidson

Release date: August 5

Bullet Train (R)

Five assassins aboard a fast moving bullet train find out their missions have something in common.

Directed by David Leitch

Starring: Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brain Tyree Henry, Andrew Koji

Release date: August 5

Easter Sunday (PG-13)

Set around a family gathering to celebrate Easter Sunday, the comedy is based on Jo Koy‘s life experiences and stand-up comedy.

Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar

Starring: Jo Kay, Lydia Gaston, Brandon Wardell, Eva Noblezada, Carly Pope

Release date: August 5

I Love My Dad (R)

A hopelessly estranged father catfishes his son in an attempt to reconnect.

Directed by James Morosini

Starring: Patton Oswalt, James Morosini, Claudia Sulewski, Amy Landecker, Lil Rel Howery

Release date: August 5

What new movies will you be seeing this weekend?

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