A host of new movies are out this week, including a drama about a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor that pits neighbor against neighbor in New Mexico, the return of a popular horror movie from the ’90’s about teenagers that make a deadly mistake, the furthering adventures of the Smurfs, and more!
Eddington (R)
In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.
Directed by Ari Aster
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Deirdre O’Connell, Emma Stone, Micheal Ward, Pedro Pascal
Release date: July 18
I Know What You Did Last Summer (R)
A group of friends are terrorised by a stalker who knows about a gruesome incident from their past.
Directed by Jennifer Kayton Robinson
Starring: Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, Freddie Prinze Jr.
Release date: July 18
JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death – The Movie
Once-friends Gojo and Geto must protect Riko Amanai, marked as the Star Plasma Vessel sacrifice. Hunted by cultists and curse users, these powerful sorcerers face a mission that will test their limits and shape their futures.
Directed by Shouta Goshozono
Starring: Aya Endô, Takehito Koyasu, Anna Nagase, Yûichi Nakamura, Takahiro Sakurai
Release date: July 16
Saint Clare
In a small town a solitary woman is haunted by voices that lead her to assassinate ill intended people and get away with it, until her last kill sucks her down a rabbit hole riddled with corruption, trafficking and visions from the beyond.
Directed by Mitzi Peirone
Starring: Ryan Phillippe, Bella Thorne, Rebecca De Mornay, Frank Whaley, Bart Johnson
Release date: July 18
Smurfs (PG)
When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him.
Directed by Chris Miller
Starring: Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Dan Levy
Release date: July 18