Not a lot of big-name movies are premiering this weekend, but a number of them sound quite interesting, so there’s sure to be something to catch your interest. This week’s new releases include a Vietnamese mystery/horror film about a detective investigating a headless body found in a remote village, a romantic comedy about a desperately single bookseller who decides to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer in order to stop ruining her love life, a continuation of the Karate Kid franchise, and much more!
Bring Her Back (R)
A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.
Directed by Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou
Starring: Billy Barratt, Sally Hawkins, Mischa Heywood, Jonah Wren Phillips, Stephen Phillips
Release date: May 30
Detective Kien: The Headless Horror
Detective Kien investigates a headless body found in a rural Vietnamese village during the Nguyen Dynasty. As supernatural elements emerge, he faces chilling twists in this 19th-century mystery.
Directed by Victor Vu
Starring: Doan Minh Anh, Tran Quoc Anh, Dinh Ngoc Diep, Quoc Huy, Trinh Tu Trung
Release date: May 29
Imported Wives
Not everything that glitters is gold, and sometimes, what appears to be a perfect marriage hides a complex web of love, opportunity, and the pursuit of a better life.
Directed by Pascal Atuma
Starring: Sarahlynn Millington, Nancy Isime, Omoni Oboli, Pascal Atuma
Release date: May 30
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (R)
A desperately single bookseller, lost in a fantasy world, finds herself forced to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer in order to stop messing up her love life.
Directed by Laura Piani
Starring: Camille Rutherford, Pablo Pauly, Charlie Anson, Annabelle Lengronne, Alan Fairbairn
Release date: May 30
Karate Kids: Legends (PG-13)
After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso.
Directed by Jonathan Entwistle
Starring: Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, Ming-Na Wen
Release date: May 30
Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox
What happens if you travel back in time and eliminate your younger self? Terminally bored mad genius Tim Travers seeks to find the answer and unravel the time traveler’s paradox. The Result? A crazy comedic adventure beyond comprehension.
Directed by Stimson Snead
Starring: Keith David, Danny Trejo, Joel McHale, Felicia Day, Samuel Dunning
Release date: May 30
