Opening Day

Fantastic Four

Directed by Josh Trank; stars Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell

Outsiders end up in a parallel universe—giving them the power to alter their physical form. Screenrant.com points out: “Expect a grittier take but with some extremely fantastical elements.” Movie Insider describes it as a “contemporary reimagining of Marvel’s superhero team.”

The Scarehouse

Directed by Gavin Michael Booth; stars Sarah Booth, Kimberly-Sue Murray

Rejected pledges get even with their sorority tormentors in a haunted house attraction. Adamthemoviegod.com says it has “a vibe similar to ‘Urban Legend.’” Cgmagonline.com’s Phil Brown calls it a “fun, clever and nasty little genre romp.”

Ouija Resurrection

Directed by Israel Luna; stars Justin Armstrong, Nicole Holt, Swisyzinna

Viewers in a movie house are trapped by a sinister spirit. Horrornews.net remarks: “Not a great film, but … isn’t awful.” Horror-movies.ca’s Stephanie Joyce quips: “One more title that claims to be based on true events.”

Apocalyptic

Directed by Glenn Triggs; stars Jane Elizabeth Barry, David Macrae

Docu news team gets lured into a village inhabited by a cult. Culturecrypt.com notes: “Character motivations are as foggy as the surrounding forest.” Starburst magazine’s Dominic Cuthbert relates: It “doesn’t take a huge investment, but it’s demanding.”

My Love, My Bride

Directed by Lim Chan-sang; stars Jo Jung-seok, Shin Min-a

A look at the ups and downs of a newly married couple. Gofilmhd.com sums it up as a “modestly enjoyable love story.” Wftrok.com agrees: “Worth a few giggles.”

Doraemon: Nobita and the Space Heroes

Directed by Yoshihiro Osugi; with the voices of Masachika Ichimura, Marina Inoue

Doraemon uses a gadget that turns friends into movie superheroes. Kupaman.com asserts: “Story was simple, touching, hilarious.” Rorypnm blog concurs: “Light entertainment.”

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