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.”
