Film Previews

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”

PG-13 | 104 minutes
Director: Tim Burton
Writers: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Seth Grahame-Smith
Stars: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara
Release date: September 6, 2024

Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic, and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.

“The Thicket”

R | 108 minutes
Director: Elliott Lester
Writers: Chris Kelley, Joe R. Lansdale
Stars: Peter Dinklage, Juliette Lewis, Levon Hawke
Release date: September 6, 2024

When fierce bounty hunter Reginald Jones (Peter Dinklage) is recruited by a desperate man to track down a ruthless killer known only as Cutthroat Bill (Juliette Lewis), he rallies a band of unlikely heroes including a grave-digging ex-slave and a street-smart woman-for-hire. Together they embark on a perilous quest to track down Cutthroat Bill that leads them into the deadly “no-man’s-land” known as… The Thicket.

“Speak No Evil”

R | 110 minutes
Director: James Watkins
Writers: Christian Tafdrup, Mads Tafdrup, James Watkins
Stars: James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, Scoot McNairy
Release date: September 13, 2024

When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare. This chilling horror-thriller remake explores the dark side of social conventions. As their hosts’ behavior becomes increasingly sinister, the couple struggles to navigate the terrifying consequences of ignoring their instincts. The movie builds tension through unsettling atmosphere and psychological horror, leading to a shocking climax that challenges the boundaries of moral and ethical behavior. It’s a haunting exploration of human nature and societal expectations. ♦