Finn Wolfhard in the Legend of Ochi Credit: Courteys of A24

new in theaters

CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD: In the dark comedy slasher based on Adam Cesare’s young-adult novel, a symbol of one-time success terrorizes a small town. Katie Douglas and Aaron Abrams star; Eli Craig (Tucker and Dale vs Evil) directed. (96 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Sunset)

FIGHT OR FLIGHT: A mercenary takes on an army of assassins to protect a suspect on an airplane in this action comedy from James Madigan, starring Josh Hartnett and Charithra Chandran. (97 min, R. Majestic, Sunset)

JULIET & ROMEO: This original pop musical, starring Clara Rugaard and Jamie Ward, bills itself as based on the story that inspired Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. Timothy Scott Bogart directed. (121 min, PG-13. Capitol, Essex, Majestic)

SHADOW FORCE: Action is a family affair in this thriller about two former special ops (Kerry Washington and Omar Sy) forced to reunite as a couple when they go on the run. Joe Carnahan (Copshop) directed. (104 min, R. Essex, Majestic)

currently playing

THE ACCOUNTANT 2 ★★★ If you’ve been waiting for the return of Ben Affleck playing a brilliant number cruncher with autism who’s also an ass-kicking action hero, this one’s for you. (132 min, R. Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Star, Stowe, Welden)

BOB TREVINO LIKES IT ★★★1/2 A lonely young woman makes an online friend who shares her dad’s name in this festival favorite comedy-drama, starring Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo. (101 min, PG-13. Catamount, Savoy)

EEPHUS ★★★★ In this comedy drama from Carson Lund, an amateur baseball team plays their last game before their field is demolished. Keith William Richards and Bill “Spaceman” Lee star. (99 min, NR. Playhouse)

THE LEGEND OF OCHI ★★★1/2 A24 expands into a younger market with this fantastical adventure about a girl (Helena Zengel) who befriends one of the creatures she’s been taught to fear. With Willem Dafoe and Emily Watson. Isaiah Saxon directed. (96 min, PG. Capitol, Majestic, Playhouse, Savoy)

A MINECRAFT MOVIE ★★1/2 Jack Black plays an “expert crafter” who gives his assistance to four oddballs trapped in a cubic wonderland in this video game adaptation. (101 min, PG. Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Star, Sunset, Welden)

SINNERS ★★★★1/2 In this supernatural horror film set in 1932, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to find unexpected evil. Ryan Coogler (Black Panther) directed. (137 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Paramount, Savoy, Star, Stowe, Sunset; reviewed 4/23)

THE SURFER ★★★★ Local bullies terrorize a surfer (Nicolas Cage) returning to the beach of his childhood in this psychological thriller from Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium). (100 min, R. Essex; reviewed 5/7)

THUNDERBOLTS* ★★★1/2 In the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry, a team of anti-heroes band together on a perilous mission. Florench Pugh, Lewis Pullman and Sebastian Stan star; Jake Schreier directed. (126 min, PG-13. Bijou, Capitol, City Cinema, Essex, Majestic, Marquis, Paramount, Star, Stowe, Sunset, Welden)

UNTIL DAWN ★★★1/2 Think Groundhog Day in a haunted house, with a group of friends trying to break out of a bloody time loop. David F. Sandberg (Lights Out) directed the horror flick; Ella Rubin and Odessa A’zion star. (103 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Sunset)

WARFARE ★★★★ Navy SEALs go on a mission in Iraq in this real-time war film directed by Ray Mendoza (who based it on his own experiences) and Alex Garland. (95 min, R. Majestic)

older films and special screenings

AMERICAN DELIVERY (Savoy, Mon only)

THE DEATH OF STALIN (VTIFF, Sat only)

DUCK SOUP (VTIFF, Sat only)

THE FLY (Catamount, Fri only)

THE GREAT DICTATOR (VTIFF, Fri only)

INTERSTELLAR (Catamount, Wed 14 only)

LIMELIGHT (Catamount, Fri-Sun only)

MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL 50TH ANNIVERSARY (Essex, Wed 7 only)

TOUS LES SOLEILS (Catamount, Wed 7 only)

open theaters

(* = upcoming schedule for theater was not available at press time)

This article appears in May 7-13, 2025.

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Margot Harrison is a consulting editor and film critic at Seven Days. Her film reviews appear every week in the paper and online. In 2024, she won the Jim Ridley Award for arts criticism from the Association of Alternative Newsmedia. Her book reviews...