#MiddleburyCT #Movies
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” (PG-13) – Based on the video game franchise of the same name, this horror film follows security guard Mike Schmidt (Josh Hutcherson) as he starts working the night shift at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Abby, Mike’s little sister, is in his care and accompanies him to the abandoned family fun center, where she soon discovers a few animatronics that all seem to have a mind of their own. Although a local police officer (Elizabeth Lail) comes around to warn him of Freddy’s sinister past, it’s only a matter of time before Mike and Abby find out for themselves. You won’t look at a Chuck E. Cheese the same after this. Premieres Oct. 27. (Peacock)
Benicio Del Toro and Alicia Silverstone star in “Reptile.” (Netflix)
“Reptile” (R) – In this crime thriller starring Benicio del Toro and Justin Timberlake, a detective (del Toro) with a past of uncovering crooked cops is put on the murder case of a young real estate agent. Her body was found by her boyfriend (Timberlake) in their home, painting him as a prime suspect. But with one trail leading back to her ex-husband (Karl Glusman), and another leading to a mentally unstable man seeking revenge for a corrupt real estate deal, solving the case won’t be an easy feat. Del Toro’s acting prowess is what easily carries the film, along with a refreshing performance from “Clueless” star Alicia Silverstone. Out now. (Netflix)
“Susie Searches” (NR) – College-aged student Susie is the host of a true crime podcast that doesn’t really get much traction. Determined to make her podcast succeed, she covertly takes advantage of an opportunity to get herself more clout when a student at her college, Jesse, suddenly disappears. After Jesse does eventually get found by Susie, she gets praised as a hero, and her social status instantly begins to climb. But when another student finds incriminating evidence of Jesse’s kidnapper, Susie realizes that she might be way in over her head. Kiersey Clemons (“The Flash”) plays the titular character in the film, with appearances by Alex Wolff, Jim Gaffigan and Alex Moffat. Premieres Oct. 27. (Hulu)
“Surrounded” (R) – “Black Panther’s” Letitia Wright plays Moses “Mo” Washington, a female Buffalo soldier disguised as a man on a treacherous ride west in search of a gold mine after serving in the Civil War. When the stagecoach that Mo is smuggled on gets ambushed by thieves, she narrowly escapes death. But after deputies of the sheriff arrive at the scene, Mo is forced to stand guard for one of the thieves – legendary outlaw Tommy Walsh (Jamie Bell) – until they return with the sheriff. Knowing that other bandits from Tommy’s gang are riding in search of him, Mo must continue her endless plight of survival with all the odds against her. This Western film, out now, features Michael K. Williams in his final appearance before his tragic death. (Amazon Prime Video)
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