CinemaScopes
Continued from page 12
discovers she can travel to The Further, the purgatorial realm of lost souls at the heart of the Insidious universe. When something evil comes after her, Gemma discovers an ability that changes everything: she doesn’ t just enter The Further; she can bring back what lives there to the real world. Once the demons realize her power, our world becomes their playground.
It Ends
Directed by Alex Ullom Rated R • August 21- In Theaters
In Ullom’ s existential horror directorial debut, a group of recent grads heads out on a late-night drive for grub, hoping to enjoy one final hangout before their paths diverge. Instead, they accidentally turn onto a never-ending, two-lane hellscape surrounded by untold horrors and cosmic forces beyond their understanding.
The Dog Stars
Directed by Ridley Scott Rated R • August 28- In Theaters
Based on Peter Heller’ s captivating bestseller, this riveting, epic thriller is set in a world where survival is instinct, but humanity is a choice. Scott tells the story of Hig( Jacob Elordi), a young pilot who, together with a military survivalist, Bangley( Josh Brolin), has carved out an efficient but isolated homestead in a brutal post-apocalyptic world until a mysterious radio transmission spurs Hig to venture into the unknown in search of the hope and humanity he still believes exists. The cast also includes Margaret Qualley, Guy Pearce, Benedict Wong, and Allison Janney.
Coyote vs. ACME
Directed by Dave Green Rated NA • August 28- In Theaters
After enduring years of catastrophic product failures at the hands of ACME, Inc., tenacious, unemployed Wyle E. Coyote( Genius) uncovers a corporate cover-up and spearheads an unhinged battle against the multinational conglomerate that’ s been blowing him up in the name of profit. Teaming up with billboard accident lawyer Kevin Avery( Will Forte), he takes on slick corporate counsel Buddy Crane( John Cena) and ACME, Inc., the profit-obsessed conglomerate behind every one of the Coyotes’ chaotic catastrophes. Also, there’ s a roadrunner. And dynamite. Lana Condor and Tone Bell costar.
Cliffhanger
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra Rated NA • August 28- In Theaters
In this reimagining of his 1993 film, Collet-Serra creates a new high-altitude thriller that introduces Ray Cooper( Pierce Brosnan), a seasoned mountaineer who runs a luxury chalet in the Dolomites with his daughter, Sydney( Nell Tiger Free). When a weekend excursion with a billionaire’ s son turns violent, they become the targets of a group of kidnappers. As the attack unfolds, Ray ' s other daughter Naomi( Lily James)— still haunted by a tragic climbing accident— escapes into the mountains and must fight for survival against both nature and her pursuers.
Colony
Directed by Yeon Sang-ho Rated • August 28- In Theaters
Horror master Yeon Sang-ho( Train to Busan) directs a new Korean zombie thriller starring Gianna Jun and Koo Kyohwan. Professor Se-jeong( Jun) is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference, causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong, along with a small group of survivors, must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations. august 2026 illinoisentertainer. com 13