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Ford ). He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red . It also stars Danny Ramirez , Shira Haas , Carl Lumbly , and Xosha Roquemore , with Giancarlo Esposito , Liv Tyler , and Tim Blake Nelson .
The Dead Thing Directed by Elric Kane Rated NR • February 14 - Shudder
A young woman ( Blu Hunt ), lost in a series of meaningless connections , falls in love with a charismatic and sensitive man ( Ben Smith-Petersen ) who hides a dark secret that turns their affair into a dangerous obsession .
The Gorge Directed by Scott Derrickson Rated PG-13 • February 14 - AppleTV +
Two highly trained operatives ( Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy ) grow close from a distance after being sent to guard opposite sides of a mysterious gorge . When an evil below emerges , they must work together to survive what lies within . It also features Sigourney Weaver .
You , Me & Her Directed by Dan Levy Dagerman Rated R • February 14 - In Theaters
For Mags and Ash , marriage has become a series of arguments and compromises , leaving them both yearning for more . On their first vacation alone since becoming parents , their arguments threaten to ruin the trip — until they meet Angela , a free-spirited digital nomad who stirs unexpected feelings in Mags and gives her permission to be a version of herself she has not been in years , fun ! Intrigued by Angela , the couple flirts with the idea of a threesome , but it ’ s never as simple as it seems .
The Monkey Directed by Osgood Perkins Rated R • February 21 - In Theaters
When twin brothers Hal and Bill ( Theo James ) discover their father ’ s old monkey toyintheattic , a seriesof gruesome deaths start occurring all around them . The brothers throw the monkey away and move on with their lives , growing apart over the years . But when the mysterious deaths begin again , the brothers must reunite to find a way to destroy the monkey for good before it takes the lives of everyone close to them . Based on the short story by Stephen King , the film also stars Tatiana Maslany , Elijah Wood , Colin O ’ Brien , and Sarah Levy .
Cleaner Directed by Martin Campbell Rated R • February 21 - In Theaters
A group of terrorists take over a company ' s annual gala at an exclusive high-rise and seize 300 hostages in order to expose the corruption of the hosts . Their just cause is hijacked by an extremist within their own ranks , who is ready to murder everyone in the building to send their anarchic message to the world . It falls to an ex-soldier ( Daisy Ridley ) turned window cleaner , suspended 90 stories on the outside of the building , to save those trapped inside , including her younger brother . Clive Owen and Taz Skylar co-star .
Old Guy Directed by Simon West Rated R • February 21 - In Theaters
When his employer moves to replace the old guard , a aging hitman ( Christoph Waltz ) is forced to train a young prodigy ( Cooper Hoffman ). But when they learn they are being betrayed , the unlikely pair turns into a lethal team - with their double-crossing bosses in their sights . Lucy Liu also stars in this action-packed comedy .
Last Breath Directed by Alex Parkinson Rated NYR • February 28 - In Theaters
A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean ’ s surface . Based on a true story , Last Breath is an electrifying story about teamwork , resilience , and a race against time to do the impossible . Starring Woody Harrelson , Simu Liu , Finn Cole , and Cliff Curtis . february 2025 illinoisentertainer . com 13