JUNE FILMS AND STREAMS
28 Years Later
By Lori Vernon
12 illinoisentertainer. com june 2025
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une is shaping up to be an action-packed month featuring adrenaline rushes and intense stories. The horror / thriller genre continues to thrive, with exorcisms, A. I. assassins, and Danny Boyle’ s much-anticipated zombie sequel, 28 Years Later in theaters. Here are our top picks.
28 Years Later
Directed by Danny Boyle Rated R • June 20- In Theaters
Danny Boyle returns with a terrifying new story. It’ s been almost three decades since the rage virus escaped a biological weapons laboratory, and now, still in a ruthlessly enforced quarantine, some have found ways to exist amidst the infected. One such group of survivors lives on a small island connected to the mainland by a single, heavily defended causeway. When one of the group leaves the island on a mission into the dark heart of the mainland, he discovers secrets, wonders, and horrors that have mutated not only the infected but other survivors as well. Stars Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O’ Connell, Alfie Williams, and Ralph Fiennes.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Directed by Len Wiseman Rated R • June 6- In Theaters
Taking place during the events of Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro( Ana deArmas) as she begins her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Calatlina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Keanu Reeves, and Ian McShane co-star.
The Life of Chuck
Directed by Mike Flanagan Rated R • June 6- In Theaters An extraordinary story of an ordinary man. This powerful tale celebrates the life of Charles ' Chuck ' Krantz( Tom Hiddleston) as he experiences the wonder of love, the heartbreak of loss, and the multitudes contained in all of us. Co-starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, and Mark Hamill.
Dangerous Animals
Directed by Sean Byrne • Rated R June 6- In Theaters
When Zephyr( Hassie Harrison), a rebellious surfer, is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer( Jai Courtney) and held captive on his boat, she must figure out how to escape before he carries out a ritualistic feeding to the sharks below.
The Ritual
Directed by David Middle Rated R • June 6- In Theaters
Based on the true story of the 1928 exorcism of Emma Schmidt( Abigail Cowan), one of the most terrifying in U. S. history, the film tells the story of two priests- one questioning his faith( Dan Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past( Al) – who must work together to perform a series of terrifying exorcisms to save the young woman’ s soul. After years of disturbing behavior, she underwent a week-long ordeal in an Iowa convent. Witnesses reported levitation, unearthly voices, and supernatural strength. Sanctioned by the Church, her case inspired decades of horror films.
Absolution
Directed by Hans Petter Moland Rated R • June 13- HULU
An aging gangster( Liam Neeson) attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes in his past, but the criminal underworld won ' t loosen its grip willingly
Echo Valley
Directed by Michael Pearce • Rated R June 13- APPLE TV +
Julianne Moore is Kate, whose scheduled life is interrupted by her troubled daughter( Sydney Sweeney), when she shows up frightened and covered in someone else’ s blood. As Kate unravels the shocking truth, she learns how far she’ ll go for her child.