It will be a weekend full of pleasant surprises and resulting frustrations for film lovers this weekend. Some truly unique movies are coming out from some one-of-a-kind directors, but they might be tough to find in theaters near you. Also out this weekend, plenty of wide releases in varying genres. There’s, “The Last Exorcism”, “Takers”, and Neil Marshall’s highly stylized pursuit film, “Centurion”. Read on to discover the rest of your options at the box office this weekend.

1.       “Daniel and Ana”, I’m sorry to tell you, is based on a true story. When a brother and sister, who are also best friends, are kidnapped and forced to commit an unspeakable act together, it alters the course of their lives and mental health forever. The film is sure to be very disturbing but also riveting.
 

2.       “Louis” is a silent film, not only for its lack of audio, but also for its throwback acting and visuals. The previews look stunning, but finding this film will be a major challenge unless you live in a major market, because it will feature the live musical accompaniment of acclaimed jazz musicians. All we can do is cross our fingers and hope for a wide release with a recorded track sometime in the near future.

3.       “The Milk of Sorrow” is a visually arresting film that features a tragic storyline. A young woman named Fausta is suffering with a legendary affliction that claims her soul was affected by the sorrow transferred through her victimized mother’s breast milk. Now, years later, after the death of her mother, Fausta must find a way to break free of this affliction in the absence of her mother in order to truly live.

4.       “High Water” comes from acclaimed thrill-seeking documentary filmmaker Dana Brown. This time, he heads to a famous (and infamous) seven mile stretch of beach in Hawaii that offers the biggest waves in the world. This same area has also claimed the lives of many surfers with its dangerous reef. The film covers multiple surfers over a span of time and one massive competition.   

5.       “Change of Plans” features one candid dinner party with friends whose lives are intertwined in more ways than even they know. In a comedic, almost screwball plotline, we watch as connections and dysfunctions are revealed behind the scenes at an annual dinner party where everyone pretends they’re fine.