Margot Harrison

new in theaters BRING HER BACK: Directors Danny and Michael Phillippou ( Talk to Me ) return with a horror drama about two foster children who witness a disturbing ritual in their new home. Billy Barratt and Sally Hawkins star. (99 min, R. Essex, Majestic)

Tim Robinson stars in a tonally strange vehicle clearly pitched toward fans of his popular sketch-comedy show but accessible to outsiders.

“The Listeners” follows a resort manager forced to shelter Axis diplomats, who threaten to disturb the magical springs that make the property a success.

The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater has an overall rating of Rave based on 5 book reviews.

The talented Philippou brothers fill their second horror feature with a sense of existential despair, while Sally Hawkins' performance keeps us riveted.

In addition to The Phoenician Scheme, here's what is playing in Northern and Central Vermont movie theaters this week. Listings include new movies, vintage films and a directory of open theaters.

In addition to Materialists, here's what is playing in Northern and Central Vermont movie theaters this week. Listings include new movies, vintage films and a directory of open theaters.

Wes Anderson's latest never ventures outside its own universe, which combines the rhythms of screwball comedy with the madcap surrealism of classic animation.

New in Theaters 28 YEARS LATER: The third installment of the horror series that began in 2002 with 28 Days Later focuses on an island community that has managed to survive the apocalyptic pandemic. Danny Boyle again directs; Jack O'Connell and Aaron Taylor-Johnson star. (115 min, R. Essex, Majestic, Paramount, Star, Sunset)

In preparation for season 4, I binged the first three seasons of the acclaimed Hulu drama, which chronicles both the trauma and joys of restaurant work.