Weekend Film Reviews: ‘Exit 8,’ ‘Faces of Death’

In the new drama ‘Erupcja,’ Bethany (played by Charli XCX) breaks away from her boyfriend’s romantic vacation plans to reunite with an old friend. Sapphic chaos ensues. Film critics Alison Willmore and Witney Seibold review the film along with 'Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,' 'Normal,' and 'Mother Mary.'

What if you were stuck in an endless subway tunnel with no clear way out? That’s the premise of the new liminal horror movie ‘Exit 8.’ Film critics Alissa Wilkinson and William Bibbiani review the film calling it the “best video game adaptation,” full stop. Plus 'Faces of Death,' 'The Christophers,' and 'Hamlet.'

Film critics Tim Grierson and Shawn Edwards review the latest releases: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Drama, Yes, and Kontinental ‘25.

In 'Forbidden Fruits,' a new hire at a mall store joins a secret witch cult run by her co-workers. The film is part 'Mean Girls,' part satire on faux feminist sisterhood, and part horror. Does it work? Film critics Christy Lemire and Angelica Jade Bastién review the film along with 'They Will Kill You,' 'Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice,' and 'Alpha.'

In ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Ryan Gosling plays a science teacher who travels to space to stop an alien microorganism from consuming the sun. Film critics Dave White and Alonso Duralde review the sci-fi flick based on Andy Weir’s best selling novel. Plus: 'Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,' 'Late Shift,' and 'Miroirs No. 3.' 

In A24’s ‘Undertone’ a paranormal podcast host receives ten creepy recordings from an anonymous source. Film critics Alissa Wilkinson and William Bibbiani review the new horror film along with 'Reminders of Him' and 'Slanted.'  Plus, the two share their take on who will win Best Picture at the Oscars this weekend. 

Flying sharks, animal kings, pond rules. The new animated Pixar film ‘Hoppers’ channels Looney Tunes energy. Alison Willmore and Witney Seibold review the film along with ‘The Bride!’, ‘Dolly,’ and ‘Heel.’  

The 'Scream' franchise started 30 years ago as a clever take on horror movies, but the latest sequel just isn’t that interesting. Film critics Alonso Duralde and Dave White review 'Scream 7,' 'Dreams,' 'A Body to Live In,' and 'Space Cowboy.'

Film critics Tim Grierson and Jourdain Searles review How to Make a Killing, Midwinter Break, Redux Redux, and Kokuho. 

Is Wuthering Heights worthy of your Valentine's Day weekend plans? Film critics William Bibbiani and Angelica Jade Bastién review the film along with Crime 101, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, and By Design.