New Movie Releases: Playing in U.S. theaters from this week

There are four major cinema releases in U.S. theaters this week, and we have all the details for you.

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New Movie Releases this week

Lisa Frankenstein - 9 February, 2024

Lisa Frankenstein is a horror comedy written by Diablo Cody of Juno and Jennifer's Body fame and directed by Zelda Williams, the daughter of the late, great Robin Williams.

Official premise:

'A misunderstood teenager and a reanimated corpse embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness and a few missing body parts.'

Lisa Frankenstein cast: Kathryn Newton, Cole Sprouse, Liza Soberano, Henry Eikenberry, Joe Chrest and Carla Gugino.

The Taste of Things -  9 February, 2024

The Taste of Things is a French historical drama written and directed by Tran Anh Hung.

Official premise:

'France in 1885. Eugénie worked as a chef for the famous restaurant owner Dodin for 20 years and is considered excellent in her field. Because Eugénie and Dodin spent years in the kitchen together, feelings arose between them. Their shared love of food has created unique, delicious and exquisite dishes that are second to none and attract diners from all over the world. However, freedom-loving Eugénie never wanted to marry Dodin. Then Dodin decides to cook for his beloved for the first time.'

The Taste of Things cast: Juliette Binoche, Benoit Magimel, Emmanuel Salinger, Patrick d'Assumcao, Galatea Bellugi and Jan Hammenecker.

Out of Darkness - 9 February, 2024

Previously titled The Origin, Out of Darkness is a British horror movie that is finally receiving a theatrical release in the United States after premiering at the BFI London Film Festival in October of 2022.

Official premise:

'About 45,000 years ago, a desperate band of early humans finds a new land to settle in. As they start to realise that something monstrous is hunting them down, they must confront a horrifying danger that they never could have imagined.'

Out of Darkness cast: Safia Oakley-Green, Chuku Modu, Kit Young, Iola Evans, Luna Mwezi and Arno Luening.

The Monk and the Gun - 9 February, 2024

The Monk and the Gun is a drama co-produced by Bhutan, Taiwan, France, the United States and Hong Kong. It was Bhutan's entry for Best International Feature at the upcoming Academy Awards and reached the final shortlist of 15.

Official premise:

'Set in 2006, the Kingdom of Bhutan is looking to become a democracy, so looking to hold an election, government officials organize a mock election as a training exercise. In the town of Ura, an old lama orders a monk to get a pair of weapons to face the imminent change in the kingdom. Meanwhile, an American antique weapons collector lands in Bhutan in search of a valuable rifle that falls into the monk's hands.'

The Monk and the Gun cast: Tandin Wangchuk, Deki Lhamo, Pema Zangmo Sherpa, Tandin Sonam, Harry Einhorn, Choeying Jatsho, Tandin Phubz, Yuphel Lhendup Selden and Kelsang Choejay