Movies Out This Weekend: 'A Quiet Place,' 'Blockers' And More

Moviegoers, brace yourself for the wide range of new releases headed to theaters this weekend, from glorious horror films to suspenseful dramas and hilarious comedies.

Looking for an intense thriller? “A Quiet Place” is a horror story about sound and silence, in which Emily Blunt and John Krasinski portray a couple who cannot even whisper if they want to stay alive.

“Chappaquiddick” delves into the 1969 controversy surrounding Senator Ted Kennedy and campaign strategist Mary Jo Kopechne's shocking and fatal car accident. Also based on true events is “The Miracle Season,” in which the Oscar-winning actress Helen Hunt shows her true grit as a high-school girls’ volleyball coach.

On a more lighthearted note, “Blockers” comes to the big screen starring Leslie Mann, John Cena and Ike Barinholtz as three parents who try to stop their daughters’ unsettling plan on prom night.

Here's what to see and what to skip this weekend:

Movies Out This Weekend

“A Quiet Place” — Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, directed by John Krasinski

What if you lived every day in fear as you tried to escape malevolent creatures whose hearing was so sharp they could even sense your whispers? This is the premise of “A Quiet Place,” which stars Emily Blunt and John Krasinski as a married couple whose family is forced to live in silence.

For Lee (Krasinski) and Evelyn Abbotts (Blunt), along with their three young children, silent language is golden. In fact, it's the only option. Why? They need to protect themselves from evil beasts who are hunting them through the sounds they make.

See it. Hauntingly impressive, this horror movie is a rare cinematic gem with a well-thought-out screenplay, Krasinski’s deft direction, and solid performances from a talented cast.

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“Blockers” — Leslie Mann, John Cena, Ike Barinholtz, directed by Kay Cannon

“Pitch Perfect” writer Kay Cannon debuts her directorial chops in a coming-of-age comedy about one of the most relatable rites of passage.

In the film, Leslie Mann, John Cena and Ike Barinholtz play an unlikely trio of parents who discover a series of suggestive text messages revealing a sex pact among their daughters to lose their virginities on prom night. With sheer determination, they join forces on a misguided mission to keep their daughters from sealing the deal.

See it. Cannon's comedy about parental angst and female empowerment delivers big laughs and big jolts with compelling performances.

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“Chappaquiddick”— Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, directed by John Curran

Jason Clarke and Kate Mara star as Senator Ted Kennedy and aspiring political strategist Mary Jo Kopechne in the suspense drama about the eponymous incident in July of 1969, when the young senator accidentally drove his car off the infamous Dike Bridge on Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts.

Swirling in controversy with layers of intrigue and implications, the fatal car accident claimed the life of Kopechne as she drowned trapped inside Kennedy’s car. The tragic event also marked the end of any presidential hopes for the 28-year-old senator.

See it. “Chappaquiddick” is riveting, thought-provoking, and relatable while remaining neutral on the subject matter.

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Related: What To Know About The Chappaquiddick Incident Before Watching The Movie

“The Miracle Season” — Helen Hunt, Tiera Skovbye, Erin Moriarty, directed by Sean McNamara

Based on the true story of the Iowa City West High School girls' volleyball team, the inspiring sports drama follows the team’s trials and tribulations after their captain dies in a moped accident.

In the movie, Danika Yarosh plays high school senior Caroline Found. As the school’s star player, she's ready to help the team's coach, Kathy Bresnahan (Helen Hunt), bring back another championship trophy in 2011. When she passes away unexpectedly, the whole team must band together to overcome their grief in order to reach the Iowa state championship.

Skip it. The film is a heartfelt tribute to Found, and Helen Hunt delivers a magnificent performance. However, the movie lacks compelling volleys, spikes and digs in its storyline.

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Top Photo: Emily Blunt and John Krasinski attend the premiere for 'A Quiet Place' at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on April 2, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images/Paramount)