Movie Guide: What's playing in Aiken for the weekend of Aug. 23

Aug. 23—"Blink Twice" New

When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. As strange things start to happen, Frida questions her reality. With Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum and Alia Shaqkat. Written by Zo? Kravits and E.T. Feigenbaum. Directed by Zo? Kravitz. (1:42) R

"The Crow" (2024) NEW

In this modern re-imgagining of the 1994 cult classic, "The Crow," soulmates Eric and Shelly are brutally murdered. Given a chance to save her, Eric must sacrifice himself and traverse the worlds of the living and the dead, seeking revenge. With Bill Skarsg?rd, FKA twigs and Danny Huston. Written by James O'Barr, Zach Baylin and William Josef Schneider. Directed by Rupert Sanders. (1:51) R

"Alien: Romulus"

While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. With Cailee Spaeny, David Johnson and Archie Renaux. Written by Fred Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues and Dan O'Bannon. Directed by Fred Alvarez. (1:59) R

"It Ends With Us"

Lily overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life. A chance meeting with a neurosurgeon sparks a connection but Lily begins to see sides of him that remind her of her parents' relationship. Based on the novel by Colleen Hoover. With Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Jenny Slate. Written by Christy Hall and Colleen Hoover. Directed by Justin Baldoni. (2:10) PG-13

"Deadpool & Wolverine"

Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy. With Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Emma Corrin. Written by Shawn Levy, Rhett Reese and Ryan Reynolds. Directed by Shawn Levy. (2:07) R

"Twisters"

A retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work with a new team and new technologies. With Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell and Anthony Ramos. Written by Mark L. Smith, Joseph Kosinski and Michael Crichton. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung. (1:57) PG-13

"Despicable Me 4"

Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. With Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and Joey King. Written by Ken Daurio and Mike White. Directed by Chris Renaud and Patrick Delage. (1:35)

"Trap"

A father and his teen daughter attend a pop concert only to realize they've entered the center of a dark and sinister event. With Josh Hartnett, Hayley Mills and Alison Pill. Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. (1:45) PG-13