The Dark and the Wicked
NYT Critic’s Pick | Not Rated | Horror | Directed by Bryan Bertino
A family is threatened by a diabolical entity in this frightening and emotionally fraught horror movie.

Marin Ireland in “The Dark and the Wicked.” Credit…RLJE Films/Shudder
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS

Let Him Go
NYT Critic’s Pick | R | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Directed by Thomas Bezucha
The mature chemistry of Kevin Costner and Diane Lane goes a long way in this searing thriller.

Diane Lane and Kevin Costner in “Let Him Go.” Credit…Kimberley French/Focus Features
By GLENN KENNY

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Mortal
R | Action, Adventure, Fantasy | Directed by André Øvredal
André Ovredal’s new fantasy film seems more concerned with setting up a sequel than delivering answers.

Nat Wolff in “Mortal.’’ Credit…Saban Films
By BEN KENIGSBERG

‘The Informer’ Review: Lock Up or Shut Up
The film, starring Joel Kinnaman as a mole in a mob-run drug trade, makes for an absorbing time killer.

Joel Kinnaman in “The Informer.” Credit…Liam Daniel/Vertical Entertainment
By Ben Kenigsberg

‘Koko-di Koko-da’ Review: Torture, Kill, Repeat
A grieving couple is terrorized by three psychopaths in this unsettling Swedish horror movie.

Leif Edlund in “Koko-Di Koko-Da.” Credit…Dark Star Pictures
By Jeannette Catsoulis