As the days grow longer and flowers bloom, there’s no better time to cozy up with some captivating movies after nightfall. This April, the entertainment world brings forth an array of cinematic gems that cater to various tastes. From musical comedy to action-packed thrillers, let’s explore the notable releases hitting the shelves this month.
Mean Girls
Cady Heron, a homeschooled teenager, transfers to an American high school after years of living in Africa. She quickly befriends two outcasts and together, they form a plan to exact revenge on Regina George, the leader of an envied clique known as the Plastics. The film explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the complexities of high school social dynamics. As Cady navigates this cutthroat jungle, she must learn how to stay true to herself while dealing with the conniving queen bee and her minions123. The musical take on this modern classic is sure to entertain audiences with its familiar characters and new twists.
The Beekeeper
When his good-hearted landlady commits suicide after losing her charity's funds to a phishing scam, former "Beekeeper" operative Adam Clay (Jason Statham) sets out on a brutal campaign for revenge upon those responsible.
Madame Web
The suspense-driven thriller stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future and realizes she can use that insight to change it. Forced to confront revelations about her past, she forges a relationship with three young women bound for powerful destinies.
Ordinary Angels
Based on a remarkable true story, this film centers on Sharon Steves (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.
Lisa Frankenstein
A coming of rage love story from acclaimed writer Diablo Cody about a misunderstood teenager and her high school crush, who happens to be a handsome corpse. After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness... and a few missing body parts along the way.
Night Swim
The plot centers around the Waller family, who move into a new residence with an old pool that provides water therapy for Ray Waller, a former major league baseball player battling multiple sclerosis. As Ray swims in the pool, he experiences an unexpected source of healing. However, the seemingly ordinary backyard pool holds a dark secret: it is haunted. The film delves into the eerie world of this supernatural pool, where the soothing waters harbor something malevolent and dangerous.
A complete list of this month’s movie and TV releases can be found here.
