Contagion
A deadly worldwide virus may kill, but is not limited to, these stars: Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Bryan Cranston, Demtri Martin and many, many more. If only New Year’s Eve had a virus. (Warner Bros.)
Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
A couple (Guy Pierce and Katie Holmes) move into—what else?—a haunted old mansion; soon, evil creatures in the basement are try steal their young daughter. Realtors always gloss over evil creatures in the basement. (FilmDistrict)
I Don’t Know How She Does It
A woman (Sarah Jessica Parker) attempts to balance a career, a husband, kids and a boss (Pierce Brosnan) we’re supposed to believe actually wants to tap “that.” Upside: Also starring Christina Hendricks and Olivia Munn. (The Weinstein Co.)
Mildred Pierce
Depression-era single mother Mildred Pierce (Kate Winslet) battles societal oppression, deceitful men and a hell-bitch of a daughter (Evan Rachel Wood) to survive in Los Angeles—and it’s only three hours longer than the 1945 movie. (HBO)
Red: Werewolf Hunter
When a human/werewolf peace pact is broken by a group of rogue ‘wolves, it’s up to Red (Felicia Day) and her band of militaristic hunters to stop a full-blown Lycan takeover. It’s almost as funny as Day’s The Guild. Almost. (Sony)
More New DVD Releases (Jan. 3)
Don’t Let Him In, The Fat Boy Chronicles, The Guard, Ice Quake, Justified: Season 2, The Last Lions, Puncture, Removal, Royal Pains: Season 3 Vol. 1, Shark Night
