Movies Released May 5, 2006

Friday, May 5

91 mins

An American Haunting PG-13

Based on true events that took place in Tennessee during the 1800s, "An American Haunting" tells the story of the only documented case in U.S. history (validated by the State of Tennessee) in which a spirit caused a person's death. With over 20 books written on the subject, and a town that still lives in fear of the spiritës return, the story is terrifying.
Courtney Solomon, Sissy Spacek, James D'Arcy, Rachel Hurd-Wood
Thriller Suspense Horror

Down in the Valley R

"Down in the Valley", which stars Academy Award Nominee Edward Norton and Evan Rachel Wood, is a suspenseful crime story set at the edge of the San Fernando Valley, a seedy place of horse ranches and immigrant gangs, where ten-lane freeways converge to create a cultural no man's land. A rebellious high school senior Tobe (Wood) and her anemic 11-year old brother Lonnie (Rory Culkin) struggle to escape their grim and hopeless existence and their overbearing father, Wade (David Moorse). Their hoped-for deliverance comes in the form of Harlan, a charming, yet mercurial man (Norton) who thinks he's a cowboy.
Edward Norton, Rory Culkin, Evan Rachel Wood, David Morse, Bruce Dern, David Jacobson, Ellen Burstyn
Drama

Hoot PG

Three middle-schoolers take on greedy land developers, corrupt politicians, and clueless cops in the mystery adventure "Hoot" based on Carl Hiaasen's Newbery Honor-winning book. Produced by Jimmy Buffet, Frank Marshall and Walden Media, "Hoot" revolves around a Montana boy who moves to Florida and unearths a disturbing threat to a local population of endangered owls. Determined to protect his new environment, the boy and his friends fight to prevent the adults from making a big mistake. Packed with surprising plot twists, quirky characters, and offbeat humor, "Hoot" is a classic story that's fun for all ages.
Luke Wilson, Rob Lieber, Logan Lerman, Cody Linley, Will Shriner, Frank Marshall, Brie Larson, Jimmy Buffett
Action Adventure Fantasy Family Kids
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The Proposition R

Australian director John Hillcoat and singer Nick Cave reconvene for 2006's "The Proposition", with Cave penning the screenplay and providing a soundtrack written with Dirty Three member Warren Ellis. Cave's 19th-century tale begins with the proposition of the title, as Captain Stanley (Ray Winstone) captures fugitive brothers Charley (Guy Pearce) and Mikey Burns (Richard Wilson) at a scene of bloody rape and murder. Informing Charley that he must kill his older brother, Arthur (Danny Huston), in order to be set free, Stanley drags Mikey to a decrepit jailhouse while he waits for Charley to carry out the deed.
Ray Winstone, Guy Pearce, John Hurt, Nick Cave, Emily Watson, Danny Huston
Drama Historical

Mission: Impossible III PG-13

Tom Cruise returns as Special Agent Ethan Hunt, who faces the mission of his life in "Mission: Impossible III". Director J. J. Abrams brings his unique blend of action and drama to the billion-dollar franchise.
Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Maggie Q, J.J. Abrams, Roberto Orci, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Keri Russell
Drama Action Adventure Sequel Spy

The Promise PG-13

A young psychiatric intern unearths secrets about the mental health facility in which he works.
Hiroyuki Sanada, Etchie Stroh, Chen Hong, Han San Ping, Chen Kaige, Zhang Tan, Jang Dong-kun, Cecilia Cheung
Drama Romance Foreign

Friday, May 5