Directed by Sam Raimi and co-written by Billy Bob Thornton, this chiller stars Cate Blanchett as a poor psychic who tells fortunes to get by in a backwoods Georgia town. When the local town trollop goes missing, lawmen desperate for clues recruit Blanchett for help, but her involvement then targets her as a prime suspect in a deadly crime. Keanu Reeves, Hilary Swank, Katie Holmes and Giovanni Ribisi co-star. 111 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English 5.1 and Dolby Surround, French; Subtitles: English; interviews; music video; theatrical trailer; scene access.

In a small Pacific Northwest town, recent transplant James Marsden discovers that the Blue Ribbons, the well-groomed jocks at his new high school, have a dark and dangerous side. Joined by fellow outsiders Nick Stahl and Katie Holmes, Marsden figures out what's behind the Ribbons' behavior, and that he and his pals are next in line for the same treatment. With Bruce Greenwood, Steve Railsback. 84 min.

"Scream" writer and "Dawson's Creek" creator Kevin Williamson makes his directorial debut with this darkly comic thriller. Helen Mirren plays a dictatorial high school history teacher who accuses top student Katie Holmes and her pals of cheating, threatening Holmes' chances for a scholarship. A visit to Mirren's house to set things right goes awry and leads the kids to tie her to her bed and hold her captive. With Marisa Coughlan, Barry Watson, Michael McKean and Molly Ringwald. 93 min.