The Debt (R for violence and profanity). International espionage thriller, set in 1997, about three former Mossad Agents (Helen Mirren, Tom Wilkinson and Ciaran Hinds) who come out of retirement to track down a Nazi war criminal (Jesper Christensen) back on the loose after already being apprehended by them 35 years earlier. With Jessica Chastain, Martin Csokas, and Sam Worthington.

Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark (R for violence and terror). Remake of the 1973 made-for-TV horror film about a 10-year-old girl (Bailee Madison) abandoned by her mother who moves in with her father (Guy Pearce) and his new girlfriend (Katie Holmes) only to discover that the spooky gothic mansion they’re renovating is haunted by creepy creatures. Supporting cast includes Jack Thompson, Edwina Ritchard, and Garry McDonald.

Fright Night (Unrated). 3-D remake of the 1985 horror comedy about a high school senior (Anton Yelchin) who enlists the assistance of a Las Vegas magician (Victor Tennant) to help make the new next-door neighbor (Colin Farell), whom he suspects of being a vampire, disappear. With Toni Colette, Imogen Poots, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

The Guard (Unrated). Comedy about a quick tempered Irish cop (Brendan Gleeson) who teams with a mild-mannered FBI agent (Don Cheadle) to crack an international drug smuggling ring operating in Galway. With Fionnula Flanagan, Mark Strong, and Liam Cunningham. In English and Gaelic with subtitles.

The Help (PG-13 for mature themes, ethnic slurs, and expletives). Screen adaptation of Kathryn Stockett’s poignant bestseller set in Mississippi in the early sixties contrasting the fortunes of privileged white females and their black housekeepers oppressed by Jim Crow segregation on the opposite side of the strictly enforced color line. A-list cast includes Oscar-winners Sissy Spacek and Mary Steenburgen, nominees Viola Davis and Cicely Tyson, along with Emma Stone, Allison Janney, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Aunjanue Ellis.

Inside Out (PG-13 for violence and profanity). Crime drama about a recently paroled ex-con (Triple H) forced to protect his best friend’s (Michael Rapaport) family from a crime boss (Bruce Dern) bent on revenge for an accidental shooting. With Parker Posey, Julie White, Michael Cudlitz, and Jency Griffin.

Midnight in Paris (PG-13 for sexual references and smoking). Romantic comedy directed by Woody Allen about the troubles of a couple (Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams) who find themselves reevaluating their elusive dreams while in France on business. With Kathy Bates, Michael Sheen, Marion Cotillard, Adrien Brody, Alison Pill, Tom Hiddleston, and Carla Bruni.

Our Idiot Brother (R for nudity, sexuality, and pervasive profanity). Paul Rudd stars as the title character of this comedy about an idealistic ex-con’s effort to readjust to civilian life with the help of his three sisters (Emily Mortimer, Zoe Deschanel, and Elizabeth Banks) after serving time in prison for selling pot. With Rashida Jones, Adam Scott, and Steve Coogan.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes (PG-13 for frightening images and intense violence). Prequel to the Gorillas Gone Wild series, set in San Francisco, pits primates against people after a scientist’s (James Franco) test of an experimental cure for Alzheimer’s leaves millions of chimps with human-like intelligence. Cast includes Andy Serkis, John Lithgow, Freida Pinto, and Brian Cox.

Sarah’s Key (PG-13 for mature themes and disturbing images). Holocaust drama, set in present-day Paris, about an investigative journalist’s (Kristin Scott Thomas) research on the story of how the family of a 10-year-old girl (Melusine Mayance) was torn asunder by the roundup of Jews in occupied France during World War II. With Karina Hin, Sarah Ber, and Kate Moran. In French and English with subtitles.

Seven Days in Utopia (G). Unlikely-buddies drama about a promising young golfer (Lucas Black) who’s befriended by an eccentric rancher (Robert Duvall) in a tiny Texas town after making a disastrous debut on the pro tour. With Robert Bear, Madison Burge, and Brady Coleman.

Shark Night 3-D (PG-13 for terror, violence, disturbing images, profanity, mature themes, sexual references, and partial nudity). High body-count screamfest about a Louisiana Gulf getaway which turns into a nightmare for vacationers sharing a beachfront home surrounded by shark-infested waters. Cast includes Sara Paxton, Dustin Milligan, and Donal Logue.

The Smurfs (PG for action and rude humor). Animated/live action 3-D adventure featuring the arrival of an army of diminutive blue creatures in New York’s Central Park after they are chased through a portal from medieval times to the present by an evil wizard (Hank Azaria). Starring Neil Patrick Harris and Jayma Mays with voiceover work by Katy Perry, George Lopez, Fred Armisen, Jeff Foxworthy, Kenan Thompson, and Paul “Pee Wee Herman” Reubens.

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World (PG for mild action and rude humor). 4-D adventure featuring scratch-n-sniff ”aromascope” finds a pair of pint-sized twins (Rowan Blanchard and Mason Cook) outfitted with state-of-the-art gadgetry squaring off against a nemesis (Jeremy Piven) bent on world domination. Cast includes Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Jessica Alba, Antonio Banderas, Danny Trejo, George Lopez, Ricky Gervais, and Tony Shalhoub.

Warrior (PG-13 for profanity, mature themes, and intense fight sequences). Sibling rivalry saga about an ex-Marine (Tom Hardy) haunted by a tragic past who returns home to be trained by his retired boxer father (Nick Nolte) for a big showdown with his estranged brother (Joel Edgerton) in a mixed martial arts tournament. With Noah Emmerich, Denzel Whitaker, and Kevin Dunn.

The Whistleblower (Unrated). Fact-based drama chronicling the heroic exploits of Kathryn Bolkovac (Rachel Weisz), an American peacekeeper in postwar Bosnia who uncovered widespread corruption, including a United Nations cover-up of the sex-trafficking of young women.

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