Playing at local movie theaters

BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE — Horror movie about a young werewolf (Agnes Bruckner) trying to resist her violent urges. To be reviewed Saturday, running time: minutes, PG-13 (violence, sex, drugs)

CATCH AND RELEASE — ** — It's hard to tell whether any aspect of this comedy-drama starring Jennifer Garner should be taken seriously. Running time: 115 minutes, PG-13 (vulgarity, profanity, drugs, sex, violence, nude artwork)

EPIC MOVIE — Some of the "Scary Movie" filmmakers return with this spoof of recent films. To be reviewed next week, running time: 86 minutes, PG-13 (vulgarity, sex, profanity, violence)

SMOKIN' ACES — * — The humiliating cameos from film, television and music stars only make this dark comic thriller more unpleasant. Running time: 109 minutes, R (violence, profanity, vulgarity, gore, drugs, nudity, torture, racial epithets)

VOLVER — *** — This dark comic thriller starring Oscar nominee Penelope Cruz is one of Pedro Almodovar's warmer, more appealing recent efforts. Spanish with subtitles, running time: 121 minutes, R (vulgarity, profanity, drugs, sex, brief gore, brief partial nudity)

NEW FILM SUNDAY

DELIVER US FROM EVIL — Oscar-nominated documentary feature examining claims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. To be reviewed Sunday, running time: 103 minutes, not rated, probable R (profanity)

RE-RELEASES

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE — ** 1/2 — It's not as hysterical as advertised, but this modestly amusing comedy does boast Oscar-nominated performances. Running time: 101 minutes, R (vulgarity, profanity, drugs, nude photos) (Starts Sunday: Broadway)

SNEAK PREVIEW

MISS POTTER — Renee Zellweger plays "Peter Rabbit" creator Beatrix Potter in this biographical drama. To be reviewed when it opens next week, running time: 92 minutes, PG (mild profanity) (Saturday: Trolley Square)

SPECIAL SCREENINGS

THE 2007 SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL — The grandfather of all Sundance alternative festivals concludes this weekend with awards-night programming in Park City. (Today: Treasure Mountain Inn, Park City)