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Boogeyman Horror thriller about a young man who returns to his old bedroom, the site of events that traumatized him early in life. Directed by Stephen T. Kay (“The Last Time I Committed Suicide,” “Get Carter”) from a screenplay by Eric Kripke (TV’s “Tarzan”), Juliet Snowden and Stiles White. With Barry Watson (“Sorority Boys”), Emily Deschanel (“Spider-Man 2”), Lucy Lawless (“Eurotrip”), Robyn Malcolm (“Sylvia”), Tory Mussett (“Peter Pan”), Skye McCole Bartusiak (“Against the Ropes”) and Charles Mesure. Feb. 4. Sony.   Cursed Horror thriller, set in Los Angeles, about three strangers who find themselves fighting to survive a werewolf attack. The “Scream” team of director Wes Craven (“Music of the Heart”) and screenwriter Kevin Williamson (“Teaching Mrs. Tingle”) reunite. With Christina Ricci (“Monster”), Joshua Jackson (“The Safety of Objects”), Shannon Elizabeth (“Johnson Family Vacation”), Scott Foley (“Below”), Judy Greer (“The Village”), Kristina Anapau (MTV’s “Undressed”), Jesse Eisenberg (“The Village”), James Brolin (“A Guy Thing”), Robert Forster (“Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle”), Shashawnee Hall (“Bruce Almighty”), Michelle Krusiec (“Duplex”) and Portia de Rossi (“Who is Cletis Tout?”). 91 min. R: Horror violence; language. Feb. 25. Miramax.     Harry and Max Drama about two brothers, the older a falling pop star and the younger a rising teen icon, who during a camping trip finally come to terms with their dysfunctional family history and their co-dependency on each other. Directed by Christopher Münch from his own screenplay. With Bryce Johnson (“Chasing Papi”), Rain Phoenix (“O”), Tom Gilroy (“Series 7: The Contenders”), Michelle Phillips (“The Price of Air”), Kate Ellis (“Old School”) and Cole Williams. Flat. 74 min. Feb. 4 in New York. IFG.   Imaginary Heroes Drama about a typical, well-composed suburban family that slowly begins to unravel after experiencing a life-altering tragedy. Screenwriter Dan Harris (“X-Men 2”) directs from his own screenplay. With Sigourney Weaver (“The Village”), Emile Hirsch (“The Girl Next Door”), Jeff Daniels (“Gods and Generals,” “Because of Winn-Dixie”) Michelle Williams (“The Station Agent,” “Brokeback Mountain”) Kip Pardue (“Thirteen”) and Deirdre O’Connell (“Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind”). R: Substance abuse; sexual content; language; some violence. Feb. 4 in New York and Los Angeles. Sony Pictures Classics.     Look At Me Drama, set in Paris, about a young woman’s attempts to find a professional niche for herself as a singer, while also desperately struggling to get her busy, famous father to pay attention to her. Directed by Agnès Jaoui (“The Taste of Others”) from a screenplay by Jaoui and Jean-Pierre Bacri (“The Taste of Others,” “The Housekeeper”). With Jaoui (“The Taste of Others”), Bacri (“The Taste of Others”), Laurent Grévill (“It’s Easier for a Camel”), Virginie Desarnauts (“Jefferson in Paris”), Serge Riaboukine (“The Time of the Wolf”) Michèle Moretti (“Who Killed Bambi?”) and Marilou Berry. Also known as “Comme Une Image.” Feb. 25 in New York and Los Angeles. Sony Pictures Classics. Because of Winn-Dixie Family drama, set in Florida, about a lonely 10-year-old preacher’s daughter who befriends an ugly dog in poor health. Based on the children’s book by Kate DiCamillo. Directed by Wayne Wang (“The Center of the World,” “Maid in Manhattan”) from a screenplay by Joan Singleton. With Annasophia Robb, Jeff Daniels (“Gods and Generals” “Imaginary Heroes”), Eva Marie Saint (“I Dreamed of Africa”), Cicely Tyson (“Hoodlum,” “Diary of A Mad Black Woman”), Courtney Jines (“Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over”), Luke Benwald (“We Were Soldiers”), Elle Fanning (“The Door in the Floor”), Lara Grice (“Runaway Jury”) and musician Dave Matthews. Flat. PG: Thematic elements; brief mild language. Feb. 15. Fox.   Constantine Action thriller about a pragmatic occultist who teams with a female cop to investigate a suicide – a suicide that may be tied to an angel fallen to earth. Based on the comic-book character created by Alan Moore (“The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”), and the DC Comics series “Hellblazer.” Veteran video director Francis Lawrence (POD’s “Alive”) makes his feature directorial debut from a screenplay by Frank Cappello (“Suburban Commando,” “No Way Back”) and Kevin Brodbin (“The Glimmer Man,” “Mindhunters”). With Keanu Reeves (“Something’s Gotta Give”), Rachel Weisz (“Envy”), Michelle Monaghan (“The Bourne Supremacy”), Peter Stormare (“Birth”), Tilda Swinton (“The Statement”), Djimon Housou (“In America”), Pruitt Taylor Vince (“Identity”), Shia LeBeouf (“I, Robot”), José Zúñiga (“The Hunted”), Max Baker (“Life or Something Like It”), Laz Alonso (“Down to Earth”), Larry Cedar (“Paparazzi”) and Gavin Rossdale (“Little Black Book”). Scope. Feb. 18. Warner Bros.   Diary of a Mad Black Woman Drama about a woman who, after learning that her successful husband is planning to divorce her, pieces her life back together. Based on the play by Tyler Perry. Directed by Darren Grant from a screenplay by Perry. With Perry, Kimberly Elise (“The Manchurian Candidate”), Steve Harris (“Bringing Down the House”), Lisa Marcos (“The Gospel of John”) Cedric Pendleton (“Runaway Jury”) and Cicely Tyson (“Hoodlum,” “Because of Winn-Dixie”). Feb. 18. Lions Gate.     Hitch Romantic comedy about a young journalist who gets herself in a love bind when she sets out to prove a doctor’s matchmaking business is a scam. Directed by Andy Tennant (“Anna and the King,” “Sweet Home Alabama”) from a screenplay by Kevin Bisch. With Will Smith (“I, Robot”), Amber Valletta (“Raising Helen”), Eva Mendes (“Stuck on You”), Julie Ann Emery (TV’s “Line of Fire”), Michael Rapaport (“King of the Jungle”), Philip Bosco (“Abandon”), Robinne Lee (“13 Going on 30”), Alexander Skarsgård (“Zoolander”), Kevin Sussman (“Little Black Book”), David Wike (“In America”) and Kevin James (“50 First Dates”). Also known as “The Last First Kiss.” PG-13: Language; some strong sexual reference. Feb. 11. Sony.     In My Country Drama – set against South Africa’s late-’90s Truth & Reconciliation Commission hearings delving into apartheid-era atrocities – about a love affair that blossoms between two journalists. Based on the novel by Antjie Krog. Directed by John Boorman (“The General,” “The Tailor of Panama”) from a screenplay by Ann Peacock. With Samuel L. Jackson (“Kill Bill 2,” “Coach Carter”), Juliette Binoche (“Jet Lag”), Brendan Gleeson (“The Village”), Daniel Robbertse (“Ali”), Garrick Hagon (“Chasing Liberty”) and Menzi Ngubane. Also known as “Country of My Skull.” 104 min. Feb. 11 in New York and Los Angeles. Sony Pictures Classics.   Nina’s Tragedies Hebrew-language comedy-drama, set in Israel, about a young man who falls for his own aunt. Written and directed by Savi Gavison. With Yoram Hattab (“Kippur”), Ayelet Zorer, Alon Abutbul and Aviv Elkabeth. Also known as “Ha-Asonot Shel Nina.” Wellspring.