Movie Guide: What's playing in Aiken for the weekend of June 9

Jun. 8—"Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" NEW

During the '90s, a new faction of Transformers — the Maximals — join the Autobots as allies in the battle for Earth. With Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback and Luna Lauren Velez. Written by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer and Josh Peters. Directed by Steven Caple Jr. (2:07) PG-13

"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"

Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero. With Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld and Oscar Isaac. Written by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Dave Callaham. Directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson. (2:20) PG

"The Boogey Man"

A psychiatrist, where a man named Lester Billings talks to the doctor about the "murders" of his three young children, describing the events of the past several years. His first two children died mysteriously of apparently unrelated causes (diagnosed as crib death and convulsions, respectively) when left alone in their bedrooms. The only commonalities were that the children cried "Boogeyman!" before being left alone, and the closet door ajar after discovering their corpses, even though Billings is certain the door was shut. With Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina and David Dastmalchian. Written by Scott Beck, Bryan Woods and Mark Heyman. Directed by Rob Savage. Based on the short story by Stephen King. (1:38) PG-13

"The Little Mermaid"

A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. With Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King and Melissa McCarthy. Written by David Magee. Directed by Rob Marshall. (2:15) PG

"Fast X"

Dom Toretto and his family are targeted by the vengeful son of drug kingpin Hernan Reyes. With Vin Diesel, Jordana Brewster and Tyrese Gibson. Written by Dan Mazeau, Justin Lin and Gary Scott Thompson. Directed by Louis Leterrier. (2:21) PG-13

"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"

Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own — a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not successful. With Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper. Written by James Gunn, Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Directed by James Gunn. (2:30) PG-13