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New Horror Flick Opens In Time For Halloween

'Paranormal Activity 3,' 'Three Musketeers' and 'Johnny English Reborn' start this weekend.

Paranormal Activity 3 debuts at theaters this weekend, just 11 days before Halloween. Moviegoers not itching for a horror flick might choose Three Musketeers or Johnny English Reborn instead.

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Johnny English Reborn — In the years since MI-7's top spy vanished off the grid, he has been honing his unique skills in a remote region of Asia. But when his agency superiors learn of an attempt against the Chinese premier's life, they must hunt down the highly unorthodox agent. Now that the world needs him once again, Johnny English is back in action. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

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Paranormal Activity 3 — The Paranormal Activity franchise continues with this third outing from Paramount Pictures. Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg, .

The Three Musketeers — The hot-headed young D'Artagnan joins forces with three rogue Musketeers in this reboot of Alexandre Dumas' story. They must stop the evil Richlieu and face off with Buckingham and the treacherous Milady. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg. In 3D: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

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The Mighty Macs This sports drama follows Cathy Rush, a women's basketball coach in the early '70s. With almost no resources for the sport, Rush is hired by a small college and commits herself to turning a nearly nonexistent team into a national competitor. With sheer determination, the coach inspires her team to reach for the stars. Where to see it: , Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

The Big Year — Three friends compete in the Big Year, an annual bird-watching event that sends them on adventures to identify rare species of birds around the country. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Footloose — A Boston teen named Ren moves to a small Midwestern town where dancing has been outlawed. There, he falls in love with the rebellious teen daughter of the town preacher, and teaches everyone how to... cut loose. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg, .

The Thing — A prequel to the John Carpenter classic, 'The Thing' focuses on a the discovery of an alien ship (and a shape-shifting alien) at an Antarctica research site. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

The Ides of March — Stephen Myers, an idealistic deputy campaign manager for Governor Mike Morris is in a major political battle in Ohio that could be the key to winning the Democratic nomination for the Presidency. When the opposing candidate's campaign manager offers Stephen a job on his staff, Stephen neglects to inform his boss. Just as that omission is revealed, Stephen uncovers a dirty personal secret that could sink Morris' political career. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Real Steel — A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future, where the sport of boxing has gone hi-tech. Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg, .

50/50 — Inspired by a true story, 50/50 is an original story about friendship, love, survival and finding humor in unlikely places. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Courageous — As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners are confident and focused. They willingly stand up to the worst the streets have to offer. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

Abduction — For as long as he can remember, Nathan Harper (Taylor Lautner) has had the uneasy feeling that he's living someone else's life. When he stumbles upon an image of himself as a little boy on a missing persons website, all of Nathan's darkest fears come true: he realizes his parents are not his own and his life is a lie, carefully fabricated to hide something more mysterious and dangerous than he could have ever imagined. Where to see it: Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Dolphin Tale — 'Dolphin Tale' is inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life.  Where to see it: ,Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in LeesburgIn 3D: , Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Killer Elite — Based on a true story, 'Killer Elite' races across the globe from Australia and the Middle East to Paris and London in the action-packed account of an ex-special ops agent who is lured out of retirement to rescue his mentor. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

Moneyball — Brad Pitt stars in the real-life tale of Major League Baseball general manager Billy Beane, who built up a winning team despite a decreased budget thanks to his sly use of statistical data to calculate the best -- and cheapest -- players for his roster. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Drive — Ryan Gosling stars as a Los Angeles wheelman for hire, stunt driving for movie productions by day and steering getaway vehicles for armed heists by night.  Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in Sterling.

The Lion King in 3D — One of the most popular Disney animated musicals, The Lion King presents the story of a lion cub's journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. Where to see it: Regal Countryside 20 in SterlingCobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

Contagion — A look at what happens when an infectious disease threatens humanity through varied viewpoints from an ensemble cast. Where to see it: Cobb Village 12 Cinemas in Leesburg.

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