Scout Taylor-Compton Movies

The story of the groundbreaking '70s female rock group the Runaways is recounted in this River Road Entertainment production focusing on the duo of guitarist/vocalist Joan Jett (portrayed by Twilight's Kristen Stewart) and lead vocalist/keyboardist Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning) as they navigate a rocky road of touring and record label woes under the malevolent eye of abusive manager Kim Fowley (Michael Shannon) during their teen years. Acclaimed video artist Floria Sigismondi directs from her own script, with Scout Taylor-Compton co-starring as guitarist Lita Ford. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

Bumbling high school freshman Victor attempts to play it cool long enough to impress smoking hot senior Anya, and gets further than he ever thought possible. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Filmmaker Rob Zombie returns to Haddonfield for this Dimension Films sequel that finds the murderous psychopath Michael Myers (once again played by Tyler Mane) out on the loose again. The film picks up where the last one left off. Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton) survives an attack by her mental-patient brother, Michael Myers, whom she doesn't know is related to her. On the way to the morgue, the ambulance carrying Michael crashes and, miraculously, the killer survives and heads out into the countryside, his body never recovered by the authorities. In the meantime, the madman's doctor, Samuel Loomis (Malcolm McDowell), has turned into a media whore on the cusp of superstardom with the release of his exposé on the horrific happenings presented in the previous film. As time ticks down to Halloween night, Michael, now living in a barn and urged on by the spirit of his dead mother and his younger self, is driven to seek out his sister once again. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

The Devil's Rejects director Rob Zombie resurrects one of the most notorious slashers in screen history with this re-imagining of the 1978 John Carpenter classic that spawned numerous sequels and countless imitators. As a child, young Michael Myers (Daeg Faerch) committed one of the most unspeakable crimes imaginable. Subsequently locked in an asylum and placed under the care of Dr. Loomis (Malcolm McDowell), the hollow-eyed boy grew into an emotionless man determined to escape back to his hometown of Haddonfield and complete the murderous mission that he began so many years back. These days, the long-abandoned Myers house sits decrepit and overgrown on a peaceful suburban street, its boarded windows and rotting wood a silent testament to the slaughter that has haunted Haddonfield for decades. Now Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) is back, and as the children of this typical Midwestern town fill the sidewalks for a fun-filled night of tricks and treats, Haddonfield is about to find out that there is no escape from pure evil. Brad Dourif, William Forsythe, Udo Kier, Dee Wallace, Sheri Moon Zombie, Danny Trejo, and Adrienne Barbeau co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A benevolent young woman saves the life of a suicidal drifter, only to find her efforts to provide emotional comfort to the man drawing the ire of the disapproving locals in a compassionate drama about love and understanding. Greg Jerdan (Mark Hefti) has come to the New Jersey shore to end his life. Despite Greg's best efforts to end his suffering in the cool waters of the Atlantic, his plans are unexpected thwarted when kind local Julie Peterson (Scout Taylor-Compton) saves him from death at the last minute. Upon realizing that his near drowning was not an accident but a desperate attempt to end the pain of losing everything that has ever mattered in his life, Julie vows to save Greg emotionally as well. Though the pair fast become friends, it seems that everyone in her life - including the alcoholic police chief, a bitterly jealous admirer, her doting father and unsympathetic stepmother - is determined to dissuade her from her selfless mission. Now, as Julie looks past the obstacles in her way and focuses her energy on providing hope for a man who was nearly broken by life's tragedies, Julie shows the people around her that in order to truly live you must let go of the pain and embrace the future without the fear and cynicism that seems to permiate everyone's lives. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Now in complete control of the "Book of Shadows," Zankou (Oded Fehr) prepares to take on the "Ultimate Powers" of the Shadow -- and, in the bargain, to absorb all the powers of the Charmed Ones. Meanwhile, Homeland Security agent Keyes (Glenn Morshower) begins putting two and two together regarding the mysterious deaths and disappearances of many of the girls' previous associates. As this final episode of Charmed's seventh season races to its climax, our heroines are faced with two dilemmas: they must vanquish Zankou without revealing themselves as witches to the suspicious Keyes -- and if they don't relinquish all of their powers immediately, they will die! ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

This week it is Rory (Alexis Bledel) who chafes under the weight of personal travails, beginning with her anger when her Yale roommate Paris (Liza Weil) installs a balky printing press in their dorm room. Later, Rory tries to cope with the likelihood that Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Luke (Scott Patterson) have fallen in love, all the while wrestling with own feelings about the still-married Dean (Jared Padalecki). And in a separate development, Jackson (Jackson Douglas) rebels against the tyranny of storekeeper Taylor (Michael Winters) by running for the office of town selectman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Thirteen-year-old Jenna (Shana Dowdeswell) has had enough with the trials of adolescence. In addition to being saddled with a devoted-but-nerdy best friend, Matt (Sean Marquette), she falls victim to one of the dangers of playing Seven Minutes in Heaven with the coolest kids in school: being stranded without a willing make-out partner. Humiliated, Jenna buries herself in the aforementioned make-out closet, wishing she could skip the whole adolescence bit and move straight into adulthood, and miraculously wakes up just weeks away from her 30th birthday. Of course, a lot has changed since going to bed the night before, not the least of which being an impressive set of womanly curves. The new, older Jenna (Jennifer Garner) is a successful magazine editor with friends in high places and a lion's share of potential suitors -- including a hockey-playing boyfriend and a swarthy married man. The problem is that her mind hasn't matured with her body; Jenna not only finds living on her own more terrifying than cool, but is quick to dismiss any male over the age of 14 as "gross." Half excited, half mortified, Jenna seeks out Matt (Mark Ruffalo), whom she learns she had spurned as a teenager in an effort to join the popular crowd. Gary Winick directed the film, from a script by Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa; Gina Matthews produced. Choreographer Michael Peters -- who died in 1994 -- received posthumous credit, as his choreography from the Michael Jackson Thriller video is used in one scene. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

Emily (Kelly Bishop) is upset when her troublesome mother-in-law Trix (Marion Ross) shows up at Richard's (Edward Herrmann) 60th birthday party...especially upon discovering that Trix has rented her house to the rock band Korn. Meanwhile, Rory (Alexis Bledel) tries to persuade Jess (Milo Ventimiglia) to accompany her to Stars Hollow's Winter Carnival, but Jess balks because Dean (Jared Padalecki) might be there -- a contingency that thrusts Rory back into Dean's arms for what seems to be the millionth time. And in her efforts to keep her musical activities secret from her mother, Lane (Keiko Agena) begins her band rehearsals in Lorelai's garage. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Emerging from the mansion's plumbing system, the legendary Lady of the Lake (Danielle Bisutti) solicits the aid of the Charmed Ones to protect the enchanted sword Excalibur. As a result, innumerable strange characters -- possessing powers ranging from evil to really evil -- show up at mansion, hoping to pull the fabled sword from the fabled stone. As it turns out, the only one capable of pulling it off (or should that be "pulling it out"?) is Piper (Holly Marie Combs), who now must locate Excalibur's rightful owner before the sword's power overwhelms and destroys her. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi