'Witch Hunters,' 'Movie 43' and 'Parker' open in theaters Jan. 25

A new twist on an old fairy tale, a zany comic experiment and a stylish action film arrive in theaters this weekend.

‘Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters,’ ‘Movie 43 and Parker open nationwide on Friday, Jan. 25.

>>> ‘Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters’ is an action-filled mixture of fantasy and horror that reimagines the fairy tale siblings as bounty hunters who kill witches.

Click here for the official trailer.

Jeremy Renner (‘The Avengers') plays Hansel, and Gemma Arterton (‘Clash of the Titans') plays Gretel.

Rated R for violence, brief sexuality and language. Runtime: 1 hour, 28 minutes.

>>> ‘Movie 43’ is a series of politically incorrect comedy segments featuring dozens of stars, including Halle Berry, Richard Gere, Hugh Jackman, Emma Stone and Kate Winslet

Click here for the official R-rated trailer.

Rated R for strong sexual content and language. Runtime: 1 hour, 30 minutes.

>>> ‘Parker’ is a crime thriller starring Jason Statham (‘The Expendables') as an honorable thief who teams with a woman played by Jennifer Lopez to get his revenge on the crew that double-crossed him.

Click here for the official trailer.

Rated R for violence, language and brief sexual content. Runtime: 1 hour, 58 minutes.

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