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Acts of Vengeance (2017, Lionsgate, R, $20): Just when it seemed as it revenge movies were all played out along comes an entry that feels fresh thanks to director Isaac Florentine’s ability to stage the action scenes with silvery finesse. Antonio Banderas stars as a hotshot defense attorney unable to come to terms with the murder of his wife and daughter until he begins to investigat­e the crime himself. It’s a who-dun-it that doubles as a redemption saga all wrapped in an explosive B-movie package. Extras: featurette. The Crucifixio­n (2017, Lionsgate, R, $20): Supposedly inspired by true events, this standard-issue exorcism thriller follows an American journalist (Sophie Cookson) in Romania who aims to uncover the truth about a young nun crucified by a priest in an effort to drive out her demons. Nothing much happens as Cookson interviews priests, nuns and assorted townsfolk. The ending is moderately scary but, by then, it’s too little, too late. Extras: featurette. M.F.A. (2017, MPI, unrated, $30): Timely and provocativ­e, this thriller captures the anguish and anger of an art student named Noelle (Francesca Eastwood) whose attempts to report her rape are brushed aside by campus authoritie­s. Refusing to be quiet about the violence she endured, Noelle not only confronts her attacker but winds up turning the tables on other rapists. Director Natalia Leite is clearly on Noelle’s side but she charts

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