Category: Classic
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WALKABOUT
“Walkabout” is a 1971 drama directed by Nicholas Roeg and adapted from the novel of the same name by James Vance Marshall. The film tells the story of two teenage siblings, a girl (Jenny Agutter) and a boy (Luc Roeg), who are stranded in the Australian Outback after their father goes mad and tries to…
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BLOW OUT
“Blow Out” is a 1981 suspense film directed by Brian De Palma that weaves together elements of political conspiracy, crime, and the power of media. The story follows Jack Terry (played by John Travolta), a talented sound technician who accidentally records a disturbing sound while working on a low-budget horror film. Jack becomes embroiled in…
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THE 10TH VICTIM
“The 10th Victim” is a 1965 thriller-science fiction action film set in a dystopian future where a highly popular and deadly game called “The Big Hunt” has become a global phenomenon. Directed by Elio Petri, the movie takes us on a captivating journey filled with intrigue, danger, and unexpected alliances. In this not-so-distant future, society…
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AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON
“An American Werewolf in London” is a horror-comedy film directed by John Landis in 1981. The story follows David Kessler (David Naughton) and his friend Jack Goodman (Griffin Dunne), two American college students who embark on a backpacking trip across the picturesque countryside of England. While wandering through the remote moors late at night, David…
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KLUTE
“Klute” is a 1971 psychological thriller directed by Alan J. Pakula and is considered a classic of American Cinema. The film follows the story of Bree Daniels (Jane Fonda), a high-priced call girl working in New York City. Bree is approached by John Klute (Donald Sutherland), a small-town detective investigating the disappearance of his friend,…
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NIGHT MOVES
“Night Moves” is a 1975 neo-noir drama directed by Arthur Penn. The film tells the story of Harry Moseby, a seasoned private investigator who becomes entangled in a complex and mysterious case. Harry, played by the acclaimed actor Gene Hackman, is drawn into a dangerous world of secrets and deceit. Set against the backdrop of…
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LOGANS RUN
“Logan’s Run” is a thrilling science fiction film directed by Michael Anderson, set in a futuristic utopian society where life is seemingly perfect. However, beneath the surface lies a dark secret. Adapted from William F. Nolan and George Clayton Johnson’s novel, the movie follows the journey of Logan 5, a government Sandman tasked with tracking…
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MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
“Midnight Express” is a suspense drama directed by Alan Parker, based on the true story of Billy Hayes. Set in the late 1970s, the movie takes viewers on a thrilling and harrowing journey through the nightmarish experiences of a young American caught smuggling drugs in Turkey. The story revolves around Billy Hayes, an adventurous and…
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DANGER: DIABOLIK
“Danger: Diabolik” is a 1968 Italian-French action-adventure film directed by Mario Bava. The film is based on the Italian comic book character Diabolik created by Angela and Luciana Giussani. The movie follows the story of Diabolik (John Phillip Law), a master thief who operates in a futuristic world filled with advanced technology and sophisticated security…
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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” is a science fiction film written and directed by Steven Spielberg. It was released in 1977 and stars Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, and Teri Garr. The film explores the theme of alien contact and its effect on the human psyche. The story begins in Muncie, Indiana, where an electrician,…
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