Category: Revenge
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FATAL ATTRACTION
Fatal Attraction (1987) is a psychological thriller directed by Adrian Lyne and starring Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, and Anne Archer. The film became a cultural phenomenon that year due to its suspenseful storytelling, exploration of infidelity and obsession, and a particular scene with a rabbit. The story centers around Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas), a successful New York…
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HANG’ EM HIGH
“Hang’ Em High” is a 1968 American Western film directed by Ted Post and starring Clint Eastwood in one of his iconic roles as a former lawman turned avenger. The film is a gritty, tense exploration of justice, revenge, and the moral complexities of the American frontier.The film opens with Jed Cooper (played by Clint…
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ACT OF AGRESSION
“Act of Aggression” (“L’Agression”) is a 1975 French thriller film directed by Gérard Pirès. The film stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Catherine Deneuve, Claude Brasseur, and Philippe Brizard. The film begins with Paul Varlin (Jean-Louis Trintignant), a successful architect, as they travel to go on their family vacation. He is joined by his wife, Sarah (Catherine Deneuve),…
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THREE COLORS: WHITE
“Three Colors: White” (“Trois Couleurs: Blanc”) is a 1994 French-Polish film directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski. It is the second installment in the “Three Colors” trilogy. The film stars Zbigniew Zamachowski, Julie Delpy, and Janusz Gajos. The film opens in Paris, where Polish immigrant Karol Karol (Zbigniew Zamachowski) is enduring a disastrous divorce from his wife,…
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CARRIE (76)
“Carrie” (1976) is a classic horror film directed by Brian De Palma, based on Stephen King’s debut novel of the same name. The film stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, a shy and socially awkward high school girl with a deeply religious and abusive mother, played by Piper Laurie. The cast includes Amy Irving, William…
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FEMALE TROUBLE (NSFW)
“Female Trouble” is a 1974 dark comedy written and directed by John Waters. Waters, known for his subversive themes and outrageous humor, continues his brand of filmmaking with this, his second full-length feature film. The film takes place in 1960s Baltimore, where a delinquent high school student, Dawn Davenport (played by Divine), goes berserk when…
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EXPOSE aka HOUSE ON STRAW HILL
Exposé, also known as “House on Straw Hill,” is a 1976 British psychological thriller directed by James Kenelm Clarke. The film is noted for its controversial content, including graphic violence and sexual scenes, which led to its ban in several countries upon its release. The story centers around Paul Martin (played by Udo Kier), a…
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IN THE BEDROOM
“In the Bedroom” is a gripping drama directed by Todd Field and released in 2001. The film is an intense exploration of grief, loss, and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of a small town in Maine. The story revolves around a married couple, Matt and Ruth Fowler, played by Tom Wilkinson…
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SHORT FILM: ALMOND WOOD
“Almond Wood” is a 2020 Short film thriller directed by James Frost and written by James Frost, Patricia Rodrigeuz, and Michael Schilf. The film stars Kate Amundsen and Will Brandt. The film centers around Debbie Reynolds (Kate Amundsen), an attractive young woman from a privileged background, albeit with dark connections, and Jason, her good-looking and…
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PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE
“Phantom of the Paradise,” directed by Brian De Palma, is a 1974 cult musical horror-comedy that serves as a unique and satirical take on the classic tale of Faust and The Phantom of the Opera. The story revolves around the world of the music industry, fame, and the Faustian pact that can come with artistic…
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