Category: Thriller
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METROPOLIS
“Metropolis” is a 1927 German expressionist science-fiction film directed by Fritz Lang. It is set in a futuristic dystopian city where society is sharply divided between the wealthy elite who live in luxury above ground and the oppressed working class who toil away in the underground factories that power the city. The film stars Gustav…
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LONG WEEKEND
“Long Weekend” is a 1978 Australian horror film directed by Colin Eggleston. Set in the remote wilderness of Australia, the film follows a young couple whose weekend camping trip turns into a harrowing fight for survival. The film stars John Hargreaves as Peter, a brash and arrogant advertising executive, and Briony Behets as Marcia, Peter’s long-suffering wife…
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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: STIGMA
“Stigma” is a poignant short film produced by the BBC in 1977 as part of its “A Ghost Story for Christmas’ Series, directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark and written by Clive Exton. The film was unlike any of the previous films in the Ghost Story For Christmas series in that it was the first to be an…
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STRAIGHT ON TILL MORNING
“Straight on Till Morning” is a 1972 British psychological thriller directed by Peter Collinson. The film stars Rita Tushingham, Shane Briant, and James Bolam.The story revolves around Brenda Thompson (played by Rita Tushingham), a shy and introverted young woman who moves to London in search of independence and excitement. Brenda rents a room in a…
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MASS
“Mass” is a 2021 drama film directed by Fran Kranz in his directorial debut. The film stars Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney, and Ann Dowd in an ensemble cast.Set in a nondescript church basement, the film centers on a meeting between two sets of parents: Jay and Gail (played by Jason Isaacs and Martha…
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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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UNDER THE SILVER LAKE
“Under the Silver Lake” is a 2018 neo-noir mystery film directed by David Robert Mitchell, known for his work on “It Follows.” The film stars Andrew Garfield as the protagonist Sam, Riley Keough as Sarah, and Topher Grace as Sam’s friend, Allen. Set in Los Angeles, the film begins with Sam, a young and aimless…
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BLUE SUNSHINE
“Blue Sunshine” is a 1977 psychological horror-thriller directed by Jeff Lieberman that explores the consequences of a mysterious drug and its long-term effects on a group of individuals. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, the film delves into the dark side of a counterculture movement. The story begins at a college reunion where Jerry…
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SHORT FILM: LA CABINA (THE TELEPHONE BOX)
“La Cabina” is a Spanish short film directed by Antonio Mercero. It was released in 1972 and has become a classic in Spanish cinema. The film is known for its suspense, satire, and social commentary blend. The film opens with a seemingly ordinary day in a bustling city. A man (played by José Luis López…
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