Tag: Murder
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PRETTY MAIDS ALL IN A ROW
Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971) is a dark comedy-thriller directed by Roger Vadim, and starring Rock Hudson in a surprisingly sinister role. The movie is an unusual blend of crime drama, sexual farce, and satire set in a high school environment. Adapted from a novel by Francis Pollini and written for the screen…
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NATURAL BORN KILLERS
“Natural Born Killers” (1994) is a controversial crime thriller directed by Oliver Stone and starring Woody Harrelson as Mickey Knox and Juliette Lewis as Mallory Knox, a young, violent couple who embark on a killing spree across America. The film is based on a story by Quentin Tarantino and explores themes of media sensationalism, violence,…
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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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THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
“The Tragedy of Macbeth,” directed by Joel Coen, is a stark and atmospheric adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic play. The film stays faithful to the original text while bringing a fresh, minimalist visual style that enhances the story’s dark and haunting themes. The film opens with the victorious Scottish general Macbeth (Denzel Washington) and his…
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SE7EN
“Seven” is a 1995 dark, psychological thriller directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. The film follows two detectives, the soon-to-retire William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and the ambitious newcomer David Mills (Brad Pitt), as they hunt down a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as motifs for his murders. The…
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CHINATOWN
“Chinatown,” directed by Roman Polanski, is a 1974 classic neo-noir film set in 1937 Los Angeles, which explores themes of corruption, deceit, and moral ambiguity. The story follows J.J. “Jake” Gittes (Jack Nicholson), a private investigator specializing in matrimonial cases. Jake is hired by a woman claiming to be Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband,…
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DEMENTIA (DAUGHTER OF HORROR)
“Dementia,” a 1955 experimental horror film directed by John Parker, is a nightmarish and surreal journey into the mind of a disturbed young woman, often referred to as “the Gamine.” The film, notable for its lack of dialogue, relies heavily on its eerie visual style and unsettling score by George Antheil to tell the story.…
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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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HALLOWEEN II
“Halloween II,” directed by Rick Rosenthal and released in 1981, is a terrifying and suspenseful sequel to the iconic horror classic “Halloween.” Picking up immediately where the first film left off, the story follows Laurie Strode, portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis, as she is rushed to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital after narrowly escaping the clutches of…
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AMERICAN PSYCHO
“American Psycho,” directed by Mary Harron and released in 2000, is a chilling and satirical adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s controversial novel. Set in the late 1980s, the film follows the life of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy and successful investment banker living in Manhattan, portrayed by Christian Bale in a career-defining performance. On the surface,…
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