Tag: Suspense
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ALLIGATOR (80)
“Alligator” is a 1980 horror film directed by Lewis Teague (of The Dukes of Hazzard and Cat’s Eye fame) . The movie follows the story of a baby alligator flushed down the toilet by a careless pet owner who ends up in Chicago’s sewers. Over the years, the alligator survives and grows, feeding on the…
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THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
“The Grand Budapest Hotel,” the 2014 visually stunning film directed by Wes Anderson, takes audiences on a captivating journey through the fictional European realm of Zubrowka in the early 20th century. The story is recounted in a nested narrative, beginning in the present day as a young writer (Jude Law) listens to the tales of…
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TO THE DEVIL A DAUGHTER
“To The Devil a Daughter” is a chilling occult horror film released in 1976, starring the iconic Christopher Lee and Richard Widmark. Directed by Peter Sykes, the film takes audiences on a journey into the terrifying world of demonic possession and forbidden rituals. The story follows Henry Beddows (Richard Widmark), an American writer who becomes…
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A LIZARD IN A WOMAN’S SKIN
The 1971 film “A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin,,” sometimes referred to as “Lizard in a Woman’s Skin,” directed by Lucio Fulci, is a suspenseful Italian Giallo film that delves into the dark corners of the human mind and blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Set in London during the early 1970s, the story…
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GET CARTER
“Get Carter” is a gritty crime thriller that follows the relentless pursuit of vengeance by a London-based gangster named Jack Carter, portrayed by the iconic actor Michael Caine. This 1971 British film is a masterclass in neo-noir storytelling, directed by Mike Hodges, filled with tension, suspense, and dark twists. The story unfolds as Carter, a…
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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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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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