Tag: Thriller
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DONNIE DARKO
“Donnie Darko” is a 2001 psychological thriller and science fiction film written and directed by Richard Kelly. Jake Gyllenhaal stars in the titular role, and notable performances are also provided by Jena Malone, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne, Katharine Ross, Patrick Swayze, Noah Wyle, and Drew Barrymore.The story is set in the late 1980s…
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TOYS ARE NOT FOR CHILDREN
“Toys Are Not for Children” is a 1972 American exploitation drama directed by Stanley H. Brassloff. The film stars Marcia Forbes, Harlan Cary Poe, and Evelyn Kingsley.The film centers on Jamie Godard (Marcia Forbes), a young woman with a troubled psyche deeply rooted in her childhood experiences. Jamie’s life is marked by an obsessive attachment…
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BURN AFTER READING
“Burn After Reading” is a dark comedy film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It was released in 2008 and features an ensemble cast that includes George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt, and Richard Jenkins. The story begins with Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich), a disgruntled CIA analyst fired from his job…
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YOUR VICE IS A LOCKED ROOM AND ONLY I HAVE THE KEY
“Your Vice Is a Locked Room, and Only I Have the Key,” directed by Sergio Martino in 1972, is an Italian Giallo film known for its intricate plot, psychological tension, and stylistic flair. The story centers on Oliviero Rouvigny (Luigi Pistilli), a dissolute, alcoholic writer living in a decaying villa with his estranged wife, Irina…
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TAXI DRIVER
“Taxi Driver,” directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 1976, is a psychological thriller that explores themes of urban decay, loneliness, and moral ambiguity. The film stars Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel, Peter Boyle, and Albert Brooks. The story centers around Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), a 26-year-old Vietnam War veteran…
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FOXES
“Foxes,” a 1980 drama/thriller directed by Adrian Lyne is a poignant coming-of-age drama that delves into the lives of four teenage girls as they navigate the complexities of adolescence in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. The film stars Jodie Foster as Jeanie, Cherie Currie (of The Runaways fame) as Annie, Marilyn Kagan as…
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CALM WITH HORSES
“Calm with Horses” is a 2019 Irish crime drama film directed by Nick Rowland in his feature film debut. The film stars Cosmo Jarvis, Barry Keoghan, Niamh Algar, and Ned Dennehy. It is based on the novella of the same name from the collection “Young Skins” by Colin Barrett. The film is set in rural…
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THE ZONE OF INTEREST
“The Zone of Interest” (2023) is a chilling drama written and directed by Jonathan Glazer and adapted from the novel by Martin Amis. The film stars Christian Friedel, Sandra Hüller, and Daniel Bruhl, who deliver powerful performances that bring a harrowing story to life. Set during World War II, “The Zone of Interest” explores the…
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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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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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