Tag: Thriller

  • LA SIRÉNE DU MISSISSIPPI aka MISSISSIPPI MERMAID

    LA SIRÉNE DU MISSISSIPPI aka MISSISSIPPI MERMAID

    “Mississippi Mermaid,” directed by the acclaimed French filmmaker François Truffaut, is a spellbinding and suspenseful tale of love, deception, and obsession. The film features a captivating pairing of French cinema legends, Jean-Paul Belmondo and Catherine Deneuve, in the lead roles. The story is set on the enchanting island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean and…

  • LA FEMME PUBLIQUE aka THE PUBLIC WOMAN (NSFW)

    LA FEMME PUBLIQUE aka THE PUBLIC WOMAN (NSFW)

    “La Femme Publique” is a 1984 film directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Andrzej Żuławski. It is a visually striking and psychologically intense exploration of art, desire, and the complexities of the human psyche. The film revolves around Ethel (played by Valérie Kaprisky), a young and aspiring actress drawn into a world of eroticism, manipulation, and…

  • BULLITT

    BULLITT

    “Bullitt” is a classic 1968 action thriller directed by Peter Yates, starring Steve McQueen as Frank Bullitt, a no-nonsense San Francisco police detective. The film follows Bullitt, embroiled in a high-stakes case that takes him deep into the heart of a criminal conspiracy. The story begins when Bullitt is assigned to protect a key witness,…

  • ALLIGATOR (80)

    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…

  • PEEPING TOM

    PEEPING TOM

    “Peeping Tom,” a 1960 psychological thriller directed by Michael Powell, delves into the dark and unsettling world of voyeurism, obsession, and the blurred lines between art and horror. Mark Lewis (Karlheinz Böhm) is a reclusive and introverted young man who works as a cameraman by day and a voyeuristic serial killer by night. His camera…

  • EX MACHINA

    EX MACHINA

    ‘Ex Machina’ is a 2014 sci-fi drama directed by Alex Garland that delves into the complexities of artificial intelligence and the moral dilemmas it poses. The film follows Caleb Smith, a talented programmer played by Domhnall Gleeson, who wins a unique opportunity to spend a week at the secluded mountain estate of the eccentric tech…

  • THE EYES OF LAURA MARS

    THE EYES OF LAURA MARS

    “The Eyes of Laura Mars” is a 1978 psychological thriller directed by Irvin Kershner, known for his work on “The Empire Strikes Back.” Starring Faye Dunaway as Laura Mars, this gripping film explores the dark and dangerous intersection between art and reality. It’s also worth noting that the film was co-written by Tommy Lee Jones,…

  • THE CONFORMIST

    THE CONFORMIST

    “The Conformist” is a 1970 captivating political thriller directed by the legendary filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci. Set in 1930s Italy, the film explores the complex journey of Marcello Clerici, a young and conflicted man caught between personal desires and societal pressures during the rise of fascism.Marcello Clerici, portrayed by the talented actor Jean-Louis Trintignant, is a…

  • COOGAN’S BLUFF

    COOGAN’S BLUFF

    “Coogan’s Bluff” is a thrilling action film directed by Don Siegel in 1968. The story follows Deputy Sheriff Walt Coogan (played by Clint Eastwood), a tough and no-nonsense law enforcement officer from Arizona. Coogan is tasked with extraditing an escaped prisoner, James Ringerman (played by Don Stroud), from New York City to his jurisdiction. Upon…

  • THE LIGHTHOUSE

    THE LIGHTHOUSE

    “The Lighthouse,” directed by Robert Eggers, is a psychological thriller set in the late 19th century. It explores the descent into madness of two lighthouse keepers as they grapple with isolation, paranoia, and the supernatural.The story begins when Ephraim Winslow (played by Robert Pattinson), a young and enigmatic former timber worker, arrives on a desolate…