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After Paul D. finds his old slave friend Sethe in Ohio and moves in with her and her daughter Denver, a strange girl comes along by the name of "Beloved". Sethe and Denver take her in and then strange things start to happen...
| Themes: | murder of motherdeath of daughterregretfreedomcrueltyillnessguiltdeath of mothersupernatural powerbrutalitydrunkennesstorturedrinkingpregnancyghost …marriagemurderdeathlove (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | farmrural settingboatsnowchurch |
| Characters: | grandmother granddaughter relationshipbabydancerbrother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshipchildrenafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationships |
| Period: | 1870s1860s19th century |
| Story: | cincinnati ohiocarnival rideback scaranimal crueltyhorse and wagonhorse and carriagehorse ridingfire eaterfarmers marketretarded childanimal sexmother kills own childbandstandbroken dishrunning away from home …pregnant woman nudeice pickicicleriverboatburnt handpulitzer prize sourcegeneral storestovesideshowcoyoterocking chairinfantpreachingkentuckyoveninfanticidelynchingbakingbloody body of childcrystalmental retardationearringfarmhousebugbreadbreast feedingcanoeohiofarmingmysticismgiving birthsermonphysical abusenewspaper clippingsexual assaultduckturtlebutterflyinsectsufferingwindreincarnationdiamondback from the deadpreachermilkcarnivalbarnslaverychild murderspiritwhippingchickenhauntingsadnesspigchildbirthscarhangingfarmerscreamingracial slurpainunderwater scenebatheatingbandsubjective camerarivertearsvomitingsecretdrinkurinationhorsefooddreambeatingcryingfiredancingone word titlebased on novelfemale nuditydogsexbloodflashbackkiss (See All) |
From July, 1913 to the outbreak of World War I, a series of incidents take place in a German village. A horse trips on a wire and throws the rider; a woman falls to her death through rotted planks; the local baron's son is hung upside down in a mill; parents slap and bully their children; a man is c …ruel to his long-suffering lover; another sexually abuses his daughter. People disappear. A callow teacher, who courts a nanny in the baron's household, narrates the story and tries to investigate the connections among these accidents and crimes. What is foreshadowed? Are the children holy innocents? God may be in His heaven, but all is not right with the world; the center cannot hold. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyepic |
| Themes: | crueltydeath of motherbrutalitytorturedrinkingdeathrevengesuicidechristmasreligionjealousyfeardanceinvestigationincest …death of fathersexualityhumiliationsadismabusedeath of wifewealthfather daughter incestmissing childdeath in childbirthsuicide of father (See All) |
| Mood: | darknessambiguous endingreligious education |
| Locations: | farmrural settingsnowchurchschoolsmall townbicyclevillageitalygermanyschool teachertown |
| Characters: | babydancerbrother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshipchildrenhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagerdoctorsingerboy …teenage girlteenage boyteachergirlpolice officernursepolicemanmusicianpriestchristiansingle motherlittle boyteacher student relationshipmaidolder man younger woman relationshipemployer employee relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipsuicide by hangingcrying babyasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | wintersummer1910s |
| Story: | animal crueltyhorse and carriageretarded childinfantmental retardationbreast feedingfarmingsufferingsadnessfarmerpaineatingtearsdrinkhorse …fooddreambeatingcryingfiredancingfemale nuditykisssexbloodnudityviolencemasturbationcigarette smokingsingingpartyvoice over narrationcorpseunderwearface slapfalling from heightbedpianoclassroomprayercolor in titlebedroombridgeaccidentfishchild abuseman with glassesbirdcoffinfishingchild in perilritualsearchspankingmarriage proposalcoffeeconfessionvirginfired from the jobwidowerchristmas treelong takepianistdisappearancecrossglassesschoolgirlsuspicionworld war onetwinlove interestcult directorclass differencestrustarsonitalianeavesdroppingtraditiondressfaintingpropagandasexual abusehattied to a bedgossipservantfestivalhonortorchdead womanpromiserear entry sextensioninnocencewhipkickingfalling to deathscissorsfirst kisspedophileheartbelief in goddead manthirty somethingsnowingcanehousekeeperfamily dinnerpastornannythanksgivinghorseback ridingintimidationoppressionpeasantagriculturedead animalhead woundnew yearpubertyfluteestatesarcasmcorporal punishmentrepression17 year oldwhistle14 year oldschoolboyenvysweatdisciplinetutorpiperespectatrocitynewborn babyponddown syndromeillegitimate childvegetabledead birdknittingdistrustdead wifetailorscarescytheverbal abusearm slingman slaps a womanchurch servicesuitorharvestcustomforty somethingman slaps womanevil childnightgowncoercionfalling through the floorpatriarchbird cageprotestantfired from a jobmanorprovincial lifeholy communionmatchmakingresentmentbaronhand kissingmidwifelord's prayermanor housebaby carriagefatal accidentorganistschool childlandownerpressureteen violenceauthoritymissing sonchurch choireye injuryschool classcaningpatriarchyblameperversitywirebad breathpsychological abusemarriage crisisnorthern germanyunsolved crimefalling off horsefarm workerribbon360 degree panclergymandead horseservicewater pumphappy new yearmysterious eventyear 1914cabbageauthoritarianismtrip wirewheat fieldgerman culturepuritanvillage peopleviolence against a childbaronessfarm handkicking someonepurityeye bandagefalling off a horsehorse and cartnightshirtcropmalicepipe organsawmillcatechismitalian abroaddream comes truereference to franz schubertulcerkilling a birdconfirmationsmall villagemutilated childthrown into watergroup of childrensexist slurriding accidentstewardtroutnaked corpsepre world war oneclass societycontempteye woundimperial germanymissing boyone room schoolhousereprimandtossing rocks at a window31 year oldhair ribbonpurificationhorse riding accidentworld warburning barndeclaration of warlackeyorgan the musical instrumentpaternosterseasons of the yearstrictnesschild torturehorse whippulled by the earsubjugationtailor shopyear 1913broken collarbonefirst world warpaternalismruling classunknown villainwashing a dead bodycabbage patchparsonagebarn on firebeating with a canebirch treegod fearingman hits a boytenant farmertorture of a childwounded bird (See All) |
This Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war--both in the field and on the home front. Captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left behind. This is a tale of hope, longing, redemption, second chances, and faith.
| Subgenre: | epictragic romance |
| Themes: | illnessdrunkennesstorturedrinkingpregnancydeathmurderlovefriendshiprevengerapechristmasjealousylonelinesstheft …death of fatherdyingblindnesshunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | farmrural settingboatsnowchurchhospitaltrainforestwoodscampfireusa |
| Characters: | babyafrican americanmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfrienddoctorgirlsoldiermusicianthiefnative americansniper |
| Period: | 1860s19th centurywinter |
| Story: | horse and carriagefarmingsermonpreacherslaverypighangingeatingvomitingdrinkhorsefoodfemale nuditybased on novelkiss …bloodflashbackfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlegunsex scenefemale rear nudityphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingknifepistolshootoutcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splattermirrorshot in the chestblondeshotgunbattlelettershootingbookriflehand to hand combatdead bodypianoprayerrevolvercombatshot in the backmassacremountainwomanthroat slittingarmyprisonerstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinebirdflash forwardpassionreadingdeath of childrabbitattempted rapepianistamerican flagcountrysidecrossreunioncabinkissing while having sexcowcivil wartraditionshavingwoundinjurybuttocksrebelsheepviolinrapistgoatslavecannoninterracial romancetarget practiceexplosivestarministerkickingrowboatswampcapturevoice over lettersnowingcanedeath of loved onepigeonmain character diessouthern accentcrowhorseback ridingbanditshot in the neckdefecationfemale bondingfingering vaginafencetreasonwellflarecoastcornfieldpocket watchbayonetheld captivemarching bandreverendamerican civil warscarecrownorth carolinasawhanged manstar crossed loversroostertragic lovepost officereference to abraham lincolnhymnchainscorndeath of loverstarvingplantationdovemarchtrenchchopping wooddesertersouth carolinabanjocoatturkey the birdatlantic oceanfrozen bodyfire fightfreezingcold weatherplaying violindead parentswounded soldiergunpowderseedfiddleomenappalachiacold blooded murderlovers reunitedfiddleru.s. civil warherbvictorian agecottonbowel movementconfederacygoatherdmandolinshackledconfederate soldiercradleplowcidervictorian fashionabolitionconfederate armyroot beeryankeeyear 1864charleston south carolinaunion armycrabsbushwhackerchained togethermilitary desertionlong johnsrunaway slaveunion soldierkilling of rapistremoving bulletarmy desertermagnoliacherokee tribeconfederate states of americahome guardyear 1861cotton pickingmilitary encampmenttwo man sawreference to wuthering heightswild turkey (See All) |
The story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene ('Carey Mulligan' (qv)), who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak ('Matthias Schoenaerts' (qv)), a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy ('Tom Sturridge' (qv)), a handsome and reckless Serg …eant; and William Boldwood ('Michael Sheen (I)' (qv)), a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love - as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance. (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessguiltdrinkingpregnancymarriagedeathlovemurderfriendshipsuicidechristmasmoneyjealousyweddingobsession …griefgamblingunrequited loveinheritancehunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | farmrural settingsnowchurchbeachwoodsstorm |
| Characters: | dancerhusband wife relationshipfriendsingerolder man younger woman relationshipuncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipsuicide by drowningasking for forgiveness |
| Period: | 19th centurychristmas party |
| Story: | horse and wagonhorse and carriagewindchickenfarmereatingsubjective cameratearssecretdrinkhorsefoodcryingfiredancing …based on novelsexdogkissf ratedviolencebare chested malesingingpartyvoice over narrationsongmirrorshot in the chestswordfalling from heightletterrifledead bodyneighborpianoswimmingorphancandlebridgewidowboxingapologycoffingraveyardmarriage proposalgunshotgraveprologueumbrelladebtchristmas treelightningpursuitdeath of husbandfeminismsleepingcowpoemapplauseloyaltydesirescene during opening creditsjail cellsergeantservantsheepladdercrying manpromisethunderministerdrummerbutlerthunderstormchristmas evepridevoice over lettercliffhousekeeperlanternpipe smokingengagement ringhorseback ridingpiano playervictorian eranarrated by characterwomen's rightsjewelrykilling a doglast will and testamentfencestaircasepocket watchfall from heightgiving a toastwagerdisappointmentmilitary uniformobsessive lovekindnessrespectbritish soldierscarfnervousnesspitchforkhymnbeggingshepherdbow tiescythetrespassingsecret lovecrime of passionharvestunwed pregnancymiddle aged manlambfalling off a clifffired from a jobhaybrandydead babylooking in a windowblowing a kissmilking a cowfirefightingpitypineapplegeesecheeringfiddlergrainwaving goodbyeshooting a dogsabrebailiffhaystacksuicide of husbandleft at the altartwo on a horserejecting a marriage proposalsheepdogreflection in mirrorfernreversal of fortuneblack bearhorse drawn hearseplaying with a dogthought deadvalentine's cardworkhousecloversplashing water on someonefarmhandasking for moneyfelling a treesharpening a knifebarn on firesheep farmerthree men in love with the same woman (See All) |
In Johannesburg, a small time criminal, Tsotsi, is a teenager without feelings, hardened by his tough life. After a series of violent gang hits, Tsotsi hijacks a car. However, whilst driving, Tsotsi finds that there is a baby on the back seat. He brings the baby to his house in the slum. The next si …x days bring about a change in him that couldn't be foreseen. (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessguiltdeath of motherdrunkennessdrinkingmurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingmoneygangsterrobberytheftredemptionyouth …gamblingdyingfalling in love (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalbartrainnightclubwheelchairpolice carsewerslumcar theftshed |
| Characters: | babydancermother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefriendteenage boyteacherpolicemanthiefartistbullywaitress |
| Story: | ice pickbugbreast feedinginsectchickensadnesspainsubjective cameratearsvomitingdrinkfoodbeatingcryingdancing …female nudityone word titlebased on noveldogflashbackbloodcharacter name in titlemale nuditymale frontal nuditygunfightcigarette smokingphotographknifeunderwearblood splatterpunched in the faceshootingbeerrunningcar crashreference to jesus christcriminalnewspaperwineold manstabbingsubwayapologyradiobartenderlightningdeath of husbandobscene finger gesturegraffititeabreaking and enteringhappinessrailway stationsouth africafollowing someonecompassionstreet lifethugthunderbroken glasssafeinfectionfriendship between boysreckless drivingcoinspittingminingparalysisgatedefecationbeggarwalletgun held to headwetting pantslistening to radioanttrain trackscripplepipeexammercedes benzsewing machinesorrowbmwinformerdicegang leaderfleeingintercomdriver's licensebucketkeysmirror balldiapertownshipchange of heartcaught in the rainfingerprintscar alarmeye injuryburglar alarmchop shophandsfootpaperboygrand theft autosurrogate familymobileshantytownbaby bottlechicken coopjohannesburg south africapaper bagurban violencebead curtainfaucetunderpasschange of mindshiveringmining accidentbaby nurseryfeeding a babykicking a dogpost apartheidsafety beltchained doorcondensed milkcutting armgarbage can lidrolling dicebaby snatcherhands held over head (See All) |
Andreiv Rublev charts the life of the great icon painter through a turbulent period of 15th Century Russian history, a period marked by endless fighting between rival Princes and by Tatar invasions.
| Subgenre: | epicperiod dramaallegory |
| Themes: | crueltyillnessguiltbrutalitydrunkennesstorturedrinkingghostdeathmurderloverapereligionmoneybetrayal …jealousypoliticsescapeartdeceptiontheftpovertysexualityhumiliationfaithexecutionhopedyingblindnessjusticecourageforgiveness (See All) |
| Mood: | rainreligiousmyth |
| Locations: | snowchurchbeachforestwaterwoodscityrooftoprussiacampfirewalled city |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipchildrenhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipsingerboyteachersoldierpriestthiefartistreference to godchristianitybible …russianreligious iconreligious processionreligious artrussian orthodox (See All) |
| Period: | winter15th century |
| Story: | animal crueltyhorse ridingcanoesufferingwhippingsadnessrivertearssecretdrinkhorsefooddreambeatingcrying …firefemale nuditydogflashbackkissbloodsexcharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditytwo word titlefemale rear nuditysingingknifechasevoice over narrationslow motion scenecatbattleswordarrestbare buttpaintingbookliebeerrunningdead bodyhallucinationvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerswimmingdecapitationcandleold manaxemassacremansionarmyaccidentsnakefalse accusationjudgepainterritualcontroversyprincessconfessionpublic nuditylegendspiritualityperson on fireattackliarangelreadingdisappearancecrosstied upcowkillingpowerprincetraditiontraitorgoldwolfbow and arrowflyingspearballoondiseasecrucifixwitchcraftmobladdertorchmonkgoatappledwarffloodinnocenceinvasionhungerpeaceshoveldespairrowboatmedieval timesfogsoulrainstormarmorraidsiegesnowingstabbed in the eyeblind maninjusticesmokecrowdgeniusmoscow russiamudhorseback ridingjoymale objectificationbeheadingpeasantcrucifixionstabbed in the handfolkloregreekmonasterybandagedockdead animalhead woundepisodic structureinspirationtreasontemptationbeeplaguediggingdrumwhisperinganimal abuseenvybellambassadorreluctant herocreativityantepiloguemastereasteractual animal killedbishopbased on real personacrobatcathedralfeatherpersecutionhot air balloonsorrowdeath of familysilencemiddle agesdead birdblack catsaintblacksmithman on firesalvationdogfighticonreference to the virgin maryhermitfloggingapprenticethronefleeingswanburningtantrumholy communionrepentancefaminepagancouriermessengerlaundry drying on clothes lineauthoritytalking to the deadpitysilverbeehivescaffoldatonementbattering rambuilderdisciplespitting on someoneclergyfooltranscendenceprodigal sonbee stingonionnativitycabbageelderly manpardonhorseshoejestermugdesecrationhumilitytongue cut outapostlefalling into a river1400sskillmongolmasonjumping off a balconydragged by a horsefrescopants falling downabbotmute girlvow of silenceiconographydocumentary segmentjudasrussian culturebyzantinepassion playarrow in backblindingclothes on firerussian orthodox churchanimal on firehorse cartpillagework of artcalvarydragged by one's hairheathenarrow in the backasceticbeating a dogeternal damnationhorse meatnightingaleorthodoxytatarbirchartistic creationgrowling stomachmonasticismsliding down a hill (See All) |
A triumphant epic of survival and a tale of powerful womanhood and resistance against the unforgiving cruelty of a hell on earth. Our heroine is Liz (Dakota Fanning), carved from the beautiful wilderness, full of heart and grit, hunted by a vengeful Preacher (Guy Pearce) - a diabolical zealot and he …r twisted nemesis. But Liz is a genuine survivor; she's no victim - a woman of fearsome strength who responds with astonishing bravery to claim the better life she and her daughter deserve. Fear not. Retribution is coming. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of agesuspenseepicrevisionist westernanti western |
| Themes: | crueltybrutalitydrunkennesstorturedrinkingpregnancyghostmurderlovedeathrevengesuiciderapereligionfear …voyeurismincestpsychopathobsessionterrorismdysfunctional familysadismabusevengeancemadnessfather daughter incestreligious fanaticism (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnight |
| Locations: | farmsnowchurchsmall townbathtubdesertwoodsbrothelhotel fire |
| Characters: | mother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteenagerteenage girlprostituteteenage boyfemale protagonistgirlchristianvillainbiblesnipersheriffamerican …self mutilationsuicide by hangingreligious fanaticsuicide by drowningself flagellationfather beating daughter (See All) |
| Period: | 19th centurywinter |
| Story: | horse and carriagehorse ridingsermonphysical abusepreacherbarnwhippingpigscarhangingsubjective cameratearsdrinkhorsebeating …cryingfirefemale nudityflashbacksexbloodnudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nuditybare chested malegunsex scenefemale rear nuditynipplesphotographknifevoice over narrationshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterface slapshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facegunfightbare buttrifleheld at gunpointdead bodyprostitutionvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerrevolvergood versus evilcandlestrangulationstabbingwomanthroat slittingwidowstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestfemale pubic hairnonlinear timelinechild abuseshot in the legshot in the foreheadduelvirgindangerprologuecowboydollattempted rapestreet shootoutshot in the shouldercountrysidestalkingcult directorstylized violenceeavesdroppinggoldkilling an animalrevelationsociopathsexual abusesurvivorhatcowboy hatmutilationhidinggaggedvirginitypeeping tomwhiskeyrear entry sextarget practicewhipmuteplot twistthunderstormpedophilebathingdisembowelmentblack eyefogsexy womanperversionabusive fathermisogynysign languagepipe smokingshot multiple timesmudintimidationblood on camera lensintestinesharassmentmultiple storylinemenstruationpedophiliaspit in the facelocal blockbusterassumed identityhuman monsterpubertyadolescencequick drawsexual perversion13 year oldcowboy boots15 year oldsaloondeputyunsubtitled foreign languageman punching a womanepiloguereverendactual animal killedunderage sexbible versenetherlandsextreme violencesitting on a toiletfacial scarhiding placeoutlaw gangchapter headingsin medias respsychological torturesex with a minornon linearangstretributionoff screen murderhouse firedisturbed individualimmolationincestuous desireman with no namesex from behindwinchester rifletear on cheekchurch servicethroat cutstarts with narrationmultiple time frameshorse drawn carriagesex traffickingpassing outidentity theftmisttraffickingwestern townsexual sadismsexual tortureburning housegutsnaked butttitle based on the biblecowboys and outlawsgallowsman punches a womanbolt action riflelemonadewoman in laborbordellohanged womantarget shootingouthouseexodusbiblical quotewashing clothesnameless characterbountycrime gone awrygenesismenstrual bloodmining townspursabused childunderage girlwoman wearing a toweldead horsewater pumpabused womanabusive parentsaying thank youchapterspistol duelknife in chestfrontier townmute charactertongue cut outbeating with a beltreference to jesusleather glovesfeminist moviestranglinghenry rifleshackledwoman flashingwoman in a bathcall for helpviciousnesschange of identityflagellationamerican westpig slaughterwoman wrapped in a towelout of ammunitionstrangledbloody knifecalvinismbuilding a housedragged along the groundlong range riflenaked female corpseauteur cinemarevenge from beyond the gravegun holsterbag of goldtied handsprostitutesretrograde narrativesnow capped mountainsold into prostitutionwoman hangedcaptive bolt gunchapterwise storytellingknife in stomachbutchering pighog farmsheep farmshepard toneshot in the back of the headtoilet scene (See All) |
Pre-teen Jeliza-Rose's parents are hopeless drug addicts. When pa, rocker Noah, finds ma's OD'd, he fears to be charged with homicide and takes Jeliza along to his ma's place, in a desolate country region. With Noah passed out, the girl mentally transfers to a fantasy world she and her doll heads en …ter magically. Jeliza's adventures also star the crazy locals, notably Dell, and Dell's grown but intellectually disabled brother Dickens. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmfairy taledark fantasybased on fairy talemodern fairy tale |
| Themes: | death of mothersupernatural powerdrinkingpregnancydeathsurrealismfearlonelinessdeath of fatherdrug usedysfunctional familyinsanitymental illnessabusedeath of wife |
| Mood: | nightmareavant garde |
| Locations: | farmrural settingbartrainbuskitchensubmarineschool bus |
| Characters: | grandmother granddaughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerboygirlmusicianreference to godfrench kiss |
| Story: | rocking chairmental retardationfarmhousebugscarscreamingunderwater sceneeatingbandvomitingsecretdrinkurinationfooddream …beatingfirebased on novelflashbackkissbloodsexcigarette smokingphotographexplosionsingingknifesongcorpsemirrorfalling from heightpaintingbookriflesunglassesrunningbeddead bodypianohallucinationprayerguitarswimmingorphanflashlightstabbingrock bandchild in perilritualvoice overtreedrug addictpuppetfantasy sequencestorytellingsuitcasedollreadingrabbitdomestic violencewigcrossrock 'n' rollisolationloss of fatherloss of mothersleepingcult directorheroinheart attackflirtingpickup truckhypodermic needletalking animalfaintingguitaristdenmarkdrug abuseeccentricflatulencesharkskullfalse identitypeeping tomdrug overdoseimaginationrock concertinnocenceshoeswhipjunkiemakeupdynamiteatticlipstickshadowalternate realitywedding dressfamily dinnerlanternfieldpumpkinshaved headbrainsouthern accentminingface maskdinner partymummynecrophiliapedophiliastuffed animalold dark houseeyedead fatherabandoned housebeetween girlsquirrelimaginary friendwhisperinglistening to a radioelectric guitaranttrain trackstrain ridepieseizurecleaningfart jokerock musicianheroin addictaltarman childepilepsyclose up of eyedelivery boyalice in wonderlandwingspillow fightchildhood sweetheartwagondutch anglecar wreckdecomposing bodymirror ballpassenger traintreasure chestapplying makeuptaxidermylemonademousetrapprairiefireflygrave diggerpinatapeanut buttershooting uplobotomyspider webcandy bardissectiontrain wreckpretendinggeesechild neglectphalluswatchingapple piereference to alice in wonderlanddesecrationembalmingdeath by overdosetrain derailmentwonderlandtransistor radioexploding trainfeather boajutlandtalking dollreference to barbie the dollscrubbingalonenessplaying dress upshotgun shellurinating on the groundburritodead treementally handicapped personrabbit holebroken dollpillow feathersspasticdoll's headribcagehead scarlightning bugcrushed skullfalling off a bedswim fins (See All) |
The story follows an underground weapons manufacturer in Belgrade during WWII and evolves into fairly surreal situations. A black marketeer who smuggles the weapons to partisans doesn't mention to the workers that the war is over, and they keep producing. Years later, they break out of their undergr …ound "shelter" --- only to convince themselves that the war is still going on. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyepicpolitical satire |
| Themes: | freedomdeath of motherdrunkennesstorturedrinkingpregnancymarriagedeathlovemurderfriendshiprevengesurrealismpoliticswedding …filmmakingmemorythefttheatreexploitationhopedeath of wifecommunismrevolutiondeath in childbirth (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatirebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | helicopterbathtubbicyclewheelchairshipsewer |
| Characters: | babydancerbrother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfriendprostitutesoldierphotographerthiefactressfilm director …germanuncle nephew relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgirlfriend (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1990s1960s1940syear 1941 |
| Story: | horse and carriagechildbirthhangingunderwater scenebandvomitingdrinkurinationhorsefiredancingfemale nudityone word titlebased on novelkiss …sexmasturbationgunfemale rear nudityfightexplosionpartybased on playunderwearmirrorcatshootinglieriflebirthdayislandswimmingstrangulationweaponfishbirdradioanimalcoffintalking to the cameraliartankbasementflowermagical realismrefugeeeuropemonkeyhatecoupleberlin germanycivil wareyeglassestraitorgoldhead buttelephantcrucifixstealingcommunistclockbombingresistancezoonewsreel footagetheatre audiencefascismdeertigercellarparrotposterjoypost world war twodead animalfascistyugoslaviamarching bandchimpanzeepartisanresistance fighterwanted postersheltergestaporewardponyhooliganreference to noahbalkanelectricianmelonanti fascismarms dealcommunist partyhappy new yearanti fascistflying machineelectro shockturntablefreight elevatortied togetherbridal gownfloating islandzagreb croatiaelectrical generatorbelgrade serbiathrown down a wellljubljana sloveniareference to marshal tito (See All) |
A thought-provoking and haunting exploration of how reality and dream-states may combine to form complex interactions. The line between the imagination and reality blurs when an accomplished Psychiatrist takes on a patient that appears to be suicidal.
| Themes: | murder of motherillnessguiltdeath of motherdrinkingghostdeathlovesurrealismsuicideinvestigationmemorydeath of fatherdepressionmental illness …dyingblindnesswritingforgivenessmadnessmurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | new york citytraincemeterybathtubbicycletaxistrip clubtaxi driversuvcar fire |
| Characters: | babydancerafrican americanmother son relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboystudentactorartistactresswaitresssecurity guard …psychiatristsecretarysheriffdoctor patient relationshipart studentself injuryart teacher (See All) |
| Story: | windhauntingunderwater scenebatheatingsubjective cameratearsdrinkfooddreamcryingdancingone word titleflashbackkiss …blooddogguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingshowertelephone callunderwearcar accidentundressingpaintingrunningbirthdaycar crashbathroomneighborpianostripperorphanambulancebridgesuicide attemptdinersubwaynonlinear timelinepainterdrawingmarriage proposallibrarykeystorytellingreadingcollege studentlightningclassreference to william shakespearepsychicarsonblack americanchesshugginganswering machinesyringeballoonwoundhypodermic needlesurvivorpatientrehearsalart galleryfateanimal attackslavemental institutionpromisewhiskeypillsnew jerseymedicationaquariumbookstorebalconyblind manbuddhismengagement ringman cryingreflectionnotebookrepeated scenespiral staircaselecturestairwaybrooklyn bridgehearing voiceswrist slittingmailboxdripping bloodlocked doormeat cleaverrazor bladebleedinggurneyreference to shakespeare's hamletcircular staircasepole dancershared bathdog attackloss of parentseyespsychosiswater fountainslide showreference to sigmund freuddance classmatchmakersuicide threatsnorricamwatching someonewriting on a walldeadlinepeep showcaught in the raingrand pianodeputy sheriffdog bitesketchinghand wounddiamond ringprescriptionacting classart studiofortune cookiewalruslecturerempty housefireplace pokerweathermanmeteorologyanimal bitehailstormchopsticks the eating utensilcigarette burndance rehearsalsparrowlecture halleyesightkey ringsketching a portraitxanaxwrist scartelling storystopping timeeating with chopstickstire blow out21st birthdaychinese carryout foodpiano movingscript readingtoreadormylar helium balloonforetellingknocking over a tablepsychiatric sessionreference to athena (See All) |
In 1920, rural Ireland is the vicious battlefield of republican rebels against the British security forces and Irish Unionist population who oppose them, a recipe for mutual cruelty. Medical graduate Damien O'Donovan always gave priority to his socialist ideals and simply helping people in need. Jus …t when he's leaving Ireland to work in a highly reputed London hospital, witnessing gross abuse of commoners changes his mind. he returns and joins the local IRA brigade, commanded by his brother Teddy, and adopts the merciless logic of civil war, while Teddy mellows by experiencing first-hand endless suffering. When IRA leaders negotiate an autonomous Free State under the British crown, Teddy defends the pragmatic best possible deal at this stage. Damien however joins the large seceding faction which holds nothing less than a socialist republic will do. The result is another civil war, bloodily opposing former Irish comrades in arms, even the brothers. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracy |
| Themes: | freedomcrueltyillnessbrutalitytorturedrinkingdeathmurderlovepoliticsprisonfearescapedancepoverty …abuseexecutionstarvationescape from prison (See All) |
| Locations: | farmrural settingchurchbartrainmotorcyclebicyclecourtroomcatholic churchtrain engineer |
| Characters: | dancerbrother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorsingersoldierpriestbullymaidcatholicuncle nephew relationshipcatholic priest |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | horse and wagonhorse and carriagehorse ridingfarmhousesermonsufferingwindfarmerbanddrinkbeatingfiredancingdogkiss …bloodviolencegunfightcigarette smokingphotographsingingknifechasesongshootoutunderwearmachine gunshot in the headpunched in the facebattlearrestundressingletterrifledead bodyinterrogationpianojailreference to jesus christprayercandleambushmassacreprisonermapapologyconfessionbeaten to deathreadingcourtpianistpursuitcrosswitnesselectiontied upirelandtypewriterpubcowredheadcivil wartraitorwatching a movierebelirishrebellionrailway stationparadeembarrassmentdebatehaircutmovie theatretarget practicebombingresistancehatrednewsreel footagetheatre audiencedemocracycapturevoice over letterraidbigotryextortiondead boyposteroppressionface maskplaying poolfirearmflutecorporal punishmentstrikeunited kingdomindependenceloancolonialismbritish armybreaking a windowmedical studentbritish soldierdublin irelandguerillatelegrammartyroccupationsick childnationalismfiring squadmilitary trainingwriting a lettersurrenderuprisingfreedom fighterhouse on firegreat britainplant in titleburning buildingbandanacutting hairlibertybarracksammunitionoathcrossing selftrain conductorarsenalgun held to one's headburning houseguerilla warfareirish republican armymilitantwriting on a wallbreaking down a doorcell matesafe housesnookerbritish empiremilking a cowstarving childarmored vehicleirish catholicpliersking of englandsitting in a treechicken coopguerrilla warfarepledge of allegiancetreatytrucetypistpeace treatyfingernailoccupied nationthree legged dogtrain depotwestern europeroman catholic churchirish civil warmilitary drillmilitary tribunalbarleydominionforeign occupationirish jigrural irelandsaint christopher medalwatching a silent movieblack and tansfingernail tortureswearing intaking an oath (See All) |
New England, 1630: William and Katherine try to lead a devout Christian life, homesteading on the edge of an impassible wilderness, with five children. When their newborn son mysteriously vanishes and their crops fail, the family begins to turn on one another. 'The Witch' is a chilling portrait of a … family unraveling within their own sins, leaving them prey for an inescapable evil. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsuspenseconspiracyamerican horrorbritish horrorfolk horror |
| Themes: | illnessguiltdeath of mothersupernatural powerghostdeathmurderkidnappingreligionfearmagicdeath of fatherredemptioninsanityevil …dyingdevilmadnesswildernessfather love (See All) |
| Mood: | raingoredarkness |
| Locations: | farmrural settingchurchforestvillagewoodsenglandcampfirenew englandbackwoods |
| Characters: | babybrother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshipchildrenmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipsingerboyteenage girlsister sister relationshipchristian …reference to godlittle girllittle boyvillainbiblewitchterrorbaby boythe familydeath of boymother loveasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | winter17th century1600s |
| Story: | breast feedingfarmingchickenscreamingeatingsubjective camerasecrethorsefoodcryingfemale nuditybloodkissdognudity …male nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malesingingknifesongblood splatterundressinglierifledemonhallucinationreference to jesus christprayercandlestrangulationaxestabbingwomanfalse accusationsearchgunshotconfessiongravepoisonpossessionrabbitdeath of brotherdisappearancedeath of sondeath of husbandisolationsuspiciondirectorial debutsleepingtwinwolfmass murdergothiceggwitchcraftcrying womancrying manburialanimal attackgoatapplepromisetensionhypocrisysonhungerbutchershovelpridemurder of a childslaughterlanterndead boydemonic possessionfieldkilling spreebonfireblack magicsinshameprayingbarking doglevitationrunning awaybaptismkilling a dogname callingsatanismslashingwhisperingwhistlingbleedingnewborn babyevil womanravengame playinghymnkiss on the cheekmiserycornbutcherychild abductionminimalismsaying gracechantingno endingflintlock riflechopping woodcowardicepatriarchbanishmenthutsatandead brotherdead babylord's prayerlost in the woodsnew hampshirereference to the ten commandmentswashing clothesanimal trapdead sonreference to luciferreference to abrahambloodstainpuritanred capepuritanismchild sacrificereference to jobdaughter murders motherforebodingmilking a goatcovenantevil winsram1630sreference to englandhomesteaderpossessed boybathing in bloodnewborn sonconjuringpeek a boosilver cup (See All) |
In the 1860s, five men have been tracking a sixth across Nevada for more than two weeks. They shoot and wound him, but he gets away. They pursue, led by the dour Carver, who will pay them each $1 a day once he's captured. The hunted is Gideon, resourceful, skilled with a knife. Gideon's flight and C …arver's hunt require horses, water, and bullets. The course takes them past lone settlers, a wagon train, a rail crew, settlements, and an Indian philosopher. What is the reason for the hunt; what connects Gideon and Carver? What happened at Seraphim Falls? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | drinkingmurderdeathrevengesurrealismreligionmoneyescapenaturerobberytheftobsessiongriefdeath of wifevengeance …justicedevilwilderness (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | farmsnowtrainforestdesertwaterwoodscampfirestormlog cabin |
| Characters: | babybrother sister relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipboyteenage girlprostitutegirlsoldiermusicianhostagethiefchristian …reference to godnative americanlittle boychineseex soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1860s19th centurywinter |
| Story: | horse and wagonhorse ridingsufferingbarnfarmerpainunderwater sceneeatingsubjective camerarivertearsdrinkhorsefoodcrying …firedancingbloodflashbackviolencefightknifechasesurprise endingpistolshootoutcorpseshot to deathfistfightshot in the chestface slapshotgunslow motion sceneundressingbrawlshootingrifleheld at gunpointrunningdead bodyprayerrevolvercombatsurvivalfoot chaseambushmountainarmyone man armysearchcigar smokingon the rungunshotduelone against manyprologuecowboytentknocked outopening action sceneattempted rapepursuittied upcabinwaterfallshot in the armarsoncivil wargoldcaptainfireplacebulletkilling an animalwhat happened to epiloguewoundinjuryshot in the stomachtold in flashbackcowboy hatlosscamprebeltorchmexican standoffcolonelindianfull moonlandscapeu.s. armykicked in the crotchbible quotedisembowelmentoutlawbooby trapbounty hunterknife throwingsnowingburned to deathpipe smokingmusic bandmormonintestinesstrugglerobberbandagespit in the facemetaphorquick drawbank robbercowboy bootscornfieldrailroadmercy killingindustryamerican civil warwild westold westtreacheryoutlaw gangloss of familyhouse firewanted posterpioneerthirstrepeating riflewagonbear trapcanteengold coinpick axefrontiertradefreezingpossecadavertrackervendorprairiesaddlegunpowderfalling from a treeagonyrocky mountainsriver rapidstrackingfalling off horseencampmentstomach ripped opencarcasssix gunpistol duelzealotbowie knifecovered wagonarm woundstarting a firefalling into a riverbadlandsforemanbonnetgang of outlawspeddlerrailroad tracksrapidsconfederate soldierwagon trainconfederate armyfrontier justiceyankeejugknife in throatcauterizing a woundexpansionrailroad constructionunion soldierknife through headburning a houseface offpistol whippingremedyyear 1818year 1868 (See All) |
Rural Australia in the late nineteenth century: Capt. Stanley and his men capture two of the three Burns brothers, Charlie and Mike. Their gang is held responsible for attacking the Hopkins farm, raping pregnant Mrs. Hopkins and murdering the whole family. Arthur Burns, the eldest brother and the ga …ng's mastermind, remains on the loose and has retreated to a mountain hideout. Capt. Stanley's proposition to Charlie is to gain pardon and - more importantly - save his beloved younger brother Mike from the gallows by finding and killing Arthur within nine days. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmtragedyaustralian western |
| Themes: | brutalitydrunkennesstorturedrinkingpregnancydeathmurderrevengerapechristmasbetrayalracismpsychopathparanoiapoetry …home invasionexecutionjusticepolice brutalitymurder of a police officer (See All) |
| Mood: | raingore |
| Locations: | farmsmall townbathtubaustraliacavecampfireaustralian outback |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorsingerprostituteteenage boyserial killerphotographeraustralian aboriginalofficer |
| Period: | 19th century1880s |
| Story: | horse and wagonhorse and carriagelynchingearringwhippinghangingracial slureatingtearsvomitingdrinkurinationhorsefooddream …beatingcryingfiredogbloodviolencecigarette smokingphotographsingingknifepistolsongshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotguncameraarrestrifleheld at gunpointdead bodyinterrogationhandcuffsprayerrevolvershot in the backdecapitationbound and gaggedgangambushmassacredisguisedeath of friendimpalementstabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestsevered headsearchshot in the foreheadgravelegendbeaten to deathkeyfugitivestorytellingtentchristmas treelightningattempted rapeshot in the shoulderdeath of brotherpursuittragic eventcrosstied upshot in the armmonkeypoemtraditioncaptaintealoyaltymedicinekilling an animalwoundcageshot in the stomachfaintingjail cellsergeantirishfollowing someonegenocideburialbreakfastsocial commentaryslaveguardwhiskeycorsetthunderwhipkickingdark humorbutcherthunderstormexploding headsuperstitionoutlawbounty hunterslaughtersiegebigotrydead boyinjusticemelancholyhogtiedhorseback ridingcamelvictorian erasunsetchristmas presentloss of jobshot in the neckpistol whiphead blown offabuse of powervery little dialoguegun held to headhideoutwhisperinghuntflytavernmeat cleaverstableshot in the footbroken noseheatblacksmithjailbreakdigging a graveretributionoff screen murderreference to charles darwinfloggingheadachechainswanted posterbludgeoningwinchester riflecrime spreefratricideaborigineduststagecoachforkmoral ambiguitybitten handpadlocktrackergallowscribmisanthropemerry christmasgracedecaybritish flagrenegadelynch mobskull crushingpsychological abusepublic executionqueenslandfolk songmurder of a pregnant womanbuggycandlelight dinnera cappelladead horsebrother murders brothersavagerycigarette caseparasolmounted policerotten teethunion jackthroat slashedviciousnessflagellationspear through chestscars on backrope around neckforebodingherbal medicinecatalogueshooting through a doorcuff linksshantyhit on the head with a gunself inflicted woundbushrangerdesperadokicked to deathstarry nightbullet hole in wall (See All) |
Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire savings account to charity, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters who shape his life.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | freedomillnessguiltdrunkennessdrinkingmarriagedeathinfidelitymoneyadulterymemorynaturedrug usegriefunfaithfulness …poetryadoptiondeath of wifedyingaffairforgivenesshuntingwildernessstarvationback to nature (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmareraincar chasearchive footagebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | farmrural settingboatsnowchurchbarbeachrestauranttrainforestcarsmall townlos angeles californiabusdesert …woodsroad tripsealaketruckcavemexicocampfirestormtunnelslumalaskacanyoncable car (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerbrother sister relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage girlteenage boypoliceman …waitresslittle boyamericangrandfather grandson relationshipself discoverypolice arrestolder man younger man relationshipgirl in underwearalcoholic drink (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinteryear 1991year 1990year 1992 |
| Story: | horse and wagoniciclecrystalcanoefarmingfarmerpainrivertearsdrinkurinationhorsedreambeatingcrying …firedancingfemale nuditydogflashbacksexbloodnuditymale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditybare chested malefightcigarette smokingnipplesphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingknifechasethree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storytelephone calltopless female nudityvoice over narrationbased on bookunderwearblondeface slapslow motion scenewatching tvarrestundressingbare buttbookriflerunningcafepianoprayermale pubic hairguitarf wordswimmingflashlightcookingold mancaliforniatoplessmountainbridgedinermapsnakefishnonlinear timelinebirdfishingsearchjourneyvanbartendergunshotskinny dippingargumentmicrophoneprologuefbiwidowerpay phonepoisonmissionon the roadtentreadingchristmas treelightninguniversitydiarydomestic violencedisappearancesplit screendeath of sonisolationstageunderwaterwaterfallflowerbearfireworkssubtitled scenefreeze framegirl in pantiestwenty somethingeyeglassespoemapplauseshavinggamewolfnipples visible through clothingballoonmachetelistening to musicexercisebeardspiderlosstimeaudiencehome moviecheating husbandsouth africanaked womanhitchhikerhitchhikingapplemexicanbarefootdivingthunderbackpackhippiecharitynippleco workerdeath of protagonistlaughterarizonadeerhighwayborderbarbecuenotetrailerlens flaregrowing uppuppydivorceebonfirebrushing teethsirenowlprivate investigatorfast motion sceneplantnasaplaying cardsrocketsatellitepiano playernude swimminggraduationstage performancedrifterwhalejournalfilm clipjukeboxbeeborder crossingfast foodcattlelaundromatsolitudesicknesscredit cardteasinglistening to radiodamtaking off shirtmarching bandbumpalm treetopless girlguitar playereaglevirginiageorgiaatlanta georgiaapartheidcrabwindmillwet t shirtbeltacoustic guitarspeedboatentertainerplannatural breastsoverhead camera shotchapter headingsdumpsterin medias resbreasthypocriteteenage girl in underwearhobobagpipesschizophrenicscandinavian girlflashback within a flashbackshopping cartrock climbingreference to george w. bushfamily historynudistmortalityborder patrolidentity crisismaterialismcanalguard dogcheckharvestleaving homecamperfaunafloraillegitimate sonsleeping bagpaddlegrand canyonmetropolisremotewisdomfalse namemoosewashington stateemaciationnudismoil lamptrampwater skiingduplicityfood poisoninghowlingfreight trainprairieburning moneymotivationalanti conformitysit upskayakspeakerbackpackinggrizzly bearintrospectionriver rapidsillegitimate daughtermultiple narratorshot springlicense plateencampmentpatrolnew beginningsouth dakotawashing a carriver crossingfollowing a dreamgrainchapterschequelosing weightcarvingcollege graduateaerialchest hairkayakingnaked outdoorscollege graduationpull upsravinestocking capborder checkpointirrigationnorthern californiawheatfishing polenorth americascoped riflebigamistbadlandsjumping onto a traintractor trailerreference to lord byronsoft focustrue life adventuresearch for truthtime clockman against natureman vs naturepick up truckreference to joni mitchelltrain depotflash floodrootsalton seapartinghoover damgeorgia usanew year's resolutionstarving to deathabandoned buscolorado rivergraduate schoolreference to jack londonlife savingswriting in sandriding the railschapterwise storytellingfairbanks alaskahandicraftsneo luddismpermitreference to thoreaucharacter lies about agegraduation presentgullindividuationlake meadreference to tolstoyshiversjet stream (See All) |
Scarlett is a woman who can deal with a nation at war, Atlanta burning, the Union Army carrying off everything from her beloved Tara, the carpetbaggers who arrive after the war. Scarlett is beautiful. She has vitality. But Ashley, the man she has wanted for so long, is going to marry his placid cous …in, Melanie. Mammy warns Scarlett to behave herself at the party at Twelve Oaks. There is a new man there that day, the day the Civil War begins. Rhett Butler. Scarlett does not know he is in the room when she pleads with Ashley to choose her instead of Melanie. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaepic |
| Themes: | death of motherdrunkennesspregnancymarriagedeathmurderfriendshipinfidelitychristmasmoneyjealousypoliticsfearweddinganger …divorcetheftdeath of fatherpovertygriefmental illnessunrequited lovealcoholismdeath of wifewealthcourageself sacrificedeath of unborn child (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | hospitaltrainparis francelondon englandbrothelcity on fire |
| Characters: | babydancerbrother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshipafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipdoctorsingerteenage girlprostitutefemale protagonistsoldier …nursesister sister relationshipthieflove trianglechristianreference to godalcoholicmaidolder man younger woman relationshipcousin cousin relationshipaunt niece relationshipbaby cryingold maid (See All) |
| Period: | 1870s1860s19th century1800s |
| Story: | horse and wagonhorse and carriageriverboatpulitzer prize sourceearringgiving birthwindbarnslaverychildbirthpaintearssecrethorsefood …cryingfiredancingbased on noveldogbloodkissf ratedgunsex scenefightphotographexplosionsingingpartypistolsongmirrorface slapshot in the headrescueswordarrestundressingletterbooklieriflebirthdaydead bodyprostitutionjailprayeraxewomanwidowfour word titleprisonerapologyfemme fatalemarriage proposalgravelibraryattackliarchampagnepassionreadingdeath of childchristmas treelightningscreamattempted rapeshot in the shoulderbusinessdeath of sonwitnesstraploss of fatherreunionloss of mothertwinblack americanstrong female charactertwenty somethingflirtingcivil warscandalbirthday cakeeavesdroppingfalling down stairscaptainpokerwoundfaintingred dressaccidental deathblockbustergossipservantrebelrailway stationstrong female leadbirthhonorslavecannonexplosivecorsetbraverymourningloss of sonwhipnew orleans louisianabusinesswomanhungerevacuationcard playingdark herorivalfogconvictcapturewedding ringbalconyraidsiegebarbecueextortionloss of husbandtripchloroformmiscarriageshamehorseback ridinghysteriajewelrystoresouthernerirish americanbandagepost warwoman cryinghomecomingmental breakdownreading aloudcrutchesphysicianstairwayestatefencemajorsouthern u.s.disposing of a dead bodyhoneymoonbroken mirrorself defenseunconsciousnessnarcissismsaloonpocket watchstretcherwhistlingamputationmilitary uniformamerican civil warkindnessafrican american womangeorgiaatlanta georgianewborn babybleeding to deathcowardmarriage engagementstar crossed loversfamous scorerainbowhonestyorchestral music scoretitle same as bookbattle of the sexesopposites attractknittinghypocritewriting a letterku klux klansurrenderbeggingdeathbedsilhouettefamous linedeterminationplantationfleeingattempted robberyexpectant motherinner title cardpackingvulturehigh societycurtainworking outballroom dancingbrothel madamdefeatgold coinkneelingportrait paintingponythreat to killexpectant fatherfaminehandkerchiefoverheard conversationbrandydevastationmidwifesister in lawwaltzmaster servant relationshippneumoniababy carriagegoodbyemerchantdeath of a childembroideryblockadeheadstonewoman in laborstained glass windowreconstructionwounded soldierlandownermerry christmasnurserycolognespoiled childflirtfiddletalking to the deadconfederate flagpeacockindifferencescavengerstubbornnessnursingrich snobwashing clothesbreakfast in bedaudio flashbacksurprise birthday partytaxesblue eyesdragging a dead bodysister in law sister in law relationshipbondfiddlerfund raisingrocking horseu.s. civil warpramsouthern belleshantytowncottonpost civil warbaby bornarms smugglinglicemorning afterfalling off a horsesavannah georgialeg amputationdance partythrown from a horsebonnetdeclaration of lovethumb suckingsoilkissing someone's handretailconfederate soldierhiccupslave girlspurned womanintermissionnarcissistic personality disorderspoiled girltape measureconfederate armypantalooncombat casualtyhome birthlying in waitatlantafemale slavepetticoatyankeeinvading armymaster slave relationshipcharleston south carolinacotton fieldsherrythrown from a bridgedrunken singinggeorgia usalumberyardbrushing one's hairfemale cryingmeaslesbaby talkbattle of gettysburgcausalityflute playerfuneral wreathmarriage proposal on one's kneesdeath of a horsefake drunkennesshorse riding accidentlost causespurned malekicking a dooroverturetyphoidcharity balldestroyed buildingpolitical meetingshoulder woundsmelling saltsspurned manconfederate states of americadixiejoining the armylumber milllying in stateman carrying a woman in his armsoverseerpicking cottonradishstolen horseball gownfurloughgallantrydespondencyfanning oneselfside saddlethrowing a vase (See All) |
After causing a loss of almost one billion dollars in his company, the shoe designer Drew Baylor decides to commit suicide. However, in the exact moment of his act of despair, he receives a phone call from his sister telling him that his beloved father had just died in Elizabethtown, and he should b …ring him back since his mother had problem with the relatives of his father. He travels in an empty red eye flight and meets the attendant Claire Colburn, who changes his view and perspective of life. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmarriagedeathlovechristmasmoneyweddingfuneraltraveldeath of fatherdysfunctional familygrief |
| Mood: | rainnight |
| Locations: | churchhotelhelicoptercemeterysmall townairplaneairportroad triptruckmuseumoffice party |
| Characters: | dancerbrother sister relationshipchildrenafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipsingerboyreference to godcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipgrandfather grandson relationship …self discoveryself referentialairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | farmers marketstovekentuckyscreamingeatingbandrivertearsvomitingdrinkurinationfooddreamcryingfire …dancingone word titledogkissflashbackphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingknifeerectiontelephone callvoice over narrationcell phonesongcorpseunderwearslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerpaintingdead bodybathroomalcoholcookingbasketballwidowsuicide attemptmapcoffingraveyardhotel roomfired from the jobumbrellaon the roadstorytellingstatuecity name in titlebusinessamerican flagdeath of husbandloss of fatherheart attackhugginglistening to musichelmetburialwhiskeycivil rightsremote controlshoesmourninganimated sequencerejectioncorporationloss of husbandflightphoto albumcremationsuccesshomecomingfamily reunionundertakerpartial female nuditybubble bathflight attendantsunriseeaglescholarshipashesfailurefuneral homewakereference to john f. kennedycarouselkansasmerry go roundurnceodriving at nightmississippimemphis tennesseetap dancinggolf cartreference to martin luther king jr.death of parenteulogyrendezvoustalking to the deadrental carsuicide contemplationwashing clotheswoman in a bathtubmemorial servicerainy dayboeing 747disgraceseat beltsprinkler systemcoming homeloss of parentlouisville kentuckyjumbo jetreference to jim morrisonexercyclegarbagemanweeping manreference to norman rockwelloklahoma citywhiskey bottlechannel surfingmanic pixie dream girlid badgeopen casketfirebirdpopping balloonamerican legionbuilding housered hatreference to colonel sandersdeath in the familyfuneral receptionvolvo 240call waitingflying first classwatching video on tv (See All) |
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille came into the world unwanted, expected to die, yet born with an unnerving sense of smell that created alienation as well as talent. Of all the smells around him, Grenouille is beckoned to the scent of a woman's soul, and spends the rest of his life attempting to smell her es …sence again by becoming a perfumer, and creating the essence of an innocence lost. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | period piece |
| Themes: | torturepregnancydeathlovemurdermoneyseductionrobberypsychopathobsessionhumiliationexecutiondying |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | boatchurchbeachparis francecavelaboratorywater torture |
| Characters: | dancermother son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipprostituteteenage boyserial killerpriestcatholicbaby boyreligious fervor |
| Period: | 18th century1700s |
| Story: | animal crueltyhorse and carriagefarminggiving birthbarnslaverychild murderchildbirthhangingunderwater scenerivertearsbeatingcryingdancing …female nuditybased on novelflashbackkissdognuditymale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditybare chested malesex scenepartysurprise endingvoice over narrationcorpseface slapcatswordundressingrifledead bodyprostitutionjailorgyalcoholsurvivalorphancandlethroat slittingbridgeprisonerfishnunbirthday partysearchjourneynecklacedrowninggravevirginprologuekeyangelwigcrossratflowermagical realismtwinfireworksbare chested male bondageredheaditalianshavingslow motionfaintingjail cellmobladderbirthorphanagetorchstreet lifeappleinnocencearranged marriagemuterowboatrosebathingaccidental killingcellardead woman with eyes openbonfirenude woman murderedshaved headpsychopathic killersuffocationpeasantmonasterymazeleatherbeehangoversolitudehanging upside downsweathand over mouthdeath penaltysense of smellbishopnewborn babynaked dead womanperfumemaggotfacial scarinndead catwoman undressingdreamingmountain climbingbludgeoninginnocent person killedhide and seekmanslaughterharvestlabyrinthdirtfatlong haired malemessiahfingerwashingprovenceshacklesbuilding collapsecurfewhoneyrainy nighthandkerchiefemaciationdead woman on bedgallowsnosedead prostituteexecutionerdead woman on groundbad smellscaffoldfish marketwaterboardingheresydead body in watersmotheringexecution by hangingaccidental murderodormaster apprentice relationshiphereticfrecklesdeath by suffocationhayloftumbilical cordchastityexcommunicationhangmanenslavementpowderdeadly diseasescentsecret formulabound in chainsmarquismass hysteriachild sellingsmellcopperstenchgrime1740sfishmongertannery1730sdead body floating in a riverhypersensitivityreverse engineeringcannerymurder with robberyfalling buildingperfumertraveling on footcarriage accidentheightened sense of smell (See All) |
The story of Seita and Satsuko, two young Japanese siblings, living in the declining days of World War II. When an American firebombing separates the two children from their parents, the two siblings must rely completely on one another while they struggle to fight for their survival.
| Subgenre: | tragedysemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | illnessdeath of motherghostdeathfriendshipsurrealismmoneyfearmemoryrobberylonelinesstheftdeath of fatherdyinghomelessness …starvationradiation (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerainanime |
| Locations: | boathospitalbeachtrainschoolcemeteryairplanebathtubbicyclewaterjapanshiptruckstormtrain station …fire station (See All) |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipchildrenmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagerfrienddoctorsingerboyteenage boygirlphotographer …thiefjapanesemothercousin cousin relationshipaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipjapanese soldier (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940syear 1945 |
| Story: | horse and carriagestovebugduckinsectfarmerbatheatingbandtearsurinationhorsefoodbeatingcrying …firebased on novelflashbackbloodphotographexplosionsingingthree word titlebased on true storyvoice over narrationsongcorpsecatcameraundressingletterbombrunningdead bodyneighborswimmingsurvivalorphansubwayapologybirdgraveyardgravetreeattackumbrelladollreadingdeath of childringcountrysideflowersleepingfireworksrecord playersisterdisastericedestructionmedicineinjuryrecordingtold in flashbackstealingfrogtorchburialjanitortokyo japaninnocencebombingshoesfanhungerscissorsdead childdaydreamdeath of sisterswingraidminepumpkinpost world war twocandyanti warruinscremationbandageelementary school14 year oldemperorseagullclimbingflypursestretcherantmailboxkimonoashestomatowatermelonair raidin medias ressurrendergymnasticspotatoburn victimorgandiarrheashelterfleeingphonographtoothbrushstrawberrybroomfloodingricewagontantrumbucketwashingmosquitowashing dishesdeath of parentemaciationcartabandoned minebomb shelterjapanese armyleechfireflyimitationcuttingolder actors younger roleshummingmelonplayingmalnutritionmarblesibling relationshipgrapepiggy back ridefirst aidjapanese flagdebriskamikazemale tearswartimerailroad stationfirebombcombcartwheelimperial japannoodlesrationingstrawbutterrashacid raincharcoaltin canradiation poisoningburning a dead bodybeanstalkheart troubleself sufficiencyfallout shelterstrafinghorrors of warsandboxwater canteenwadingmintfirehouseherringplumjapanese navykobe japanhair clipworld warribcageolder brother younger sisteremperor of japanbroken water pipeimitating the firing of a gunmosquito nettingshovelling (See All) |
A 14-year-old girl in suburban 1970's Pennsylvania is murdered by her neighbor. She tells the story from the place between Heaven and Earth, showing the lives of the people around her and how they have changed all while attempting to get someone to find her lost body.
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | death of daughterdrinkingdeathmurdersurrealismrapefuneralinvestigationvoyeurismmemoryobsessionredemptionpoetryhome invasionhope …murder investigationafterlifemissing child (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | farmsnowhospitalschoolcemeterybathtubbicycletaxipolice carlaketaxi driverschool buskitchen firerunning in water |
| Characters: | grandmother granddaughter relationshipdancerbrother sister relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipdoctorteenage girlteenage boyserial killerdetective …policemanphotographersister sister relationshiplittle girllittle boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 1973 |
| Story: | iciclenewspaper clippingback from the deadunderwater sceneeatingsubjective cameratearsdrinkfooddreambeatingcryingfiredancingbased on novel …dogflashbackkissbloodf ratedcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterknifechasethree word titletelephone callvoice over narrationcorpseblood splatterwatching tvcamerafalling from heightpaintingbookrunningbirthdaydead bodyneighborvoyeursoccerflashlightcandleaxemontageno opening creditspaintersearchflash forwardtreestalkersuburbfantasy sequencesuitcaseevil manreadingbaseball batlightningflowerspursuitsuspicionhatestrong female characterrecord playereyeglassespoembreaking and enteringhatjogginghammerhidingassaultaccidental deathteddy bearladderfollowing someonecrying manrapistbreakfastshoesshopping mallfirst kissheavendead childpedophileevidencedeath of sisteralternate realitynotefieldcellarreckless drivingphoto albummudhit with a baseball batdead girlbeing followedlighthousepervertserial murdersaving a lifebad guypedophiliateenage lovechild molestationshipwrecklost lovevacuum cleanerbroken windowdigging14 year oldfalling into watercornfieldteenage crushwashing machinechild molestertrapdoorpurgatoryreturning homemolestationchild rapediverclimbing out a windowmurder victimcreepscrapbookserial rapistmultiple murderssexual predatorcuriositysnowglobechild killerwatching someonebreaking down a doorbeing watcheddollhousetoy storechild murdererdead teenagergrandfather clocknarration from the gravebased on young adult novelgazebosinkschool lockerserial child killerfigurinestuffed animal toywall safelock of hairreference to coca colaclubhousesinkholewheat fieldleg in a caststocking capstraight edge razorpainting toenailsrape of a minorelectric trainserial teen killerreference to laurence oliviermodel shipfloating in spacebreaking a glass windowsoda popdelawareroll of filmmodel builderunderground hideoutfruit pickership in a bottlefilm developingcharm braceletbeauty treatmentbicycle bellbreaking glass bottlegirl driving a carhiding under floorboardsinstamatic camerastocking feetbottle openerhammer and nailsdeath of teenage girlvoice over note (See All) |
The painter Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition when his muse, Ines, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her father, Thomas, comes to him hoping that his connection with Brother Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure the release of his daughter.
| Subgenre: | historical event |
| Themes: | torturedrinkingdeathrapereligionmoneybetrayalprisondeceptioncorruptioninsanityexecutionhuntingfrench revolution |
| Locations: | churchspaincatholic church |
| Characters: | babydancerbrother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipprostitutejewishchristianityjewcatholic …deafnessfrench soldierbaby crying (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1800s |
| Story: | horse and carriagehorse ridingchickenhangingpaineatingdrinkhorsefooddancingfemale nuditycharacter name in titleviolenceexplosioncorpse …battlearrestpaintingrifledead bodyinterrogationprayerorphanwinecandlewomanmodelfalse accusationnunpainterkingflash forwardconfessionportraitactor playing multiple rolescrosstypewriterqueeneyeglassesshavingwoundcrucifixorphanageviolinmonkmental institutioncensorshipdwarfinvasiondungeonrelease from prisonsign languagepipe smokingviolinistimprisonmentdonkeyconventmedalcheering crowdtavernbritish armyactual animal killedatrocitymadrid spainbritish soldiermartyrfiring squadposingbagpipestop hatvulturecircumcisionmissing daughterglobestagecoachportrait paintingshacklesgarrotemusefrench armycandelabraprinting pressnapoleonic warsreference to napoleonburned at the stakesketchingempire fashionpublic executionheresylip readinghereticforced confessionwhite glovesopportunistspanish inquisitioncantordriven madreference to john lockekissing feetstrappadovoltairepillagefrancisco de goyadunce capgrand inquisitorruffled shirtdinner bellflintlock muskettricome (See All) |
In rural Tennessee, Lazarus, a former blues musician who survives by truck farming, finds a young girl nearly beaten to death near his home. She's the white-trash town tramp, molded by a life of sexual abuse at the hands of her father and verbal abuse from her mother, who seems to delight in remindi …ng Rae of her mistake in not aborting her. Lazarus, who is also facing personal crisis at the dissolution of his marriage, nurses Rae back to health, providing her with gentle, fatherly advice as well as an education in blues music. Rae's boyfriend, Ronnie, goaded by the man who nearly beat Rae to death, misunderstands the relationship between Lazarus and Rae, and vows to kill him. Lazarus, exhibiting a street-smart understanding of violence and its motives, calls Ronnie's bluff, senses that he is as troubled as Rae, and becomes a guiding force in the young couple's resurrection. (Read More)
| Themes: | freedomillnessdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancymarriagelovedeathfriendshipdrugsweddingdeceptionseductionangerdrug use …redemptioninsanityfaithabuseexploitationabortiontrauma (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarearchive footage |
| Locations: | rural settingchurchbarrestaurantsmall townbathtubbuskitchenmotelstormsex outsidesex outdoors |
| Characters: | dancerafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerboyprostitutemusicianlustbiblecousin cousin relationshipex husband ex wife relationship …pimpu.s. soldier (See All) |
| Story: | farmhousefarmingpreacherfarmerracial slureatingbandtearsvomitingdrinkfoodbeatingcryingdancingfemale nudity …dogflashbackkissbloodnuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditygunsex scenefightcigarette smokinginterracial sexnipplestitle spoken by charactersingingpartyleg spreadingthree word titlepantiestelephone calltopless female nudityfondlingsongunderwearslow motion sceneundressingkissingriflebeeranimal in titlecafemarijuanahallucinationprayercolor in titleguitarcleavagebraconcertdrug dealermontageprisonerwhite pantieschild abusescantily clad femalecoffeebartenderpublic nuditycursevirginprologuemini skirtattempted rapegardenobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexgaragegirl in pantiespickup trucktopless womansupermarketnipples visible through clothingwoundloss of virginitydressrace relationssexual abusecaptiveguitaristcaucasianwristwatchnaked womanrear entry sexgrocery storebloody noseu.s. armyministerkickingsex talknippleanxietyfather figurecigarette lighterthunderstormroseblack eyehealingcapturewedding dressnervous breakdownchainholding handssouthern accentpromiscuous womanshortstractorchild molestationtemptationtrailer homesexual promiscuitycowboy bootspharmacytennesseecoughingreverendtopless girlfeverauto mechanicwoman wearing only a man's shirtnymphomaniacbreastfilm starts with sexsalvationhymnblues musicunwanted kissfirst sexual experiencepool hallbride and groombroken bottleclothing storesex from behindzippo lighterguard dogpanic attackamerican southbarber shopsaying gracepharmacistdrugstoresex act reflected in mirrorsex addictmoonshinenymphomaniahot pantsleft for deadrecovering alcoholicgirl toplessunfaithful girlfriendchurch choirwoman in a bathtubsouthern gothicanxiety attackmultiple loversstomachnaked outdoorsblack man white woman relationshippoor white trashreformradiatorbare breastice bathcorn on the cobrose gardenblues singersexual innuendo in titlewickednessanxiety disorderflower gardenwatchdogvegetable farmheavy machinerysex act reflected in a mirrorchained to a radiatorsex reflected in mirrorsexual hysteria (See All) |
Set in beautiful 14th century Sweden, it is the sombre, powerful fable of wealthy land-owning parents whose daughter, a young virgin, is brutally raped and murdered by goat herders after her half sister has invoked a pagan curse. By a bizarre twist of fate, the murderers ask for food and shelter fro …m the dead girl's parents, who, discovering the truth about their erstwhile lodgers, exact a chilling revenge. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyfolk horror |
| Themes: | death of daughterguiltbrutalitypregnancymurderrevengerapereligionjealousyinvestigationobsessionredemptionpanicvengeancerape and revenge …religious faith (See All) |
| Locations: | farmrural settingchurchforest |
| Characters: | mother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteenagerboygirlcatholicpregnant womanmurder of girl |
| Story: | horse ridingbreadmilkchild murderfarmerrivervomitinghorsefoodcryingone word titlebloodmale nudityfightknife …corpseface slapdead bodyprayergood versus evilcandleold manstabbingstabbed to deathconfessiontreevirginbeaten to deathbrotheroccultfireplacedressragecrucifixwitchcraftfrogvirginitygoatpicnicmoralitymourningmisunderstandingstabbed in the throatstabbed in the neckmutemiraclehit on the headbathingmedieval timesgang rapesnowingsymbolismpervertprayingpeasanthead woundloss of daughterself defensecatholicismnihilismpremonitionhorninessoutlaw gangbutcher knifehermitbathhousesheltermedievalunwed pregnancypaganstepsisterhalf sisterleft for deadstabbed with a knifeloss of innocenceremade14th centuryfancy dressmoral choicetree branch13th centurywoodsmanwitness to a crimedefloration by rapewater springidolatrytorture of child (See All) |
Tarkovsky mixes flash-backs, historical footage and original poetry to illustrate the reminiscences of a dying man about his childhood during World War II, adolescence, and a painful divorce in his family. The story interweaves reflections about Russian history and society.
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | illnesspregnancyghostdeathsurrealismmoneymemorynaturedivorcegriefpoetrychildhooddying |
| Mood: | rainarchive footageavant garde |
| Locations: | farmrural settingsnowforestairplanewoodsrussiaspainmilitary school |
| Characters: | babydancerbrother sister relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipdoctorsingersoldierstudentwriterchristiansingle mothermother …chinesegrandmother grandson relationshipstepfather stepdaughter relationship (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s1930swinter |
| Story: | windbarnchickenrivertearsfooddreamcryingfiredancingfemale nudityone word titledogflashbackblood …nuditymale nudityinterviewcigarette smokingphotographsingingshowertelephone callmirrorslow motion scenecatbare buttbookriflerunningbeddead bodytelephoneswimmingnewspaperorphannonlinear timelinedream sequencebirdcontroversyold womanactor playing multiple rolesreadinglong takesoviet unionsleepingpoemhand grenadereference to adolf hitlerdemonstrationbuttockshomereverse footagetarget practicebombingspanishevacuationtvhypnosismedical examinationabsent fatherlanternfieldbonfiresymbolismcoinmoscow russiamudactress playing multiple roleslevitationstock footagefenceatomic bombwellindependencefallingdying manbleedingspanish civil warhammocklook alikelighting a cigarettehot air balloonstutteringtelevision setussrdeath of parentspotatofloodingflamencomissing fathersledmemoriesgrievingburning houseprinting presswashing hairbullfighterinstructorrussian historyminimal dialoguematadorreference to leonardo da vincimarshreference to mao tse tungbullfightreference to anton chekhovmosesstream of consciousnessdaily life20th century historysepiadostoevskyyear 1935memoirskilling a chickenart bookshellingtarkovskywind stormatomic explosionsoviet historyflashback to images of memoriesfloating in the airpower of suggestionclock tickingproofreaderburning barnlevitatingprinting shopsoviet union historytattletaleburning bushcorridavoice over poetry (See All) |
British couple Fiona and Nigel Dobson are sailing to Istanbul en route to India. They encounter a beautiful French woman, and that night Nigel meets her while dancing alone in the ship's bar. Later he meets her crippled American husband Oscar, who tells him their story. While living in Paris for sev …eral years trying to be a writer, he becomes obsessed with a woman he met by chance on a bus. He tracks her down and they start a steamy love affair. Soon Oscar finds himself enslaved body and soul by her love, and continues to tell Nigel the details of this relationship in various stages over a number of visits to Oscar's cabin. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedypsycho thriller |
| Themes: | crueltydrunkennessdrinkingpregnancymarriagedeathlovemurderrevengesuicideinfidelityjealousyadulterylesbianismwedding …extramarital affairobsessionunfaithfulnesshumiliationsadismabusebreak upabortionwriting (See All) |
| Mood: | rainmurder suicide |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestaurantairplaneparis francebathtubbusnightclubelevatorwheelchairseashipsex in showerstorm at sea |
| Characters: | dancerhusband wife relationshipprostitutegirlnursewriterwaitressolder man younger woman relationshipfrenchpimp |
| Story: | carnival ridemilkcarnivalwhippingpigeatingbandtearsvomitingdrinkurinationfoodbeatingcryingdancing …female nuditybased on novelkissflashbackbloodsexdogmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditygunfightcigarette smokingnipplesphotographpartylesbian kissleg spreadingerectionshowertelephone callunderwearface slapshot in the headwatching tvcomputerundressingbare buttshootingcafebisexualcandlestrangulationaccidentgarter beltspankingfemme fataleshot in the legauthorbinocularswidowerchampagneumbrellaproduct placementpassionstorytellingvacationinjectionsex toyshavingsyringediscored dresssadomasochisms&mpicnicbroken leghaircuttarget practicecynicismamusement parkcard playingbathingblack eyetuxedoinsulthousekeeperbrushing teethmiscarriagepromiscuityadulterous wifeparalysisgun in moutheiffel tower parismasochismcostume partyferris wheelrazorcripplefootsie under the tablepearl necklacekarmacruise shiprainbowfatal attractionbeggingmerry go roundsex shopbow tiedragging a bodyzippo lighterfemale to male footsie playingplaying footsiedance classwomen's bathroomconcussionpoodletoasterfemale stockinged footnew year's eve partydrinking from the bottlesex addictfoot massagesex gamehand kissingbottled waterbouquet of flowersskeleton costumeconfettiseasicknessparty hattrust funderotic dancinghopscotchplaying catchfeznotre dame cathedralstraight edge razorhot chocolateerotic dancenirvanareference to the titaniccroissanthit by a vanwedding photographsee through gownvacuum cleaningfire placelatex dressbridge the card gamereference to henry millersashchinese characterslapping a womandriving capslurping a drink with a strawdrink umbrellafoghornocean voyagewool hatno smoking signport holeocean cruisetraction (See All) |
Kanji Watanabe is a civil servant. He has worked in the same department for 30 years. His life is pretty boring and monotonous, though he once used to have passion and drive. Then one day he discovers that he has stomach cancer and has less than a year to live. After the initial depression he sets a …bout living for the first time in over 20 years. Then he realises that his limited time left is not just for living life to the full but to leave something meaningful behind... (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessdeath of motherdrunkennessdrinkingmarriagelovedeathsuicidemoneypoliticslonelinessdepressioncancerdeath of wifedying …self sacrifice (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snowbarrestauranttrainbusnightclubbicycleelevatortruckbaseballofficestrip club |
| Characters: | babydancerchildrenmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipdoctorsingerboyprostitutenursewriterjapanese …older man younger woman relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationshipjapanese soldier (See All) |
| Story: | carnivalsadnesspaineatingbandsubjective cameratearsvomitingdrinkfooddreamcryingdancingone word titledog …flashbackcigarette smokingsingingpartytelephone callvoice over narrationsongmirrorcamerabeerbirthdaycafepianoreporternewspapercandleold manbirthday partysearchcigar smokingtransformationbartenderparkproteststripteasewidowerumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotpassionbaseball batpianistisolationsleepingterminal illnessmedicinelistening to musichappinessdemonstrationwatching a movieflatulenceretirementbuddhisttokyo japannicknameplaygroundconstruction siteold agemourningnovelisttheatre audienceice skatingautopsydemocracyswingsnowingexistentialismpost world war twohandshakesunsetboredombureaucracyarcadex rayinfatuationtrain trackskitekindnesshearsekimonodietwakereading a newspaperknittingaltardiarrheasnoringcity hallfather in law daughter in law relationshiphappy birthdaydrugstorekneelingred light districtpinball machinemirror ballfalling asleepdance hallskingeishasleeping pillsnylon stockingsincenseuraniumumpirecivil servantneonheat wavejapanese flagpensionbureaucratcity councillosing weightstomachbowingsakechopsticks the eating utensilyawningoffice workbowel movementsavingsstreet fairulcernear drowningwind up toyskating rinkfreedom of expressionself indulgenceconstipationfeeding a dogmeaninglessnesscongatoy rabbitjungle gymstomach cancersick leavebarbituratedigestionbeer hallcesspooldeputy mayorlandfill siteskin rashwandering the streetscivil service (See All) |
An affair between the second in line to Britain's throne and the princess of the feuding Irish spells doom for the young lovers.
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | guiltdeath of motherbrutalitymarriagedeathmurderrevengeinfidelityrapebetrayaladulteryescapedanceweddingfuneral …extramarital affairdeath of fatherunfaithfulnessrivalrygreeddeath of wifehuntingmurder of family (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | boatchurchbeachforestvillagewoodsseacastletunnelboat on fire |
| Characters: | dancerbrother sister relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipboygirlsoldierpriestlove trianglewarriorlust |
| Story: | horse and wagonback from the deadchild murderhangingriverhorsedreamfiredancingfemale nuditykissbloodcharacter name in titlemale nudityviolence …bare chested malefightthree word titlepunctuation in titlewoman on topblondebattleswordliehand to hand combatrunningcombatdecapitationorphansword fightambushdisguisemontagemapsevered headkingprincessflash forwardlegendattackliarpoisonpassionrabbitbraceletdeath of husbandirelandlove interestkissing while having sexbare chested male bondagequeenbattlefieldpowertraitorbow and arrowwounddemonstrationhuntersevered handirishknightforbidden lovehonorambitionstabbed in the throatkickingmercilessnesskicked in the crotchrowboatmedieval timescapturetribepassionate kissaxe murderkingdomdaggerhorseback ridinghistorical fictionbandagewar violencetowerblonde womansailboatcrownsword and sandaldisembodied headstar crossed loverstragic lovemilitary traininganguishman on firetrapdoorrise and fallthroneblasphemydying wordscryptmedievalchantingstreet vendorantidotefeastaxe fightbattle axelong blonde hairlordflaming arrowbaronfuneral pyrecoronationruinhanged boypageantcornwallhand chopped offsword and shieldspit in facedrawbridgeelixirlong sworddark agesjoustingtreatythrown from a horseyorkpyrerebuildingplus sign in titlefuneral cortegeceltlutesaxonhuman in a cagebetrothaldeath of queenpuffer fish6th centurythought deadunderground passagewaybritanniaviking funeralsword woundburning a corpsenursing someone back to healthburned out houseroman ruin (See All) |
A mother lives quietly with her twenty-eight-year-old son, Do-joon, providing herbs and acupuncture to neighbors. One day, a girl is brutally murdered, and Do-joon is charged with the killing. Now, it's his mother's call whether to prove him innocent or to leave him imprisoned.
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspense |
| Themes: | guiltdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancymurderdeathfriendshiprevengemoneybetrayalprisonfearfuneralinvestigationmemory …blackmailbullyingexploitationdisabilitywritingpolice investigation (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatire |
| Locations: | barrestaurantforestcemeterysmall townbuswoodspolice stationrooftopbar hostessrunning after a car |
| Characters: | grandmother granddaughter relationshipdancermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicefriendboyteenage girlfemale protagonistgirlpolice officerdetectivepolicemanlawyer …motherprofessormother love (See All) |
| Period: | year 2002 |
| Story: | mental retardationsufferingwindpaineatingsubjective cameratearsvomitingdrinkurinationfoodbeatingcryingfiredancing …female nudityone word titlesexflashbackblooddogviolencebare chested malefightcigarette smokingphotographsurprise endingpantiescell phonewoman on topcorpseunderwearblood splattercar accidentmirrorface slapwatching tvcomputerarrestundressingbookrunningcar crashdead bodyinterrogationcafehandcuffsflashlightbracandleold mantoiletfalse accusationhit by a carsearchgraveyardpantyhosecoffeeflash forwardconfessionmicrophoneprologueumbrellamissiondebtcountrysideschoolgirlsuspicionsleepingarsonrockgolfteamedicinekilling an animalbreaking and enteringhidingassaultnosebleeddesperationfollowing someoneapplemental institutionwatching televisioncrime sceneprison guardbloody noseinnocenceattempted suicidebackpackmisunderstandingsonkickingcigarette lighterhit on the headschool uniformdrunkevidenceatticlipstickone daysuspectfieldframed for murdermannequinmudbeing followedbriberyhit and runface maskmenstruationneedlekilling a doggolf clubname callingabandoned houseteasingsoupgolf coursesouth koreaponddocumentpsychiatric hospitalfacial scarroofhitchcockianspitting bloodpool of bloodcalendaroverhead shotretreatwrenchriceshackrearview mirrorgolf cartmirror ballwatching sexacupunctureostracismcalling someone an idiotgolf ballforensicspublic urinationscapegoatsanitariumtaking off pantsdragging a dead bodyband aidbludgeoned to deathoverprotective mothermementocyanideherbelderly manprison visitationteeth knocked outfacial bruisewading in waterchief of policeelderly protagonistdog hit by a cartofuman undressing a womanscrubbing a floorping pong ballbus tourcleaning up bloodherbalistvomiting in a toiletmob ruletv antennachestnutmentally handicapped personacupuncturistbuilding a firefinger injuryvirilityseoul south koreavomiting into a toilettampaxattempted filicideclimbing up a hillhit on the back of one's headrice cakeeating from a cankicking a car (See All) |
Uxbal, single father of two children, finds his life in chaos as he is forced to deal with his life in order to escape the heat of crime in underground Barcelona, to break with the love for the divorced, manic depressive, abusive mother of his children and to regain spiritual insight in his life as …he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessguiltdrunkennessdrinkingmarriagelovemurderdeathdrugsreligionmoneybetrayalfearmemorydrug use …cancerredemptiongriefphotographyexploitationdyingpolice corruptionafterlifedying fatherdying from cancer (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snowchurchhospitalbarbeachrestaurantschoolforestcemeterynightclubwoodspolice carstrip clubmexicotrain station …slumsex in a closet (See All) |
| Characters: | babydancerbrother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshipchildrenmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipdoctor …boyprostitutegirlnursepolicemanlittle girlgay kisslittle boychinesegay relationshipsingle fathergay fathercrying babychinese foodgay asianbaby boypolice violencereligious iconsex with brother in lawasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | breast feedingsufferingpaineatingsubjective cameratearsvomitingdrinkurinationfooddreamcryingdancingfemale nudityone word title …kissbloodviolencebare chested malefightcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingchaseshowertelephone callcell phonecorpseunderwearmirrorface slapwatching tvarrestundressingthongrunningbirthdaydead bodycafebathroomjailhallucinationtelephoneorphancookingwinecandlestrangulationdrug dealermontagecocainetoiletimmigrantsubwayaccidentfishdinnerchild abuseapologycoffinmarriage proposalgravemicrophoneprologuemassageringflowerspursuithairy chesttragic eventcrossdeath of soncharacter says i love yougay coupletrustsingle parentterminal illnessafricanbirthday cakecloseted homosexualtv newshuggingsyringemedicinebreaking and enteringwarehousehypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorcakebabysitterice creamcrucifixmorguespiderdesperationgay parentstreet lifemale underwearpillsboxer shortsconstruction sitemourningbackpackmedical examinationmarital separationmale male kisspolice raiddead boybriefsinjusticedead motherillegal immigrantowldormitorysuffocationg stringcremationconstruction workerrepeated sceneevictionsnorting cocainedead fathertv reporterblack marketconstructionclimbing through a windowdenialdying mansense of smellbreaking a windowmarriage problemsmediumsewing machinesitting on a toiletintentionally misspelled titledistrustbarcelona spainsleeplessness10 year oldpole dancerhappy birthday to youillegal immigrationspaghettimortuarywrapped in a towelstreet vendorchemotherapyasphyxiationbailbipolar disorderforkcrematoriumchild's drawingpneumoniadead parentsnoseblowing out candleheartbeatsparklerestranged couplemedical clinicwashing clothesatonementblood sampledead sonmass deathbed wettingdiamond ringout of body experiencetouching someone's breastsreference to mother teresaterminal cancerbelief in the afterlifeestranged wifesenegalsweatshopfastingwetting oneselffootbridgeodorreference to disneylandwraithbad newsdeath by suffocationviolence against a childembalmingcarbon monoxide poisoningface woundnude dancingprostate cancerseven year oldupside down viewwaiting in lineincontinencechinese immigrantmale wearing an earringsense of soundtalking with the deadhuman exploitationabandoned childadult diaperbeginning morphed with endingsenegalesemagnetic resonance imagingpounding on a doorreference to the united nationsbarred windowpyreneesreference to the dalai lamacommunicating with the deaddeath from cancerillegal workerkid artstrip club ownerboogerheaterdeath by asphyxiationmale ponytailreference to francisco francopierced eartalkativenessboy smoking a cigarettedead body on beachprostate exammisspelled worddead body floating in waterreference to jack danielsappliance storebody washed up on beachhitting a childsilent sceneblack marketeersurrealism sequenceurinating bloodmultiple tv screenssent to one's room (See All) |
Shane rides into a conflict between cattleman Ryker and a bunch of settlers, like Joe Starrett and his family, whose land Ryker wants. When Shane beats up Ryker's man Chris, Ryker tries to buy him. Then Shane and Joe take on the whole Ryker crew. Ryker sends to Cheyenne for truly evil gunslinger Wil …son. Shane must clear out all the guns from the valley. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | drinkingdeathmurderfriendshiprevengejealousyfearfuneralherodeath of fathergriefmurder of fathermurder of husband |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | farmcemeterybar shootout |
| Characters: | dancerbrother brother relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfriendsingertough guylove trianglelittle girlbully |
| Period: | 1870s19th century |
| Story: | horse and wagongeneral storerocking chairpigfarmerrivertearsdrinkhorsefoodbeatingcryingfiredancingone word title …based on noveldogkissbloodcharacter name in titleviolencebare chested malegunfighttitle spoken by charactersingingpartypistolsongshootoutfistfightshot in the chestshotgungunfightbrawlshootingbookshowdownriflerunningdead bodyneighborprayerold manaxemountainmontagewidowimmigrantapologycoffincigar smokingbartenderone against manycowboyevil manreadingstreet shootoutamerican flagdeath of husbandgardencabinfireworkscowtrustarsonhatehenchmanmachismowoundfaintinghatblockbusterstrangercommunityhonorbar fightgun battlecelebrationwhiskeytarget practicethunderbraveryshoppingshovelcard playinghit on the headoutlawrainstormdeerwedding dressinsultlanternloss of husbandmeetingpipe smokingmudhorseback ridingintimidationanniversarybarking doghandshakeforename as titlegardeningdrifterpistol whiphead woundfencequick drawcattleharmonicagunslingerknocked unconscioussaloontoastalabamaold westclothingsix shooterhorse racefourth of julyblacksmithhymnmain character shotgunfighterbreaking a bottle over someone's headwedding anniversaryprecocious childmysterious strangersquattertauntingretreatchopping woodcowardicebedtime storyfoot pursuitbloody facehit with a chairponywyomingman boy relationshiprancherstarting overwatching someonecreeklord's prayerbeing watchedshellmerchantdrink thrown into someone's facesaddlesettlerunityoutnumberedstampedeindividualitypleadingultimatumbarroom brawlecholooking through a windowfalling off a balconyindependence daycold blooded killersmall western townhired gunmaverickfrontier towncivil war veterancovered wagonfarm handnightshirtsetting a firehomesteadcalfstanding in the rainstoicismcandy canelawlessnesscoltsoda pophit with a sticktree stumpanti violencebragginghired handbraggartjugpig farmercataloguedeer antlersgun holsterhit on the head with a guntalking through a windowburning a housecattlemanhomesteaderthrowing a drink on someonebronc busterland baronpunch upturpentinecheyenne wyomingrope knotwedding marchcheyenne indiansleeping in a barn (See All) |
The intersecting life stories of Daniel Plainview and Eli Sunday in early twentieth century California presents miner-turned-oilman Daniel Plainview, a driven man who will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. He works hard but also takes advantage of those around him at their expense if need b …e. His business partner/son (H.W.) is, in reality, an "acquired" child whose true biological single-parent father (working on one of Daniel's rigs) died in a workplace accident. Daniel is deeply protective of H.W. if only for what H.W. brings to the partnership. Eli Sunday is one in a pair of twins whose family farm Daniel purchases for the major oil deposit located on it. Eli, a local preacher and a self-proclaimed faith healer, wants the money from the sale of the property to finance his own church. The lives of the two competitive men often clash as Daniel pumps oil off the property and tries to acquire all the surrounding land at bargain prices to be able to build a pipeline to the coast, and as Eli tries to build his own religious empire. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | dark comedyepic |
| Themes: | marriagemurderdeathreligionmoneyweddingrivalryalcoholismgreedadoptionwealthhuntingdeath in childbirthreligious intolerance |
| Locations: | farmrural settingchurchbarbeachrestauranttrainsmall towndesertcampfiresan francisco california |
| Characters: | babybrother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorsingerprostitutereference to godalcoholicbibleamericanuncle nephew relationshipsingle father …deafnessreligious fanaticreligious zealot (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1930s1920s1910s20th century1900s1890s |
| Story: | horse and wagonhorse ridingfarmingsermonpreachermilkchildbirthfarmerunderwater scenetearshorsefoodbeatingcryingfire …based on novelflashbackbloodviolenceguncigarette smokingphotographexplosionsingingsurprise endingpistoltelephone callsongunderwearblood splatterface slapshot in the headshotgunfalling from heightletterrifledead bodycafereference to jesus christprayercompetitiontelephoneswimmingorphancaliforniamansionmapchild abuseno opening creditsradioflash forwardconfessionbeaten to deathbusinessmanmissionactor playing multiple rolestentreadingactor shares first name with characterdiarylong takebusinesscrossautomobilethreatloss of fatherex convicttwinarsonpowerwaiterclaim in titlerevelationdressinjurylifting someone into the airhammeraccidental deathimpersonationcampladderrailway stationburialgoatbroken legambitiontelescopeexplosiveministerbackpackimpostoroilbutlersuperstitiondynamitemustacheminelanterncapitalismloss of brothersign languagepipe smokingmudexplorationimpotencevillain played by lead actorminingbaptismtowerconstructionflasktwin brotherunconsciousnessbowling alleygreat depressionadopted sonwhistlingindustryamericanalandprice of famesalvationhymndigging a gravetuberculosischild abandonmentbride and groomfamous linehalf brotherbludgeoningblasphemypacific oceangospelsittingsurrogate fatherinterpreterevangelistpassing outrailroad trackrenovationpick axeset on firebuilding collapsegun held to one's headturn of the centurymisanthropeoil rigchild uses gunfreak accidentbowling balloil industrypickaxepublic speakingbusiness dealsignaturetoolmilkshakecontrol freakmatcheslifting a male into the airsurrogate sonfaith healerchain gangoil wellsinnerice cream parlorirrigationfalling off a ladderfirewoodspiritual healingarthritispipelinelong underwearprospectorsame actor playing twin rolefalse prophetmale slaps a maletrain depotnapkinsparksloss of hearingoil tycoonquailbowling pinfalse promiseland grabbingsilver minesulphurdragged by one's hairdrilling for oilbusiness associateland surveyingchild romanceear examgoat farmeroil derricksilver city new mexico (See All) |
The Lost City of Z tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett, who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region. Despite being ridiculed by the scientific …establishment who regard indigenous populations as "savages," the determined Fawcett - supported by his devoted wife, son and aide de camp returns time and again to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case, culminating in his mysterious disappearance in 1925. (Read More)
| Themes: | regretdrinkingpregnancymurderfearmemorytravelracismdeath of fathergriefdyingcannibalismstarvationmurder of fatherarchaeology …murder of husbandmurder of son (See All) |
| Mood: | rainambiguous ending |
| Locations: | boatchurchhospitaltrainlondon englandvillageshiptruckcavejunglecampfirebrazilsinging on a boatrunning after a truck |
| Characters: | dancerbrother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipdoctorsingerboyteenage boysoldierchristian …reference to godlittle boygermanbaby boybiologistcrying boy (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1920s1910s20th century |
| Story: | back scarhorse and carriagehorse ridingcanoenewspaper clippinginsectunderwater scenesubjective camerarivervomitingdrinkhorsefooddreamdancing …dogflashbackkissviolencebare breastsguncigarette smokingphotographexplosionsingingchasepistolbased on true storybased on booksongface slapslow motion scenebattlebare buttletterbooklieriflebeddead bodyreference to jesus christswimmingnewspaperoperacandlemountainmontagearmyhuman rightsmapsnakefishapologyno opening creditsbirddrawingjourneyflash forwardmissionsuitcaserabbitpursuitgiftdeath of sonfeminismworld war oneirelandwaterfalltypewritersacrificenewspaper headlinesubtitled scenebattlefieldeyeglassespoemapplausehugginggolddestinyfireplacebow and arrowwhat happened to epiloguespearcrying womanskullcrying mantorchcolonelorchestraslavegas masknicknamereconciliationthunderbraverybackpackhungerdespairballlostheavendeath of protagonistinfectiondeervoice over lettertribebigotryfieldfortune tellergunfireexplorationenglishman abroadnews reporterbarbed wiresaving a lifewomen's rightsbarking doghandshakeexpeditionnotebookreading aloudlecturename callingdiscoverymajorwhistleraftmedalflaskwhisperingknocking on a doorgiving a toastmailbayonetbritish armymilitary uniformreading a bookfeverexplorersouth americatelegrammaggotequalitybagpipescompassleg woundtrenchbody paintloinclothchantingchurch bellresignationcowardiceboliviaportrait paintingthreat to killflame throwermutinyskepticismbaronhand kissingbrandypiranhawaltzcandelabraportugueseopera housepoison gastheorycablepantherdartkiss on the foreheadseparation from familygeographyriver rapidsvomiting bloodreference to adamdead deerpotterydeer huntingshot in the earlieutenant colonelwar paintdead rabbitwaving goodbyechristeningyear 1916amazon tribereading a letter aloudyear 1954surroundedfather slaps soneye bandagefalling off a horseamazon junglelost cityyear 1912burning a letterfalling into a riverknighthoodreference to judasborder regioncannibal tribenews conferenceprogressivismlost civilizationconquistadorrubberbuglegiving a speechkilled with an arrowindian chiefindian tribeamazoniakilling a deerkilling a rabbitfixationstranger in a strange landbritish officerreference to francetolling bellyear 1905year 1924year 1906year 1923blood poisoningdeer headgas attackgrabbed from behindtribal warfarepan fluteconcertinacorn fieldear shot offbattle of the sommeel doradoreference to rudyard kiplingriver bargejungle expeditionrubber plantationcork irelandfacial makeupimitating someonereading a poem aloudlance corporalland surveyingaide de campchlorine gasfalling horselifted into the airmaizemap makingreference to portugalwhitewashing (See All) |
Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked off their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his uncle's farm and joins them the next day as they head for California and a new life - Hopefully.
| Themes: | pregnancydeathmurderdancefuneralpovertyprejudicestarvation |
| Locations: | farmrural settingroad triptruckroad movie |
| Characters: | grandmother granddaughter relationshipdancerbrother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshipchildrenmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipsister sister relationshipwaitressgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationship …pregnant womanpregnantgrandfather granddaughter relationshiptruck driverpregnant wife (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | pulitzer prize sourceearringfarmhousepreacherscarfarmerdancingbased on novelshot in the chestjailcaliforniawomanjourneyfugitiveon the road …cabinex convictpickup truckcamphomeburialsocial commentaryinjusticejobsocialismtractorstrikeabandoned housefruitframeddeputygreat depressiondeath of grandmotherlabor uniondemolitionlaborcross countryroadtriptalking while drivingdeath of grandfatheroklahomaplant in titlesocialistdroughtexpectant motherexpectant fatherfruit in titlegun shotfamily abandonmenteulogytitle based on the biblerailroad crossingfarm workerprodigal soncross country triproute 66elderly peopleparoleenew dealeverymantransientfederal governmentditchamerican literaturecalifornia historyfruit pickerpregnant sistersocial consciencesharecropperdust bowlhome sweet homebearing witnesswagedeep focusabandoned farm (See All) |
Three students and a school teacher disappear on an excursion to Hanging Rock, in Victoria, on Valentine's Day, 1900. Widely (and incorrectly) regarded as being based on a true story, the movie follows those that disappeared, and those that stayed behind, but it delights in the asking of questions, …not the answering of them. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | illnessdrinkingdeathfriendshipsuicideinvestigationnatureobsessionsexualitypoetry |
| Mood: | nightmarenightmythaustralian supernatural |
| Locations: | rural settingchurchschoolaustralialaketownaustralian outbackschool party |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefrienddoctortattoosingerteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlstudentpolicemanphotographerteacher student relationship …maidfrenchuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationshipdriversuicide by jumpingfrench teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1900s |
| Story: | horse and carriageinsectscarfarmerhangingscreamingracial slurtearsdrinkhorsefooddreamcryingbased on novelblood …dogsexflashbackkissf ratedinterviewbare chested malecigarette smokingphotographsingingpartyvoice over narrationsongmirrorblondeface slapslow motion scenecamerabookriflebeerdead bodypianohallucinationclassroomprayeralcoholorphanwinemansionwomanfour word titlesnakedinnerbrunettechildbirdsearchjourneylegendvirginuniformumbrellastatuemissing personreadingscreamflowerspianistdisappearancedeath of husbandschoolgirltied upflowersleepingclass differenceseyeglassespoemrockwhat happened to epiloguedresscaketouristhatsouth australiaservantorphanagevirginitycolonelpicnicclockgirl with glassesinnocencecorsettaking a picturefalling to deathlostschool uniformboarding schoolhomoeroticismlanternopening a doortripsymbolismholding handshorseback ridinghysteriaillusionexpeditionapparitiongatebandageglovesmetaphorreading aloudestatepicturestonelizardvillaredheaded womanknocking on a doorlavafriendship between girlsgreenhousepocket watchstretcherantbare feetpipeguardianshockfamous scorevalentine's dayprivate schoolsexual repressionstressheatwaking uplesbian subtextmagnifying glassmasculinitywhite dressguidealtarrock climbingfinding a dead bodystreamtop hatswancarriagescrapbookno endingaboriginepapernightgownresignationspinstergirls' schoolmetaphysicsturkey the birdblack stockingsfrench accentgovernessturn of the centurycreekbased on supposedly true storygeologygrandfather clockneurosisambiguitydining hallreference to jack the ripperfat girlgarden partyheadmistresssightseeingfield tripbritish flagsearch partytennis racketkoalause of bloody as epithetexpulsiononeiricconstableunsolved mysteryvalentineboarderstarfishopening a windowstraw hatparasolgeometrygreeting cardhair brushstopped timevictoriabloodhoundqueen victoriagirls' boarding schoollacephysical examinationsonnetmemorizationforebodinglying on a bedbloomersexercise classsearch dogyear 1900lawn partyadorationhair ribbonmathematics teacherpan fluteviewfindervalentine's cardreference to botticellishakespearean sonnethistorical societyaustralian flagbroken watchsexual hysteria (See All) |
This is the story of three well-meaning but flawed people: Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English emigre; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married homemaker with two young daughters, with hiding a secret past; and Jack Jordan, an ex-con …vict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to live a law-abiding life and raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will have learnt harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsuspensetragedymelodrama |
| Themes: | death of daughterillnessguiltdeath of motherdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancymarriagemurderdeathloverevengesuicideinfidelitydrugs …religionbetrayaladulteryprisonextramarital affairangerlonelinessdrug useredemptiongriefunfaithfulnessfaithalcoholismhopedyingabortionvengeancedrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snowchurchhospitalbarrestaurantswimming pooldesertbicyclepolice carmotelsuvcar theftnew mexico |
| Characters: | mother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipdoctortattooboyteenage boyteachernursepolicemanlawyer …sister sister relationshipreference to godlittle girllittle boybibleprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Story: | scarhangingpainunderwater scenetearsvomitingsecretdrinkfoodbeatingcryingfemale nuditybloodkissflashback …number in titlemale nudityfemale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditytwo word titleguncigarette smokingnipplesphotographsingingpartyknifepantiespistoltelephone callvoice over narrationfondlingcell phonecorpsedigit in titleunderwearcar accidentface slapwatching tvcomputersex in bedshootingbirthdaycafebathroomjailvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerrevolverswimmingcleavagebreast sucklingambulancebasketballwidowcocainesuicide attemptdinerprisonertoiletaccidentnonlinear timelinebirddrawinghit by a carbirthday partylatex glovesgunshotflash forwardattempted murderdrug addictmicrophoneumbrellacrossdeath of husbandex convicthandgunobscene finger gesturetherapyheart attackprivate detectivepickup trucksurgerybirthday cakepoemgolfmedicinehypodermic needleslow motionsexual attractioncomapatientdrug abusearchitectbuttockscaucasianlosstimeguardpillsministermourningdespairmedical examinationevidenceheartthirty somethingmarital separationprison cellred pantiesbowlingloss of husbandrelease from prisonsirensymbolismhit and runsaving a lifehysteriamultiple storylinestoredinner partyplaying poolphysicianlighterloss of daughtermathematicsclinicnewspaper articlestonedinfertilityreverendbleedingmonitorgolf coursewakeallergywashing machineartificial inseminationswimmericonschizophrenicprivate eyemortalityfanaticasphyxiationliquor storenightgownmercyhamsterbedriddenfired from a jobwashingexaminationheart transplantrecovering alcoholicjoke tellingmathematicianpityorgan donationoxygen tankspeeding vehicleheart surgerychocolate barporn videoorgan donorrafflejail visitationbarbed wire fencehummingbirdorgan transplantationrefusing to eatheart failuresmall time crookketamineshot in sequenceborn againleaf blowerstepping on glasscutting selfracket ballheart donorsuicide attempt by hangingsports clubcutting armflatliningracquetskull fractureaccidentally shooting oneselfwork detailmouth sprayorgan rejection (See All) |
Tokyo's nasty underside, seen primarily through the eyes of Oscar, a heavy drug user, whose sister Linda is a stripper. Oscar also has flashbacks to his childhood when trauma upends the siblings. Oscar's drug-fed hallucinations alter Tokyo's already-disconcerting nights, and after the police shoot h …im, he can float above and look down: on his sister's sorrow, on the rooms of a love hotel, and on life at even a molecular level. The spectrum's colors can be beautiful; it's people's colorless lives that can be ugly. And what of afterlife, is there more than a void? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmexperimental film |
| Themes: | death of motherpregnancyghostdeathlovefriendshipsurrealismdrugsmoneybetrayaljealousyadulteryfearincestdeath of father …paranoiadrug usedyingabortionpolice investigationafterlifefear of death (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarenight |
| Locations: | hospitalbarbeachhotelairplanebathtubtaxiairportelevatorapartmentjapanpolice carmotelstrip clubtunnel …love hotel (See All) |
| Characters: | grandmother granddaughter relationshipbabydancerbrother sister relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipfrienddoctorsinger …boyprostitutepolicemanbest friendlittle girljapanesejewcatholicolder man younger woman relationshipamerican abroadolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipcrying babygo go dancer (See All) |
| Period: | future |
| Story: | breast feedingreincarnationback from the deadspiritchildbirthscreamingbatheatingsubjective cameratearsfooddreambeatingcryingfire …dancingfemale nuditykissbloodflashbacksexmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditybare chested malegunfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingfingeringnipplesphotographsingingknifeleg spreadingchasethree word titlepantiestelephone callsongcorpseunderwearpenetrationcar accidentmirrorshot in the chestface slappunched in the facethongbare buttshootingpaintingbookrunningcar crashdead bodymarijuanasex standing upbathroomhallucinationstripperf wordswimmingorphanflashlightdrug dealercocainetoiletfemale pubic hairnonlinear timelineapologypainterritualroommatepoint of viewflash forwardspermdrug addicthotel roomfired from the jobpay phonecharacter's point of view camera shotmoaninglong takedeath of brotherpursuitflowersleepinghatepot smokingflyingmorguebrother sister incestteddy bearpeeping tomstreet lifepromisebuddhistbra and pantiestokyo japanpillspastbackstagejunkiestairscigarette lightercellphonebalconyswingdressing roombuddhismlooking at self in mirrorlightexplicit sexg stringset upimperative in titlecremationrepeated sceneexotic dancerpregnancy testroller coasterforeignerdrug dealspreadeagleflareknocking on a doorlsdpsychedelicdance clubsitting on a toiletoverhead camera shotpole dancershared bathurnflashback within a flashbackfetuspole dancingloss of parentswrapped in a toweldrug tripexpatriatetalking to oneselfstrobe lightvoice over inner thoughtsfoster carehashishlife after deathdrug bustoperating roomheartbeatfirst personlullabyaudio flashbackout of body experienceabortion clinicneon lightecstasy the drugimpregnationmodel traincremated remainsdoor lockcarrying a dead bodytrippybowingspoken inner thoughtsblack lightnude dancingshot by the policeflashing lightabortionistacid the druginternmentinner monologuemissing someoneidentifying a dead bodysniffing pantiesdistorted soundchest woundcutting one's fingersex with friend's motherpolice stingtaking off someone's pantiesdoor buzzerfertilizationflushing drugs down a toiletsense of timedead fetusdog toyvaginal examchildhood promisedmtslap on the buttwetting one's pantsfinger in someone's anusflashback within a flashback within a flashbackkissing someone's breastspulling up pantsreference to amsterdam netherlandsspinning camera shotaborted fetusgruntingpulling up panties (See All) |
It's a post-apocalyptic world, several years after whatever the cataclysmic event, which has in turn caused frequent quakes as further potential hazards. The world is gray and getting quickly grayer as more and more things die off. A man and his pre-teen son, who was born after the apocalypse, are c …urrently on the road, their plan to walk to the coast and head south where the man hopes there will be a more hospitable environment in which to live. The man has taught his son that they are the "good people" who have fire in their hearts, which in combination largely means that they will not resort to cannibalism to survive. The man owns a pistol with two bullets remaining, which he will use for murder/suicide of him and his son if he feels that that is a better fate for them than life in the alternative. Food and fuel are for what everyone is looking. The man has taught his son to be suspect of everyone that they may meet, these strangers who, out of desperation, may not only try to steal what they have managed to scavenge for their own survival, but may kill them as food. Although life with his father in this world is all the boy has known, he may come to his own thoughts as to what it means holistically to be one of the good or one of the bad. Meanwhile, the man occasionally has thoughts to happier times with his wife/the boy's mother before the apocalypse, as well as not as happy times with her after the apocalypse and the reason she is no longer with them. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | post apocalypsedystopiaepic |
| Themes: | illnessdeath of motherpregnancylovedeathmurdersuicidechristmasfearmemoryrobberytraveltheftdeath of fatherhope …death of wifedyingapocalypsecannibalismhomelessnessblindnesswildernessstarvation (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerainbleakness |
| Locations: | farmsnowchurchbeachforestbathtubwaterroad tripshiptruckoceangas stationcampfireroad movietunnel …america (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipboythiefreference to godfatherpregnant wifecrying boy |
| Period: | future |
| Story: | pulitzer prize sourcefarmhousegiving birthsufferingwindchildbirthhangingpaineatingtearsvomitingurinationhorsefooddream …cryingfirebased on noveldogbloodflashbackkissmale nudityviolencemale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested maleguncigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasepistolvoice over narrationcorpseunderwearmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headundressingbare buttbookrifleheld at gunpointbeerdead bodypianorevolverswimmingsurvivalcandlegangold manwomanbridgemapnonlinear timelinedrawingchild in periljourneyshot in the legskinny dippingbinocularsperson on fireon the roadtentreadingskeletonflowerspianistpursuitcrossdarkthreatened with a knifewaterfallflowersleepingtrusthuggingbow and arrowbulletwoundlooking at oneself in a mirrorcaptivestealingloss of wifedesperationskullbirthtorchmasked manhaircutwhiskeylandscapetelescopecrossbowsoncannibalhungerdespairscissorscigarette lighterwedding ringblind mancellarbrushing teethcoinshot through a windownude swimmingabandoned buildingnarrated by character12 year oldstruggleforced to stripgun in mouthabandoned houseshot with an arrowclimbing through a windowcoca colabearded mancoughingsuicidaldying manhanged mansleeping in a carhammockfilling stationrainbowcoughing bloodflare gunshopping cartman with no nameblanketfleeingexpectant motherleg woundpaternitytitle spoken by narratorbeetlecatastrophechild with a gunprotective maleexpectant fatherdesolationliterary adaptationabandoned carcartbomb shelterseashorewashing hairchildhood homefather and sonscavengersuicide contemplationworryingwanderingabandoned shipmalnutritionstuffed animal toysurrogate familyfather son hugstaplerabandoned churchcrayonfalling treeboy in perilunderground bunkerelderly mancanned foodstocking caphead on a stakejack danielshand under skirtcataclysmlocked in a basementpregnant woman's water breakssurvivalismremoving wedding ringflare gun as weaponcutting own hairlong walkprotective fatherarrowheadcoughing up bloodintermittent narrationcoca cola canabandoned farmhousetalking to a dead bodytalking to a corpsecutting one's hairholding a gun to someone's headmounted deer headdown on one's luck (See All) |
| Themes: | freedomdrugsmoneygangsterdrug usegreedprejudicecamping |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | farmrural settingchurchnew york citybarswimming poolhelicoptermotorcyclesmall townwoodslakemotelsex in van |
| Characters: | dancerbrother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshippolicepolicemanmusicianactorartistactressjewish …gay kissjewish motherrussian jew (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1969 |
| Story: | horse ridinggeneral storemilkbarnfarmereatingbandhorsefooddancingfemale nuditykisssexdogmale nudity …threesomefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malegunfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingphotographmale full frontal nuditybased on true storytelephone callbased on bookunderwearwatching tvundressingpaintingplace name in titlerock musicmarijuanamale pubic hairguitartelephonemenage a troisnewspaperflashlightwineconcertrock bandnunpainterfishingvannews reportskinny dippinglimousinemicrophonetentbaseball batbankcity name in titlelong takecountrysidesplit screenrock 'n' rollfeminismcross dressinggraffiticasinocownewspaper headlinerecord playerhenchmantransvestiteeyeglassescloseted homosexualtv newshuggingheavy rainrecordingvietnam warpress conferencebrooklyn new york cityfestivalbreakfastyogaanti semitismhippiekicked in the crotchpeacecigarette lighterswampgay sonpollutionextortionpipe smokingmudhit with a baseball batdrumsvietnam veterananti warswastikastock footageconstruction workerflutetv reporterwhistlefalling into watertraffic jamlsdresortstretcherstonedfamily businessgay brothermusic festivalmotorcycle copsleeplessnessnude bathingdrug trippancakemortgagebangkok thailandjewish familyhidden moneyu.s. marinetv cameraabstract artbohemianreference to bob dylanmoon landingboy scoutmilking a cownew york statefree lovewoodstocktown name in titletheater troupevolkswagen busreference to judy garlandkorean war veteranreference to anton chekhovpeace signbased on memoirdrugged foodbleachacid the drugacid tripanti semitic slurcamper vanmonorailanimal maskloan officerfailing businessabstract paintingchocolate milkvietnam flashbackinterior designerrunning of the bullsnbcreference to janis joplinlemonade standportable toiletstonewall riotcatskillsreference to joan baezmotel ownernude protestexperimental theaterlifting skirttown councillunch counterpamplona spainreference to timothy learydirecting trafficfree enterprisebensonhurst brooklyn new york citychamber of commercemud splashmotel management (See All) |
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father ('Brad Pitt' (qv)). Jack (played as an adult by … 'Sean Penn (I)' (qv)) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageepic |
| Themes: | regretcrueltyguiltpregnancymarriagedeathreligionjealousyfearmemorytheftdysfunctional familygriefbullyingeducation …photographyhopechildhoodinheritanceafterlife (See All) |
| Mood: | rainavant gardemoving |
| Locations: | churchbeachrestaurantschoolswimming poolforestcemeterysmall townairplanebathtubdesertbicycleelevatorwoodsurban setting …police carseacourtroombaseballouter spaceoceanchinatexasstormrunning into water (See All) |
| Characters: | babybrother brother relationshipchildrenafrican americanhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippoliceboypolicemanmusicianpriestthiefchristian …reference to godbullywaitresschristianitylittle boycatholicchinesegrandmother grandson relationshipengineeryounger version of characterpregnant wifecrying babydeath of boydeath wish (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | giving birthsermonbutterflyinsectsufferingwindchildbirthpainunderwater scenebatheatingrivertearsfoodcrying …firedancingdogkissflashbackbare chested malefightexplosiontelephone callvoice over narrationcell phonemirrorface slapslow motion scenecatarrestpaintingbooklierunninglingeriedead bodycafepianoclassroomprayerguitarswimminghalloweensurvivalnewspaperflashlightcandlebridgehousesnakefishnonlinear timelinechild abuseapologyman with glassescoffinsearchjourneygraveyarddrowninggunshotflash forwardtreeclownsuburbfired from the jobliarstorytellingreadingbaseball batflowerscourtdeath of brotherdeath of songardenwaterfallflowerclasssleepingtrustkillingredheadhateblack americanrecord playermachismoeyeglassesdestinybreaking and enteringlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicfaintingrecordingvandalismguitariststealingplanetswimsuitsharkladderbirthfollowing someoneend of the worldambitiondinosaurpromisethundermourningloss of sonchild protagonistkickingcigarette lighterbible quotecard playingsibling rivalrysunvolcanoatticshadowchoirswingbarbecueexistentialismgrowing upmarital problemloss of brotherchildhood memoryfast motion sceneshamebeing followedpiano playerspittinghandshake12 year oldgardeningnotebookbaptismhomecomingreading aloudstairwayescalatorlooking out a windowabandoned houselizardvery little dialogueskyscrapernaivetyseagullwhisperingenvylavabubble bathstrokebare chested boyelectric shocktrain tracksuniverseswimming underwaterbreaking a windowguitar playernewborn babyclimbing a treefailuremeteorprehistoric timestelegramreading a newspaperstarscar radiotreehousegrassdistrustdeath by drowningtoy gunsilhouettefetuswaveplant in titleexpectant motherdomineering fatheroverhead shotsaying gracecourthousedare19 year oldkneelingexpectant fatherwater hosewashing dishesice cubehand kissingplanet earthsnoopinghoselooking in a windowjigsaw puzzlejumping on a bedorganiststeamheartbeatstained glass windowtrashcanloss of innocencelaundry drying on clothes linecar repairpower plantschoolyardsparklerlawn sprinklercosmosplayingelectric fanthree brotherswind chimeembryochild as main charactersunflowerancestrylearning to readblessinglighting a candlebig bangblowing bubblessomersaultdeath in familybad newsplainplaying catchtarkovskyesquebb guncrossing oneselfwading in waterwalking on a beachstrict fatherdaily lifedestroying propertyholding head underwaterpatentpipe organwatering cantime capsulewanting to dieartificial respirationhand clapping gamebegins with a quoteresentment toward fatherlimping manreference to johannes brahmsschool bellstreetlightrolling down a hilltree swingplanting a treebegins with a quotationreference to jobhanging out washingtolling bellorigins of lifeveinair rifleelectrical shockfloating in the airglass elevatorhairbrushglass coffinpraying handswaco texaseye maskfertilizationkicking a canpineconeddtdirgejumping from a treepantheismreference to arturo toscaninisurvival of the fittestdeath notificationbirth of sonhit with a boardice traylearning to walkparents arguing (See All) |
Captain Smith is spared his mutinous hanging sentence after captain Newport's ship arrives in 1607 to found Jamestown, an English colony in Virginia. The initially friendly natives, who have no personal property concept, turn hostile after a 'theft' is 'punished' violently on the spot. During an arm …ed exploration, Smith is captured, but spared when the chief's favorite daughter Pocahontas pleads for the stranger who soon becomes her lover and learns to love their naive 'savage' way of harmonious life. Ultimately he returns to the grim fort, which would starve hadn't she arranged for Indian generosity. Alas, each side soon brands their own lover a traitor, so she is banished and he flogged as introduction to slavish toiling. Changes turn again, leading Smith to accept a northern-more mission and anglicized Pocahontas, believing him dead, becoming the mother of aristocratic new lover John Rolfe's son. They'll meet again for a finale in England. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmepic |
| Themes: | torturemarriagelovemurderdeathweddingtheftgriefabuseunrequited lovedyingcannibalismstarvation |
| Mood: | raingore |
| Locations: | boatchurchbeachwatervillageenglandship |
| Characters: | babybrother sister relationshipchildrenhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipsoldierhostagethiefnative americanwitch doctor |
| Period: | 17th century1600s |
| Story: | horse and carriagecanoefarmingduckturtlewhippingchickenhangingunderwater scenerivertearsfoodbeatingcryingkiss …bloodbare chested malegunfightchasethree word titlebased on true storyvoice over narrationblood splattermirrorbattleswordundressingbookriflehand to hand combatbedbritishprayershot in the backswimmingaxedeath of friendstabbed in the chestmapfishtrialbirdfishingritualkinggraveyardprincessmarriage proposalgravetreebeaten to deathprologueattackreadingtied upgardenblindfoldrefugeeclass differencesqueengoldcaptainbow and arrowspearhelmetroyaltytempleloss of wifelossculture clashcannondivinginterracial romanceadventurerlove at first sightswamprainstormcapturearmortribesnowingpublic humiliationexistentialismdaggerdrumshorseback ridingexplorationsaving a lifeflagbaptismloss of daughterarcherywelllanguage barriernativeeaglevirginiaamerican historyexplorercathedralstar crossed loverssorrowlearningindigenous peoplefloggingchainscolonypitcompassfleeingforthatchetbody paintloinclothplaying footsievoice over inner thoughtsmutinyshacklesflaming arrowtradeculture shocktobaccohomesicknessstained glass windowsettlerbritish historygunpowderlanguage learningtomahawkseparation from familygirl man relationshipindigenous cultureriver rapidskettlechiefactor shares last name with characterwar paintcolonial americacombnew worldparakeettarkovskyesquetradingoxenburning villagecoloniststranger in a strange landstockadelearning to writereed1610sinterior monologuegold feverenglish gardenjamestown virginia (See All) |
Upon moving to Britain to get away from American violence, astrophysicist David Sumner and his wife Amy are bullied and taken advantage of by the locals hired to do construction. When David finally takes a stand it escalates quickly into a bloody battle as the locals assault his house.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | crueltybrutalitydrunkennessdrinkingmarriagedeathmurderrevengerapefearvoyeurismseductionangercorruptionsadism …evilhome invasionalcoholismtraumahunting (See All) |
| Mood: | gorenight |
| Locations: | farmrural settingchurchbarcarcemeterysmall townvillagetruck |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshiphusband wife relationshipsingerteenage girlwriterbullylustalcoholiccousin cousin relationshipamericanuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroad |
| Story: | animal crueltymental retardationfarmhousesexual assaultducksadnesspainsubjective cameradrinkbeatingcryingfirebased on novelfemale nuditykiss …sexflashbackblooddogviolencegunfightcigarette smokingsingingpartyknifepantiessongshootoutshot to deathunderwearblood splattercar accidentmirrorshot in the chestface slapshotgunslow motion scenecomputercatgunfightshootingrifleanimal in titlebedbathroomvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerfightingcombatscientistbedroomcandlegangold manstrangulationwomanmontageman with glassesbirdscantily clad femalehit by a carcontroversycigar smokingbartendergunshotauthorbeaten to deathfired from the jobmini skirtpassionscreamsensualityspeechpianistcountrysidethreatisolationtrapratstagepubarsonrecord playerchessmachismoeyeglassesfireplacedestructiondesirenipples visible through clothingmass murdershot in the stomachsexual abusesexual attractionrecordingragemagicianvandalismhidingdysfunctional marriageaccidental deathlossdesperationfemale singerrape victimhomerapistmexican standoffhomicidesexual desirerampagewhiskeyswitchbladebraveryhypocrisyburglarymercilessnessironybroken glassstairsaccidental killingfogswingknife throwingsiegecaneliving roomroomalienationexhibitionismshamedead girlintimidationmagic trickclosetbottlebitternesssexual violencemajorbroken windowoutsiderold flameself defenseanal rapedenialexhibitionistgreenhouseblackboardyuppiegun dueldisappointmentreverendbreaking a windowcarnagechewing gumex conshocksoccer ballshot in the footcar radiogravestonemurder by gunshotchild molesterdead birddead catcaressblack cathypocriteantiquemasculinityhouse firevillagerpet catarm slingcurtainloss of controlexit woundmissing girlchurch bellpunchingclothes rippingbear traphooliganphonograph recordburnmistreatmentbarricaderesentmenthostilitytricyclevicarsexual crueltyexterminatorgrandfather clockpacifistbreaking glassmathematiciandeath of petsex offendersanctuaryflirtloud musicdartsfinger cutmoral corruptionpacifismrefugekilling a catchalkcornwallteaseariamagistrateparty hatunderage girlcountry homefireplace pokerdefianceskipping ropepeace signprovocationburn injurypathologydestroying propertydart boarddiversionnauseanubile womangirl wearing a miniskirtcomplicitynewton's cradlealetree swingangry wifegun combatmentally challenged manfake nosetimiditychurchyardderanged manfoot blown offhand slapchildish behaviorcut telephone linemaking a scenestalled carimmature adultroof repairrooferworking at homehanged catnoise maker (See All) |
Epic adventure Exodus: Gods and Kings is the story of one man's daring courage to take on the might of an empire. Using state of the art visual effects and 3D immersion, Scott brings new life to the story of the defiant leader Moses as he rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 … slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyepicchrist allegorybiblical |
| Themes: | freedomcrueltyillnessbrutalitydeathmurderrevengesurrealismreligionpoliticsfearescapeweddingfuneraldeath of father …paranoiagrieffaithhopepanicdyingcouragehuntingstarvationcooking over a campfire (See All) |
| Mood: | raindarkness |
| Locations: | farmboatbeachdesertvillageshipcavecampfirestormship explosion |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipboysoldiersister sister relationshipthiefjewishreference to godinterracial relationshipchristianity …little boybibleuncle nephew relationshipfishermanbaby boyfacial tattoo (See All) |
| Story: | horse and wagonsufferingmilkslaverywhippingchickenhangingpainunderwater sceneeatingsubjective camerahorsefoodcryingfire …dogkissbloodviolencebondagebare chested malefightexplosionknifechasesurprise endingcorpseshot to deathshot in the chestrescuebattleswordarrestfalling from heightshowdownliehand to hand combatrunninginterrogationhallucinationcombatshot in the backspysurvivalassassincandlesword fightold manaxemountainmontagearmyimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestsnakefishapologyno opening creditskingsearchshot in the legdrowningflash forwardperson on fireattackliarrace against timestatuetentknocked outdeath of childlightningpursuitdeath of sonthreatthreatened with a knifegeneralcowtrustarsonbattlefieldprincerioteavesdroppingdestinysabotagedestructionbow and arrowkilling an animalspearassassination attemptmass murderheavy rainhelmetdiseaseragebeardhidingfrogsheepparadetorchanimal attackgoatcrushed to deathbroken legslaveeaten aliveguardpromiseshieldthunderconstruction siteloss of sonstabbed in the throategyptironyshot in the faceprophecydelusionexilehit on the headsibling rivalrybelief in godarmorclifftribedead boydaggerpalacehorseback ridingcameltombsaving a lifebarking dogsunsetjudaismmummydead animaldoubttreasoncrocodileplagueshoutingstabbed in the armwelltornadoseagullhearing voicesflyfilm starts with textpyramidadopted sonsense of smellsword and sandalstabbed in the shoulderempireshot in the throatarcherhonestymaggotcaravanstabbed in the facefather son reunionwaking upmilitary trainingmonumentman on fireshepherdfloggingancient egyptvillain not really dead clichethronehebrewoverhead shotchantinglootingcatastrophemercylambfalling off a cliffcobraquarryflaming arrowrunning for your lifemessengerhusband wife reunionegyptiandead babyguerilla warfarepharaohgallowssandstormembroiderydead fishtidal wavebased on the bibleexodusomenkiss on the foreheadwalking in the rainmarriage ceremonysphinxgrapeanimal sacrificechariotclappingvenomemancipationlanceswarmencampmentbedouinpriestesscarrying a dead bodydivine interventionold testamentreference to abrahampassovertalking to godweavingeldermosesbuilding explosioncatfishinhumanityadvisorbolt upright after nightmarecavalry chargecovered wagonwading in watergiant wavereunited familylocustnile riverpublic hangingburning a dead bodyadopted brothercradleface paintinghaillandslideloomoxenmudslidered seaspinning wheelhorse drawn wagonshiveringmountain roadten commandmentstrampled to deathviceroycrocodile attackact of godboildeath of a horseescape from slaveryseditionvolley of arrowsbiblical plaguesburning bushcamp sitesword held to throatdead duckgrand vizierox cartcanaanwedding vowsbody soreswarm of insects (See All) |
Mike Waters lives on the street and befriends the somewhat older and streetwise Scott Favor who shows him what is necessary to survive. Waters suffers from narcolepsy and can fall asleep at any moment and in almost any circumstance. Favor comes from a rich family and is rebelling against his own bac …kground. They travel together extensively - Waters is driven by the need to find his biological mother - and spend time in Italy. Later in life however, Favor has joined mainstream society and has little time for his old friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | regretcrueltyguiltdeath of motherdrunkennessdrinkingmurderdeathfriendshipsurrealismmoneypoliticsfuneralincestmemory …robberytheftdeath of fatherpovertydrug usedysfunctional familygriefsexualitygamblingsadismabuseunrequited lovehomelessnesstraumawealthcheatinginheritancepsychological traumanarcolepsy (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | farmrural settingchurchbarrestauranthotelcarmotorcyclecemeterysmall townairplanebathtubtaxiairportwheelchair …urban settingcityitalyfrancetruckrooftopcampfiregay bar (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerbrother brother relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshippoliceteenagerfriendsingerboyprostituteteenage boygirl …gay sexpolicemanpriestthiefartistbest friendreference to godhomosexualitymaidgermangay teenagerboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendself identityhomosexual kissex teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | preachingsufferingbarnsadnessbathbandtearsdrinkurinationhorsedreamcryingdancingfemale nuditydog …flashbackkisssexmale nudityviolencethreesomemasturbationbare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingphotographsingingknifechasebased on playsongunderwearwatching tvcondomundressinglettershootingpaintingliebeersunglassesbombbedcafeprostitutionhallucinationmale pubic hairbisexualgay slurbedroomwineconcertfour word titlecocainepoliticianhousefishnonlinear timelinemodelpaintercoffinsearchjourneygraveyardold womandrowningconfessionlimousinesmokingliaron the roadstorytellingstatuetentrabbitbraceletflowerspursuithairy chestcountrysiderock 'n' rollsleepingfireworksgraffitieuropetwenty somethingitalianpoemropepornographyteen angstrevelationfaintingrome italytitle based on songstealingsanta claussheephome moviehomecompassionburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingmental institutionwhiskeybarefootmale prostitutehaunted by the pastshoesintriguerejectionjunkielosttime lapse photographymale male kissattractiondark pastalienationbonfirehustlerseattle washingtonpervertbisexualityhandshakeporn magazineheartbreaksandwichcartoon on tvnecrophiliagun in mouthmen's bathroomleatheraccordionblackoutjukeboxmotel roomtrailer homepopcorncoca colaunconsciousnesspocket watchinfatuationfallingbathrobegigolotravelingteethbroken heartluckhandmale prostitutioncowardoregoncleaningsorrowtraumatic experiencereference to john waynespaghettiportland oregonlocksheltersnoringsquatterdepravityfacesurrogate fathersoul matestate name in titleboy girl relationshippassing outsleeping bagmetropolisstreetcarmistreatmentrepressed memorytv show in filmwashington statewine bottlesearchingfrench friesidahobreakdownheartbeattwinkloss of innocencemodern day adaptationeffeminacypastamoral corruptionpsychedeliablack leatherseashellrelativecolosseumshavevagrantemotional breakdownpoker the card gameairplane ticketspeeding ticketpatrolmanrich poorporno shopshakespeare in modern dressconfronting the pastgay magazinedrive in movierandom sexsearch for parentcountry roadgreat plainsfarmlandsound of sexfamily disputemale hustlerold buildingrich fathergay prostitutionscrubbingfalling off a chairrighteousnessboise idahowater basinhome sweet homesafe boxdirty clothesspeed the drugteaching englishfake sexreference to sinead o'connorauto partssex for salegunnysackfaltering friendshiphome on the rangehouse occupationprofession of lovesleeping on a sidewalk (See All) |
Curtis, a father and husband, is starting to experience bad dreams and hallucinations. Assuming mental illness, he seeks medical help and counseling. However, fearing the worst, he starts building an elaborate and expensive storm shelter in their backyard. This storm shelter threatens to tear apart …his family, threatens his sanity and his standing in the community, but he builds it to save his family's life. (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessdrinkingfriendshipmoneyfeardeath of fatherobsessionparanoiamental illnesspanic |
| Mood: | nightmarerainambiguous endingatmosphere |
| Locations: | churchbeachsmall towngas stationstorm |
| Characters: | grandmother granddaughter relationshipbabybrother brother relationshipchildrenafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfrienddoctorreference to godlittle girl …psychiatristemployer employee relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipdeafness (See All) |
| Period: | year 1986year 2011 |
| Story: | ohiowindpaineatingsubjective cameratearsvomitingdrinkurinationfooddreamcryingdogfightphotograph …knifeshowertelephone callunderwearcar accidentmirrorface slappunched in the facebookbeerhallucinationreference to jesus christclassroomf wordflashlightcookingambulanceapologybirdlibraryargumentkeyfired from the jobvacationreadinglightningbanksuspicioncharacter says i love yousleepingblack americanpickup truckdisastertv newshuggingsupermarketswimsuitvisitladderschizophreniabreakfastgas maskdrug overdosewatching televisionpillsthunderboxer shortsshoppingshovelco workerdelusionmedicationlooking at self in mirrorlanternfieldnervous breakdownsirensign languageweatherholding handscrowbarking doglevitationimperative in titleconstruction workerfencestreet marketlooking out a windowtornadoseagullwhisperingloanparamediccloudpremonitionsouplocked doorsense of smellinsuranceseizurecrazinesssleeping in a carbackyardfilling stationwashing machinedead birdsleeplessnessdog attacksnoringpanic attackhardware storewrenchcerealcloudsrearview mirrorwheelbarrowbatteryblue collaroxygen maskpadlockhard hatcounselorembroiderybreaking a car windowtalking to an animalfireflylanguage learningsedativekiss on the foreheadpickaxeworryingbed wettingflea marketswarmwatching news on tvfly the insectjackhammerprescription drugsmysterious eventcrayonhealth insuranceodorslidesandcastlebird attackcolumbus ohiodoghousebolt upright after nightmarecanned foodbank loancat scandeaf childrestlessnesswindshield wiperlibrary booksix year oldfor sale signdeaf girlhole in the ground35 year oldbackhoedrillingearth movercotdog cagescrambled eggsgenetic disordercochlear implantsore throatconstruction foremanassisted living facilityoverturning a tablestorm cellarbuilding a sheltergasping for breathrunning latestorm sheltercanton ohiodrilling site (See All) |
This love story has Kitty meeting young, intelligent, shy and somewhat dull Dr. Walter Fane, whose forte is the study of infectious diseases, and the convenient marriage that she finds herself committed to. It is in this web of intrigue that they head for China, only after Walter discovers Kitty's i …nfidelity with one dashing and witty diplomat Charlie Townsend. So much as to hide her from herself and to help thwart a cholera outbreak, this is a marriage more than on the rocks. This is a cold, indifferent and loveless partnership in a vast unknown and deadly environment that will test both these flightless lovebirds and with the hardships and tolerances more than any had ever anticipated. A visual delight amid the pain and suffering of a dying people and failing marriage. Will a cure be found for both, before it's too late? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingpregnancymarriagedeathloveinfidelitymoneyadulteryextramarital affairblackmailredemptionhumiliationunrequited lovetheatre …dying (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | boathospitalrestaurantbathtublondon englandwatervillageroad tripshipchinacampfirelaboratorycatholic schoolchurch of england |
| Characters: | babydancerchildrenmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipdoctorsingerboyteachernurse …policemanlove trianglemaidcatholicfrenchchinesegrandfather grandson relationshipreligious statuechinese soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | horse ridingsufferingpaineatingbandrivertearsvomitingdrinkhorsefoodcryingfiredancingbased on novel …flashbackkissmale nuditygunsex scenecigarette smokingsingingchasethree word titletelephone callsongcorpsemirrorsex in bedbare buttletterbookrunningdead bodycafeneighborpianovoyeurclassroomswimmingcleavageorphanstrangulationmountainnunbirdscantily clad femalecoffinmarriage proposalflash forwardumbrellasuitcasedollreadingringflowerspianistbodyguardfemale removes her clothescrossdeath of husbandtypewritercheating wiferecord playerterminal illnessscandalcard gameheavy rainfaintingsexual attractionrecordingdiseasecookdemonstrationdysfunctional marriagegossipservantorphanagetorchburialcolonelorchestraunfaithful wifelove at first sightrowboattime lapse photographycard playingnotelanterndrumsenglishman abroadadulterous wifeunhappy marriagecandyboredomsurgical maskbaptismepidemicforeignerwellraftconventpartial female nuditymicroscopenationalismwriting a letterwarlordsewingdiplomatsocialitegrave diggingmartiniloveless marriageexpatriateimperialismtrophy wifemother superiorenglishwoman abroadlabor strikeflower shophusband wife reunionwalking sticksecrecyrickshawbritish empireinfirmarybirdcageprotest signtrystcivil servantshanghai chinaultimatumnun's habitcovered female frontal nuditycholeraremote villagevictrolainfectious diseasevirtuesteam bathcatholic orphanageconsulatemurder threatwater buffaloconvent schoolsedan chairpinwheelwater wheelconsulstatesmansanitationinoculationreference to chiang kai shekheart shaped box of candykerosene lanternwife pregnant by another manchinese theater (See All) |
A Walk in the Clouds depicted a story about a young-married US military soldier, named Paul, who returned home after the World War II. In the middle of the way back home, he accidentally met a girl named Victoria who finished her master's degree. She has not married yet but got pregnant by accident. … During the journey they talked a lot. Due to her pregnancy, Victoria was afraid of her father who respected old Mexican tradition. Thus, Paul proposed to pose as her husband to help her face her dad. Paul was not intended to cheat on his wife by pretending to be Victoria's husband. However, when Paul decided to come back to his home and left Victoria, he found his wife cheating on him. Paul then headed back to Victoria's house "Las Nubes" and confessed his true love to Victoria. (Read More)
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingpregnancymarriagelovemurderdeathinfidelityadulteryfearweddingextramarital affairdysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessfalling in love |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | trainbuskitchenshipsan francisco california |
| Characters: | grandmother granddaughter relationshipdancerbrother sister relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipsingerteacherstudentpriestteacher student relationshipprofessor …catholicgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipex soldieru.s. soldierself improvement (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s |
| Story: | butterflyeatingbandtearsvomitingdrinkhorsefoodcryingfiredancingsexkissflashbackfight …explosionsingingunderwearremakeletterdead bodyorphanwinecaliforniamapforeign language adaptationritualsuitcasecollege studentreference to william shakespearerecord playertraditionrecordingrailway stationorphanagefestivalhonorfatehitchhikinginterracial romanceveterannewsreel footagesalesmanmarital problemhorseback ridingpost world war twochocolatemexican americancandypopeassumed identityaccordioncloudmarching bandman on firevineyarddomineering fatherharvestunwed pregnancyprotective maletrain conductorgraduate studentancestortraveling salesmangrapeserenademedal of honorsacramento californiastanford universitydishonorannulmentfrostremake of italian filmgolden gate bridge san franciscohelping othersnapa valleyconchpretending to be marriedaccidental firecollege tuitionvintnergrape picking (See All) |
A German dentist buys the freedom of a slave and trains him with the intent to make him his deputy bounty hunter. Instead, he is led to the site of the slave's wife who belongs to a ruthless plantation owner.
| Subgenre: | spaghetti westernrevisionist historyrevisionist western |
| Themes: | freedomtorturedrinkingmarriagemurderdeathrevengemoneyfearescapefuneraldeceptionrobberyracismdeath of father …gamblingsadismexploitationmurder of a police officer (See All) |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | farmsnowbarforestsmall townbathtubwoodscampfiretexas |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshipafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipsingerhostagelawyerreference to godsnipersheriffaustralianfrenchgermangerman abroad …shooting a police officerkiller dog (See All) |
| Period: | 19th centurywinter1850s |
| Story: | horse and wagonbarnslaverywhippingracial slurbatheatingtearsdrinkhorsefoodbeatingcryingfirefemale nudity …flashbackdogkissbloodcharacter name in titlemale nudityviolencemale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malegunfightcigarette smokingexplosionsingingknifechasepistolsongshootoutshot to deathblood splatterfistfighttesticlesshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenewritten by directorgunfightbrawllettershootinglierifleheld at gunpointsunglassesbirthdayinterrogationhallucinationrevolvershot in the backf wordbound and gaggedambushmassacremountaindeath of friendwomanmontageweaponjudgeapologysearchshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartendertrainingflash forwardone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathliaractor playing multiple rolesstorytellingstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderlong takedeath of brotherpursuitexploding bodycabinsubtitled sceneblack americanbirthday caketeacageshot in the stomachmale bondinghammerservantcovered in bloodskullcrying mantorchanimal attackbroken legslaverole playingcamera shot of feetpromisedentisttarget practicerap musicfight to the deathdual wieldwhipdynamiteoutlawshadowbounty huntercastrationlanternlens flarepassionate kissrescue missionethnic slurwilhelm screampipe smokingshot multiple timessouthern accentclose up of eyeshorseback ridingspittingblood on camera lensdirector cameohistorical fictiondinner partybag over headrunning awaydirected by cast memberspiral staircasefake identityreading aloudsex slavedual rolequick drawdouble barreled shotgungunslingerunited states of americacameo appearancevaletsaloontennesseedeputysawed off shotgungun dueln wordshot point blankcowardduofacial scarblaxploitationexploding househiding placesnowmantequilahit with a hammerku klux klanracial stereotypedog attackshot in the crotchchainswanted posterbludgeoningmississippiplantationoverhead shotrewardglobetied to a treecanteencigarette holdersharpshooteru.s. marshalaliasmayhemcandelabragrave side ceremonyhero kills a womanbare knuckle fightingeyepatchhuman skullscreaming in painlimpingfriendly firereference to isaac newtonshot in the kneegerman accentthree brothersbloody handpartnershipplaying against typeracial violenceblood on the floorbourbonshot in the buttdead horsespyglassshot in the heartsitting in a treewarrantmaulingchain gangkilling a horsefrench maid costumelast man standingreference to julius caesarderringershooting a womanshooting practicebullwhipmale in a bathtubtorture victimhuman brandingshooting a horsehouse explosionspeaking germanconcealed weaponkilled by a dogreceiptriding barebackslave girlslave traderword definitionex slavereunited lovers27 year oldreference to galileoslave ownergerman manhands upscars on backtree swinghangman's noosestagecoach robberyball peen hammerreference to herculesreference to the three musketeersscenic beautycotton fieldfreed slaveclothes shoppingkiss on both cheekssleeve gunfiring two guns simultaneouslyhuman in a cagereference to galileo galileirope swingwalking with a canefrancophilerunaway slavefiring guns from both handsherd of goatsleg ironreference to boston massachusettssetting a tablereference to alexandre dumashistorically inaccurateplantation ownerslurping a drink with a strawsnowshoewanted dead or aliveyear 1858riding at a gallopbundle of moneyleg ironsrefusing a handshakeshooting a dead bodywanted for murderbare fisted fightclank of chainlighting a fusereference to new orleans louisianasetting the tableyear 1859 (See All) |
Abducted on a rainy night in 1988, the obnoxious drunk, Oh Dae-Su, much to his surprise, wakes up locked in a windowless and dilapidated hotel room, for an unknown reason. There, his invisible and pitiless captors will feed him, clothe him and sedate him to avoid committing suicide, and as his only …companion and a window to the world is the TV in his stark cell, the only thing that helps Oh Dae-Su keep going is his daily journal. But then, unexpectedly, after fifteen long years in captivity, the perplexed prisoner is deliberately released, encouraged to track down his tormentor to finally get his retribution. Nevertheless, who would hate Oh Dae-Su so much he would deny him of a quick and clean death? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmconspiracy |
| Themes: | murder of motherguiltdeath of mothertorturedrinkingpregnancylovedeathmurderfriendshiprevengesuicidekidnappingmoneyjealousy …fearincestmemoryangerlonelinessinsanityhumiliationsurveillancedeath of wifewritingmadnessfather daughter incestmurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirhigh school |
| Locations: | snownew york cityrestauranthotelbicycletaxielevatorpolice stationrooftopchinese restaurantcatholic school |
| Characters: | babybrother sister relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoosingercatholicolder man younger woman relationshipself mutilationcatholic priest …suicide by gunshotchinese foodmysterious villainsuicide by jumpingjapanese food (See All) |
| Story: | animal crueltyice pickpaineatingsubjective cameravomitingsecretdrinkurinationfoodbeatingcryingfemale nudityone word titleflashback …kissdogbloodviolencefightcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingknifechasesurprise endingshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcell phonesongcorpseblood splatterfistfightshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvcomputercameraundressingbrawlfalling from heightshootingbookheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesrunningbirthdaycafebathroomhallucinationprayermanhattan new york citytelevisionfightingnewspaperflashlightbased on comic bookstrangulationstabbingmontagesuicide attempttoiletsubwaynunanti heroon the runflash forwardbeaten to deathprologuebased on mangafantasy sequencepay phonefugitiveumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotsuitcasebaseball batringdiarylong takebodyguardinjectionsplit screentied uptrustflirtingeavesdroppingtv newsgamehypodermic needletape recorderfaintingcomic bookrecordinghong kongcaptivehammerbrother sister incestschizophreniagas maskhaircutremote controlhaunted by the pastbloody noseinnocenceanimated sequencehatredkickingmutebroken glassnewsreel footagetitle appears in writinghypnosisscissorsbible quotedeath of sisterbody landing on a carprison cellsnowingworld trade center manhattan new york cityframed for murderphoto albumsinimprisonmentearphonesnotebookbirthday presentbandagekoreatelephone boothkoreangun held to headtape recordinganthypnotismwrongful convictionaudio cassetteteethsouth koreaextreme violencemurder of wifesushihair salonoctopusin medias respsychological torturedeath by drowninghit with a hammerwrongful imprisonmenthusband murders wifedelivery boystockholm swedenflash camerastabbed with scissorsswedishpassing out911chopstickshandkerchiefhair dryerpenthousesevered tonguekilled in an elevatorfoster parentschoolmatechat roompleadingcuckoo clockinternet cafereference to princess dianahypnotistwallpaperear bleedingimmunityknife in backtongue cut outclaw hammerdumplingsedationseoul koreaschool yearbookstabbed in the eartooth ripped outwanting to dielaser pointersense of tastepost hypnotic suggestionshadow boxingthrown from a buildingmemory gamescuff linksbrother murders sisterschool matesuppositorysurveillance vanbiting a handpunching one's fist into a wallteeth extractiondental tortureshower captooth tortureobscure meaningsilent henchman (See All) |
When a single mother and her six-year-old daughter move to rural France and open a chocolate shop - with Sunday hours - across the street from the local church, they are met with some skepticism. But as soon as they coax the townspeople into enjoying their delicious products, they are warmly welcome …d. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagedeathfriendshipreligionpoliticscorruptiontheftprejudice |
| Locations: | rural settingboatsnowchurchbarschoolcemeterysmall townbicyclevillagefrancecatholic churchboat on fire |
| Characters: | grandmother granddaughter relationshipdancermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboyfemale protagonistgirlmusicianwriterpriestthiefchristian …single mothercatholicmayorgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipself righteousness (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | fire eaterriverboatsermonwindeatingtearsfoodcryingfiredancingbased on novelone word titleflashbackdogkiss …sexf ratednudityviolencefightphotographpartyknifevoice over narrationletterliecafeclassroomprayerguitarcookingold manwomanmontagewidowapologybirddrawingbirthday partyritualgraveyardold womanconfessiondrug addictpassionstorytellingsuitcasestatueflowersdomestic violenceinjectioncountrysidemagical realismclassarsonsingle parenttraditionpiratedestinybreaking and enteringslow motioncrucifixstealinggossipirishfestivalburialfood in titlemoralitygypsybloody nosereference to satancard playingabsent fatherabusive husbandatheistshowchocolatereference to elvis presleydriftercremationtemptationconfessionaloutsidertween girlimaginary friendrumorwormeasterguitar playernursing homeashesfablehistorianhair salonpleasurekangarooaphrodisiacbouquetrebirthchurch bellwife leaves husbandcentral americafeastportrait paintingrepentancepagancountesshair dryerdiabeticjugglersmall businesswife abusehouseboatcountinsulingluttonyfertilityabstinenceold people's homeillegitimate daughtervowfastingcremated remainsgourmetbattered womancandy storered capehot chocolatenightshirtseventy somethingchiligypsy campprovincial settingpublic moralityletter openercocoapastry shopyearningrighteousnesscafe ownerapothecaryriverbanklentpenitenceremedybook of poetrycontritiondowagerfictional villagehit with a skilletthrowing cremated ashes to the windhit on the head with a skillet (See All) |
A small community is torn apart by a tragic accident which kills most of the town's children. A lawyer visits the victims' parents in order to profit from the tragedy by stirring up the their anger and launching a class action suit against anyone they can blame. The community is paralyzed by its ang …er and cannot let go. All but one young girl, left in a wheelchair after the accident, who finds the courage to lead the way toward healing. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmfairy tale |
| Themes: | death of daughterguiltdeath of motherdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancydeathfriendshipinfidelitydrugsbetrayaladulteryinvestigationdeceptionincest …robberyextramarital affairtravelangerdivorcetheftdrug useredemptiongriefunfaithfulnessgreeddeath of wifefather daughter incest (See All) |
| Locations: | rural settingsnowbartrainschoolsmall townairplanebusairportwheelchairlakemotelschool busbus driverbus accident |
| Characters: | childrenmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendsingerlawyersister sister relationshipthiefartistnative americancanadian …single fatherstepfather stepson relationshipstepmother stepson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | breast feedingcarnivalbarnsadnesspainbanddrinkfoodbeatingfemale nuditybased on novelflashbackbloodsexinterview …female full frontal nuditynipplesphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingknifethree word titlepantiestelephone callsongcar accidentcomputerliedead bodyguitarsurvivalbracandlebridgefemale pubic hairnonlinear timelinewhite pantieschilddrowningflash forwarddrug addictumbrelladebtreadingrabbitdeath of soncowgaragesingle parentpickup truckicetv newstealawsexual abusesurvivorguitaristspiderbuttockslossphone boothcommunitywatching televisionmourninghippiecharitydead childcellphonesirenflightmusic bandearphonesmetaphorchild molestationpolaroidstewardesstrailer homelawsuithospital bedcar washdrunkardstrokeadopted sonflight attendantloss of childinsurancewheelchair boundvideo footageneck braceimplied sexretributionhuman immunodeficiency virus positivecalendarfairbedtime storywelfarefairgroundfrozen lakedeath of a childham radiohospital visittaking off pantieslone survivorlearning disabilitydepositionarts and craftsreverse chronologyexpensive giftschool bandchild drowningspider bitetracheotomyidentifying dead bodystroke victimslut shamingclass action lawsuitnegligencereckoningthroatcanada goosetransmogrificationcollect telephone call (See All) |
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