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Frank Cross runs a US TV station which is planning a live adaptation of Dickens' Christmas Carol. Frank's childhood wasn't a particularly pleasant one, and so he doesn't really appreciate the Christmas spirit. With the help of the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, Frank realises he must …change. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | slapstickblack comedycult film |
| Themes: | madnessfalling in lovehomelessnessunemploymentgreedredemptionlonelinessghostchristmaslovefriendship |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallsatire |
| Locations: | bathtub |
| Characters: | dancerfriend |
| Period: | christmas partyyear 1971year 1969year 1988year 19681950s1960s1970s1980s |
| Story: | cigar smokingfictional television showwoman in a bathtubdouble barreled shotgunchristmas carolchristmas evedog costumereal tv show shown in fictional situationreference to richard pryorhandheld minigunreference to kojaksanta's workshopgray tabby catreloading a gunfictional tv commercial …cue cardeveryone matterstv show within a filmstaff meetingbaking cookiesfreezing to deathbreaking the fourth wall by talking to the audiencesplashed with waterdance rehearsalman wearing a tuxedotrailer narrated by percy rodriguezratingwoman wearing a thongscroogekissing in publiccrisis of faithyear 1955mistletoecynicnipple slipsympathyhomeless shelterclose up of mouthegotismanti villainreference to charles dickensstudio logo segues into filmmisanthropemale singerempathybayoumushroom cloudsexual innuendoshrinkingtoasterexecutivecigartear on cheekworkaholiccrazy humorgrim reaperimmolationfall from heighteyeballnarcissismselfishnessremorsecartoon on tvcremationclose up of eyesshot multiple timesphysical abusevodkagatling gunirreverencearrogancesexy womankicked in the crotchcynicismnicknamecameoback from the deadcompassiondesperationsanta clauslifting someone into the airmouseslow motionholidaygiftperson on firefired from the jobanti herowidowtelevisionhallucinationrifleshotgunface slapsingingtitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titlebased on novelone word titledog (See All) |
In a gritty and alternate 1985 the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown, but after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in d …oing so discover a deeper and far more diabolical plot. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracysuperherodark comedydystopiaepicpost modernconspiracy theoryalternate history |
| Themes: | lovefriendshipmurderdeathsurrealismrapeprisonpregnancylesbianismfuneralinvestigationbrutalitysupernatural powerterrorismcancer …mental illnessabusecrueltyutopianuclear holocaust (See All) |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | new york citycemeterylos angeles californiarooftoprussiausalaboratoryairship |
| Characters: | policemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipdetectivelove trianglebullykillerpolice detectivebiblecomedianamerican dreamdeath of herokiller dogdeath of a friendacquaintance rape …lesbian nurse (See All) |
| Period: | year 19691950s1960s1970s1980s1940syear 1985 |
| Story: | cigar smokinganti villainmisanthropecartoon on tvshot multiple timesgatling guncynicismcompassionlifting someone into the airperson on fireanti heroface slaptitle spoken by characterone word titledog …female nuditymale nudityviolencefemale frontal nudityflashbackbare chested malekissfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingphotographmale full frontal nudityexplosionknifelesbian kisssurprise endingpantiesvoice over narrationwoman on topshot to deathsex on couchblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvbare buttfalling from heightmaskvomitingmanhattan new york cityscientistshot in the backf wordreportercleavageassassinbased on comic bookdinerscantily clad femaleassassinationcontroversyshot in the legshot in the foreheadattempted murderbusinessmanprotestpoisonevil manu.s. presidentattempted rapediaryshot in the shoulderscaramerican flagpresidentmurderersevered armvigilantecult directorsacrificedismembermentchild murdermoonriotcold wartv newsburned aliveflyingmass murderfriendship between mensociopathloss of friendspacecraftvietnameccentricswat teamvietnam warpress conferencetimerapistsocial commentaryclockmasked manretirementhit in the crotchgash in the facebroken glassevacuationsuper villainfalling to deathtitle appears in writingafghanistanstabbed in the headdark herojumping through a windowamerican presidentastronautoutlawvegetarianalternate realitypolice raidbroken armexistentialismtragic herogadgetdead woman with eyes opensecret identitydc comicsflamethrowerworld trade center manhattan new york citymelancholymoral dilemmablack bra and pantiesframed for murderteleportationatheistflagmolotov cocktailkilling a dogpicturetwo man armydouble lifeintelligencebully comeuppancewatchbank robberearringrumorbased on graphic novelnihilismfemale herosaving the worldnuclear warcrime fighterman wearing glassesmarsarm cut offburn victimsovietlifting person in airtycoontrenchcoatdate rapeinnocent person killedantarcticakennedy assassinationmasked superheroflashingright wingprison riotmegacorporationjail breakdoomsdaynewscastersuper speedruthlessnessmoral ambiguitypregnant woman murdereddevastationmasked vigilanteone eyed manworld war threedead woman on bedbreast flashingfreak accidentkidnapped girlbuilding on firepartnershipvirtual setassassination of presidentminiature personnumber in character's namehit in the groindefenestrationpaternity revealedwater tankpost coital scenereading newspaperchest hairpostmodernsevered limbdestroyed citymilitary funeralfriends falling outnihilistpush buttonbig manpromiscuous mothersuicide pillstreet crimebad guys winwoman breaks man's necklesbophobiadeath of expectant motherpity sexrelease from jailthrown from a buildingsmileypregnant woman shotbased on cult comic bookdomino maskfalse promise of the american dreaminkblotman on topcyanide capsuleear bitten offhappy facefire rescuekent statered squaredeath of superherofake assassinationtv anchormanfloppy drivesex with hologramsoviet american cooperation (See All) |
A retelling of the classic Dickens tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, miser extraordinaire. He is held accountable for his dastardly ways during night-time visitations by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and future.
| Subgenre: | cult filmghost story |
| Themes: | greedredemptionlonelinessghostchristmaslovememorytime travelchildhooddisabilityregret |
| Mood: | one night |
| Locations: | snowlondon englandengland |
| Characters: | little boyemployer employee relationship |
| Period: | 19th century1840s |
| Story: | christmas carolchristmas evebreaking the fourth wall by talking to the audiencescroogecompassionholidaybased on novelsequelvoice over narrationsongbedroomfour word titlejourneytalking to the camerapuppet …bosslove at first sightmentorsnowinghappy endingvictorian eralost lovebitternessholiday in titlesecond chanceenglishmanthe muppetsholiday seasontop hatchristmas movieturkey the birdchristmas seasonhostilitylessonchange of heartheadstonevisiting a gravecharles dickensrich snobbackwards time travelgratitudemisermuppetmixed marriagetalking to a ghostchristmas morningdoor knockerboss from hellghostly visitationfull bodied apparitionscene at a windowbah humbugtalking fruitwhy are we whispering (See All) |
John makes a Christmas miracle happen by bringing his one and only friend to life, his teddy bear. The two grow up together and John must then choose to stay with his girlfriend or keep his friendship with his crude and extremely inappropriate teddy bear, Ted.
| Subgenre: | slapstickblack comedycoming of ageabsurdismslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | christmasfriendshipkidnappingdrunkennessescapedanceweddingdeceptionmagicabusehomophobiabreak up |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | bathtubbarrestaurantchurchhotelcarsnownightclubapartmentcityoffice |
| Characters: | friendhomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerboyprostitutehostagegay kisssecurity guardhomosexualityemployer employee relationshipgay friend |
| Period: | 1980s2010s80syear 2012year 1985 |
| Story: | studio logo segues into filmcrazy humorcartoon on tvarrogancecameoback from the deadhallucinationtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleone word titleflashbackmale rear nuditysex scenekissfight …photographpartyknifechasesurprise endingvoice over narrationcell phonebeatingfistfightcar accidentblonderescueslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorbrawlbare buttfalling from heightpaintingbeercar crashmarijuanapianof wordfoot chasegay slurconcertmontagefootballcocainebrunettenarrationritualspankingmarriage proposalparksmokingstalkerfantasy sequenceproduct placementmoaningchristmas treelightningstalkingfirst partthreatened with a knifeobscene finger gesturegay couplekissing while having sexwhippingpot smokingsupermarketwhat happened to epiloguediscohead buttheavy rainflatulenceteddy bearbossanthropomorphismanti semitismgrocery storereconciliationthunderitalian americanwhipboston massachusettsjob interviewresurrectionkaraoketvsexual harassmentwisecrack humorrainstormbody landing on a cardressing roomduckstadiumethnic slurcrude humortorso cut in halfmarijuana jointanniversaryalleychristmas presentstabbed in the handbongscene before opening creditsmarketblonde womanfacebookhouse partymassachusettsplaystation 3reference to twitterreference to james bondreference to star warsfart jokedrug humorscatological humortoy gunscoldinglong brown hairvillain arrestedhide and seekbromancefanaticbaseball stadiumbudweiserexcrementmultiple time frameschild swearinggross out humorwoman moaning from pleasurewoman moaningsevered earmoaning womanlong blonde hairrascalart collectorshooting startoy comes to lifehdtvasian stereotypedirected by co starfat boyrocking horsereference to justin bieberdouble dateobscene gesturereference to indiana joneswild partycomedic sex scenereference to godzillafenway parkreference to joan crawfordends with weddingnegative asian stereotypereference to katy perrycosmic zoomwishes come trueparty gamereference to flash gordonhumorous sex sceneflash gordonco worker co worker relationshipreference to sinead o'connortalking teddy bearknocking a hole in a wallreference to channing tatumreference to tom bradystuffingreference to james franco (See All) |
A weather man is reluctantly sent to cover a story about a weather forecasting "rat" (as he calls it). This is his fourth year on the story, and he makes no effort to hide his frustration. On awaking the 'following' day he discovers that it's Groundhog Day again, and again, and again. First he uses …this to his advantage, then comes the realisation that he is doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the same place, seeing the same people do the same thing EVERY day. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmfish out of wateralternate historychrist allegorytime travel comedy |
| Themes: | homelessnessredemptionfriendshipdeathsurrealismsuicidekidnappingdrunkennesstime travelhope |
| Mood: | car chasenight |
| Locations: | bathtubhospitalbarrestauranttraincarsnowsmall townwaterpolice carusapennsylvania |
| Characters: | policemusicianwaitressmayorpolice chaseself discoveryinsurance agent |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | kissing in publicirreverencecynicismcompassionlifting someone into the airholidaytelevisionface slapsingingtitle spoken by characterdancingtwo word titlekisscigarette smokingexplosion …chaseshowerfiresongcorpsefoodcar accidentslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkfalling from heightsunglassesanimal in titlebeddead bodypianoalcoholvideo camerawomandinerexploding carmarriage proposalcoffeemicrophonedangercostumescreamingelectrocutionautomobiledatecharacter says i love youmagical realismjazzpickup truckchainsaweyeglassestv newswaiterhuggingsabotagecagescene during opening creditshathappinessmorguemovie theaterfestivalclockstealing a cartrappedattempted suicideshovelimmortalityfrustrationdead manalternate realityprison cellsnowingchairexistentialismlaughingalarm clockweatherlyingflat tireceremonyhappy endingbag of moneyyellingdirector cameogaterepeated sceneglovesidealismcameramanmaking outhit by a truckblizzardday in titlekindnessbumtv studiohit with a shovellighting a cigarettenewscastpsychotherapysnowmanwoman slaps mantime looppencilpolice sirencocktailtop hatpittsburgh pennsylvaniamusical instrumentsittingdeja vualternate timelinenewscasterprovincial lifestealing moneymultiple outcomesauto theftrepeated eventblack glovesdinner datemaid uniformwearing sunglasses insidecold weathersnowball fighttv broadcastneon signtime warpfreight trainlifting a female into the airbed and breakfastlifting an adult into the airjazz bandgluttonyrepetitionpiano lessonmouth to mouth resuscitationice sculpturedying repeatedlyweathermanreference to anton chekhovdeadpanrodentheimlich maneuverpuddlegratitudechroma keyfrench maid costumegood deedsiren the alarmweather reportwhite glovesfemale slaps maleflashing lightblue screenbox officelighting a cigarette for a womanlighting someone's cigaretteweather forecastertrapped in a time loopmemorizationweather forecastingidentifying a dead bodywhiskey bottlemale musicianclock radiodrinking whiskyearly morninglighting cigarette for womanweather mapdirndl dressgroundhoglifting a woman into the aireternal recurrencefriendlinessgroundhog day (See All) |
Young Danny Madigan is a big fan of Jack Slater, a larger-than-life action hero played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. When his best friend, Nick the projectionist, gives him a magic ticket to the new Jack Slater film, Danny is transported into Slater's world, where the good guys always win. One of Slater …'s enemies, Benedict the hitman, gets hold of the ticket and ends up in Danny's world, where he realises that if he can kill Schwarzenegger, Slater will be no more. Slater and Danny must travel back and stop him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmmartial artsb movie |
| Themes: | lovemurderdeathfuneralgangsterheromagicpsychopathmafiainsanityhome invasionmurder of a police officer |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallsatirespoofcar chaseself parody |
| Locations: | new york cityhelicopterlos angeles californiataxitruck |
| Characters: | friendfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipserial killertough guywarrioraction herosingle motherkillervillainself referential |
| Period: | 1990s20th centuryyear 1993 |
| Story: | cigar smokingmushroom cloudgrim reapercartoon on tvgatling gunkicked in the crotchcameolifting someone into the airface slapviolenceflashbackkissfightchasethree word title …cell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathfistfightshot in the chestblondeshot in the headpunched in the faceswordgunfightbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointsunglassescar crashdead bodyhandcuffsmanhattan new york citycriminalshot in the backsword fightgangold manaxemansionwomanweaponexploding carno opening creditschild in perildouble crosstheaterattempted murderelectrocutionfantasy sequencestatueevil mantough girlopening action scenefilm within a filmexploding bodydeath of sonneck breakingmurdererdie hard scenariothreatened with a knifecinemasemiautomatic pistolkillingredheadcorrupt cophenchmanmaniacactor playing himselfuzimobstermovie theaterclassical musicmexican standoffgun fudinosaurmovie theatreswitchbladestealing a carchild's point of viewdark humorfather figureblack and white scenestabbed in the legdynamiteghettodeceithealingbulletproof vesttough coplasersightexploding helicopterpsycho killerdesert eaglepsychopathic killerbad guymadmanstereotypehuman monstervideo storetwo man armyhomicidal maniacgang violenceno title at beginningcameo appearancestuntshot in the eyeexploding truckhollywood signman punching a womanpunmaverick coptimes square manhattan new york cityexploding housefart jokecartoon catmass murdererkicking in a doorpremature ejaculationkicked in the groinactress playing herselfticketbullet proof vest555 phone numberdeja vumovie posterchild with a gunfalling off a roofjumping from a rooftopsharpshooterprojectionistfilm premieremovie referencemovie premierecult movie castdobermancraneglass eyesame actor playing two charactersactor playing dual rolechild driving a caraxe murdererairbagthrown through a wallhandcuffed to a pipetwentieth centurywhite suitmagical objectsame actor playing two characters simultaneously on screenactor talks to audiencemovie reality crossovertarworried motherattempted child murdercartoon reality crossoverbreaking a glass windowlos angeles storm draindriving through a wallcartoon characterfictional characterknife in the thighhand slapplaying chickenhowie screamspinning axeinvisible barrierlife imitates artroaringla brea tar pitt 1000nun with a gunactor meets characterboy sidekickpunching through a car window (See All) |
Based on the true story of Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker, two close friends who share a love of fantasy and literature, who conspire to kill Pauline's mother when she tries to end the girls' intense and obsessive relationship.
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmgay interestcoming of agemelodramastop motion animationteen moviedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | madnessredemptionchristmasfriendshiplovemurderdeathsurrealismmarriageinfidelityreligionadulterylesbianismextramarital affairdivorce …theftobsessioninsanityunfaithfulnessillnesshollywoodwealthwriting (See All) |
| Mood: | goremoving |
| Locations: | bathtubhospitalbeachwoodsbicycle accidentfire escape |
| Characters: | dancerfriendfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistteacherstudentphotographerwriter …priestthieflove trianglehomosexualitybibleprofessoraunt niece relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | slow motionfired from the jobhallucinationface slapsingingtitle spoken by characterdancingbloodflashbacktwo word titlekisspartylesbian kiss …pantiesbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingsongdreamblood splatterswordarrestsecretletterreference to jesus christclassroomorgysubjective camerabraambulancestabbingmontagenonlinear timelineapologydrawinggarter beltritualvirginbeaten to deathscreamingfantasy sequencepassionchristmas treediaryfilm within a filmchildbirthcinemaclasstherapyrecord playerteen angstwhat happened to epilogueloss of virginityrecordingstealingmovie startherapistpsychologypsychologisttennisvirginitypassportrole playingrampageunderage drinkingnewsreel footagetheatre audienceheavenhit on the headschool uniformchoirkingdompuppywishnew zealandpost world war twobisexualitysexual awakeninghysteriaapparitionhead woundschemetrue crimefriendship between girlsfantasy worldcollege professorcathedraleating disorderparoleteenage crushopposites attractbus ridematricidesick childsex with a minorshrinelesbian subtexthymnteenage girl in underwearcoughing bloodshared bathtuberculosisaltarbludgeoningunicornstory tellingbrickboarding housegirls' schoolchristmas gifttrolleyphonograph recordpretending to be deadart classcounselorgym classheadmistresscorrespondencenylonstenoralternate worldpretendingbludgeoned to deathradio programrecord albummarriage counselorfantasy lifebikingprivilegeyear 1954reference to orson wellesyear 1953reference to doris daymimingvoice over writingcourt jestersurrogate daughternew year's resolutionplaying dress upfoster daughtersecludedsuspected lesbianchild psychologyspoiledreference to james masoncontemplating deathmovie magazineclay modelshared hallucinationmodeling clayplasticenethrowing a stone into water (See All) |
An anonymous, but deadly man rides into a town torn by war between two factions, the Baxters and the Rojo's. Instead of fleeing or dying, as most other would do, the man schemes to play the two sides off each other, getting rich in the bargain.
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmchrist allegoryspaghetti westerncult classicrevisionist western |
| Themes: | greedfriendshipmurderdeathrevengekidnappingmoneybetrayaltortureescapegangsterherodeceptionangercorruption …brutalitysadismhome invasion (See All) |
| Locations: | barcemeterysmall towndesertvillage |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipsoldierhostagetough guywarriorlittle boyvillainsheriff |
| Period: | 19th century |
| Story: | cigar smokingdouble barreled shotguntear on cheekgatling guncompassionperson on fireanti herorifleshotgunface slapbloodviolencebare chested malegunexplosion …partyknifepistolfirecryingshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunhorseshot in the chestremakerescuepunched in the facecatbattlegunfightshowdownheld at gunpointlow budget filminterrogationrevolverriveralcoholcriminalshot in the backsubjective cameragood versus evilgangambushmassacrearmyimpalementstabbed in the chestdisarming someoneone man armycoffinchild in perildouble crosspolice officer killedshot in the legbartenderone against manyorganized crimecowboyevil manhorse ridingfirst partshot in the armhandgunwhippingcult directorarsonpowercrime bossmachismoeavesdroppinggoldmachetecowboy hatbarnstrangerhonormexicandamsel in distresstarget practiceu.s. armywhippsychotronicpunched in the chestlaughterdynamiteoutlawbooby trapwisecrack humorbulletproof vestknife throwinglonerbody countlaughingabusive husbanddriftergang warset upstreet gangspit in the facearms dealerquick drawundertakeranimal crueltywellgunslingercowboy bootssaloonbellsawed off shotgunhand over mouthnihilismstreet fightcriminal ganggun duelkindnesswild westnoosefriends who live togetherfamous scoreoutlaw gangsix shooterpsychotronic filmcavalrygang leaderhouse firebarrelman hits a womancasketgrindhouse filmman with no namewinchester riflebullet proof vestgrave diggingpower strugglerepeating riflehorse chasestagecoachcowboy shirtanimated opening creditsshoot outwestern townhostilityburning housecowboys and outlawsabandoned minegunpowdergang warfareman kills womanballadeermoney in titlechild knocked unconscioushero for hiremaverickarizona territorycovered wagonman murders a womanshooting a womanbullwhipponchosaved from hangingmurder of a womangang that lives togetherfalse informationsuspended by armsgun for hiregun holstermexican armyfake drunkennesscrawling on the groundman shoots a womannew mexico territoryarizona desertbell tollingriding at a gallopbellringereye swollen shutfording a riverfour against oneu.s. mexican borderpretending to be drunk (See All) |
This film charts the rise and fall of Yuri Orlov, from his early days in the early 1980s in Little Odessa, selling guns to mobsters in his local neighbourhood, through to his ascension through the decade of excess and indulgence into the early 90s, where he forms a business partnership with an Afric …an warlord and his psychotic son. The film also charts his relationship through the years with his younger brother, his marriage to a famous model, his relentless pursuit by a determined federal agent and his inner demons that sway between his drive for success and the immorality of what he does. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | murderbetrayaldeceptionexecutionaidsdrug addiction |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallsatirearchive footage |
| Locations: | new york cityrestauranthotelcarhelicopterdesertafricatrucksex in showercar explosioncar bomb |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipbrother brother relationshipprostitutejewishjewuncle nephew relationshiprussian mafiadream girl |
| Period: | 1980s1990s2000syear 2001year 1991year 1984year 1982year 1983 |
| Story: | cigar smokingcynicanti villainshot multiple timesvodkanicknameperson on fireanti herohallucinationtitle spoken by characterfemale nudityshowerbased on true storyvoice over narrationwoman on top …shot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenebikinilieinterrogationsex standing upprostitutionshot in the backsoccerassassincocaineimmigrantweaponexploding carpaintersearchshot in the legtalking to the camerashot in the foreheadlimousineorganized crimechampagnechristmas treeshot in the shoulderbusinessconvertibleamerican flagtragic eventautomobiledeath of sonmercenarynewspaper headlinechild murderak 47cold warcivil waruzihand grenadegrenadebulletassassination attemptmachetecagecookagentloss of wifebrooklyn new york cityhonorrocket launcherpassportdiamondtelescopeloss of sonjunkiem 16deceittuxedorpgdictatorgovernment agentloss of brotherwedding receptiondrug lordbullet timejudaismsnorting cocainearms dealerdouble lifebrooklyn bridgebunkerexploding truckchandelierrehabilitationsubmachine gunmercedes benzcrowbarfiring squadfirst person narrationwarlordprivate jetmarital infidelitynew york skylinerehabkicking in a doorfinger gundrug tripchild killedtrophy wiferolls royceboliviasupermodelinterpolchild soldierhundred dollar billbeauty queenconvoysnorricamreference to osama bin ladenassembly lineshipping containerstar of davidbeirut lebanoncocaine useukrainiancity in ruinspack of moneyfalse passportshot in the bellybeach resorthyenasierra leonestretch limousinem 60 machine gunimmoralityfall of communismdrug rehabcolumbiawoman killedliberiagunrunnerjfk international airport queens new york cityunited nations missioncounter intelligencecode wordcadillac convertibleatf agentgun nutcalla lilylear jetrandom violenceodessa ukrainestorage lockerknife held to someone's throattent citymi 24 hind helicoptermissing limbalternate identityammunition beltkilled by macheteloss of unclemp 5 machine gunpan amplastic gunarmored personnel carrierinterpol agentshredded paperstatue of leninconversion to judaism (See All) |
Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville. In Whoville, live the Whos, an almost mutated sort of munchkinlike people. All the Whos love Christmas, yet just outside of their beloved Whoville lives the Grinch. The Grinch is a nasty creature that hates Christmas, and plots to steal it away … from the Whos which he equally abhors. Yet a small child, Cindy Lou Who, decides to try befriend the Grinch. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | redemptionchristmaslovesurrealismmonsterdepression |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | villageusa |
| Characters: | girlthieflittle girlnew love |
| Period: | christmas party2000s |
| Story: | trailer narrated by percy rodriguezsanta clauslifting someone into the airholidaysingingcharacter name in titledogremakeexploding carcreaturechristmas treefarceblockbusterhomecelebration …reverse footageswitchbladepublic humiliationholding handsnarratorbroken heartreclusehermitbased on children's bookx rayed skeletonmaterialismvillain turns goodchildhood sweetheartchristmas decorationsfeasthome alonelifting a female into the airbraided hairsleighchristmas in dangersanta costumesnowflakecongamagical landburning treeimaginary creatureimaginary landkey partydr. seuss' how the grinch stole christmassmall child (See All) |
Chris Brander has always been friends with Jamie Palamino, but now decides it is time to take his relationship to the next step. The problem is that Jamie still wants to be 'Just Friends'. When he runs away and moves to L.A., he becomes an attractive music manager, whom everyone wants. When his jet …catches fire and is forced to land, when flying to Paris with his newest singing sensation, Samantha James, he ends up back home. To his surprise, he encounters Jamie again, and sets out to be more than 'Just Friends' this time. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen movieteen romanceteen comedy |
| Themes: | falling in lovechristmaslovefriendshipcelebrityfirst love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolchurchsnowsmall townairplanelos angeles california |
| Characters: | friendbrother brother relationshipteenage boymusicianbest friendgay kissold friendbest friends |
| Period: | christmas party1990s2000syear 1995 |
| Story: | christmas evearrogancesanta clausholidayface slapsingingflashbackmasturbationkissfightlesbian kisspantiescell phoneblondefalling from height …cafeguitarcleavageambulancejokewhite pantiesscantily clad femalepantyhosebartenderlatex gloveschampagnechristmas treecheerleaderdategirl in pantiesnerdinjuryhollywood californiamovie theatercrushwomanizerpop starstupiditymovie theatredentistnew jerseyrejectionshopping mallice skatingice hockeyfemale female kissgraduationtasermedical masksurgical masksuccessmini dressdental maskchangemale protagonistlip synchingchristmas lightsweight losshometownpancakemultiple time framesfrozen lakemale female friendshipmicrowavefat suitsongwritinggirl next doorrental carblonde stereotypeyounger brothertoothpastepin upteeth knocked outdental retainerchristmas cardhigh school crushmusic executivechristmas carollingfriend zonereference to the notebookface to faceten years (See All) |
Six years have elapsed since Guantanemo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold's doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold's father-in-la …w's beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar embark on a mission through New York City to find the perfect Christmas tree, once again stumbling into trouble at every single turn. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | christmasmarriagedrugsnear death experience |
| Locations: | new york citycity |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshiptattoojewishgay kissasian americanfatherrussian mafiaself referential |
| Period: | christmas party |
| Story: | christmas evesanta clausslow motionholidayhallucinationshotguncharacter name in titlenumber in titlesequelfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymasturbationsex scenepistolfire …punctuation in titledigit in titlecar accidentshot in the headpunched in the facebeerlingeriemarijuanareference to jesus christnew yorkthroat slittingcocaineexploding carscantily clad femalethird parttreecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguefantasy sequencemissionmassagekicked in the facechristmas treecharacter says i love yousubtitled scenefreeze frameampersand in titleactor playing himselfloss of virginityparking garageinterracial friendshipbuddyunderage drinkinganimated sequence3 dimensionalheavenbody landing on a carpipe smokingdrugged drinktorso cut in halfmale objectificationbongcannabishiding in a closetvulgarityinterracial marriageholiday in titleecstasyreindeermale protagonistreference to twittercrack cocainedrug humorracial stereotypeholiday seasonfinger gununwed pregnancypretending to be gayfake commercialchristmas movie3 dkorean americandrinking gamesleightied to a poleukrainianman versus machineobscene gesturetoy robotbeer pong3d sequel to 2d filmtied togetherguantanamo bayflashback sequencemall santadress rehearsalwaffleman wearing underwear in publicreference to ryan goslingmysterious packagesacrilegious symbolismwhite castlereference to the notebookblowing smoke ringthrowing an egg (See All) |
Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Ze has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bene is the only one to keep him on t …he good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmcoming of agecrime epic |
| Themes: | madnesshomelessnessredemptionfriendshiplovemurderdeathrevengekidnappinginfidelityrapereligionmoneyadulterytorture …escapedancegangsterrobberyextramarital affairtheftpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertydrug useunfaithfulnesssexualityphotographydrug addictionwealthenvironmentpolice corruptionmurder of fathermurder of mothermurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | barbeachchurchforestmotorcyclebusnightclubbicyclewoodsurban settingpolice carcitymoteljunglebrothel …brazilslum (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerfriendfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlprostituteteenage boynursepolicemanphotographer …thiefartistinterracial relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice chasedeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1980s |
| Story: | narcissismrifleface slaptitle spoken by characterdancingfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolenceflashbackmale frontal nuditygun …kissfightinterracial sexphotographpartyknifechasethree word titlepistolbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookshootoutshot to deathunderwearblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvcameraarrestshootingshowdowntearsrunningbirthdaycar crashmarijuanaprostitutionprayercriminalshot in the backreporterswimminggood versus evilgay slurnewspapersoccerjournalistgangdrug dealercocainefishnonlinear timelineassassinationcontroversyshot in the foreheadracial slurpainflash forwarddrug addictorganized crimevirginattackfugitivedeath of childscene during end creditsdomestic violencedeath of brotherpursuitsplit screenpremarital sexbank robberychickenhandgunobscene finger gestureclass differencespowerchild murderfreeze framerecord playercrime bossafricanmachismotv newsuzipot smokingsupermarketdiscodesireloss of virginitymass murdersociopathstealinghidingbuttocksswimsuitjournalismvirginityburialdrug dealingthugpromiseshopliftingmercilessnessshot in the faceghettobananahandheld cameramurder of a childpolice raidgrowing upjuvenile delinquentjobmale virgincon manmarijuana jointmultiple storylinemolotov cocktailgang warstreet gangsnorting cocainedead childrenarms dealerarmed robberyinformantgang violencebus stoplatin americawetting pantsstonedbakerykitebloody body of childrio de janeiro brazilactual animal killedsouth americagaskiller childsoccer ballshot in the foothold upchapter headingsin medias reslifeguardhoodierise and fallmob violencechild with guncity in titlestreet vendorchild with a gunstrobe lightauto theftillegal drugstalismancareer criminaltv broadcastchild murders a childchild uses gungang warfarename changefavelagun storedeath of uncledrug pushersambabrazilian musicpaperboynon professional castboy killedchild uses a gunmotorscooterchild shotchild shot in the headwoman directoruxoricidechild knocked unconsciousrio de janeirocon gameurban violencehooded sweatshirtyouth gangphotojournalismrunttropical settingankle injuryteenage gangsalesclerkchild shot in the chestlusophonegun dealerbroken rulepushing a carcounter attacktrigger happybus conductorarmed childchild shot through the chestmaconhabrazilian culturestool pigeongang shootingkid gangsmooth talkerstreet war (See All) |
After a fateful mistake costing his career, an ex-soccer player bum meets a shaolin kung fu student trying to spread the word of kung fu. The ex-soccer player helps reconcile with his five brothers, and teaches them soccer, adding shaolin kung fu as a twist.
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsabsurdismslapstick comedycult comedykung fu comedy |
| Themes: | greedredemptionlovefriendshipmurderrevengesuicidemoneydrinkingdrunkennessdanceartdeceptionbrutalitydrug use …humiliationcrueltyself sacrifice (See All) |
| Mood: | spoof |
| Locations: | barswimming poolbusnightclubbicyclerooftop |
| Characters: | dancerfriendchildrentattoosingerbrother brother relationshipphotographertough guybest friendhomeless manself respect |
| Story: | cigar smokingtear on cheekremorsecompassionlifting someone into the airfired from the jobface slapsingingdancingnuditybloodmale nudityviolenceflashbackbare chested male …fightcigarette smokingphotographtelephone callfirecryingcell phonesongbeatingdreamunderwearfoodmachine gunurinationslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcameradrinkswordbare buttfalling from heightvomitingbeertearssunglassesguitarkung fureporterswimminggood versus evilsoccerbanddeath of friendeatingfootballtoiletapologyunderwater sceneflash forwardspiritualitywritten and directed by cast memberumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementknocked outinjectiontrapchampioncross dressingnewspaper headlinefreeze framecoacheyeglassesgolffalling down stairsgamesupermarketathletehead buttwalkie talkiekicked in the stomachcgihonortournamentmonkstreet lifebossbroken legjanitorgrocery storetarget practiceshoesteamanimated sequenceobesitym 16drummerballbribemedicationblack and white scenecigarette lightertime lapse photographystadiumtrophyrefereehit with a baseball batdrumsunderdogneedlesneakerssports teamlong hairinspirationbreadmakeovermallwhistlecheering crowdtornadohanging upside downdepartment storeflycripplemasterkindnessteamworktolerancefootball teambeauty salonmartial artlimptai chisurrenderfemale athletegymnasticsfake moustacheheadachespray painttoilet paperrecyclingleg injurybaldnessangry mobdefeatchanging roomfootball coachsteel helmetwashing dishesanimated opening creditssong and dancemob of reportersshaolindouble decker bussoccer teamwoman dressed as mandrink thrown into someone's facebeer bottlemagazine coverbamboohand woundsteroidscoin tossripping clotheswuxia fictionmalletcleaversecret weapongoalkeepermentally challenged personscuba diversoccer stadiumbruce leebeer canline dancingbald womanyin and yangslamming a doorsportsbowingbrick wallgolfinghit in the stomachathletic trainingbanana peeltime magazinewhite flagbroken bonechipswatching soccer on tvhit by a doorsoccer fieldstepladderstop actionbalding mansoccer practiceupward camera shotknee woundpolice whistleslipping on a banana peelwater thrown into someone's faceclothes blown offeating raw eggkick the cansplitsgarment on one's headwearing underwear on headbottle smashed on headinjection gun (See All) |
Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" is the story of a legendary showman's double life - television producer by day, CIA assassin by night. At the height of his TV career, Chuck Barris was recruited by the CIA and trained to become a … covert operative. Or so Barris said. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedybased on autobiography |
| Themes: | lonelinessmurderdeathsuicidemarriageinfidelityadulterypregnancydrinkingtortureweddingfuneralextramarital affairparanoiaunfaithfulness …dating (See All) |
| Locations: | bathtubnew york citybarrestaurantswimming poolhotelsnowairplanelos angeles californiadeserttruckmexicotunnelsex in shower |
| Characters: | dancerhomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipsingerboybrother sister relationshipprostitutegirljewishreference to godhitmanbiblejew |
| Period: | 1950s1960s1970s1980s1940s1930s |
| Story: | cameotelevisionhallucinationrifleface slapsingingdancingdogsexbloodviolenceflashbackmasturbation …gunkissfightcigarette smokingphotographpistolshowervoice over narrationbased on booksongdreamshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headpunched in the facewatching tvcameradrinksecretshootingvomitingbeerbirthdaydead bodyinterrogationbathroomreference to jesus christmanhattan new york cityshot in the backspygay slurassassinwinestrangulationnonlinear timelinecoffinassassinationbathmarriage proposalflash forwardpoisonauditionflowerslong takesplit screenpremarital sexdirectorial debutsecret agentsilencertwinpsychicciaberlin germanycold warfamecowboy hatgoatbar fightmovie theatredentisttarget practiceexplosiveintriguehippiespanishboston massachusettstitle appears in writingtheatre audiencereference to satanamusement parkaccidental killingblack eyeundercover agentskiingsongwriterrefrigeratorphiladelphia pennsylvaniawilhelm screamreference to elvis presleyshynessface maskalleybag over headpistol whipmental breakdownmen's bathroomdouble lifereality showaustriaferris wheeltelevision showreference to albert einsteinkgbtour guidetv studiobroken noseforgeryberlin wallelvis impersonatorapemolescrabbledouble agentman with no namediarrheasurprise partyvolkswagen beetlehelsinki finlandhappy birthdayfired from a jobnew housecaught in the actchemistrytv cameragenitaliatv producerfear of commitmenttv pilotreference to friedrich nietzschetoilet stalldiving boardwest berlin west germanymicrofilmgame show hostillegitimacycommunist partyreference to fidel castroreference to mao tse tunganti communismtelevision industrypeace signcontract killingplayboy mansionchaperoneroller skatergrottoreference to the old testamentdead body in swimming poolinsurance salesmanlife magazinetelevision broadcastingcondemnationdeath of twinrockefeller center manhattan new york citysugar cubestagehandreference to nikita khrushchevguard towerhandednesssistine chapelfccgovernment assassinprisoner exchangenitroglycerinereference to nat king colego go bootsneckingu.s. national anthemamerican broadcasting companynational broadcasting companypitch meetingreference to sal mineotea leavestv audiencecia operativeshaving one's beardtv executivefederal communications commissionnitric acidreference to dick clarkreference to rosemary clooneyreference to vladimir nabokovtargeted killing (See All) |
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his youth, his current cruelties, and the dire fate that awaits him if he does not change his ways. Scrooge is faced with his own story of growing bitterness …and meanness, and must decide what his own future will hold: death or redemption. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cgi animationghost story3d animation |
| Themes: | redemptionghostchristmasdeathpovertytime travelregretchristmas past |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallnight |
| Locations: | snowlondon englandengland |
| Characters: | reference to godemployer employee relationshipuncle nephew relationshipseeing a ghostghost from the past |
| Period: | 19th century |
| Story: | christmas carolchristmas evebreaking the fourth wall by talking to the audiencescroogebased on novelchasethree word titlecryingremakefalling from heighttearsdead bodycoffinactor playing multiple rolesskeleton …moonflying3 dimensional3dshadowhorse and carriagehappy endingvictorian eraapparitionundertakerholiday in titlecripplefrightnight timechainsholiday seasonlifting person in airrich manhooded figurechange of heartchristmas daycharles dickensbackwards time travelmotion capturesee you in hellmiserminiatureopen gravetalking to a ghostchristmas morningmoon shotdoor knockervisitationalternate futurestorybook in opening shotghostly visitationfull bodied apparitionbah humbugcharacter says god bless us everyone (See All) |
Steven Kovak has been kicked out of his apartment by his girlfriend. Steven has a new apartment, and decides to slip the cable guy (Chip) $50 for free cable. Steven then fakes an interest in Chip's line of work. However Chip takes this to heart trying to become Steven's best bud. When Steven no long …er wants to be Chips friend the man who can do it all goes on an all out assault to ruin Steven's life. In the backdrop is the delicate sub-plot of the trial of a former kid star for murdering his brother. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmdark comedy |
| Themes: | friendshiprevengekidnappingbetrayaljealousyprisondeceptionpsychopathobsessionblackmailinsanityhome invasionbreak up |
| Mood: | satirenightmare |
| Locations: | barrestauranthelicopterapartment |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipprostitutepolice officerhostagewaitresssecretaryterrorex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself referential |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | studio logo segues into filmcartoon on tvclose up of eyesphysical abusecameolifting someone into the airfired from the jobtelevisiontitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleviolenceflashbackfightphotographparty …chasethree word titlesurprise endingshowercell phonebeatingdreamfistfighthorseblonderescueslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcameraswordarrestkissingbrawlfalling from heightbeersunglassesjailhandcuffstelephonesubjective camerafoot chasesword fightdisguisebasketballmontageprisonerfalse accusationtrialdouble crossvannews reportstalkercharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecharacter's point of view camera shotactor playing multiple rolesmassagerace against timelightningmanipulationdirected by starstalkingthreatpremarital sexsuspicionmaniaceavesdroppingactor playing himselfanswering machinedestinysabotagehead buttheavy rainsociopathscene during opening creditsjail cellarchitectmediavideotapeeccentricpsychojumping from heightparking garageblack humorfalse identitywoman in jeopardyreverse footageshieldprison guardconstruction siteattempted suicideimpostorpower outagekaraokeframe upmedieval timesmusical numberrainstormlonerpublic humiliationcrude humormedia coveragesatelliteintimidationbriberyvillain played by lead actormysterious mandirector cameoset upconstruction workerdirected by cast memberyoung version of characterknocking on a doorforeplayarenabusiness cardtv studiorepeated linemenacecheating boyfriendreference to james bondpolaroid camerahomosexual subtexttongue in cheekbreaking through a doorvillain not really dead clichewrongful arrestman with no namecrime of passiondeeply disturbed persontragic villaindutch anglehands tieddouble entendrepower drilltv setdinner dategay subtexthomoeroticmovie referencementalreference to star trekbroken backspeech impedimentpeepholesatellite dishsex jokefrat packlispstaplerthreatening telephone callreference to spidermanreference to pepsidangerous friendhead in a toiletpersonality disorderreference to jerry springerwanting to diehomosexual overtonesnarcissistic personality disorderdry humpmentally disturbed personreference to kevin costnercable televisioncable guyjoustantisocial personality disorderderanged manfake mustachereference to jason voorheesmending friendshipcoveralls (See All) |
After her father, mother, older sister and little brother are killed by her father's employers, the 12-year-old daughter of an abject drug dealer is forced to take refuge in the apartment of a professional hitman who at her request teaches her the methods of his job so she can take her revenge on th …e corrupt DEA agent who ruined her life by killing her beloved brother. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmindependent filmdark comedytragedyallegoryarthouse action |
| Themes: | redemptionfriendshipmurderdeathrevengedrugsmafiadrug addictionmurder of a police officerpolice corruptionmurder of familymurder of brother |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | bathtubnew york cityrestauranthotelelevatorapartmentrooftop |
| Characters: | teenage girlgirlhitmansniperolder man younger woman relationshipsniper rifleself discoverygirl crying |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | splashed with waterclose up of mouthtear on cheekcartoon on tvclose up of eyesshot multiple timesdesperationshotguntitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleone word titleviolenceflashbackexplosionknife …showershootoutshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headfalling from heightbathroomneighbormanhattan new york cityshot in the backf wordsubjective cameraassassinaxedisguisedeath of friendthroat slittingcocaineweaponchild abuseexploding carassassinationchild in perilbirthday partyshot in the foreheadracial slurtrainingpoint of vieworganized crimepuppetchampagnecharacter's point of view camera shothangingdomestic violenceshot in the shoulderdeath of brotherbodyguardtragic eventexploding bodyneck breakingdie hard scenariothreatened with a knifesilencercorrupt copitalianuzihand grenadegrenadedesiresexual attractionjoggingswat teamcrushblack humorrocket launchermilkdrug dealingapartment buildinggas maskrole playingsexual desiremovie theatrepump action shotgunshielditalian americanmentorfather figuredeath of protagonistaccidental killingmurder of a childlonerattractionlasersightworld trade center manhattan new york citygovernment agentpsychoticplantblood on camera lensstuffed animalgun in mouthspit in the facecentral park manhattan new york cityevictionmen's bathroomrestroomtween girlsolitudebubble bathscene of the crimemacguffinilliteracychewing gumbullet woundrussian roulettekiller childcontract killermetal detectorreference to marilyn monroerogue agenthiding placedirty copintergenerational friendshiphappy birthday to youloss of familyreference to john wayneangstmurder of a nude womanjuvenile delinquencyapprenticebroken neckdreadlockscrooked copolder man younger womanprotectionzippo lighterprecocious childknife held to throatreference to madonnastairwelljoggerchild swearingchild with a gunreference to ludwig van beethovenolder man young girl relationshipgarroterunning for your lifehundred dollar billarsenalfall to deathchild killeryoung girlreference to mickey mousetear gashelium balloonitalian restaurantreference to clint eastwoodclose up of handssit upsdea agentchild smoking cigarettereference to socratespack of moneyair ductchild uses a gunsprinkler systemchild shotyounger woman older man relationshipitalian immigrantolder man younger girlreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartdead body in a bathtubyounger girl older manchild smokingreference to frederic chopinbead curtainhand puppetloading a gundrug enforcementglass of milkrocket propelled grenadecrime scene investigationdead body in bathtubhuman bombpolice tapepotted plantwoman in a bathfire axegirl killedsimple manreference to johannes brahmswrapped in a bedsheetmentor student relationshiptelephoto lensexercise videobolt cutterhousekeepingreference to bonnie and clydelittle italy manhattan new york citymoney rollpsycho copshooting through a doormarilyn monroe impersonatororiginal storyassembling gunrack focussit upriding a subwaycharlie chaplin impersonatorlooking through a peepholethieves falling outuncontrollable laughterchalk outlineroosevelt island tramshooting a lock opensmelling someone (See All) |
London, 1969 - two 'resting' (unemployed and unemployable) actors, Withnail and Marwood, fed up with damp, cold, piles of washing-up, mad drug dealers and psychotic Irishmen, decide to leave their squalid Camden flat for an idyllic holiday in the countryside, courtesy of Withnail's uncle Monty's cou …ntry cottage. But when they get there, it rains non-stop, there's no food, and their basic survival skills turn out to be somewhat limited. Matters are not helped by the arrival of Uncle Monty, who shows an uncomfortably keen interest in Marwood... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmindependent filmdark comedyautobiographical |
| Themes: | unemploymentfriendshiplovemoneypoliticsdrinkingfeardrunkennesspovertyparanoiadrug useillnessforgivenesshuntingwilderness |
| Mood: | raindarkness |
| Locations: | bathtubrestaurantlondon englandrural settingkitchenfarm |
| Characters: | friendhomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshippolicemanactorwriteralcoholichomosexualityjewuncle nephew relationship |
| Period: | year 19691960s |
| Story: | cigar smokingholidayrifleshotguncharacter name in titledogfightcigarette smokingphotographthree word titlevoice over narrationpunctuation in titleunderwearfoodurination …catdrinkshootingvomitingbedlow budget filmcafemarijuananeighbortelephonenewspapercookingwinecandlestrangulationdrug dealerfishbathroommatecoffeekeyauditiondollrabbitfarmercountrysideratchickenreference to william shakespearerefugeepubcowtwenty somethingampersand in titleeyeglassesshavingpot smokingteawolfathletemedicinecakeeccentricflatulencetv showgoatclockhaircutwhiskeybootsconstruction sitebuddyhippieironymillionaireanxietycard playingthirty somethinglanternbriefsgunfirereckless drivingpillhairdressermen's bathroomtv commercialdrunk drivingfarmhousedegradationcottagetheatre productionurineconservativesoupsense of smellbullbumperfumetelegrampark benchreference to shakespeare's hamletbritish renaissancesleeplessnessstarvingovenglobebaldnesspoachergrungecreekplastic bagheart conditioneeltheatrical agentburnt handrubber glovesplierssleeping on a sofaaspiringinvaliumapronthinnessenglish countrysidewrecking ballsteroidfaithfulnesstearoomwindshield wiperpheasantsharing a bedcidermulti millionairejaguar the carsqualorlighter fluidsherrydrama schoolcamden town londonout of work actorthermostat (See All) |
In this continuation to the adventure of the demon superhero, an evil elf breaks an ancient pact between humans and creatures, as he declares war against humanity. He is on a mission to release The Golden Army, a deadly group of fighting machines that can destroy the human race. As Hell on Earth is …ready to erupt, Hellboy and his crew set out to defeat the evil prince before The Golden Army can destroy humanity's existence. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artssuperheroparanormal phenomenasteampunkparanormal investigation |
| Themes: | falling in lovechristmasdeathsuicidepregnancydrunkennessherowrestlingabductionapocalypseself sacrificenear death experience |
| Locations: | new york city |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipbabyaction herogerman |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | cigar smokingchristmas everemorseperson on fireanti heroface slapsingingtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlebloodviolencesequelflashbackfightsurprise ending …pistolshowershootoutfistfightshot in the chestbattlegunfightbrawlfalling from heightbookbased on comicshowdownhand to hand combatsecond partdemondecapitationgood versus evilsword fightbased on comic bookimpalementmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestmapsevered headno opening creditsone man armychild in perilfictional warcreatureone against manystabbed in the backprologueskeletonsplit screenfilm within a filmthreatened with a knifesevered armtwinprincespearmutantroman numeral in titlenosebleedrebellioncrushed to deatheaten alivehit in the crotchgash in the facesuper villainstabbed in the headexilethrown through a windowsoulbody landing on a carexploding helicopterauctionelfblood on camera lensoutcastcrownquitting a jobpatricidesuperhero teamtrollgoblinhead cut offshot through the mouthblacksmithnorthern irelandgoggleshead ripped offregenerationunwed pregnancyresignationarm ripped offmultiple time framesstabbed in the mouthtumorcut armstabbed in the footfederal bureau of investigationturned to stoneson murders fatherpyrokinesisreference to the wizard of ozthrown through a glass doorangel of deathdark horse comicsteeth knocked outtooth fairytruceinterspecies romancenazi experimentsecret government organisationindestructibilityoccult detectiveowning many catswebbed fingersaquatic humanoidbreathing apparatushumanoid demon (See All) |
Based on Rosalie Ham's best selling novel, The Dressmaker is the story of femme fatale Tilly Dunnage who returns to her small home town in the country to right the wrongs of the past. A stylish drama with comic undertones about love, revenge and haute couture.
| Subgenre: | dark comedyabsurdism |
| Themes: | madnesslovefriendshipmurderrevengesuicideinfidelitybetrayaladulterydrinkingdanceweddingfuneralmemoryextramarital affair …death of motherdrug useunfaithfulnessillnessrivalrybullyingfashion (See All) |
| Locations: | bathtubnew york citytrainchurchhotelcemeterysmall townparis francebuslondon englandrural settingwheelchairaustraliafrancetrain station …spainschool teachertown (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipboyfemale protagonistgirlphotographerbullymother …witchmother in law daughter in law relationshipcrying girlpolice sergeantin love (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | woman in a bathtubnicknamemouserifleface slapsingingdancingbased on noveldogf ratedbloodviolenceflashbackbare chested male …sex scenekisscigarette smokingphotographknifechasetelephone callfirevoice over narrationsongtitle directed by femalemirrorcameradrinkarrestundressingsecretletterbookliesunglassesrunningmarijuanareference to jesus christtelephonef wordnewspaperflashlightstabbingdeath of friendwomanfootballapologycoffinspaceshipbathfemme fatalemarriage proposaldrowningflash forwardtheatercursemicrophonecostumescreamingumbrelladebtbankfarmerpursuitwigcrossdeath of sonthreatchickenflowerloss of mothersleepingreference to william shakespearearsonhatestrong female characterrecord playertransvestitescandaleyeglassesgolfteacakelistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordingloss of friendhidingcrying womanmovie theateraccidental deathgossipcheating husbandstrong female leadwhiskeytelescopeboxer shortsloss of sonexilerivalfallboarding schoolwedding dressgasolinecanelanterntrophybonfirebenchwedding receptionholding handsmannequinmale objectificationtriple f ratedgolf clubname callinglooking out a windowbroken mirrorfalling into waterbusiness cardhead injurybleeding to deathsewing machineundressing someonehorse and wagonreturning homereference to supermanhouse on firebride and groombroken neckclimbing out a windowflash cameramilan italyhometownred carpetpassing outmelbourne australiatrain conductorfemale objectificationburning housejumping ropegeneral storelooking in a windowbloody mouthhead bandagehidden truthwoman in a wheelchairgolf ballapplying lipstickreference to shakespeare's macbethbest mandead soncheating on wifeillegitimate daughterslip the undergarmenttelephone operatorslanderfeeding someonecostume designerwoman directortrailer houseaccused of murdermama's boydressmakerwolf whistlereflection in a mirrordefamationaccidental suicidehaute coutureyear 1951opera musicthrowing foodfalling to the groundhit with a brickschool belltape measurechocolate milkreference to billie holidaygas pumpmiceshunningreference to gloria swansontheater productionrevealing the truthteacher's petwrapped in a blanketkissing someone's neckreference to gilbert and sullivanreference to lizzie bordenclipping toenailsdrama clubhit with a golf ballreference to christian diorunwanted personwashing a dead bodyblowing a raspberrydefecation slurdress designerhit on the head with a brickwhispering into someone's earlegs crossedlooking into a windowmatador costumetown gossip (See All) |
Patrick Bateman is handsome, well educated and intelligent. He is twenty-seven and living his own American dream. He works by day on Wall Street, earning a fortune to complement the one he was born with. At night he descends into madness, as he experiments with fear and violence.
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmindependent filmsuspensepsycho thrillerpsychological thrilleramerican horror |
| Themes: | madnesshomelessnessgreedchristmasfriendshipmurderdeathrevengeinfidelitydrugsrapemoneyjealousydrinkingfear …torturedrunkennessescapeweddinginvestigationdeceptionmemoryangerdivorcepsychopathbrutalityparanoiablackmaildrug useinsanitymental illnessrivalryevilabuseexecutionbreak uppaniccannibalismfashionwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | satiregoreneo noirslasherambiguous ending |
| Locations: | bathtubnew york citybarrestauranthelicopternightclubtaxiapartmentpolice caroffice |
| Characters: | homosexualpoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipprostitutepolice officerserial killerdetectivepolicemanlawyerkillerlustsecurity guardvillainsecretaryterror …cousin cousin relationshipamericanpolice shootoutpolice chasehomeless manslasher killerserial murdererjewish americanself narrationcheating on one's girlfriendsex with prostitutesex killer (See All) |
| Period: | christmas party1980s |
| Story: | cigar smokingmistletoemisanthropenarcissismlifting someone into the airdancingbased on noveldogfemale nudityf ratedbloodmale nudityviolencethreesome …female frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested malegunsex scenekissfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingnipplesphotographexplosionpartyknifeleg spreadingchasesurprise endingpantiespistolshowerfirevoice over narrationfondlingcryingcell phoneshootouttitle directed by femalebeatingcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfoodcar accidentmirrorshot in the chesturinationblondeshot in the headwatching tvcatcameradrinkundressinggunfightsex in bedthongbare buttheld at gunpointsunglassesrunninglingeriebedcar crashdead bodyinterrogationvoyeurrevolvermanhattan new york citytelephonemenage a troisf worddecapitationcleavagefoot chasegay slurbrawinenew yorkstrangulationaxevideo cameraambulancestabbingwomanmontageimpalementcocainestabbed to deathstabbed in the chestexploding carmodelsevered headscantily clad femaledrawingdouble crosscontroversypolice officer killedvoice overshot in the foreheadbartenderracial slurconfessionattempted murderlimousineblack pantiesbusinessmanscreamingpay phonechampagnesex with shoes onmassagemistaken identitymissing personevil mankicked in the facechristmas treescreamshot in the shoulderfemale removes her clothesdatepigpremarital sexmurdererfirst parthandgunkillingblood spattersplattermaniacprivate detectivesurgerychainsawmachismoeyeglassescloseted homosexualpornographywaiteranswering machinefireplacerevelationmass murderlooking at oneself in a mirrortape recordersociopathscene during opening creditsragevirusexercisewatching a moviebuttockseccentricgossipimpersonationphone boothpsychocovered in bloodvictimbrooklyn new york cityblack humorrapistschizophreniarealitymale underwearguardrampagebarefootwoman in jeopardyremote controljanitorrear entry sextensiontelescopecouchhatredfitnessimpostorcannibaldark humorbutcherheadphonesescape attemptlaughtersketchslaughterrefrigeratortuxedobody countduct tapeaxe murderbriefcasenervous breakdownalienationcharacters killed one by oneethnic slurkilling spreeworld trade center manhattan new york citysirenpsycho killerdrugged drinkwoman in bathtubpervertserial murdervillain played by lead actorpsychopathic killervideo tapefianceebad guyhysteriamadmanface masklaundrynotebookkilling a dogmisogynisthuman monstermen's bathroomspiral staircasefemale removes her dresssnorting cocainejournalmini dresssexual perversionhomicidal maniacrestroomskyscrapermasseuselaundromatslashingcall girlsplit personalitycredit cardbody in a trunkreference to donald trumpdance clubwoman in bra and pantiesnihilismyuppiedruggedbathrobebusiness cardoffscreen killingcdeastersense of smellbumpearl necklaceurinalcarnage80s musicsole black character dies clichevanityfur coatsushihomeless personreference to ronald reaganoverhead camera shotrealtorbloody violencehobopool of bloodfemale bartenderfemale victimlunaticsadistic psychopathcocaine snortingceohedonismvice presidentanimal killingmass murdererdisturbed individualjerkbutcherywalkmaninnocent person killedsuspenderscrime spreehigh societyidentity crisismaterialismstairwellmartinideeply disturbed personserial rapistcityscapekilled during sexbroken engagementcult figureborderline personality disordercorporate executivenail gunwall street manhattan new york cityaxe in the headsex act reflected in mirroranswering machine messageruthlessnessbritish actor playing american characterautomated teller machinebottled watercreepycompact discexercisingspiked drinkraincoatambiguitytwin towerscuisinemultiple personality disordervideotaped sexworld trade centersadisticstockbrokerharvard universitynylonswashroomdissectionover the tophigh risedouble murderdragging a dead bodygory violenceeast coastsickolock of hairstreet walkeraxe murdererchauvinismmanicureunreliable narratorgruesomepornographic videotanning bedfirst lesbian experiencelasciviousnessmurder confessionbloodlustchainsaw murdermusic fansavagerywall streetsexual experimentationinvestment bankermurdered womanreservationsteroidlistening to music on headphonesvoice imitationyale universitydry cleaningemployee employee relationshiphacked to deathsex maniacbedsheetbrutalmergerreference to ted bundycheating on one's boyfriendoffice jobreference to mikhail gorbachevdecolletagestain27 year oldnarcissistic personality disorderparanoiacsadistic killeranti consumerismfemale victimsfrenzylithiumovercoatinner monologueslashed to deathstuffed toy animalxanaxreference to whitney houstoncouturefeet on deskreference to genesiswhite collarantisocial personality disorderblack nylon stockingsclothes hangerhiding evidencepet pigfalse alibikentucky derbysadistic sexsound systemreference to dorian graycorporate raiderdead body in bathroomreference to ed geinreference to phil collinswoman kicks a manchild of divorcechinese laundryhead in refrigeratorskin caresnorting coketruth taken as a jokecranberry juicepretend telephone callreference to elvis costellorope skippingcoasterharvard business schoolreference to ivana trump (See All) |
In Manhattan, the British limousine driver Alfie is surrounded by beautiful women, most of them clients, and he lives as a Don Juan, having one night stands with all of them and without any sort of commitment. His girl-friend and single-mother Julie is quite upset with the situation and his best fri …ends are his colleague Marlon and his girl-friend Lonette. Alfie has a brief affair with Lonette, and the consequences of his act forces Alfie to reflect and wonder about his life style. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | christmasfriendshipdeathmarriageinfidelityadulterypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralseductionextramarital affairunfaithfulnessdeath of wifeabortion …regret (See All) |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallrain |
| Locations: | bathtubnew york citybarbeachrestaurantsnowmotorcyclecemeterynightclubtaxikitchencityusasex in car |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattooprostitutebabybest friendsingle motherinterracial relationshipemployer employee relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipchinese american …cheating on girlfriendself centeredness (See All) |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | christmas evenipple slipselfishnessarrogancewidowsingingdancingcharacter name in titleone word titledogfemale nuditythreesomefemale frontal nudityflashbacksex scene …kissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokinginterracial sexpartyknifelesbian kisserectionpantiesbased on playfirevoice over narrationcryingcell phonewoman on topunderwearfoodurinationremakedrinkcondomthongvomitingbeertearscafemarijuanabritishrivermanhattan new york cityalcoholmenage a troiscleavagewomanmontagemodelapologyscantily clad femalecoffinbirthday partygraveyardtalking to the cameralimousineargumentsplit screenpremarital sexcharacter says i love youflowerobscene finger gesturefreeze frameflirtingmachismopot smokingbeer drinkingheavy rainred dressmale bondingdrug abusepoolone night standteddy bearwomanizerinterracial friendshipinterracial romancebootsbreakupunfaithful wiferejectionsex talkmedical examinationbilliardsred pantiescasual sexpromiscuitychauffeurenglishman abroadimpotencenarrated by characterforename as titlecentral park manhattan new york citymen's bathroomjukeboxbrooklyn bridgescooterbubble bathlollipopunplanned pregnancywalkingmusic boxreference to john f. kennedyreference to james bondred brafemale bartendernew york skylinecommitmentclothing storesocialitemortalitymotor scooterunwed pregnancynew year's eve partydoctor's officewhite male black female relationshipflower shopmirror ballrainy nightcrutchsex on pool tablefear of commitmentcucumberred roseegoismerectile dysfunctionbullfighterlimousine driverunfaithful boyfrienddrunken sexabsintheashtrayrainy dayegotistvespaerotic dancingroguedancing in the streetsexual dysfunctiondesigner clothesegg nogrockefeller center manhattan new york citysex on a billiard tabledrinking shotson screen narrationman refusing sexcalla lilycandle lit bathtattoo on breaststreet prostitutereference to aphroditebiopsydriving capwaldorf astoria hotel manhattan new york city (See All) |
Kevin McCallister is back. But this time he's in New York City with enough cash and credit cards to turn the Big Apple into his very own playground. But Kevin won't be alone for long. The notorious Wet Bandits, Harry and Marv, still smarting from their last encounter with Kevin, are bound for New Yo …rk too, plotting a huge holiday heist! Kevin's ready to welcome them with more battery of booby traps the bumbling bandits will never forget! (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | homelessnesschristmasfriendshiprevengesurrealismfearescapememoryrobberyhome invasionmissing child |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallrainnight |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityswimming poolhotelairplanetaxiairportelevatorurban settingpolice stationpolice carcityrooftoptaxi driver |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshippolice officerlittle boymaidboy hero |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | christmas evecartoon on tvlifting someone into the airholidaygiftperson on firetelevisionnumber in titlesequelgunphotographchaseshowertelephone callfire …digit in titlerescueslow motion scenearrestfalling from heightsecond partplace name in titlenumbered sequelmanhattan new york citycriminaltelephonesubjective cameranew yorkconcertcolon in titlefishapologybirdparklimousinetreehotel roomelectrocutionpay phoneproduct placementvacationchristmas treescreamskeletoncity name in titlepigtrapfireworkspizzaropehuggingflyingtape recordertoyblockbusterfloridaladderorchestraremote controlburglarvisionseven word titleburglarychild protagonistpower outagemiami floridabooby trapatticbody landing on a carroomsequel to cult favoriteworld trade center manhattan new york citypigeonuncleabandoned buildingcentral park manhattan new york citysecond in seriessenior citizenbrooklyn bridgevacuum cleanercoca colacredit cardreference to donald trumpunsubtitled foreign languagemale protagonistchewing gumtimes square manhattan new york cityjumping into waterroof10 year oldstaffdoveprecocious childrevolving doorice rinkphysical comedydeja vuchristmas giftchristmas movienail gunwish fulfillmentwoman punches a mannumber 2 in titlehotel managerhome alonehomeless womanlost childtoy storechild heromother son reuniontwin towersroom serviceluxury hotelchristmas decorationlifting a male into the airbird attackchildren's choirjumping into a swimming poolmovie reality crossovercredit card fraudhead in a toiletcarnegie hall manhattan new york citymemory lapsekid outsmarts adultblurry visioncartoon reality crossovergreen slimehit with a brickmischievous childrockefeller center manhattan new york cityreference to donald duckmale antagonisttownhousebrick thrown through a windowhitting one's headplaza hotel manhattan new york cityvoice recorderwoman punches manchristmas with familycriminal duohotel guestwoman slaps man in the facehit on the head with a bricki cross my heart and hope to dieschool concertskeleton visible during electrocutionfalling brickforgetting namehotel bellmanscreaming boy (See All) |
Buddy was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs. Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had … no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | fish out of waterstop motion animation |
| Themes: | christmaslovemoneydrinkingdrunkennessdeath of mother |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | new york cityschoolsnowtaxielevatoroffice |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipboygirlpolicemanbabyemployer employee relationship |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | christmas carolchristmas evesanta's workshopbaking cookiesselfishnesssanta claushallucinationsingingdancingcharacter name in titlefemale nuditynuditykissfightphotograph …chaseshowertelephone callvoice over narrationsongunderwearfoodwatching tvdrinkbookvomitingliebedjailclassroommanhattan new york cityreporterorphanmontageeatingtoiletnuncoffeeparkliarstorytellingchristmas treepursuitclasstv newsfireplacefaintingtoybeardblockbusterteddy bearmilkbreakfastbossdwarfshoesticklinganimated sequenceanthropomorphic animalshopping mallice skatingcorporationfemale in showerholding handselfpresentcandydirector cameocentral park manhattan new york cityescalatortween girlnaivetywhisperingdepartment storecookiepaparazzimushroomreindeertrollaltered version of studio logotomatofather son reunionsnowmanpolar bearanimated creditsman childspaghettifingerprintraccoonscreaming womanrevolving doornorth polehappy birthdaysnowballgnomeempire state building manhattan new york citysnowball fightbreakdancingpeep showcrawlingsleighblood testchildren's bookbelchjack in the boxtightsfrat packcorporate worldwalrusrocking horseburpingasparagusgumtoy makersouth poleradiatorchristmas cardchristmas spiritbook publishercandy canereference to the mona lisawavingbook publishingchopping down a treeice floemailroomrockefeller center manhattan new york cityskippingauld lang synereference to dr. seusspuffinsyrupwindow displaybaby nurserycaught shopliftingbaritonepneumatic tubered underwearstorybook in opening shotdrinking on the jobetch a sketchcandy cornelf costumenarwhalsarcasm taken literallywomen's locker roomproduct testingcobbler the shoemakercotton ballnaughty listpolice hunttoilet trainingchristmas elfshoe shiningstore windowcartoon puffinhanding out flyers (See All) |
Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks -- the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he's part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and …disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmstand up comedysuspensedark comedytragedypsychological thriller |
| Themes: | madnessunemploymentlonelinesslovemurderdeathrevengemoneybetrayaldrunkennessescapedancegangsterinvestigationdeception …angercorruptionpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutalityobsessiondeath of motherdepressioninsanityhumiliationmental illnessevilabusehome invasionadoptioncrueltywritingrevolutionpolice brutalitymurder investigationmurder of familychildhood traumapsychological trauma (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirdarknessambiguous endingstand updownward spiral |
| Locations: | bathtubhospitalbuselevatorurban settingapartmentpolice carcitytaxi driver |
| Characters: | policemother son relationshipafrican americanpolice officerserial killernursedetectivesingle motherinterracial relationshiplittle boypolice detectivevillainpsychiatristcomedianemployer employee relationship …stand up comedianpolice chaseneighbor neighbor relationshipdysfunctional relationshippolice violencedeath wishrunning from the policedancing in underwear (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1981 |
| Story: | anti villainnarcissismcynicismfired from the jobanti herotelevisionhallucinationsingingtitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titleone word titlebloodviolenceinterview …flashbackbare chested malegunfightcigarette smokingchasesurprise endingpistoltelephone callfirebeatingdreamshot to deathunderwearblood splattercar accidentmirrorshot in the chesturinationshot in the headslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorarrestmasklettershootingbased on comiclieheld at gunpointrunningcar crashbathroomneighborpianorevolverfightingcriminaltelephoneshot in the backf wordfoot chasenewspaperorphanbased on comic bookambushdisguiseambulancemontagestabbed to deathdinerweaponsubwayjokechild abuseno opening creditshit by a cardouble crossbathcontroversynews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadpainconfessionargumentstalkermicrophonedangerportraitbusinessmanclownprotestlocker roomliarfantasy sequencepay phonereadingkicked in the faceopening action scenediarydomestic violencelong takescarpianistbodyguardstalkingthreatisolationsadnessloss of fatherratsuspicionstagemurdererloss of motherprofanitylove interestvigilanteclass differencesgraffitinewspaper headlinekillingsingle parentmaniacriotinterracialapplausetv newslive broadcastanswering machinemedicinerevelationstreetheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorsociopathfameragevandalismkicked in the stomachassaultmovie theaternosebleedvideotapeblockbusterimpersonationphone boothpsychotv showrape victimfollowing someoneschizophreniasocial commentarymasked manmale underwearblack womanapartment buildingmental institutionrampagedwarftensionface paintsufferingblood on facehatredkickingmercilessnessironychaosdiscussionrejectionstabbed in the neckmillionairemental hospitaldelusionescape attemptscissorsmedicationbutlerlaughteraccidental killingsocietyrefrigeratortuxedostabbed in the eyelonerdark pastdressing roomsocial workeropening a doorexistentialismbriefslaughingalienationdc comicsswearingcrowdpsycho killermedia coveragepiano playerserial murdervillain played by lead actorsuffocationmental patientmagic trickface maskalleynotebookoutcastdark secretstreet gangmoney problemsmental breakdownmen's bathroomspiral staircasesubway stationjournalsuit and tiepiano playingstaircasestrikecheering crowdself defensehospital roomflareurban decayinsane asyluminterracial kissanarchystrokeadopted sonnihilismstrong languageman kills a womanoffscreen killinggun violenceafrican american womanmale protagonistaltered version of studio logowhite briefstv studiofilmed killingalter egodeath of familybus ridematricideradio newsbloody violenceloss of familyhoodiecockney accentpsychotronic filmunwanted kissgarbage canreference to batmanweight lossfinger gunsocial decayevil clownextreme close upfictional citystabbed with scissorsstreet vendorabusive motherdeeply disturbed persontragic villainsubway traintv hosttalk show hostreading a lettermental asylumkiller clownmass mediamental disordermoral ambiguitycriminal mastermindel trainapplying makeupcomedy clubstreet performertelling a jokegreen hairburning carfictional talk showsick motherbad mothersmilehospital visitclown makeupsupervillaininfamybleeped dialoguefemale psychiatristpsychological tormentnickname as titlecharity benefitgarbage bagson murders motherjokerblood on walldancing in the streetorigin storyirrational behaviorsmothered with a pillowstrange behaviorsiren the alarmbanging head against wallquestioned by policeurban violenceill motherbad guy winsclown maskfighting the systemfalse friendcivil unrestback alleycriminally insanepublic transportinner conflictsocial unresttrash bagbloody footprintdysfunctional societymayoral candidateviolent outburstchildren's hospitalpsychological disorderarkham asylumdriven insaneopening creditspublic transitstreet riotlife of crimegotham cityhappy faceexit signkiller as protagonistsubway ridevillain as protagonistco worker co worker relationshipkilling a ratblood spattered faceerratic behaviorsad clownsubway platformsympathetic villainthe jokerwhite paintaccidentally firing a gunhit by a taxireference to wall streetuncontrollable laughterurban decadencedysfunctional personmass protestmurderer as protagoniststreet trashtrash can (See All) |
Michael Newman (Sandler) is a hard working family man, who must please his boss (Hasselhoff), in order to get promoted. Problem is he gets less time with his family, and wishes for a remote in which he can control his life. This soon comes true for Newman, when he meets Morty (Walken), a crazy sales … clerk, who has the ultimate remote. A remote in which he can do anything, including muting, skipping and dubbing his life. He finds this to be the opportunity in which he can not only skip every argument, but also skip to his promotion. He sees this as a good idea, until the remote goes horribly wrong. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | allegory |
| Themes: | redemptionchristmasfriendshipdeathjealousyweddingmagicdeath of fathertime traveldrug usedysfunctional familycancercampingregret |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestaurantswimming poolsnowcemeterybicyclebaseballofficesinging in a carwater gun |
| Characters: | dancerfriendfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerboybabytranssexualjapanese …asiansecretaryemployer employee relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipcrying baby (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1990s2000s2010s2020s2030s |
| Story: | cigar smokingworkaholiccartoon on tvkicked in the crotchface slapsingingtitle spoken by characterdancingdogsexflashbackkisssurprise endingerection …telephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phonesongdreamfoodmirrorurinationslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerundressingsex in bedtearscafecleavagegay slurbandbridgeeatingsuicide attemptbrunettegraveyardflash forwardgraveargumentsuburbfactoryproduct placementangelmassagetentloss of fatherreunionobscene finger gesturefireworkskissing while having sexsacrificeheart attackeavesdroppingdestinyhypodermic needlelistening to musicarchitecturemagicianarchitectflatulenceswimsuitbirthcelebrationremote controlreverse footagesurveillance camerainventorobesityshopping malldespairarabsexual harassmentfrustrationdivorceetank topwedding receptionfast motion scenet shirtmagic trickbonglost lovetombstonecoca colatraffic jamlistening to a radiostrokemoroccosex changebathroberesponsibilitysecond chanceromantic rivalrycadillactreehousefeetfourth of julyparallel universewatching a videoreference to michael jacksonlong brown hairlifting person in airspeedofirecrackerkicked in the groindying wordswedding cakemcdonald's restaurantoverhead shotchemotherapyjoggerfattoy carcamperadult humorchild swearingjob promotionwish fulfillmentchevroletsnowballbritish actor playing american characterrepeated eventpenis sizecamping tripfrench friesfat suitanimal sextime warpdark futurereference to britney spearsbad smelltoyotarich snobit was all a dreamnew york yankeesasian stereotypeobese manphotocopierwalking a dogyear 2017sleeping on a sofabaseball glovechevrolet corvettesleepoveradvanced technologycosmetic surgeryjunk foodmarriage counselorangel of deathpost coital scenewhat ifloss of petplaying catcharchitectural modelpool boysonycat scancheeseburgerremote controlled toy carstopped timelistening to a car radiorobot dogpants pulled downabsent mindednesspink shirtsalesclerkdog humping someone's legtime reversalarab stereotypepopulismfrozen timeindestructibilitytwinkiegarage doorjapanese stereotypemakeup sexswim meettoyota corollacoin trickhamptons long island new yorkliposuctioncommon coldquickieearmuffschevrolet impalaoglingpallorreference to calvin kleinswim coachjumping over a fenceemotionlessnessbaseball balldepantsingsensitivity trainingstuffed birdtivotoy helicoptertwinkiesdragged by one's hairirish setterreference to rosie o'donnelldog defecationplaying cowboys and indiansreference to moroccowendy's restaurantlays potato chipsobject returns after rejectedquarter the coinremote controlled toy helicopter (See All) |
Oliver Stone's biographical take on the life of George W. Bush, one of the most controversial presidents in USA history, chronicling from his wild and carefree days in college, to his military service, to his governorship of Texas and role in the oil business, his 2000 candidacy for president, his f …irst turbulent four years, and his 2004 re-election campaign. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedypolitical comedypolitical drama |
| Themes: | revengepoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfaithalcoholismwealthreligious conversionreligious fundamentalism |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | baseballtexasusa |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipchristianreference to godbiblechristian right |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s |
| Story: | staff meetingcigararrogancenicknametitle spoken by characterone word titledogflashbackdreamhorsedrinkletterrunningcollegereference to jesus christ …prayermontagepoliticiannonlinear timelineman with glassescontroversyflash forwardu.s. presidentpresidentgovernmentelectionmonkeypowerwashington d.c.period in titlegolfambitionstupidityministerironyiraq waroilarchival footageamerican presidentbananabarbecuecareerpatriotismone letter titletitle ends with periodabuse of powereyedrunk drivinggovernorfraternityhazingamericanafirst ladyapedialogue drivenoval officeborn again christianrepublican partypost september 11 2001vice presidentbaseball stadiumimperialismright winggulf waru.s. congressconservatismu.s. vice presidentbaghdad iraqweapon of mass destructionbible studysavantpledge of allegiancehubrispotato chipguantanamoreference to billy grahamcigarettesivy leagueshot in sequenceyalepolitical consultantdirty trickdumbnesstalking monkeytexas rangerscorncobcufflinkaxis of evilcabinet meeting (See All) |
Louis Winthorpe is a businessman who works for commodities brokerage firm of Duke and Duke owned by the brothers Mortimer and Randolph Duke. Now they bicker over the most trivial of matters and what they are bickering about is whether it's a person's environment or heredity that determines how well …they will do in life. When Winthorpe bumps into Billy Ray Valentine, a street hustler and assumes he is trying to rob him, he has him arrested. Upon seeing how different the two men are, the brothers decide to make a wager as to what would happen if Winthorpe loses his job, his home and is shunned by everyone he knows and if Valentine was given Winthorpe's job. So they proceed to have Winthorpe arrested and to be placed in a compromising position in front of his girlfriend. So all he has to rely on is the hooker who was hired to ruin him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmfish out of watercomedy of manners |
| Themes: | homelessnesschristmasfriendshiprevengemoneydrinkingpovertywealth |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallsatiresocial satire |
| Locations: | new york citybartrainbusurban settingshippennsylvania |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipprostituteinterracial relationship |
| Period: | christmas party1980swinter |
| Story: | christmas eveirreverencesexy womancynicismsanta clausfemale nuditynuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditytwo word titlecigarette smokingnipplespartypanties …pistoltopless female nuditymirrorurinationbikinimarijuanaprostitutionjailmanhattan new york cityalcoholcriminalf wordbratoplesssuicide attemptwhite pantiesman with glasseslooking at the cameraracial slurgunshotlimousinebusinessmanchristmas treebusinessclass differencestopless womanmachismoexperimentjail celldrug abuseblockbusterwristwatchnew year's eveparking garagescamdrug overdosebra and pantiesimpostormillionairenipplebutlerblack eyesexual humorbetphiladelphia pennsylvaniaduct tapeworld trade center manhattan new york cityaristocratchauffeurcon manfianceeloss of jobstreet gangbeggarwatchgorillaframedcostume partywoman in bra and pantiesyuppiewagertrain riderole reversalrags to richesmugshotwhite brawrongful arreststock marketbailbroken engagementsanta claus suitwall street manhattan new york cityfiancefortuneafrican american protagonistblackfacewhite bra and pantiesinvestorhoodlumbank accountjuicewhite male pretending to be blackgorilla suitpawnbrokerhands covering breastssanta hatblack white relationsinsider tradingtradingsea voyagebrokerdollarmagical negro stereotypeprince and pauperlife savingsholding breastswoman covering nudity with her handscommoditiesdrunken santawoman covering breastsbig shotsanta bell ringer (See All) |
A remake of the television series, Matthew Broderick stars as Gadget, who suffers an accident at the beginning of the film, and befriends Brenda, a robotic surgeon who repairs Gadget so that he can defeat the villain Claw. In the meantime, Gadget and Brenda fall in love.
| Subgenre: | slapstickcult filmmartial artssuperheroslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | lovemurderkidnappingherosurveillance |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallcar chase |
| Locations: | hospitalhelicopterwonder car |
| Characters: | policegirltough guysecurity guardvillainuncle niece relationshipbabe scientist |
| Story: | cigar smokingcartoon on tvback from the deadtelevisiontitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titledogviolenceexplosionpartychasemachine gunremakerescue …camerashootingshowdowncar crashrobotscientistgood versus evilfoot chasebridgeexploding cartrainingduellimousinebased on tv seriesfantasy sequenceactor playing multiple rolesproduct placementstatueevil mantough girlscene during end creditsconvertibleblindfoldlove interestnewspaper headlinenerdspiderblockbusterjumping from heightandroiddamsel in distressinventorsuper villaintitle appears in writingbutlerjumping through a windowparachutegadgetpolice inspectorflamethrowerlaser gunrocketactress playing multiple rolesjunkyardworld dominationamputeefilm camerabased on cartoonmegaphonedisembodied headclawcrime fighterinspectorballroomfedoraphysical comedygadget carmicrochipcomic herocomic violencebowling ballaudio flashbackmanic laughterlarge format cameratoothpasteevil businessmandodge vipertalking carsmart carrobocopgirl dog relationshipigorprison escapeebumbling heroanimal licking someone (See All) |
Navin is an idiot. He grew up in Mississippi as adopted son of a black family but on his 18th birthday he feels he wants to discover the rest of the world and sets out to St. Louis. There everyone exploits his naivety, but then a simple invention brings him a fortune.
| Subgenre: | slapstickcult filmcoming of agewild comedymadcap comedy |
| Themes: | falling in lovehomelessnessweddinggangsterrobbery |
| Locations: | bathtubbeachchurchmotorcyclemotelgas station |
| Characters: | family relationshipsmaidsniper |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | nipple slipcrazy humorsingingtitle spoken by characterdancingdogvoice over narrationpaintingmarijuanawinemansionradioracial slur …bankconvertibleglassesreuniondiscoblockbustercarnivalhitchhikingstupidityabsurd humorremote controlinventorbutlerroseracistknife throwingtrailersouthern u.s.film projectorcredit cardelvis presleytrain ridejointrags to richestrumpetstation wagonfeatherfiring squadnon statutory female on male rapesnailchecktennis courtadult humorwoman initiating sexfire alarmmoonshinephone bookracist commentwhite male pretending to be blackriches to ragsservice stationcharlatanspontaneous sexmanurethermosgrab assmud maskretarded rapesharecropperracial confusion (See All) |
It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is d …ue soon. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | slapstick comedy |
| Themes: | christmaskidnappingdysfunctional family |
| Locations: | snowofficerooftopsinging in a car |
| Characters: | family relationshipscousin cousin relationship |
| Period: | 1980swinter |
| Story: | cigar smokingchristmas evetrailer narrated by percy rodriguezcigarirreverencesexy womandogsequelpunched in the faceneighborprayercleavagebedroomtoiletdinner …pantyhosethird partelectrocutionvacationchristmas treeobscene finger gesturechainsawfalling down stairsfaintingswat teamladderbosspet dogbroken glassshoppingjumping through a windowatticfamily dinneryellingtelling someone to shut upbroken windowsquirrelredheaded womanhugpartial female nudityholiday in titleyuppiewhistlingwhite trashmiddle classdead catrecreational vehicleanimated creditscarrotkiss on the cheekchristmas lightssnoringreturning character with different actorsaying gracechild swearingsledreference to santa clausturkey the birdfamily gatheringsanta claus suitanimated opening creditsfamily vacationnext door neighborbreaking down a doornational lampoon seriesrottweilertoupeechristmas dinnermerry christmasstar spangled bannerspit takegrocery shoppinggiving the fingerfather son hugstaplerburpingdecembermute childincest jokelistening to music on headphonesthe endpledge of allegiancethree generationstalking in bedwater coolerfather daughter hugcar hornclimbing a laddermother son hugdog foodjersey the garmentsleeping in a chairsharing a bedwal martwhite catshushingsibling incest subtextunwanted guestfainting womanreference to bing crosbyegg nogsanta claus hatadvent calendartorn shirtsquad carjelloaffectionate hugclothes on firefamilial hugtobogganturkey as foodtorn clothesamerican national anthemlifting skirtwatching a home moviewoman punches manchristmas with familyfalling through the ceilinglosing one's temperreference to danny kayesawing down a treelying on a couchpeople magazineripped pantyhoseanti christmasdoor knocked downlocked in an atticsweatsuitevian bottled waterextension ladderman in pajamasstereo systemsurprise guestwearing a dressing gown outdoors (See All) |
Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy. When he has learned to adjust his life to these new respo …nsibilities, Joanna resurfaces and wants Billy back. Ted, however, refuses to give him up, so they go to court to fight for the custody of their son. (Read More)
| Themes: | unemploymentchristmasfriendshipmarriagevoyeurismangerdivorceguiltjustice |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityrestaurantbicycleelevatorcourtroomofficeoffice party |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorboylawyersingle motherlittle boyex husband ex wife relationshipsingle fatherparent child relationshipcrying boy |
| Period: | christmas party1970s |
| Story: | workaholicselfishnesscartoon on tvdesperationfired from the jobcharacter name in titlebased on novelfemale nuditynuditybloodbare breastsfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nuditythree word title …surprise endingtopless female nudityurinationwatching tvfalling from heightneighborvoyeurmanhattan new york citycleavagehalloweencookingwomanjudgetrialscantily clad femalebirthday partysuitcasechristmas treepremarital sexsuspiciontrusthatesingle parentcouplesupermarketno pantiesinjurywoman with glassesrepetition in titleice creamragebuttockstherapistblockbusterplaygroundblood on facejob interviewadvertisingfrustrationcartoonabbreviation in titledivorceemarital problemtan lineseparationjoytestimonycentral park manhattan new york citynudeabandonmentnude girlchild custodybattle of the sexesfacial scarimplied sexschool playversus in titledeterminationpre teenchrysler building manhattan new york citytantrumwife leaves husbandbloody facecustodyfamily abandonmentadvertising executivecustody battlejudicial systemdesertionsupreme courtjudicialjudiciaryhigh riselawyer client relationshipsex with coworkercovered female frontal nudityfemale tearsletter read aloud7 year oldemployment agencychild's bedroomhands covering breastsstitchtoy airplanejob searchlegalityinjured childdismissaljoblessnessafitestifying in courtcourt rulingsitting on a park benchfeet on deskwomen's libjungle gymfrench toastreference to the brady bunchstruggling parentman carrying a boy (See All) |
When Waring Hudsucker, head of hugely successful Hudsucker Industries, commits suicide, his board of directors, led by Sidney Mussberger, comes up with a brilliant plan to make a lot of money: appoint a moron to run the company. When the stock falls low enough, Sidney and friends can buy it up for p …ennies on the dollar, take over the company, and restore its fortunes. They choose idealistic Norville Barnes, who just started in the mail room. Norville is whacky enough to drive any company to ruin, but soon, tough reporter Amy Archer smells a rat and begins an undercover investigation of Hudsucker Industries. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmfairy talescrewball comedy |
| Themes: | greedchristmassurrealismsuicidedrinkingdrunkennessdanceweddingmemorycorruptionexploitation |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantsnowbuselevatortaxi driver |
| Characters: | dancerhusband wife relationshipsingerboygirlwaitresssecurity guardpsychiatristsecretarysuicide by jumping |
| Period: | christmas party1950s |
| Story: | cigar smokingmale singerfired from the jobface slapsingingdancingcharacter name in titleflashbackkisscigarette smokingchasethree word titlefirevoice over narrationcrying …songdreamunderwearslow motion scenepunched in the facedrinkfalling from heightlettervomitingtearscafemanhattan new york cityreportergood versus evilnewspaperambulancemontagesuicide attemptmodeltalking to the cameraangelmassageu.s. presidentbusinessmagical realismreference to william shakespearetypewriterpowereavesdroppinggolfshavingflyingfaintingtoymobtimenew year's evejournalismcrying manclockmechanicreincarnationinnocencemental hospitalsculptureblack eyesnowingcorporationpassionate kisslaughingshamecoffee shopmysticismsuccessexotic dancersculptorspiral staircaseinventioneditorskyscrapernaivetypocket watchstrait jacketmailindustrykarmarags to richessecond chancebroadway manhattan new york cityreading a newspapersome scenes in black and whiteenlightenmentwoman smokertailordreamingrebirthmaterialismbarber shopmartinistarts with narrationbroombaldnessidiotjumping out a windowfrisbeenetcrossword puzzlefalse teethmob of reportersshakespearean quotationempire state building manhattan new york cityopening narrationextreme closeupgalaprinting presshula hoopboard meetingcareer womanbusiness executiveunitykeyholesketchinglooking through a keyholenight cityscapepoetry readingdeus ex machinatranscendencetime freezereference to dwight d. eisenhowerbeatnikdenturesdisgraceukulelebig businessemployment agencyhalofile cabinetreference to j. edgar hooverstring quartetlooking for workyear 1959circlejumping from a windowart decoboardroomcorporate powerinfiltratorcharacter appears in newspaperstrawpulitzer prizestopped timewater cooler42nd street manhattan new york cityboard of directorscritique of capitalismhyperrealismselflessnesskicked in the shintime clockpatsystockelevator operatorfrozen timenewton's cradlemailroomeconomic exploitationintellectual propertymandalaukeleleice packman on a ledgemagical negro stereotypepneumatic tubechiselcountry bumpkinhanging out a windowcorsagefrench poodlemass productionstopping timesorting mailstockholderrubber stampcoonskin capcyclicalhermetic worldthrowing drink in facecucumber on eyesgardeniamimeograph machinemuncie indianareference to war and peacestock manipulatorwage slavewindow ledge (See All) |
This is a story about Mike, a guy who left his girl in New York when he came to LA to be a star. It's been six months since his girlfriend left him and he's not doing so good. So, his pal and some other friends try and get him back in the social scene and forget about his 6 year relationship.
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmindependent film |
| Themes: | unemploymentlovefriendshipmoneydrinkingdrunkennessseductiondepressiondatinggamblinghomophobiabreak uphollywoodcourage |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantcarlos angeles californianightclubdesertkitchenurban settingapartment |
| Characters: | dancerfriendhomosexualafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingeractorbabyactresswaitresscomedianex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipself esteem |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | cigar smokingcameodesperationslow motionsingingdancingone word titlesexbare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingphotographpartysurprise ending …pantiespistoltelephone callcryingsongunderwearurinationslow motion scenewritten by directordrinkcondomheld at gunpointbeertearscafecollegetelephonef wordcleavagegay slurbandgangmontagedinerscantily clad femalecoffeebartenderblack pantiesauditionon the roadproduct placementstorytellinglong takepremarital sexlas vegas nevadacasinopizzatwenty somethingmachismoanswering machinegolfstealinghollywood californiaone night standwomanizerfollowing someonetowelsex talkproducerice hockeysports carpajamasparking lotplaying cardsbeing followedgamblerinsecuritystuffed animalcentral park manhattan new york citymisogynistswingername callingsuittrailer homedance clubslot machinegolf coursedirector also cinematographeraspiring actresshedonismwisconsincalendarfade to blackfamous lineblackjackdelivery boysausage555 phone numberaspiring actormartinipizza delivery boyreference to frank sinatranight lifekindergartenfalling asleepmale camaraderiedisneylandjazz clubfear of commitmentneon signdumped by girlfriendreference to judy garlandoliveespressotrailer housereference to quentin tarantinosteadicamreference to voltairereference to johnny cashswing dancingreference to martin scorsesesingle manreference to starbuckscalling cardjob huntingreference to snoop dogganaheim californiawritten by co starinstant replayphone numberreference to wayne gretzkywing manborrowingreference to the disney corporationlack of confidenceopen mike nightcard dealercompton californiareference to new kids on the blockreference to pluto the dogreference to the age of enlightenmentreference to the renaissance (See All) |
God lives in human form as a cynical writer with his young opinionated daughter in present-day Brussels, Belgium. She concludes that her dad is doing a terrible job and decides to rewrite the world, descending to earth in search of her own 6 messengers to write a brand new testament and change the s …tatus quo. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedymartial artsdark comedyabsurdism |
| Themes: | falling in lovehomelessnessfriendshipmurderdeathinfidelityreligionmoneyadulteryescapememoryangertheftinsanityunfaithfulness …illnesssadismphilosophy (See All) |
| Mood: | satirerainsurreal |
| Locations: | bathtubhospitalbeachchurchairplanebicycleelevatorapartmentseacampfiretunnelearth |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorboybrother sister relationshipprostitutepolice officerserial killernursebabypriestreference to god …christianitybiblesnipercousin cousin relationshipgermandaughterolder woman younger man relationshiphomeless mandancing girlboy girl kiss (See All) |
| Story: | woman in a bathtubirreverencecynicismnicknamemouseriflesingingtitle spoken by characterdancingsexnuditybloodbare breastsfemale frontal nuditybare chested male …fightcigarette smokingtelephone calltopless female nudityvoice over narrationcryingcell phonesongbeatingdreamunderwearblood splattercar accidentmirrorwatching tvcomputerbikinikissingbare buttfalling from heightpaintingbeerrunningbedneighborreference to jesus christclassroomstripperf wordsubjective camerafoot chasecandleaxemontagesuicide attemptfemale pubic hairfishchild abusecoffinbathvanlooking at the cameratalking to the camerapublic nuditylibraryprologuekeydollreadinglightningscreamshot in the shoulderinjectionpursuitcrossbasementsadnesschickenshot in the armfreeze framestrong female characterrecord playersurgerycircuseyeglassesapplausetv newsbulletkilling an animaldresslooking at oneself in a mirrorcakelawscene during opening creditshathappinesscowboy hatcrucifixwatching a movieswimsuitimprovisationladderstrong female leadhomefatedead womanmilkwatching televisionmovie theatrebarefootmale prostituteadventurerbra and pantiesgrocery storetrappedboxer shortsblood on facebackpackhatredkickingmiracleinsectshovelmakeupthunderstormheavenbutterflyairplane crashbalconytigerrefrigeratorbriefcaserecording studiobriefsinjusticearrowbrushing teethglobal warmingtelekinesisholding handslaundryrunning awaydead animalepisodic structurereading aloudname callingtelevision newsvacuum cleanergorillatrailer homefalling into waterbare chested boylocked doorpark benchapewashing machinechapter headingssick childgodbreaking a mirrorsleeping on a couchoverhead shotgospeljumping out a windowevangelistred light districthair dryerwatching someonebeing watchedmodel airplanehead bandagepeep showhula hoopdining halldisembodied handbrussels belgiumpenis slurreference to allaharm castslip the undergarmentringing phoneringing telephonefile cabinetsuntan lotionadam and eveelderly manlocked uptext on screengarbage binjumping from a windowhit in the stomachwalking on waterarchitectural modelsiren the alarmliving alonesoup kitchenapostledestroying propertyempty swimming poolpregnant manwaiting in linesex maniacreference to franz schubertreference to the titanicreference to johann sebastian bachanimated sceneboy dressed as a girlshopping centerwall clockreference to marcel proustarctic circlecartoon chickentesticles slursleeping on a benchvomiting in a toiletboy dressed as girlmace spraydistorted soundreference to jean claude van dammeview through rifle scopeeye maskfield hockeyreference to baalsmall apartmentcartoon fishtouching handsmissing toothreflection in a windowromance subplotartificial armman in a bathtubmentally challenged malereference to pokemonamputated armapostlesbreaking a dishdefecation slurstolen keylast supper painting (See All) |
The country of Freedonia is in the middle of a financial crisis and on the brink of revolution. In order to gain a bail-out from the wealthy Mrs Teasdale, the government appoints Rufus T Firefly as its president. However, Mr Firefly shuns the pomp and pretentiousness of government; along with the pr …udence and rationality of it too. Meanwhile, the neighbouring country of Sylvania is plotting to overthrow Freedonia and sends Pinky and Chicolini to spy on Firefly. War seems inevitable. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmabsurdismslapstick comedypolitical satiremadcap comedy |
| Themes: | dancemilitaryinsanitysurveillance |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallsatire |
| Locations: | bathtubmotorcycle |
| Characters: | dancertattoosingersoldierwarrior |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | cigar smokingirreverenceanti herowidowface slapsingingdancingexplosionsonghorsemirrorbattleswordanimal in titlepiano …combatspydisguisepoliticianman with glassestrialfictional warbathmarriage proposalracial sluruniformmistaken identitytankspeechgovernmenthorse ridingespionagenewspaper headlinemonkeyfarcehatelephantimpersonationfood in titleguardabsurd humorburglaryscissorshit on the headsiegetuxedoduckdictatorsirenfiremanpractical jokeanti wartestimonystock footagetreasonpopcorndolphinbellambassadorfeatherbird in titlemotorcycle copdiplomattommy gunfirecrackertop hatmotorcycle with a sidecarstreet vendorcard trickfictional countrybanjocourt martialphonograph recordhornbombardmentdiplomacydelinquentfire enginevendorbolt action riflegalalemonademousetrapdoor bellreference to napoleonimitationgarden partyinaugurationpeanutsbattering ramblow torchscissoringfictitious countrysabreskeet shootingdoghousecharacter appears in newspapermute characteroversleepingmilitary dress uniformbuglegeofictionhead of statethompson sub machine guntwo in a bathmale slaps a malelemonade standlighting a cigarmute personquill penfanfaremythical kingdomsandwich boardtrading insultsanimated tattoomarx brothersplaying banjoupstartbroken electronic worksdowagerfeeling insultedcabinet meetingtricome (See All) |
GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enor …mous family fortune -- all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracyabsurdismmadcap comedy |
| Themes: | greedfriendshipmurderdeathmarriagemoneyjealousyprisonescapeweddingracismtheftpsychopathhumiliationpoetry …wealthinheritanceprison escapeescape from prisonmurder of sister (See All) |
| Locations: | bathtubtrainchurchswimming poolhotelsnowmotorcyclecemeterybusbicycletaxielevatorcourtroomrooftopgas station …museumsewercable cartwo on a motorcyclehotel kitchen (See All) |
| Characters: | friendpolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooboybrother sister relationshipsoldierpolice officerpolicemanwriterlawyersister sister relationshipthief …artistlittle boymaidfrenchgermanolder woman younger man relationshippolice arrestbaker (See All) |
| Period: | year 19681960s1980s1930swinteryear 1985 |
| Story: | tear on cheekfall from heightgiftwidowrifleface slapsingingtitle spoken by characterdogsexfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolenceinterview …flashbackbare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingphotographknifechasepistoltelephone callcryingshootoutcorpsefoodpunched in the facecatarrestgunfightsecretletterpaintingbooktearsplace name in titlerunningbirthdaydead bodyreference to jesus christtelephonef wordsubjective cameradecapitationbisexualfoot chasegay slurnewspaperorphanflashlightwinecandleold manstrangulationaxemountainstabbingmontageeatingarmystabbed to deathprisonerimmigrantnonlinear timelinejudgesevered headnuntrialno opening creditspaintercoffindrawingfictional warbathvoice overold womanmarriage proposallooking at the cameratalking to the cameragunshotflash forwardconfessiontheatergraveauthorhotel roombinocularsuniformpay phonechampagnefugitivepoisonstatuepursuitwitnessratcinemahandgunrefugeetypewriternewspaper headlineeuropehatehenchmanflirtingeyeglassespoemwaiterfarcelawtreasurehidingwatching a movienosebleedphone boothservantaudiencebrideladderpart animationfollowing someonemonkguardbloody noseattorneytelescopesevered fingerguestanimated sequencetitle appears in writingblack and white scenebutlerrosedeath of sisterblack eyefascismconvictskiingcliffsnowinglanternsirenpajamaspipe smokingimprisonmentman cryingbeing followednarrated by charactersaving a lifepresentbarking doghandshakemonasterypost warspiral staircaselast will and testamentsubtitlesalarmpolice chiefmotorbikeconfessionalsecret societytombstoneborder crossinghideoutjuryflaskold ladycookiebunk bedcripplesense of smellcheesedocumentheirperfumevanitycowardprison breakcodetelegraminmatereading a newspaperfacial scarspaplancarouseldead catblack catfiring squadmonumenteastern europefirst person narrationmemorialalpstoy gunhappy birthday to youtrapdoormerry go roundflashback within a flashbackstaffcasketwedding gownmentor protege relationshiptennis courtcentral europeluggagemultiple time framesbirthmarkfictional countrysledfingerreading a lettersuit of armortrolleyhooded figureoathstreetcarturbanhaypassenger trainvisawillalibiart theftskiersnitchobservatoryhotel lobbyborder guardmotorcycle ridingcologneluxury hotelpenis slurstabbedon the lamspeakerconciergeinternment campswitchhit with a rifle buttbullhornpoisonedpastrywall safebellhopabbeyexhibitbondthree sistersconfession boothhotel ownerdeath squadspeaking to audienceyear 1932depositionscentstolen paintingcatacombsrope ladderknocking on doorpantrytrap doordumbwaiterelevator operatorpastry chefdelivery truckpushed off a cliffsleddingpastry shopski jumpkissing a dead bodyshoeshine boywicker basketpersian catpompositybobsledlaundry chuteloaf of breadstrychninebunkclubfoothanging from a ledgepolice whistletalking to a corpsesommelier84 year oldcoat checklying in statevaluable paintingchapter titlespastry boxreference to egon schiele (See All) |
All 'Jay Baruchel' (qv) expected coming to LA was a fun time with 'Seth Rogen' (qv) with all the wild partying to have both by themselves and at 'James Franco' (qv)'s housewarming party. Suddenly, the Rapture hits and the Biblical Apocalypse has begun. Now, Jay and Seth are desperately sheltering in … James' house for rescue along with a few other friends. Together, they must band together to attempt to survive the end of the world, only for Jay to find that they are all too dumb and superficial to do it until they discover the only way out. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedysupernatural |
| Themes: | redemptionfriendshipdeathrapedrunkennessescapemonstercelebrityhome invasionpanicapocalypsecannibalismself sacrifice |
| Mood: | satiregoreparodyself parody |
| Locations: | bathtubhelicopterlos angeles californiawaterairportkitchen |
| Characters: | homosexualactoractressreference to godbiblecanadianself referentialactor director writer |
| Story: | fall from heightselfishnesscameoperson on firehallucinationshotgunface slapsingingbloodmale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested malecigarette smoking …explosionpartyknifechaseerectionpistolfirecell phonebeatingblood splattercar accidenturinationslow motion scenepunched in the facefalling from heightpaintingvomitingbeercar crashmarijuanademonprayerf worddecapitationsurvivalfoot chasegay sluraxevideo cameramansionmontageimpalementcocaineexploding carsevered headman with glassesno opening creditshit by a carcreaturenews reportracial slurlibrarycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecharacter's point of view camera shotkicked in the facebaseball batcrossfilm within a filmexploding bodybasementcharacter says i love yousevered armchainsawactor playing himselfclaim in titlefalling down stairsburned alivetied to a bedloss of friendhollywood californiagiantskullend of the worldbreakfastcrushed to deathearthquakeeaten alivecannibalchaosconvenience storefalling to deathensemble castreference to satanstabbed in the legheavenjumping through a windowthrown through a windoweye gougingknife throwingraised middle fingersiegebarbecuelens flaredemonic possessiongay stereotypeburned to deathcrude humorexploding helicopterexorcismpipe smokingfast motion scenedrugged drinkhit with a baseball batmarijuana jointporn magazinehiding in a closetgun in mouthgiant monstersex slavemale rapehelicopter crashhit by a truckecstasybased on short filmcrushed headcar set on firematchrecreational vehiclebutt slapsaintscatological humorwoman slaps a manraptureactress playing herselflootingmovie posterfalling through the floormoney falling through the airvideo diarygiant creaturedrinking urinefinger cutphallic symbolmagic mushroomecstasy the drugdemon rapehit on the head with a rockbitten in the facedamnationhalosinkholefriends who hate each otherreference to lindsay lohanreference to george clooneysevered nosesleeping in a bathtubreference to sandra bullockascending to heavenreference to new kids on the blockreference to the backstreet boys (See All) |
Folklore collectors and con artists, Jake and Will Grimm, travel from village to village pretending to protect townsfolk from enchanted creatures and performing exorcisms. They are put to the test, however, when they encounter a real magical curse in a haunted forest with real magical beings, requir …ing genuine courage. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmsupernaturalfairy taleslapstick comedydark fantasy |
| Themes: | ghostmurderdeathrevengesurrealismkidnappingmoneybetrayalprisondrinkingfeartorturedrunkennessescapemonster …deceptionmagicmilitarynaturedeath of fathersupernatural powerparanoiayouthsadismdyingself sacrificemythologymissing childunlikely hero (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | churchforestsnowcemeterysmall townvillagewoodscastlecavegermany |
| Characters: | dancerfriendmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyprostitutegirlsoldieractorpriesthostagesister sister relationshiplove trianglewarrior …witchmayorfrench soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1810s |
| Story: | grim reaperselfishnessback from the deadlifting someone into the airanti herohallucinationrifletitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titledogbloodviolenceflashbackgun …kissfightexplosionknifethree word titlepistolfirecorpseunderwearfoodhorsemirrorshot in the chestshot in the headrescuecatdrinkbattleswordarrestfalling from heightbookrunningbedinterrogationshot in the backdecapitationbound and gaggedwinecandleold manaxestabbingwomaneatingarmystabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestweaponmapsnakesevered headman with glassestrialanimaldrawingchild in perildouble crossritualkingcreaturefemme fataletransformationgunshotflash forwardattempted murdergravetreecursestabbed in the backprologuepossessionstorytellingrace against timerabbittough girlwigcrosswitnesspighauntingrattied upsevered armgeneralfireworksqueencowtrustwerewolfitalianropewolfbow and arrowmedicineflyingwoundgothiccagehatbarnfraudtorchgoatstreet lifeapplecannonfemale warriorfull moonguardreverse footagecrossbowresurrectioninsectstairscon artistdungeonshadowarmorsnowinglanternhorse and carriagelaughingsevered legdaggerexorcismpalacecrowhorseback ridingspelltombshowflagmagic trickharbortablefolklorehairtowerbeggarhuman sacrificeplagueanimal crueltycrownwelltheatre productiontavernfantasy worldstablevanityhamburg germanymaggotraveninnpitchforkfrenchmansorceressbegginghorse and wagonsnailguidepentagrambanquetliquidpitthronehatchetholy waterwoman in dangervillain turns goodgoosesittingtoadeclipsedecomposing bodytorture chamberinquisitionhand kissingcrutchfrench armycandelabratrackercatapultbook burningroyal weddingdobermanburned at the stakereference to cinderellaone legged manevil queenaccentblobcanonwolfmanrocking horse1790seternal youthrotting corpsela marseillaisereference to little red riding hoodturretbird attackfrankfurt germanyhayloftcobwebgingerbread mananimate treeenchantmenttrapperchild eatendeath of kinglong underwearreference to sleeping beautybrought back to lifereference to hansel and gretelhaunted forestwater wheelgrimm's fairy talesgingerbreadwater millman wearing woman's clothingchalicedragged by horsefemale stuck in sticky substancegingerbread housescrubbing floorspinning axeforeign occupationreference to jack and the beanstalkbody torn in halfhanging from heightreference to rapunzel (See All) |
1882, New Mexico Territory. Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch are itinerant lawmen, hired by desperate towns as marshal and deputy. The city fathers of Appaloosa hire them after Randall Bragg, a newly-arrived rancher with money and a gang of thugs, disrupts commerce and kills three local lawmen. Cole an …d Hitch contrive to arrest Bragg and bring him to trial, but hanging him proves difficult. Meanwhile, a widow has arrived in town, Allison French, pretty, refined, and good-natured. Virgil falls hard, and it seems mutual, but there may be more to Allie than meets the eye. Can friendship and skill with a gun overcome a pernicious villain and green-eyed jealousy? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | friendshipmurderdeathrevengekidnappinginfidelityrapebetrayaljealousydrinkingfeardrunkennessunfaithfulnessrivalryjustice |
| Mood: | ambivalence |
| Locations: | barrestauranttrainhotelsmall towncourtroomcampfirenew mexicobar shootoutnew girl in town |
| Characters: | friendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyprostitutehostagelawyerlove trianglebest friendnative americanwaitressbiblesheriffcousin cousin relationshipmayor …ex soldierwriter directoractor director writer (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1880s |
| Story: | cigar smokingdouble barreled shotgunkicked in the crotchwidowrifleshotgunface slaptitle spoken by characterbased on novelone word titlefemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolencemale rear nudity …bare chested malegunkissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingpistolvoice over narrationshootoutbeatingshot to deathunderwearfoodhorsemirrorshot in the chestpunched in the facedrinkarrestgunfightshootingbookshowdownheld at gunpointcafepianojailrevolverriversurvivalnewspapereatingprisonerjudgetrialpolice officer killedsearchshot in the legbartenderduelcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologuecowboywritten and directed by cast memberreadingopening action sceneringhangingstreet shootoutcourtdirected by starpianistpursuitdeath of husbandhorse ridingwitnessshot in the armtrustredheadhenchmanloyaltykilling an animalspearlawjail cellcampproduced by directormexican standofftelescopepartnergunshot wounddark herorivalbathingcaneminedark pastlooking at self in mirrorranchtragic herocontractsidekicktestimonypistol whiptwo man armyquick drawgunslingerhired killersaloondeputybullet woundmurder witnessold westwindmillbadgetelegramrepeated linelimpiowahorse and wagonmain character shotvillain arrestedwinchester riflesecret pastcurtainstagecoachammunitioneye witnessbrief female nuditylaw enforcementtrain conductorwalking stickrancheru.s. marshalwater towerdilemmaleg braceambiguityouthousecougarmarshaltown name in titleproduced by actorsentenced to deathapachepardonescape from custodyteeth knocked outkilling a horsecivil war veterannative american attackmountain lionshooting a horsechinese immigrantlong underwearlaw and orderconflicted herohouse constructionriver battlefrontier justicesquawrope around neckapache tribepeacekeeperbathing in a riverrailroad trestlereference to ralph waldo emersonpost american civil war (See All) |
Juggling some angry Russians, the British Mi5, his impossibly leggy wife and an international terrorist, debonair art dealer and part time rogue Charlie Mortdecai must traverse the globe armed only with his good looks and special charm in a race to recover a stolen painting rumored to contain the co …de to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyslapstick comedyfish out of watercaperscrewball comedy |
| Themes: | falling in lovemurderdeathrevengekidnappingmoneydrinkingtorturedrunkennessescapefuneralinvestigationdeceptionmemoryrobbery …theftbrutalitysadismrivalryabductioncouragehuntingunlikely hero (See All) |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | bathtubbarrestaurantswimming poolhotelmotorcycleairplanelos angeles californiaparis francenightclublondon englandairportelevatorpolice stationpolice car …englandmotelrussiacar motorcycle chasetwo in a bathtubshooting at a carsex on an airplane (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipdetectivepolicemanbabyhostagethiefartistlove trianglereference to godrussianchineseamerican …tattoo on backrussian gangster (See All) |
| Period: | year 1945year 1943 |
| Story: | double barreled shotgunsexual innuendovodkanicknamefired from the jobanti herowidowrifleshotgunface slaptitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titlebased on novelone word title …dogsexbloodflashbackbare chested malegunkissfightphotographexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingerectionpistoltelephone callfirevoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathfistfightfoodhorsecar accidentmirrorshot in the chesturinationrescuepunched in the facewatching tvcomputerdrinkswordarrestgunfightbikinibrawlfalling from heightshootingpaintingbookvomitingheld at gunpointrunningdead bodyinterrogationbathroomreference to jesus christrevolvertelephoneshot in the backf wordspyfoot chaseassassinwinesword fightold manterroristmansioneatingimpalementtoiletapologyno opening creditscoffinhit by a carvanfemme fatalepaingunshotflash forwardlibraryspermhotel roomrace against timedebtknocked outringshot in the shoulderbodyguardinjectionpursuithorse ridingthreatened with a knifeblindfoldshot in the armsecret agentsubtitled scenegaragerecord playerhenchmaneyeglassesshavingbow and arrowhead buttassassination attemptlooking at oneself in a mirrorscene during opening creditsrecordinghong kongcaught having sexeccentricservantflatulencejumping from heightladderwomanizerbar fightmechanicthugstupiditywhiskeybloody nosesufferingboxer shortscrossbowintrigueanimated sequencehit in the crotchsmugglinggreececigarette lighterhit on the headlaughterjumping through a windowpridecellphonemustachecanebriefcasepolice inspectorarrowbonfiretripgunfirereckless drivingpajamasaristocratauctionmoscow russiahorseback ridingenglishman abroadcon manrevolutionarychocolateinvestigatorswastikamoney problemsmen's bathroommetaphordrunken manescalatorname callinggun held to headshot with an arrowinformantbillionairerumorsmugglerunited states of americaknocking on a dooraccidental shootingfencinggramophoneurineembassyrazorscene of the crimedripping bloodmacguffinmeat cleaversense of smellcheesehearsereading a bookcactuscowgirl sex positioninsuranceshot in the handawkwardnessauto mechanichorninessnymphomaniacmoustachesexual frustrationcodeshot in the footforgeryrepeated linenervousnesswoman in a bikinicircular staircaseseductive behaviormagnifying glassironingman on firecockney accenthopelessnessdog attacklack of moneykiss on the cheekfeet on tableswindlemale vomitingworld war two veterancircumcisionstraight razorsnoringguard dogmotorcycle with a sidecaroverhearing sexred herringseductive womanwater fountainoverhead shotman in a wheelchairimplied nudityrolls roycefingerselfish womansuit of armordouble entendrevasereference to winston churchillrearview mirrormosquitonoblemanspaniardbossy womanbig ben londondukeart dealerfortunepepper sprayart theftmanor housejumping from a carart collectorblowtorchladyfood poisoningrudenessconundrumegoismchopperlugerdobermanbritish flagpunched in the noseswitchtouching someone's breastswalking canewelshashtrayrubber glovesbiological warfaregagginglove hate relationshipcleaveregocentrismbossy wifehotel desk clerkmile high cluboverhearing a conversationcantonesehand bandagehotel receptionistart collectioncaviarlondon eyepointing a gun on someonereference to margaret thatchercheaterkremlinclimbing over a fenceegoistmoney transferpublic address systemreflection in a mirrorart auctionhiding under a tablereference to judasstolen paintingpolice investigatorwinkingerection visible through clothingmistaken for being gayfinancial ruinjumping off a balconypants around anklesstammeringmi5pants falling downscoundrelart bookescapadebank checkmanservantcar batterydo not disturb signstepping on someone's foottrafalgar square londonhunting accidentmace sprayclothes on firedoberman pinscherinsurance moneyjourney shown on a mapbritish embassyfarmer's daughterhorse drawn hearsenose bandagereference to hermann goeringswiss bank accountbumbling herocorgidoor buzzeropen coffinreference to the eiffel towerfamily heirloomfencerinjection in neckinvisible inkoverdue billreference to helen of troychardonnayhit with a malletinsolvencyoxfordshire englandstate secretbritish ambassadorcaution tapeironing clothesknocking down a doormale promiscuityreference to agamemnonreference to pariswar medalburning a paintingdecantermurder of an old womanpointing a gun at someone's headshooting out a car windowart restoreraspiring poetcalling someone a bastardcalling someone stupidhandlebar moustachelost paintingman and woman in bathshaving brushyear 1840 (See All) |
A young neurosurgeon (Gene Wilder) inherits the castle of his grandfather, the famous Dr. Victor von Frankenstein. In the castle he finds a funny hunchback called Igor, a pretty lab assistant named Inga and the old housekeeper, frau Blucher -iiiiihhh!-. Young Frankenstein believes that the work of h …is grandfather is only crap, but when he discovers the book where the mad doctor described his reanimation experiment, he suddenly changes his mind... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmhorror spoofmadcap comedy |
| Themes: | kidnappingmarriagemonstertheatrepanicblindnesscheatinginheritance |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallspoofnightmareparodywedding night |
| Locations: | traincemeteryvillagewoodscastleusalaboratory |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicepolice officerstudentlittle girlprofessorcheating on one's girlfriend |
| Period: | 1970s1940s1930s |
| Story: | cigar smokingirreverencesexy womanlifting someone into the airperson on firesingingdancingcharacter name in titlebased on novelsex scenesurprise endingcorpsehorsemirrorblonde …paintingjailclassroomscientistcleavagecandlestrangulationcoffincreaturegravelibrarylightningskeletonhangingtrappremarital sexratstagecabinflowerexperimentdestinyfireplacefarcehypodermic needlegothicmad scientistblockbusterskullbriderailway stationviolintorchfull moonburglaryhit in the crotchtheatre audiencethunderstormsketchfrustrationdungeonfogcapturehousekeeperblind mangadgetpolice inspectorsurgeonbrainflat tireviolinistfianceejournallecturemakeoverwellgramophonescalpelassistantblackboardgiving a toastsoupkitefriends who live togetherchainedorchestral music scoresmall breastsnewlywedhorse and wagonhermitsecret passagereference to charles darwinvillagerlifting person in airhunchbackfrankenstein's monstertap dancinggrave diggingsittingjail breakportrait paintingmedical experimentphonograph recordhornreanimationtransylvaniaturbanprosthetic limbgallowslifting male in airmedical schoolgrandfather clockhowlinglifting an adult into the airblowing a kisscaught in a netdartsedativespit takename changebattering ramcastle thundersearch partygrave robbingashtrayone armed manmusic hallbookcasecharadescobweblecture hallreference to gary coopertown meetingprosthetic body partbrain transplantcreator creation relationshipplaying with foodseesawmusical sequence in non musical workdoor knockerknife in the thighstabbing oneselfsadistic prison guardshoeshine boyexpression taken literallymedium breastswipemob scenefrankenstein spoofprivate librarywartsilly walkmoving bookcase (See All) |
It is Christmas time and the McCallister family is preparing for a vacation in Paris, France. But the youngest in the family named Kevin got into a scuffle with his older brother Buzz and was sent to his room which is on the third floor of his house. Then, the next morning, while the rest of the fam …ily was in a rush to make it to the airport on time, they completely forgot about Kevin who now has the house all to himself. Being home alone was fun for Kevin, having a pizza all to himself, jumping on his parents' bed, and making a mess. Then, Kevin discovers about two burglars, Harry and Marv, about to rob his house on Christmas Eve. Kevin acts quickly by wiring his own house with makeshift booby traps to stop the burglars and to bring them to justice. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | lonelinesschristmasfriendshipfearangerdysfunctional familyhumiliationchildhoodcourage |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallnight |
| Locations: | trainchurchcarsnowairplaneparis francewaterairportkitchenapartmentpolice stationpolice carfrancetruckchicago illinois …america (See All) |
| Characters: | friendfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshiplittle boyamericanamerican abroaddriverself discoveryneighbor neighbor relationshipboy hero |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | christmas carolcartoon on tvlifting someone into the airslow motionholidaytelevisionsingingtitle spoken by characterdancingviolencephotographtelephone callfirefoodmirror …rescuewatching tvarrestrunningbedneighborcriminaltelephonesubjective camerabedroomdisguisehouseweaponapologyone man armychild in perilpaintreeargumentdangercostumescreamingsuburbproduct placementvacationstatuechristmas treescreamautomobilethreatbasementfirst partsleepingfireworkspizzaropehuggingfalling down stairsflyinghattoyhidingspiderblockbusterhomeclockbarefootremote controlimaginationshopliftingchild's point of viewburglarychild protagonistpower outageshovelstairsbooby trapatticspyingsnowinglightlyingunclebushpetauntyellinglaundryfamily reuniontelling someone to shut uplooking out a windowrumorkidparentunsubtitled foreign languagefamous scorefeatherhit with a shovelillinoispizza deliveryhiding under a bedtreehouseheatcrowbarbagtoy gunshopping carttoothbrushticketprecocious childcurtainmusical instrumenttoothluggagetoy carmicrowave ovenchild swearingsledtarantulasweaternailhome alonechild heroironlifting male in airmischiefnosy neighborchristmas decorationgluedumb criminalfurnaceestranged parentcountingpepsi colareference to michael jordanangry mangold toothnativitychildren's choirwreathtarscene based on paintingtv dinnerdoorknobwavingmischievous childangry womanchristmas ornamentfront doormale musicianmacaronichristmas with familycriminal duolifting a boy into the airpet dooryelllifting a child into the airmissing toothangry parentflypapergrabbed by anklepet spidercrystal glassoveractive imagination (See All) |
Ollie Trinkie is a publicist, who has a great girlfriend, Gertrude, whom he marries and they are expecting a baby but while he is looking forward to being a father, he doesn't lighten his workload. Gertrude gives birth but dies in the process. Ollie doesn't live up to his responsibilities as a fathe …r. Eventually the strain and pressure of losing his wife and being a father gets to him and he has breakdown, which leads to his termination. So with nothing much to do he tries to be good father to his daughter, Gertie. He also meets a young woman name Maya, who likes him but he is still not over his wife. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | falling in loveunemploymentchristmasfriendshipdeathpregnancydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralseductiondeath of wifedeath in childbirthdying in childbirth |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarcemetery |
| Characters: | dancerfriendfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipboyteachergirlnursebabysingle fathergrandfather granddaughter relationship |
| Period: | christmas party1990s |
| Story: | cameofired from the jobdancingsexfemale nuditynuditykisscigarette smokingpartylabiashowerunderweardrinkundressinglie …beerbathroompianoclassroommanhattan new york citydinertoiletbrunetteapologyman with glassescoffingraveyardwidowerchildbirthclasskissing while having sexpizzaactor playing himselfwoman with glassesloss of wifepress conferenceembarrassmentnew jerseyschool uniformswinghorse and carriageshamepiano playerhandshakecentral park manhattan new york cityvideo storemusic industryfatherhoodkarmadead wifewatching a videoschool playpublic relationscelibacyplay within a filmpublicistblue bravideo store clerkmemorabiliagarbage collectorbook editoraneurysmflushing a toiletmother dies in childbirthslow clapgreasemoving furniturewatching a playstreet sweeperdeath by giving birthpress releasebaby powdermusic video awardslamaze classmother died at childbirthparenting class (See All) |
The Solaris mission has established a base on a planet that appears to host some kind of intelligence, but the details are hazy and very secret. After the mysterious demise of one of the three scientists on the base, the main character is sent out to replace him. He finds the station run-down and th …e two remaining scientists cold and secretive. When he also encounters his wife who has been dead for ten years, he begins to appreciate the baffling nature of the alien intelligence. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmpsychological drama |
| Themes: | madnesslonelinessghostlovedeathsurrealismsuicidemarriagejealousyfeardrunkennessescapeartinvestigationmemory …supernatural powerparanoiadepressionguilthopedeath of wifeself sacrificespace travelradiation (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snowwaterouter spacespacerussiaoceancampfirelaboratorytunnelspace station |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctoralienprofessorrussianaunt nephew relationship |
| Period: | 1970sfuture |
| Story: | tear on cheekclose up of eyesperson on firehallucinationtitle spoken by characterbased on novelone word titledogbloodflashbackgunkissphotographsurprise endingpistol …firecorpsehorsemirrorletterpaintingbooktearsbirthdaybeddead bodyislandsciencescientistdream sequenceforeign language adaptationpainlibrarywidowerreadinglong takesoviet unionsleepingspacecraftplanetpsychologisthome moviehomerealitymoralitybarefootdwarfguestliteratureanxietyimmortalityblack and white sceneastronautrainstormswingboxexistentialismbonfirebrainlevitationapparitionmysticismtestimonytrafficx raycloudconscienceshockalien contactconsciousnessman on firevisitorwoman smokerpsychotronic filmbreaking through a doorspacesuitregenerationspace explorationweepingmetaphysicsmisthuman alienhusband wife reuniontrapped in spaceblack and white segues into colorcandelabraextreme closeupvideo recordingwoman in a wheelchairdistant futureplasticcosmonautearuncertaintyknowledgeburning a photographambient musicrocket launchingarm injuryrocket shipsuicide of wifeweightlessnessvideo telephonematrixmotorized wheelchairshawlflashback sequencetree swingrapid healingrocket launchstained glassbutterfly collectionclothes on firethoroughbredboxer dogplant lifeframed butterflywalking in snowcity trafficliquid oxygenmaterializationastrobiologistsubconsciousness (See All) |
A mid-western farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of southern vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars. Part of his initiation includes a bloody assault on a hick bar.
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmindependent filmcoming of agesuspense |
| Themes: | homelessnessredemptionfriendshipmurderdeathrevengekidnappingbetrayalfeardrunkennessescapeinvestigationdeceptionpsychopathsupernatural power …insanitysadismunrequited lovemurder of a police officernear death experienceregret (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noircar chasenightambiguous ending |
| Locations: | barsmall townbuspolice stationfarmpolice cartruckmotelgas stationtexasroad moviebus stationshedcar fire |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagertattoobrother sister relationshippolice officerhostagethiefvampirewaitresssheriffpolice shootoutsingle father …truck drivershooting a police officer (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | cigar smokingdouble barreled shotgunperson on firerifleshotgunface slapdogf ratedbloodviolencebare chested malegunkissfightcigarette smoking …explosionknifechasesurprise endingpistolfireshootouttitle directed by femalebeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvgunfightbrawlvomitingshowdownheld at gunpointbeersunglassesrunningrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordgood versus evilfoot chaseflashlightgangstrangulationmassacrethroat slittingstabbed to deathdinerstabbed in the chestexploding cardisarming someonechild in perilhit by a cardouble crosspolice officer killedvanfemme fataleshot in the legtransformationshot in the foreheadbartenderon the runattempted murderscreaminglocker roomcowboypay phonefugitiveon the roadproduct placementrace against timemissing persondeath of childfarmermanipulationscaramerican flagexploding bodyhorse ridingneck breakingthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutcowarsonfreeze framesingle parentpickup truckmachismoropecard gamebulletburned alivepokerelectronic music scoremass murdergothicshot in the stomachsociopathscene during opening creditscowboy hatbarncountry musicphone boothstrangerhitchhikerhitchhikingbar fightfull moonthugredneckgypsyreverse footagestealing a carstarstabbed in the throathit in the crotchmercilessnesspool tablepunched in the stomachlove at first sightimmortalitypunched in the chestsunjumping through a windowoutlawblood on shirthealingdisfigurementknife throwingsiegepolice raidduct tapefemale directorburned to deathmoral dilemmaflat tiresouthern accentshot through a windowdriftermolotov cocktailveterinarianspit in the faceteenage lovehuman monsterpolice officer shot in the chestsuper strengthjukeboxquick drawstandofftrailer homeburnt facehit by a truckdeputyexploding trucksawed off shotgunone linerwrist slittingbitten in the neckunderage smokingburnt bodykiller childstar crossed loversbadgecuremysterious womankansasrecreational vehiclevending machineshot through a doorgang leaderspray paintmass murdereroklahomainnocent person killednomadcamperchild swearingchild with a gunstabbed in the mouthlassoblood drinkingcowboy shirtmosquitobandaged handinvulnerabilityblood transfusionbalisongjumping from a carmobile homesunlightwhite horsefreight trainchild uses gunscarred facestar spangled bannerspit takestate troopercrisis of conscienceskull crushinginitiation riteamerican midwestdoomed lovebloodlustsee you in helloil wellcivil war veterantumbleweedwinnebagoblood suckingchild vampireface burntooth knocked outreflection in car mirrorconfederate soldierbutterfly knifecar showroomsleeping in a bathtubdriving through a wallsearch for sontinfoilbullet catchingslashed tiretrain trackrooster crowingspurhit with a flashlightslit wristjumping from a truckchild burningjesse jamesroaming (See All) |
Having always wanted to be a disc-jockey, Howard Stern works his way painfully from radio at his 1970's college to a Detroit station. It is with a move to Washington that he hits on an outrageous off-the-wall style that catches audience attention. Despite his on-air blue talk, at home he is a loving … husband. He needs all the support he can get when he joins NBC in New York and comes up against a very different vision of radio. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmb movieautobiographicalpart fake documentary |
| Themes: | adulterypregnancylesbianismweddingcelebrityaffairfirst love |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallstudent film |
| Locations: | bathtubnew york cityairportchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipjewishcomedianasking for forgiveness |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1980s1990syear 1979year 1981 |
| Story: | ratingsexual innuendoexecutivefired from the jobbased on novelfemale nudityfemale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditytwo word titlefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nudity …erectionpantiesbased on true storyvoice over narrationtitle directed by femaleunderwearurinationbare buttvomitingliemarijuanacollegecleavagefemale pubic hairjokewhite pantiesscantily clad femaleradiocontroversytalking to the cameraracial slurpublic nuditylocker roomfantasy sequencemini skirtmoaningfemale removes her clothesfilm within a filmwashington d.c.nerdactor playing himselfshavingheavy raincowboy hatdrug abusecountry musicmedianaked womans&mcensorshipheavy metalhippiejob interviewpanties pulled downsocial workerpublic humiliationtourcrude humormiscarriagelyingsouthern accentwoman in bathtubreal estate agentsidekickdonkeyloss of jobdetroit michigantelling someone to shut upthong pantiesreference to the beatlesmaking outsororitybubble bathmtvradio showblind womanrags to richesdisc jockeystutteringwoman undressingreference to richard nixonnakedrecordactress playing herselfsausageradio djlong haired malepretending to be gayfrisbeewoman moaning from pleasurewoman moaningmoaning womanpenis jokesurprise during end creditsfrench accentreference to led zeppelinfemale bodybuilderpuppet showlong island new yorkcall centertalk radiooscarsboard meetingmentally challengedstar died before releasesoundtrackafrobroadcastingradio broadcastingwhite male pretending to be blackfried chickentelephone sexdetroitacademy awards ceremony8 trackclumsycenterfolddrum setracist jokeanti semitic slurunconventional masturbationvoice of goddrumsticksreference to ringo starrangry wifenbcshock jockreference to the ramonessexual innuendo in titlefccradio personalityboston universitymusician in castnonconformistcigar boxearphonewestchester nyreference to deep purpleexpanding breastsu haul (See All) |
A rare atmospheric phenomenon allows a New York City firefighter to communicate with his son 30 years in the future via HAM radio. The son uses this opportunity to warn the father of his impending death in a warehouse fire, and manages to save his life. However, what he does not realize is that chan …ging history has triggered a new set of tragic events, including the murder of his mother. The two men must now work together, 30 years apart, to find the murderer before he strikes so that they can change history--again. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspenseparanormal phenomenaalternate history |
| Themes: | redemptionlovemurderdeathrevengesurrealismescapeheroinvestigationmemorypsychopathobsessionsupernatural powerparanoiatime travel …home invasion (See All) |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestaurantnightclubbicyclepolice stationbaseballsewer |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boyserial killernursedetectivepolice detective |
| Period: | 1960s1990s2000s |
| Story: | cynicismback from the deadcompassionlifting someone into the airslow motiontelevisionshotgunone word titlebloodflashbackfightexplosionsurprise endingpistolfire …beatingcorpsefistfightrescuebrawlshowdownrevolveraxedinerfalse accusationchild in perilcoffeestalkerrace against timebaseball batskeletontragic eventstalkingloss of fathernewspaper headlinecorrupt copdestinywarehousewoundcaptivepatientexploding buildingblockbusterfollowing someonedead womancrime scenewoman in jeopardyfloodbraverymisunderstandinghippieitalian americanframe upbarbecuedead woman with eyes openpatriotismfirefighterirish americanpicturewalletlost loveexploding truckelectric shockjailbreakabandoned warehousevillain not really dead clichemedical professiondead woman on floorsittingqueens new york citylifting male in airfingerprintsham radioworld seriescoworker relationshipfirefightingbad copaltering historyaurora borealisflamesphilosophical conversationnew york police departmentamateur radiofuture shockbutterfly effectnew york metslove across timetaking the law into one's own handsdropping a glassfight in men's roomtachyontemporal paradoxyahoograndfather paradox (See All) |
The Addams step out of 'Charles Addams' (qv)' cartoons. They live with all of the trappings of the macabre (including a detached hand for a servant) and are quite wealthy. Added to this mix is a crooked accountant and his loan shark and a plot to slip in the shark's son into the family as their long … lost Uncle Fester. Can the false Fester find his way into the vault before he is discovered? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmfish out of water |
| Themes: | greedchristmaspregnancytortureangerdysfunctional familyamnesiainheritance |
| Locations: | cemetery |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshiplawyerlust for money |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | cigar smokingreal tv show shown in fictional situationtrailer narrated by percy rodriguezlifting someone into the aircharacter name in titlesequelsurprise endingrescuehalloweensword fightbased on comic bookmansionbased on tv seriesthreatbrother …first partstrong female characterchainsawoccultdysfunctional marriagefraudblockbustereccentricscamcrossbowimpostorbutlerpassionate kissshaved headunclegothaccountantfreaktween girlfencingloan sharkmacabrereference to shakespeare's hamletopposites attractknittingtrapdoorschool playbased on comic striphunchbackstrong manconcreepylifting a female into the airdisembodied handsiamese twinsfake bloodwatching someone sleepfake doctorfamily lovelong lost brotherquirkysleeping womanreboot of seriesreference to george h.w. bushreunited familyweirdescapadebased on adaptationreference to nerotalladdams familypreteenage daughtertreasuryuncle festerloving family (See All) |
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