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Bruno Anthony thinks he has the perfect plot to rid himself of his hated father and when he meets tennis player Guy Haines on a train, he thinks he's found the partner he needs to pull it off. His plan is relatively simple. Two strangers each agree to kill someone the other person wants disposed of. … For example, Guy could kill his father and he could get rid of Guy's wife Miriam, freeing him to marry Anne Morton, the beautiful daughter of a U.S. Senator. Guy dismisses it all out of hand but Bruno goes ahead with his half of the 'bargain' and disposes of Miriam. When Guy balks, Bruno makes it quite clear that he will plant evidence to implicate Guy in her murder if he doesn't get rid of his father. Guy had also made some unfortunate statements about Miriam after she had refused him a divorce. It all leads the police to believe Guy is responsible for the murder, forcing him to deal with Bruno's mad ravings. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedy |
Themes: | second marriagetunnel of loveexecutiongamblingunfaithfulnesscelebrityinsanityguiltblackmailobsessionpsychopathdivorceextramarital affairangerinvestigation …weddingdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancyadulterymoneyinfidelitymarriagefriendshipmurderdeath (See All) |
Locations: | fire escapecourtroomtaxiboatsmall towntrainnew york city |
Characters: | pregnant wifepregnant womanhomosexual villainpregnantfrenchprofessorsister sister relationshiplawyerpriestpolicemandetectiveteacherteenage boysingerfather daughter relationship …husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolice (See All) |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | college professorinnocent suspectdeath of pregnant womanmurder suspectpregnant woman murderedtennis matchtennis playerfainting manbroken glassesfrench accentmathematics professorwoman with glassesparallel montageattempted strangulationpiano tuner …boat ridetrain compartmentdeath of expectant motherperfect murderdog licking someonewashington monument washington d.c.sentenced to deathstepping on someone's handpolice protectiondouble exposure effectsshadowy figuremap on screensound boothwoman strangled to deathreliving the pastman strangles womanfish eyepunch into the cameraluna parkblack gloved killerboss' daughterfamily quarrelshadows on wallpathological liaru.s. capitol buildinglincoln memorialcarbon monoxide poisoningdoor keydining carsports announcerwatchdogcall for helpdangerous friendradio announcersetting a firenightfalldressing gownweaknessjet planemama's boydrainmalicesportscasterpointing a gun at someoneimpulsivenessevil laughterreference to george washingtoncowboy costumeoedipus complexmanicuregreat danemanholeadulteresswashington dcbourbonmalfunctiongay subtextphone bookphone ringingsideshowrailroad trackqueens new york cityalibibigamymusic storeexpectant mothernightgownmars the planetu.s. senatorpunch in faceelectric chairtranceremarriagechance meetinghomosexual subtextmerry go roundreading a newspapercarousellook alikepersecutionsense of smellman kills a womangiving a toastmacguffindouble lifedrunken manframed for murderlighterdirector cameopassionate kissbeing followedblind mannotegasolineaccidental killingsuspectshadowamusement parkpsychotroniccynicismcamera shot of feetfollowing someonewhite houserailway stationtennisstrangerphone boothgossipfaintingathletescandalwashington d.c.flirtingmaniaccheating wifehatecult directorblindfoldneck breakingthreatglassesstalkingspeechmanipulationcourtu.s. presidentcharacter's point of view camera shotevil manrace against timepoisonpay phonescreamingstalkerdouble crosschild in perilpainterfalse accusationjudgemontagestrangulationold mancriminalislandpianocollegelieshootingpunched in the facesongcryingtelephone callpartysingingcigarette smokingbased on novelgunkissdog (See All) |
Madison Avenue advertising man Roger Thornhill finds himself thrust into the world of spies when he is mistaken for a man by the name of George Kaplan. Foreign spy Philip Vandamm and his henchman Leonard try to eliminate him but when Thornhill tries to make sense of the case, he is framed for murder …. Now on the run from the police, he manages to board the 20th Century Limited bound for Chicago where he meets a beautiful blond, Eve Kendall, who helps him to evade the authorities. His world is turned upside down yet again when he learns that Eve isn't the innocent bystander he thought she was. Not all is as it seems however, leading to a dramatic rescue and escape at the top of Mt. Rushmore. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedycaper |
Themes: | divorcedrunkennessmurderdeathkidnappingbetrayaljealousyfearescapedeceptionseductionparanoiaabductionunlikely hero |
Mood: | car chase |
Locations: | courtroomtaxitrainhospitalrestauranthotelairplanebusairportelevatorwoodspolice stationpolice carchicago illinoistaxi driver …airplane accidenttrain tunnelsex on a trainairplane explosion (See All) |
Characters: | homosexual villainprofessorpolicemandetectivehusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicepolice officerhostagesecretarypolice chase |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | stepping on someone's handpunch into the cameradining caroedipus complexhomosexual subtextreading a newspapergiving a toastmacguffindrunken manframed for murderdirector cameobeing followedfollowing someonewhite houserailway station …phone boothwashington d.c.cult directorevil manpay phonedouble crossfalse accusationjudgeliepunched in the facetelephone callcigarette smokingkissgunsexfightphotographexplosionknifechasethree word titlepistolshowerfireshot to deathfistfightcar accidentmirrorshot in the chestrescuecameraarrestbrawlfalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointsunglassesrunninghandcuffsmanhattan new york citytelephoneshot in the backsubjective cameraspysurvivalfoot chasenewspaperflashlightassassinmountaindisguisestabbingimpalementapologyassassinationfemme fatalemarriage proposalon the runattempted murderlibrarystabbed in the backliarfugitiveundercovermistaken identitystatueknocked outconvertiblepursuitpremarital sexsuspicionsecret agentespionagenewspaper headlinecold warpickup truckeyeglasseseavesdroppingtraitorshavingassassination attemptbreaking and enteringlooking at oneself in a mirrorarchitectureblockbusterfaked deathdamsel in distressstealing a cartelescopeadvertisinglaughterwisecrack humorundercover agentknife throwingsecret identitysports cargovernment agentreckless drivingpajamasauctionunited nationscafeterialooking out a windowdrunk drivingrailwayclimbing through a windowfemale spybus stopcrashfilm cameravaletcornfieldstretcherforeplaywhistlinglocked doorfamous scoreillinoislighting a cigaretteoverhead camera shotstealthwaitingcardinal direction in titlebiplaneclimbing out a windowidentity crisisindianared herringfuelnew york city new yorkearringspretending to be deadauto theftpassenger trainadvertising executivecountry estatemanor househotel lobbysurprise attackcliffhangerledgenew york statestate troopergrand central station manhattan new york citylarge format cameramicrofilmhotel desk clerkoverhearing a conversationsouth dakotascotch whiskeyfalling over a clifftitle based on shakespearewaving goodbyemount rushmorehit in the stomachtanker truckart auctiongreyhound busmatchbookclimbing a wallreference to theodore rooseveltlighting someone's cigaretteolive oilimagerysecret government organisation26 year oldcontemporary settingman wrapped in a towelfalling to one's deathgoof in titlephotograph in newspaperwalking on a ledgemislaid trustsuspected murdercrop dusterair stripsky photographycrime wavereference to the ciamarketing executivereference to teddy rooseveltsecret historysleeping carreference to the fbistranger on a trainhanging up without saying goodbyerunning from dangershooting blankslooking into a windowsemi trailertanker truck explosionunited nations building (See All) |
In London, wealthy Margot Mary Wendice had a brief love affair with the American writer Mark Halliday while her husband and professional tennis player Tony Wendice was on a tennis tour. Tony quits playing to dedicate to his wife and finds a regular job. She decides to give him a second chance for th …eir marriage. When Mark arrives from America to visit the couple, Margot tells him that she had destroyed all his letters but one that was stolen. Subsequently she was blackmailed, but she had never retrieved the stolen letter. Tony arrives home, claims that he needs to work and asks Margot to go with Mark to the theater. Meanwhile Tony calls Captain Lesgate (aka Charles Alexander Swann who studied with him at college) and blackmails him to murder his wife, so that he can inherit her fortune. But there is no perfect crime, and things do not work as planned. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessguiltblackmailextramarital affairinvestigationdrinkingadulterymoneyinfidelitymarriagedeathmurderjealousydeceptionrobbery …theftinheritance (See All) |
Locations: | taxilondon englandapartment |
Characters: | lawyerpolicemanhusband wife relationshippolicewriterthiefpolice detectiveamerican abroadlove letteramerican in the uk |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | tennis playeralibinightgowndirector cameotennisphone boothevil manpay phonefalse accusationjudgestrangulationcollegelietelephone callcigarette smoking …photographsurprise endingbased on playcameradrinkletterdead bodytelephoneflashlightstabbingtrialcigar smokingconfessionattempted murdersmokingauthorstabbed in the backkeydebtcover upex convictnewspaper headlineteafireplacebreaking and enteringstealingfraudblockbusterwristwatchwoman in jeopardyshoesunfaithful wife3 dimensionalscissorsframe upevidencedeceittuxedocanepierbriefcasetrophypolice inspectornewspaper clippingpipe smokingdinner partyimperative in titlegloveslast will and testamentpicturestaircaseself defensemind gamenewspaper articlewrongful convictionmurder of wifeorchestral music scorecapital punishmentinspectorhandbagvillain arrestedblanketflash cameraoverhead shotmartinistabbed with scissorscourt martialglasgow scotlandliverpoolaliassingle set productionraincoatocean linerbrussels belgiumdrinking wineplanting evidencefalse accusation of murderaspirindeliberate crueltylooking through a windowreading newspapercambridge universityfortune hunterdog racingwimbledonformer athletestag partytelevision writerbuying a cardestroying evidencescissorgroup photobased on tv movieselling a carneck scarfplot to murder wifewiping off fingerprintsbrixtonchelseahome secretarysecret from wifelondon bobbyqueen mary the ocean linerwainscoting (See All) |
Wendell Rohr is a torts lawyer taking on the gun lobby. Rankin Fitch is the jury consultant for the Defendants and between them the battle is for the hearts and minds of the jury. But there is someone on the inside. Nicholas Easter is a juror with a girlfriend, Marlee, on the outside. they have a pa …st ..... and their own agenda. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedyconspiracycourtroom drama |
Themes: | blackmailpsychopathdrinkingmoneymurderdeathrevengesuicidebetrayaldeceptionrobberycorruptiontheftdeath of fatherparanoia …surveillancehome invasionabortionblindnessjustice (See All) |
Mood: | rainmurder suicide |
Locations: | courtroomtaxismall townbarrestaurantchurchbusapartmentmoteltaxi driverfire truckschool shooting |
Characters: | professorsister sister relationshiplawyerpolicemansingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanchildrenphotographerthiefwaitresssecurity guardalcoholic …secretary (See All) |
Story: | sense of smellbeing followedblind mangasolinecynicismfollowing someonemanipulationcourtrace against timepay phonedouble crossjudgemontageshootingsong …telephone callsingingcigarette smokingbased on novelgunsexbloodfightphotographknifechasesurprise endingfirecell phonebeatingfistfightfoodslow motion scenecomputercameradrinkarrestbrawlsecretriflebirthdaycar crashcafebathroomprayertelephonefoot chasecandleambushdisguiseambulancebasketballwomaneatingwidowsuicide attemptdinertoiletweapontrialfemme fatalenews reportgunshotflash forwardattempted murderprologueattackumbrellaundercoverstatuebaseball batpursuitdeath of husbandmanagerarsonblack americanfreeze framebirthday cakesabotagesupermarketrevelationbreaking and enteringheavy rainlawcrucifixamerican footballvideotapevictimhome moviefalse identitystreet lifedrug overdosemechanicwatching televisionguardtarget practiceattorneynew orleans louisianashopping mallco workerblack and white scenestabbed in the legassault riflelipstickbody landing on a carnewspaper clippingmoral dilemmapatriotismmedia coveragefirefightersouthern accenthit with a baseball batintimidationgothbriberyvideo tapeset upohioabuse of powercockroachfake identityarms dealercameramanjurylawsuitdemocratasthmaassistantmailoffscreen killinggun violencewoman kills a manhome videonewscastrealtorhappy birthday to yougoth girlceoman hits a womanmiscarriage of justicewiretappingindianawater fountainex marinecourthouseprotestorbaptisthappy birthday911job promotioncourt trialbilingualnecktiestreetcarman fights a womansleeping pillssuitcase of moneytv crewjudicial systementrapmentcajuncourt casestockbrokerjudicialjudiciarycrisis of consciencewearing a sound wirelegal systemcincinnati ohiogun controlsaxophone playercourt hearingskeet shootingmoney transferpledge of allegiancejurorfighting the systempunk rock girlmachine pistolhit with a bottlesmashing a car windowcourt of lawlitigationmp3 playerex u.s. marinecayman islandsjury dutyarms tradeschool playgroundfemale security guardjury roomtrolley carbrokerage firmjury tamperingplaintiff (See All) |
A love story and murder mystery based on the most notorious unsolved murder case in New York history. The original screenplay uses newly discovered facts, court records and speculation as the foundation for a story of family, obsession, love and loss.
Themes: | blackmailobsessionweddingdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancymoneymarriagefriendshipdeathmurdersuicidefeardepressiondrug use …mental illnessdyingabortionwealthmurder investigationsuicide of mother (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | courtroomtaxiboattrainnew york cityrestaurantswimming poollos angeles californiaparis francebicycleelevatorapartmentlakemotelchinese restaurant |
Characters: | pregnant wifelawyersingerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirl …nursestudentdancerphotographerwriterjewishpsychiatristmaidjewmayorchinese foodbaby shower (See All) |
Period: | 1980s1970s2000syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978 |
Story: | u.s. senatorreading a newspaperdouble lifetennisphone boothwashington d.c.courtpay phonejudgeold mancollegeshootingsongcryingtelephone call …partysingingcigarette smokinggundogkissfemale nuditybloodviolenceflashbackbare chested malesex scenedancingphotographthree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storycorpseunderwearfoodmirrorurinationcameradrinkundressingsecrettearssunglassesrunningdead bodyinterrogationcafemarijuananeighbormanhattan new york cityswimmingnewspaperwinevideo cameradisguisebridgeeatingcocainepoliticiansubwaydinnertrialbirthday partysearchmarriage proposalumbrellasuitcasemissing persondomestic violencedisappearancewigsuspicionloss of mothercross dressingclass differencesdismembermenttrusttherapyrecord playerbirthday cakeeyeglassestv newsanswering machinepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguescene during opening creditsrecordingjoggingtherapistdysfunctional marriagefloridapress conferencehome movieladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshovelnovelisttime lapse photographyskiingtuxedopolice raidlooking at self in mirrorextortionbriefcasebriefsbruisedead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogevictionmen's bathroomtrue crimesnorting cocainemotel roomdrunk drivingreal estatetv reporterclimbing through a windowjuryself defensecredit carddistrict attorneyambassadorfamily businessmailboxunplanned pregnancyheirbased on true eventstimes square manhattan new york cityvolkswagencollectorrealtorcircular staircasedistrustbronx new york citytoy gunspray paintwanted posterpeep holepackinghigh societydomineering fathervolkswagen beetleends with biographical notesbandanaswimming in underweartelephone numberwomen's bathroomtalking to selfponyshort shortsanswering machine messagevermontwashing disheslong island new yorkwife abuseempire state building manhattan new york citysnoopingliving togetherfemale judgemedical schoolcrossdressermissing womanman dressed as a womanmissing person posterhummingnew york city skylinehome movie footageabortion clinicoffice buildingoxygen tankbludgeoned to deathtwo in a showerunsolved murderswing setunsolved crimetrust funddead body in a car trunkjumping off a rooffile cabinetparent grown child relationshipwrong side of the trackscollege graduationmissing wifefacial bruisegraduation partyrich man poor womandestroying property42nd street manhattan new york cityfacial injuryhack sawplumbingeye dropslatenessbuying a houseelevator operatorman wearing tidy whitiesfemale district attorneytestifying in courtledgerwife beatingalbany new yorkdismembering a dead bodygalveston texasprimal screamspitting out foodvenetian blindsthrowing a chairwestchester new yorkhusband suspected of murdering his wifesuspicion of murdertelephone off hookpretending to be muteporno movie theatreshiksau.s. capitol building washington d.c.health food storeheir to fortunerent collectortaking off a woman's panties (See All) |
When anti-death-penalty activist David Gale is convicted and condemned to death for the murder of a colleague, reporter Bitsey Bloom sets out to learn the story behind Gale's crime. What she finds challenges her belief in Gale's guilt and, finally, in the justice system.
Subgenre: | suspenseconspiracy |
Themes: | executionunfaithfulnessguiltdivorceextramarital affairdrunkennessdrinkingadulteryinfidelitydeathmurdersuiciderapeprisondeception …paranoiadyingunemploymenthomelessnessphilosophy (See All) |
Mood: | raincar chase |
Locations: | trainnew york cityhospitalbarrestaurantchurchswimming poolhelicoptersnowcemeteryitalymotelmexicogas stationtexas …spainsex in a bathroom (See All) |
Characters: | professorlawyerpolicemanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsboyphotographerwriterwaitressalcoholicex husband ex wife relationshipsex with studentphilosophy professor …suicide by asphyxiationsuicide disguised as murder (See All) |
Story: | college professordirector cameobeing followedfollowing someonehaterace against timepay phonefalse accusationcollegecryingtelephone callpartycigarette smokingfemale nuditycharacter name in title …nudityfemale frontal nudityinterviewflashbacksex scenefemale rear nudityphotographchasesurprise endingpantiesshowerwatching tvcomputercameradrinkcondombooktearsrunningcafejailhandcuffsreference to jesus christreporterjournalistbound and gaggedvideo cameradinerfishscantily clad femalegraveyardbartenderlimousineblack pantieskeyfired from the jobpassioninjectioncabinobscene finger gesturepickup trucktv newsreference to adolf hitlerbabysittermagazinevideotaperapistdead womanambitiondebateduct tape over mouthbarefootcrime scenerear entry sexinnocencejob interviewsexismtheatre audiencedaydreame mailrainstormmarital separationbarbecueduct tapebruisenude woman murderedactivistsuffocationcar troublebag over headstuffed animalmen's bathroomgovernortv reportergroup therapydeath rowmailleukemiadeath penaltydnawrongful convictionchild custodynaked dead womanfilling stationvideo footagehouston texasmartyrcapital punishmentpolitical activistgoth girlrepublican partyegointellectualalcoholics anonymousassisted suicideliberalvcrcircumcisionaustin texasinternpolitical protestgraduate studentreference to gandhireference to platofingerprintsreference to the bibledefense lawyerlethal injectionreference to aristotlereference to socratespet foodscratchdestruction of propertymagazine articlecar rentalscotch whiskeyrape accusationchain gangtripodbite markalcoholic relapsereference to franz kafkareference to judasbible beltlimerickreference to deuteronomynewsmagazinepresbyterianlegal appealcrime reenactmentcontempt of courtlistening to operalifting skirthighway rest stoplast mealsabbaticaldead woman on the floorcommitting suicide while nakedkiddie pornopera productiontelevised debatetexas death rowtupperwarewatching an operareference to radio shackrhodes scholaruniversity of texas austin (See All) |
Rowena Price is a muckraking reporter for a New York paper. When her story about a closeted gay Senator who preaches family values is spiked, she quits and soon finds herself investigating the grisly murder of a childhood friend. Her friend had been dumped by ad exec Harrison Hill, so he's Rowena's …prime suspect. Rowena gets a job at the ad agency as a temp, and she's soon the object of Hill's attentions. She's helped in her subterfuge by Miles Haley, a friend at the paper who has a secret thing for her. Everyone, it seems, has secrets, including Hill, who must keep his affairs from his wife - her money fuels his lifestyle. Murder will out? (Read More)
Subgenre: | psycho thrillererotic thriller |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessguiltblackmailobsessionextramarital affairdrinkingadulterymoneyinfidelitymurderdeathfriendshipdeceptionseductiondeath of father …paranoiasurveillancemurder investigationchildhood trauma (See All) |
Mood: | neo noirnightmaremurder trial |
Locations: | courtroomtaxitrainnew york citybarbathtubelevatorkitchen |
Characters: | lawyerpolicemanfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicehomosexualmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoofemale protagonistgirlbest friendkiller …interracial relationshipsecretarychildhood friendamateur detective (See All) |
Story: | u.s. senatorgiving a toastframed for murderbeing followedsuspectfollowing someonestrangergossipmanipulationcourtpoisonstalkerdouble crosstelephone callparty …sexfemale nuditybloodinterviewflashbackphotographsurprise endingpantiesshowercell phonecorpseblood splattermirrorcomputerdrinksecretvomitinglingeriedead bodysex standing upreporternewspaperstabbingstabbed in the chestinternetsubwaychild abusetrialdrawingbathfemme fataleold womanlatex glovesgravebeaten to deathfired from the jobundercoverproduct placementcover upamerican flagwitnesslaptoppolicewomannewspaper headlinecloseted homosexualred dressloss of friendstabbed in the stomachmorgueassaultsadomasochismparking garagewomanizerburialdead womantensionco workeradvertisingsexual harassmentaerial shotdead mane mailwedding ringtuxedoabusive fatherlooking at self in mirrorfemale reporternude woman murderedfamily secretmannequinunfaithful husbandinvestigatorassumed identityeyesubway stationchild molestationjurymind gamequitting a jobcomputer hackerobsessive lovesushifatal attractiontextingbmwinternet chatshrinemarital infidelitynew york skylineinternet datinghackingadvertising agencyinterninvestigative reporterpersonal assistantnewspaper editoreye witnessverdictfrottagefemale artistadvertising executivecadaverunfaithful boyfriendadulterous husbandphilandererpseudonymold people's homeshallow graveblown coverjealous wifefireplace pokerclosing credits sequencedead woman in morgueplanted evidenceweeping womantemp workerretina scanfixationcalla lilycaught spyingheineken beerpornography addictsecurity checkexpert witnessinternet chatroomreebokgay politiciandilated pupilstokervictoria's secrethiding a body (See All) |
The gangster Nino has a gang who call themselves Cash Money Brothers. They get into the crack business and not before long they make a million dollars every week. A cop, Scotty, is after them. He tries to get into the gang by letting an ex-drug addict infiltrate the gang, but the attempt fails miser …ably. The only thing that remains is that Scotty himself becomes a drug pusher. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedyindependent filmmartial artscult filmblack independent film |
Themes: | obsessionangerinvestigationweddingadulterymoneyinfidelityfriendshipdeathmurderrevengedrugschristmasbetrayalfear …tortureescapefuneralgangsterdeceptioncorruptionbrutalitypovertyparanoiamafiasadismsurveillancehome invasioncrueltyvengeancedrug addictionjusticepolice brutalitypolice investigationnear death experienceamerican gangster (See All) |
Mood: | goreneo noirhip hoppoetic justice |
Locations: | courtroomnew york citybarbeachrestaurantswimming poolsnowmotorcyclecemeterynightclubbicycleurban settingapartmentpolice stationabandoned factory |
Characters: | lawyerpriestpolicemandetectivesingerhusband wife relationshippoliceafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooprostitutepolice officerhostagetough guy …action herohitmanpolice detectiveasian americanpolice shootoutpolice chasehomeless manex soldierpolice funeral (See All) |
Period: | 1980s1990s |
Story: | man kills a womangasolinepsychotronicthreatmanipulationcourtcharacter's point of view camera shotevil mandouble crosschild in perilfalse accusationjudgemontagestrangulationold man …criminalshootingpunched in the facetelephone callpartygunsexfemale nuditybloodviolenceflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityfightdancingnipplestitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasesurprise endingpantiespistolfirecell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameraarrestgunfightbrawlthongbare buttfalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbomblingerieinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvermanhattan new york citytelephoneshot in the backf wordsubjective cameragay slurflashlightbragangambushmassacredisguisemansionbasketballdeath of frienddrug dealerthroat slittingcocainestabbed in the chesttied to a chairtrialanti herodisarming someonedrawingpolice officer killedracial slurpublic nuditylimousinedrug addictorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerumbrellaundercovercover upbaseball batlightningbodyguardsuspicioncharacter says i love youthreatened with a knifevigilanteheroinarsonpowerhenchmanak 47crime bossmachismouziundergroundfalling down stairsassassination attemptstreetjeepheavy rainsociopathsecurity camerawalkie talkiemobsterkicked in the stomachswat teamimpersonationgrindhousegenocidestreet lifedrug dealingthugcameoswitchbladetensionrap musicexplosiveitalian americanhatredpartnerevacuationjunkiefalling to deathaquariumcigarette lighterpunched in the chestsafejumping through a windowghettobooby trapwisecrack humorrainstormundercover copbulletproof vesttough coppolice raidethnic slurlasersightworld trade center manhattan new york citylandlorddrug lordcrowdmain character diesthanksgivingmob bossdjbriberyvillain played by lead actoradulterous wifebag of moneystabbed in the handbonggang wartimebombbrooklyn bridgemegalomaniacinformantfish tankdegradationfemale lawyerurban decaypolice captainnarcissismstatue of liberty new york citywrathreverendski maskshot point blankwoman kills a mandomestic abusemaverick coptop secretdrive by shootingmafia bossshot in the footbettingblaxploitationcrack cocainetragic endingstutteringinfiltrationmain character shotturkeytommy gunmob violenceblack copdreadlockssocial decayharlem manhattan new york citymob hitworld war two veteranchrysler building manhattan new york cityhostile takeoverex marinetragic villaindutch anglehitwomanc4 explosivessuitcase full of moneymob of reportersbalisonghomeless womansafecrackerpolice vigilantismdrug rehabilitationlugerracist commentgangsta gripgangster bossnew york city skylineenforcerreference to star trekstrapped to a bombwearing a sound wirespeech impedimentnew year's dayprofessional hita cappellacourtyarddirected by co starrise to powerhuman shieldfloppy diskmeth labracist insultrastafarianabandoned apartmentsuspended copwar on drugsblack boyracist jokehuman bombgangsta rapdisarming a bombafrican american musiclack of trustblack slangafrican american filmmakerman with ponytailfilm ends with text (See All) |
Hitman Jef Costello is a perfectionist who always carefully plans his murders and who never gets caught. One night however, after killing a night-club owner, he's seen by witnesses. His efforts to provide himself with an alibi fail and more and more he gets driven into a corner.
Subgenre: | suspensemartial artscult film |
Themes: | gamblingblackmailpsychopathinvestigationmoneymurderdeathlovebetrayalgangsterrobberytheftparanoiasurveillancemurder investigation …police investigation (See All) |
Mood: | rainneo noirdarknesseuro noir |
Locations: | taxitrainbarhotelcarparis francenightclubelevatorpolice stationpolice carcar theft |
Characters: | policemandetectivefather daughter relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipprostitutemusicianthieftough guylove trianglehitmankillerpolice detectiveolder man younger woman relationshipemployer employee relationship …police surveillance (See All) |
Period: | 1960s |
Story: | murder suspectpointing a gun at someonealibipunch in facebeing followedsuspectfollowing someonephone booththreatdouble crosscriminalpianolieshootingpunched in the face …telephone callcigarette smokingbased on novelgunkissviolencefightchaseshootoutbeatingarrestgunfightshowdownheld at gunpointdead bodyinterrogationrevolvershot in the backfoot chaseflashlightassassinbandtied to a chairsubwaymapman with glassesanti herobirddisarming someoneassassinationforeign language adaptationsearchvancigar smokingbartenderlatex gloveson the rungunshotkeyliarkicked in the facescarpianistdatewitnesssuspicionmurdererex convictgaragefreeze frameeavesdroppingcard gamebreaking and enteringwoundlooking at oneself in a mirrorcagetape recorderhatnosebleedvisitmexican standoffstealing a carconfrontationbribecard playingdeath of protagonistevidencethirty somethingtigerlonerlooking at self in mirrorbarefoot femalepolice inspectorplaying pianomain character diesplaying cardscontractpiano playerstolen carbriberyfianceebarking doginvestigatorbreak inglovesfirearmdoubtpiano playingescalatorjazz musicquick drawtemptationvery little dialoguebugbroken windowhired killerunderworldpolice interrogationgun violencebreaking a windowex concontract killerlighting a cigarettephone callmanipulative behaviormurder by gunshotman wearing glassesinspectormain character shotdeath by gunshotschizophrenicmetrotrenchcoatfedoraglovethreatened with a gunbird cagemultiple murderseye witnessbechdel test failedsecretly observingpsychological manipulationcar keysnailaccomplicedeath by shootingperjuryblood on handsfollowingentrapmentsilent protagonistsmoking in bedbroken windshieldmanipulative mannightclub ownerparis metrobreaking inlicense platelistening devicemurder by shootingpolice lineupcarrying a dead bodycaged bird30 year oldprofessional killersmoking a cigarettetransmittergolddiggerarm injuryheavy smokerjazz comboarm woundbird in a cageidentificationvice squadpolice investigatorsugar daddyafrican frenchcriminal as protagonistevidence tamperingfalse testimonytailing a suspectdisinfectantline uppet birddestroying evidencelack of evidencehiding evidencelone wolffalse alibireel to reel tape recordersilent mandownpourman tied to a chairmurder contracttied handscigar smokerobstruction of justicebirdseedkiller as protagonistpatchsmoking a cigaraccessory to murderbugging devicecitroen d smaster keyofferrazziaidentification cardkick in facepouring raintied mandisinfecting a woundmurderer as protagonistsilent character (See All) |
Charlotte 'Charlie' Newton is bored with her quiet life at home with her parents and her younger sister. She wishes something exciting would happen and knows exactly what they need: a visit from her sophisticated and much traveled uncle Charlie Oakley, her mother's younger brother. Imagine her delig …ht when, out of the blue, they receive a telegram from uncle Charlie announcing that he is coming to visit them for awhile. Charlie Oakley creates quite a stir and charms the ladies club as well as the bank president where his brother-in-law works. Young Charlie begins to notice some odd behavior on his part, such as cutting out a story in the local paper about a man who marries and then murders rich widows. When two strangers appear asking questions about him, she begins to imagine the worst about her dearly beloved uncle Charlie. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of age |
Themes: | guiltpsychopathinvestigationdrinkingmoneymurderlovefearescapefuneraldeceptionmemoryparanoiadysfunctional familysurveillance …first love (See All) |
Mood: | nightmare |
Locations: | taxismall towntrainbarrestaurantchurchbicyclesan francisco californiabicycle accident |
Characters: | detectivefather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshipteenage girlserial killerphotographerlittle girlwaitress …uncle niece relationshipamateur detective (See All) |
Story: | carbon monoxide poisoningelectric chairreading a newspaperdouble lifesuspectshadowcynicismfollowing someonerailway stationflirtingmaniachatespeechpoisonpay phone …strangulationcriminalcryingtelephone callpartykissinterviewphotographchasedreamfoodcameradrinksecretbookbeertearscafeneighborprayertelephonenewspaperflashlightwinecaliforniabridgewidowjokedinnersearchcigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeeconfessionattempted murderlibraryfantasy sequencechampagnefugitivesuitcasereadingbankringconvertiblepursuitgiftsuspicionmurderersleepingrefugeetrustgaragestrong female charactereyeglassesfalling down stairseggmovie theaterwristwatchvisitstrong female leadbreakfastministerhatredcard playingsuperstitiondeceittuxedophiladelphia pennsylvaniacanepipe smokingunclevillain played by lead actorsuffocationprayingpresentjewelryinvestigatorrepeated scenemisogynistlecturestairwaylibrarianlistening to a radioteasingnewspaper articleinfatuationlandladytoasthand over mouthtrain tracksmushroomamericanatelegramteenage crushgolden gate bridgemainepool hallflash cameraprecocious childrecipeasphyxiationbad luckvoice over inner thoughtsoathbrother in law brother in law relationshipbrandyniecewaltzbank managerdonationreference to sherlock holmesmisanthropehummingbank tellerporchbreakfast in bedinnocence lostbank accountreference to draculapiggy back rideapronundercover detectivebrushing hairhair brushquestionnairemurder threattraffic copfuneral cortegepublic libraryengravingfalling from a trainfresno californiapoisonous mushroomcar keylast chancest. paul minnesotasecret from familysmall town stereotypebank officerdirecting trafficinitialssanta rosa californiapeople with the same nameplanning a murdermaking a caketelegraph operatorthrowing a drink glass (See All) |
Charles is worn down by his home life where he and his wife struggle to cope with the demands of their daughter's illness and his job. When he meets Lucinda on the train to work in Chicago, there is an immediate spark between them. Soon they are doing lunch; dinner and drinks follow. This leads to a …n adulterous rendezvous in a hotel. However, no sooner have they torn each other's clothes off than their room is invaded by a thief who beats Charles and rapes Lucinda. Because of the illicit nature of their relationship, Charles agrees with Lucinda who is reluctant to go to the police and soon finds he is powerless to resist the demands of the thief. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseheist |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessblackmailextramarital affairinvestigationdrinkingadulterymoneyinfidelitymarriagedeathmurderrevengerapeprisondeception …robberytheftillnessabortion (See All) |
Mood: | rainneo noir |
Locations: | taxitrainbarrestauranthotelbathtubelevatorpolice carbaseballchicago illinoistrain stationschool buscar in water |
Characters: | frenchlawyerpolicemanteacherfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipafrican americanprostitutethiefsecurity guardpolice detective |
Story: | being followedfollowing someonestrangerthreatfalse accusationlieshootingpunched in the facetelephone callcigarette smokingbased on novelkissdoggunblood …violenceflashbacksurprise endingpistolshowercell phoneshootouthigh heelsbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodshot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvcomputerdrinkundressingsecretheld at gunpointdead bodycafestabbingeatingstabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestinternetnonlinear timelinefemme fatalepantyhosebartenderhotel roombusinessmanliarshot in the shoulderinjectiongiftex convictshot in the armhypodermic needledysfunctional marriageone night standdead womanscamhookertensionkickingconvictextortionbriefcasedead woman with eyes openlyingdesert eagleshot through a windowset upassumed identitystairwaywalletdisposing of a dead bodyhired killerpursecrotch grabbroken noseembezzlementwoman shothitchcockianracial stereotypediabeteshomeworkadvertising agencytrain conductoradvertising executivedead woman on bedinsulinstockbrokerbriefcase of moneyoffice buildingdialysiscommuter trainreference to johnny cashbody searchcommutershivtemp workerripping pantyhosefinancial advisormissing a traininsulin shot (See All) |
Wealthy, brilliant, and meticulous Ted Crawford, a structural engineer in Los Angeles, shoots his wife and entraps her lover. He signs a confession; at the arraignment, he asserts his rights to represent himself and asks the court to move immediately to trial. The prosecutor is Willy Beachum, a hots …hot who's soon to join a fancy civil-law firm, told by everyone it's an open and shut case. Crawford sees Beachum's weakness, the hairline fracture of his character: Willy's a winner. The engineer sets in motion a clockwork crime with all the objects moving in ways he predicts. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspensepsycho thriller |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessobsessionpsychopathextramarital affairangerinvestigationadulteryinfidelitymurderdeathloverevengesuicidejealousyprison …theatredeath of wifewealthcheating (See All) |
Mood: | goreneo noirmurder trial |
Locations: | courtroomhospitalswimming poolhotelhelicopterlos angeles californiaairportelevatorpolice carofficemotel |
Characters: | lawyerpolicemandetectivesingerhusband wife relationshippolicepolice officernursesecretaryolder man younger woman relationshipemployer employee relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipengineerolder man younger man relationshipblood revenge |
Story: | weaknesscheating wifemanipulationcourtrace against timepay phonejudgeold manlieshootingtelephone callsinginggunbloodone word title …sex scenefightsurprise endingshowercell phoneblood splattershot in the headarrestjailswimmingoperaconcertmansiontrialcoffeegunshotconfessionattempted murderliarproduct placementwitnessclass differencescorrupt copgaragepoembulleteggcomapatientworking classassaultfemale singerviolinambitionwhiskeycrime scenesurveillance cameraunfaithful wifeshot in the facetheatre audiencesculptureevidencetuxedopublic humiliationbrushing teethsports cararroganceprivate investigatorsouthern accentthanksgivinglaptop computervillain played by lead actorinvestigatorloss of jobtestimonystandoffgardenerx raymind gamenarcissismdistrict attorneyglasshollywood signprosecutorporschemurder of wifeoverhead camera shotsurrenderegocrime of passiontauntingcourthouseengineeringlaw firmsnorricamwatching someonelife supportrestraining orderswitchcheating on husbandlegal systemcold blooded murderplanting evidenceprosecutionemployer employee sexthanksgiving dinnercriminal justicecold blooded killeruxoricideacquittalbattle of witspull upsburning clothingyoung wifemurder weaponevidence tamperingcrime scene investigationintensive carepublic defendercorporate laddercourt orderwitness for the prosecutionbrassreading poetrycunningmurder accusationprosecuting attorneyaeronauticscorporate lawyercorporate politicspublic prosecutordefending oneself in courtplane wreckagecalifornia flagsecond honeymoondeputy district attorneycorporate intriguehusband shoots wifenote slid under doordragging dead bodyegg shell (See All) |
Millionaire industrialist Steven Taylor is a man who has everything but what he craves most: the love and fidelity of his wife. A hugely successful player in the New York financial world, he considers her to be his most treasured acquisition. But she needs more than simply the role of dazzling acces …sory. Brilliant in her own right, she works at the U.N. and is involved with a struggling artist who fulfills her emotional needs. When her husband discovers her indiscretion, he sets out to commit the perfect murder and inherit her considerable trust fund in the bargain. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspensepsycho thriller |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessinsanityblackmailobsessionpsychopathextramarital affairinvestigationadulterymoneyinfidelitymarriagemurderdeathrevengebetrayal …jealousyescapeartparanoiahome invasiongreedwealth (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | trainnew york citykitchenurban settingapartmentcitykitchen knifefrench restaurant |
Characters: | detectivehusband wife relationshipartistmaidolder man younger woman relationship |
Story: | train compartmentperfect murderhomosexual subtextnotecynicismmaniacpainterstrangulationpunched in the facecryingsexphotographchasethree word titlesurprise ending …pistolshowerbased on playcell phoneblood splattershot in the chestblondeface slappaintingsunglassesstabbingstabbed to deathcigar smokinglatex glovesduelcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebusinessmankeypassionshot in the shouldersuspicionsubtitled scenecard gameassassination attempttape recorderstabbed in the stomachvisitscamwoman in jeopardyfight to the deathunfaithful wifestabbed in the neckmay december romancewedding ringbalconyopening a doorvillain played by lead actoradulterous wifetaking a showerbreak inrobberunited nationsspiral staircasemarried couplehired killerbubble bathscene of the crimehitchcockiancashfemale victimkiss on the cheekstupid victimpoker gamecrime of passiongold diggerdeeply disturbed personbank vaultpayphonethreat to killwoman punches a mannypdferry boatscrewdrivercareer criminalsafe deposit boxwife murders husbandkiss on the foreheadplan gone wrongcheating on husbandmale in a showercrime gone awryinterrogation roombalaclavathreatening telephone callwoman in bathtaking a pillwoman murders a manwishing someone good luckterracederangedquestioned by policecombination safefancy restaurantmother daughter hugkeychainviolent husbandmale female hugcompromising photographhusband hits wifeloft apartmentwife's sexual pretencechoking someonepainter as artistthrown to the floorwashington square manhattan new york cityshoeboxbearer bondsvictim fights backsecret recordinghidden keyleaving message on answering machinemasked attackerrecorded conversationwife shoots husbandspeaking arabicsubway ridewife hits husbandhusband wife hughigh financekiss on the handmailing a letterplot to murder wifepost traumaticremake of hitchcock filmmark twain quotation (See All) |
On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark …question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessobsessionpsychopathextramarital affairangerinvestigationweddingdrinkingpregnancyadulterymoneyinfidelitymarriagedeathmurder …revengejealousydeceptionrobberyparanoiacancerillnesssadismsurveillanceevilphotographycrueltywritingpolice investigation (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | small townnew york cityhospitalbarswimming poolhotelcarsnowwaterairportelevatorkitchenwheelchairpolice stationpolice car …motelsinging in a carshed (See All) |
Characters: | lawyerdetectivehusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicebrother sister relationshippolice officerwriterthiefpolice detectiveself mutilationpolice arrestfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship …self injury (See All) |
Period: | 2000s2010s |
Story: | murder suspectwoman with glassespathological liarframed for murdersuspectmanipulationfalse accusationliecryingtelephone callpartycigarette smokingbased on novelkissfemale nudity …f ratedbloodmale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterviewflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlesex scenefemale rear nudityfightphotographknifesurprise endingshowervoice over narrationbased on bookcell phonecorpseblood splatterfoodurinationwatching tvcatcameradrinkarrestsecretletterbookbeersunglasseslingeriebedinterrogationbathroomneighbormanhattan new york citytelevisiontelephonereporterbedroomflashlightvideo cameradisguisewomanthroat slittingbridgeeatinghousenonlinear timelineman with glassesdrawingsearchfemme fatalenews reportmarriage proposalbartenderconfessionauthorargumentfbimissing persondiarydisappearancegiftbasementsadnesspolicewomansuspiciontwincasinorecord playertv newsfireplacerevelationdesiresociopathscene during opening creditstold in flashbacksecurity camerapress conferencecovered in bloodaudiencehomicidemale underwearsurveillance cameramercilessnessironyshopping malllove at first sightframe uppridebookstoreevidenceblack eyesurprisewedding ringalzheimer's diseaseinsultliving roommarital problemneighborhoodcrowdfemale detectivephysical abusemedia coveragesouthern accentanniversarymysterious manloss of jobdark secretcar drivingmoney problemsalarmsarcasmex boyfriendabandoned housebitternesspregnancy testfemale psychopathretirement homenarcissismpolice interrogationtreasure huntquarrelscene of the crimetrailer parkmissinguniversity studentsleeping in a carwoman in lingeriecluefemale police officermysterious womanboard gamehit with a hammerpool of bloodtalking about sexfemale bartenderschizophrenicvideo gametelevision reporterwrongful arrestwedding anniversaryfake accentfemale writerselfieenvelopemissourimedia manipulationstealing moneyvoice over inner thoughtsdyed hairscreenplay adapted by authorbook signingfemale studentmass mediacriminal mastermindpsychological manipulationblue jeansmob of reportersst. louis missourivillainess played by lead actressmissing womanemotional manipulationmissing person posterfemale thiefbar ownersearch partyfurnaceviolent sexarm castcontrol freaklake housemedia hypeminiature golftrust fundhair dyepolice departmentunreliable narratorbored housewifescavenger huntwatchingboxer briefsmysterious disappearancepublic bathroomstaringbox cuttermedia circusstrange behaviormissing wifemarriage as helltv show hosturine sampledying haireconomic recessionnaked dead mansexual manipulationfemale police detectivereturn to hometowntelevision interviewvigilslurmagazine writermanipulative personalityscheming wifetwin brother and sistervoice over diaryfemale neighborhusband suspected of murdering his wifefake evidencesex in a libraryhusband suspected of killing his wifepunch and judyabandoned shopping mall (See All) |
One morning at an isolated mansion in the snowy countryside of 1950s France, a family is gathered for the holiday season. But there will be no celebration at all because their beloved patriarch has been murdered! The killer can only be one of the eight women closest to the man of the house. Was it h …is powerful wife? His spinster sister-in-law? His miserly mother-in-law? Maybe the insolent chambermaid or the loyal housekeeper? Could it possibly have been one of his two young daughters? A surprise visit from the victim's chic sister sends the household into a tizzy, encouraging hysterics, exacerbating rivalries, and encompassing musical interludes. Comedic situations arise with the revelations of dark family secrets. Seduction dances with betrayal. The mystery of the female psyche is revealed. There are eight women and each is a suspect. Each has a motive. Each has a secret. Beautiful, tempestuous, intelligent, sensual, and dangerous...one of them is guilty. Which one is it? (Read More)
Subgenre: | melodramaromantic novel |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessguiltextramarital affairdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancyadulterymoneyinfidelitydeathmurdersuicidechristmasbetrayallesbianism …incestseductionrobberytheftdysfunctional familyhumiliationgreedinheritance (See All) |
Locations: | snowkitchenwheelchairfrance |
Characters: | pregnant womanfrenchsister sister relationshippolicemansingerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostitutegirldancer …thiefmaiddaughterex husband ex wife relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipthe family (See All) |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | suspectcheating wifehatescreamingpianolieshootingsongsingingcigarette smokingdogkissgunsexf rated …number in titleflashbackfightdancingknifelesbian kisssurprise endingpantiesbased on playdigit in titleface slapshot in the headdrinksecretbookcleavagemansionwomanhousewhite pantiesscantily clad femaleconfessionvirginstabbed in the backkeyreadingpianistinjectionsuspicionsleepingeuropeholidayteamedicinecatfightred dresscookdysfunctional marriagetrappedinnocenceunfaithful wifefather figurecard playingsibling rivalryevidencesexy womandeerplayroomdaggerfemale female kissadulterous wifeteenage pregnancyunhappy marriagepromiscuous womanlocal blockbusterexotic dancerestateunconsciousnessblizzardupper classunplanned pregnancyhypocritefamily homefingerprintunwed pregnancygirlfriend girlfriend relationshipindustrialistsnowstormfamily gatheringheart diseasechambermaidfrench countrysidehit over the head with a bottledomestic servantbook clubhuis closfamily matriarchstep sisterfamily patriarchfur stolereference to romy schneidercameliapretty woman (See All) |
Anna is a young widow who is finally getting on with her life after the death of her husband, Sean. Now engaged to be married, Anna meets a ten-year-old boy who tells her he is Sean reincarnated. Though his story is both unsettling and absurd, Anna can't get the boy out of her mind. And much to the …concern of her fiance, her increased contact with him leads her to question the choices she has made in her life. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessobsessionextramarital affairweddingdrinkingpregnancyadulteryinfidelitymarriagedeathbetrayaljealousyfuneralmemorysupernatural power …grief (See All) |
Locations: | taxinew york cityhospitalbarbeachrestaurantsnowcemeterybathtub |
Characters: | sister sister relationshippolicemanteachersingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipdoctorboyfemale protagoniststudentphotographer …babylove triangleolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshiplove letterbrother in law sister in law relationship (See All) |
Story: | remarriagepay phonepianoliepunched in the facesongcryingtelephone callpartysingingcigarette smokingkisssexfemale nuditymale nudity …one word titleflashbackfightcell phoneunderwearcameradrinkundressingbare butttearsrunningbirthdaycafeclassroommanhattan new york cityconcertwidowchild abuseapologycoffinbathgraveyardflash forwardgravepossessionpianistchildbirthdeath of husbandclasstrustheart attackbirthday cakeice creamjoggingsanta clausbirthviolinorchestrareincarnationplaygroundmourningice skatingsnowingdeath of loved oneviolinistpedophiliacentral park manhattan new york cityabuse of powerchild molestationtombstonecelloobsessive loveclimbing a treemarriage engagement10 year oldenigmashared bathdoormandeath of lovermusic teachercellistice rinkdeja vuhappy birthdaydead husbandlife after deathlocationparaphiliastring quartetnon sequituradult as childbetrayedtwo in a bathfreudianbetrayal of trustobsessive loverhansom cab10 years laterbetrayerparaphilebouncing a ballmonkey barsboy woman relationship (See All) |
Famed writer 'Truman Capote' (qv), southern born and bred but now part of the New York City social circle, is growing weary of his current assignment of writing autobiographical type pieces for the New Yorker. After reading a newspaper article about the just occurred November 14, 1959 cold blooded m …urders of the Clutter family in their rural Kansas home, Truman feels compelled to write about that event as his next article. So he and his personal assistant Nelle 'Harper Lee (I)' (qv), also a southern born New Yorker and an aspiring writer of her own, head to Kansas to research the story first-hand. Truman hopes to use his celebrity status to gain access to whomever he needs, such as to Laura Kinney, a friend of the Clutter daughter she who discovered the bodies, and to Alvin Dewey, the lead police investigator and also a Clutter family friend. If his celebrity doesn't work, Truman will grease the wheels by whatever means necessary. When the police eventually charge suspects, two young men named Dick Hickcock and Perry Smith, Truman uses those same tactics to gain access to them. Truman's fascination with the story makes him believe that he can revolutionize writing by expanding the germ of the article into what he calls a non-fiction novel. His personal involvement also changes as he grows emotionally attached to Perry, the seemingly sensitive and thus probable submissive in the criminal pairing, thus Truman becoming part of the story itself. Article or non-fiction novel, Trum… (Read More)
Subgenre: | gay interest |
Themes: | executioncelebrityinvestigationdrunkennessdrinkingmoneyfriendshipmurderdeathlovechristmasprisonrobberyracismloneliness …thefttheatrealcoholismwritingmurder of family (See All) |
Mood: | gorehigh school |
Locations: | courtroomtaxitrainnew york citybarrestauranthotelsnowairplanerural settingpolice stationfarmpolice cartaxi driverspain |
Characters: | lawyerpriestpolicemandetectiveteenage boyhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshomosexualafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoo …boybrother sister relationshipteenage girlpolice officerstudentphotographerwriterthiefartistnative americankillersheriffboyfriend boyfriend relationshippolice arreststepfather stepson relationshipself portraitbaby food (See All) |
Period: | 1950s1960syear 1960 |
Story: | train compartmentsentenced to deathdressing gownblindfoldspeechmanipulationcourtpay phonejudgecriminallieshootingcryingtelephone callparty …cigarette smokinggunkisscharacter name in titlebloodviolenceone word titleinterviewphotographtitle spoken by characterbased on bookcorpseshot to deathshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameradrinkletterpaintingbookrifletearsdead bodycafeneighborjailreference to jesus christreporternewspaperthroat slittingapologyman with glassestrialcoffindrawingjourneypainparklimousineauthormicrophoneliarreadingchristmas treeflowershangingdiarydeath of brotherisolationmurderertied upgay coupletypewritertrusteyeglassesapplausepornographywhat happened to epiloguecookjail cellmagazinegay lead charactereccentricpress conferencejournalismbrooklyn new york citycompassionguardburglargrocery storeprison guardresearchburglarynew orleans louisianatheatre audiencescissorsbribesafedeath of sisterprison cellnewspaper clippingphoto albumshamebag over headpublisherfarmhousejuryhugdeath rowdeath penaltyhandcuffedalabamanoosevanitymanuscriptfuneral hometelegramsorrowdeath of familycapital punishmentkansaslimppillowspoontoy gunchild abandonmentprison wardenhoodleg injurymartiniscrapbookrewarddeath by hangingshacklesmultiple homicidelord's prayercell mategallowsprairiesupreme courtpenitentiaryeffeminacyhunger strikesketchingnursingplan gone wrongstanding ovationtypingreference to elizabeth taylorreference to humphrey bogartaspirinbook readinglispexecution by hangingforce feedinggincar rentalamerican midwestnew york timesreading newspaperyear 1959prison visitationwheat fieldportersalonfuneral parlorwheatsurrogate brotherfalse friendbody searchharnessbefriendingreference to tennessee williamslegal appealmethodistreference to john hustonsuicide of brotherreference to henry david thoreausuicide of sisterfriskingreference to henri matisseconfession to murdernew yorker magazinecherokee tribehorn rimmed glassesinsanity plealast breathresearch assistanttruman capoteamigofort leavenworth kansasjail guardleavenworth penitentiarypublic readingreference to to kill a mockingbird the novelrobbery gone wrongsuicide watch (See All) |
In Seattle, the successful forensic psychiatrist and college professor Jack Gramm is in evidence since he was responsible for the condemnation of the serial killer Jon Forster, influencing the jury to sentence him to the death row. Jon accuses Jack of manipulation, inducing one witness and sister of … one of his victims to testify against him. On the eve of Jon's execution, Jack receives a phone call telling him that he has only eighty-eight minutes of life, while a killer is copycatting Jon, killing women with the same "modus-operandi" and is investigated by Seattle Slayer Task Force. With the support of associate Shelly Barnes, an FBI agent, his friend Frank Parks, and his assistant Kim Cummings, Jack investigates some weird and problematic students, a security guard of the campus and the woman with whom he had one night stand. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | executionguiltinvestigationdrinkingdeathmurderrapeprisontortureparanoiamurder investigationpolice investigationmurder of sister |
Mood: | rainneo noirmurder trial |
Locations: | courtroomtaxibarmotorcycleairplaneelevatorrooftoptaxi drivercar explosioncar bombfire truckcar on fireapartment firemotorcycle killer |
Characters: | professorsister sister relationshiplawyerpolicemanteacherfather daughter relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girlserial killerstudentsecurity guardteacher student relationship …psychiatristasian americanex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipuncle niece relationship (See All) |
Period: | 1990syear 1997 |
Story: | college professorcall for helpframed for murdersuspectmanipulationcourtjudgestrangulationcollegeshootingtelephone callgunfemale nuditynumber in titleblood …violenceinterviewflashbackfemale rear nuditydancingtitle spoken by characterexplosionlesbian kisssurprise endingpantiespistolfirecell phoneshootoutcorpseshot to deathshot in the headwatching tvcomputercatdrinkfalling from heightheld at gunpointbombrunningdead bodyclassroomshot in the backflashlightbrabound and gaggedambulancethroat slittingtied to a chairexploding cartrialsearchlatex glovesflash forwardconfessionprologuefbiumbrellaproduct placementscreamuniversityamerican flagpursuitsuspiciondie hard scenariohandgunclassobscene finger gesturetwinnewspaper headlineropetv newsfalling down stairsbreaking and enteringfbi agentloss of loved onebuttocksnosebleedvideotapepsychologistfemale tied upparking garagerapistdead womanmilkclockcelebrationburglarrap musicburglarychaosdeath threatevacuationframe updeath of sisterone daydead woman with eyes opensmokeseattle washingtonlaptop computerfiremanbreak inpistol whiplecturealarmjuryspreadeaglehanging upside downtape recordinglistening to a radioscalpeldeath rowcookiescene of the crimekitednawrongful convictionporscheloss of sisterforgerycollege campustime for titlewoman shotoverhead camera shotcapital punishmentblack catradio newstwin sistergroupiedoormanpet catpackagegagreal timevideo cassettetear on cheekstairwellpersonal assistantapple computertortured to deathseaplaneuniversity professorpocket knifetelevision broadcastfire engineforensicslethal injectionloud musicwalking in the rainescort servicecount downdriving in the rainkite flyingsearch warrantguilty verdictbomb threatfree willdead sisterdictaphonecry for helpelectric toothbrushlistening to a car radioblackberryreference to jeffrey dahmerreference to ted bundytask forceconference roomstegosauruscopycat murdermissing petsleepmaskuniversity campusmilk and cookiespinwheelsee through blousebomb scareburgundyseattle space needlereference to msnbcapple laptopforensic psychologistpulleyriding motorcyclecellular phone traceoverhead projectorsmashed car windshieldbluetoothchocolate chip cookieperrier waterblock and tacklehydroplanesuspicious packageamerican flag lapel pinchecking one's watchdelayed executionladder truckphone tracewalther p99 (See All) |
Cat and mouse. Jonathan McQuarry is an auditor in Manhattan, moving from office to office checking their books. While working late, a smooth and well-dressed man named Wyatt Bose chats Jonathan up, offers him a joint, and soon they're pals. When their cell phones are accidentally swapped, Jonathan a …nswers Wyatt's phone to a series of women asking if he's free tonight. Jonathan discovers it's a sex club: busy powerful people meet each other anonymously in hotels. Jonathan falls for one of the club members, whom he knows only as "S," whom he's also seen on a subway. When she goes missing, patterns emerge and Jonathan faces demands involving violence and lots of money. (Read More)
Subgenre: | heisterotic thriller |
Themes: | blackmailinvestigationdrinkingmoneymurderdeathlovebetrayaldeceptionlonelinesstheftdrug useaffair |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | taxinew york citybarhotelsnowairplanenightclublondon englandelevatorstrip clubchinese restaurant |
Characters: | lawyerpolicemandetectivesingerpolicefrienddancerthieflustchinese food |
Story: | tennis matchchance meetingsuspecttennisstrangerglassespaintermontagestrangulationliepunched in the facesongtelephone callsingingcigarette smoking …kissgunsexfemale nuditybloodone word titlebare breastssex scenedancingnipplesphotographexplosionpantiesshowerfirevoice over narrationcell phonewoman on topunderwearfoodmirrorwatching tvcomputerdrinkundressingbomblingeriedead bodymarijuanaguitarshot in the backf wordbraambulanceeatingsubwaysearchparkhotel roombusinessmanlocker roomliarmissing personknocked outdisappearancepolicewomansilencerpowerundergroundpot smokingcopguitaristmale bondingmorguecaucasianclubscamrear entry sexbusinesswomansex talklove at first sightdelusionframe upbooby trapsnowingduct tapebriefcasetrophymeetingfemale detectivefiremandoppelgangeraccountantshynessset upschemesuit and tiephone sexframedstonedmailboxsex clubchewing gumcleaning ladygurneymadrid spaintimes square manhattan new york cityfemale police officerembezzlementcircular staircasestupid victimgas explosionidentity swapidentity theftwall street manhattan new york cityice cubekilled with a gunanonymous sexmagazine coverback stabbingtennis racketfake kidnappingtrust fundanalystchinatown manhattan new york citypillow talkclosing credits sequencemoney transferwind up toydesk clerkauditordirty moneycleaning mantoy duckwaldorf astoria hotel manhattan new york city (See All) |
Adrian Doria, a wealthy businessman named Man of the Year due to his high-tech company and his trade agreements with the Asian market, meets Virginia Goodman, a veteran lawyer expert in witness preparation and judicial declaration, recommended by Adrian's lawyer Felix Leiva in order to create a cred …ible defense. Arrested by the police in a mountain hotel room with the corpse of his lover at his side, photographer Laura Vidal, Adrian talks Virginia about the crime and his relationship with Laura, revealing that both suffered a car crash where a man called Daniel Garrido died, and how Laura manipulated Adrian to avoid the jail by Daniel's death. At the same time that Felix is looking for a clue that it could change the course of the events, Virginia and Adrian keep talking about the case but her, unconvinced of the Adrian's testimony, forces him to clear the dark points of his history, in a puzzle where the truth and the lie are easily exchangeable. (Read More)
Subgenre: | video |
Themes: | blackmaildivorceextramarital affairinfidelitymarriagedeathmurdermurder investigationpolice investigation |
Locations: | taxitrainhospitalrestaurantforesthotelcarhelicoptersnowbathtubwaterairportawards showpolice stationpolice car …citylaketrain stationdeath in a car accident (See All) |
Characters: | lawyerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsphotographerlove triangleactresspolice detectivefatherengineerfashion photographer |
Story: | murder suspectcall for helppointing a gun at someonelighterbeing followedaccidental killingsuspectfollowing someonephone boothcheating wifeglassesrace against timefalse accusationjudgelie …cryingtelephone callcigarette smokingbloodviolenceone word titleinterviewflashbackbare chested malephotographsurprise endingshowercell phonecorpsecar accidentmirrorslow motion scenewatching tvcamerawritten by directormaskcar crashdead bodyinterrogationhandcuffstelevisionmountaindisguisebridgetrialunderwater scenefemme fataleold womanconfessionsmokinghotel roommicrophonebusinessmanmissing personwigwitnessmurdererfreeze framestrong female charactertv newslooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingtold in flashbacksecurity camerabeardcrying womanaccidental deathbarefoot malecheating husbandcrying manfalse identityfull moonphoto shootsontvplanehit on the headevidencedeerhighwaywedding ringpiersirennewspaper clippingmoral dilemmalyingunfaithful husbandmale objectificationtaking a showertaking a photographwifetestimonyhiding in a closetrepeated scenelong hairfake identitywallettrafficstolen moneybroken mirrorhospital roomfemale lawyernewspaper articletaking a bathvigilante justicecigaretteconversationdambusiness carddripping bloodlocked doorupper classcrying femalesofalighting a cigarettetraffic accidentphone callmanipulative behaviorplanbarcelona spaindeath by drowningaccusationpsychotronic filmtext messagewindowpenflashback within a flashbackman hits a womanfinding a dead bodyphotowrapped in a towelhigh societypanic attackframed photographrich mancrying malegpsdiscovering a dead bodybloody facecar wrecklearning the truthsecretly observingdoorbellpretending to be someone elsemanipulative personfalse namefamily photographmanipulative womanoverheard conversationaccomplicetrampcharacter appears on tvdawncarrying someonetheoryfemale photographermissing sonkiss on the foreheadadulterous husbandaudio recordinglooking through a keyholewoman in a bathtubshort haircontact lensprosecutionhair lossprivate investigationburning a photographlistening device23 year oldunreliable narratorfake namehotel receptionistcarrying a dead bodyphoto sessionrepeated scene from a different perspectiveloverlocked roommoney transferreservoirfalse evidenceconfession of crimekilled in a car accidentdrownedpolice investigatortracksburning evidencefamily photostolen walletunreliable flashbackidtv show within a filmantagonist as protagonistcomplotman wrapped in a towelwealthy mancracked mirrorfrontier justicemountain resortnew haircuttheatre groupwalking on a ledgecontact lensesdestroying evidencepushing a carbody in a car trunkman on a ledgemissing mantraumatic memoryassumptionguiltybreaking newsbroken car windowdead body in a carhandcuffed manpublic prosecutorwashing one's facechronometerdrinking coffeelying on the floorman in a car trunkphone boxrepairing a carstanding on a ledgedeclarationhotel receptionscene repeated from alternative perspectivespanish gialloapple incmountain hotelstolen keyteam workwashing one's handsdeath of a sonmurderer as protagonistphoto camerascene told from more than one perspectivesecurity room (See All) |
Escalating events begin when U.N. interpreter Silvia Broome alleges that she has overheard a death threat against an African head of state, spoken in a rare dialect few people other than Silvia can understand. With the words "The Teacher will never leave this room alive," in an instant, Silvia's lif …e is turned upside down as she becomes a hunted target of the killers. Placed under the protection of federal agent Tobin Keller, Silvia's world only grows more nightmarish. As Keller digs deeper into his eyewitnesses' past and her secretive world of global connections, the more suspicious he becomes that she herself might be involved in the conspiracy. With every step of the way, he finds more reasons to mistrust her. Is Sylvia a victim? A suspect? Or something else entirely? And can Tobin, coping with his own personal heartache, keep her safe? Though they must depend on one another, Silvia and Tobin couldn't be more different. Silvia's strengths are words, diplomacy and the subtleties of meaning, while Tobin is all about instinct, action and reading into the most primal human behaviors. Now, as the danger of a major assassination on U.S. soil grows and Silvia's life hangs in the balance, Silvia and Tobin play out a gripping dance of evasion and revelation that keeps them both guessing as they race to stop a terrifying international crisis before it's too late. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspensepolitical thriller |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessdivorceextramarital affairinvestigationdrunkennessdrinkingadulteryinfidelitydeathmurderrevengesuicidepoliticsdeath of fatherterrorism …death of mothergriefsurveillancedeath of wifevengeanceaidsjustice (See All) |
Mood: | raincar chase |
Locations: | fire escapenew york citybarhelicoptermotorcycleairplaneparis francebathtubbusnightclubairportafricastrip club |
Characters: | frenchpolicemanteacherpolicedoctorbrother sister relationshipdancerphotographersecurity guardsnipersniper rifle |
Story: | woman with glassesbeing followedsuspectfollowing someonethreatstalkingspeechcourtpay phonestrangulationcriminallieshootingtelephone callbased on novel …doggunfemale nudityf ratedbloodviolenceflashbackdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionchasesurprise endingpistolshowercell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathmachine guncar accidentblondeshot in the headwatching tvcomputercameradrinkarrestsecretmasklettershowdownsunglassesbombrunningdead bodyinterrogationmanhattan new york citystripperswimmingsoccerassassinterroristmassacreambulancedeath of friendwomanbridgesubwaydisarming someoneassassinationbathroommatesearchdrowningflash forwardparklimousinebinocularsmicrophoneprologueprotestkeyfbiliarstorytellinglightningopening action scenedeath of brotheramerican flagbodyguardpursuitgovernmentsecret agentsilencerciafreeze framechessafricantv newsanswering machineassassination attemptbreaking and enteringwoundmass murderjeeplistening to musicwalkie talkiefbi agentdemonstrationbrooklyn new york citysouth africagenocidemexican standoffpassportsurveillance camerathundermourningintrigueevacuationexiledeath of sistere mailbenchdictatorloss of brotherprime ministertranslatorearphonesnotebooksecret serviceunited nationsmen's bathroomflutelockerjukeboxreference to the beatlesambassadormailsuicide bomberunsubtitled foreign languagetyrantcoincidencerallygurneymetal detectorpark benchdeath of familyhitchcockiansleeplessnessdiplomatwitness protectionfleeingsocialistmotor scootertelephone numberinterpreterfictional countrynypdchild soldiernsagun held to one's headoverheard conversationconvoydialectdiplomacyland minepacifistchild uses gunlie detectorcapitalistexploding buspicking a lockpalm readinghospicesoccer stadiumdoor lockpbsvespaethnic cleansingjohannesburg south africalinguisticsflutisteye bandagenew york police departmentmantratv newscasterman on the verge of tearssanta fe new mexicolap dancerjfk international airport queens new york cityphoto exhibitnational security agencycarnationliberatorsecurity checkreference to pepsi colainternational criminal courtshooting out a windowstrand of hairafrican maskdeath list (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: | independent filmgay interestcult filmcoming of agemelodramastop motion animationteen moviedocumentary footage |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessinsanityobsessiondivorceextramarital affairadulteryinfidelitymarriagedeathmurderfriendshiplovesurrealismchristmasreligion …lesbianismtheftredemptionillnesshollywoodwealthwritingmadness (See All) |
Mood: | goremoving |
Locations: | fire escapehospitalbeachbathtubwoodsbicycle accident |
Characters: | professorpriestteachersingerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshipteenage girlfemale protagoniststudentdancer …photographerwriterthieflove trianglehomosexualitybibleaunt niece relationship (See All) |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | college professortennisscreamingmontagesongcryingtelephone callpartysingingkissbloodflashbacktwo word title …dancingtitle spoken by characterlesbian kisspantiesbased on true storyvoice over narrationdreamblood splatterface slapswordarrestsecretletterhallucinationreference to jesus christclassroomorgysubjective camerabraambulancestabbingnonlinear timelineapologydrawinggarter beltritualvirginbeaten to deathfired from the jobfantasy sequencepassionchristmas treediaryfilm within a filmchildbirthcinemaclasstherapyrecord playerteen angstwhat happened to epilogueloss of virginityslow motionrecordingstealingmovie startherapistpsychologypsychologistvirginitypassportrole playingrampageunderage drinkingnewsreel footagetheatre audienceheavenhit on the headschool uniformchoirkingdompuppywishnew zealandpost world war twobisexualitysexual awakeninghysteriaapparitionhead woundschemetrue crimefriendship between girlsfantasy worldcathedraleating 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) |
Brandon and Philip are two young men who share a New York apartment. They consider themselves intellectually superior to their friend David Kentley and as a consequence decide to murder him. Together they strangle David with a rope and placing the body in an old chest, they proceed to hold a small p …arty. The guests include David's father, his fiancee Janet and their old schoolteacher Rupert from whom they mistakenly took their ideas. As Brandon becomes increasingly more daring, Rupert begins to suspect. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspensegay interestcult filmexperimental film |
Themes: | guiltpsychopathdrinkingfriendshipmurderdeathfearpovertyunemploymentwealthphilosophy |
Locations: | new york cityapartment |
Characters: | teacherfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendwriterteacher student relationshipmaidaunt nephew relationshiphomosexual killer |
Story: | perfect murdernightfallweaknessgay subtexthomosexual subtextdirector cameosuspectevil manstrangulationpianotelephone callpartybloodone word titletitle spoken by character …based on true storybased on playcorpseface slapremakedrinkbookdead bodyconcertroommategunshotchampagnestorytellinglong takesuspicionmurdererchickensacrificeropereference to adolf hitlerhatambitionmoralitybroken glasshousekeeperarrogancegeniuspiano playerethicsdinner partyminimal castpublishershot in the handdecadencealtartrunkoff screen murderegointellectualcut handbanquetreal timecat and mousechestideologycandelabrapreparatory schoolsingle set productionschoolmateskylinehoroscopeno musicmetronometracking shotreference to cary grantprivilegecigarette casehidden corpsewaiting in lineold bookreference to errol flynncrime and punishmentsupperwooden chestcontemptchampagne glassmorbidityreference to mary pickfordcutting handreference to james masonassumed superiorityhousemaster (See All) |
While taking a shower, Kate Miller, a middle-aged, sexually frustrated New York City housewife, has a rape fantasy while her husband stands at the sink shaving. Later that day, after complaining to her psychiatrist Dr. Robert Elliott about her husband's pathetic performance in bed, she meets a stran …ge man at a museum and returns to his apartment where they continue an adulterous encounter that began in the taxicab. Before she leaves his apartment, she finds papers which certify that the man has a venereal disease. Panicked, Kate rushes into the elevator, but has to return to his apartment when she realizes she's forgotten her wedding ring. When the elevator doors open, she's brutally slashed to death by a tall blonde woman wearing dark sunglasses. Liz Blake, a high-class call girl, is the only witness to the murder and she becomes the prime suspect and the murderess's next target. Liz is rescued from being killed by Kate's son Peter, who enlists the help of Liz to catch his mother's killer as Detective Marino who's in charge of the case is uncooperative in the investigation. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmerotic thriller |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessguiltblackmailobsessionpsychopathextramarital affairinvestigationweddingdrinkingadulteryinfidelitymurderdeathfriendshipjealousy …fearvoyeurismseductionlonelinessparanoiasexualitymental illnesssadismphotographypanictraumafalling in loveaffairmurder investigation (See All) |
Mood: | neo noirnightmarecar chasedarkness |
Locations: | taxinew york citycarwaterelevatorapartmentcityofficemuseumsex in car |
Characters: | policemanpolicefriendprostituteserial killertranssexuallustpolice detectivepsychiatrist |
Story: | murder suspectblack gloved killersuspectmaniaccheating wifethreatstalkingmanipulationevil manstalkerfalse accusationold mantelephone callkisssex …female nuditynuditymale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditynipplesphotographleg spreadingchasethree word titlesurprise endingpantiesshowertopless female nudityfondlinghigh heelswoman on topbeatingunderwearmirrorblondewritten by directordrinkundressingsex in bedthongbare buttsunglassesrunninglingeriedead bodyinterrogationbathroomprostitutionhallucinationvoyeurtelephonesubjective cameracleavagebisexualjournalistbradisguisethroat slittingfemale pubic hairsubwaywhite pantiesbrunettescantily clad femalecontroversysearchfemme fatalecigar smokingattempted murderblack pantiespassionscreamsensualityfemale removes her clotheswigsplit screenwitnesstrapcross dressingcouplesexual fantasyidentityno pantiesdesiremutilationhidingassaultdysfunctional marriagedesperationcovered in bloodvictimcoitusart galleryhomicideapartment buildingsexual desirewoman in jeopardybra and pantiesunfaithful wifepartnerbroken glassblack brapanties pulled downperversiondeceitwedding ringattractionpunchcopulationblack bra and pantiesexhibitionismfemale detectivegartervillain played by lead actoradulterous wifegirl in bra and pantiesconfusiondark secretcar drivinglong hairmental breakdownsubway stationfemale removes her dressclose upnudeskirtrepressionsexual perversionsexual tensionlegswhodunitdegradationblood stainsplit personalitymind gamejacketexhibitionistnude girltransvestismhallwaypsychoanalysismurder witnesscop killermurder attemptdesksexual repressionmenacemultiple murderhitchcockiancaressfemale victimreference to supermantargetcut handdisturbed individualsexual obsessiongender disguisemurder victimstraight razorfemale writercrime of passionmysterious strangerwhite coatdeeply disturbed personcuttrophy wifebad dreamfemale in a showerexaminationmultiple homicideman wearing a wigblack glovesreference to alfred hitchcockfemale in bra and pantiesladysteamsex crimepastichegiallo esquekilled in an elevatorman and woman in a bedslip the undergarmentstab woundfemale corpsenorth american giallomultiple stabbingromantic obsessionbritish manwhite glovesdark killerpolice psychologistgender dysphoriawoman journalistblack suit clad killertaxi cabwoman in a bedspurned mantwist at the endattacked in an elevator (See All) |
The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot Beck, who was brutally murdered eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the corpse of Margot was dumped, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes suspect again. The mystery increases when Al …ex receives an e-mail showing Margot older and alive. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessguiltblackmailobsessionextramarital affairinvestigationweddingdrinkingadulteryinfidelitydeathfriendshipmurderlovesuicide …kidnappingrapepoliticstortureescapevoyeurismmemorycorruptiondeath of fatherdrug usegriefsurveillancedeath of wifeforgivenesspolice brutalitymurder investigationpolice corruptionmysterious deathmurder of father (See All) |
Mood: | night |
Locations: | hospitalbarrestaurantforestparis francebusairportelevatorwoodspolice stationpolice carfrancelakerooftop |
Characters: | frenchlawyerpolicemandetectivefather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorboybrother sister relationship …girlpolice officerserial killernursephotographerbabywaitresskilleramericanpolice chasechildhood friendcoronerfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipboy girl kiss (See All) |
Story: | alibiframed for murdersuspectcamera shot of feetthreatfalse accusationlieshootingpunched in the facecryingtelephone callcigarette smokingbased on novelgundog …female nuditynuditybloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nudityphotographmale full frontal nuditylesbian kisschaseshowercell phonebeatingcorpseshot to deathunderwearfoodhorsecar accidentmirrorface slapshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvcomputercameradrinkarrestundressingbare buttsecretrifletearsrunningdead bodycafejailvoyeurmale pubic hairrevolvertelephoneshot in the backsubjective cameraswimmingcleavagegay slurnewspapervideo cameramansioneatingfemale pubic hairinternetnonlinear timelineapologyman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinassassinationforeign language adaptationsearchvanlatex glovesflash forwardconfessionparkskinny dippingsmokingbinocularsprologuekeymissing personcover upbaseball batfemale full rear nuditylong takegymdisappearancepursuitcountrysidedeath of sonhorse ridingsadnessratsuspicionmurderertied upflowerhandguntypewritergraffitiheroinapplausetv newsbow and arrowrevelationinjuryred dresswalkie talkieloss of loved onedrug abusehidingloss of wifedesperationdriving a carfaked deathstreet lifeclockhomicidepresumed deadpassportretirementdivingphoto shoothaunted by the pasttensioninnocencesurveillance cameraplaygroundmourningburglarylesbian coupleautopsye maildeerhighwaycellphonepolice raidduckbruisenude woman murderedbenchsports cartan linechildhood memorydead dognude swimminganniversaryhandshakedark secretcremationstreet gangrepeated sceneabuse of powerstairwaystreet marketbitternessgun held to headframedtraffic jamfemale lawyermale rapehired killernude girlcigarettefallingscene of the crimeplaying a video gamednastableemergency roominsurancebody bagnaked dead womandocumentmurder of wifemultiple murderhitchcockiancircular staircasedead catanguishwoman undressingchild rapecriminal investigationtreadmillclimbing out a windowfinding a dead bodysurveillance footageintercomtelephone numbertrophy wifecrotch shotapple computerfemale in a showerstun gunhand kissingpocket knifestreet kidwife abusesafe deposit boxman undressingpokiesperjurydoor bellwood carvingequestrianransackinghitting a womanphoto studiosidewalk cafeaudio recordingbroken windshieldblood sample911 callwalking a dogwall safeinternet cafewiretapdead body in a car trunki.d.pediatricianbox cutterchildhood lovearm injuryprime suspectinsurance policyhemophiliahorse jumpingplanted evidencewatching a video on a computergarbage dumpsterbreaking a glassbluffingslipping and fallingwife beatingbandstandhorse stableidentifying a dead bodybody in a car trunkhunting accidentparisian outskirtsballisticsstreet riotoff screen suicidecar pileupcomputer storehiding in a dumpsterstate senatorcomputer searchhunting trophymounted deer headautopsy reportflower deliverymidnight swimdna sampledragged by hairheroin userinternal bleedingparc monceau paris (See All) |
Max and Page are a mother and daughter con team. Max seduces wealthy men into marrying her, then Page seduces them into infidelity so Max can rake them over the divorce court coals. And then it's on to the next victim.
Subgenre: | caper |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessdivorceextramarital affairweddingdrunkennessadulterymoneyinfidelitymarriagedeathrevengedeceptionsurveillancefalling in lovewealth |
Mood: | wedding night |
Locations: | boatnew york citybarbeachrestaurantswimming poolhotelgas stationyacht |
Characters: | lawyerpriestsingerhusband wife relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlsecurity guardmaidsecretaryrussian |
Story: | cynicismblindfoldmanipulationcourtpay phonedouble crosssongsingingcigarette smokingsexf ratedone word titlesurprise endingpantiescell phone …corpsecar accidentheld at gunpointdead bodyrevolverdisguisemansionfemme fatalecigar smokingmarriage proposalbartenderlimousinebinocularsmicrophonemini skirtchampagnestatuebanksensualitytragic eventheart attacksex toygolffarcered dresssecurity camerafraudfloridascamtelescopeministeritalian americanmillionaireframe upcon artistspyingdeceithousekeeperworld trade center manhattan new york citywedding receptionflat tireauctiondrugged drinkjunkyardlegssailboatbillionairebachelorman in underwearvaletbody in a trunkpursedruggedpalm treehorninesswoman in a bikinifemale criminalwoman smokertycoonfake accentgold diggerone last jobpassing outrolls roycecaught in the actrudenessroom serviceenglish subtitles in originalstar gazingdistractionchop shopbellhopcognachotel suiteheavy smokerpink dresscredit card fraudart auctionfake injurycon trickginger catdecolletagedown blousewoman wearing a micro mini skirtrolling down a hillstuck in mudshort dressbody in a car trunktight dressbridal shopchoking on foodmoney counterfalling into mudfemale stuck in sticky substancereference to deepak choprapalm beach floridacrashing into a treepumping gasairbag deployedcabin cruiserman tied to a bedspike strip (See All) |
Happily married New York lawyer Dan Gallagher has an affair with his colleague Alex, and the two enjoy a love weekend while Dan's wife and kid are away. But Alex will not let go of him, and she will stop at nothing to have him for herself. Just how far will she go to get what she wants?
Subgenre: | suspensemartial artscult film |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessguiltobsessionextramarital affairpregnancyadulteryinfidelitymarriagemurderdeathrevengesuicidekidnappingjealousyvoyeurism …seductionparanoiaredemptionsexualitymental illnessmadnessself harm (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | new york cityhospitalrestaurantbathtubpolice stationcityofficeusasex in a bathroomsex in kitchensex in a kitchensex in an elevator |
Characters: | lawyerhusband wife relationshippolicelustsecretaryself mutilationpolice lieutenantself cutting |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | adulteresspassionate kisssuspectflirtingmaniacthreatstalkingstalkerchild in perilstrangulationlietelephone callcigarette smokingdogkiss …sexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityviolencebare breastsmale rear nuditytwo word titlefemale rear nuditynipplesknifeleg spreadingtopless female nudityfondlingbeatingcorpsecar accidentblondewatching tvundressingbare buttdead bodysex standing upvoyeurmanhattan new york cityalcoholgay sluroperacookingnew yorkbreast sucklingwomanstabbed to deathsuicide attemptbathcontroversyfemme fataleconfessionlibrarysuburbchampagneumbrellapassionmoaningrabbitactor shares first name with characterdomestic violencesensualityfemale removes her clothescharacter says i love youthreatened with a knifehugginganswering machinedesirebreaking and enteringstreetdresslawvillainessblockbustercovered in bloodvictimcoituscheating husbandfemale killermale underwearapartment buildingsexual desirekickingbroken glassheadphonespanties pulled downperversionbowlingfamily dinnermarital problemexhibitionismpipe smokingmale in showerunfaithful husbandpetcar drivingcentral park manhattan new york citylong hairmental breakdownskirtrepressionsexual perversionsexual tensionroller coasterfemale psychopathblood stainexhibitionistautumnyuppieobsessive lovebased on short filmwalkingmurder witnesslighting a cigarettesexual repressionfatal attractionmurderessmysterious womanknife murdercaressbutcher knifeinvitationvillain not really dead clichesexual obsessionpanties hit the floor555 phone numbercrime of passionclothes rippingcigarsexual intercoursecrotch shotnew housewine drinkingborderline personality disorderpretending to be deadfondling breastfemale vomitingsex addictnail polishhome alonewoman smoking cigaretteawakeningintercoursevillainess played by lead actresscocktail partypublishingman and woman in a bedadultererrainy daytelephone operatorsneaking outkissing breastsfemale stalkerespressosucking breastdrowning in a bathtubdepressed womanfaking illnesstea kettlelighting a cigarette for a womansexual murderspurned womantollboothautumn leaveskilling a petantisocial personality disorderreal tv show shown in fictional situationearly morningclothed sexwoman in a bedspurned manwronged wifemadame butterflyrabbit stewrolodexvolvo 240volvo station wagon (See All) |
Gene Watson is a public accountant who arrives on a train at Union Station in Los Angeles, accompanied by his 6-year-old daughter Lynn. Because of his ordinary looks, he is approached by a pair of sinister people named Smith and Jones. Pretending to be cops, Smith and Jones kidnap Lynn and confront …Gene with a simple choice -- kill California governor Eleanor Grant in 90 minutes or less, or Lynn will die. Watson is given a gun, six bullets, and a name tag, and he is told to go to the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and kill Eleanor, who is giving an afternoon speech. While Jones is watching Lynn in a van, Smith watches Watson in order to prevent Watson from alerting the authorities. Watson must quickly find some way to get himself and Lynn out of this seemingly impossible situation. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedyconspiracypsycho thrillerpsychological thrillerpolitical thrillerpolitical conspiracy |
Themes: | blackmailobsessionpsychopathmoneydeathmurderrevengekidnappingbetrayalpoliticsfeartortureescapedeceptioncorruption …brutalityparanoiasurveillanceabductionpanicnear death experienceunlikely hero (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | taxitrainbarhotellos angeles californiaelevatorkitchenwheelchairtaxi drivertrain station |
Characters: | father daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolice officerhostagelittle girlsecurity guardjapanesemaidsingle fatherex soldierfrench kissmysterious villain |
Period: | 1990s |
Story: | man kills a womancynicismfollowing someonemaniacstalkingspeechmanipulationcharacter's point of view camera shotevil manrace against timepay phonescreamingstalkerdouble crosschild in peril …strangulationpunched in the facegunbloodviolenceflashbackfightphotographchasesurprise endingpistolshootoutbeatingdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestface slapshot in the headrescueslow motion scenewatching tvgunfightbrawlfalling from heightvomitingshowdownheld at gunpointsunglassesrevolvershot in the backf wordsubjective camerafoot chasevideo cameradisguisepoliticiantoiletman with glassesdisarming someoneassassinationvannews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartenderduellimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangerkeywidowerelectrocutionfantasy sequencemissionproduct placementsuitcaseknocked outbaseball batshot in the shoulderbodyguardsuspiciondie hard scenarioshot in the armsecret agentsilencerobscene finger gesturecorrupt copsingle parenteavesdroppingwaiterfalling down stairsbulletassassination attemptballoonlooking at oneself in a mirrorshot in the stomachsociopathsecurity cameracaptivewalkie talkieloss of loved onewristwatchdesperationpress conferencejumping from heighttimeteddy bearmexican standoffclockjanitortensionshopliftingimpostormercilessnesspunched in the stomachdark humorevacuationkicked in the crotchescape attemptsenatorpunched in the chestone daybulletproof vestraised middle fingermustacheethnic slurkilling spreegovernment agentmoral dilemmapolitical corruptionphysical abusemedia coveragesouthern accenthit with a baseball batintimidationimpersonating a police officernews reporteraccountantmysterious manstuffed animalfountainvomitpistol whipmen's bathroomsuit and tiedisposing of a dead bodyamputeefemale psychopathgovernorcameramanhired killerassistantcampaignbusiness cardmarching bandcorrupt politicianroller skatingtrumpetmetal detectorcamcorderorchestral music scoremenacemysterious womannervousnesshomeless personhitchcockianpsychological torturefrenchmancarrotfemale victimassassination plotsocial decaywalkmaninnocent person killedreal timenews footageextreme close upvietnam war veterancat and mousegovernment conspiracymysterious strangerred herringenvelopetauntingdeeply disturbed personcoerciondutch anglegovernment corruptionpolitical assassinationman fights a womanskaterprosthetic limbthick accentman punches a womantemperconservatismplan gone wrongthrown from heightprosthetic legcold blooded murderlobbyistmurderer duofemale politicianhotel suitebellboyname tagrollerbladinghit in the stomachderangedman with a ponytailplacardpolitical speechcampaign managerjack danielsreference to godzillashoeshineroller bladescoloring booklos angeles storm drainthrown off a balconyeverymanwindow cleaneriris shotshoeshine boykey cardroller bladerripping a telephone from the walldigital clocknewsmanpartial deafnesstaking law into own handshors d'oeuvres (See All) |
An unremarkable ghost-writer has landed a lucrative contract to redact the memoirs of Adam Lang, the former UK Prime Minister. After dominating British politics for years, Lang has retired with his wife to the USA. He lives on an island, in luxurious, isolated premises complete with a security detai …l and a secretarial staff. Soon, Adam Lang gets embroiled in a major scandal with international ramifications that reveals how far he was ready to go in order to nurture UK's "special relationship" with the USA. But before this controversy has started, before even he has closed the deal with the publisher, the ghost-writer gets unmistakable signs that the turgid draft he is tasked to put into shape inexplicably constitutes highly sensitive material. (Read More)
Subgenre: | political thriller |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessextramarital affairangerinvestigationdrinkingadulterymoneyinfidelitydeathmurderkidnappingpoliticstorturememoryterrorism …surveillanceamerican politics (See All) |
Mood: | raincar chase |
Locations: | taxiboatnew york citybarbeachrestauranthotelcarhelicoptermotorcycleairplanebathtublondon englandbicycleairport …elevatormotelstormwater torture (See All) |
Characters: | professorlawyerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipactorwriterwaitresssniperex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipairplane stewardessghost writer |
Story: | giving a toastbeing followedfollowing someonescandalwashington d.c.hatestalkingold manislandshootingcryingtelephone callcigarette smokingbased on novelgun …kissdognuditymale nudityinterviewmale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenephotographtitle spoken by characterchaseshowervoice over narrationcell phonebeatingunderwearfoodwatching tvcomputerdrinkarrestundressingsecretbookrifletearsrunninginterrogationcafemarijuanabritishnewspaperflashlightassassinwineeatingwidowpoliticianmapaccidentno opening creditscoffinassassinationhit by a carbathsearchdrowningbartenderlimousineauthorchampagneumbrellasuitcasereadingamerican flagbodyguardpursuithairy chestgovernmentautomobilesuspicionsecret agentsleepingcianewspaper headlinetv newsfalling down stairslooking at oneself in a mirrorhelmetcomajoggingdemonstrationmobpassportguardsurveillance cameraboxer shortsresearchministerintriguepunched in the stomachiraq warenglishwedding ringferrywar crimepipe smokingmale in showerchauffeurprime ministertext messagingcontractlighthousegatepublisherfencepakistanno title at beginningcoloradoforeplaybeach housemailbritish armymailboxmuggingmassachusettsmanuscripttow truckmetal detectornewscastinnprivate jetoff screen murderwhistleblowerdressingpolitical leaderworking outresearchernew york city new yorkenvelopescottishgpspolitical assassinationmemoircovert operationferry boatpolitical scandalmedia frenzyaccomplicedouble decker buscivil libertieshotel lobbyreference to napoleonseashoreenglish accentcar alarmgooglewar on terrorwalking in the rainmockerycollege friendnameless characterloosely based on real eventscrime against humanitywaterboardingoxford universitypolitical cover upremote islandnickname as titlesecret revealedsleeping nudehidden messageeurocopter as350 squirreldictationtripping and fallinginternet researchpolitical manipulationwalking on a beachyale universitygoogle searchbritish prime ministerbook editorcompoundresumebritish governmentcape cod massachusettsvoice over readingbook publishersharing a bedforeign politicsmartha's vineyardlincoln town carpolitical cartoon10 downing streetrenditionmuggedraking leavessushi barfriskingglass elevatoropening creditssecret recordingsecurity checksmashing a cell phoneenglish politicsextraordinary renditionpolitical systemconfidentiality agreementinternational criminal courtfemale cia agenthidden secretnude sleepingpassing noteterrorist suspectarcadiabody washed up on beachfood processorlabor partysecurity riskcia operativeillegal warinternet newsmanslaughter by carpolitical newsthe hague netherlandstranscriptionwitness eliminationdrowning at seakey witness (See All) |
A serial killer in the San Francisco Bay Area taunts police with his letters and cryptic messages. We follow the investigators and reporters in this lightly fictionalized account of the true 1970's case as they search for the murderer, becoming obsessed with the case. Based on Robert Graysmith's boo …k, the movie's focus is the lives and careers of the detectives and newspaper people. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmpsycho thriller |
Themes: | obsessiondivorceinvestigationdrunkennessdrinkingmurderdeathchristmaspoliticsprisonmilitaryrobberytheftparanoiasadism …alcoholismcrueltytraumadrug addictionwritingmurder investigationafterlifepsychological trauma (See All) |
Mood: | rainneo noir |
Locations: | taxibarrestaurantschoolhelicoptermotorcycleairplanewaterairportpolice stationlaketaxi driversan francisco californiaschool bus |
Characters: | sister sister relationshiplawyerpolicemanteenage boyfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshipboy …teenage girlgirlserial killerphotographerbabywriterthiefpolice detectivemaidmayorbrother in law sister in law relationshipstepbrother stepsister relationshipstepmother stepson relationshipmurder for hirejapanese foodmurder of a baby (See All) |
Period: | 1980s1990s1970s1960syear 1991year 1969year 1983year 1979year 1971year 1970year 1977year 1978 |
Story: | woman with glassesdoor keyframed for murdernotephone boothmaniacstalkingpay phonescreamingchild in periljudgemontageshootingtelephone callcigarette smoking …gunbloodviolenceone word titleinterviewphotographtitle spoken by characterpistolbased on true storybased on bookshot to deathunderwearblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvcameradrinkarrestletterpaintingbookriflebombrunningbirthdaydead bodyinterrogationcafereporterhalloweennewspaperflashlightjournalistwinecaliforniastabbingbridgestabbed to deathdinerstabbed in the chestchild abuseman with glassessearchpantyhosecoffeepainflash forwardconfessionparkstabbed in the backprologuefbichristmas treecrosswitnessbasementelectiontied upobscene finger gesturefireworkscianewspaper headlinepickup truckropetv newswaiterfemale stockinged legsdrag queenwhat happened to epiloguetape recorderstabbed in the stomachwatching a moviemovie theaterwristwatchpuzzledead womanpicnicmasked manslavemental institutioncrime scenetarget practiceattorneymanhunttime lapse photographywomen's prisonpedophiledead manrainstormmarital separationhousekeeperbriefcasepolice inspectorbrushing teethmasked killernewspaper clippingpsycho killerfemale stockinged feetdead girlcar troublemysterious manporn magazinegardeningbag over headpedophiliashot in the neckglovesscene before opening creditstrue crimeblind datetv commercialhomicidal maniacgovernortrailer homesquirrelhired killercookietrailer parkradio showmurder witnesscodepost officemailmanfourth of julysociologysymbolgolden gate bridgefemale victimshooting rangetalking while drivingheadachecriminal investigationfingerprintmass murdererpackagewiretappingcartoonistfirecrackermurder victimfootprintred herringscrapbookmovie fanhardware storemovie posterdriver's licensehappy birthdaymystery killerparkinghouseboatjumping from a carsearchingsex offendergas chamberlugerdoughnutlimpinganimal cagefalse confessionoakland californiadouble murderfiring rangepersonality changeunsolved crimewoman stabbedzodiacdoor lockradio talk showsociologistanonymous telephone callsacramento californiaunknown killerchiropractorprison visitationfaxbloodstainalphabetcode breakinghandwritingboy scoutssociologicalcryptographysleeping on couchlibrary booktelevision stationzodiac killerdrive in restaurantpolice psychologistmysterious voicepostal servicedepartment of motor vehicleshighway patrolmanmailroomencryptionfilm canisterfilm projectionistgun for hiretransamerica pyramidciphercircumstantial evidencemultiple suspectsoverhead projectordue processeagle scoutlatent homosexualitymodesto californiaambidexterityencoded messagesan francisco police departmentsociology of filmphoto enlargementsanta rosa californiahandwriting analysisriverside californiasan francisco chronicle the newspapersan francisco examiner the newspaperschool desksociology student (See All) |
Set within a year after the events of Batman Begins, Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and new district attorney Harvey Dent successfully begin to round up the criminals that plague Gotham City until a mysterious and sadistic criminal mastermind known only as the Joker appears in Gotham, creating a n …ew wave of chaos. Batman's struggle against the Joker becomes deeply personal, forcing him to "confront everything he believes" and improve his technology to stop him. A love triangle develops between Bruce Wayne, Dent and Rachel Dawes. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspensemartial artscult filmsuperherotragedyheistpunkepicchrist allegorypolice proceduralcrime epic |
Themes: | insanityblackmailobsessionpsychopathangerinvestigationmoneydeathfriendshipmurderrevengekidnappingbetrayalpoliticsprison …feartortureescapefuneralgangsterherodeceptionrobberycorruptionbrutalityterrorismparanoiamafiasadismsurveillancerivalryevilhome invasionhopepanicjusticecourageself sacrificepolice brutalitypolice corruptionnear death experienceprison escape (See All) |
Mood: | neo noircar chasenightdarknessambiguous ending |
Locations: | boathospitalbarrestauranthelicoptermotorcycleairplanenightclubelevatorkitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice stationship …truckrooftopusaschool buscar bombfire truckcar motorcycle chasecar truck chaseschool bus driver (See All) |
Characters: | lawyerdetectivefather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoopolice officernursehostage …thieftough guylove trianglewarrioraction herosecurity guardpolice detectivevillainsnipersecretaryrussianchineseamerican abroadmayorpolice shootoutsniper riflepolice chasetruck driverengineerex soldierrussian mafiadeath of girlfriendship captainpolice dogpolice funeralself destruct (See All) |
Period: | 2000szip line |
Story: | parallel montageevil laughterdouble lifegasolinecynicismmaniachatemanipulationcourtcharacter's point of view camera shotevil manrace against timepoisondouble crosschild in peril …false accusationjudgemontagecriminalpunched in the facepartykissdogbloodviolencesequelinterviewbare chested malefighttitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasethree word titlesurprise endingpistolfirecell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathfistfightmachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chestface slapshotgunrescueslow motion scenewritten by directorarrestgunfightbrawlfalling from heightmaskletterbased on comicshowdownrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbombsecond partcar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolverkung fuscientistshot in the backreportersubjective cameragood versus evilflashlightjournalistassassinbound and gaggedbased on comic bookgangambushterroristaxedisguiseambulancedeath of frienddrug dealerbridgeimpalementmixed martial artsprisonertied to a chairexploding carman with glassestrialno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armyassassinationhit by a carpolice officer killedvannews reportcigar smokingmarriage proposalbartenderduelattempted murderlimousineone against manyorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangercostumeclownkeyperson on fireelectrocutionmissioncover upknocked outkicked in the faceopening action scenebankstreet shootoutscarbodyguardexploding bodypolicewomandie hard scenariotied upthreatened with a knifebank robberysilencervigilantenewspaper headlinesubtitled scenecorrupt copstylized violencehenchmanak 47crime bossropeuzifalling down stairshand grenadegrenadedestructionburned aliveflyingwarehouseelectronic music scoremass murdergothicsociopathlawhelmetlifting someone into the aircowboy hathong kongmutilationjail cellwalkie talkiemobsterloss of loved oneexploding buildingkicked in the stomachblockbusterswat teamdesperationservantpress conferencejumping from heightfaked deathparking garageparadehonorrocket launcheranimal attackschizophreniasocial commentarybroken legmasked manpresumed deadwatching televisionduct tape over mouththugcrime scenedamsel in distressdivingprison guardtensionface painttelescopeexplosiveinventorhatredimpostormercilessnesspower outagechaosgash in the facepool tabledeath threatevacuationsuper villainescape attemptfather figurebutlerpunched in the chestdark herodynamitejumping through a windowthrown through a windowassault riflebilliardsbooby trapaerial shotparachutetitle at the endconvictvoice over letterbulletproof vestbody landing on a carlonerpolice raiddark pastlens flarerescue missiontragic herogadgetlaughingbruiselasersightsecret identityterrorist plotkilling spreedeath of loved onedc comicsrpgburned to deathferryexploding helicopterdaggernewspaper clippingcoinmoral dilemmagatling gunmedia coveragedrugged drinkmob bossrocketheroismnews reportershot through a windowreference to elvis presleybag of moneyaccountantmadmanmysterious manmagic trickface maskreturning character killed offrobbertimebombvigilantismhuman monsterarmored carcrutchessuit and tietelling someone to shut upcomputer crackeracidskyscraperbank robberidealismbillionairenurse uniformno title at beginningfemale lawyerhanging upside downburnt faceurban decaymind gamehelicopter crashanarchyhit by a truckvigilante justicedistrict attorneysawed off shotgunnihilismbusiness cardoffscreen killingcrashing through a windowaction violencescarecrowconsciencebody bagaltered version of studio logomoney launderingcorrupt policefight the systemcaperussian rouletteanarchistcar set on firefamous scorefilmed killingmafia bossmetal detectortwo way mirrorvideo footagedisfigured faceopen endedcamouflagefemale copoverturning carmenacecrime fightertragic pastgarbage trucktragic endingmasked heromasked villainreference to abraham lincolncrowbarpsychological torturejailbreakprivate jetcockney accentfundraisertext messagebagpipesdog attackimprovised weaponburn victimceofingerprintpool hallmass murdererprison wardenabandoned warehousebroken neckfamous linepencilwrongful arrestkicking in a doorjujitsuknocked out with a gun buttman with no namesocial decayvillain arrestedevil clowninnocent person killedmasked superherocrime spreesecret pastthrown from a carfictional cityreturning character with different actorballet dancerescaped mental patienttruckerpolice commissionersittingtragic villaingangstacoerciondecoyjumping from a rooftoptalk show hostgadgetryjob promotionhands tiedbank vaultdetonatornewscasterbank heistkiller clowngadget carseaplaneruthlessnessbritish actor playing american charactercriminal mastermindman wearing a wigpsychological manipulationrescue attemptarmored truckcar keysfall to deathmob of reporterscomic heromasked vigilantepenthousemotorcycle stuntcorrupt businessmanbank managermaster servant relationshipfemale judgerottweilerpool cuesuper computervisionarygreen hairhomoeroticdual identitygas grenadefragments of glasshit by a busscarred faceburning moneycaught in a netanti villainman dressed as a womanshipping containerfalse confessionnational guardstar died before releaseclown makeupgrappling hookplaying cardstrapped to a bombthrown from heightlamborghinisecret laboratorywuxia fictionclown facedomestic terrorisminterrogation roommasked criminalgeiger counterabandoned hospitalnumber in character's namesonarlifting a male into the airslide locked backjokerbroken anklecostumed heroescalationmaulingname tagambiguous titleshardcargo planepushed from heightrailyardwhite glovesappeared on tv newspile of moneyclown maskexplosives expertfacial disfigurementgothamnihilistcopycatface burnmachine pistolhuman bombvideoconferencingconflicted herodeath of cast member18 wheelerbatmanbroken boneexperimental technologythrown off a balconyflipping a coincouncilorburning a documentdeformed faceknife in shoedrug supplierconcept carcrime sagaelectronic music score in style of orchestral music scorethrown from a buildingblack maskevil smilebat signalburning letterlack of trustsequel to a reboottossing a coinbullet proof automobileforeshadowegg timerfake nursefloodlightglasgow smilephone bombremote detonatorkilled in carletter bombthe jokerbroken limbchief executive officerflipping coinjoker cardbatman jokerbomb detonation devicecoin flipsarcastic clapping (See All) |
Two petty if violent criminals kidnap a girl being paid $1m to be a surrogate mother. As the baby is for a gangster the pair's demand for money sees several henchmen and assorted other ruthless characters head after them to Mexico. Bullets rather than talking are always going to settle this one.
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedyindependent filmcult filmconspiracy |
Themes: | extramarital affairangerpregnancymoneyinfidelitydeathfriendshipmurderrevengesuicidekidnappingbetrayaltortureescapegangster …deceptionparanoiaredemption (See All) |
Mood: | goreneo noircar chasepoetic justice |
Locations: | barhotelnightclubdesertelevatorapartmentpolice stationpolice cartruckmotelmexicogas stationbrothel |
Characters: | pregnant womanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctortattooprostitutepolice officerbabyhostagetough guyinterracial relationshipsniperolder man younger woman relationshippolice shootoutsniper rifle …pimppolice arrestold friend (See All) |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | phone bookcheating wifestalkingpay phonescreamingstalkerdouble crossold mancriminalpunched in the facecryingtelephone callcigarette smokinggunblood …violenceinterviewbare chested malefightsurprise endingpistolshowervoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestface slapshotgunrescuewritten by directorarrestgunfightbrawlshowdownrifleheld at gunpointtearscar crashinterrogationrevolvershot in the backf wordgay slurambushmassacreambulanceimpalementdinertoiletanti herodisarming someonepolice officer killedshot in the legcoffeeon the rungunshotattempted murderone against manyorganized crimebinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangerfugitiveproduct placementopening action sceneshot in the shoulderscarbodyguardinjectionpursuitchildbirthdirectorial debutshot in the armstylized violenceak 47eavesdroppingcard gamerevelationhead butthypodermic needleshot in the stomachtied to a bedwalkie talkiekicked in the stomachbuttocksvideotapemexican standoffransommasked manwatching televisionpump action shotgunstealing a carshopliftingattempted suicideblood on facedual wieldconvenience storegunshot woundevacuationpolice officer shotblood on shirtdeceitbulletproof vestexistentialismsirenlandlordsouthern accentplaying cardsdesert eagleshot through a windowbag of moneyaccountantlaundrydriftershot in the neckspit in the facepistol whippolice officer shot in the chesttwo man armysecuritydouble barreled shotgungunslingerstretcherbusiness cardoffscreen killingunsubtitled foreign languagegun violencebullet woundbleeding to deathrussian roulettesole black character dies clichesurrogate mothershot in the throatshot in the foottragic endingbutt slapshot through a doorshot in the crotchfemale gunfighterneo westernwrongful arrestsperm donorinnocent person killedpolice officer shot in the headvideo cassettebullet proof vestthrown from a carmodern westerntruck stopbilingualshot through a wallleft for deadman punches a womandisobeying ordersfragments of glasspulp fictionsperm bankenforcersonogramservice stationtelescopic riflebagmanscheming wifeno cell phone signalpregnant woman in jeopardylabor painsfederale (See All) |
Earl Brooks is a highly respected businessman and was recently named Portland's Man of the Year. He hides a terrible secret however: he is a serial killer known as the Thumbprint Killer. He has been attending AA meetings and has kept his addiction to killing under control for two years now but his a …lter ego, Marshall, has re-appeared and is pushing him to kill again. When he does kill a couple while they are making love, he is seen and photographed by someone who also has his own death and murder fetish. In a parallel story, the police detective investigating the murder is having problems of her own. She is going through a messy divorce and a violent criminal who had vowed revenge some years before has escaped from prison and is after her. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspensecult film |
Themes: | blackmailpsychopathdivorceangerinvestigationpregnancymarriagefriendshipmurderdeathlovesuicidekidnappingfeardeception …seductionsadismabductioncrueltydyingtraumamurder of husband (See All) |
Mood: | gorerainnightmaremurder suicide |
Locations: | taxihospitalrestaurantchurchhotelcemeteryairplanekitchenofficerooftopstorm |
Characters: | lawyerpolicemandetectivefather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorserial killerstudentdancerpolice detectivesecretaryex husband ex wife relationship |
Story: | door keydouble lifebeing followedfollowing someonemaniacevil mandouble crosscriminalshootingcryingtelephone callgunkissfemale nuditycharacter name in title …bloodmale nudityviolenceflashbackmasturbationsex scenefemale rear nuditydancingnipplesphotographtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingpistolpunctuation in titlecell phoneshootoutwoman on topdreamcorpseunderwearblood splattercar accidentmirrorshot in the chesturinationshot in the headcomputersex in bedsecrettearsbeddead bodycafehallucinationvoyeurprayertelephonenewspaperbedroomflashlightbradisguisestabbingthroat slittingbridgedinervanshot in the legshot in the foreheadlatex glovesgravestrippingprologuebusinessmanfactorychampagneumbrellacollege studentshot in the shoulderwigdeath of husbandwitnessmurderersilencerpickup truckeyeglassesfireplacedesireaddictionbreaking and enteringheavy rainice creamcaught having sexbeardcovered in bloodparking garageblack humordead womans&mpeeping tomschizophreniahomicidecrime scenestabbed in the throatmercilessnessstabbed in the neckmillionaireconvenience storeshovelscissorshit on the headsurprisedead manalternate realitybody landing on a cardead woman with eyes opendivorceenude woman murderedreckless drivingexhibitionismfemale detectivelyinginterrupted sexserial murderpsychopathic killeryellingclosetrepeated scenehead woundmen's bathroomescalatorhomicidal maniacvacuum cleanermasochismblood stainimaginary friendframedsplit personalityescaped convicthearing voicesjacketwetting pantsflight attendantdnaconscienceemergency roombleeding to deathmurder witnesshit with a shovelclothingalter egomultiple murderman wearing glassesbmwcruisingwet clothesschizophrenicalcoholics anonymousmurder of a nude womanfingerprintbanquetportland oregonapprenticehatchetintercomthrown from a carovenstabbed with scissorsjoggerdance classwife swappingdriver's licensetalking to oneselfcrossword puzzlekilled during sexstrobe lightmultiple homiciderainy nightwoman shot in the foreheadsafe deposit boxdead woman on bedroad ragedance studiosidewalk cafespying on couple having sexneon lightpotterylawyer client relationshipdoor lockstaringimaginary personsecret compartmentalimonynude man murderedurinating in fearcollege dropoutphilanthropistincriminating photographattempted kidnappingexercyclefetishistmurder of a nude manincriminating evidenceamateur photographerlack of evidenceaa meetingprocess serversadomasochistflip phonepalo alto californiareference to stanford universitygood becoming evilmechanical engineervolvo 240barcelona chairburner phoneurge to kill (See All) |
Ned Racine is a seedy small town lawyer in Florida. During a searing heatwave he's picked up by married Matty Walker. A passionate affair commences but it isn't long before they realise the only thing standing in their way is Matty's rich husband Edmund. A plot hatches to kill him but will they pull … it off? (Read More)
Subgenre: | conspiracytragedyerotic thriller |
Themes: | guiltobsessionextramarital affairangerinvestigationadulterymoneymurderprisondeceptionseductionparanoiasexualitygreedwealth |
Mood: | neo noirnight |
Locations: | courtroomboatsmall townbarbeachrestaurantbathtubpolice stationpolice carocean |
Characters: | lawyerdetectivehusband wife relationshipprostitutepolice officerlittle girlwaitresslustpolice detectivesecretaryaunt niece relationshipmurder for hire |
Period: | 1980ssummer |
Story: | adulteresslightersuspectcynicismcheating wifeglassesdouble crossjudgeislandliecigarette smokingkissfemale nudityblood …male nudityfemale frontal nuditysex scenefightdancingnipplesexplosionleg spreadingsurprise endingpantiesfirefondlingcorpseface slapsex in bedbeersunglassesbombmarijuanajailrevolvertelephonecleavagegay slurflashlightbrawineconcertmansionwidowwhite pantiesdinnerbrunettescantily clad femalesearchfemme fatalecigar smokingbeaten to deathclownpassionsuitcaseringconvertibletrapratsuspiciongraffitiarsongirl in pantieseyeglasseslawjoggingjail cellbuttockswristwatchfloridavisitaudiencefaked deathmale underwearwhiskeywindattorneyexplosiveplayboy magazineboxer shortsfanmourningunfaithful wifebroken glasssex talkmiami floridaframe uphit on the headcon artistpanties pulled downfogmustachepierattractionbriefcaseopening a doorsirenmusic bandreflectionadulterous wifepresentstrategylong hairlast will and testamentblack manabandoned houselizardsuitreal estateearringmasochismcall girlcoca colamarried couplemaking outsweatrobepearl necklaceurinalfemale villainstation wagonlip synchingshockfamous scorefatal attractionheatwhite dressblack dresstieslappencilveilsmoking potpanties hit the floorfedoraconidentity swapidentity theftrearview mirrorhandkerchiefwillweldingsecrecytimerbreaking glassvillainess played by lead actressboardwalkgazebomale dancereroticismceiling fanfake suicidewashroomplan gone wrongwind chimeadultererashtrayheat waveteaseman and woman in bedchevrolet corvettereference to fred astaireair conditionerboathousestraw hatchest hairdrawbridgerubber duckspiderwebinquirynegligeelecherprenuptial agreementdupepatsyheadlightsair conditioninghot weatherslipbandstandhigh school yearbookbeneficiarychimefrivolityice teaperson thought dead is alivecrimes of passionlecheryslit skirtfemale corrupts maleprofessional failurewife hates husband (See All) |
In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival ma …gicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences. (Read More)
Subgenre: | tragedysteampunk |
Themes: | executionunfaithfulnessobsessionextramarital affairangerdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancyadulteryinfidelitymurderdeathfriendshiploverevenge …suicidekidnappingbetrayalprisonfearfuneraldeceptionmagicgriefrivalrytheatredeath of wifepanicwilderness (See All) |
Mood: | rainambiguous ending |
Locations: | courtroomsmall towntrainbarrestaurantforesthotelsnowcemeterylondon englandwaterwoodsstorm |
Characters: | lawyerpolicemanfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefriendbrother brother relationshipboygirlpolice officeractorbabylittle girllittle boydaughter …chinesefatheramericanaunt nephew relationshipself inflicted injury (See All) |
Period: | 19th century1900s1890s |
Story: | parallel montagedoor keycarouselframed for murderblind mancourtjudgemontageold manshootingbased on novelgunbloodflashbacktwo word title …bare chested malephotographtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingpistolfirevoice over narrationcorpseshot to deathhorseshot in the chestshotguncatdrinksecretfalling from heightletterheld at gunpointbeerlingeriedead bodycafejailhandcuffsrevolvercandleaxemountaindisguiseprisonernonlinear timelinetrialno opening creditsbirdcoffinvoice overgraveyarddrowninggunshotflash forwardtheaterargumentcostumechampagnelightninghangingdiarydeath of brotherhairy chesttrapstagecharacter says i love youshot in the armtwinsacrificetrustapplauseropeentertainmentsabotagefireplacebulletkilling an animalrevelationcagefameperformancejail cellmagicianloss of loved onemorgueagentlossservantaudiencefaked deathtorchbroken legguardattorneysevered fingerthundermourninginventorbackstageimpostorpartnershovelwizardtheatre audiencemakeupevidencefogcanetied feetlanternbroken armhorse and carriagecointeleportationmain character diesposterplaying cardsdoppelgangervictorian eraillusionstage showelectricitywifemagic trickburied alivenotebookgatebandagetwist endingjournalseancetelling someone to shut upinventiontombstoneperformerwatchdouble barreled shotguncoloradotwin brotherdrunkardshow businesshusbandnewspaper articletavernassistantbusiness cardfinger cut offshot in the handhanged manchainedenglishmanentertaineranimal experimentationdead birdlimpin medias resblack catdeath by drowningtrapdoorhorse and wagoncockney accentsledgehammerdeath by gunshotfake moustacheflashback within a flashbackcasketfake accentlockdovetop hatarm slingcryptfalling through the floorflintlock pistoldoubleprotective malestagecoachmistlight bulbshacklestransportationdevotionhand injuryillusionistman wearing a wigoil lampbaby carriagebroken fingergallowsgeneratorheadstonehanged womanransackinghidden identitylimpingstopwatchtheatrical agentdualitystage magicianhand woundsame actor playing two characterslocksmithsolicitoractor playing dual roleelectric fencecanarymagician's assistantlightbulbcompetitorexecution by hangingmachinerydying repeatedlywater tankreference to thomas edisonlookalikesame actor playing two characters simultaneously on screenhuman duplicationpledgeartificial humancondemned to deathyear 1899duplicatepantaloonarm in a slingsleight of handencryptionhangman's noosecoin trickduplicationprotective fathershowmanfingers shot offholding someone's head underwateridentity swappingfalling through a staircasestage actvoice over diaryelectrical generatorhansom cabunderwater escapefake hangingshowmanshipfinger injuryroyal albert hall londonworkhousebookingbouncing a balluncertainty principlecolorado springs coloradoprestigerubber ballgymnastic ringscatching a bulletroyal albert hall (See All) |
In South Boston, the state police force is waging war on Irish-American organized crime. Young undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate run by gangland chief Frank Costello. While Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence, Colin Sullivan, a hardened young criminal wh …o has infiltrated the state police as an informer for the syndicate is rising to a position of power in the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by their double lives, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations they have penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there is a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly in danger of being caught and exposed to the enemy - and each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save themselves. But is either willing to turn on their friends and comrades they've made during their long stints undercover? (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmdocumentary footagecrime epic |
Themes: | executionguiltextramarital affairangerinvestigationdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancymoneyinfidelitydeathmurderfriendshiplovedrugs …betrayaljealousyprisontorturefuneralgangsterdeceptionrobberyracismcorruptionbrutalitydeath of mothermafiahumiliationsurveillancephotographydyingpolice corruptionchinese mafia (See All) |
Mood: | gorerainneo noir |
Locations: | boattrainhospitalbarbeachrestaurantchurchswimming poolcarcemeterywaterairportelevatorkitchenapartment …police stationpolice carcityrooftopchinagas stationtunnelschool bus (See All) |
Characters: | pregnantlawyerpolicemandetectivesingerpoliceafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooprostitutepolice officertough guychristianhitman …killerpsychiatristuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutchinese americanpolice sergeantself inflicted gunshot woundpolice surveillancepolice funeralself deceptionasian gangster (See All) |
Story: | parallel montagedouble lifepassionate kissaccidental killingscreamingdouble crossmontagestrangulationold mancriminallieshootingpunched in the facecryingtelephone call …singingcigarette smokinggunkissfemale nuditybloodviolenceinterviewflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malefightphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifelesbian kisschasesurprise endingpantiespistolshowerfirefondlingcell phoneshootouthigh heelsbeatingshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfistfightfoodmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestblonderemakeshot in the headshotgunwatching tvcomputerarrestgunfightbrawlthongfalling from heightheld at gunpointrunninglingeriecar crashinterrogationcafejailhandcuffsreference to jesus christrevolverrivercleavagespygay slurorphanbedroomoperabrabound and gaggedambushambulancestabbingdeath of frienddrug dealerbridgeeatingcocainedinerstabbed in the chestsubwayexploding carbrunetteman with glassesnunno opening creditsscantily clad femalecoffindrawingpolice officer killedspankingvangraveyardnews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadracial slurpainconfessionlimousinedrug addictorganized crimeblack pantiesmicrophonebeaten to deathdangerprologuefbiliarundercoverproduct placementscreamflowersdomestic violencestreet shootoutlong takepursuitdatewitnesssilencerobscene finger gesturereference to william shakespearekissing while having sexespionagegraffitikillingheroinarsoncorrupt copblack americanheart attackcrime bossuzigolfcaptaindestructionhead buttwarehousewoundcomic bookragefbi agentmobsterwatching a moviesevered handblack humorhomeburialdead womanmexican standoffapartment buildingthugrampagecrime scenepump action shotgunswitchbladetarget practicebloody nosepillssurveillance cameramobile phoneitalian americanboston massachusettskickingmercilessnesspool tableconvenience storedark humorgunshot woundshot in the facebroken glassmentorensemble castfather figurecigarette lighterswamparchival footagedeath of protagonistprideblood on shirtdead manwedding ringundercover copcellphonedisfigurementpolice raidbroken armethnic slurmain character diesfirefighternasamob bossleather jacketimpotencetranslatorabandoned buildingnarrated by characterbag of moneyearphonesmenstruationmolotov cocktailirish americanstreet gangdockglovesdoubtgolf clubbitternessstandoffgovernorhideoutinformantno title at beginningdrug dealtriadmind gameinfertilitywhistlingbaseball caphead injuryunsubtitled foreign languagecdcriminal gangracial prejudicetaiwanpsychoanalysisbleeding to deathmurder witnesscar set on firecop killertwo way mirrorbadgebouncermultiple murderrealtorreference to abraham lincolnbaginformermagnifying glassbloody violencemolemain character shottext messageflashback within a flashbackmob violenceslapabandoned warehousewiretappingflash cameramob hitbudweiserscottish accentslide showreference to sigmund freudknife in the chestdrug tradejob promotionreference to john lennongarrotebandaged handindian americanmicrochipdinner datefall to deathbroken handcriminal syndicatebreaking down a doorgrave side ceremonysnitchhousing projectopera houseirapenitentiaryharvard universitykilled in an elevatorpolice badgereference to shakespeare's macbethstabbed in the bellyshot in the kneeethnic conflicthands tied behind backstate trooperwalking in the rainbattering rampolice academyprescriptionangel costumecd playerduffel baghomeland securitymale in a showerreference to bruce leesuicide thoughtswaterfrontethnic hatredbegins with narrationsex jokeice pickalleywayvaliumhand bandagesonogramvoice recordingromantic trianglewarrantbeeperpuerto rican americanprotection racketbloodstainhit over the head with a bottleice cream parlorirish mobfake penisporno theaterirish accentmilitary secretkneed in the crotchremake of asian filmfinal examgarrottingpoliceman uniformtailing a suspectmob executiontheatre boxtv monitorlost identitypolice trainingwindchimedriving rangegun dealerreference to james joycetorn shirtflag draped coffiniris shotpatriot actassault and batteryelite teamstate policegraduation ceremonyirish gangsterthrown from a buildingcounter espionageinsurance moneyirish mafiapolice cadetpolice internal affairsplaying bagpipeswoman wearing mismatched lingeriebaggage handlerliving with grandmotherone million dollarsstabbed with an ice pickoxycontinshot on locationfetal ultrasoundbegging to be killedpakistani americanrugby gamesocial security numberblowing smoke ringscranberry juicejohn lennon quotationremake of chinese filmwatching an operacaller iddead woman on a beachpolish slurreference to nathaniel hawthorne (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: | suspenseblack comedyindependent filmcult filmpsycho thrillerpsychological thrilleramerican horror |
Themes: | executioninsanityblackmailpsychopathdivorceangerinvestigationweddingdrunkennessdrinkingmoneyinfidelityfriendshipmurderdeath …revengedrugsrapechristmasjealousyfeartortureescapedeceptionmemorybrutalityparanoiadrug usemental illnessrivalryevilabusebreak upgreedpaniccannibalismhomelessnessfashionwealthmadness (See All) |
Mood: | goresatireneo noirslasherambiguous ending |
Locations: | taxinew york citybarrestauranthelicopterbathtubnightclubapartmentpolice caroffice |
Characters: | lawyerpolicemandetectivepolicehomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshipprostitutepolice officerserial killerkillerlustsecurity guardvillainsecretaryterror …cousin cousin relationshipamericanpolice shootoutpolice chasehomeless manslasher killerserial murdererjewish americanself narrationcheating on one's girlfriendsex with prostitutesex killer (See All) |
Period: | 1980schristmas party |
Story: | manicuresense of smellphone boothgossipmaniacevil manpay phonescreamingdouble crossmontagestrangulationcryingpartycigarette smokingbased on novel …gundogkissfemale nudityf ratedbloodmale nudityviolencethreesomefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested malesex scenefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditydancingnipplesphotographexplosionknifeleg spreadingchasesurprise endingpantiespistolshowerfirevoice over narrationfondlingcell 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 yorkaxevideo cameraambulancestabbingwomanimpalementcocainestabbed to deathstabbed in the chestexploding carmodelsevered headscantily clad femaledrawingcontroversypolice officer killedvoice overcigar smokingshot in the foreheadbartenderracial slurconfessionattempted murderlimousineblack pantiesbusinessmanchampagnesex with shoes onmassagemistaken identitymissing personkicked in the facechristmas treescreamshot in the shoulderfemale removes her clothesdatepigpremarital sexmurdererfirst parthandgunkillingblood spattersplatterprivate detectivesurgerychainsawmachismoeyeglassescloseted homosexualpornographywaiteranswering machinefireplacerevelationmass murderlooking at oneself in a mirrortape recordersociopathscene during opening creditslifting someone into the airragevirusexercisewatching a moviebuttockseccentricimpersonationpsychocovered 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 trunknarcissismreference to donald trumpdance clubwoman in bra and pantiesnihilismyuppiedruggedbathrobebusiness cardoffscreen killingcdeasterbumpearl 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 drinkraincoatmisanthropeambiguitytwin towerscuisinemultiple personality disordervideotaped sexworld trade centersadisticstockbrokerharvard universitynylonswashroomdissectionover the tophigh risedouble murderdragging a dead bodygory violenceeast coastsickolock of hairstreet walkeraxe murdererchauvinismunreliable narratorgruesomepornographic videotanning bedfirst lesbian experiencelasciviousnessmistletoemurder 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) |
Based on the first of a trilogy by Tom Rob Smith and set in the Stalin era of the Soviet Union. The plot is about an idealistic pro-Stalin security officer who decides to investigate a series of child murders in a country where supposedly this sort of crime doesn't exist. The state would not hear of … the existence of a child murderer let alone a serial killer. He gets demoted and exiled but decides, with just the help of his wife, to continue pursuing the case. (Read More)
Themes: | executionblackmailpsychopathinvestigationpregnancymurderrevengesuicidetortureparanoiasadismrivalrybullyingadoptioncommunism …traumapolice investigationchildhood trauma (See All) |
Locations: | trainschoolwoodsrussiatrain station |
Characters: | policemandetectiveteacherhusband wife relationshipsoldierphotographerbullycolleague colleague relationshiprunning from police |
Period: | 1950s1940s1930syear 1945 |
Story: | punch in facebeing followedsuspectfollowing someonemaniacevil manstrangulationcriminalshootingcryingbased on novelsexnumber in titleviolenceflashback …bare chested malefightshowerbased on true storyshootoutface slaparrestdead bodyclassroomspyfoot chaseorphansuicide attemptprisonersubwayconfessiontheaterlocker roomdeath of childinjectionsoviet uniondeath of sonwitnesssuspicionsecret agentgay couplerunawayberlin germanytraitorundergroundcommunistcrying womanorphanagecrying manswitchblademurder of a childfamily dinnercoinmoral dilemmadictatorshipmoscow russiamudserial murderinvestigatorveterinarianrailwayloss of childpolitical prisonerinformerwoman slaps a mansecret policeman hits a womandouble agenttotalitarianismeuropean historyreference to josef stalinstalinismtorture chamberdeath by shootingchild murdererheadmistressrussian historypolice stateserial child killerrepressed homosexualmud wrestlingdissidenttotalitarian statefake namemurder by stabbingpointing a gun on someoneyear 1953jumping from a trainforced confessionpolitical murdermurder by stranglingpolitical crimedeath by stabbingnaked corpseyear 1933denunciationwife slaps husbandsuspicious husbandilliteratetorture roomfalse pregnancyfake pregnancydeath by stranglingmodus operandirussian flagjumping from a moving trainpoliceman as protagonisttotalitarian regime (See All) |
The Girl on the Train is the story of Rachel Watson's life post-divorce. Every day, she takes the train in to work in New York, and every day the train passes by her old house. The house she lived in with her husband, who still lives there, with his new wife and child. As she attempts to not focus o …n her pain, she starts watching a couple who live a few houses down -- Megan and Scott Hipwell. She creates a wonderful dream life for them in her head, about how they are a perfect happy family. And then one day, as the train passes, she sees something shocking, filling her with rage. The next day, she wakes up with a horrible hangover, various wounds and bruises, and no memory of the night before. She has only a feeling: something bad happened. Then come the TV reports: Megan Hipwell is missing. Rachel becomes invested in the case and trying to find out what happened to Megan, where she is, and what exactly she herself was up to that same night Megan went missing. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspensemelodramapsychological thriller |
Themes: | psychopathdivorceextramarital affairangerinvestigationdrunkennesspregnancyinfidelitymarriagefriendshipmurderdeathrevengebetrayaljealousy …fearescapedeceptionvoyeurismmemoryparanoiadepressionredemptiongriefhome invasionpanicunemploymentamnesiaaffairpolice investigation (See All) |
Mood: | neo noirnightmare |
Locations: | trainnew york citybarrestaurantforestcarmotorcyclebathtubwoodsapartmentpolice stationpolice cartunneltrain stationsex in shower …sex in the woodssex in woods (See All) |
Characters: | detectivefather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfemale protagonistbabyartistalcoholicpolice detectivepsychiatristex husband ex wife relationshipcrying babypolice sergeant |
Story: | man kills a womanfollowing someonemaniaccheating wifehatestalkingmanipulationcharacter's point of view camera shotstalkerdouble crossfalse accusationstrangulationcriminalcryingbased on novel …kissfemale nudityf ratednuditybloodviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterviewflashbackmasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nuditynipplesphotographknifesurprise endingpantiesshowertopless female nudityvoice over narrationcell phonewoman on topbeatingcorpseblood splatterblondeslow motion scenecomputerarrestsex in bedbare buttsecretpaintingrunninghallucinationvoyeuralcoholf wordsubjective cameranew yorktoplesswomanstabbed to deathnonlinear timelinebrunetteno opening creditsdrawingnews reportattempted murderpublic nuditybeaten to deathdangerfired from the jobfantasy sequencemissing personcover upknocked outfemale full rear nuditydisappearancedeath of husbandlaptoppolicewomanpremarital sexsuspiciongardenprofanitytherapytopless womaneavesdroppingrevelationaddictionsociopathjoggingbeardbuttockscrying womantherapistdriving a carart gallerynaked womanblood on facestabbed in the throathatredpool tablestabbed in the necknippleblood on shirtcellphonebalconyred pantiesdark pastdivorceephonefemale in showerabusive husbandneighborhoodswearingmiscarriagelyingnannywoman in bathtubmemory lossimpotencetaking a showerdark secretviolence against womenreference to facebookplaying pooltwist endingnudesuit and tiegolf clubblackoutrear nudityshoutingwhodunitfacebooknihilismstrong languagescene of the crimewoman kills a mancowgirl sex positiondomestic abusenymphomaniacfemale coptragic pastimprovised weaponflashback within a flashbackalcoholics anonymousnakedwrongful arrestbreaking a bottle over someone's headbreaking a mirrorsex from behindjealous husbanddrunken womanloss of memorysex addictiondecomposing bodyenglishwoman abroadborderline personality disorderfemale in a showerlearning the truthbutt nakedsex addictbritish actor playing american characterdead husbandsnorricamwoman's bare buttbeer bottlehit with a rockmissing womanipadsex with neighborwoman in a bathtubdrunk womanbludgeoned to deathmurder of a pregnant womantherapy sessionfemale full back nudityunreliable narratorquitting jobex husbandwoman showeringbare assnaked outdoorspool ballcorkscrewsplashed with watergrabbed by the throatwoman beaterman and woman naked in bednihilistbath tubnude showerself defenceshoweringnarcissistic personality disorderpositive pregnancy testwriting on a mirrorcowgirl sexmentally disturbed personlipstick on mirrornaked woman in beddiscovering one is pregnantwife kills husbandgaslightinggetting drunknude outsidefemale back nuditykilled with a knifesplashing wateralcoholics anonymous meetingnude woman in showervoice messagedeath of ex husbandangry husbandburner phone (See All) |
Hank Palmer is a successful defense attorney in Chicago, who is getting a divorce. When His brother calls with the news that their mother has died, Hank returns to his childhood home to attend the funeral. Despite the brittle bond between Hank and the Judge, Hank must come to his father's aid and de …fend him in court. Here, Hank discovers the truth behind the case, which binds together the dysfunctional family and reveals the struggles and secrecy of the family. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessguiltdivorceextramarital affairangerdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancyadulteryinfidelitymarriagemurderdeathprisonfuneral …memorylonelinessdeath of fatherdeath of motherdysfunctional familycancerredemptionillnessbullyingdeath of wifedyingamnesiamurder of son (See All) |
Mood: | rainmurder trial |
Locations: | courtroomboatsmall townhospitalbarrestaurantchurchcemeteryairplanebicycleairportpolice carlaketruckchicago illinois |
Characters: | lawyerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipgirlreference to godlittle girlbullywaitresssheriff …uncle nephew relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipold frienddivorce lawyerconsidering divorceformer alcoholic (See All) |
Story: | giving a toastframed for murdercynicismcamera shot of feetcheating wifecourtjudgeliekissflashbackbare chested malephotographshowercorpseunderwear …foodcar accidentmirrorurinationface slapdrinkarrestbeersunglassesdead bodycafebathroomf wordsubjective cameranewspaperambulanceeatingdinertoiletsnaketrialcoffinfishinghit by a carvancoffeepainflash forwardconfessiongravewidowerliarumbrellasuitcaseamerican flagtragic eventdeath of sonbasementsuspicionwaterfallnewspaper headlinetrustheart attackterminal illnesschesslooking at oneself in a mirrorlawfraudhome moviecrying manburialstreet lifebreakfastremote controlinnocencesurveillance camerathunderconvenience storeplot twistpridewedding ringalzheimer's diseasecellphoneraised middle fingertrophyriding a bicyclechildhood memorymemory losscontractman cryingimpotencehit and runvideo surveillancedementiatestimonytractorhomecomingmetaphorreading aloudblackoutlooking out a windowbicyclingselfishnesstombstone17 year oldjurytornadohospital bedknocking on a doornarcissismpolice interrogationscene of the crimetattooed womanbreaking a windowprison visitfuneral homecadillacfather son estrangementparolegravestonereference to ronald reaganlegacymorphinevending machinefemale bartenderpurgatorymovie cameraincestuous desirediarrheamale vomitingsurveillance footagepackingmanslaughterindianapaternityoverhead shotchemotherapycourthouseinsurance fraudice cream conecrossword puzzlebailreference to pablo picassomovie projectorverdictlaw studentjoke tellingtrailer trashplaying chessreference to the bibleurinating on someonediagnosispenis slurchildhood homerental carstubbornnessceiling fanporchwalking in the raincivil servantgenerosityincestuous kissmale in a showerillegitimate daughterbirth certificateguilty verdictpaternity revealedpostmodernismmurder by drowningaccused of murder8mm filmfalling off a bicyclereference to pink floydreference to metallicachild supportforgetfulnessbumper stickercross examinationbarefoot mankilling a deermissing someonepro bonoreference to ulysses s. granthigh school yearbookblood clotcrawling on the floorknock knock jokemagic 8 ballbicycle crashreference to willie nelsonclenched fistmug shotmens roomnew york cityscapevisiting mother's gravejury selectionmistrialreference to the boy scoutsvomiting into a toilet bowlsnapping turtle72 year oldcadillac devilledeep freezerimpounding a carbroken car headlightcolon cancerflag at half mastfood freezerhydrangeapercocet (See All) |
After Iggy's long-time girlfriend is murdered and the whole town agrees he is the killer, he awakens one morning with horns and the townspeople soon confess their sins. Once knowing the sins of the people, he is facing the true killer of his beloved girlfriend.
Subgenre: | supernaturalmurder mysteryurban fantasy |
Themes: | angerinvestigationdrunkennessinfidelityfriendshipdeathmurderloverevengerapereligionjealousysupernatural powerdeath of mothercancer …illnessevilalcoholismcrueltytraumadevilpolice investigationmurder of a police officernear death experiencedeath of daughterrape and murder (See All) |
Locations: | small townhospitalbarchurchforestcemeterywoodspolice carsex outsidesex in a carsex in chaircar on firesex outdoorssex in woods |
Characters: | lawyerpriestpolicemanteenage boyfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctor …brother brother relationshipteenage girlgirlpolice officernursemusicianlove trianglechristianbest friendreference to godlittle girlgay kisswaitressinterracial relationshipchristianityalcoholicchildhood friendyounger version of charactercheating girlfriendreligious fanaticdeath of girlfriendbetrayal by friend (See All) |
Story: | murder suspectsetting a firepointing a gun at someonepunch in facedrunken manframed for murderbeing followedgasolinesuspectaccidental killingfollowing someonecheating wifeliepunched in the facecrying …cigarette smokingbased on novelfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolenceone word titlebare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nudityfightinterracial sexphotographtitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nudityexplosionfiretopless female nudityvoice over narrationshot to deathshot in the chesturinationblondeface slapshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvundressingbrawlsecretletterdead bodyhallucinationhandcuffsreference to jesus christprayerreportergay slurnewspaperjournalistcandlestabbingimpalementcocainedinerstabbed in the chestsnakenonlinear timelineno opening creditsscantily clad femaleunderwater sceneshot in the legnecklacetransformationbartendergunshotconfessionattempted murderpublic nuditydrug addictcursevirginbeaten to deathprotestperson on firedollstatueringscarhairy chestcrosswitnesscharacter says i love youloss of motherredheadarsonterminal illnesstopless womancloseted homosexualrockanswering machineburned aliveaddictionheavy raingay characterdrugfriendship between menlistening to musicgroup of friendstold in flashbackcaught having sexdemonstrationmagazinecrying womanvisitteddy bearcrying manpresumed deaddrug overdosepump action shotgunsevered fingerbreakupblood on faceconfrontationunfaithful wiferejectionbroken glassjunkietaking a picturepolice officer shotfirst kissdeath of protagonistfriendship between boyswedding ringmale male kissbarefoot femaleinjusticechainriding a bicycleplaying pianoseattle washingtonengagement ringsinmale objectificationblood on camera lensbarking dogtaking a photographporn magazinecartoon on tvoutcastmolotov cocktailstuffed animalplaying poolrepeated scenehead blown offdoubtpiano playingloss of daughtertemptationmale in underwearoutsiderdouble barreled shotgunhospital roommasturbation reference13 year oldexhibitionistgramophonereceptionistbare chested boywormstreet fightbitten in the neckman punching a womantaking off shirthandcuffedtopless girlconscienceurinatingtrumpetsleeping in a carevil womancar set on firewatermelonmurder attemptmurder by gunshottreehousedance scenehiding placeriding a bikepitchforkseductive behaviormemorialrescue from drowningtaking off clothesundressing someonetraumatic experienceangstturkeydeath by gunshotburn victimsnake bitehouse on fireimmolationdonutfinding a dead bodysex from behindcloseted gaymale male hugblasphemycrime of passionseductive womanwingsdrug triptitle spoken by narratorvinylman slaps womandaredrunken womanspoiled bratcrying malemoving outhysterical womandiscovering a dead bodyselfish womanhornlearning the truthburnreference to the rolling stoneshand injuryman hits womancharacter says i'm sorryvicarloss of girlfriendtalismanhysterical outburstdeath by shootingantiherotv crewbitten on the armbiblical referencesocial outcastblood on handscherrybreaking upspoiled childhomophobic slurmelonunfaithful girlfriendreference to david bowietrumpet playerpassed out drunkmorse codeoutburstsex at workfalse accusation of murderchildhood flashbackscreaming girlmurder disguised as suicideprivate investigationhit on the head with a rockmurder by shootingbitten in the facesleeping on the floorbrother brother conflictestranged motherupside down camera shotheavy smokerreference to nirvanahornstree houseasthma inhalerbanging head against wallterminally illgay coptalking about masturbationplush toymale female fightreference to jim morrisonangel wingssearch for truthgrieving fatherplaying trumpetspoiled girlbitten by a snakeadvocatepunch in stomachreference to the doorswingcrying for helpbrother brother fightgoodbye letterstabbed with a pitchforkdeath during sexfight between friendschristian fanaticgolf instructorattention seekerdelirium tremensoutdoors sexselfish motheramc gremlinchainletcherry bomb (See All) |
A down and out cynical detective teams up with a down and out ex-quarterback to try and solve a murder case involving a pro football team and a politician.
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedymartial artscult filmconspiracybuddy comedyfootball movie |
Themes: | gamblingblackmailpsychopathextramarital affairinvestigationadulterymoneyfriendshipmurderdeathrevengesuicidekidnappingbetrayaltorture …escapegangsterherodeceptioncorruptionbrutalitydysfunctional familydrug addictionself sacrificemurder of a police officer (See All) |
Mood: | goreneo noircar chasenight |
Locations: | barswimming poolforesthotelcarhelicopterlos angeles californiawoodsapartmentpolice stationstrip clubcar explosioncar bombfire truck |
Characters: | detectivefather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippoliceteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooteenage girlpolice officerphotographerhostagetough guywarrior …action herobullyhitmanalcoholicpolice detectivesniperdaughterpolice shootoutsniper rifledeath of girlfriendself referentialself loathingbetrayal by friendpolice detective hero (See All) |
Period: | 1990s |
Story: | man kills a womanframed for murdercynicismphone boothmanipulationrace against timepay phonedouble crosschild in perilfalse accusationpianopunched in the facecigarette smokingdoggun …female nuditybloodviolencebare breastsinterviewflashbackbare chested malefemale rear nudityfightdancingphotographexplosionknifechasesurprise endingpistolfiretopless female nudityshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenecameraarrestgunfightbrawlbare buttfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointsunglassesbombcar crashinterrogationrevolvercombatstrippershot in the backf wordgay slurassassinambushmassacremansiondeath of friendfour word titlefootballcocaineexploding caranti herodisarming someoneone man armyhit by a carpolice officer killedshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartenderduellimousineone against manydrug addictorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguekaratepuppetlocker roomperson on fireelectrocutionumbrellaproduct placementcover upknocked outopening action sceneactor shares first name with characterstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderscaramerican flagbodyguardexploding bodydie hard scenariothreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolprofanityshot in the armstylized violencehenchmanprivate detectivemachismoanswering machinefireplaceburned alivekilling an animalassassination attemptstreetcopheavy rainice creamcowboy hatcaptiveloss of loved oneamerican footballassaultdysfunctional marriageswat teamdesperationsadomasochismparking garagegun fuinterracial friendshipgun battlepresumed deadthugcrime scenepump action shotgunreverse footageswitchbladestealing a carbloody noseexplosivebuddydual wieldstabbed in the throathatredshot in the facekicked in the crotchm 16title appears in writingfootball playerframe upsenatorstabbed in the legassault riflewisecrack humortough copbody landing on a carkarate chopstadiummisogynydeath of loved oneburned to deathpolitical corruptionprivate investigatorfirefightersouthern accentvodkadjbriberyadulterous wifeharassmentalleysecret servicetaserhiding in a closetpistol whiphead blown offexotic dancergolf clubtwo man armyquick drawbully comeuppancesquirrelbillboardbullet balletframedbuddy cop13 year oldknocked unconscioussawed off shotgunone linerstrong languagegun duelmarching bandaction violencemarriage problemscarnagecorrupt politicianshot in the handmaverick copshot in the footbroken nosegraphic violenceoverturning carrepeated lineexploding housedeath of familysix shootercut into piecescleveland ohiokicking in a doorchild with gunmob hitshoulder holstercomeuppanceexit woundhidden gunchild swearingchild with a guncolt .45c4 explosivesstun gundesert eagle .50stripper polebroken handloss of girlfriendgun katasuitcase of moneytelling a jokegun sauaudio tapeleather pantsbracesquarterbacktroubled productionfootballerpunched in the nosereference to tarzancar phonechild uses a gunalley fightcar falling off a cliffkilled by a propellermean bosssuburbiatrading cardstrip showtrailer narrated by hal douglasformer athletestallionhidden weaponsuitcase bombgambling addictnose pushed into braintrashed housecar in a swimming poolfloodlighthit in face with a ballglove puppetgut punchlos angeles memorial coliseumpunch catch (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: | insanityblackmailobsessionpsychopathfriendshiprevengekidnappingbetrayaljealousyprisondeceptionhome invasionbreak up |
Mood: | satirenightmare |
Locations: | barrestauranthelicopterapartment |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefriendprostitutepolice officerhostagewaitresssecretaryterrorex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself referential |
Period: | 1990s |
Story: | dangerous friendgay subtexthomosexual subtextdirector cameomaniacthreatstalkingmanipulationcharacter's point of view camera shotrace against timestalkerdouble crossfalse accusationmontagepunched in the face …partycharacter name in titleviolenceflashbackfightphotographtitle spoken by characterchasethree word titlesurprise endingshowercell phonebeatingdreamfistfighthorseblonderescueslow motion scenewatching tvcameraswordarrestkissingbrawlfalling from heightbeersunglassesjailhandcuffstelevisiontelephonesubjective camerafoot chasesword fightdisguisebasketballprisonertrialvannews reportcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguefired from the jobactor playing multiple rolesmassagelightningdirected by starpremarital sexsuspicioneavesdroppingactor playing himselfanswering machinedestinysabotagehead buttheavy rainsociopathscene during opening creditslifting someone into the airjail cellarchitectmediavideotapeeccentricpsychojumping from heightparking garageblack humorfalse identitywoman in jeopardyreverse footageshieldcameoprison guardconstruction siteattempted suicideimpostorpower outagekaraokeframe upmedieval timesmusical numberrainstormlonerpublic humiliationcrude humorphysical abusemedia coverageclose up of eyessatelliteintimidationbriberyvillain played by lead actormysterious mancartoon on tvset upconstruction workerdirected by cast memberyoung version of characterknocking on a doorforeplayarenabusiness cardtv studiorepeated linemenacecheating boyfriendreference to james bondpolaroid cameratongue in cheekbreaking through a doorvillain not really dead clichewrongful arrestman with no namecrime of passiondeeply disturbed persontragic villaindutch anglehands tieddouble entendrestudio logo segues into filmpower drilltv setdinner datehomoeroticmovie referencementalreference to star trekbroken backspeech impedimentpeepholesatellite dishsex jokefrat packlispstaplerthreatening telephone callreference to spidermanreference to pepsihead 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) |
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: | suspenseblack comedycult filmstand up comedydark comedytragedypsychological thriller |
Themes: | insanityobsessionpsychopathangerinvestigationdrunkennessmoneydeathmurderloverevengebetrayalescapedancegangster …deceptioncorruptionlonelinessdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherdepressionhumiliationmental illnessevilabusehome invasionadoptioncrueltyunemploymentwritingrevolutionpolice brutalitymadnessmurder investigationmurder of familychildhood traumapsychological trauma (See All) |
Mood: | goreneo noirdarknessambiguous endingstand updownward spiral |
Locations: | hospitalbathtubbuselevatorurban settingapartmentpolice carcitytaxi driver |
Characters: | detectivemother son relationshippoliceafrican americanpolice officerserial killernursesingle 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: | man kills a womanaccidental killingcynicismfollowing someonephone boothmaniacthreatstalkingpay phonestalkerdouble crossmontagecriminalpianolie …shootingpunched in the facetelephone callsingingcigarette smokingguncharacter name in titlebloodviolenceone word titleinterviewflashbackbare chested malefightdancingtitle spoken by characterchasesurprise endingpistolfirebeatingdreamshot to deathunderwearblood splattercar accidentmirrorshot in the chesturinationshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvwritten by directorarrestmaskletterbased on comicheld at gunpointrunningcar crashbathroomneighborhallucinationrevolvertelevisionfightingtelephoneshot in the backf wordfoot chasenewspaperorphanbased on comic bookambushdisguiseambulancestabbed to deathdinerweaponsubwayjokechild abuseno opening creditsanti herohit by a carbathcontroversynews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadpainconfessionargumentmicrophonedangerportraitbusinessmanclownprotestlocker roomfired from the jobliarfantasy sequencereadingkicked in the faceopening action scenediarydomestic violencelong takescarpianistbodyguardisolationsadnessloss of fatherratsuspicionstagemurdererloss of motherprofanitylove interestvigilanteclass differencesgraffitinewspaper headlinekillingsingle parentriotinterracialapplausetv newslive broadcastanswering machinemedicinerevelationstreetheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorsociopathfameragevandalismkicked in the stomachassaultmovie theaternosebleedvideotapeblockbusterimpersonationpsychotv showrape victimschizophreniasocial commentarymasked manmale underwearblack womanapartment buildingmental institutionrampagedwarftensionface paintsufferingblood on facehatredkickingmercilessnessironychaosdiscussionrejectionstabbed in the neckmillionairemental hospitaldelusionescape attemptscissorsmedicationbutlerlaughtersocietyrefrigeratortuxedostabbed 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 kissanarchynarcissismstrokeadopted sonnihilismstrong languageoffscreen 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 mothersmileanti villainhospital 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) |
It's the Great Depression. In the process of robbing a bank of $10,000, Ben Harper kills two people. Before he is captured, he is able to convince his adolescent son John and his daughter Pearl not to tell anyone, including their mother Willa, where he hid the money, namely in Pearl's favorite toy, …a doll that she carries everywhere with her. Ben, who is captured, tried and convicted, is sentenced to death. But before he is executed, Ben is in the state penitentiary with a cell mate, a man by the name of Harry Powell, a self-professed man of the cloth, who is really a con man and murderer, swindling lonely women, primarily rich widows, of their money before he kills them. Harry does whatever he can, unsuccessfully, to find out the location of the $10,000 from Ben. After Ben's execution, Harry decides that Willa will be his next mark, figuring that someone in the family knows where the money is hidden. Despite vowing not to remarry, Willa ends up being easy prey for Harry's outward evangelicalism; she is a pious woman who feels she needs to atone for her sins which led to Ben doing what he did, especially as Harry presents himself as the preacher who worked at the prison and provided salvation to Ben before his death. Harry quickly figures out that John and Pearl know where the money is. Conversely, John doesn't trust Harry, John who first tries not to show to Harry that he indeed does know where the money is, and then second constantly reminds a more-trusting Pearl of their p… (Read More)
Subgenre: | allegory |
Themes: | executionpsychopathdrunkennessdrinkingmoneymarriagefriendshipdeathmurderlovechristmasreligionprisontheftdeath of father …dysfunctional familyevilchildhood (See All) |
Mood: | wedding nightmurder trial |
Locations: | courtroomsmall towntrainrestaurantchurchsnowbathtubrural settingfarmpolice carstrip clubcampfirecar theftcorpse in water |
Characters: | policemanteenage boysingerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipchildrentattooboybrother sister relationshipteenage girl …girlserial killerdancerthieflittle girlwaitresslustalcoholicbiblesheriffstepfather stepdaughter relationshipreligious fanaticstepfather stepson relationshipreligious zealothorse thief (See All) |
Period: | 1930s |
Story: | oedipus complexremarriageshadowpsychotronicmaniachatethreatcourtevil manchild in periljudgeliesongcryingtelephone call …singingbased on novelgundogblooddancingphotographknifechasecorpsehorsemirrorface slapshotguncatarrestsecretletterbookrifletearsdead bodycafebathroomhandcuffsreference to jesus christriverstrippergood versus evilorphanwidowanimaldrawingfishingspankingstripteasewidowerliarstorytellingdollreadingrabbithangingdomestic violencepursuitdeath of husbandhorse ridingloss of fathersuspiciongardenbank robberyex convictloss of mothersleepingcowmoonstrong female characterrunawaywoundlifting someone into the airice creamjail cellmobfrogsheeptorchpreacherpicnicpromisewhiskeygypsyswitchbladeprison guardstealing a carinnocencehypocrisyministercharityrowboathit on the headfogturtleprison cellsnowingloss of husbandcellarmisogynyowlpsychotichorseback ridingcon manimpotencepresenthysteriachristmas presentfoxexotic dancerbeggarstolen moneytemptationhoneymoonbank robbermind gamepocket watchgreat depressionbunk bedreverendex conperfumesurrogate mothergame playing11 year oldsalvationhymnbeggingprophetpotatoreference to adam and evepolice sirenhide and seekpre teentear on cheekfanaticsnoringexpressionismrocking chairangry mobbedtime storytalking to selfdiscovering a dead bodybird cagereference to mosesbanjonecktieoathhidden moneylootbreaking down a doorhouseboatwest virginialifting a female into the airshared bedstuffing a cloth into someone's mouthexecutionermerry christmaswashing hairbasketpenitentiarychristmas decorationfoster parentspider webstate trooperpassed out drunkstarving childsouthern gothicrevivallynch mobshorerunning away from homepsychological tormentnewsstandexecution by hangingriverboatcaged birduxoricidecottontalking to godbible storysteamboatmoseshayloftice cream parlorhair brushhangmannightshirtriver bankeating an appletalking in sleephogstreet preacherfalse prophethenpecked husbandherd of sheeprevival meetingadriftjailhouserow boatevil preacherfruit pickerknucklesreference to d.w. griffithford model tlocked in a cellarbarn owlcharm braceletfather in jailohio riverpaddlewheel boatpaper dolltalking to a dollsmelling saltsstealing a horseknuckle tattoomovie magazinetalking to a photographbluebeardcobblestoneslamming a door on someone's handcanningdouble negativedrinking liquor from a bottlehunter becomes huntedsleeping in a barn (See All) |
Luke McNamara, a college senior from a working class background joins a secret elitist college fraternity organization called "The Skulls", in hope of gaining acceptance into Harvard Law School. At first seduced by the club's trapping of power and wealth, a series of disturbing incidents, such as hi …s best friends suicide, leads Luke to investigate the true nature of the organization and the truth behind his friends supposed suicide. He starts realizing that his future and possibly his life is in danger. (Read More)
Subgenre: | conspiracy |
Themes: | blackmailinvestigationmurderdeathfriendshipsuicidefuneraltheftdeath of motherwealth |
Mood: | car chase |
Locations: | boatbarchurchbicyclerooftop |
Characters: | policemandetectivemother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsteenagerfriendwriterthiefsuicide by hanging |
Story: | railroad tracku.s. senatorneck breakingthreatpay phonepaintercollegeliepunched in the facetelephone callpartygunflashbackphotographtitle spoken by character …chasewatching tvcomputercameraarrestmaskrunningreporterjournalistambushambulanceboxingsnakecoffinduellibrarykeyliarcover uphanginguniversitygyminjectionclass differencesciapizzabreaking and enteringvandalismvideotapecelebrationmental institutionsurveillance cameraattempted suicidemental hospitalrowboatabsent fathertuxedodead boytrophysports carlighthousecafeteriachampionshipsecret societyfraternitydruggedhazingpsychiatric hospitalcollege campusbrotherhoodcircular staircasewatching a videotrespassinglockinitiationcanteenrowingsecret organizationbrandingstun guntear gasdining hallhanged boyharvard universitydartsfake suicidepythonoarfoot raceyale universityivy leaguemoatmace the repellentpallbearerfraternity pledgetaser gunwrongful commitmenttenureathletic fieldweathervane (See All) |
Mort Rainey is a successful writer going through a rather unfriendly divorce from his wife of ten years, Amy. Alone and bitter in his cabin, he continues to work on his writing when a stranger named John Shooter shows up on his doorstep, claiming Rainey stole his story. Mort says he can prove the st …ory belongs to him and not Shooter, but while Mort digs around for the magazine which published the story in question years ago, things begin to happen around Shooter. Mort's dog dies, people begin to die, and his divorce proceedings with Amy continue to get uglier. It seems that Shooter has Mort over a barrel, but perhaps Mort has his own ideas on how to resolve all the problems that plague him lately. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmpsycho thriller |
Themes: | unfaithfulnessinsanitydivorceextramarital affairangerinvestigationdrunkennessdrinkingadulteryinfidelitymurderdeathjealousyfearmemory …theftparanoiamental illnesspanicjusticeclaustrophobia (See All) |
Mood: | gorenightmare |
Locations: | small townrestaurantsnowwoodspolice stationpolice carlakemotelgas stationsuvcar in water |
Characters: | policemandetectivehusband wife relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipwriterthiefmaidsheriffex husband ex wife relationshiptalking to oneself in a mirrorself doubtself reflection |
Period: | winter |
Story: | notestrangerfaintingcheating wifethreatstalkerpunched in the facecryingtelephone callcigarette smokingbased on noveldoggunbloodflashback …bare chested malefighttitle spoken by charactersurprise endingpistolfirevoice over narrationdreamcorpseunderwearblood splattermirrorcomputerdrinkfalling from heightletterbookvomitingheld at gunpointtearsdead bodycafehallucinationrevolverdecapitationflashlightaxestabbingdinerman with glassesflash forwardauthorkeyproduct placementkicked in the facescreamactor shares first name with characterisolationratsuspicioncabinarsonprivate detectiveeyeglassesfireplacedestructionkilling an animalrevelationmass murderhatmousemagazineassaultpsychologywristwatchtimeburialschizophreniawhiskeyloss of sonstabbed in the throatunfaithful wifepet dogconvenience storeshoveltitle appears in writingheadphonesnovelistdelusionscissorsstabbed in the headstabbed in the legevidencecliffbruisemarital problemseparationprivate investigatorsouthern accentlaptop computerdead dogfiremanintimidationvillain played by lead actorconfusioninvestigatornotebookmolotov cocktailhit in the facedead animalkilling a dogmental breakdownmetaphorinspirationsexual tensiondisposing of a dead bodywatchanimal crueltysquirrelbroken mirrorcottagesplit personalityhearing voicestennesseecabin in the woodscreativitybathrobewriter's blockcleaning ladysleeping in a carsole black character dies clichemacabremanuscripthit with a shovelcadillacrepeated linepost officedigging a gravereference to john waynehusband murders wifecornbreaking a mirrorfinger gunmississippihatchetsleeping on a couchthrown from a carplagiarismshort storytalking to oneselfmultiple personalitypaddlescrewdriverwriting on a walltimerfire enginebreakdownhit with a rockbracesnew york statebased on the works of stephen kinginsurance companydestruction of propertyseclusionlake houseinsurance investigatorhit on the head with a rockliterary agentmysterious eventupstate new yorkloss of petparcelreservoirfire pokerhickstory within a storyarthritisjack danielsmystery writercorn on the cobdelivery truckpounding on a doorrock thrown through a windowburying a dead dogisolatedreclusivenesscar goes over a cliffdestroying a roomburnt down houseslinkyupslunch counterpet doorneedlepointcattle dogincriminationpage torn from book (See All) |
A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, Welles relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into … obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town private eye. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspensecult filmconspiracyfish out of waterpsycho thriller |
Themes: | obsessionpsychopathangerinvestigationmoneymurderdeathrevengesuicidekidnappingbetrayalprisonfeartortureescape …filmmakingdeceptioncorruptionbrutalityparanoiasadismsurveillanceevilhome invasionhollywoodcrueltypanicdeath of daughter (See All) |
Mood: | neo noirdarkness |
Locations: | taxismall townnew york cityhospitalbarswimming poolcemeterylos angeles californiabusairportwheelchairmotelstrip clubbrothelfire truck |
Characters: | lawyerdetectivehusband wife relationshiptattooprostitutebabyhostagefilm directorpimp |
Period: | 1990s |
Story: | gasolinecynicismstrangerthreatevil manpay phonedouble crossstrangulationcriminalshootingpunched in the facetelephone callcigarette smokinggunsex …female nuditynumber in titlebloodmale nudityviolencemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybondagebare chested malefemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditynipplesphotographtitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nudityknifechasesurprise endingpistolfirecell phonebeatingcorpsedigit in titleshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestbrawlbare buttfalling from heightmasklettershowdownheld at gunpointsunglassesinterrogationprostitutionstrippertelephoneshot in the backf wordfoot chasegay slurbound and gaggedambulancemansionthroat slittingimpalementwidowstabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestman with glassesnundisarming someoneacronym in titlelimousinelibrarybinocularsbeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backsuburbperson on fireundercovermissing personcover upkicked in the facelightningdiaryshot in the shoulderbodyguardpremarital sexcharacter says i love youthreatened with a knifesilencerarsonrunawayprivate detectiveeavesdroppingpornographyuzianswering machineundergroundburned aliverevelationheavy raintape recordersociopathscene during opening creditssexual abuserecordingstabbed in the stomachhollywood californiakicked in the stomachvideotapedesperationsadomasochismbrooklyn new york cityfaked deathhomicidemasked manmechanicduct tape over mouththugcrossbowhatredkickingstabbed in the neckheadphonesmiami floridabutlersenatorpunched in the chestsafethrown through a windowbookstoreknife fightfilm producerrainstormburned to deathmasked killerprivate investigatorsouthern accentdead girlimpersonating a police officerpervertabandoned buildingmysterious mansidekickporn magazineshot in the neckpistol whipvideo storepictureporn industryloss of daughterbrooklyn bridgesexual perversionfilm projectormasochismclimbing through a windowdegradationmessageunderworldbody in a trunkpornographercrashing through a windowsnuff filmpalm treekicked in the headstabbed in the shoulderfilmed killingdecadencegarbage truckknife murderwatching a videosex shopprivate eyecleveland ohiocriminal investigationabandoned warehousewiretappingguillotinedepravityvinylred light districtmistreatmentsuper 8mmsexual sadismsexual torturesexual crueltyfilm reelporn directorvideotaped sexfiendviolent sexwall safemicrofilmpornographic videodeviant sexunusual sex act8mmpainful sexporno shopsadomasochism clothingback alleyadult bookstoregimp maskhall of recordsmeat processing plantharrisburg pennsylvania (See All) |
John "Scottie" Ferguson is a retired San Francisco police detective who suffers from acrophobia and Madeleine is the lady who leads him to high places. A wealthy shipbuilder who is an acquaintance from college days approaches Scottie and asks him to follow his beautiful wife, Madeleine. He fears she … is going insane, maybe even contemplating suicide, he believes she is possessed by a dead ancestor. Scottie is skeptical, but agrees after he sees the beautiful Madeleine. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult film |
Themes: | guiltobsessionadulterydeathmurderfriendshipsurrealismbetrayaldeceptionmemoryparanoiasurveillanceunrequited love |
Locations: | restaurantchurchforesthotelcemeteryapartmentrooftopmuseumsan francisco californiaart museumrooftop chasefollowing someone in a car |
Characters: | policemandetectivehusband wife relationshippolicepolice officerartistpolice detectiveolder man younger woman relationshippolice chaseself destructivenessalcoholic drinkdeath obsession |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | fainting manwoman with glassesreliving the pasttrancelook alikebeing followedfollowing someonefaintingmanipulationcollegecryingcigarette smokingbased on novelone word titleflashback …title spoken by charactersurprise endingvoice over narrationmirrorrescuefalling from heightpaintingbracalifornianundream sequenceforeign language adaptationpolice officer killedfemme fatalegraveyardnecklacetransformationconfessiongravetreebusinessmanmissionmistaken identitytragic eventcharacter says i love youflowerprivate detectiveloss of wifeaccidental deathimpersonationdriving a carapartment buildingretirementdamsel in distresshaunted by the pastcorsetanimated sequenceimpostorplot twistmay december romancebookstoredeceitnervous breakdownmelancholyage differenceclose up of eyesactress playing multiple rolesjewelryalleyhairwoman cryingmental breakdowneyedual rolelost lovemakeoverbachelorstablepsychiatric hospitalfamous scoremurder of wifeorchestral music scoremysterious womangravestonehair salonhoaxrescue from drowninggolden gate bridgephobiaprivate eyeneuroticbouquethusband murders wifeclothing storeidentity crisisstairwellchurch bellportrait paintingolder man young girl relationshipdyed hairskepticismflower shophotel managerconcealed nudityreference to jack the rippermeta filmshipyardwanderingcollege friendends with deathfear of heightsbell towerbookshopvertigodirty old mansan francisco bayskepticbodily possessionfemale tearsreference to mozartreference to coca colaromantic triangleromantic obsessionstooldolly zoomprivate clubbolt upright after nightmareactress playing dual roledizzinessacrophobiaspiralimagery26 year oldinquestmen's clubroof chasefemale cryingleitmotifman faintingman in loveshipbuildervertigo shotwooden horsecul de sacex fiance ex fiancee relationshipex fianceecommercial artistnew dressnew clothesshipping companytechnicolorcolor motifredwood forestromantic longingunmailed letter (See All) |
Los Angeles, 1928. A single mother returns from work to find her nine-year-old son gone. She calls the LAPD to initiate a search. Five months later, a boy is found in Illinois who fits the description; he says he's her son. To fanfare and photos, the LAPD reunite mother and son, but she insists he's … not her boy. The cops dismiss her as either a liar or hysterical. When she joins a minister in his public criticism of the police, they in turn use government power to silence and intimidate her. Meanwhile, a cop goes to a dilapidated ranch to find a Canadian lad who's without legal status; the youth tells a grisly tale. There's redress for murder; is there redress for abuse of power? (Read More)
Subgenre: | conspiracymelodrama |
Themes: | executioninsanityblackmailpsychopathinvestigationmurderdeathkidnappingprisonfeartortureescapedeceptioncorruptionparanoia …griefmental illnesshopedyingpolice corruptionmissing childmurder of son (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | courtroomtrainrestaurantschoolchurchmotorcyclelos angeles californiabathtubbuspolice carcanadasinging in a car |
Characters: | lawyerpolicemandetectiveteachersingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippoliceboybrother sister relationshipprostitutefemale protagonistgirlserial killer …nursephotographersingle motherbiblecousin cousin relationshipmayoruncle niece relationshipcoronermother love (See All) |
Period: | 1930s1920s |
Story: | reading a newspaperrailway stationcourtscreamingfalse accusationjudgelieshootingpunched in the facesongcryingtelephone callsingingcigarette smokinggun …female nudityf ratedbloodviolenceone word titleflashbackbare chested malefightphotographchaseshowerbased on true storyvoice over narrationblood splatterfoodmachine gunface slapshotguncamerarifletearsrunningcafebathroomhandcuffsreference to jesus christclassroomprayertelephonereporternewspapercandlecaliforniaaxestabbingwomaneatingstabbed to deathdinerprisonertrialno opening creditsradiobathsearchpainconfessiongravemicrophoneprotestliarumbrellamissing personreadingskeletonhangingamerican flagdisappearancepursuitwitnessreunionchickenclassnewspaper headlinechild murdersingle parentwhat happened to epiloguecagesociopathjail cellcaptivecrucifixdemonstrationdesperationteddy bearburialbreakfastpreacherdentistsufferingministerloss of sonimpostorsexismdeath threatmental hospitalheadphonesdespairmedicationpedophilelipstickdeceitaxe murderranchinjusticeillegal immigrantseattle washingtonpillsermonpsychopathic killerdriftertestimonypedophiliamental breakdownabuse of powerreading aloudpolice chieffarmhousediggingscooterjurylistening to a radioshoepolice captainstethoscopedeath rowloss of childreverendchild kidnappingwrongful convictionpalm treeroller skatinghanged mantwo way mirrorroller skatesdeath sentencehoaxsadistic psychopathwrongful arrestlapdmiscarriage of justiceflash cameracircumcisionintercomcaptivityends with biographical notesends with textstreetcarwater hosereference to charlie chaplinelectroshock therapymob of reportersverdictmedia frenzybreaking down a doorcell matebonesdining hallmissing sonsyphilismoral corruptionserial child killertelephone operatorchauvinismdisbeliefexecution by hanginglos angeles police departmentcourt hearingrulerwaving goodbyegrieving mothermedia circuschicken cooplost sonchief of policewooden swordreference to babe ruthbootleggingcircumcised penisyear 1928search for truthsilent nightyear 1935paddy wagonpederastychangelingroyal canadian mounted policepresbyterianoverheated carford model taudio montagesan quentintelephone companyvaginal examreference to tom mixswitchboard operatorpsycho wardriverside californiatelephone switchboardtorture of a childviolation of law (See All) |