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The carpenter, Jesus of Nazareth, tormented by the temptations of demons, the guilt of making crosses for the Romans, pity for men and the world, and the constant call of God, sets out to find what God wills for Him. But as His mission nears fulfillment, He must face the greatest temptation; the nor …mal life of a good man. Based, not on the Gospels, but on Nikos Kazantzakis' novel of the same name. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | alternate historyepic |
| Themes: | self sacrificedevilexecutionfaithangermemoryweddingtorturebetrayalreligionmurderlovesurrealism |
| Locations: | israeldesert |
| Characters: | self flagellationreligious zealotjewbiblechristianityreference to godsoldierprostitutemother son relationship |
| Story: | roman soldierreference to john the apostleroman judeareference to john the baptistmale african lionguardian angelpublic executionbased on the bibleblood spattered facedragged by one's hairhit with a stoneraising the deadmusician in castpalm frondsliced off ear …electronic scorereference to danielspitting in facefuneral ritesinger offscreeneating an applealternate endingfollowercondemnationapple treecrucifixion of jesusshackledspit in facearchangelscriptureapostlemale with long hairbased on a bookstoning1st centurystabbed in the bellyfastingjesus christbad smellintrospectiondisciplecollaboratorpool of bloodserpentbegins with textromansevered eargold coincobramessiahbaptistheart in handgospelclose up of eyeblasphemyheart ripped outaccusationprophetancient romeanguishfriends who live togetherrevoltcarpenterfamous scoreflamechainedpalm treehearing voicesrabbijerusalemtemptationmarketnarrated by charactermonasterymysticismdementiaprayingtombrevolutionarycamelsinexorcismslaughterhealingreference to satanliondelusionprophecymiracleresurrectionhypocrisycelebrationpreachermonksheeprebelbuttocksbeardtempleclaim in titlehuggingcrossangelprologuepublic nudityfive word titlevoice overcontroversyfemale pubic hairprisonerstabbed to deathaxeprostitutioninterrogationrock musicswordblood splattercorpsedreambeatingsingingmale full frontal nuditydancingfemale full frontal nuditycharacter name in titlefemale frontal nudityfemale rear nuditybare chested malefemale nuditybased on novelsex sceneviolenceblood (See All) |
| Subgenre: | epicchrist allegory |
| Themes: | self sacrificeexecutionfaithangerbetrayalreligionlovemurderdeathrevengemarriagejealousypoliticsescapedeception …brutalityredemptionhome invasionhopeblindnessvengeanceamnesiaforgivenessnear death experience (See All) |
| Locations: | desertbeachsnowcemeterywatervillageseashiprooftopcaveoceancampfiresea battle |
| Characters: | jewchristianityreference to godsoldiermother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshiphostagetough guywarriorteacher student relationshipchildhood friend |
| Story: | roman soldiercrucifixion of jesusshackled1st centuryjesus christdiscipleromanancient romecarpenterchainedpalm treejerusalemnarrated by charactermiraclecelebration …rebelbeardcrossprisoneraxeswordcorpsedancingcharacter name in titlebare chested malebased on novelviolencebloodflashbackdogtitle spoken by characterexplosionpartyknifesurprise endingfirevoice over narrationhorseshot in the chestremakeshot in the headslow motion scenebattlearrestlettershowdowncombatorphansword fightmountainmontagearmystabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinefalse accusationno opening creditsdisarming someoneassassinationunderwater sceneracial slurtrainingflash forwardperson on firetentlightninglong takegiftreunionthreatened with a knifesevered armwhippingbare chested male bondageclass differencesqueenbattlefieldprincecircusbow and arrowassassination attemptheavy rainfriendship between menhelmetslaverycrucifixrebellioncrying mantorchcompassionsocial commentarydebateslavepresumed deadreverse footageshieldresistancewhiphatredmercilessnessdeath threatgreeceoilsibling rivalryrainstormbalconybetwar veterankingdomstadiumsevered legdaggermoral dilemmapalaceman cryingbriberyoppressioncrucifixionfinal showdownspiral staircasemale friendshiphorse racingshot with an arrowamputeearcherygovernorraftemperordrumcheering crowdarenahead injurywagerstablesword and sandalfight the systemparaplegicarcherbettingbowhorse racefreedom fighterresistance fighterbanquetdreadlocksloinclothtotalitarianismnomadloss of memoryrowingroman empiredinner tableflaming arrowstabbed in the sidesheikcaught in the rainlobotomyseparation from familydeus ex machinasinking shipnaval battlechariotfirst aidleprosyjerusalem israelcannonballzealotoarreference to julius caesarjulius caesarenslavementlepertunicadopted brotherslave girlcenturionremake of remakeriding accidentroman legionchariot racepontius pilatefast forwardleper colonyadrifttrampledcapsizeroman armycarrying someone over shouldercoliseumrebel fighterroman salutewhipping scars (See All) |
Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the 1st century. Together with the new governor his old friend Messala arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions. At first they are happy to meet after a long time but their different politic views sep …arate them. During the welcome parade a roof tile falls down from Judah's house and injures the governor. Although Messala knows they are not guilty, he sends Judah to the galleys and throws his mother and sister into prison. But Judah swears to come back and take revenge. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicgay interest |
| Themes: | faithbetrayalreligionlovemurderdeathfriendshiprevengepoliticsprisonadoptiondyingblindnessvengeance |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | desertwatershiprooftopcavesea battle |
| Characters: | jewbiblechristianityreference to godmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshipdancerchristianjewishchildhood friend |
| Story: | roman judea1st centuryjesus christdiscipleromanprophetancient romecarpenterfamous scorechainedpalm treejerusalemcamelhealingmiracle …resurrectionsheepcrossprologueprisonersworddancingcharacter name in titlebare chested malebased on novelbloodviolencekisstitle spoken by characterfirevoice over narrationcryingfoodhorserescuebattlearresttearsprayername in titlewidowfalse accusationsearchperson on firemassagetentlightningringhairy chestgiftreunionwhippinghateprincepiratebow and arrowspearassassination attemptslaveryhammerblockbusterparadetorchslaveanti semitismthunderwhipmutethunderstormarabbetblind manstadiumdaggersermonsaving a lifecrucifixionfamily reunionbeggarmale friendshipamputeegovernormasseuseraftemperorstretchersuicidaladopted sonarenaamputationtyrantwagercripplewrongful convictionsword and sandalheirparaplegicorchestral music scoregladiatorpolygamyrescue from drowningwrongful imprisonmentshepherdvictorypilgrimagethirstwater fountainbaldnessbroken engagementrowingroman empiretyrannycatapultgay subtextsheikantiquityseparation from familybelchchariotleprosytilenativitypardonoasisadoptive father adopted son relationshipoarfleetlepercensusman on the verge of tearscenturiondragged by a horseriding accidentsymphonic music score70mm filmchariot racepontius pilateleper colonyadriftsistine chapelmusic score features choirgalleyoverturetalking to a horsefanfareroman bathloss of handroman salute (See All) |
A depiction of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. The story opens in the Garden of Olives where Jesus has gone to pray after the Last Supper. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, the controversial Jesus--who has performed 'miracles' and has pub …licly announced that he is 'the Son of God'--is arrested and taken back within the city walls of Jerusalem. There, the leaders of the Pharisees confront him with accusations of blasphemy; subsequently, his trial results with the leaders condemning him to his death. Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate, the prefect of the Roman province of Judaea, for his sentencing. Pilate listens to the accusations leveled at Jesus by the Pharisees. Realizing that his own decision will cause him to become embroiled in a political conflict, Pilate defers to King Herod in deciding the matter of how to persecute Jesus. However, Herod returns Jesus to Pilate who, in turn, gives the crowd a choice between which prisoner they would rather to see set free--Jesus, or Barrabas. The crowd chooses to have Barrabas set free. Thus, Jesus is handed over to the Roman soldiers and is brutally flagellated. Bloody and unrecognizable, he is brought back before Pilate who, once again, presents him to the thirsty crowd--assuming they will see that Jesus has been punished enough. The crowd, however, is not satisfied. Thus, Pilate washes his hands of the entire dilemma, ordering his men to do as the crowd wishes. Whip… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicindependent filmcult filmtragedymelodrama |
| Themes: | executionfaithtorturebetrayalreligionsuicidemarriageescapefuneralbrutalityinsanityhumiliationsadismevilwilderness …religious persecution (See All) |
| Mood: | gorenightmare |
| Characters: | biblechristianitysoldierprostitutemother son relationshipdoctorpriestchristianvillaindeath of hero |
| Story: | roman soldierroman judeabased on the biblesliced off earcrucifixion of jesus1st centuryjesus christdiscipleserpentromansevered earmessiahgospelblasphemyancient rome …carpenterjerusalemtemptationtombreference to satanprophecymiracleresurrectiontemplecontroversyprisonerinterrogationcharacter name in titlebloodviolencemale nudityflashbackfightchasebased on true storyslow motion scenedemonreference to jesus christgood versus evilstabbingsnakefalse accusationsevered headtrialno opening creditsscreamingattackmissionon the roadscreamhangingsevered armwhippingsacrificedestinyloss of friendcrucifixblockbustermobchristian filmsevered handgrindhousecompassionanimal attackanti semitismvisionsufferingsevered fingerloss of sonwhiphatredmercilessnessmentorthunderstormeye gougingarmorsevered legshamestabbed in the handgateeyeremorsecorporal punishmentgovernorno title at beginninganimal abusefoot closeupbare feeteasteractual animal killedatrocitydisfigured facegraphic violencechosen oneviolent deathdoomtortured to deathroman empireperilenglish subtitles in originalvirgin marypersonality changepassovercarcassmary magdalenechrist figurelast supperbased on biblical storykilling a snakespear through chestvisceralpontius pilatejudasjudeast. peterfoot bathblood of christeyes pecked outscourging (See All) |
Follows the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune, and his aide Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Yahshua in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of … a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicbiblical |
| Themes: | faithbetrayalreligionmurderdrunkennessescapefuneralinvestigationblindnessrevolution |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | desertbeachchurchboatshipfishing boat |
| Characters: | jewbiblechristianitysoldierpriest |
| Story: | roman soldierroman judeacrucifixion of jesusapostle1st centuryjesus christdisciplemessiahjerusalemtombmiracleresurrectionstabbed to deathinterrogationsword …corpsedreambare chested maleone word titleinterviewtitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingfirehorseshot in the chestwritten by directorbattleletterhand to hand combatreference to jesus christcombatfoot chasemassacremontagearmyimpalementstabbed in the chestfishnonlinear timelineno opening creditsanti herobathon the runspiritualityfugitivemissionrace against timecover upopening action scenescardisappearancewitnessthreatened with a knifebare chested male bondagebattlefieldbow and arrowspearhelmettold in flashbackcrucifixtorchback from the deadearthquakeguardshieldmanhuntstabbed in the headstabbed in the legaerial shotraidmale objectificationcrucifixionjudaismtavernmercy killingsunriseeasterbeliefsword and sandalstabbed in the shoulderarcherinnuprisingleg woundgrave digginghebrewangry mobmacescrolldecomposing bodyroman empireexhumationstabbed in the sidefuneral pyrechange of hearthourglassdesertionhuman skullspear throwingwind chimerotting corpsepassoversummary executionjerusalem israelstigmatazealotsabbathmary magdalenetunicslingopen gravecivil unrestrock throwingtailing a suspectflock of birdsroman legionpontius pilatesome scenes in muted colortotemjudeasummonsopening creditscrown of thornssleeping in the opendust devilgust of windroman bathsword held to throatevasionevade capturewax sealhuman bonesleg breakingsignetskirmishswarm of flies (See All) |
Andreiv Rublev charts the life of the great icon painter through a turbulent period of 15th Century Russian history, a period marked by endless fighting between rival Princes and by Tatar invasions.
| Subgenre: | epicperiod dramaallegory |
| Themes: | executionfaithtorturebetrayalreligionmurderlovedeathrapemoneyghostjealousypoliticsdrinkingdrunkenness …escapeartdeceptiontheftbrutalitypovertyguiltsexualityhumiliationillnesshopecrueltydyingblindnessjusticecourageforgiveness (See All) |
| Mood: | rainreligiousmyth |
| Locations: | beachchurchforestsnowwaterwoodscityrooftoprussiacampfirewalled city |
| Characters: | biblechristianityreference to godsoldierfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipchildrensingerbrother brother relationshipboyteacherpriestthiefartist …russianreligious iconreligious processionreligious artrussian orthodox (See All) |
| Period: | winter15th century |
| Story: | dragged by one's hairapostlediscipletemptationmonasterymonkcrossangelpublic nuditycontroversyaxesworddreambeatingsinging …character name in titlefemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nuditybloodviolencesexnuditymale nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditydogtwo word titlekissknifechasefirevoice over narrationcryingfoodhorseslow motion scenecatdrinkbattlearrestbare buttsecretpaintingbookliebeertearsrunningdead bodyhallucinationvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerriverswimmingdecapitationcandleold manmassacremansionarmyaccidentsnakefalse accusationjudgepainterritualprincessconfessionlegendspiritualityperson on fireattackliarreadingdisappearancehorse ridingsadnesstied upwhippingcowkillingpowerprincetraditiontraitorgoldwolfbow and arrowflyingspearballoondiseasecrucifixwitchcraftmobladdertorchgoatappledwarffloodinnocencesufferinginvasionhungerpeaceshoveldespairrowboatmedieval timesfogsoulrainstormarmorraidsiegesnowingstabbed in the eyeblind maninjusticesmokecrowdgeniusmoscow russiamudhorseback ridingjoymale objectificationbeheadingpeasantcrucifixionstabbed in the handfolkloregreekbandagedockdead animalhead woundepisodic structureinspirationcanoetreasonbeeplaguedigginganimal crueltydrumwhisperinganimal abuseenvybellambassadorreluctant herocreativityantepiloguemastereasteractual animal killedbishopbased on real personacrobatcathedralfeatherpersecutionhot air balloonsorrowdeath of familysilencemiddle agesdead birdblack catsaintblacksmithman on firesalvationdogfighticonreference to the virgin maryhermitfloggingapprenticethronefleeingswanburningtantrumholy communionrepentancefaminepagancouriermessengerlaundry drying on clothes lineauthoritytalking to the deadpitysilverbeehivescaffoldatonementbattering rambuilderspitting on someoneclergyfooltranscendenceprodigal sonbee stingonionnativitycabbageelderly manpardonhorseshoejestermugdesecrationhumilitytongue cut outfalling into a river1400sskillmongolmasonjumping off a balconydragged by a horsefrescopants falling downabbotmute girlvow of silenceiconographydocumentary segmentjudasrussian culturebyzantinepassion playarrow in backblindingclothes on firerussian orthodox churchanimal on firehorse cartpillagework of artcalvaryheathenarrow in the backasceticbeating a dogeternal damnationhorse meatnightingaleorthodoxytatarbirchartistic creationgrowling stomachmonasticismsliding down a hill (See All) |
An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is enlisted to prevent two angels from reentering Heaven and thus undoing the fabric of the universe. Along the way, she is aided by two prophets, Jay and Silent Bob. With the help of Rufus, the 13th Apostle, they must stop those who stand in their w …ay and prevent the angels from entering Heaven. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | alternate historyindependent filmcult filmblack comedychrist allegory |
| Themes: | devilfaithangerreligionmurderfriendshiprevengemonsterpsychopathobsessionredemptionapocalypseabortionforgivenessunlikely hero …religious faithcatholic guilt (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatire |
| Locations: | hospitalbartrainchurchbusairportroad tripcatholic church |
| Characters: | religious zealotbiblechristianityreference to godpriestcatholichomeless man |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | archangelapostlebegins with textprophetsinreference to satanmiracleangelcontroversyblood splatterviolencebloodsexsequelkiss …title spoken by charactershootoutmachine gunshot in the chestbeddead bodydemonreference to jesus christstripperf wordgood versus evilnewspaperbedroomgangstabbingdrug dealertoiletnunanti heronews reportbartenderracial slurgunshotwritten and directed by cast membermissionon the roadtragic eventneck breakinghandgunstrong female charactertv newsuziheroinemass murderstrong female leadcompassionnew jerseymutebroken glasssex talkdespairexileexploding headwedding ringsexual humorarmorswearingnewspaper clippingirreverencedesert eaglenews reporteranniversaryhistorical fictionmolotov cocktailcrisisgolf clubfast foodcliniccatholicismnewspaper articlereluctant herotrain ridewrathkindnesswarningillinoismurder by gunshotcapital punishmenttequilafart jokescatological humorhomosexual subtextfemale bartendermarital infidelityoff screen murderwisconsinchosen onebroken bottleholy waterandrogynyprotestortragic villainpenis jokemusemoral ambiguitycardinal the priestfalse namecar keysstabbed in the sidemass killingsequel mentioned during end creditsspit takevoodoo dollloss of faithfallen angelclergyabortion cliniccrisis of faithdepiction of goderotic dancinginside jokewalking on waterdogmablack stereotypejewish womanancient historyroller bladesvoice of godgod as humanfast talkerlapsed catholictripletindulgenceskee balldoctrinegay referencetriple teen murderapocryphaview askewidolatryjay and silent bobshermer illinoisseraphimgolden calf (See All) |
Epic adventure Exodus: Gods and Kings is the story of one man's daring courage to take on the might of an empire. Using state of the art visual effects and 3D immersion, Scott brings new life to the story of the defiant leader Moses as he rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 … slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicblack comedychrist allegorybiblical |
| Themes: | faithweddingreligionmurdersurrealismdeathrevengepoliticsfearescapefuneraldeath of fatherbrutalityparanoiagrief …illnesshopecrueltypanicdyingfreedomcouragehuntingstarvationcooking over a campfire (See All) |
| Mood: | raindarkness |
| Locations: | desertbeachboatvillagefarmshipcavecampfirestormship explosion |
| Characters: | biblechristianityreference to godsoldiermother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipsister sister relationshipthiefjewish …interracial relationshiplittle boyuncle nephew relationshipfishermanbaby boyfacial tattoo (See All) |
| Story: | based on the biblecobrahearing voicestombcameldelusionprophecysheepbeardstabbed to deathaxeinterrogationswordcorpsebare chested male …violencebloodbondagedogkissfightexplosionknifechasesurprise endingfirecryingshot to deathfoodhorseshot in the chestrescuebattlearrestfalling from heightshowdownliehand to hand combatrunninghallucinationcombatshot in the backsubjective cameraspysurvivalassassincandlesword fightold manmountainmontageeatingarmyimpalementstabbed in the chestsnakefishapologyno opening creditsunderwater scenekingsearchshot in the legdrowningpainflash forwardperson on fireattackliarrace against timestatuetentknocked outdeath of childlightninghangingpursuitdeath of sonthreatthreatened with a knifechickengeneralwhippingcowtrustarsonbattlefieldprincerioteavesdroppingdestinysabotagedestructionbow and arrowkilling an animalspearassassination attemptmass murderheavy rainhelmetslaverydiseaseragehidingfrogparadetorchanimal attackmilkgoatcrushed to deathbroken legslaveeaten aliveguardpromiseshieldsufferingthunderconstruction siteloss of sonstabbed in the throategyptironyshot in the faceexilehit on the headsibling rivalrybelief in godarmorclifftribedead boydaggerpalacehorseback ridingsaving a lifebarking dogsunsetjudaismmummydead animaldoubttreasoncrocodileplagueshoutingstabbed in the armwelltornadoseagullflyfilm starts with textpyramidadopted sonsense of smellsword and sandalstabbed in the shoulderempireshot in the throatarcherhonestymaggotcaravanstabbed in the facefather son reunionwaking upmilitary trainingmonumentman on firehorse and wagonshepherdfloggingancient egyptvillain not really dead clichethronehebrewoverhead shotchantinglootingcatastrophemercylambfalling off a cliffquarryflaming arrowrunning for your lifemessengerhusband wife reunionegyptiandead babyguerilla warfarepharaohgallowssandstormembroiderydead fishtidal waveexodusomenkiss on the foreheadwalking in the rainmarriage ceremonysphinxgrapeanimal sacrificechariotclappingvenomemancipationlanceswarmencampmentbedouinpriestesscarrying a dead bodydivine interventionold testamentreference to abrahampassovertalking to godweavingeldermosesbuilding explosioncatfishinhumanityadvisorbolt upright after nightmarecavalry chargecovered wagonwading in watergiant wavereunited familylocustnile riverpublic hangingburning a dead bodyadopted brothercradleface paintinghaillandslideloomoxenmudslidered seaspinning wheelhorse drawn wagonshiveringmountain roadten commandmentstrampled to deathviceroycrocodile attackact of godboildeath of a horseescape from slaveryseditionvolley of arrowsbiblical plaguesburning bushcamp sitesword held to throatdead duckgrand vizierox cartcanaanwedding vowsbody soreswarm of insects (See All) |
Three stories - one each from the past, present, and future - about men in pursuit of eternity with their love. A conquistador in Mayan country searches for the tree of life to free his captive queen; a medical researcher, working with various trees, looks for a cure that will save his dying wife; a … space traveler, traveling with an aged tree encapsulated within a bubble, moves toward a dying star that's wrapped in a nebula; he seeks eternity with his love. The stories intersect and parallel; the quests fail and succeed. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | executionmemorytorturereligionlovesurrealismmurderdeathmarriagedrugsprisonfuneralmagicsupernatural powercancer …illnessdeath of wifepanicdyingmythologyspace travel (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerain |
| Locations: | hospitalsnowbathtubouter spacespacejunglecampfiremuseumstormspainsex in a bathtub |
| Characters: | self flagellationbiblechristianitysoldierhusband wife relationshipdoctortattoowriterpriestnative american |
| Period: | future16th century |
| Story: | messiahanguishmysticismhealingprophecymonktemplecrossswordblood splatterbeatingfemale nuditybloodflashbackkiss …fightphotographtitle spoken by characterknifechasefirecryinghorsebattletearsbedjailsciencescientistcandleambulancestabbingthroat slittingimpalementmapnonlinear timelinesevered headno opening creditsdream sequencebirdcoffinbathritualsearchflash forwardgravetreebeaten to deathspiritualitywidowerlightningringhorse ridingtrapflowersleepingwhippingsacrificequeensubtitled scenemonkeyterminal illnesssurgerydestinyfireplacemedicinespearbreaking and enteringwoundquestfaintingagingcaptiveloss of wifeplanettimetorchburialback from the deadrealityindianyogaremote controlshieldtelescopethundercrossbowresearchimmortalitymedical examinationtime lapse photographyheavenmeditationastronautcapturewedding ringtribebuddhismdaggersymbolismshaved headbrainlevitationgatenovelrepeated sceneeuthanasiahuman sacrificetombstonearcherystabbed in the armx rayhanging upside downpyramidkimonoseizurebleeding to deathmicroscopecureapestarsritedead wifetai chialtarfloggingastrologyrelicpitlockrebirthbrain tumorresearchercustomhinduismspace explorationvivisectionmultiple time framesbubblecentral americametaphysicsmedical experimenttumorbattle axespaniardsnowballguatemalacprinter culturalodysseystar gazingbiblical quotemayaneurologyeternityheresythree storiescanaryadam and eveblowgungarden of edenhereticfountain penmayanwalking on watereternal lifecardiopulmonary resuscitationfountain of youthspanish inquisition26th centuryconquistadorcitadelunreliable flashbacknebulafloating in the airfranciscancorporeal mortificationtree of lifefade to whitesense of timemedical researcherpen and ink (See All) |
"Some people lose their faith because Heaven shows them too little," says Thomas Daggett. "But how many people lose their faith because Heaven showed them too much?" Daggett nearly became a priest; now he's a cop. He may want to put religion behind him, but one morning a weird, eyeless, hermaphrodit …ic corpse turns up. Suddenly he is on a path that will put him right in the middle of a war in Heaven. And once again, Heaven will show him too much: gore, blood, charred flesh, living corpses and much worse. Even more central to the heavenly war effort is a young girl. This American Indian child has something Gabriel wants. And Gabriel is willing to kill her and anyone in his path - or even reanimate a corpse or two - to get it. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedysuspensedark fantasychristian horrorreligious horror |
| Themes: | devilfaithbetrayalreligionmurdersurrealismdeathkidnappingjealousyfearescapefuneralinvestigationdeceptionpsychopath …brutalitysupernatural powerparanoiadepressioninsanitysadismevilhopepanicdyingapocalypsecannibalismhomelessnessmurder of a police officernear death experienceghost townreligious conflict (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirarchive footagedarkness |
| Locations: | deserthospitalschoolchurchcemeterysmall townlos angeles californiaapartmentpolice stationpolice carrooftopcatholic churchschool busschool teacher |
| Characters: | biblechristianitysoldierpoliceteacherzombiegirlpolice officernursedetectivepolicemanpriesthostagechristianlittle girl …native americanwaitresspolice detectiveteacher student relationshipsheriffgrandmother granddaughter relationshipcatholic priesthomeless mancoronerdeath wish (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | archangelheart in handblasphemyheart ripped outexorcismhealingreference to satanprophecyresurrectionangelblood splattercorpsebeatingbloodviolence …flashbackgunkissfightcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifesurprise endingfirevoice over narrationcryingshot to deathfistfightcar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headrescuepunched in the facewritten by directorbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointsunglassesdead bodydemonhallucinationhandcuffsprayerrevolvershot in the backgood versus evilsurvivalorphanflashlightcaliforniaambulanceimpalementsuicide attemptdinerdisarming someonecoffinnarrationchild in perilhit by a carfictional wardouble crossritualpolice officer killedgraveyardshot in the foreheadflash forwardattempted murdercharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangerperson on fireliarfirst of seriesmissionpossessionrace against timestatuecover upevil manknocked outskeletonmanipulationexploding bodyfirst partprofanitygrandmothernewspaper headlinekillingundeadhenchmanpizzamaniacpickup truckburned aliveelectronic music scoregothicshot in the stomachsociopathscene during opening creditsmorgueskullmind controlcolonelback from the deadcrime scenevisioncynicismcannibalmercilessnessbible quoteheavenhit on the headpunched in the chestjumping through a windowthrown through a windowautopsyaerial shotarizonachoirsouleye gougingtribebody landing on a cardemonic possessionkilling spreeburned to deathnewspaper clippinglyingarrogancetelepathyclose up of eyesgothporn magazineliving deadlevitationfinal showdownhead woundsuper strengthworld dominationfilm projectormegalomaniactrailer homeburnt facedeputyshamanburnt bodybadgemaggotsymbolmind readingmurder spreechosen onetheologytrenchcoatlapdkorean warhide and seekwar criminalcrime spreegrave diggingchantingtauntingchild with a gungrand canyoncourt martialluciferinvulnerabilitysatanhermaphroditehealerabandoned carbloody mouthfilm reelabandoned minemisanthropethrown through a windshieldsevered facekiss on the foreheadhenchwomantire ironfallen angelmass deaththrown from heightcrisis of faithpyrokinesiskorean war veteranmale tearsindian reservationmisanthropysoul transferencegross outexploding trailerface burnhit with a tire ironancient bookshushingcopper minedriving through a wallholy warburning bodygas lampchristian godtirednessmintpersonification of satandark angelgifted childreligious riteburning corpseeating heartmortal woundvisions of heavenarchangel gabrielinitiation ceremony (See All) |
1327. After a mysterious death in a Benedictine Abbey, the monks are convinced that the apocalypse is coming. With the Abbey to play host to a council on the Franciscan's Order's belief that the Church should rid itself of wealth, William of Baskerville, a respected Franciscan friar, is asked to ass …ist in determining the cause of the untimely death. Alas, more deaths occur as the investigation draws closer to uncovering the secret the Abbey wants hidden, and there is finally no stopping the Holy Inquisition from taking an active hand in the process. William and his young novice must race against time to prove the innocence of the unjustly accused and avoid the wrath of Holy Inquisitor Bernardo Gui. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyperiod dramamurder mystery |
| Themes: | devilexecutionfaithtorturereligionlovemurderdeathfriendshipsuicidefearinvestigationsupernatural powerpovertyapocalypse …wealthmurder investigationthe devil (See All) |
| Mood: | poetic justice |
| Locations: | churchsnowcemeterybathtubitalyfrancecavetunnelcatholic church |
| Characters: | self flagellationbiblechristianityreference to godfriendserial killerdetectivepriestartistlusthomosexualitywitchcatholicfrenchreligious fervor …suicide by poisonsuicide by jumping out a window (See All) |
| Story: | temptationmonasteryreference to satanprophecymiraclemonkcrossfive word titlefemale pubic haircorpsesingingfemale full frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nuditybased on novel …sex scenebloodmale nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditykissfightnippleschasefirevoice over narrationwoman on topmirrorcatbare buttsecretfalling from heightbookdead bodyreference to jesus christprayerold manimpalementtoiletaccidentfalse accusationtrialpainterforeign language adaptationtonguegraveyarddrowningconfessiongravelibrarypoisonwitnesspigratchickeneuropemonkeyeyeglassesitalianmousewitchcraftblockbusterjumping from heightskulltorchdebatecensorshipdwarfresearchlostlaughtersuperstitionthrown through a windowmedieval timesautopsyfogblind manhorse and carriageshowtranslatorspittingdonkeypeasantpopegreekfoxpaintdoubttowerlibrarianhead bashed instablebishopcluecodepersecutiontitle same as bookmultiple murdermiddle agesblack catsaintmagnifying glassdeath by drowningman on firetrapdoorreference to the virgin maryaltarsecret passagemassrichantichristbludgeoningplant in titlepoorvulturesecret roomhunchbackmaterialismsex on the floorreference to the devilmedievalchantinglabyrinthchurch bellglovepick axemissionary positionreference to the book of revelationinquisitioninksatanic ritualconundrumeunuchorderbook burningsexual favorfalse confessionreference to aristotleburned at the stakechantbiblical quotebattering ramgay for paynameless charactercalligraphyflower in titledeath by impalementpoisonedbludgeoned to deathheresyabbeycensorreference to the popeobediencenovicenorthern italy14th centuryhereticambiguous titledrowning in a bathtubexcommunicationtorture deviceseminarytribunalquestion and answerreasonvirtue1300sarseniccatacombsdeath by poisonpyreflagellationsouthern franceabbotpushed off a cliffsatan worshipherbalistwalking backwardspoisoned to deathcipherfaith in godinscriptionfranciscanholinesssecret entrancecorporeal mortificationlemon juiceredistribution of wealthreference to saint francis of assisiavignon francebibliophiliaflagrante delictoforbidden bookhidden staircasereference to ecclesiastesshoeprintdispensarylatin phraseparchmentpig penreference to virgilbenedictinecopiertithevow of povertyword of godblack spotbutchering pigpage turnerrecantationreference to ovidreference to st. thomas aquinas (See All) |
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of ageblack comedysupernaturalsword and sorcerydark fantasysword and fantasychrist allegoryrevisionist history |
| Themes: | self sacrificeexecutionangerbetrayalmurdersurrealismdeathfriendshiprevengekidnappingmoneyjealousyprisonfearescape …funeralmonsterdeceptionmagicrobberydeath of fatherbrutalitysupernatural powerdeath of motherparanoiaredemptionhopedeath of wifepaniccouragemythology (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmaredarkness |
| Locations: | forestboatlondon englandwatervillagewoodsenglandlakeshipcastlecavebrothelsewer |
| Characters: | soldierprostitutemother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshiphostagethieftough guywarrioraction herolittle boy …maidwitchuncle nephew relationshipmermaidself doubt (See All) |
| Story: | public executionsevered earprophecyrebelbeardprisonerstabbed to deathaxeprostitutioninterrogationswordblood splattercorpsebeatingcharacter name in title …bare chested malebloodviolenceflashbackdogfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasesurprise endingfirebased on bookshot to deathfistfighthorseshot in the chestshot in the headrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorbattlebrawlfalling from heightshowdownhand to hand combatdemonbritishislandriverfightingcombatshot in the backsubjective cameradecapitationgood versus evilspyfoot chaseorphancandlegangambushstrangulationmassacredisguisemontagethroat slittingbridgearmyimpalementmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestmapsnakenonlinear timelinesevered headanti herodisarming someoneone man armychild in perilfictional warritualunderwater scenekingcreaturefemme fataleshot in the legtransformationon the runtrainingone against manylegendcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backscreamingattackfugitivepoisoncharacter's point of view camera shotevil manknocked outopening action sceneshot in the shouldermanipulationscarexploding bodyloss of fatherratthreatened with a knifewaterfallsevered armloss of motherprofanityshot in the armgeneralqueenarsonbattlefieldpowerfreeze framestylized violencehenchmanriottraitorfalling down stairscaptainsabotagewolfdestructionbow and arrowburned alivehead buttspearassassination attemptfaintingscene during opening creditshelmetslaveryroyaltyelephantjail cellmagiciansergeantkicked in the stomachloss of wifenosebleedblockbustergiantpooljumping from heightrebellionknightmind controlcgifollowing someonetorchanimal attackinterracial friendshipcrushed to deathscammasked manslaveeaten aliveguarddwarfreverse footageshieldcameohaunted by the pastnicknamevisiontarget practiceexplosivebraveryblood on faceresistancedual wieldhatredimpostormercilessnesschaosshot in the facedeath threatrowboatstabbed in the headmentorstabbed in the legpunched in the chestcon artistdark heromedieval timesoutlawaerial shotdungeonwisecrack humordisfigurementknife throwingraiddark pastdemonic possessionkingdomtragic heroblack magicburned to deathcoinpatriotismfast motion scenepalacebullet timebatdoppelgangeroppressionswordsmandirector cameoface maskhistorical fictionfighterfinal showdownfolklorebag over headmusclemanstrongmanscene before opening creditssuper strengthtowerfireballhuman sacrificevikingshot with an arrowyoung version of characterarcherycrownidealismfemale spycommanderfortresshanging upside downsorcerertavernbellfilm starts with textreluctant heroman kills a womantyrantaltered version of studio logofight the systemheirburnt bodyshot in the throatpart computer animationarcherrighteous ragetragic pastmiddle agessubterraneanjailbreaksorceresscoup d'etatcockney accentbo staffflashback within a flashbackresistance fighteralternate dimensionscytheanimal killingchosen onekicking in a doorassassination plotgiant animalglowing eyeshawkthronefratricideburning buildingtotalitarianismslow motion action scenechild swearingjumping from a rooftophands tiedsuper speedorigin of heroflaming arrowbaronstabbed in the sidetyrannybrandysnorricamsquidcollapsing buildingwarlockdefectorfuneral pyrecoronationcatapultturned to stonebare knuckle fightinggunpowdergiant snakeking arthurbattering ramslave laborspear throwingmartial arts schoolevil sorcerervenompyrokinesisstabbed through the chestcamelotcovered in mudevil kingexcaliburwrecking ballarthurian legendmagehanged bodygiant squidashman with a ponytailtunicround tableflaming swordburning villagegiant ratsnake venomchild slaverylancelotcollapsing bridgeknights of the round tablegiant batgrafittiheir to thronemartial arts instructormagic sword (See All) |
A Christlike figure wanders through bizarre, grotesque scenarios filled with religious and sacrilegious imagery. He meets a mystical guide who introduces him to seven wealthy and powerful people, each representing a planet in the Solar system. These seven, along with the protagonist, the guide and t …he guide's assistant, divest themselves of their worldly goods and form a group of nine who will seek the Holy Mountain, in order to displace the gods who live there and become immortal. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmexperimental filmabsurdismabsurd comedycult classic |
| Themes: | executionreligionsurrealismdeathdrugsmoneylesbianismdrinkingfeardrunkennessdancetheftbrutalitydrug usepoetry …greedblindnessrevolution (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatireavant gardebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | barhelicoptersnowcemeteryboatbathtubbuswheelchairshipmexicotunnelsex in car |
| Characters: | jewchristianityreference to godsoldierprostitutemother son relationshiphusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicechildrentattooaliendancerbaby …priestthiefhomosexualitysecretarycatholicwriter directordeafnessactor director writerreligious iconreligious statueself delusionsex robot (See All) |
| Story: | roman soldierstoninggold coinblasphemymysticismcamelcrosspublic nudityfemale pubic hairaxeswordcorpsebeatingmale full frontal nuditydancing …female full frontal nudityfemale frontal nuditybare chested malefemale nudityviolencebloodsexnuditymale nuditybare breaststhreesomemale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditydoggunkissfightexplosionpartyknifethree word titlefirevoice over narrationlickingtesticlesfoodhorsemirrorurinationshotguncomputercameradrinkundressingbare buttmaskshootingvomitingriflebombbedmarijuanabathroompianodemonislandreference to jesus christmale pubic hairguitaralcoholstripperold manmassacremountaincocainetoiletweaponsnakenunbirdcoffinfictional wargarter beltritualjourneygraveyardcigar smokingdrowningtransformationlimousinetreeclownspiritualitystripteasefactorywritten and directed by cast membermassagestatuedirected by starbodyguardpresidentgovernmentrock 'n' rollhorse ridingpigchickensevered armflowerpoetwhippingdismembermentfull frontal nuditytransvestitecircusoccultgoldgrenadenipples visible through clothingwarehouseballoonlooking at oneself in a mirrorcakequesttouristarchitecturecomic bookhelmetelephantmagicianmousecrucifixdemonstrationtoyspiderplanetbarefoot malefrogproduced by directorskullgoatfemale warriorgas maskguarddwarfabsurd humorpillshippiedrummerimmortalityrowboatscissorssculpturedead childbathingmeditationfascismtigercanecastrationbarefoot femaleexistentialismsevered legchaintripwritten by starsymbolismmannequinteleportationchauffeurceremonymale objectificationearphonescandycrucifixionjudaismapparitionmummyfountaindead animalmusclemantowercrutchesvery little dialoguefemale genitaliaamputeebroken mirrordrumseagullgoldfishlsdtaking a bathnihilismfactory workercellobayonetfinger cut offmushroommanuscriptperuchimpanzeefeatherrainbowsitting on a toiletpolygamydance sceneritedead birdknittingfiring squadsurrendertoy gundogfightenlightenmentmattresspsychotronic filmaltardicephobiagurumountain climbingbanquetbreaking a mirrorcasketmars the planetthronedovevulturepilgrimagebody paintbuddhaloinclothmodern arttoadinitiationexcrementtarantulatarotlambtumorsolar systemsanta claus suitcrossing selfzenhermaphroditehand kissingcadaverprocessionray gunanimal sexmarchingalchemybiblical referencegreen hairmohawk haircutcarrying someoneeunuchfalconleg bracegas chamberhippopotamusstrong sexual contentburning moneymidnight moviejaguarman dancing with manglass eyepsychedeliapythongeeseproduced by actorlaxativehair dyeice sculpturestarfishmale bare butthead shavingpelicanseven deadly sinschameleoninvented languagemarketplacealchemistmayanoverweight manchrist figurechief of policeslideshowmagic actwashing someonejupiter the planetspiritual journeywashing feetlima perusex in limousinemenorahsaturn the planetprosthetic body partbook of the deadhall of mirrorsoxboa constrictorlederhosencracked mirrorpeg legtoy factoryperuviantoy horsechamber potvenus the planetgold nuggetmale star appears nudepluto the planetexplicit nuditymale secretarynothingnessfan dancerpantheonfrontal nudityexotic animalneptune the planetwashing someone's feetmultiple amputeeuranus the planetman in a bathtubmating animalsmouse costumebreathing tubeglyphlever action rifle (See All) |
William Wallace is a Scottish rebel who leads an uprising against the cruel English ruler Edward the Longshanks, who wishes to inherit the crown of Scotland for himself. When he was a young boy, William Wallace's father and brother, along with many others, lost their lives trying to free Scotland. O …nce he loses another of his loved ones, William Wallace begins his long quest to make Scotland free once and for all, along with the assistance of Robert the Bruce. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicchrist allegory |
| Themes: | executionweddingtorturebetrayalmurderlovedeathfriendshiprevengerapepoliticsadulteryprisonpregnancyfuneral …death of wifefreedomcouragedeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | gorenightmarewedding night |
| Locations: | forestlondon englandenglandcastle |
| Characters: | father son relationshiptough guywarriorhomosexualitycatholicfrenchchildhood friend |
| Story: | public executionrevoltfamous scorerebelprologuecontroversyswordblood splattercorpsedreamfemale frontal nuditybare chested malefemale nuditysex sceneviolence …bloodmale nudityone word titlemale frontal nudityfightbased on true storyfirevoice over narrationhorsebattlefalling from heighthand to hand combatprayermale pubic haircombatdecapitationsword fightambushmassacredisguisethroat slittingimpalementsevered headno opening creditsprincessmarriage proposallegendfarmerhangingspeechdirected by startragic eventloss of fatherkissing while having sexdismembermentsubtitled scenebattlefieldburned alivespearassassination attemptbarnloss of wifeblockbusteririshhonorburialdead womanbraveryarranged marriagescotlandenglishthrown through a windowmedieval timesdisembowelmentgay sonrainstormsiegeinsultgay stereotypetragic heroloss of brotherwedding receptionunclemain character dieshorseback ridingunderdogwar violencedead childrenloss of daughterarcheryidealismmooningcrushed headsword and sandalmartyrbrotherhoodmiddle agesnationalismbagpipescavalryscottish accentchildhood sweetheartscotbattle axetortured to deathflaming arrownobilityhandkerchieftyrannykilthanged boybattering ramedinburgh scotlanddeer huntinglanceleprosydefenestrationsecret marriagesword and shield14th centuryscottish highlandsaxe in the chesthanged child1300sknighthoodprince of wales13th centurysword throwingmass hangingjoustdrawn and quarteredbow huntingplantagenethorse killedfamous speechhalberdwar crythistlewoman's throat slitcautery (See All) |
The rise and fall of the notorious Roman Emperor Caligula, showing the violent methods that he employs to gain the throne, and the subsequent insanity of his reign - he gives his horse political office and humiliates and executes anyone who even slightly displeases him. He also sleeps with his siste …r, organises elaborate orgies and embarks on a fruitless invasion of Britain before meeting an appropriate end. There are various versions of the film, ranging from the heavily truncated 90-minute version to the legendary 160-minute hardcore version which leaves nothing to the imagination (though the hardcore scenes were inserted later and do not involve the main cast members). (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epiccult filmtragedy |
| Themes: | executiontorturebetrayalmurderdeathsuicidemarriagerapepoliticslesbianismfeardrunkennessdancefuneralvoyeurism …incestbrutalityinsanitysexualitysadismevilcrueltydyingtransgendermurder of family (See All) |
| Mood: | goreaffection |
| Locations: | wateritalybrothel |
| Characters: | prostitutehusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshiplustcousin cousin relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshiphuman animal relationshipdysfunctional relationship |
| Story: | roman soldier1st centuryromanancient romesheepcontroversyfemale pubic hairstabbed to deathprostitutionswordblood splattercorpsebeatingmale full frontal nuditydancing …female full frontal nuditycharacter name in titlefemale frontal nuditysex scenebloodviolencesexnudityone word titlebare breaststhreesomemale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nudityfightejaculationnipplespartyleg spreadingerectionlabiabased on true storylickingfondlingcryingbreast suckingunderweartesticleshorsemirrorurinationtesticle suckingbrawlfalling from heightliebed69 sex positionvoyeurorgyfightingmenage a troisdecapitationgay slurwineambushold manbreast sucklingstrangulationmassacreimpalementsnakeclitorislesbian cunnilingusbirdscantily clad femaleassassinationtongueejaculation into someone's mouthpainfinger penetrationspermvirginbeaten to deathscreamingpoisonpassionstatuescreamringattempted rapefemale full rear nuditychildbirththreatwhippingkillinghatesisterrockfoursomerevelationdesiresexual attractionrageroyaltystabbed in the stomachbrother sister incestsadomasochismrape victimforbidden lovedead womansexual desiremale prostitutesufferingwhiphatredmercilessnessthunderstormsenatorsexploitationperversiondead manmurder of a childarmordisfigurementmale full rear nuditycastrationattractionunsimulated sexpromiscuitycrowdexhibitionismlyinglesbian 69 sex positionpalacebushfoot jobbisexual womanmadmanneedleforced to stripfingering vaginagolden showerfreakbitternesssexual perversionsexual violencefemale genitaliaemperorsexual promiscuitysex orgyexhibitionistdying manheld captivebloody body of childactual animal killedsapphismtransvestismbestialityfeversword and sandalbleeding to deathmale prostitutionpleasuredicewetnesshedonismviolent deathpeep holevaginal penetrationdying wordscaptivitycurtainsemen in mouthalternate versionpolitical assassinationlambroman empireforced prostitutioninterspecies sexsexual sadismsexual torturezoophiliahandballsexploitation filmanimal sexbanned filmincestuous sexwhite horsesevered penistaboo sexurinating on someonefistanimal loveromengomorrahybiblical quotedecayinfamyviolent sexsex with an animalfilm starts with quotephallusbrother sister sextransgressionerotic dancingdead sisterviolence against a childtransgressive filmcult favoritemultiple versionsnotorietyancient worldroman emperorturning the tablesanimal lovethrowing foodmultiple stabbingssex with a foreign objectbased on historystalliontogacaligulavaginal juicevirgin bloodsee through gownpoisoned winepushing the envelopeerotic 70svileforeign versionincestuous loveporn movieunsimulated male masturbationlgbt interestsnake in vaginaburied up to one's neckerotic torturereference to the god jupiterpower abuseunrated version available (See All) |
Two days in the life of Saul Auslander, Hungarian prisoner working as a member of the Sonderkommando at one of the Auschwitz Crematoriums who, to bury the corpse of a boy he takes for his son, tries to carry out his impossible deed: salvage the body and find a rabbi to bury it. While the Sonderkomma …ndo is to be liquidated at any moment, Saul turns away of the living and their plans of rebellion to save the remains of a son he never took care of when he was still alive. (Read More)
| Themes: | executionmemorymurderdeathholocaustprison escape |
| Mood: | murder of a boy |
| Locations: | forestwoodstruckshed |
| Characters: | jewreference to godfather son relationshipdoctorboyphotographerjewishgermangerman soldier |
| Period: | world war two1940syear 1944 |
| Story: | begins with textrabbiprologuefemale pubic hairprisonercorpsebeatingdancingcharacter name in titlefemale frontal nuditybare chested malefemale nudityviolencebloodmale nudity …two word titlegunfightcigarette smokingphotographchaseshowerfirecryingfoodmachine gunshot in the chestrescuecamerawritten by directorundressingbare buttshootingriflerunningdead bodyprayermale pubic hairriverf wordswimmingsurvivaleatingsuitcaselong takepursuithairy chestgoldwarehousemass murderburialguardpromiseanti semitismsonpunched in the stomachshovelscissorsconcentration campautopsyprisoner of warmurder of a childdead boysmokesaving a lifebarking doggreekname callingdiggingwhisperingatrocityashesauschwitzclothingfacial scarpartisandigging a gravepolishcoalpithungarianovenasphyxiationwheelbarrowcrematoriumyiddishshoahgas chamberstar of davidlocksmithdragging a dead bodylabor campnazi concentration campsabbathlookoutscrubbing a floormass shootingwatchmakerfinal solutionincinerationroll callbirkenauwash basinhand washingkaddishmazel tovkapowashing a dead bodyforced labourmaking fun of someonenaked bodyscrewdriver the toolscrubbing the floor (See All) |
To escape the edict of Egypt's Pharaoh, Rameses I, condemning all newborn Hebrew males, the infant Moses is set adrift on the Nile in a reed basket. Saved by the pharaoh's daughter Bithiah, he is adopted by her and brought up in the court of her brother, Pharaoh Seti. Moses gains Seti's favor and th …e love of the throne princess Nefertiri, as well as the hatred of Seti's son, Rameses. When his Hebrew heritage is revealed, Moses is cast out of Egypt, and makes his way across the desert where he marries, has a son and is commanded by God to return to Egypt to free the Hebrews from slavery. In Egypt, Moses' fiercest enemy proves to be not Rameses, but someone near to him who can 'harden his heart'. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicmelodramabiblical |
| Themes: | religionmurderlovejealousyescapeheroadoptionegyptian mythology |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | desert |
| Characters: | jewbiblereference to godfather son relationshipbrother brother relationshiptough guylove trianglejewishbully |
| Story: | based on the bibleprophetfamous scorecamelprophecymiracletemplebased on novelbloodnumber in titletitle spoken by characterthree word titlevoice over narrationremakerescue …secretriverhuman rightssnakefemme fataledeath of sonwhippingprinceslaveryblockbusterfestivalbarefootreverse footagefloodarranged marriageconstruction siteloss of sonegyptexilesibling rivalrybelief in godarmordead boystick fightpalacebushjudaismplaguebully comeuppanceold flamewellcaravanshepherdancient egyptchosen onestaffstarvinginfanticidehebrewcomeuppancepaganstudio logo segues into filmstruck by lightningpharaohsandstormsheikbasketexodusbattering ramslave laborchariotemancipationremake by original directordepiction of godold testamentpassovertalking to godhailstormthereminchasmtabletmother child reunionvoice of godafired seaweighing scalesdivine retributionegyptian godpestilenceact of godescape from slaveryfalse goddeliverancemale whippingbiblical plaguesescaped slaveidolatrywall of firegolden calf (See All) |
Israel 1956. Rachel, a Jew, rather unexpectedly meets an old friend at the kibbutz where she is working as a teacher. It brings back memories of her experiences in The Netherlands during the war, memories of betrayal. September 1944. Rachel is in trouble when her hiding place is bombed by allied tro …ops. She gets in contact with a man from the resistance and joins a group of Jews who are to be smuggled across the Biesbosch by boat to the freed South Netherlands. Germans from a patrol boat murder them all however. Only Rachel is able to escape. She is rescued by a resistance group under the leadership of Gerben Kuipers. When Kuipers' son is captured after trying to smuggle weapons, he asks Rachel to seduce SS-hauptsturmfuhrer Ludwig Muntze. Soon she will find out the attack in the Biesbosch wasn't a coincidence. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | executiontorturebetrayalreligionmurderlovedeathfriendshiprevengemoneyprisonescapedeceptionseductiontheft …death of fatherdeath of motherhumiliationsadismsurveillancedeath of wifeholocauststarvation (See All) |
| Mood: | raincar chase |
| Locations: | israeltrainairplaneboatbusbicycletaxielevatorfarmlaketrucktrain stationschool teacherfire truckwater torture …truck accidenttwo on a bicycle (See All) |
| Characters: | jewbibleprostitutemother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorsingerbrother sister relationshipdancerhostage …lawyerthiefchristianjewishrussiancanadiangermanfiance fiancee relationshipgerman soldiernazi officercanadian soldier (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1960s1940s1950syear 1944 |
| Story: | gold coincamelcelebrationbuttockscrossprologuefemale pubic hairprisonerinterrogationcorpsebeatingsingingdancingfemale full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudity …female rear nuditybare chested malefemale nuditysex scenebloodviolencemale nudityone word titlebare breastsflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditykissfightcigarette smokingphotographexplosionpartyleg spreadingchasepantiesshowerbased on true storyfondlingcryingsongshootoutfoodmachine gunmirrorurinationshot in the headrescuecameraarrestundressinggunfightbare buttsecretshootingbookvomitingrifletearsbombbirthdaybeddead bodybathroompianojailhandcuffsbritishreference to jesus christclassroomprayercolor in titlerivercleavagespyflashlightcookingambushterroriststrangulationmassacredisguisewomaneatingtoiletfishwhite pantieschildscantily clad femalecoffindouble crossbreast fondlingunderwater scenevannecklaceflash forwardattempted murdermicrophonefugitivesuitcaserabbitscardeath of brotherpianistinjectionfemale removes her clothescountrysidetrapsuspicionclasswhippingrefugeeespionagetrustrecord playerhenchmansurgeryeavesdroppingidentitytraitorundergroundsyringebulletwoundreference to adolf hitlermass murderhypodermic needlejeeplistening to musictouristsurvivorrecordingcookcaptivecrucifixcommunisthidingfemale singermobfaked deathparadetowelbombingministerresistancesmugglingkicked in the crotchnipplecigarette lighterframe upsafepanties pulled downevidenceparachutecaptureprison cellraidsuspectpublic humiliationferrychloroformlingerie slipfiremanchocolatesuffocationjewelryswastikaset uplocal blockbusterphysicianaccordiontreasonjazz musicstolen moneyborder crossingsailboatfarmhouseundertakersailingfemale spyfascistbelgiumtoastwhistlingroadblockupper classhearseatrocityshot in the handschoolteacherbullet woundsewing machinenetherlandsbritish soldiernazismcontrabandbomberdeath sentenceplandeath of familyhiding placessfiring squadnazi occupationmagnifying glasscarrotloss of familyinfiltrationdutchmass gravecheckpointtour busliberationresistance fighterdiabetesnegotiationcasketlockettop hatsecret roomcanalballroom dancinglootinggestaposurgical operationcaged animalexcrementfemale sitting on a toiletjail breakdyed hairgerman armybombardmentcourierrescue attemptexhumationdance halllootaliasfire fightduplicitydeath of a childfire engineblueprintfemale star appears nudehollandinsulinsexual favorschool classresistance movementstarving childdiamond ringgrave robbingprosecutionwaterboardingjewelskibbutznazi flagbargehair dyelistening devicemarshwiretapchoke holdginstampchocolate barheil hitlerhead held underwaternotarymp 40 machine gunreference to heinrich himmlersoup kitchenyear 1956funeral parlornazi collaboratoranti semitic slurhidden microphonehiding jewsreprisalappendicitistyphusaerial bombardmentjumping off a balconymilitary paradeoccupied nationtelephone repairmanattempted poisoningcutting torchfifty dollar billstamp collectionbus tourlying in a coffinstolen jewelryremoving a bulletboeing b 17 flying fortresshiding underwaterstamp collectorair dropreference to jesse owensrescuerriding a trainb 17 bomberbuilding a firecrashing through a doorinsulin overdosenazi occupied netherlandspatrol boatpush cartworld warriver bargebreaking a lockfield surgerymilitary check pointplaying deadthousand dollar billunderground networkbugginggold bullionmimeograph machinethe hague netherlandsacetylene torchblack bookfalling into a canalflesh woundhiding in a coffinjumping overboardoffice safetrapped in a coffin (See All) |
Due to his knowledge of the native Bedouin tribes, British Lieutenant 'T.E. Lawrence' (qv) is sent to Arabia to find Prince Faisal and serve as a liaison between the Arabs and the British in their fight against the Turks. With the aid of native Sherif Ali, Lawrence rebels against the orders of his s …uperior officer and strikes out on a daring camel journey across the harsh desert to attack a well-guarded Turkish port. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epiccult filmbased on autobiography |
| Themes: | executiontorturemurderdeathmoneypoliticsdrinkingfearfuneralherobrutalityobsessioninsanitycelebritydying …freedom (See All) |
| Locations: | deserthospitalbartrainsnowmotorcyclebicyclewatertruckcampfiremotorcycle accidentmilitary hospital |
| Characters: | reference to godfather son relationshipsingerboynursephotographerwarriormuslimmilitary officerblood lust |
| Period: | 1930s1910s |
| Story: | friends who live togetherfamous scorejerusalemcamelslaughtermiraclerebelinterrogationswordcorpsebeatingsingingcharacter name in titlebare chested maleviolence …bloodflashbackguncigarette smokingexplosionknifepistolbased on true storyfirecryingsongfoodmachine gunhorseface slapshot in the headrescuecameradrinkbattlearrestshootingrifletearsbombrunningdead bodyreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistcandlemassacremountaineatingarmypoliticianmapnonlinear timelineshot in the foreheadpainbinocularsuniformumbrellaundercoverstatuetentevil manflowersbodyguardgiftworld war onemercenaryshot in the armgeneralsleepingprincetwenty somethingapplausegolddestinyshavingsabotagecountry name in titleinjuryhattold in flashbackislamsergeantblockbusterservanthonorcrying mancolonelstreet lifeclockmiddle eastsufferingbraverysandpunched in the stomachgunshot wounddark heroarabsunbilliardslieutenantethnic slurbloodbathdaggerturkey the countrymain character diesshamehorseback ridingnews reporterabandoned buildingall male castbriberybarbed wiresaving a lifehandshakedonkeyelectricityoutcastfountainwar heroarmored carblackoutcorporal punishmentmajorterritory name in titlemasochismrailwaywellmale rapeflareexhibitionistanarchymercy killingwhistlingtrain tracksmarching bandmilitary uniformsunriseroberespectshot point blankbritish soldiermatchorchestral music scorebriton abroadair raiddeath of title characterdemolitionin medias reshomosexual subtextsyriabagpipescavalryuprisingflare gunottoman empiresilhouettebiplanetrespassinggogglescompasslebanonthirstlootingnomadimperialismillegitimate sonred crossreference to mosesdetonatormental instabilitycairo egyptconferencefalling asleepsexual sadismdiplomacycorporalguerilla warfarekiltdead soldiersandstormartillerysaudi arabialemonadesheikequestriansurprise attackbritish empirequicksandname changekorancaningsalutereference to allahturkjordantrain wreckgrapeechokilled with a swordencampmenttown hallbedouinwar correspondentvisual metaphortelegraphsavageryoasisfezstraight edge razorbritish militarytreatypower politicsbritish colonialarabianstoicismbarbarismriding accidentarabiadamascus syria70mm filmhot weatherwater canteencleanlinesswind stormcamel ridingdramatic ironymale on male rapereference to p.t. barnumcongratulationsgeneva conventiontribal warfaresuez canalhands held in the aircartographychieftainoverturepersonality cultplunderingwestminster abbey londonidolatrykissing someone's feetturkish soldiermilitary promotionsinaiwading through waterbritish agentfez hatofficers club (See All) |
Alexandria, 391 AD: Hypatia teaches astronomy, mathematics, and philosophy. Her student Orestes is in love with her, as is Davus, her personal slave. As the city's Christians, led by Ammonius and Cyril, gain political power, the institutions of learning may crumble along with the governance of slave …ry. Jump ahead 20 years: Orestes, the city's prefect, has an uneasy peace with Christians, led by Cyril. A group from the newly empowered Christians has now taken to enforce their cultural hegemony zealously; first they see the Jews as their obstacle, then nonbelievers. Hypatia has no interest in faith; she's concerned about the movement of celestial bodies and "the brotherhood of all". Although her former slave doesn't see it that way. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | self sacrificeexecutionfaithbetrayalreligionlovemurderfuneralbrutalityunrequited lovecrueltyprejudicephilosophyreligious conversionreligious intolerance …religious persecutionreligious fanaticismreligious bigotryreligious violence (See All) |
| Locations: | boatseashipcatholic churchearth |
| Characters: | biblechristianitysoldierfather daughter relationshipteacherchristianjewishreligious fanaticfemale scientistreligious fervor |
| Story: | stoningrabbitemplecrosspublic nudityswordfemale rear nuditybare chested malefemale nudityviolencebloodnuditymale nudityone word titledog …based on true storyfirecryingplace name in titlesciencescientistsword fightambushmassacresevered headassassinationlibrarystrippingvirginperson on fireclasswhippingmoonriotdestructionslaverywitchcraftcrying womanmobgenocidechokingslaveguardtensionstaregyptsexismdeath of protagonistsunbathingbelief in godbigotrymisogynybonfireburned to deathdaggeratheistlighthousesermonbeheadingjudaismmenstruationgatemisogynistfemale teachercorporal punishmentdiscoveryintolerancesexual tensionidealismastronomymercy killinghead injurybishopnaked dead womanburnt bodypersecutionatheismstarsdeath sentencedeath of title charactersaintmob violencefloggingmurder of a nude womanphilosopherancient egyptcreationismmiscarriage of justiceearth viewed from spacescrollkneelingsolar systemroman empirepaganhandkerchiefegyptianfuneral pyremathematicianreligion versus sciencecollarastronomerdead woman on groundpaganismbook burningantiquitydeath of main characterfootmenstrual bloodfree spiritsmotheringcircleindependent womanseasonsscience teacherdeath by suffocationupside downchastitydesecrationphilosophical conversationproselytizingreasonasexualorbitancient worldstudent mentor relationshipfree thinkermurder of a womanpyrealexandria egyptplanetary alignmentmaster slave relationshipmiscegenationtheory of relativityburning bookfreed slavejoy of lifegoogle earthheroine diesnight skysainthoodreligious warwoman scientist5th centurymass killingsscience historybelief in godsaristotleforced baptismparchmentprefectslave collardeath with dignityroman godastrolabeblood on handkerchiefex teacher student relationshipforced conversionkilling in god's namemale female power strugglepaganism vs. christianitywalking on fire (See All) |
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille came into the world unwanted, expected to die, yet born with an unnerving sense of smell that created alienation as well as talent. Of all the smells around him, Grenouille is beckoned to the scent of a woman's soul, and spends the rest of his life attempting to smell her es …sence again by becoming a perfumer, and creating the essence of an innocence lost. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | period piece |
| Themes: | executiontorturemurderlovedeathmoneypregnancyseductionrobberypsychopathobsessionhumiliationdying |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | beachchurchparis franceboatcavelaboratorywater torture |
| Characters: | prostitutemother son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenage boyserial killerdancerpriestcatholicbaby boyreligious fervor |
| Period: | 18th century1700s |
| Story: | bad smellmessiahmonasterycrossangelprologueprisonerprostitutionswordcorpsebeatingdancingfemale frontal nuditybare chested malebased on novel …female nuditysex sceneviolencenuditymale nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditydogkisspartysurprise endingvoice over narrationcryingface slapcatundressingrifletearsdead bodyjailorgyriveralcoholsurvivalorphancandlethroat slittingbridgefishnunbirthday partyunderwater scenesearchjourneynecklacedrowninggravevirginkeyhangingwigchildbirthratflowermagical realismtwinfireworksbare chested male bondageredheadchild murderitalianshavingslow motionfaintingslaverybarnjail cellmobladderbirthorphanagetorchstreet lifeappleinnocencearranged marriagemuterowboatrosebathingaccidental killinghorse and carriagecellardead woman with eyes openbonfirenude woman murderedshaved headpsychopathic killersuffocationgiving birthpeasantfarmingmazeleatherbeehangoveranimal crueltysolitudehanging upside downsweathand over mouthdeath penaltysense of smellbishopnewborn babynaked dead womanperfumemaggotfacial scarinndead catwoman undressingdreamingmountain climbingbludgeoninginnocent person killedhide and seekmanslaughterharvestlabyrinthdirtfatlong haired malefingerwashingprovenceshacklesbuilding collapsecurfewhoneyrainy nighthandkerchiefemaciationdead woman on bedgallowsnosedead prostituteexecutionerdead woman on groundscaffoldfish marketwaterboardingheresydead body in watersmotheringexecution by hangingaccidental murderodormaster apprentice relationshiphereticfrecklesdeath by suffocationhayloftumbilical cordchastityexcommunicationhangmanenslavementpowderdeadly diseasescentsecret formulabound in chainsmarquismass hysteriachild sellingsmellcopperstenchgrime1740sfishmongertannery1730sdead body floating in a riverhypersensitivityreverse engineeringcannerymurder with robberyfalling buildingperfumertraveling on footcarriage accidentheightened sense of smell (See All) |
After The Atomic War the world is divided into three states. London is a city in Oceania, ruled by a party who has total control over all its citizens. Winston Smith is one of the bureaucrats, rewriting history in one of the departments. One day he commits the crime of falling in love with Julia. Th …ey try to escape Big Brother's listening and viewing devices, but, of course, nobody can really escape... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmsuspenseconspiracysuperherotragedydystopiapolitical satirepolitical conspiracy |
| Themes: | executionangermemorytorturebetrayallovepoliticsfearseductioncorruptionpovertysurveillancepaniccommunismfreedom …affairtechnologypolice brutalitystarvation (See All) |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | trainforesthelicopterlondon englandwaterwoodsapartmentcityenglandofficeslum |
| Characters: | soldierprostitutepolicepolice officerlittle boypolice surveillance |
| Period: | 1980sfutureyear 1984 |
| Story: | public executionrebelbuttocksfemale pubic hairprisonerinterrogationdreamsingingfemale full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nuditybare chested malefemale nuditysex scenenudity …number in titlemale nuditybare breastsflashbackmale rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographexplosionsurprise endingtopless female nudityvoice over narrationdigit in titlefoodslow motion scenewritten by directorarrestbare buttbookcafehallucinationbritishtelevisioncriminalsubjective cameraorphanambushmontagearmyfictional warnews reportcoffeedangerelectrocutionfantasy sequenceundercovercover uptankdiarysensualitymanipulationcountrysidetragic eventgovernmentpremarital sexratcharacter says i love youlove interestclass differencesnewspaper headlinepowerchesssexual fantasyyear in titletraitorelectronic music scorepropagandascene during opening creditsjail cellcommunistenemyrebellionbuttmind controlforbidden loveparadenaked womanmilksocial commentarysexual desirereverse footagehaunted by the pastresistancehungerworkchoirundercover agentalternate realitysocietyraidpolice raiddictatorexploding helicoptermoral dilemmapolitical corruptionmedia coverageworkerbrainwashingsocialismblack marketunited kingdomurban decayhelicopter crashfilm starts with textoffice workerrallyrehabilitationfight the systemcontrabandtitle same as booksexual repressiontragic pastoverhead camera shottragic endingbritish renaissancepsychological torturesecret policepsychotronic filmman hits a womansocial decaytotalitarianismmedia manipulationpolitical repressionhistoricpsychological manipulationelectroshock therapyanti communistelectric torturestar died before releasecubiclepolice statecivil servantcrime victimscreennursery rhymepolitical rallychildhood flashbackerased memorytotalitarian statepawn shoppessimismenglish countrysideinvented languagetotalitariancollectivismukpolitical manipulationemployee employee relationshipcatechismproletariantorture victimthoughtwonder womanratsstateproletariatpost world war threeparty memberpneumatic tubeoligarchymass surveillancestrapped to a bedcommunist dictatorshipgovernment employee (See All) |
The intersecting life stories of Daniel Plainview and Eli Sunday in early twentieth century California presents miner-turned-oilman Daniel Plainview, a driven man who will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals. He works hard but also takes advantage of those around him at their expense if need b …e. His business partner/son (H.W.) is, in reality, an "acquired" child whose true biological single-parent father (working on one of Daniel's rigs) died in a workplace accident. Daniel is deeply protective of H.W. if only for what H.W. brings to the partnership. Eli Sunday is one in a pair of twins whose family farm Daniel purchases for the major oil deposit located on it. Eli, a local preacher and a self-proclaimed faith healer, wants the money from the sale of the property to finance his own church. The lives of the two competitive men often clash as Daniel pumps oil off the property and tries to acquire all the surrounding land at bargain prices to be able to build a pipeline to the coast, and as Eli tries to build his own religious empire. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicdark comedy |
| Themes: | faithweddingreligionmurderdeathmarriagemoneyrivalryalcoholismgreedadoptionwealthhuntingdeath in childbirthreligious intolerance |
| Locations: | desertbarbeachrestauranttrainchurchsmall townrural settingcampfiresan francisco california |
| Characters: | religious zealotbiblereference to godprostitutemother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipbabyalcoholicamericanuncle nephew relationship …single fatherdeafnessreligious fanatic (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s19th century1920s1910s20th century1900s1890s |
| Story: | dragged by one's hairgospelblasphemypreacherclaim in titlecrossblood splatterbeatingsingingbased on novelviolencebloodflashbackguncigarette smoking …photographexplosionsurprise endingpistoltelephone callfirecryingsongunderwearfoodhorseface slapshot in the headshotgunfalling from heightletterrifletearsdead bodycafereference to jesus christprayercompetitiontelephoneswimmingorphancaliforniamansionmapchild abuseno opening creditsradiounderwater sceneflash forwardconfessionbeaten to deathbusinessmanmissionactor playing multiple rolestentreadingactor shares first name with characterfarmerdiarylong takebusinesschildbirthautomobilethreathorse ridingloss of fatherex convicttwinarsonpowerwaiterrevelationdressinjurylifting someone into the airhammeraccidental deathimpersonationcampladderrailway stationburialmilkgoatbroken legambitiontelescopeexplosiveministerbackpackimpostoroilbutlersuperstitiondynamitemustacheminelanterncapitalismloss of brothersign languagepipe smokingmudexplorationsermonimpotencevillain played by lead actorminingfarmingbaptismtowerconstructionflasktwin brotherunconsciousnessbowling alleygreat depressionadopted sonwhistlingindustryamericanalandprice of famesalvationhymndigging a gravehorse and wagontuberculosischild abandonmentbride and groomfamous linehalf brotherbludgeoningpacific oceansittingsurrogate fatherinterpreterevangelistpassing outrailroad trackrenovationpick axeset on firebuilding collapsegun held to one's headturn of the centurymisanthropeoil rigchild uses gunfreak accidentbowling balloil industrypickaxepublic speakingbusiness dealsignaturetoolmilkshakecontrol freakmatcheslifting a male into the airsurrogate sonfaith healerchain gangoil wellsinnerice cream parlorirrigationfalling off a ladderfirewoodspiritual healingarthritispipelinelong underwearprospectorsame actor playing twin rolefalse prophetmale slaps a maletrain depotnapkinsparksloss of hearingoil tycoonquailbowling pinfalse promiseland grabbingsilver minesulphurdrilling for oilbusiness associateland surveyingchild romanceear examgoat farmeroil derricksilver city new mexico (See All) |
This film details the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, as played by Cate Blanchett. The main focus is the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.
| Subgenre: | conspiracy |
| Themes: | executiontorturebetrayalreligionlovemurderdeathmarriagerapepoliticspregnancydancedivorcebrutalitycancer |
| Locations: | paris franceboatenglandcatholic churchchurch of england |
| Characters: | self flagellationreligious zealotchristianityreference to godprostitutefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfemale protagonistdancermusicianpriest …sister sister relationshipchristiancatholicfrench (See All) |
| Period: | 16th century |
| Story: | crossaxeswordcorpsebeatingdancingcharacter name in titlefemale nuditybloodsexone word titleflashbacktitle spoken by characterknife …cryinghorseface slaptearsdead bodyprayerorgydecapitationwinestrangulationmontagethroat slittingtoiletsevered headassassinationsearchdrowningconfessionbeaten to deathstabbed in the backkeypoisonpassiondeath of childfireworkskissing while having sexqueenbattlefieldbow and arrowassassination attemptdressrome italyroyaltyservantrebellionguarddwarfintriguescotlandfeministrowboathorse and carriagenude woman murdereddaggermiscarriagehorseback ridingbeheadingforename as titlepopeflutetreasonconfessionalforeignercrownpoisoningtransvestismbishopstar crossed loverstreacherysitting on a toiletmartyrreference to the virgin marymassvaticanassassination plotthronepower strugglesuitorparliamentchurch bellprotestantdukeinquisitionmonarchymaster servant relationshipdead woman on bedcoronationcrossdresserbritish royal familybritish historyexecutionerburned at the stakepolitical intriguequeen of englandheresyrise to powerhead shavingfrigidityhereticriver thamesstepsister stepsister relationshipadvisorhead on a stakequeen elizabeth iknife through the neckpolitical conflicttower of londonelizabethan eratudorcatholicism vs protestantismking henry viiideath of queencorporeal mortificationpurgeanne boleyn1550sexecuting the woundedallegianceenglish courtking philip ii of spainblood on handkerchiefpageantryprivy councilqueen mary tudor (See All) |
A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter named D'Leh's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe. When a band of mysterious horse-riding warlords raid the Yaghal camp and kidnaps his heart's desire - the beautiful Evolet along with many others, D'Leh is forc …ed to lead a small group of hunters south to pursue the warlords to the end of the world to save her. Driven by destiny, the unlikely band of warriors must battle saber-toothed cats and terror birds in the Levant. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | self sacrificebetrayallovemurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingprisondancemonstermagicdeath of motherabusedyingblindness …huntingdeath in childbirthmurder of motherfight for freedom (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | desertsnowboatvillagelakejunglecampfire |
| Characters: | reference to godmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfriendboygirldancerpriestwarriorwitch |
| Story: | messiahrevoltmysticismprophecyresurrectiontempleprologueprisonercorpsebeatingdancingbloodnumber in titlekissfight …knifechasefirevoice over narrationcryingfoodhorserescuepunched in the facebattlefalling from heightmasklietearshand to hand combatdead bodyjailhallucinationrivercombatorphanmassacremountainstabbingdeath of friendeatingarmybirdacronym in titlefictional warritualsearchjourneyflash forwardtreelegendstabbed in the backspiritualityliartentlightningskeletonscarpursuitstalkinggifttrapwhippingsubtitled scenemoongolddestinybow and arrowspearwoundinjuryquestslaveryjail cellcaptivehuntertorchburialanimal attackdinosaurslavepromiseshieldfloodface painttarget practicetelescopeconstruction sitewhiprejectionfalling to deathbutcherfather figureabsent fathersuperstitionaerial shotfallrainstormtriberaidsmokeheroismspittingsunsetagriculturemeathuman sacrificesailboatshot with an arrowarcherywhistledrumhuntstretcherpyramidpremonitionblizzardprehistoric timesdeath of familystealthritescoldingcavalryuprisingbonedreadlocksnegotiationpitrebirthvulturesailing shiploinclothchantingspiritualismcustomfloodingsnowstormnethornanimal rescuefuneral pyrepharaohnorth africaexhaustionethnographytalking to an animaltrekcaught in a netseedstar gazingstone agecollapsestampedechantseparation from familythrown from heighttrackingpriestessblessingwar paintherdmammothancient cultureconstruction craneseerallycave womanstabbed with a spearcave drawinggiant birdwoolly mammothdying in someone's armsfalling objectmanaclesancient citydragged along the groundslave revoltlong fingernailssabertooth tigertrampledtransferencetribal warfarearmbandcauterizing a woundcheerprimitive artbuilding a firefalse godclub the weaponmedicine womansabre toothed catwhipping a slave10000 b.c.arrow in one's backrising from the gravethatched roofthe onewalking in circleshearthimpaled on a spearmurder of a kingslave uprising (See All) |
The painter Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition when his muse, Ines, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her father, Thomas, comes to him hoping that his connection with Brother Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure the release of his daughter.
| Subgenre: | historical event |
| Themes: | executiontorturebetrayalreligiondeathrapemoneyprisondrinkingdeceptioncorruptioninsanityhuntingfrench revolution |
| Locations: | spaincatholic church |
| Characters: | jewchristianityprostitutemother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipdancerbabyjewishcatholic …deafnessfrench soldierbaby crying (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1800s |
| Story: | public executionmonkcrossinterrogationcorpsedancingcharacter name in titlefemale nudityviolenceexplosionfoodhorsedrinkbattlearrest …paintingrifledead bodyprayerorphanwinecandlewomaneatingmodelfalse accusationnunpainterkingpainflash forwardconfessionportraitactor playing multiple roleshanginghorse ridingchickentypewriterqueeneyeglassesshavingwoundcrucifixorphanageviolinmental institutioncensorshipdwarfinvasiondungeonrelease from prisonhorse and carriagesign languagepipe smokingviolinistimprisonmentdonkeyconventmedalcheering crowdtavernbritish armyactual animal killedatrocitymadrid spainbritish soldiermartyrfiring squadposingbagpipestop hatvulturecircumcisionmissing daughterglobestagecoachportrait paintingshacklesgarrotemusefrench armycandelabraprinting pressnapoleonic warsreference to napoleonburned at the stakesketchingempire fashionheresylip readinghereticforced confessionwhite glovesopportunistspanish inquisitioncantordriven madreference to john lockekissing feetstrappadovoltairepillagefrancisco de goyadunce capgrand inquisitorruffled shirtdinner bellflintlock muskettricome (See All) |
At the turn of the century, the young lord Vlad and his family live a peaceful life ruling over their small kingdom, but when a Turk warlord demands from Vlad a thousand boys and his son to create an army Vlad seeks a terrible power that will allow him to protect his kingdom and family from the Turk …s at a terrible cost. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedychrist allegory |
| Themes: | self sacrificebetrayalmurderlovesurrealismdeathrevengesuicidekidnappingfeardeceptionbrutalitysupernatural powerdeath of motherhope …death of wifemythologynear death experience (See All) |
| Locations: | churchforestlondon englandwoodscastlecave |
| Characters: | soldiermother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshiphostagetough guyvampirewarrioraction heroself mutilationex soldierself healingblood lust |
| Period: | 15th century |
| Story: | hearing voicesmonasteryresurrectionmonkcrossstabbed to deathaxeswordblood splattercorpsebeatingcharacter name in titlebare chested maleviolenceblood …flashbackexplosionknifechasesurprise endingfirevoice over narrationhorserescueslow motion scenepunched in the facebattlefalling from heightshowdownhand to hand combatrunningdemonrivercombatsubjective cameragood versus evilcandlesword fightambushmassacremountainthroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed in the chestmapno opening creditsanti heroone man armychild in periltransformationon the runflash forwardattempted murderone against manylegendcursestabbed in the backscreamingperson on firecharacter's point of view camera shottentevil manlightningskeletonshot in the shoulderscarthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutsevered armgeneralbare chested male bondagerefugeesubtitled scenebattlefieldfreeze frameprincestylized violencemaniacdestinywolfbow and arrowburned alivehead buttspeargothicheavy rainhelmetcrucifixloss of wifespiderskulltorchburialanimal attackback from the deadcannonshieldhaunted by the pastreincarnationinvasionstabbed in the throatanimated sequencehatredevacuationfalling to deathimmortalitythunderstormstabbed in the legdark heromedieval timesrainstormdeerarmorknife throwingsiegekingdomtragic heroblack magicburned to deathpigeonprequelbatyellingdracularomaniasuper strengthtowerstreet marketworld dominationcrownfall from heightbitten in the neckeastercaperighteous rageturkishimmortalshapeshiftingwarlordvampirismmountain climbingarmy baseglowing eyesarmorydeal with the devilthronex rayed skeletonregenerationhorse drawn carriagescrolltarantulasuit of armordecomposing bodysuper speedstabbed in the foottransylvaniadrinking bloodchild soldierflaming arrowmessengercoming out of retirementfall to deathfangssunlightoutnumberedsilversultanturkbegins with narrationfangcrucifix pendanttunicwooden stakebuilding firex ray visionheat visionfaustianwater wheelsilver coinsupervillian originswarm of batsarmy on the march (See All) |
This Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war--both in the field and on the home front. Captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left behind. This is a tale of hope, longing, redemption, second chances, and faith.
| Subgenre: | epictragic romance |
| Themes: | faithtorturelovemurderdeathfriendshiprevengerapechristmasjealousypregnancydrinkingdrunkennesslonelinesstheft …death of fatherillnessdyingblindnesshunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitaltrainchurchforestsnowboatwoodsrural settingfarmcampfireusa |
| Characters: | soldiermother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorgirlmusicianbabythiefnative americansniper |
| Period: | winter19th century1860s |
| Story: | shackledpreachersheeprebelbuttockscrossprisonerblood splattercorpsesingingfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nuditybased on novelfemale nuditysex scene …bloodflashbackmale rear nuditytwo word titlegunkissphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifepistolshootoutshot to deathunderwearfoodhorsemirrorshot in the chestblondeshotgundrinkbattlelettershootingbookvomitingriflehand to hand combatdead bodypianoprayerrevolvercombatshot in the backmassacremountainwomanthroat slittingeatingarmystabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinebirdflash forwardpassionreadingdeath of childrabbitattempted rapehangingpianistamerican flagcountrysidepigreunioncabinkissing while having sexcowcivil wartraditionshavingwoundinjuryslaveryviolinrapistgoatslavecannoninterracial romancetarget practiceexplosivestarministerkickingrowboatswampcapturevoice over lettersnowingcanehorse and carriagedeath of loved onepigeonmain character diessouthern accentcrowhorseback ridingbanditsermonfarmingshot in the neckdefecationfemale bondingfingering vaginafencetreasonwellflarecoastcornfieldpocket watchbayonetheld captivemarching bandreverendamerican civil warscarecrownorth carolinasawhanged manstar crossed loversroostertragic lovepost officereference to abraham lincolnhymnchainscorndeath of loverstarvingplantationdovemarchtrenchchopping wooddesertersouth carolinabanjocoatturkey the birdatlantic oceanfrozen bodyfire fightfreezingcold weatherplaying violindead parentswounded soldiergunpowderseedfiddleomenappalachiacold blooded murderlovers reunitedfiddleru.s. civil warherbvictorian agecottonbowel movementconfederacygoatherdmandolinconfederate soldiercradleplowcidervictorian fashionabolitionconfederate armyroot beeryankeeyear 1864charleston south carolinaunion armycrabsbushwhackerchained togethermilitary desertionlong johnsrunaway slaveunion soldierkilling of rapistremoving bulletarmy desertermagnoliacherokee tribeconfederate states of americahome guardyear 1861cotton pickingmilitary encampmenttwo man sawreference to wuthering heightswild turkey (See All) |
Epic tale of a group of Jewish gangsters in New York, from childhood, through their glory years during prohibition, and their meeting again 35 years later.
| Subgenre: | epiccult filmheistcrime epic |
| Themes: | torturebetrayalmurderdeathfriendshipdrugsrapefeargangstervoyeurismcorruptionbrutalityblackmailmafiaguilt …sadismcrueltypolice corruption (See All) |
| Mood: | ambiguous ending |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybeachrestauranthotelcarcemeteryrooftopbrothelsex in carcar in water |
| Characters: | prostitutepolicefriendbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boydanceractressjewishchildhood friendchinese americanbetrayal by friendjewish mafia |
| Period: | 1960s1930s1920s |
| Story: | friends who live togetherfamous scoretombpublic nuditycontroversyfemale pubic hairstabbed to deathdancingfemale full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nuditybased on novelsex sceneviolence …bloodnuditymale nuditybare breastsflashbackmasturbationgunnipplesleg spreadingpantiesfiretopless female nuditybased on bookmirrorurinationface slapshot in the headshootingbathroomvoyeurreportergood versus evilcleavagenew yorkmansiontoiletnonlinear timelinewhite pantiesscantily clad femaleorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestrippingdangerkeypassioncinemakillingarsonchild murderfreeze framecountry name in titleno pantiesassaultmovie theatercoitusrape victimfaked deathrailway stationpeeping tomswitchbladenostalgiaitalian americanbackstagehit in the crotchmercilessnessmiami floridapanties pulled downoutlawfogsexy womanrainstormextortionrelease from prisonsexual assaultjuvenile delinquentcopulationpolitical corruptionchauffeuralleynudelockerpolice chieftelevision newsbrooklyn bridgedegradationnude girlshot in the eyepocket watchhearsemotorboatunderage sexdrive by shootingmafia bosscop killerdecadencemenacegarbage truckoutlaw gangopiumsex with a minortommy gungang leadermob violencedoublecrosspeep holedate rapeprohibitionmob hitdying wordsstairwellfedoraalternate versionclothes rippingfrisbeecountry in titlepolitical scandalcriminal syndicatecocktail partyambiguitysexual jokesexual favorgang warfarename changetelephone boxpastrypactcorruptnewsstandrival gangstrained relationshipchildhood lovespeakeasyvicematernity wardshadow puppetbootleggingfreight elevatorjewel robberylabor leaderopium denviciousnessgang that lives togetherscally capmedium breastspan flutereference to the four horsemen of the apocalypse (See All) |
FBI agent Wesley Doyle is startled by the spontaneous declaration of youngster Fenton Meiks about how his father's delusions to have a divine mission as avenging angel required him and his brother Adam to become his 'demon-slaying' murder accomplices. But when Doyle accepts to be shown concealed vic …tim graves, the plot twists in the present just as gruesomely. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmchristian horror |
| Themes: | murderdeathsuiciderapeguiltinsanitymurder of a police officerstarvation |
| Mood: | murder of a boy |
| Locations: | texas |
| Characters: | christianityreference to godfather son relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyserial killerlittle boysheriffsingle fatherreligious fanatic |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | narrated by characterprayingsinangelstabbed to deathaxeblood splattercorpsedreambare chested malebloodone word titleflashbackcigarette smokingsurprise ending …pistolshot in the headvomitingheld at gunpointdemonbound and gaggedgravefbiknocked outdeath of childdirected by stardismembermentmass murdertold in flashbackfbi agentcovered in bloodmechanicduct tape over mouthredneckvisionplot twistdead childdungeonmurder of a childduct tapeaxe murderdead boytrophydead mothervideo surveillance12 year oldglovesremorsecorporal punishmentblood stainbare chested boypatricidepipekiller childmatricideholemolestationfratricidegrave diggingevil childrainy nightson murders fathersingle locationabused childchild as main characterorphan boyunreliable narratorson murders motherboy in perilbrother murders brotherdisbelieving adultaxe in the chestcriminally insanelocked in a basementflaming swordforced to killdigging a holekilled with an axerose gardenlist of namesboy murders a manmad child (See All) |
"Farewell, My Concubine" is a movie with two parallel, intertwined stories. It is the story of two performers in the Beijing Opera, stage brothers, and the woman who comes between them. At the same time, it attempts to do no less than squeeze the entire political history of China in the twentieth ce …ntury into a three-hour time-frame. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicperiod drama |
| Themes: | executionangertorturebetrayallovedeathfriendshipsuicidemarriagedrugsrapepoliticsdrinkingfeardrunkenness …militaryobsessionblackmaildrug usetheatrecommunismdrug addictiondeath of baby (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | schoolsnowjapancourtroomchinabrothel |
| Characters: | soldierprostitutemother son relationshiphusband wife relationshiphomosexualfriendsingerboyteenage boyteacherstudentactorphotographerbabylove triangle …best friendjapanesemotherhomosexualityteacher student relationshipsuicide by hangingart teacherex prostituteprostitute motherdeath of teacher (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1970s1960s1940s1930s1920s |
| Story: | accusationrevolutionaryprisonerprostitutioninterrogationswordbeatingsingingbased on novelfemale nuditybloodsexf ratednuditymale nudity …flashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogkissphotographknifechasefirecryingsongrescuedrinkarrestundressinglettertearsrunningoperaarmysnakefishchild abuseapologytrialbirdspankingflash forwardconfessiontheaterdrug addictumbrelladragonhangingcourtrunawayriottraitorteadrugfamecommunistfateappledamsel in distressexplosivesevered fingerbreakupinvasionfanevacuationtheatre audienceaquariummakeupdead childengagementbathingfallsocietycastrationmiscarriagepipe smokingarrogancerunning awaycorporal punishmentdisciplinekitefinger cut offtaiwantransvestismacrobatmarriage engagementnationalismopiumfiring squadwarlordsurrendersnailretributionfirecrackerbeijing chinaimperialismfingercourtesansneezingjapanese armycultural revolutionfalse confessionjapanese occupationtheater troupefemale impersonatorchild suicidechinese operachinese historyexoticahanged childburning a lettertheatrical troupecounter revolutionhand slapyear 1924counter revolutionarypeking chinaburning letterhitting oneselftheater audiencepeking operapeople's liberation armyknife sharpenerjapanese surrendermother abandons sonskipping class (See All) |
A triumphant epic of survival and a tale of powerful womanhood and resistance against the unforgiving cruelty of a hell on earth. Our heroine is Liz (Dakota Fanning), carved from the beautiful wilderness, full of heart and grit, hunted by a vengeful Preacher (Guy Pearce) - a diabolical zealot and he …r twisted nemesis. But Liz is a genuine survivor; she's no victim - a woman of fearsome strength who responds with astonishing bravery to claim the better life she and her daughter deserve. Fear not. Retribution is coming. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicindependent filmcult filmcoming of agesuspenserevisionist westernanti western |
| Themes: | torturereligionmurderlovedeathrevengesuiciderapeghostpregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessvoyeurismincest …psychopathbrutalityobsessionterrorismdysfunctional familysadismabusecrueltyvengeancemadnessfather daughter incestreligious fanaticism (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnight |
| Locations: | desertchurchsnowsmall townbathtubwoodsfarmbrothelhotel fire |
| Characters: | self flagellationbibleprostitutefamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistgirlchristianvillainsnipersheriff …americanself mutilationsuicide by hangingreligious fanaticsuicide by drowningfather beating daughter (See All) |
| Period: | winter19th century |
| Story: | shackledpreacherprologuefemale pubic hairstabbed to deathprostitutionblood splattercorpsebeatingfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nuditybare chested malefemale nuditysex sceneblood …violencesexnuditybare breastsflashbackgunnipplesphotographknifefirevoice over narrationcryingshootoutshot to deathhorseface slapshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facedrinkgunfightbare buttrifleheld at gunpointtearsdead bodyvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerrevolversubjective cameragood versus evilcandlestrangulationstabbingwomanthroat slittingwidowstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinechild abuseshot in the legshot in the foreheadduelvirgindangercowboydollattempted rapehangingstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderscarcountrysidestalkinghorse ridingpigwhippingcult directorstylized violenceeavesdroppinggoldkilling an animalrevelationsociopathsexual abusesurvivorhatcowboy hatmutilationbarnhidinggaggedvirginitypeeping tomwhiskeyrear entry sextarget practicewhipmuteplot twistthunderstormpedophilebathingdisembowelmentblack eyefogsexy womanperversionabusive fatherhorse and carriagemisogynysign languagepipe smokingshot multiple timesphysical abusemudintimidationsermonblood on camera lensintestinesharassmentmultiple storylinemenstruationpedophiliaspit in the facelocal blockbusterassumed identityhuman monsterpubertyadolescencequick drawsexual perversion13 year oldcowboy boots15 year oldsaloondeputyunsubtitled foreign languageman punching a womanepiloguereverendactual animal killedunderage sexbible versenetherlandsextreme violencesitting on a toiletfacial scarhiding placeoutlaw gangchapter headingsin medias respsychological torturesex with a minornon linearangstretributionoff screen murderhouse firedisturbed individualimmolationincestuous desireman with no namesex from behindwinchester rifletear on cheekchurch servicethroat cutstarts with narrationmultiple time frameshorse drawn carriagesex traffickingpassing outidentity theftmisttraffickingwestern townsexual sadismsexual tortureburning housegutsnaked butttitle based on the biblecowboys and outlawsgallowsman punches a womanbolt action riflelemonadewoman in laborbordellohanged womantarget shootingouthouseexodusbiblical quotewashing clothesnameless characterbountycrime gone awrygenesismenstrual bloodmining townspursabused childunderage girlwoman wearing a toweldead horsewater pumpabused womanabusive parentsaying thank youchapterspistol duelknife in chestfrontier townmute charactertongue cut outbeating with a beltreference to jesusleather glovesfeminist moviestranglinghenry riflewoman flashingwoman in a bathcall for helpviciousnesschange of identityflagellationamerican westpig slaughterwoman wrapped in a towelout of ammunitionstrangledbloody knifecalvinismbuilding a housedragged along the groundlong range riflenaked female corpseauteur cinemarevenge from beyond the gravegun holsterbag of goldtied handsprostitutesretrograde narrativesnow capped mountainsold into prostitutionwoman hangedcaptive bolt gunchapterwise storytellingknife in stomachbutchering pighog farmsheep farmshepard toneshot in the back of the headtoilet scene (See All) |
Maximus is a powerful Roman general, loved by the people and the aging Emperor, Marcus Aurelius. Before his death, the Emperor chooses Maximus to be his heir over his own son, Commodus, and a power struggle leaves Maximus and his family condemned to death. The powerful general is unable to save his …family, and his loss of will allows him to get captured and put into the Gladiator games until he dies. The only desire that fuels him now is the chance to rise to the top so that he will be able to look into the eyes of the man who will feel his revenge. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicmartial artscult filmstop motion |
| Themes: | self sacrificebetrayalmurdersurrealismdeathrevengerapejealousypoliticsescapeincestcorruptionbrutalityredemptiongambling …mental illnesscrueltydeath of wifedyingvengeancefreedomjusticecheatingcourageafterlifemurder of familymurder of son (See All) |
| Mood: | goresurreal scene |
| Locations: | desertforestitalygermanyspain |
| Characters: | soldiermother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipwarriorsingle motherdaughteruncle nephew relationshipdeath of hero |
| Story: | roman soldierromancobraancient romefamous scorecamelslaughterlionprisonerstabbed to deathswordblood splattersingingbare chested maleviolence …bloodone word titledogkissfighttitle spoken by characterfirehorseshot in the chestface slapbattlearresthallucinationprayerrivercombatdecapitationsurvivalsword fightstabbingarmyimpalementwidowstabbed in the chestmapsnakesevered headno opening creditschilddream sequencejourneyshot in the legtrainingstabbed in the backperson on firefantasy sequencepoisonrace against timestatuetentevil manringfarmerhangingcourtspeechwigdeath of sonloss of fathertied upcharacter says i love yougeneraldismembermenttrustbattlefieldhatepowerchild murderafricanapplausegoldentertainmentgameloyaltydestructionbow and arrowburned aliveflyingspearwoundcageinjuryfamehelmetsurvivorrome italyslaverymutilationelephantcaptivehunterenemyloss of wifeblockbustersevered handparadehomehonorcrying mantorchanimal attackambitionslaveshieldvisioncrossbowfight to the deathloss of sonstabbed in the throatwhippet dogsonpeacebutchertime lapse photographysenatorstabbed in the legdeath of protagonistsundungeonarmortigerstadiumtragic heroarrowbloodbathholding handscrowdmain character diesimprisonmenttorso cut in halfcontractsuffocationflagwifecrucifixionbandageskirtstreet marketsexual tensionplaguearcherycrownstabbed in the armemperormedalcheering crowdhugwetting pantscampaignarenapatricidepopularitytyrantaltered version of studio logosword and sandalcapedocumentempirefailurebarbarianmurder of wifecrotch grabarcherscarfbladefur coatcaravangladiatorbloodshedbowdeath of title charactercaresshorse and wagoninfantryvictoryretributionphilosopherslapincestuous desiregiraffestrengthveilcarriagechantingdepravityrewardmacefurdeserterscrollleadershipbattle axeroman empiresliced in twospaniardstabbed in the footwisdomdevotionflaming arrowsenatemessengernephewdebaucherystabbed in the sideprocessionromabody armorcatapulthomesicknessnorth africagodstriumphbustbannerstar died before releasefamous songpracticesaluteantiquityslave tradeconquestchariotlancewatching someone sleeplegioncolosseumencampmentservicetridentanimal bitegrapessavagerywheat fieldrepubliclast man standingreference to julius caesarfighting moviesobbinggloryplacardregicidewooden swordscene based on paintingrememberingdeath of cast memberspectaclevalorhailheadless horsemanimageryburnt corpseriding accidentfrostnativesrobinroman legionsuccessorfamily betrayalgerman languagepikesalt minecaesarforced perspectivevindicationflying debriscropsidearefusalsanitationtent city2nd centuryapplescruel fatherenvoymortal woundgladiatorial combatjasminereference to hannibalroman senatethumbs upbotched executionfamous speechinsigniaoverkillroman centurionchainmailcommanddream imageryformer slavegladiatorial sportlying in statetiredcall to armscoliseumlaurel wreathroman salutetemperanceancestorsartistic imagerydigitizationskip motionthumbs down (See All) |
Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost …limit. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | executionmemorytorturereligionmurderdeathsuicidepoliticsprisonbrutalityterrorismhumiliationillnesssadismcruelty …dyingfreedompolice brutalitystarvation (See All) |
| Locations: | snowbathtubbuswaterprison hospital |
| Characters: | biblemother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipboybabypriestcatholiccatholic priestprison officer |
| Period: | 1980syear 1981 |
| Story: | male with long hairbegins with textbeardcrossprologuecontroversyprisonerbeatingbare chested malebloodviolencenuditymale nudityone word titleflashback …male frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditygunkisscigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactercryingunderweartesticlesfoodmirrorshot in the headpunched in the faceundressingbare buttmaskshootingvomitingtearsrunningbathroomjailhallucinationreference to jesus christmale pubic hairriverf wordterroristmontageeatingdrivingbirdold womanlatex glovespaingunshotprotestlocker roomuniformstorytellingsuitcaseflowerslong taketragic eventratirelanddirectorial debutriotwhat happened to epiloguehead butthypodermic needlevandalismcrucifixdemonstrationswat teamcovered in bloodirishbreakfasthaircutbarefootshieldprison guardbloody nosesufferingboxer shortssmugglinghungerscissorscigarette lighterblack eyeprison cellsnowinglooking at self in mirrorbriefschildhood memorymain character diesspittingoppressionyellingbodyspit in the facehead woundlockervery little dialogueshoutinglistening to a radiourinehead injuryurinalnursing homeprison visitgurneypolitical prisonercontrabandclothingmartyrradio newssurrenderfreedom fightermassdeathbednegotiationnorthern irelanddressingdeterminationstarvingrunnerblanketchantingends with textexcrementpassing outpolitical protestburnhand injuryirish republican armyemaciationcell mateconvulsionreference to the bibleirahospital visithunger strikesinkeye injuryworryingpolice vanhand woundpolitical criminalends with deathhandspeepholefly the insectbody mutilationfilthcrossing oneselfrolling a cigarettefacial injuryurine samplebedsheetbritish government28 year oldbody searchcavity searchbritish parliamentdisinfectanthuman excrement27 year oldmaggotstinfoilmargaret thatchernorthern irishmandistorted soundrectal examstarving to deaththe troublescross country runningback scarbelfast irelandfood traypolice batonriot gearriot squadsweeping a floortrashing a roombody sore (See All) |
It is the time of the Crusades during the Middle Ages - the world shaping 200-year collision between Europe and the East. A blacksmith named Balian has lost his family and nearly his faith. The religious wars raging in the far-off Holy Land seem remote to him, yet he is pulled into that immense dram …a. Amid the pageantry and intrigues of medieval Jerusalem he falls in love, grows into a leader, and ultimately uses all his courage and skill to defend the city against staggering odds. Destiny comes seeking Balian in the form of a great knight, Godfrey of Ibelin, a Crusader briefly home to France from fighting in the East. Revealing himself as Balian's father, Godfrey shows him the true meaning of knighthood and takes him on a journey across continents to the fabled Holy City. In Jerusalem at that moment--between the Second and Third Crusades--a fragile peace prevails, through the efforts of its enlightened Christian king, Baldwin IV, aided by his advisor Tiberias, and the military restraint of the legendary Muslim leader Saladin Ayubi . But Baldwin's days are numbered, and strains of fanaticism, greed, and jealousy among the Crusaders threaten to shatter the truce. King Baldwin's vision of peace--a kingdom of heaven--is shared by a handful of knights, including Godfrey of Ibelin, who swear to uphold it with their lives and honor. As Godfrey passes his sword to his son, he also passes on that sacred oath: to protect the helpless, safeguard the peace, and work toward harmony betwe… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | self sacrificefaithreligionlovemurderdeathsuicidemarriageinfidelityadulterymilitarycorruptionreligious conflict |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | israeldesertitalyfrancecastlewalled city |
| Characters: | christianitysoldierfather son relationshipbrother sister relationshippriestchristianwarriormuslimfrench |
| Story: | public executionjerusalemcamelcrossswordblood splattercorpsesex scenebloodviolencetitle spoken by characterfireshot to deathshot in the chestface slap …shot in the headbattlefalling from heighthand to hand combatprayershot in the backdecapitationsword fightmassacrethroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed in the chestsevered headno opening creditsritualkingstabbed in the backperson on firepassionloss of fatherqueenchesstraditionbow and arrowburned alivespearislamstabbed in the stomachcrucifixloss of wifeknighthonorsocial commentaryshieldmiddle eastbraveryarranged marriageloss of sonstabbed in the throathatredstabbed in the headstabbed in the legarabmedieval timesarmorsiegestabbed in the eyearrowwilhelm screamloss of brotherheroismpalestineunhappy marriageanti warabuse of powershipwrecktreasonarcherywellfortressshot in the eyeloss of childsword and sandalshot in the throattolerancedisfigured facecaravanbowmiddle agesriteblacksmithdeformitysailing shipgrave diggingcustommacebattle axeflaming arrowship wreckcatapultpacifistloss of faithsultanpilgrimestranged parentleprosycrusadessword and shieldmegalomaniacorrupt priestcrusaderhead on a stake12th centuryleperpublic hangingcitadelholy landdeformed manholy warvisceralveiled woman1100sboiling oilsaracenmessina italy (See All) |
During Grant's presidency, Jonah Hex is a remorseless bounty hunter. In the Civil War, he was a rebel whose honor put him afoul of a Confederate general, Quentin Turnbull, who murdered Jonah's family while Jonah watched. As a result of the ordeal, Jonah's face is disfigured and he can talk with the …dead. After staging his own death, Turnbull, with a group of rebel stalwarts, hatches a plan to bring the Union to its knees. Grant wants Hex to stop it. While the nation readies to celebrate Independence Day, Hex and an unlikely ally have little time to stop Turnbull and his weapon of mass destruction. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | superherosteampunkchrist allegory |
| Themes: | executiontorturemurdersurrealismdeathrevengekidnappingdrunkennessmilitaryrobberypsychopathsupernatural powerterrorismblackmaildeath of wife …murder of a police officermurder of family (See All) |
| Mood: | raintrain robbery |
| Locations: | desertbartrainchurchcemeterysmall townwoodslakeshipcampfirebrotheltrain explosionhotel fireship explosion |
| Characters: | soldierprostitutetattoohostageaction heronative americansheriffmayorself mutilationex soldiermilitary officer |
| Period: | 1800s1870s |
| Story: | stabbed in the bellyclose up of eyehealingresurrectioncelebrationrebelprologuestabbed to deathaxeinterrogationcorpsebeatingcharacter name in titlebare chested maleviolence …flashbackdogfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionknifepistolfirevoice over narrationshootoutshot to deathfistfighthorseshot in the chestface slapshot in the headrescuepunched in the facebrawlrifleheld at gunpointdead bodyrevolvershot in the backbased on comic bookterroriststrangulationmassacrestabbed in the chesttied to a chairmapsevered headno opening creditsanti heroone man armycoffinstabbed in the backperson on fireelectrocutionfantasy sequencecowboyumbrellarace against timetentu.s. presidentattempted rapeamerican flagexploding bodydeath of sontied upthreatened with a knifegeneralhandgunsecret agentnewspaper headlinechild murderwashington d.c.henchmancivil warcard gameburned alivehead buttgothiccowboy hatexploding buildingsevered handirishtorchanimal attackwhite housecolonelback from the deadcannonpresumed deadveteranu.s. armycrossbowfight to the deathanimated sequencegash in the facepunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchdark herodynamitethrown through a windowbounty hunterdisfigurementtribelonercanelieutenantaxe murderdc comicsflamethrowerburned to deathstick fightgatling gunhorseback ridingharborhistorical fictiongun held to headmegalomaniacgunslingermegaphoneelectric shockcrashing through a windowamerican civil warcorrupt politicianvirginiabadgeravenfacial scardeath of familyoverhead camera shotexploding shipfourth of julyfiring squadcavalryhouse on firedragging a bodywanted posterbarbershopimmolationknocked out with a gun buttforthatchetknife held to throatsome scenes animatedrewardchurch bellsouth carolinadecomposing bodybrandingset on fireorigin of heropassenger trainarsenalextreme closeupartilleryorbcaged humanscarred facehitting a womantalking to the deadconfederate flagmortartomahawkman carrying a womandragging a dead bodybell towerpicking a lockdollar billindependence dayconfederateburn scarpillow talkelectrocutedsummary executiontelegraphcannonballbuilding explosioninfiltratorkilled by a propelleraxe in the chestcivil war veteranderringeraxe throwingmilitary campplaying pokersuper weaponhuman brandingweapons dealerface burnconfederate soldierexploding trainflock of birdsexplosive vestgettysburgbranding ironcamera shot of a woman's legsgas lampsuspended by armscharleston south carolinarefracting telescopetied to a crossunion armycrow indiandragged along the groundputting on stockingsgeorgia usatied to a stakethrowing knifebased on cult comic bookweapons testingfighting arenaartillery fireburning a houseriding at a gallopcoins on eyesmasked gunmantroop train (See All) |
Kevin Lomax, a ruthless young Florida attorney that never lost a case, is recruited by the most powerful law firm in the world. In spite of his mother's disagreement, which compares New York City to Babylon, he accepts the offer and the money that comes along. But soon, his wife starts feeling homes …ick as she witnesses devilish apparitions. However, Kevin is sinking in his new cases and pays less and less attention to his wife. His boss and mentor, John Milton, seems to always know how to overcome every problem and that just freaks Kevin right off. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmallegory |
| Themes: | devilangerreligionmurderdeathsuicidemarriagerapemoneyfearartincestseductioncorruptionobsession …supernatural powerguiltinsanitygriefmental illnessgreedpanicmythologymurder of familythe devil (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatirebreaking the fourth wallambiguous ending |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarchurchsnownightclubelevatorwheelchairapartmentcitycourtroomusaslum |
| Characters: | biblechristianityreference to godmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippoliceafrican americansingerteenage girlteachernursestudentdancerphotographer …babypriestlawyerchristianjewishsingle motherlustteacher student relationshipcatholicchinesehomeless man (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | blasphemytemptationsinreference to satanpublic nudityfemale pubic hairdreambeatingsingingdancingfemale full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nuditybased on novel …sex scenebloodmale nuditybare breastsdogguncigarette smokingphotographpartyknifethree word titlesurprise endingpantiespistolcryingcar accidentmirrorshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerarrestsex in bedbare buttpaintingbookheld at gunpointtearsrunningbathroomdemonhallucinationvoyeurmanhattan new york cityalcoholreporternewspaperbracandlevideo camerathroat slittingboxingsubwaywhite pantiesjudgetrialscantily clad femaleanimalhit by a cartongueritualbartendergunshotblack pantiesmicrophonebeaten to deathbusinessmanringfemale removes her clotheswitnessnewspaper headlinepoweritalianoccultundergroundfireplacewoundstreetlawjoggingrageloss of wifecrying womanfloridalosstimeaudiencerape victimcrying mangoathomiciderealityambitionmoralitysexual desireremote controlattorneytoe suckingintriguespanishgunshot woundtime lapse photographysenatorpedophilepanties pulled downprideevidencebalconypassionate kissvoodooblack magicmarital problemmusic banddead dogpervertvillain played by lead actorethicstestimonymental breakdownmetaphorstreet marketbrooklyn bridgekoreansouthern u.s.abandonmentsatanismjurylawsuitarenaglassquarrelbusiness cardboxing matchpressmuggingmurder suspectdocumentvanityacoustic guitargropingboxing ringchild molesterritesex with a minordoormantycoonantichristdeal with the devilholy watersinistersex on the floorchurch servicepanic attackstreet vendorsubcultureglobebloody body of a childcourthousecity parkmuraltroubled marriageflamencolucifermetropolisoathspectatorlaw firmsatanalibicamel toegalaperjuryjudicial systemholy biblesex offendersatanistmorphingmuggerjudicialjudiciarywashroomit was all a dreamtouching someone's breastsimplied incestcasedemon rapefurybrother sister sexvirtualitychinatown manhattan new york citychequeseven deadly sinsprime suspectcoachingeliteelitismnotepadshredderkosherjury trialmale cryingdecoratingrecesscommitting suicidejinnpersonification of satanjustice departmentovarybilocationdagainesville floridalegal trialglandmuderwoman squeezing another woman's breast (See All) |
After Black September's assassination of Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972, Prime Minister Golda Meir okays a black-box operation to hunt down and kill all involved. A team of five gathers in Switzerland led by Avner, a low-level Mossad techie whose father was a war hero and whose wife … is pregnant. It's an expendable team, but relying on paid informants, they track and kill several in Europe and Lebanon. They must constantly look over their shoulders for the CIA, KGB, PLO, and their own sources. As the body count mounts -- with retribution following retribution -- so do questions, doubts, and sleepless nights. Loyalties blur. What does it mean to be a Jew? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicsuspensetragedy |
| Themes: | memorybetrayalreligionlovemurderdeathrevengesuicidekidnappingmarriagemoneypoliticsprisonpregnancydrinking …drunkennessescapefuneraldeath of fatherterrorismparanoiadrug usecancerhumiliationdyinghomelessnessvengeancejusticephilosophy (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerainnightmarenight school |
| Locations: | israelhospitalnew york citybarbeachrestauranttrainswimming poolhotelhelicoptermotorcycleairplaneparis franceboatbus …london englandbicycletaxiairportelevatorkitchenitalytruckyacht (See All) |
| Characters: | jewreference to godmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorchildrensingerboygirldancerwriter …hostagesister sister relationshipjewishhitmancatholicfrenchgermanamericanself doubtself righteousness (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1970syear 1972 |
| Story: | jerusalemrevolutionarycelebrationpublic nuditycontroversyfemale pubic hairprisonerblood splattercorpsebeatingsingingdancingfemale full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudity …bare chested malefemale nuditybloodviolencesexnudityone word titleflashbackmale frontal nuditydoggunfightcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasepantiesbased on true storytelephone callcryingbased on booksongshootoutshot to deathunderwearfistfightfoodmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvcatdrinkarrestsex in bedsecretshootingrifletearssunglassesbombplace name in titlerunningbeddead bodycafepianoprayerrivermanhattan new york citytelephoneshot in the backcleavageflashlightjournalistassassincookingwinecandlebandterroristmassacrestabbingdeath of friendeatingwhite pantiesno opening creditsscantily clad femaleassassinationfishingchild in perildouble crosssearchfemme fataleshot in the foreheadbinocularsmicrophonebusinessmanpuppetpay phoneumbrellascreambankhangingstreet shootoutcity name in titledeath of brotherpianistbodyguardfemale removes her clothesgovernmentchildbirthreuniontied upgardenblindfoldsevered armgeneralsecret agentsilencerrefugeecross dressingespionageciahategirl in pantiestransvestiteeyeglassestv newshand grenadeloyaltybulletathletewhat happened to epilogueno pantiesassassination attemptbreaking and enteringreference to adolf hitlermass murderjeeplistening to musictape recorderlawrome italytoyaccidental deathimpersonationphone boothswimsuitbrooklyn new york cityrailway stationhomefollowing someonecrying manremote controlmiddle eastgrocery storebombingtelescopeexplosivethunderplaygroundmourningegyptshot in the facem 16butchertitle appears in writingstabbed in the headarabswedenbooby trapdeath of sistercommandoolympicswedding ringbalconyraidswitzerlandcapitalismnude woman murderedbenchworld trade center manhattan new york citygunfireexploding helicopterwrestlerpatriotismpipe smokingmoscow russiafemale assassinprime ministerblood on camera lenspalestinehandshakeface maskgardeningclosetethicseiffel tower pariseditortv reporterconsensual sextape recordinglistening to a radioanarchystakeoutembassychandelierkgbhijackingnetherlandspolitical prisonershot in the throatbomberdisillusionmentdeath of familypalestiniansyriamattressdutchguerrillanegotiationathens greecedivertel aviv israellebanonrefugee campmunich germanyreference to josef stalinbangladeshcourt martialdetonatorantique shoprearview mirrortranslationcrossing selfcmnftv cameracovert operationtv setegyptianhouseboatreference to karl marxsafe deposit boxsafe housebreaking a car windowreference to napoleonuh 1 huey helicoptergeneva switzerlandmossadarab israeli conflictbrussels belgiumsidewalk cafebeirut lebanonboundnew york city skylineseparation from familybank accountsearchlightantique dealerjordanfalling into a swimming poolbook readingkibbutznude with a gunclimbing a fencecyprusfake passportsex with a pregnant womanalgeriansurrogate sonfree willfirefightgetaway carknife in the headchest hairfrankfurt germanyplastic explosivetoy makerfiatchanging clothescompromisehand puppetbomb makingmixed marriageconsulatefood marketreceiptvichystocking masktv newscasterbroken jawsleepmaskhit squadred seabombmakerreference to charles bronsonrighteousnessbaader meinhofhoney trapboeing 727ploswiss bankolive treereference to adolf eichmannreference to david ben gurionbaklavawar storymunich olympicsphone bombreference to the arabian nightswrestling teamgym baghostage negotiationletter bombreference to scherazadetv control roombeer gardenred army factionreference to golda meirreflection in a store windowtripolibreaking a lightbulbde briefinggourmet cookmechanical toyolympic villagepublic reading (See All) |
Neil Jordan's depiction of the controversial life and death of 'Michael Collins (XIV)' (qv), the "Lion of Ireland", who led the IRA against the UK and helped found the Irish Free State in 1922.
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | weddingtorturereligionmurderlovedeathrevengepoliticsprisondrinkingdrunkennessescapeterrorismwrestling |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | beachrestauranttrainchurchmotorcycleboatlondon englandbicycleenglandcastlerooftopcatholic churchcar explosion |
| Characters: | prostitutehusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipchildrensingerdetectivepolicemandancerpriestlove trianglemaidcatholicreligious statue |
| Period: | 1920s1910s |
| Story: | collaboratorslaughtersheeprebelcontroversybeatingsingingdancingcharacter name in titleviolencegunfightcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by character …explosionfiresongmachine gunhorseface slapshot in the headdrinkbattlearrestrifledead bodycafejailrivermenage a troisspyflashlightassassincandlebandstrangulationmassacrepoliticianweaponno opening creditsassassinationparklibrarykeytankhangingspeechgovernmentneck breakingmurdererirelandtypewriterarsoncivil wartraitorteabulletdemonstrationirishrebellioncannonsmugglingpeaceevidencewedding dressraidstadiumsirensecret servicetreasonindependencebritish armymilitary uniformashesrugbybritish soldierdublin irelandguerillamartyrbritish renaissancefiring squadinspectordiplomatuprisingmotorcycle with a sidecarlibertyprotestantammunitioncricketstreetcararsenalirish republican armyiraransackingbritish empiregazeboscapegoatbritish flagsuppressionstreet walkerliverpool englandrailroad stationreference to peter pantreatytrucearmy vs civiliansburning evidencecease firestatesmangun runningparallel montagereference to woodrow wilsonirish civil warpavillionsinn feinirish flag (See All) |
Britain, A.D. 117. Quintus Dias, the sole survivor of a Pictish raid on a Roman frontier fort, marches north with General Virilus' legendary Ninth Legion, under orders to wipe the Picts from the face of the Earth and destroy their leader, Gorlacon.
| Themes: | self sacrificetorturebetrayalmurderrevengekidnappingdrunkennessescapefuneraldeceptionhunting |
| Mood: | gorenightmare |
| Locations: | forestsnowvillagewoodscavecampfire |
| Characters: | soldierfather son relationshiptattoohostagewarriorwitchself mutilation |
| Story: | roman soldierbegins with textromanancient romenarrated by characterprologuestabbed to deathaxeswordblood splattercorpsebare chested maleviolencebloodone word title …dogfighttitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingfirevoice over narrationshot to deathhorseshot in the chesturinationshot in the headslow motion scenepunched in the facebattlebrawlfalling from heightshowdownhand to hand combatrunningrivercombatshot in the backf worddecapitationsurvivalwinesword fightambushstrangulationmassacremountainstabbingdeath of friendthroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed in the chestfishnonlinear timelinefalse accusationsevered headanti herochild in perildouble crosskingfemme fataleshot in the legon the runattempted murderdangerstabbed in the backscreamingattackfugitivepoisontentkicked in the facedeath of childlightningshot in the shoulderscardeath of sonhorse ridingtrapwaterfallgeneralsubtitled scenechild murdertraitorwolffireplacebow and arrowkilling an animalwhat happened to epiloguehead buttspearassassination attempthelmetrome italylifting someone into the aircookstabbed in the stomachhunterhidingnosebleedcampjumping from heightsevered handcovered in bloodhonortorchanimal attackbar fightbroken legeaten alivefemale warriorfull moonreverse footageshieldface paintteamfight to the deathresistancestabbed in the throatscotlandmanhuntgash in the facestabbed in the neckmuteshot in the facestabbed in the headstabbed in the legexploding headdisembowelmentbooby trapeye gougingdeerarmorclifftribestabbed in the eyebody countaxe murderrescue missionsevered legcharacters killed one by onearrowburned to deathsuffocationstabbed in the handset upgreekcremationshot in the neckfemale fighterfireballtombstoneshot with an arrowgovernorstabbed in the armslashingemperorcommandershot in the eyetavernfilm starts with textbehind enemy linesblizzardman kills a womanoffscreen killingmushroombritainsword and sandalhead cut offslingshotstabbed in the shoulderbleeding to deathshot through the mouthsole black character dies clicheshot in the throattreacheryarcherbladecamouflagerepeated linefacial scarstabbed in the facearm wrestlingsole survivorcoughing bloodarmy basevalleygreat britainfortthroat cutscottish accentstarts with narrationstrong mandutch anglescrollstabbed in the mouthhuthands tiedbattle axefalling off a cliffaxe in the headroman empiredrinking bloodflaming arrowmessengerrescue attemptstabbed in the sidemale camaraderiemass killingguerilla warfarebodily dismembermentpunched in the crotchdefectorfuneral pyreromatrackerscoutwood carvingsurprise attackscreaming in painshot in the kneestabbed in the crotchman huntoutpostdeath by impalemententrailsriver rapidstrackinglegionwar woundstabbed through the cheststomach ripped openwar paintsword and shieldarrow in chestcarvinghead held underwaterleg cut offguerrilla warfarevengencewarrior raceashaxe in the chesthead on a stakepoisoned drinkaxe throwinghead split in halftunicbound in chainsstabbed with a speartooth knocked outyorkface paintingbegins with historical notescenturionmute womanflipping a coinroman legioncliff divingjumping into a riverrunning into a treewoman warriorstabbed through the mouthanimal carcassprimal screamgolden eagle2nd centuryjumping off clifftauntroman armyhiding under floorboardsstabbed through the backtreating a woundcatching fish by handchild with a knifearmy on the marchhadrian's wallimpaled on a spearthrowing an axe (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: | independent filmcult filmblack comedysuspensepsycho thrillerpsychological thrilleramerican horror |
| Themes: | executionangermemoryweddingtorturemurderdeathfriendshiprevengeinfidelitydrugsrapechristmasmoneyjealousy …drinkingfeardrunkennessescapeinvestigationdeceptiondivorcepsychopathbrutalityparanoiablackmaildrug useinsanitymental illnessrivalryevilabusebreak upgreedpaniccannibalismhomelessnessfashionwealthmadness (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatireneo noirslasherambiguous ending |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestauranthelicopterbathtubnightclubtaxiapartmentpolice caroffice |
| Characters: | prostitutehomosexualpoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officerserial killerdetectivepolicemanlawyerkillerlustsecurity guardvillainsecretaryterror …cousin cousin relationshipamericanpolice shootoutpolice chasehomeless manslasher killerserial murdererjewish americanself narrationcheating on one's girlfriendsex with prostitutesex killer (See All) |
| Period: | 1980schristmas party |
| Story: | pool of bloodslaughterbuttocksvoice overcontroversystabbed to deathaxeinterrogationblood splattercorpsedreambeatingdancingfemale full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudity …female rear nuditybare chested malefemale nuditybased on novelsex scenebloodviolencef ratedmale nuditythreesomemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogtwo word titlegunkisscigarette smokingnipplesphotographexplosionpartyknifeleg spreadingchasesurprise endingpantiespistolshowerfirevoice over narrationfondlingcryingcell phoneshootouttitle directed by femaleshot to deathunderwearfoodcar accidentmirrorshot in the chesturinationblondeshot in the headwatching tvcatcameradrinkundressinggunfightsex in bedthongbare buttheld at gunpointsunglassesrunninglingeriebedcar crashdead bodyvoyeurrevolvermanhattan new york citytelephonemenage a troisf worddecapitationcleavagefoot chasegay slurbrawinenew yorkstrangulationvideo cameraambulancestabbingwomanmontageimpalementcocainestabbed in the chestexploding carmodelsevered headscantily clad femaledrawingdouble crosspolice officer killedcigar smokingshot in the foreheadbartenderracial slurconfessionattempted murderlimousineblack pantiesbusinessmanscreamingpay phonechampagnesex with shoes onmassagemistaken identitymissing personevil mankicked in the facechristmas treescreamshot in the shoulderfemale removes her clothesdatepigpremarital sexmurdererfirst parthandgunkillingblood spattersplattermaniacprivate detectivesurgerychainsawmachismoeyeglassescloseted homosexualpornographywaiteranswering machinefireplacerevelationmass murderlooking at oneself in a mirrortape recordersociopathscene during opening creditslifting someone into the airragevirusexercisewatching a movieeccentricgossipimpersonationphone boothpsychocovered in bloodvictimbrooklyn new york cityblack humorrapistschizophreniarealitymale underwearguardrampagebarefootwoman in jeopardyremote controljanitorrear entry sextensiontelescopecouchhatredfitnessimpostorcannibaldark humorbutcherheadphonesescape attemptlaughtersketchrefrigeratortuxedobody 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 killingcdeastersense of smellbumpearl necklaceurinalcarnage80s musicsole black character dies clichevanityfur coatsushihomeless personreference to ronald reaganoverhead camera shotrealtorbloody violencehobofemale 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 murdererchauvinismmanicureunreliable 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) |
"The Believer" explores a Jewish student's private journey to understand the meaning of Judaism in his life. Set in New York City, the Plot follows a morally confused young adult struggling with the conflict between his beliefs and his heritage. "The Believer" examines themes of religion, family, an …d self-loathing. It is a psychological examination into the forces of intolerance, both on the individual and society as a whole. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | memorytorturereligionmurderlovedeathsuicidefearracismparanoiasadismholocaust |
| Locations: | israelnew york cityrestauranttrainmotorcyclecourtroomgermany |
| Characters: | jewchristianityreference to godmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipafrican americantattoobrother sister relationshipteenage boyteacherlawyersnipergerman soldierself loathing …bar mitzvahself hate (See All) |
| Period: | world war two |
| Story: | rabbihypocrisytemplecrossbeatingfemale nudityviolencebloodsexmale nudityflashbackgunfight …explosionbased on true storyunderwearhorseurinationslow motion scenepunched in the facecomputersecretshootingvomitingriflebombjailfightingreportersurvivalmountainsubwayjudgeassassinationracial slurfbifantasy sequencebusinesspremarital sexobscene finger gesturehateterminal illnesstwenty somethingeyeglasseswaiterreference to adolf hitlerrace relationslawsurvivorvandalismassaultvictimsubmissionanti semitismtarget practicesufferingargentinahatredconcentration campbookstorefascismracistcapitalismwar crimet shirtearphonesjudaismswastikanotebookeconomytelevision newsskinheadintelligencemasochismweightliftingneo nazifascistcredit cardholocaust survivorstatue of liberty new york citybayonetreference to albert einsteinisraeliauschwitzspitnazismfather son estrangementidentity crisishebrewstairwellsynagoguenomadreference to sigmund freudforkliftorthodox jewcontaminationqueens new york citybailel trainsuicide threatreference to karl marxyiddishtarget shootingstar of davidseminarcalligraphylistyarmulkeethnic hatredfund raisingwar gameconcentration camp survivortorahfree willnew york timesargentinianreference to barbra streisandwandererirrational behaviormilitarismjewish communityalphabetdesecrationstorm trooperanti semitic slurkoshergentiletalmudyom kippurstepping on someone's footcondescensionlanguage teachingyeshivareference to noam chomskykaddishmein kampfrosh hashanahchosen peoplegun rangesensitivity trainingscornjacobs laddermezuzahmidrashword of goddeificationreference to denis leary (See All) |
Having seen his father killed in a major gang fight in New York, young Amsterdam Vallon is spirited away for his own safety. Some years later, he returns to the scene of his father's death, the notorious Five Points district in New York. It's 1863 and lower Manhattan is run by gangs, the most powerf …ul of which is the Natives, headed by Bill "The Butcher" Cutting. He believes that America should belong to native-born Americans and opposes the waves of immigrants, mostly Irish, entering the city. It's also the time of the Civil War and forced conscription leads to the worst riots in US history. Amid the violence and corruption, young Vallon tries to establish himself in the area and also seek revenge over his father's death. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicindependent film |
| Themes: | torturebetrayalmurderrevengejealousyfuneralgangsterracismcorruptiontheftreligious bigotry |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | new york citycemeteryshiptunnelcatholic church |
| Characters: | biblefather son relationshippolice officersheriffself mutilationchinese american |
| Period: | 19th century1860s1840s |
| Story: | public executionpool of bloodsevered earprologuestabbed to deathprostitutionswordblood splattercorpsedancingfemale nuditysex sceneviolenceflashbackdog …kissknifechasefirevoice over narrationshot to deathfistfightmirrorshot in the chestface slapshot in the headrescuepunched in the facebattlebrawlshootinghand to hand combatplace name in titleprayermanhattan new york cityshot in the backorphansword fightstabbingdeath of friendwomanthroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed in the chestimmigrantboxingno opening creditscoffinassassinationpolice officer killedracial slurimmigrationtheaterorganized crimestabbed in the backperson on fireevil manrabbitopening action scenehangingshot in the shouldercity name in titlescarspeechamerican flagpigloss of fatherpremarital sexratfireworkslove interestkissing while having sexredheadriotcrime bosscivil warshavinghead buttslow motionelephantstabbed in the stomachexploding buildingparadebroken legcannonconstruction sitehit in the crotchbutcherrowboatthrown through a windowbilliardsknife fightfogblood on shirttitle at the endeye gougingdisfigurementknife throwingpierplayethnic slurworld trade center manhattan new york citygunfirepolitical corruptionfinal showdownstabbed in the handpickpocketirish americanshot in the neckstreet gangfirearmmeatbarberbrooklyn bridgestabbed in the armgang violenceno title at beginningpolitical campaignanimal abusetavernpocket watchmercy killingrazorman punching a womanmeat cleaveramerican civil wartransvestismxenophobiamusic boxstabbed in the facesubterraneaninfiltrationlynchinglocketbludgeoninglootingmedallionbird cagetrolleygarrotestabbed in the sidetwin towersgang warfareamazing grace hymnglass eyeracial violenceirish catholicmilitary draftmilitary enlistmentu.s. civil warvictorian agecarcasstenementreformatorythrown from a boatarmy vs civiliansfire brigadevictorian fashionstars and stripesirish immigrantelection fraudreference to p.t. barnumborzoiphineas taylor barnumtammany hall (See All) |
After The Ruin, a colorless equalitarian society is formed without memories and everyone follows rules established by the Chief Elder and the Elders. The population uses drugs to stay happy and on the day of the graduation, the teenagers leave their childhood and are assigned to a career chosen by t …he Elders. Jonas lives with his parents and has two best friends, Fiona and Asher, and he feels different from his friends. He is assigned to be the Receiver of Memories and he is trained by his mentor, The Giver, who gives memories of the world before The Ruin. Jonas learns emotions such as love and fear and the concept of family. When he discovers that the baby Gabriel that he loves as a brother will be eliminated, he decides to change his society but the Chief Elder will do anything to stop him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | dystopia |
| Themes: | memoryweddingreligionlovemurderdeathfriendshipgreedcrueltychildhooddeath of daughter |
| Locations: | deserthospitalsnowmotorcyclebicyclewoodsrural settingseacampfire |
| Characters: | soldiermother son relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boybabylittle girllittle boygeneticist |
| Period: | futurewinter |
| Story: | palm treecamellioncelebrationrebelprisonerdreamsingingdancingcharacter name in titlebased on novelviolenceflashbackguntitle spoken by character …voice over narrationcryingshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestpunched in the facebattlesecretfalling from heightbookrunningpianoriverfoot chasecandleold manmountainmapdream sequencebirdanimalchild in perilfictional warsearchjourneygunshottraininglibrarypilotcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueuniformpassiondeath of childlightningtankinjectionpursuitstagewaterfallmonkeystrong female characterapplauseoccultmedicinehypodermic needleelephanthunterlosstimeaudiencebridecommunityfestivalappleblack and white scenefirst kisshologrammurder of a childpuppylyingmusic bandclose up of eyesceremonytruthsocialismfountaineuthanasiapiano playingrepressionbeebicyclingdronesecurityfilm starts with textarenagroomopen endedberlin wallmonumentpolar bearcolortranceinfanticidetotalitarianismcity parkconformitysledinfantmetropoliszebrablack and white segues into colorbased on young adult novellethal injectionsailing boatrulesaerialeldertambourinereference to nelson mandelaautomationdriving off a cliffboundary (See All) |
Set in 1884 Sudan, this fifth film to be adapted from the A.E.W. Mason novel follows a British officer who resigns his post right before his regiment ships out to battle the rebels. Perceiving his resignation as cowardice, his friends and fiancee give him four white feathers, the symbol of cowardice …, but little do they know he's actually going undercover and plans to redeem his honor. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epichistorical event |
| Themes: | torturemurderdeathfriendshiprevengejealousyprisondrinkingfearescapemilitaryredemptionhumiliationdyingblindness …starvationfear of death (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | desertchurchenglandcampfirechurch of england |
| Characters: | reference to godsoldierprostitutefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfrienddancerlove trianglechristiansniperfiance fiancee relationshiplove letter |
| Period: | 19th century1890s1880s |
| Story: | camelslaughterhypocrisyrebelswordcorpsedancingbased on novelviolencebloodsexnuditynumber in titlemale nuditygun …kissfightchaseshootouthorseremakerescuedrinkbattlegunfightshootingriflehand to hand combatdead bodybritishprayercombatsword fightambushmassacredisguisearmybathjourneymarriage proposalgravelocker roompoisontenthangingpursuithorse ridinggeneralwhippingloyaltyfriendship between menslaveryislamparadehonorburialorchestraslavebraverysandprideblack eyeprisoner of warsiegehorse and carriagepatriotismarroganceshameheroismvictorian eraheartbreakmake upwar violenceabandonmentcolonialismbayonetbritish armymarching bandmilitary uniformstablerugbybritish soldiercowardromantic rivalrycaravanmass gravecavalrygogglesfortimperialismcowardicedeserterjail breakbroken engagementmutinycomradedrinking bloodegyptianmale camaraderiecamaraderiesandstormnorth africaequestrianstabbed with a swordbritish empirefriendly firesudanbritish flagdisgracestabbed with a bayonetdedicationoasisbritish militaryislamic fundamentalismreference to queen victoriaconscientious objectorsudanesenaked dead manregimentbritish colonialismmisfiring guntribal warfareheathenmilitary encampmentbritish imperialism (See All) |
The world's youngest citizen has just died at 18, and humankind is facing the likelihood of its own extinction. Set in and around a dystopian London fractious with violence and warring nationalistic sects, Children of Men follows the unexpected discovery of a lone pregnant woman and the desperate jo …urney to deliver her to safety and restore faith for a future beyond those presently on Earth. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmdystopiaallegorychrist allegoryfuture noir |
| Themes: | self sacrificeexecutionfaithtorturebetrayallovemurderdeathkidnappingmoneypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessescaperacism …lonelinessterrorismdepressiondrug useredemptiongriefcelebritysexualitysurveillancealcoholismhopedyingapocalypsedisabilitymurder of a police officer (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirambiguous ending |
| Locations: | bartrainforestmotorcycleairplaneboatbuslondon englandwoodswheelchairurban settingfarmpolice carenglandtunnel …car on fire (See All) |
| Characters: | soldiermother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicetattoosingerpolicemanbabysingle motherterrorcousin cousin relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipself referentialmother love |
| Period: | 2020s |
| Story: | messiahmiraclerebelprisonerblood splattercorpsebeatingsingingfemale nuditybased on novelviolenceblooddoggunkiss …cigarette smokingphotographexplosionchasecryingshootoutshot to deathunderwearfoodmachine gunshot in the chestface slapshot in the headwatching tvcomputercatdrinkbattleshootingpaintingbeertearsbombbirthdaydead bodymarijuanacollegesciencereportersurvivalnewspaperwinebandambushterroristmassacredeath of friendwomanbridgeeatingimmigrantman with glassesanti herochild in perilparklimousineprotestpoisonmissiondeath of childtanklong takepursuitgovernmentchildbirthdeath of sonreunionratblindfoldsevered armrefugeepubcowufocorrupt copexperimenteavesdroppingtv newspot smokingkilling an animalballoonwoundmass murdereggcagelistening to musicpropagandasurvivorvirusagingbarnislamvandalismdemonstrationexploding buildingflatulencerebellionbirthvirginitycompassionfatecrushed to deathsocial commentarypassportwhiskeydwarfbombingshoeshippiechaosrowboatblood on shirtfascismhandheld camerapollutiondeceittitle at the enddeerpolandborderlens flaretragic herovoodooillegal immigrantmiscarriagemelancholyseattle washingtonpillcoffee shopblood on camera lensgiving birthface maskmolotov cocktailcremationshot in the neckspit in the facedead animalepidemicalarmrepressiongun held to headhangoveridealismfascisturban decayanarchyreluctant heroinfertilitymacguffinkindnesscrushed headbiologyshot in the handnewborn babyfablebleeding to deathjetcar set on fireshot in the throatbettinggeneticsfart jokeex lovercheckpointhopelessnessuprisinghusband murders wifeexpectant motherprotectionsnoringguard dogtotalitarianismchantingstrawberryrefugee campprotestorlambmoral ambiguityoverheard conversationmidwifeannouncerdouble decker bussafe houseshaky cammotorcycle crashpandemicwoman in laborchancephotojournalistbraided hairsanctuaryborder guardfertilityinfluenzaprotectorinternment camppregnant woman nudecivil servantanti depressantcanarydestruction of propertyswing setsaviorfootbridgesterilitytinnitusyin and yangafrican anglorebel leaderwhat ifdairy farmburying a dead bodysquattingumbilical cordair guitarbuoydog racecatatonic statebritish governmentabandoned schoolorange the fruithit by a doorgenetic experimentazoresmilitary regimeprocreationdevastated landscapesoaking feetpushing a vehiclesearch dogsweatshirtflip flops the shoesriot shieldgamma rayyear 2027anglo african (See All) |
When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trail begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants t …o believe what Father Moore says is true. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | christian horror |
| Themes: | faithreligionmurderdeathdrinkingdrunkennessinvestigationsupernatural powerillnessmental illnesseviltraumastarvationthe devil |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestaurantchurchsnowrural settingfarmcourtroom |
| Characters: | biblechristianitymother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorteenage girlfemale protagonistpolicemandancerpriest …lawyerchristiancatholicanthropologistreligious statue (See All) |
| Story: | serpenthearing voicesexorcismreference to satancrossdancingcharacter name in titleflashbackphotographtitle spoken by characterknifesurprise endingbased on true storytelephone callhorse …car accidentwatching tvcatdrinklettercafecollegepianodemonhallucinationreference to jesus christprayersciencegood versus evilhalloweenstabbingsnakejudgetrialhit by a carritualgraveyardgravescreamingpay phoneumbrellapossessiondolllightningcourtpianistwitnesssubtitled sceneocculttv newsspiritinjurytape recordertied to a bedjail cellcrucifixpsychologypsychologistschizophreniaclockdebatethunderministerstabbed in the neckbroken glassvoice over letterdemonic possessionpsychoticreflectiondormitorytestimonytombstonefarmhousejurytape recordinginsane asylumcatholicismcornfieldtavernpsychiatrycoincidencestableprosecutorseizurescholarshipanthropologychapelriteanorexiaspoondetentionreference to the virgin maryschizophrenicmolestationepilepsylocketpsychosisholy watermartinispiritualismburningwomen's bathroomlaw firmforkmoral ambiguitytv cameradorm roomelectroshock therapyverdictsnorricammystictrick or treatreligion versus sciencefalling out a windowthrown through a windshieldexpertomenmedical examinercrisis of consciencemalnutritiontranquilizerneurologycatatoniafly the insectstigmataneurologistagnosticbarbed wire fencespeaking in tonguesmethodistepitaphreference to neroeating an insectabnormal psychologyhypersensitivityvocal cordsaramaicinitialsreference to belialarchdioceseunseen forcewitching hour (See All) |
Rural Australia in the late nineteenth century: Capt. Stanley and his men capture two of the three Burns brothers, Charlie and Mike. Their gang is held responsible for attacking the Hopkins farm, raping pregnant Mrs. Hopkins and murdering the whole family. Arthur Burns, the eldest brother and the ga …ng's mastermind, remains on the loose and has retreated to a mountain hideout. Capt. Stanley's proposition to Charlie is to gain pardon and - more importantly - save his beloved younger brother Mike from the gallows by finding and killing Arthur within nine days. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmtragedyaustralian western |
| Themes: | executiontorturebetrayalmurderdeathrevengerapechristmaspregnancydrinkingdrunkennessracismpsychopathbrutalityparanoia …poetryhome invasionjusticepolice brutalitymurder of a police officer (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerain |
| Locations: | small townbathtubaustraliacavecampfireaustralian outback |
| Characters: | prostitutefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipteenage boyserial killerphotographeraustralian aboriginalofficer |
| Period: | 19th century1880s |
| Story: | public executioncamelslaughtercrossprisonerstabbed to deathinterrogationblood splattercorpsedreambeatingsingingviolenceblooddog …cigarette smokingphotographknifepistolfirecryingsongshootoutshot to deathfoodhorseshot in the chesturinationface slapshot in the headshotguncameradrinkarrestvomitingrifleheld at gunpointtearsdead bodyhandcuffsprayerrevolvershot in the backdecapitationbound and gaggedgangambushmassacredisguisedeath of friendeatingimpalementstabbed in the chestsevered headsearchshot in the foreheadracial slurgravelegendbeaten to deathkeyfugitivestorytellingtentchristmas treelightningattempted rapehangingshot in the shoulderdeath of brotherpursuittragic eventtied upshot in the armwhippingmonkeypoemtraditioncaptaintealoyaltymedicinekilling an animalwoundcageshot in the stomachfaintingjail cellsergeantirishfollowing someonegenocideburialbreakfastsocial commentaryslaveguardwhiskeycorsetthunderwhipkickingdark humorbutcherthunderstormexploding headsuperstitionoutlawbounty huntersiegebigotrydead boyhorse and carriageinjusticemelancholyhogtiedhorseback ridingvictorian erasunsetchristmas presentloss of jobshot in the neckpistol whiphead blown offabuse of powervery little dialoguegun held to headearringhideoutwhisperinghuntflytavernmeat cleaverstableshot in the footbroken noseheatblacksmithjailbreakdigging a gravehorse and wagonretributionoff screen murderreference to charles darwinfloggingheadachechainswanted posterlynchingbludgeoningwinchester riflecrime spreefratricideaborigineduststagecoachforkmoral ambiguitybitten handpadlocktrackergallowscribmisanthropemerry christmasgracedecaybritish flagrenegadelynch mobskull crushingpsychological abusequeenslandfolk songmurder of a pregnant womanbuggycandlelight dinnera cappelladead horsebrother murders brothersavagerycigarette caseparasolmounted policerotten teethunion jackthroat slashedviciousnessflagellationspear through chestscars on backrope around neckforebodingherbal medicinecatalogueshooting through a doorcuff linksshantyhit on the head with a gunself inflicted woundbushrangerdesperadokicked to deathstarry nightbullet hole in wall (See All) |
In the 1870s, Captain Nathan Algren, a cynical veteran of the American Civil war who will work for anyone, is hired by Americans who want lucrative contracts with the Emperor of Japan to train the peasant conscripts for the first standing imperial army in modern warfare using firearms. The imperial …Omura cabinet's first priority is to repress a rebellion of traditionalist Samurai -hereditary warriors- who remain devoted to the sacred dynasty but reject the Westernizing policy and even refuse firearms. Yet when his ill-prepared superior force sets out too soon, their panic allows the sword-wielding samurai to crush them. Badly wounded Algren's courageous stand makes the samurai leader Katsumoto spare his life; once nursed to health he learns to know and respect the old Japanese way, and participates as advisor in Katsumoto's failed attempt to save the Bushido tradition, but Omura gets repressive laws enacted- he must now choose to honor his loyalty to one of the embittered sides when the conflict returns to the battlefield... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicmartial arts |
| Themes: | self sacrificeexecutiontorturelovemurderdeathfriendshiprevengesuicidepoliticsdrinkingfeardrunkennessdeath of fatherredemption …hopevengeancecouragesamurai (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerainnightmareambiguous endingsavage |
| Locations: | restaurantforestsnowvillagewoodsjapansan francisco california |
| Characters: | reference to godsoldierprostitutemother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfriendboybrother sister relationshipwarriornative americanjapanesealcoholicex soldiermilitary officer …samurai swordsamurai warrior (See All) |
| Period: | winter19th century1800s1870s |
| Story: | slaughtermonkrebeltempleprisonerstabbed to deathswordblood splatterbeatingviolencebloodflashbackgunkissfight …knifepistolfirevoice over narrationcryingshootoutshot to deathmachine gunhorseshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameradrinkbattlemaskrifleheld at gunpointtearshand to hand combatprayercombatshot in the backdecapitationassassinsword fightmassacrestabbingwomanthroat slittingstabbed in the chestapologysevered headno opening creditsbathshot in the legshot in the foreheadflash forwardlegendbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backspiritualityfired from the jobperson on fireattackninjakicked in the faceu.s. presidentshot in the shoulderdeath of brothertragic eventdeath of sonneck breakingloss of fatherthreatened with a knifeshot in the armgeneralsacrificesubtitled scenebattlefieldchild murdercivil wartraitordestinycaptaindestructionbow and arrowspearmass murdercaptivestabbed in the stomachsergeantblockbustersevered handrebelliongenocidehonorcompassioncolonelsocial commentarycannonbuddhistbarefootreverse footagetokyo japanimaginationbraveryu.s. armykatana swordministerstabbed in the throathatredironystabbed in the neckstabbed in the legdark heromeditationarmortigertribeknife throwingbetloss of husbandtragic herodeath of loved oneloss of brothergatling gunarrogancepalaceshamedrugged drinktranslatorblood on camera lensbeheadingkatanagreekirish americanshot in the neckwar heroremorsejournalforeigneridealismstabbed in the armemperortheatre productionshot in the eyerailroadpremonitionheritagestreet fightbayonetheld captiveamerican civil warkarmahead cut offstabbed in the shouldershot in the throattragic pastpatriotmilitary trainingspitting bloodwarlordsurrendershot through a doorwinchester riflesecret pastpacific oceanbrother in lawlast standcutting hairretreatdefeatdojofalling off a roofwisdomchopstickshand cut offpersianjapanese culturedead husbandstabbed in the sidedutyjidai gekirickshawsideshowambiguitycounciljapanese armyscalpinginter culturalenglish subtitles in originalfriendly firecalligraphytroubled youthbowljapanese flaglancesuicidal tendencymedal of honoru.s. civil warunreliable narratorhara kirilieutenant colonelstitchesarrow in chestbowingsabresakecherry blossomwarrior racecavalry chargeknife in backseppukuthrown from a horsedishonorregimentsea voyagelinguistu.s. cavalryspring the seasonsword throwingcode of honorhiding in a treeyokohama japancentennialcoolieantique gunshot through the chestscalpsheathreference to george armstrong custerbokkenmilitary disciplinethrowing a speartribal leaderdelegationhowitzertroubled mindyear 1877 (See All) |
October 1944 in war torn Italy. Hana, a French-Canadian nurse working in a mobile army medical unit, feels like everything she loves in life dies on her. Because of the difficulty traveling and the dangers, especially as the landscape is still heavily booby-trapped with mines, Hana volunteers to sta …y behind at a church to care solely for a dying semi-amnesiac patient, who is badly burned and disfigured. She agrees to catch up to the rest of the unit after he dies. All the patient remembers is that he is English and that he is married. Their solitude is disrupted with the arrival at the church of fellow Canadian David Caravaggio, part of the Intelligence Service, who is certain that he knows the patient as a man who cooperated with the Germans. Caravaggio believes that the patient's memory is largely in tact and that he is running away from his past, in part or in its entirety. The patient does open up about his past, all surrounding his work as a cartographer in North Africa, which was interrupted by the war. He may not be running from his work as a spy for the Germans as Caravaggio believes, but rather the memory of an affair he had with married Katherine Clifton, the love of his life, and the memory of a promise not totally fulfilled. Hana may also test her theory of her fates with love and death as she embarks on a relationship of her own with Kip Singh, a Sikh from India, whose unit has camped on the now overgrown lawn of the church. Their work entails sweeping for and di… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmtragedymelodramahistorical event |
| Themes: | memorytorturebetrayallovemurderdeathfriendshiprevengesuicidemarriageinfidelitychristmasghostjealousyadultery …drinkingfearescapeartextramarital affairtheftobsessionunfaithfulnessdyingwritingamnesia (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | desertbarbeachrestauranttrainchurchcarmotorcycleairplanebathtubnightclubbicyclecourtroomitalytruck …cavecampfireindiaairplane accidenttruck accidentold town (See All) |
| Characters: | reference to godfriendsingernursedancerphotographerthiefinterracial relationshiphomosexualitymuslimfrenchcanadiangermanfiance fiancee relationship …german soldiersuicide by gunshotex thief (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s1930syear 1944year 1942 |
| Story: | famous scoremarketmonasterycamelhealingcrossfemale pubic hairprisonerinterrogationdreambeatingsingingdancingfemale full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudity …based on novelfemale nuditysex scenebloodflashbackgunkisscigarette smokingphotographexplosionknifeshowerfirecryingsongunderwearmachine gunface slapcameradrinkundressingpaintingbooklierifletearsbombcafesex standing uppianohandcuffsbritishprayersubjective cameraswimmingspyflashlightbracookingcandlestrangulationwomanbridgemapnonlinear timelinedrawingbathpainflash forwardlibrarypilotcursecharacter's point of view camera shotpassionstatuetentknocked outreadingtankbraceletpianistamerican flaginjectiontragic eventgardenrefugeerecord playerafricanitalianeavesdroppingtealoyaltywoundreference to adolf hitlerhypodermic needlejeepsurvivorrecordingbarnpatientwatching a movieblockbustercompassiondrug overdosepromisemovie theatrehaunted by the pastwindsufferingsevered fingersandegyptironynewsreel footageevacuationtheatre audiencethunderstormenglisharabairplane crashbooby trapheartcapturedisfigurementcanegunfiremelancholyatheistanniversarywifeexpeditiondinner partypickpocketstrandedeuthanasiasexual tensionfascistburnt facehusbandunconsciousnessforeplaypyramidcolonialismbritish armyobsessive lovepearl necklaceexplorercathedralstar crossed loverscaravantragic lovepartisanmorphinesewingmontreal quebec canadashared bathguidebagpipesburn victimbiplanecavernassisted suicidewedding anniversaryhungarianspeculumlandminesikheggsinterpreternewlywedsred crossarchaeologistsanta claus suitcairo egyptmoral ambiguityturbanethiopiahand injurybudapest hungaryhedgehogreference to benito mussoliniparatrooperoperating roomsandstormcountwashing hairshooting upspin the bottleautomobile accidentorchardshampoosphinxwar woundbedouinbroken anklecave paintingdoomed lovewar injurylibyahopscotchburn injuryswing musicjumping from a trainsaharatuscany italynurse patient relationshipfield hospitalreference to johann sebastian bachbroken ribsevered thumbve dayanti aircraftroadside bombbomb disposalbroken wristdefusing a bombcanadian expatriatesignal flarehoistbargaingeneva conventionownershipplumreference to irving berlincartographeregyptologistreference to anna kareninaballroom danceplane crash victimburnt fleshminesweeperbig band musiccondensed milkmittensoutdoor moviethimblemap makerreference to rommeltripoli libyamap making (See All) |
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