Tales from the Crypt is an anthology horror movie released in 1972. It consists of five separate stories, each with its own macabre twist. The stories are tied together by the Crypt Keeper, a sinister figure who introduces each tale. From Christmas horrors to killer Santa Claus and supernatural dreams, Tales from the Crypt offers a variety of terrifying tales.
In 1940, during World War II, the Royal Air Force defends Britain against constant attacks by the German Luftwaffe. The movie highlights the heroic efforts of the RAF pilots and their struggle to protect their country from Nazi invasion.
In 1930s Spain, a singer falls in love with an archaeologist who is cursed to sail the seas for eternity as the Flying Dutchman. Their passionate but doomed love affair unfolds amidst jealousy, murder, fortune-telling, and bullfighting. As they navigate the treacherous waters of their own desires, they must confront the consequences of their actions and decide if their love is worth the ultimate sacrifice.
When a man is knocked unconscious and wakes up in prison, he discovers that he has been framed for a crime and caught in a dangerous spy ring. With the help of a fellow prisoner, he must uncover the truth and clear his name before it's too late.
Raintree County is a melodrama set during the American Civil War. It tells the story of a love triangle and the rivalries that arise between the characters. The film explores themes of love, nationalism, and chauvinism.
A group of ex-army men come together to plan and execute a daring bank robbery in London. As they face various challenges and obstacles, they must rely on their skills and camaraderie to pull off the heist.
The Pickwick Club sends Mr. Pickwick and a group of friends to travel across England and report on interesting phenomena. Their plans are complicated by a romantic misunderstanding, a conman, and various misadventures that test their friendship.
The Trials of Oscar Wilde follows the life of the famous playwright and poet as he faces a scandalous trial and societal backlash due to his homosexuality. Set in the late 19th century, the movie explores themes of homophobia, societal hypocrisy, and class distinction. Wilde's relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas and the subsequent blackmail threats add to the drama and complexity of the story. It is a captivating portrayal of the struggles faced by Wilde and the impact of his trial on his personal and professional life.
During World War II, a group of British airmen find themselves stranded at sea after their aircraft crashes. They must battle the elements, fear, and the enemy to stay alive and complete their mission.
At the end of World War II, a Royal Navy submarine on routine patrol strikes and detonates a mine. The subsequent explosion sinks the submarine, killing most of its crew. Frantic efforts are taken to rescue those remaining alive.
Set in post Second World War Britain, Noose is the story of black market racketeers who face attempts to bring them to justice by an American fashion journalist, her ex-army fiancée and a gang of honest toughs from a local gym. When a corpse turns up at black market front The Blue Moon Club, Yank reporter Carole Landis starts snooping, much to gang boss Joseph Calleia’s annoyance. And soon there’s a hit man on the way...
In 1950s London, a murder of a pregnant woman sets off a complex investigation by Scotland Yard detectives. The case explores themes of racial prejudice and social commentary, as the detectives navigate through an ensemble cast of suspects and uncover shocking truths.
The Sound Barrier is a movie about the challenges faced by a British aerospace engineer and his team in their pursuit of breaking the sound barrier and achieving supersonic flight. The plot revolves around their personal struggles, loss, and the determination to push the boundaries of aviation.
A detective tracking a stolen gem begins to suspect there's more to the case than just theft.
An emotionally distant and loveless teacher of classical languages at a public school in England, Andrew Crocker-Harris, faces various challenges including a loveless marriage, a crumbling career, and the realization of his wasted life. As he prepares to retire, he receives an unexpected gift from a student, sparking a ray of hope and a chance for redemption.
When the detective in charge of investigating a series of bank robberies starts to get too close to the culprits, they set up a blackmail scheme to warn him off. But when the crooks begin to fall out with each other, the police learn the truth.
The core of the plot is the romantic triangle formed by the protagonist, a conscripted soldier named Private Brigg, a worldly professional soldier named Sergeant Driscoll, and Phillipa Raskin, the daughter of the Regimental Sergeant Major. The location is a British army base in Singapore during the Malayan Emergency.
A U.S. sergeant, a British sergeant and a British pilot hijack gold for a German refugee's war orphans.
When Miles Cornwall returns suddenly to the home he shares with his father and sister in a grace-and-favour house at St. James's Palace, he's amazed to find a pretty Irish girl in his favorite armchair. Intrigued, he turns on the charm but, as she explains her situation, he finds himself unaccountably falling in love with this pretty interloper.