In a Greek tragedy updated to the 1860s, young New Englanders exact vengeance after the murder of their father.
Murder in the Heartland (1993) is a miniseries based on the true story of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate, a young couple who went on a murder spree in Nebraska in the 1950s. The series follows the crimes, the investigation, and the subsequent trial of the couple, highlighting the violence, psychopathy, and the love story that unfolded during this brutal time. With captivating courtroom scenes and a chilling portrayal of the murders, Murder in the Heartland is a gripping true crime drama that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
Roy Neary, an electric lineman, has his life turned upside down after a close encounter with a UFO. As he becomes obsessed with finding answers, strange events start happening all over the world. Roy's pursuit leads him to a mysterious mountain where he discovers the truth about the extraterrestrial life and joins a group of people selected to leave with the aliens.
A female gunfighter named Ellen returns to a frontier town to participate in a dueling tournament and seek revenge on the man who killed her father. As the tournament begins, Ellen faces various challengers, including a dangerous outlaw named Herod. Along the way, Ellen forms alliances and confronts personal demons, ultimately leading to a climactic showdown where she must choose between love and vengeance.
In 1960, convict Frank Morris enters Alcatraz, a prison believed to be inescapable. He forms friendships with other inmates and plans an escape with two brothers and another inmate. They dig a tunnel in their cells, create decoy heads, and make rafts. On the night of the planned escape, Charley panics and doesn't show up. Frank and the brothers manage to escape to the shore, but their fate remains unknown.
The Last Temptation of Christ is a provocative exploration of the moral conflict and spiritual journey of Jesus Christ. Set in an alternate history, the film delves into the temptation and betrayal faced by Jesus, his crucifixion, and his ultimate resurrection. Controversial and thought-provoking, the movie raises questions about faith, love, and the nature of the divine.
In Christine, a high school outcast named Arnie Cunningham buys a beat-up 1958 Plymouth Fury called Christine. Arnie becomes obsessed with restoring the car and it soon becomes clear that Christine has a mind of her own. As Arnie transforms from a timid boy to a confident and vengeful man, he finds himself spiraling into madness, causing those who dare to cross him to meet a deadly fate.
The Great Gatsby tells the story of Jay Gatsby, a wealthy man who throws extravagant parties in the hopes of wooing his lost love, Daisy Buchanan. As the story unfolds, Gatsby's obsession with Daisy and his longing for the past ultimately lead to tragedy.
Always is a romantic drama film about a firefighter named Pete who becomes a guardian angel after sacrificing his life to save his girlfriend Dorinda. As a spirit, Pete helps Dorinda overcome her grief and move on with her life. The film also explores themes of love, death, and self-sacrifice.
Deranged is a crime horror film that tells the story of a deranged man who goes on a killing spree in a rural setting. He engages in perverse activities such as grave-robbing and taxidermy, and wears human skin masks. As the body count rises, a reporter tries to uncover the truth behind these horrific crimes.
White abolitionist John Brown and twenty of his men attempt to start an armed slave revolt in 1859 by seizing a U.S. arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Based on true events.
In 'The Hospital,' a series of murders plague a busy hospital, throwing the staff and patients into chaos. As the hospital's chief-of-staff investigates, he uncovers a web of medical negligence, mental illness, and personal responsibility. Amidst the chaos, a romantic subplot develops and the staff must confront their own conflicts and midlife crises. With its absurdist humor and satire, 'The Hospital' is a comedic mystery movie that explores the dark side of healthcare.
Eight-year-old Kevin is left home alone on Christmas when his family accidentally leaves for Paris without him. He must defend his home against two burglars using creative booby traps.
This anthology gathers four episodes of the 1985-87 television series "Amazing Stories." Santa Claus (Douglas Seale) gets arrested when a burglar alarm goes off as he's delivering presents. A lonely bachelor (John Lithgow) buys a mysterious doll. A museum thief (Danny DeVito) gives a purloined ring to his wife (Rhea Perlman), unaware that the previous owner's ghost inhabits it, and 75 years after he accidentally caused a train to crash, an old man (Roberts Blossom) waits for his penance.
In Citizens Band, a small-town man discovers that he is accidentally married to two women. As he tries to navigate this precarious situation, he becomes entangled in a revenge plot involving a neo-Nazi group. With the help of his friends and the citizens band radio community, he takes on the neo-Nazis and seeks justice. Along the way, he also grapples with his missing father, his complicated relationship with his ex-fiancée, and his own personal growth. Citizens Band is a comedy-drama that explores themes of love, loyalty, and the power of community.
In Resurrection, a small-town victim who is impotent and has a dying father finds herself becoming a spirit healer after a near-death experience. She is armed with a rifle on her mission to heal others, but when a man shoots a woman, she must confront the darker side of her abilities. Resurrection explores themes of faith, philosophy, and the complexities of family relationships.
When two border patrol agents uncover a conspiracy surrounding the John F. Kennedy assassination, they find themselves on the run from a corrupt FBI agent. As they dig deeper, they uncover a government cover-up and are faced with dangerous consequences.
A dramatic re-enactment of the Warsaw Ghetto Jewish uprising in April 1943 were 650 armed members of the Jewish Fighting Organization of Poland held off a 3,000 strong Nazi force in which only a handful of Jews survived. Tom Conti plays Dolek Berson, a Jewish smuggler who joins the resistance movement and is aided on the Aryan side of the wall by a former teacher named Regina Kowalski played by Rachel Roberts in her final role.
Reuben, Reuben (1983) is a comedy-drama film that revolves around a poet named Gowan McGland. Gowan is an alcoholic and suffers from self-destructive behavior. The story explores his relationships with women, particularly a younger woman named Geneva Spofford. The film also delves into the themes of love, obsession, and the consequences of one's actions. Throughout the movie, Gowan's alcoholism and his struggles with his writing career are portrayed in a humorous yet poignant manner. The film takes place in New England and captures the charm and quirks of the region. It is based on the novel 'Double Life' by Peter De Vries.
As soon as Harvey S. Potter descends upon a drought-stricken farmland, he begins to grow a mysterious but beautiful crop of balloons. Mystified by the new resident's abilities, the people of the town are mesmerized by Potter, who immediately becomes the best thing to happen to the dejected area in a long time. The happiness doesn't last long, however, when talk begins to surface about Potter's true identity.