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Down-and-out detective SFPD Nick Curran is called to investigate the murder of a former rock star, Johnny Boz, who was brutally stabbed to death with an ice pick while having sex with a blonde woman. Curran suspects crime novelist Catherine Tramell, who has written a similar murder in her book. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers a web of deceit and obsession, leading him to question the true culprit.

After losing his job, a struggling actor takes on a job as a house sitter and becomes obsessed with spying on his beautiful neighbor. However, he soon finds himself witnessing a murder, leading him down a dangerous path of deception and disguise.

When a patient of a psychiatrist is killed in an elevator, the psychiatrist becomes entangled in a murder mystery. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she finds herself in danger as she uncovers a web of deceit and sexual obsession.

Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities. In 1993, Gabriel, a patient at Simion Research Hospital, turns violent and kills several staff members. Twenty-eight years later, Madison, a pregnant woman, returns home to find her husband dead and is attacked by the killer. Gabriel kidnaps another woman, and Madison must confront her past and the connection between Gabriel and her childhood. As Gabriel takes control of her body, Madison must find a way to defeat him and reclaim her life.

Alice, Sweet Alice is a chilling horror thriller about a masked killer who terrorizes a young girl on the night before her first holy communion. As the young girl's family and community try to uncover the identity of the killer, dark secrets and hidden motives are revealed, leading to a shocking climax.

In 'Cruising,' a detective is sent undercover to investigate a series of murders targeting the gay community in New York City. As he immerses himself in the world of gay clubs and leather bars, he struggles with his own identity and the morality of his mission. The film explores themes of homophobia, sexual repression, and the complexities of the undercover life. With its gritty and suspenseful atmosphere, 'Cruising' delves into the dark underbelly of society, posing questions of identity, desire, and power.

Happy Birthday to Me is a slasher film about a group of college students who are targeted by a masked killer on their birthdays. As the bodies start piling up, the survivors must figure out who is behind the murders before it's too late.

Set in a small town, 'Mortuary' follows a young man who is plagued by nightmares and begins to uncover the dark secrets of a local mortuary. As he delves deeper, he becomes embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse with a masked killer. With a surprise ending and supernatural elements, this slasher horror film is a must-watch for fans of gore and suspense.