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Another
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Another (2012)

7.5
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Another is a supernatural horror anime that tells the story of a middle school student named Kouichi Sakakibara who transfers to a new school and discovers a chilling secret. The class he joins is haunted by a mysterious curse that causes a series of tragic deaths every year. As the deaths continue, Kouichi and his classmates must unravel the dark secrets of their school before it's too late. With a gloomy atmosphere, suspenseful plot twists, and gruesome deaths, Another takes viewers on a terrifying journey into the supernatural.

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Santet Segoro Pitu
Movie

Santet Segoro Pitu(2024)

94Minutes

Since his father found a mysterious package and heard the eerie sounds of an indigenous tribe, ARDI and his family have experienced strange events. SUCIPTO (his father), MARNI (his mother), and ARIF (his younger brother) all fell ill, one by one. Ardi and his younger sister, SYIFA, believe this is the result of a santet (a deadly curse), and they will be the next victims. It is a high-level curse from outside the land of Java, known as Santet Segoro Pitu.

My World and Welcome to It
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My World and Welcome to It (1970)

8.5

My World and Welcome to It is an American half-hour television sitcom based on the humor and cartoons of James Thurber. It starred William Windom as John Monroe, a Thurber-like writer and cartoonist who works for a magazine closely resembling The New Yorker called The Manhattanite. Wry, fanciful and curmudgeonly, Monroe observes and comments on life, to the bemusement of his rather sensible wife Ellen and intelligent, questioning daughter Lydia. Monroe's frequent daydreams and fantasies are usually based on Thurber material. My World — And Welcome To It is the name of a book of illustrated stories and essays, also by James Thurber. The series ran one season on NBC 1969-1970. It was created by Mel Shavelson, who wrote and directed the pilot episode and was one of the show's principal writers. Sheldon Leonard was executive producer. The show's producer, Danny Arnold, co-wrote or directed numerous episodes, and even appeared as Santa Claus in "Rally Round the Flag."

Canterbury Tales
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Canterbury Tales (2003)

7.2

The Canterbury Tales is a series of six single dramas that originally aired on BBC One in 2003. Each story is an adaptation of one of Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th century Canterbury Tales which are transferred to a modern, 21st century setting, but still set along the traditional Pilgrims' route to Canterbury.

Dear David
Movie

Dear David(2023)

4
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94Minutes

In 'Dear David', comic artist Adam responds to Internet trolls and experiences sleep paralysis. As he chronicles malevolent occurrences in tweets, he believes he's being haunted by a dead child named David. Encouraged by his boss, Adam starts losing grip on reality. Based on a viral Twitter thread.

Masada
Tv Show

Masada (1981)

7.8

Masada (1981) is a TV mini-series based on the historical event of the siege of Masada by the Roman Empire in ancient Israel. It follows the story of a group of Jewish zealots who resist the Roman legion, facing challenges such as espionage, political intrigue, and slave labor. The mini-series explores themes of honor, betrayal, and the struggle for freedom.

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Johnny Mnemonic
Movie

Johnny Mnemonic(1995)

5.6
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R
97Minutes
Blood Ties
Movie

Blood Ties(2013)

6.5
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R
128Minutes

In 1974, two brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the law in New York City. One is a cop while the other gets involved with the mob. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, the family's bonds are put to the ultimate test.

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How to Steal a Million
Movie

How to Steal a Million(1966)

7.5
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123Minutes

How to Steal a Million is a charming heist comedy set in Paris in the 1960s. Nicole Bonnet, a young woman, discovers that her father is a master forger and her family's art collection is on display at a prestigious museum. To protect her father and his reputation, Nicole teams up with a suave burglar named Simon Demarest to steal a valuable art statuette before it can be exposed as a forgery. As their plan unfolds, they encounter numerous obstacles, including a bumbling detective and a nosy photographer. With wit, romance, and plenty of laughs, How to Steal a Million is a delightful caper filled with twists and turns.

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A Thousand Days
Movie

A Thousand Days(2023)

5.9
121Minutes

Sri, a young woman in financial hardship, accepts a high-paying job to perform a cleansing ritual for an unconscious girl suffering from a 1000-day curse. However, she soon realizes that she and her colleagues are trapped in a mystical agreement and must face terrifying supernatural forces. Their lives are in grave danger if they try to escape before the curse ends on the 1000th day.

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Secretary Rope Discipline
Movie

Secretary Rope Discipline(1981)

5.3
67Minutes

Secretary Sayo does some corporate snooping for her boyfriend, an upstart executive with a rival company. But she gets busted by the CEO. Poor Sayo is captured and taken to a private torture chamber in the corporate mansion. While the secretary gets punished, the bossman's son becomes infatuated with her beautiful white skin and he assumes the disciplinary responsibilities. Between the floggings, stretchings, and wooden-horse tortures he finds time to cover her body in an elaborate tattoo.

The Jacket
Movie

The Jacket(2005)

7.1
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R
103Minutes
Do You See What I See
Movie

Do You See What I See(2024)

7.6
109Minutes

Mawar is lonely a lot of the time, especially after losing both parents. She often vents to Vey, her housemate and closest friend about how she feels. During her birthday, Mawar wishes for a boyfriend to brighten up her days. Her wish is finally granted when she eventually meets Restu. Vey is equally excited whenever Mawar tells stories about him. However, uncanny events have started happening ever since. The whole house experiences a lot of mystical and horrific events until one day Vey finds a clue that these incidents are related to Mawar's new boyfriend, who is not a human.

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