Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems.
A rare book dealer, Dean Corso, is hired by a wealthy collector to validate a copy of a demon text. As he travels to assess the other known copies, he is pursued by the wife of the previous owner, encounters mysterious engravings and murders, and discovers that the secret to the Nine Gates can be found in a combination of all three copies. In the end, he is able to travel through the ninth portal with the help of a mysterious girl.
The Mist is a TV show based on the novel by Stephen King. A small town is enveloped by a mysterious mist, trapping residents and unleashing terrifying creatures. As they struggle to survive, they must also confront their own fears and the dark secrets of the town.
Ellen, a neurotic stand-up comedian in her thirties, navigates her life in Los Angeles while dealing with friendship, dating, and coming out as a lesbian.
A young boy named Bastian finds a mysterious book called 'The Neverending Story' and is transported into a fantasy world. There, he embarks on a quest to save the Childlike Empress with the help of a warrior named Atreyu. As Bastian reads the book, he becomes more and more immersed in the story, eventually realizing that his imagination has the power to bring the fantasy world to life.
Black Books is a British sitcom that follows the misadventures of Bernard Black, an eccentric and misanthropic bookshop owner in London. Bernard is constantly drunk and obsessive about his books, much to the annoyance of his assistant Manny, a well-meaning but dim-witted accountant. Together with their quirky friend Fran, they navigate the absurdities of life, always finding themselves in hilarious situations.
Baccano! is an anime series set in the 1930s America, where various characters, including immortals, criminals, and psychopaths, collide in a chaotic and non-linear storyline. The show follows multiple interconnected storylines, jumping between different time periods and locations, revealing the mysteries surrounding immortality and the elixir of life.
The Ghostbusters are sued and barred from investigating the supernatural. They must find a way to stop the spirit of Vigo the Carpathian from possessing a child and returning to life. Along the way, they uncover a river of pink slime that reacts to emotions. They use positively-charged mood slime and the Statue of Liberty to defeat Vigo and save New York City.
El Mariachi, a former musician and gunslinger, returns to a small Mexican town after being away for a long time. He becomes entangled with the local drug kingpin Bucho and his gang. El seeks revenge and takes on the gang in a bloody gunfight, facing betrayal and discovering secrets along the way. With the help of a bookstore owner named Carolina and his friends Campa and Quino, El fights his way to Bucho's ranch and confronts his past. In the end, El kills Bucho and escapes with Carolina, driving off into the sunset.
A blush-inducing, coming-of-age comedy about manga-loving book store employees!! The unique cast of characters -- all hard-core manga fans and maniacs of some sort -- work at comic shop “Uma no Hone.” On a daily basis, they display new releases, shrink-wrap comics, shudder at their lack of feminine qualities, question their love for porn literature…and basically have fun while working hard (?). Girls and guys call each other by nicknames and some begin to develop close relationships! It’s non-stop humor and romance in this book store rom-com!
Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy general Sternwood to deal with his top blackmailer, Arthur Geiger. Along the way, Marlowe gets involved with a mysterious murder, a missing book, blackmail, and a seductive woman named Vivian.
After the sudden death of her husband, a grieving widow begins experiencing strange occurrences in her lake house. As she delves deeper into his past, she uncovers dark secrets and hidden truths that lead her to question her own sanity.
An intellectual bookshop clerk turned fashion model is discovered by a fashion photographer and whisked away to Paris to become a star. Along the way, they navigate the world of high fashion and discover love in the workplace.
In 'I, Madman,' a book publisher named Virginia receives a mysterious book titled 'I, Madman.' As she reads the book, she becomes obsessed with the story and starts to experience the events and characters from the book in real life. The book is about a madman named Malcolm Brand who uses a straight razor to mutilate his victims. Virginia's reality becomes intertwined with the plot of the book, and she must find a way to escape the horrors that are unfolding around her.
Stacked is a sitcom about a young woman who starts working at a struggling bookstore and finds herself surrounded by quirky co-workers and eccentric customers. With its laugh-track and comedic situations, the show explores the ups and downs of working in a bookstore.
In 'The Sense of Wonder,' a widow struggling with life rediscovers happiness when she meets an autistic savant with a unique perspective. Together, they explore the wonders of nature and learn the beauty of living in the present moment.
Happy-Go-Lucky follows the life of Poppy, a free-spirited and optimistic woman who approaches every situation with a cheerful and positive attitude. She encounters various challenges, including dealing with a difficult driving instructor, a homeless man, and bullying at her dance class. Despite these hurdles, Poppy remains resilient and finds happiness in unexpected places.
When a bookstore owner meets an ice hockey player during a winter book fair, they find themselves falling in love despite their differences. As they navigate their relationship, they must also deal with conflicts arising from their respective worlds.
Circus of Books tells the story of a family who ran a renowned gay pornography store in Los Angeles for over 35 years. It explores their journey through the AIDS crisis, the struggles they faced with obscenity charges, and their impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
State and Main is a comedy-drama film set in a small town in New England. A movie production arrives and faces a series of chaotic incidents, including a scandal involving statutory rape, a car accident, and a lawsuit. The film satirizes the movie business and explores the dynamics of a small town dealing with the influx of film-makers.