Three stories. A solitary sailor falls from his boat and washes ashore on a tropical island. While seeking rescue, he's found by a nearly naked woman who is playful and compliant. He decides to erase his signs of distress and remain on the island. What awaits? In the second, an adolescent searches for the words of a nursery rime he remembers bits of. His journey takes him into dreams, sexual awakening, and Oedipal fantasy. Third, a man of wealth in late-nineteenth century Paris hires a prostitute for the night. She's also cabaret performer and takes him to her room. He fears he's about to be robbed. What's her secret?
Halloween II (2009) is a horror movie that follows the murderous rampage of Michael Myers as he returns home to Haddonfield, Illinois. The film delves into the psychological disorders of the characters, particularly the nurse dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. The plot includes brutal murders, a white horse symbolizing madness, and a series of sadistic killings. As the body count rises, the movie explores themes of family relationships, loss, and the consequences of unresolved trauma.
In 19th-century rural England, a young woman named Katherine is sold into an arranged marriage with a middle-aged man. Unhappy and trapped in a loveless marriage, Katherine engages in a secret and passionate affair with a stablehand, leading to deadly consequences.
Meet Me in St. Louis follows the Smith family as they navigate love, friendship, and Christmas festivities in St. Louis at the dawn of the 20th century. With memorable musical numbers and charming characters, the film captures the nostalgic spirit and Americana of the era.
Set in 19th century Paris, a woman confined to a mental hospital rebels against the oppressive conditions and fights for her freedom.
In 'The Duke of Burgundy,' a woman named Cynthia and her lover Evelyn engage in a complex and intense dominant-submissive relationship. As they navigate power dynamics, their desires, and their roles, their relationship takes unexpected turns. The movie explores themes of dominance and submission, sexuality, and the complexities of relationships.
A female landscape designer takes on the challenge of creating a garden at the Palace of Versailles. Along the way, she faces obstacles and must navigate the intrigues and politics of the royal court.
In a mining town in Washington state, a gambler named McCabe sets up a successful brothel with the help of a madam. However, their business faces challenges when a powerful mining company tries to buy them out. As tensions rise, McCabe is forced to confront the gunfighter sent to intimidate him.
Swann in Love is a drama and romance movie set in 19th-century France. The story revolves around a courtesan, jealousy, and the complexities of love. Based on a novel, it portrays the struggles and conflicts faced by the characters, including the archduchess, the French president, and various other individuals. The plot takes the audience on a journey through Italy, Egypt, and the lives of the characters, highlighting their experiences as a doctor, car enthusiast, and more. With themes of deception, loyalty, and betrayal, it offers a captivating narrative that explores the societal norms and relationships of the time period.
In a small Texas town, the Chicken Ranch brothel has been operating for years, gaining a reputation for cleanliness and a quiet, efficient manner. However, a crusading television reporter, with the help of a conservative watchdog group, wants to expose the brothel and close it down. The Governor of Texas is not one to be messed with and decides to make things difficult for the TV reporter by threatening to close down the college football program at the nearby university as well, and by demanding that her report be censored. The conflict escalates as the reporter digs deeper into the secrets of the brothel, leading to a clash of cultures and a secret relationship between the television reporter and the Madame of the brothel.
In 1889, a widowed woman from New York City named Catherine travels to the Dakota Territory to paint a portrait of the famous Native American leader, Sitting Bull. As Catherine befriends Sitting Bull and the Lakota Sioux tribe, tensions rise between the Sioux and the U.S. Cavalry. Catherine becomes deeply involved in the fight for Native American rights and justice.
A group of sorority sisters, who are also friends that hate each other, run a haunted house attraction called The Scarehouse. They decide to exact revenge on a former member of their sorority who betrayed them. The attraction becomes a nightmare as it turns into a deadly game of survival.
In the year 1610, an orphan girl and her younger brother live alone in Transylvania. They encounter a female villain who is believed to be the notorious Elizabeth Bathory, also known as the Blood Countess. As they try to find their missing sister, they uncover a dark secret and are thrust into a dangerous world of vampiric horror.
Set in the early 20th century, an army officer stationed at an isolated border fort experiences immense boredom as he awaits a potential attack from the Tartars. As days turn into years, he becomes obsessed with the meaning of life and contemplates suicide. The film explores themes of duty, isolation, and existential crisis.
After an elaborate application process, Empress Elisabeth of Austria hires Countess Irma as her new lady-in-waiting and takes her to her summer residence on Corfu. As the two women become closer there, this soon leads to tensions back in Vienna.
A college student travels to a small New England town to research witchcraft for her term paper, but she soon discovers a witches' coven and becomes the target of a deadly sacrifice.
Lara Jean and her friends must save the world from a vengeful ghost. Along the way, they discover the secrets of a haunted manor and experience time travel. The movie explores themes of love, friendship, and the supernatural.
An animated film about the British engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, who spearheaded numerous engineering marvels of the early 19th century - including the Thames Tunnel, the Great Western Railway, and the Great Eastern steamship (for 40 years the world's largest steamship). Various styles of animation are used to depict events in his colorful life.
Young Törless follows the story of a teenage boy who attends a strict boarding school in Austria-Hungary. He becomes entangled in a world of bullying, torture, and corporal punishment, as he struggles to understand the concepts of good and evil. The film explores themes of power dynamics, suffering, and the complexities of adolescence.
When two vagabonds find themselves in a pinch, they impersonate identical twin sisters in order to hide from the police. Chaos ensues as they navigate the confusion of their assumed identities and encounter a comedic series of misunderstandings and slapstick situations. Another Fine Mess is a classic comedy that will have you laughing from start to finish.