Movies and TvShows featuring "poverty-row-film" theme.
Hellzapoppin' is a musical comedy film that follows the chaotic and anarchic adventures of a couple who find themselves in a demon-filled theater. Filled with slapstick comedy, singing, and vaudeville acts, the film is a riotous display of chaos and absurdity.
The Wasp Woman is a cult horror B-movie from 1959. It tells the story of a successful advertising campaign executive who injects herself with a serum made from wasp enzymes to reverse the aging process. However, the serum turns her into a hideous and deadly creature, leading to a series of women being killed. The movie explores themes of fear of growing old, lost youth, and the consequences of trying to defy nature. It is a campy horror film with elements of surrealism and creature feature. The music score features piano and flute, adding to the eerie atmosphere. The Wasp Woman was remade in 1995.
After the death of her husband, a woman finds herself caught in a curse that turns her into a gorilla. She must navigate through treachery, deception, and jungle justice in order to find answers and break the curse.
Equinox is a thrilling action-adventure fantasy horror movie set in California. It follows a group of friends who stumble upon an eerie cave and unleash supernatural forces. As they face treachery, destruction, and death, they must find a way to defeat a giant ape and a giant mutant. With elements of cult-favorite and psychotronic film, Equinox is a captivating and violent journey filled with symbolism and supernatural stalkers.
The Incredible Petrified World is a 1959 sci-fi adventure movie about a group of scientists who find themselves trapped in an underwater cave. As they struggle to survive, they face various challenges including volcanic eruptions, underwater creatures, and their own desperation. With a low-budget production and a mix of stock footage, the movie combines elements of action, adventure, and thriller genres.
When strange creatures from underground appear in a small town, Superman must save the neighborhood and uncover their true intentions.
When a police detective investigates a series of crimes, he uncovers a hidden-room and a secret panel that lead to deception and a double-cross. With the help of a deaf-mute, he must navigate the dangers to solve the mystery.
When a man's wife leaves him, he develops an alter ego that he believes is invisible. This alter ego causes him to commit a series of murders, all while the police try to catch the elusive killer.
In Mr. Wong, Detective (1938), the famous Asian detective, Mr. Wong, is on a mission to solve a murder mystery involving a secret formula and an international spy. With the backdrop of San Francisco's Chinatown and the Golden Gate Bridge, Mr. Wong navigates deception, danger, and racial stereotypes to uncover the truth.
Cageman is a 1992 movie about a man living in a squatters' camp and facing the challenges of poverty and homelessness in an urban setting. It explores the issues of social welfare and the struggles of those living on the margins of society.
In this fictionalized retelling of Jesse James' life, Bob Ford forms a close friendship with the infamous outlaw before ultimately betraying him and shooting him in the back. The film explores themes of treachery, vengeance, and the mythologizing of historical figures.
In Bluebeard, a French aristocrat and psychopath named Gaston terrorizes Paris by strangling and blackmailing his victims. He uses his skills as a puppeteer to manipulate his victims and disguise his crimes. The film follows the investigation of Gaston's crimes and the turmoil it causes in Paris. As the body count rises, a brave seamstress goes undercover to gather evidence and bring Gaston to justice. Bluebeard is a psychological thriller that explores themes of obsession, deception, and revenge.
Railroaded! is a crime thriller film-noir released in 1947. The story revolves around an innocent man who is framed for a robbery he did not commit. As he tries to clear his name, he uncovers a web of deception and double-crossing that leads to a shocking conclusion. With its gritty atmosphere and tense narrative, Railroaded! is a classic example of the genre.
Black Dragons (1942) is a thriller movie set in World War II. The story revolves around a businessman who assumes multiple identities to seek revenge. As the war intensifies, he becomes entangled in a web of sabotage, betrayal, and assassination. With a combination of cosmetic surgery, assumed identities, and secret societies, the protagonist leads a dangerous and thrilling life.
In 'Ghosts on the Loose,' a quartet of friends find themselves in a hilarious quandary when they accidentally end up in the wrong house on their wedding day. Mass confusion and a series of comedic events ensue as they try to resolve the situation. The film takes place in New York City and showcases the misadventures of the group as they navigate through various challenges and obstacles.
In Five Minutes to Live, a photographer plans a bank robbery and holds a family hostage, leading to a thrilling standoff. The film explores themes of deception, lust, and dysfunctional relationships.
A mad scientist, driven by revenge, creates a monstrous creature using a virus and acromegaly. He uses the creature to carry out his evil plans, including blackmail and attempted murder. Along the way, the scientist's assistant, a pianist, and a dog get caught in the chaos. The movie explores themes of loss, remorse, and the bond between a father and daughter.
In The Thirteenth Guest, a criminologist and a dumb detective must uncover the secrets of a dark and stormy night family dinner, as a mysterious assassin targets the guests. With secret codes, plastic surgery, and dysfunctional family relationships, suspicion hangs in the air as the guests become prisoners in their own house.
A Capone-like racketeer named Anderson, who after being chased out of one town by the authorities immediately sets up shop in another. Unable to get any tangible evidence against Anderson, DA Wayne orders his assistant Carter to dig up some dirt on the gangster boss. To do this, Carter pretends to turned crooked, joining Anderson's gang in order to accumulate evidence. Alas, Carter's girl friend Patricia knows nothing of her boyfriend's subterfuge, and she suspects the worst.
Swamp Women is a 1956 adventure crime movie set in the bayous of Louisiana. A group of women escapes from prison and becomes involved in a crime spree that includes stealing diamonds and taking hostages. The women face danger and betrayal as they navigate the treacherous swamp, dealing with violence, seduction, and revenge. They must use their wits and resourcefulness to survive in this exploitation thriller.