Neon Genesis Evangelion is set in a post-apocalyptic world where giant bio-organic robots called Evangelions are piloted by teenagers to combat alien invaders known as Angels. The series follows the story of Shinji Ikari, a traumatized teenager who must confront his own feelings of inadequacy and loneliness as he is tasked with saving humanity from impending doom.
The Queen's Gambit is a TV show centered around Beth Harmon, a young orphaned girl with a gift for chess. Set in the 1960s, the show follows Beth as she navigates her way through the male-dominated world of competitive chess, facing challenges both on and off the board. Despite her troubled upbringing, Beth's extraordinary talent and determination propel her to become a grandmaster and a force to be reckoned with in the chess world.
Chris Nielsen dies in an accident and enters Heaven. When he learns that his wife Annie has committed suicide, he goes on an afterlife adventure to be with her. While in Heaven, he meets a guide and learns about his new existence. He also tries to communicate with Annie, but it only causes her pain. Chris eventually reunites with his daughter Marie and decides to rescue Annie from Hell, even though it is believed to be impossible. With the help of a tracker, he finds Annie, but risks becoming trapped in Hell. In the end, Annie saves Chris and they are reunited with their children in Heaven.
Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother. Mary's exceptional intelligence and potential are threatened by the interference of her grandmother and the legal system. As Frank navigates the complexities of the courtroom, he must also confront his own insecurities and guilt. With the help of his loyal friend Roberta and the support of his lawyer, Frank fights to protect Mary's normalcy and ensure a bright future for her. Along the way, he discovers the true meaning of family and the lengths he is willing to go to keep it intact.
A comet named Wolf-Biederman is discovered to be heading toward Earth, threatening to cause a global catastrophe. As the human race prepares for the worst, a joint mission by the US and Russia is launched to intercept the comet and prevent disaster. However, when the mission encounters numerous challenges and fails to divert the comet's path, the crew of the spacecraft Messiah devises a last-ditch plan to stop the main comet and give Earth a chance for survival, even if it means sacrificing their own lives.
In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. Ben Cash, his wife Leslie and their six children live in the Washington wilderness. Ben and Leslie are former anarchist activists disillusioned with capitalism and American life, and chose to instill survivalist skills, left-wing politics, and philosophy in their children - educating them to think critically, training them to be self-reliant, physically fit and athletic, guiding them without technology, demonstrating the beauty of coexisting with nature and celebrating 'Noam Chomsky Day' instead of Christmas. Leslie is hospitalized for bipolar disorder and eventually dies by suicide. Ben learns that Leslie's father Jack plans to hold a traditional funeral and burial, even though Leslie wished to be cremated. They argue over the phone and Jack threatens to have Ben arrested if he attends the funeral. He initially decides not to go and prevents his children from doing so, but then changes his mind, leading his children on a road trip into life outside the wilderness. The family briefly stays at his sister Harper's house. She and her husband try to convince Ben that his children should attend school to receive a traditional education; Ben argues that his children are better educated than Harper's own children. Ben arrives at Leslie's funeral with his children and reads her will, which instructs her family to cremate her and flush her ashes down the toilet. In response, Jack has Ben forcibly removed. Ben's children also start doubting their father and his parenting skills. His son Rellian accuses Ben of failing to treat Leslie's mental health. His son Bodevan accuses his father of failing to equip them for the real world by setting them up for a rude awakening when they grow up and shows him college acceptance letters from Ivy League schools for which Leslie had helped him apply. Rellian wants to live with his grandparents, who want to take custody of them. When Vespyr tries to climb into a window to 'free' Rellian from his grandparents, she falls from the roof and narrowly avoids breaking her neck. Ben, shocked and guilty, allows Jack to take his children. Although they have bonded with their grandparents, the children decide to follow Ben again when he departs. The children honour Leslie's wish and convince Ben to help them, exhuming her corpse, burning it in a self-made pyre and flushing her ashes down an airport toilet. Bodevan then leaves the family to travel through Namibia, while the rest settle on a farm. The final scene is the family around the kitchen table with their father, waiting for the school bus to arrive.
In 2016, French writer and photographer Carole Achache took her own life. After Carole's death, her daughter Mona Achache, a film director, discovers thousands of photos, letters and recordings that Carole left behind, but these buried secrets make her disappearance even more of an enigma. Through the power of filmmaking and the beauty of incarnation with the help of actress Marion Cotillard, the director brings her mother back to life to retrace her journey and find out who she really was.
In The Lodge, a family finds themselves isolated in a remote lodge during a snowstorm. As tensions rise, dark secrets from the past come to light, leading to horrifying consequences.
Jerry, a mentally ill factory worker, struggles to maintain a normal life while battling his schizophrenic delusions. He hears voices from his talking pets; his dog, Bosco, encourages him to commit violent acts, while his cat, Mr. Whiskers, tries to convince him to end his suffering through suicide. Jerry's world becomes even more chaotic when he develops a crush on Fiona, a coworker. As his mental state deteriorates, Jerry's murderous thoughts turn into reality.
Star of David: Beauty Hunting follows the story of a young woman who is kidnapped, sexually tortured, and seeks revenge against her attackers. This highly explicit and disturbing film delves into themes of sadism, rape, and psychological torture.
A man inherits an apartment in Paris from his estranged father, but when he arrives, he finds an elderly woman and her daughter living there. As they form an unlikely bond, secrets are revealed and relationships are tested.
In Knight Moves, a chess champion finds himself at the center of a murder investigation when a psychopathic killer begins targeting his opponents. As the body count rises, the champion must use his strategic skills to prove his innocence and catch the real killer. With suspense and tension building, the final showdown will keep you on the edge of your seat.
In Sarah's Key, a journalist in New York City, named Julia, is researching for an article about the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup during the Holocaust in 1942. Through her research, she discovers a disturbing secret about her husband's family and their connection to a young Jewish girl named Sarah. As Julia digs deeper into Sarah's story, she is confronted with the horrifying truth and the guilt that comes with it.
Sunset Song is a movie set in rural Scotland during the early 1900s. The protagonist, a young woman, faces familial difficulties, explores the complexities of love, and endures the hardships of war. The film depicts her journey through various challenges and her efforts to find her place in the world.
Waiting for Bojangles follows the story of a man and his wife who live in their own whimsical world filled with love and madness. Their lives take unexpected turns as they navigate through psychiatric hospitals, breaking and entering, and the beautiful landscapes of Spain. The movie explores themes of grief, love, and the power of imagination.
Loverboy is a dark drama that explores the dysfunctional dynamics of a family. It follows the story of a teenage boy who escapes his domineering mother's control and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, he encounters various characters and situations that test his sanity and challenge his understanding of love and relationships. The movie delves into themes of motherhood, obsession, and the consequences of self-absorption. It is a nonlinear narrative that uses storytelling techniques to create a thought-provoking cinematic experience.
A team of con artists pose as paranormal investigators to make money, but their lives take a dark turn when they encounter a real haunted house.
After their mother's suicide, a brother and sister return to their family farm to care for their dying father. However, they soon discover that an evil force is haunting their home, leading to terrifying and deadly encounters.
In "The Toll," a toll booth attendant named Brendan is working the night shift when he encounters a supernatural presence that haunts him throughout the night. As Brendan becomes increasingly frightened and desperate to escape, he unravels the dark secrets of the toll booth and the trauma that lies beneath its seemingly ordinary exterior. With bow-and-arrow in hand, Brendan must confront the horrors that lurk in the woods surrounding the toll booth before it's too late.
In 'Livid,' a young ballet student named Lucie takes a job as a caregiver for an elderly woman in a seemingly abandoned mansion. As she explores the house, Lucie uncovers a dark secret involving an undead ballerina trapped in the mansion. Greed, supernatural happenings, and a series of strange events unfold, leading Lucie deeper into the horrors of the house.