58 Fantastic Films from 2017
58 titles
- 1The PactMovie · 2016 · 84mA woman tasked with upholding a generations-old custom faces a devastating dilemma: she must choose between her granddaughter's safety and a deeply held conviction that has confined her for years.IMDb 7.5
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Through the ShadowMovie · 2015 · 105mWhen Laura begins teaching two orphaned students at a plantation, she notices unsettling things. She suspects the source of these odd occurrences lies with the plantation's previous caretaker and his romantic partner.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.4 - 3
Ordinary PeopleMovie · 2016 · 107mOrdinary People is a family portrait of sixteen-year-old Jane and her boyfriend, Aries, who live independently in the bustling streets of Manila. They survive as pickpockets, but their lives shift dramatically when they unexpectedly become parents. Barely a month into parenthood, their child is stolen. To get their child back, Jane and Aries are driven to desperate actions.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.0 - 4
AshenMovie · 2015 · 10mOn Ema's birthday, her father sends her to read comics in the closet while he gets ready for her party. But the celebration might be overshadowed by something else entirely: an alien invasion.IMDb 7.0TMDB 8.0 - 5
Lost SolaceMovie · 2018 · 106mA psychopath experiences a transformative journey after taking a novel drug. The experience unlocks unfamiliar emotions, forcing him to confront and question his own moral code for the very first time.IMDb 4.4TMDB 6.7 - 6
El GanzoMovie · 2015 · 86mEL GANZO follows a short but profound connection between two isolated people during a journey through a rarely-seen side of Mexico. The story explores themes of identity and self-discovery, focusing on a struggling artist poised for a major creative advance and a woman whose past remains a mystery.IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.7 - 7
Division 19Movie · 2017 · 93mIn 2039, prisons have transformed into online platforms where the public can decide the prisoners' meals, clothing, entertainment, and even their fighting opponents. The success of Panopticon TV, which offers this level of control, is leading to its expansion to an entire town, promising subscribers even greater choices.IMDb 3.5TMDB 5.1 - 8
Night of a 1000 HoursMovie · 2016 · 92mPhilip inherits his family's business from his father and is unexpectedly visited by the ghosts of his ancestors. As a night unfolds filled with murder, a secret romance, and mistaken identities, Philip discovers a deeply hidden family secret.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.0 - 9
Love Is Thicker Than WaterMovie · 2017 · 105mVida and Arthur have very different upbringings. This sensitive and often quirky story explores how conflicting family loyalties test love, offering a contemporary take on the classic Romeo and Juliet narrative.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 10
Sins of the FleshMovie · 2016 · 125mHassan and Fatma work on a farm owned by the wealthy Mourad. In the early days of the January 25th revolution, Ali escapes from prison and seeks refuge with his cousin Hassan. Hassan offers him shelter, but soon Mourad discovers the secret love affair between Fatma and Ali from years ago. This past romance, built on unspoken desires, creates escalating tension and threatens to affect everyone around them.IMDb 5.4TMDB 4.5 - 11
The RiftMovie · 2016 · 90mA satellite has disappeared, and the only lead is a trail to a remote village near the forest. Investigating, a team discovers something extraterrestrial returned with the satellite. With time running out, they must fight to uncover the horrifying truth behind the failed mission.IMDb 3.4TMDB 3.6 - 12
O Segredo das Pedras VivasMovie · 2016 · 122mIn a secluded village in Portugal's Alentejo region, a dispute erupts. Landowner José Vitorino, whose property is dotted with prehistoric monuments, plans to construct an opulent solarium on land revered for its ancient stones and sacred history. Ignoring local protests – villagers believe the stones hold magical power and that the area’s drought stems from their destruction – Vitorino commissions an architect to design his new home. On Christmas Eve, during the winter solstice, a peculiar ceremony at a dolmen, a site of ancient sacrifices, unleashes a damaging spell. A desperate effort to undo the flawed charm must begin quickly.IMDb 6.3 - 13
LinesMovie · 2016 · 88mSet in modern-day Greece, the film follows seven individuals at breaking points, each on the verge of collapse. Though their lives appear distinct, they are linked by a shared, desperate act: a final phone call to the "Life Line" psychological support center. Seeking a lifeline when all else has failed, they find no real help. Ultimately, they become further examples of contemporary Greek tragedy. A Horme Pictures production.IMDb 6.1 - 14
A Father's DayMovie · 2016 · 10mAfter a cataclysmic event reshapes the world, a father unexpectedly finds himself reunited with his daughter amidst the ruins. He's determined to make their day together memorable, even though they are no longer alive.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.1 - 15
AsphaltMovie · 1951 · 85mBased on post-war Vienna police records, the story follows five young individuals whose lives took a turn for the worse. Three women made impulsive choices that led them astray, one man turned to crime, and another committed murder.IMDb 5.9 - 16
HadaMovie · 2015 · 9mTonight, Hada visits Daniel because her last child's tooth has fallen out. Daniel doesn't expect that his worst enemy is light itself.IMDb 5.9TMDB 7.6 - 17
The Evil WithinMovie · 2017 · 98m · HorrorA lonely boy with mental disabilities forms a bond with his reflection in an old mirror. The reflection, a demonic entity, commands him to commit a series of murders targeting those he cares about.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.7 - 18
Heart of StoneMovie · 2016 · 119m · Drama, Fantasy, RomanceIn a strict rural community in the Black Forest, Peter and Lisbeth are young lovers facing hardship. Lisbeth is from a wealthy glassblowing family, while Peter works as a poor coal miner. Desperate for wealth and status, Peter makes a deal with a devil named Dutch Michael, who replaces his heart with a stone. Stripped of emotion, Peter becomes a ruthless and ambitious man, rapidly climbing the ladder to achieve his goals through any means necessary.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 19
IncarnationMovie · 2016 · 82mA man repeatedly finds himself waking in a city square, trapped in a relentless pursuit by four masked assassins. With each failed escape, he struggles to piece together his lost identity and uncover the truth behind those who orchestrated his predicament.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.6 - 20
The WailingMovie · 2016 · 156m · Horror, MysteryA stranger appears in a quiet village, followed by the sudden outbreak of a strange illness. A local police officer becomes involved and must unravel the mystery behind the sickness to protect his daughter.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 21
A Ilha dos CãesMovie · 2017 · 77mSixty years separate colonial and modern-day Angola, linked by a haunting island. In the past, a fortress on the island was the site of a terrible tragedy, a tomb for revolutionaries exiled from the mainland. Now, construction of a luxury resort stirs up a relentless sense of justice. Soon, workers discover mutilated bodies, and horror spreads quickly. Pedro Mbala is dispatched to the island to investigate. His mission: to hunt a pack of stray dogs.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.0 - 22
The High FrontierMovie · 2016 · 96m · Action, Drama, ThrillerA father and his two teenage sons head to a remote mountain cabin for some time together. Their planned bonding trip takes a dangerous turn when a lost traveler shows up, forcing them to fight for their lives.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.0 - 23
Attack of the Lederhosen ZombiesMovie · 2016 · 77m · Comedy, HorrorProfessional snowboarder Steve derails a lucrative photoshoot with a prank, leaving him, his girlfriend Branka, and friend Joschi stranded on the mountain. Seeking refuge in a lively après-ski tavern, they find themselves caught in a nightmare when a scientific experiment triggers an outbreak of zombies and mutated animals. The local patrons, often already inebriated, blur the line between human and undead. Now, Steve, Branka, and Joschi must fight to survive a terrifying night.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.6 - 24
PeelersMovie · 2016 · 95m · HorrorThe owner of a small-town strip club fights to protect her business, her dancers, and herself when infected people attack on the last night of operation, leading to chaos.IMDb 4.1TMDB 4.7 - 25
Punch the ClockMovie · 2016 · 100mDeep within the Brazilian government's hidden offices, a ruthless boss employs a time machine to force his sluggish staff into relentless work.IMDb 6.0TMDB 4.8 - 26
LoopMovie · 2016 · 95mDrugdealer is desperate to escape his life with his pregnant girlfriend, but a time loop complicates everything.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.2 - 27
Arbor DemonMovie · 2016 · 92m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerA woman with a secret persuades her husband to join her on a romantic camping trip in a secluded forest, hoping to reconnect. Their peaceful getaway is shattered when a mysterious creature brutally attacks a group of hunters nearby. Trapped in their tent, the couple helps an injured hunter and they work together to devise a plan to escape. As they struggle to survive, they question whether a supernatural presence haunts the woods or if fear is playing tricks on them. They must soon face a terrifying truth: the greatest danger may be closer than they think.IMDb 4.1TMDB 4.8 - 28
Garden PartyMovie · 2017 · 7m · Animation, Comedy, HorrorInside an abandoned mansion, a pair of frogs navigate the unfamiliar space, driven by their basic needs.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 29
The Darkest DawnMovie · 2016 · 76m · Action, Science FictionTwo teenage sisters, forced to flee their home, join other survivors and journey away from London by river. They begin a long and difficult journey across the desolate countryside of Britain.IMDb 4.1TMDB 4.3 - 30
The CitizenMovie · 2017 · 108m"The Citizen" follows a middle-aged African man, Wilson, a political refugee in his late fifties, as he repeatedly fails his Hungarian citizenship exam. Despite eloquently reciting Hungarian poetry, he's stumped by questions about the name of a periodical and a historical group. Even when asked why he left his homeland, citing horrific violence against women, Wilson cannot persuade the committee.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 31
The Age of ShadowsMovie · 2016 · 140m · Action, ThrillerIn the late 1920s, *The Age of Shadows* depicts the escalating conflict between a band of resistance fighters attempting to smuggle explosives from Shanghai to Seoul for use against Japanese targets, and the Japanese agents determined to intercept them.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 32
Don't Hang UpMovie · 2016 · 83m · Horror, ThrillerA couple of teenagers' harmless late-night prank calls spiral into terror when a strange person retaliates, turning their own game into a frightening ordeal.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.2 - 33
The NetMovie · 2016 · 114m · DramaA struggling fisherman from North Korea unexpectedly crosses the border and becomes a defector. He is then recruited and trained as a spy by a driven South Korean military officer.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 34
OMG, I'm a Robot!Movie · 2015 · 90mA man with a gentle nature discovers a startling truth about his own existence: he is not human, but a machine.IMDb 5.2TMDB 6.4 - 35Unhappy EndingsMovie · 2012
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Time RodentMovie · 2016 · 15m"Time Rodent" is a visually striking short film using unique animation to depict the world's future – from 5 to 100,000 years hence. It's an abstract, comic parable about civilization's decline and the potential evolution of its inhabitants. The story follows a half-human, half-animal creature witnessing these changes. Director Ondřej Švadlena pushes the limits of 3D animation, blending emotional storytelling with meticulous visuals to create apocalyptic, romantic, and surreal fantasies. His distinctive dark humor and sense of absurdity, rooted in Czech culture and echoes of industrial-era atmosphere, are evident in the film's morbid and wordless exploration of a futuristic imagination.IMDb 5.8 - 37
Dead Man Tells His Own TaleMovie · 2016 · 80mAngel is a self-absorbed man who disrespects women. Successful in his career as a publicity director, he frequently takes advantage of young actresses, leaving his family to deal with the fallout. This is about to change. One night, overwhelmed by his own desires, he falls into a trap set by a group of Celtic Goddesses. They turn him into a zombie and recruit him to help them end male dominance. Fortunately, Angel isn't alone; he's part of a brotherhood of undead men. They share advice on concealing their decaying bodies and devise a plan to thwart the Goddesses' scheme.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.5 - 38
Dearest SisterMovie · 2017 · 101mA village girl journeys to Vientiane, the Lao capital, to look after her wealthy cousin. Her cousin has become blind and developed the ability to speak with the deceased.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.5 - 39
A Dark SongMovie · 2016 · 100m · Horror, Fantasy, MysteryA driven young woman and a troubled occultist undertake a perilous ritual, risking everything – their lives and their very souls – in pursuit of their desires.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 40
Saving SallyMovie · 2016 · 94mMarty dreams of becoming a comic book artist and harbors a secret crush on his best friend, Sally, who's a brilliant inventor. Their romance faces challenges: Sally's parents are monstrous, and her boyfriend is unpleasant. Marty, meanwhile, feels helpless despite imagining himself protecting Sally from any danger.IMDb 7.1TMDB 5.7 - 41
Animated NewspaperMovie · 2016 · 4mEach day, a spontaneous artistic creation unfolds, directly responding to current events reported in the French newspaper Libération. It's a continuous process of improvisation, fueled by the world's news.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.1 - 42
BloodlandsMovie · 2017 · 82mIn Albania, a family facing hardship and bound by tradition is forced to stand together when a secretive group threatens them. This conflict escalates into a traditional blood feud, a recurring and deeply ingrained aspect of Balkan life.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.1 - 43
Jules D.Movie · 2016 · 14mHope fades. Life persists.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 44
The Forest of the Lost SoulsMovie · 2017 · 71mThe Forest of the Lost Souls is a secluded and expansive woodland, sadly known as Portugal's most frequented site for suicides. One summer morning, two strangers encounter each other deep within the trees.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.2 - 45
RewindMovie · 2017 · 79mA group of young adults' night out takes a strange turn when an unexplained natural event occurs. The following morning brings something far beyond a simple hangover.IMDb 4.6TMDB 2.7 - 46
The Train of Salt and SugarMovie · 2016 · 93mMozambique in 1989 is devastated by civil war. The train linking Nampula to Malawi offers a perilous lifeline for those risking everything to trade goods. Traveling slowly on damaged tracks, the journey is fraught with danger. Mariamu, a regular passenger, shares the ride with Rosa, a nurse experiencing the war's harsh reality for the first time, Lieutenant Taiar, who has only known military life, and Salomão, another soldier with whom he has a strained relationship. Amidst violence and moments of levity, stories of love and war emerge as the train moves forward.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.4 - 47
Kinder des LichtsMovie · 2017IMDb 6.9 - 48
Neil Stryker and The Tyrant of TimeMovie · 2017 · 97mIn a chaotic future, Neil Stryker, the world's top secret agent, must rescue his son from the dangerous grasp of his former mentor, a notorious figure.IMDb 4.3TMDB 5.0 - 49
CaughtMovie · 2018 · 86mTwo local reporters, taking their children for a walk, spot a military presence on a nearby hill. Curious about the activity, they open their door to two strangers and are suddenly taken hostage in their own home.IMDb 4.3TMDB 5.1 - 50
Seoul StationMovie · 2016 · 92m · Animation, Horror, Science FictionThis animated film is a prequel to "Train to Busan." It follows a group of survivors as they struggle to cope with a sudden zombie outbreak in downtown Seoul.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.5 - 51
Um Refúgio AzulMovie · 2017 · 24mNídia is struggling with depression, feeling increasingly isolated and unloved by her husband. As her solitude intensifies, she starts experiencing visions of a child, who becomes a source of comfort and profoundly alters her perspective on life. - 52
Paranormal DriveMovie · 2016 · 85mIn modern-day Russia, a young couple scores a bargain on a second-hand BMW. They soon discover, however, that the car comes with an unwanted spectral resident.IMDb 3.8TMDB 4.1 - 53
IntrinsecusMovie · 2017 · 15mIn a cramped Prague hotel room, a group of close friends share stories. Their recollections of recent events diverge, revealing conflicting perspectives on what actually happened. - 54
Night of the Living DebMovie · 2015 · 84m · Comedy, HorrorFollowing a casual encounter, Deb awakens to find herself in the midst of a zombie outbreak.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.2 - 55
The VoiceMovie · 2015 · 17mEdgar works at a pig slaughterhouse and dreams of Ginette, a stripper he adores. He's planning to propose when he discovers her in bed with her boss. Stunned, Edgar loses his ability to speak and wakes up with the voice of a pig.IMDb 6.7TMDB 4.0 - 56
The White KingMovie · 2016 · 89mDjata is a carefree 12-year-old living in a harsh dictatorship isolated from the rest of the world. When the government arrests his father, Peter, and Djata and his mother Hannah are branded as enemies of the state, the boy is determined to find his father.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.3 - 57
RealiveMovie · 2016 · 112m · Science FictionMarc, a driven and accomplished man, receives a terminal cancer diagnosis with only months to live. Refusing to accept death, he chooses cryopreservation. His partner is heartbroken. Seventy years later, Marc is revived – the first successful cryogenic resuscitation. However, the reality is far from the hopeful future he imagined.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 58
White CoffinMovie · 2016 · 75m · Thriller, Horror, ActionWhen her daughter is abducted after a tragic accident, Virginia is given a chance to live for one more day – a day to save her child. In her desperate attempt to rescue her daughter, Virginia discovers that some things are far worse than death itself.IMDb 4.1TMDB 5.0
