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A History of Violence2005 • 96 min • Budget $32M • Box office $61MDrama, Thriller, CrimeA typical family's life is upended when the father shoots and kills someone at his diner, claiming self-defense.
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The Night of the Hunter1955 • 93 min • Budget $795KCrime, Drama, ThrillerDuring the Great Depression in rural West Virginia, an unsettling story develops when a mysterious preacher becomes obsessed with two resilient children who know about a hidden fortune. The preacher, a seemingly…7.97.9
Baise-moi2000 • 77 min • Box office $940KCrime, Drama, ThrillerNadine and Manu are two highly organized women with a penchant for perfection. They share a lifestyle that includes intense sexual experiences, drug use, alcohol, and firearms. When faced with difficulties, they…4.84.5
Night Watch2004 • 114 min • Budget $10M • Box office $50MFantasy, Action, ThrillerIn a world where supernatural beings, known as "Others," live alongside ordinary people, a truce exists between the forces of light and dark, ending a long and destructive war. Since then, the…6.26.417+
Mr. Brooks2007 • 120 min • Budget $20M • Box office $48MCrime, ThrillerThis psychological thriller follows a man struggling with a dark side. He's occasionally overtaken by a violent alter ego who revels in murder and mayhem.6.97.217+
Roar1981 • 95 min • Budget $17M • Box office $2MAdventure, Comedy, Horror"Roar" follows a family on vacation at the isolated estate of an unusual animal keeper. They soon discover the property is filled with free-ranging African wildlife. What begins as an exciting getaway…5.96.16+
Pacific Heights1990 • 102 min • Budget $18M • Box office $55MThriller, Drama, MysteryA couple lovingly renovates a fixer-upper, planning to use rental income to fund their dream home. As they work to transform the house, they welcome new tenants, one of whom has hidden…6.26.417+
Nosferatu the Vampyre1979 • 107 min • Budget $1M • Box office $3KDrama, HorrorA driven real estate agent travels to Transylvania to finalize a purchase of a distinctive property. Invited by the mysterious Count Dracula, he leaves his wife and familiar life for an uncertain…7.37.36+
Freddy vs. Jason2003 • 97 min • Budget $30M • Box office $116MHorrorFreddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees reappear on Elm Street, unleashing mayhem on the local teenagers. However, their conflict extends beyond the victims as the two iconic killers now find themselves locked in…6.15.817+
The Marksman2005 • 95 minAction, Adventure, ThrillerA team of Chechen rebels seize control of a Russian nuclear reactor, putting hostages in danger and threatening a nuclear disaster. A highly skilled special operations marksman is deployed to rescue the…5.44.117+
TransSiberian2008 • 111 min • Budget $15M • Box office $5MThriller, Crime, MysteryA trip on the Trans-Siberian train from China to Moscow turns dangerous for an American couple when they meet two enigmatic fellow passengers. Their journey becomes a suspenseful race against deception and…6.46.617+
Mad Cow2010 • 90 minA deranged scientist brings a bizarre, half-human, half-cow creature to life. It then escapes and wreaks havoc at a remote African game lodge.2.84.2
Cut Bank2014 • 94 min • Budget $5M • Box office $288KCrime, Drama, MysteryDwayne McLaren, a 25-year-old who left a career in sports to become an auto mechanic, longs to escape his isolated hometown of Cut Bank, Montana – known for its harsh winters. However,…5.86.117+
No Country for Old Men2007 • 122 min • Budget $25M • Box office $171MCrime, Thriller, WesternIn the Texas desert, Llewelyn Moss finds a shocking scene: dead bodies, two million dollars, and a large quantity of heroin. This attracts the attention of Anton Chigurh, a relentless and methodical…8.08.217+
Zombie Flesh Eaters1979 • 91 min • Budget $497K • Box office $1MHorrorOn a Caribbean island, Dr. David Menard struggles to contain a terrifying outbreak: the dead are rising as cannibalistic zombies. Anne and journalist Peter West arrive on the island searching for Anne's…6.76.817+
The Rage: Carrie 21999 • 104 min • Budget $21M • Box office $17MHorror, Thriller, Science FictionThis drama follows Rachel Lang, a teenager deeply affected by the suicide of her best friend. Rachel's life unravels after the loss, leading to a series of tragic consequences for those around…5.74.817+
Angel Heart1987 • 113 min • Budget $17M • Box office $17MHorror, MysteryA jaded private investigator from Brooklyn takes on a difficult case: finding a missing singer. His search leads him through the tough streets of Harlem, where he meets people facing hardship. The…7.17.217+
A Nightmare on Elm Street1984 • 91 min • Budget $1M • Box office $57MHorrorIn Springwood, a disturbing wave of deaths strikes the town's youth. Young people are dying in their sleep, each appearing to be victims of intense terror. As fear spreads, Nancy Thompson, a…7.37.417+
Miller's Crossing1990 • 115 min • Budget $14M • Box office $5MDrama, Thriller, CrimeIn 1929, two powerful men clash over a woman, threatening their political partnership. The city's fate has long rested on their alliance – the boss and his advisor have shaped its politics…7.57.717+
Kill Bill: Vol. 22004 • 136 min • Budget $30M • Box office $152MAction, Crime, ThrillerA woman relentlessly pursues the assassins who attacked her and threatened her unborn child. Systematically, she eliminates those connected to the killers, working her way through a list of targets. Her final…7.98.017+
Pulp Fiction1994 • 154 min • Budget $8M • Box office $213MThriller, Crime, ComedyThis darkly funny crime story explores the lives of four unlikely people: a hitman who loves burgers, his thoughtful partner, a drug-using criminal's girlfriend, and a washed-up boxer. The film tells their…8.58.817+
Diamonds Are Forever1971 • 120 min • Budget $7M • Box office $116MAction, ThrillerJames Bond is tasked with finding the person behind the theft of a valuable diamond collection. The diamonds are being smuggled internationally, and Bond goes undercover in a major heist to discover…6.46.56+
Das Haus ihres Vaters2010 • 90 minJudge Susanne is happily married, but she's kept a long-held secret. Years ago, at 17, she gave her baby up for adoption. Now, a letter arrives, revealing that Paolo, the girl’s Italian…4.75.3
Evil Dead II1987 • 84 min • Budget $3M • Box office $10MHorror, Comedy, FantasyAsh Williams and his girlfriend, Linda, go on a weekend trip to a secluded cabin. Their peaceful getaway turns terrifying when they find a hidden log cabin with a voice recording from…7.57.617+
A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge1985 • 87 min • Budget $3M • Box office $30MHorrorJesse Walsh and his family move into a house previously occupied by the only survivor of attacks by Freddy Krueger, the dream-stalking monster. As they settle in, Jesse experiences increasingly vivid nightmares…5.85.517+
Great Performances1998 • 100 min • Budget $30M • Box office $9MComedy, Crime, ThrillerTo celebrate his last night of freedom before marriage, Kyle Fisher and four friends go to Las Vegas. Their night of partying takes a turn when they meet a stripper who turns…6.36.317+
Broken2007 • 110 min • Budget $810KHorror, ThrillerHope returns home after a pleasant relationship, reunites with her daughter Jennifer, and goes to sleep. She awakens in the woods next to a dangerous man.4.74.717+
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors1987 • 96 min • Budget $4M • Box office $44MHorror, Thriller, FantasyKristen Parker is terrorized in her dreams by Freddy Krueger, a wicked figure who hunts his victims while they sleep. Her physical injuries baffle everyone, leading her mother to send her to…6.76.717+
F/X1986 • 109 min • Budget $10M • Box office $20MAction, ThrillerA highly skilled special effects expert is recruited by a secret government agency for a dangerous mission: to stage the assassination of a powerful gangster. As he becomes involved in the intricate…6.66.717+
Grand Theft Auto1977 • 84 min • Budget $602KComedy, Action, CrimeThis comedy-adventure tells the story of a young woman from a privileged background who decides to defy her family and pursue love on her own terms. Frustrated by her strict upbringing, she…5.25.46+
Stage Fright1987 • 90 min • Budget $1MHorrorA group of eager young actors become consumed by a dark musical about a brutal serial killer. At the same time, a notorious psychopath escapes from a nearby mental institution. The story…6.56.6
Nightmare at Shadow Woods1987 • 79 minHorror, ThrillerIn the quiet town of Willow Creek, identical twins Todd and Terry are known for their friendly nature and involvement in community life. But a hidden darkness exists within them: Terry struggles…5.85.817+
The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie1989 • 102 min • Budget $500K • Box office $363KAction, Comedy, HorrorDriven by love and desperation, the story follows Toxie as he makes difficult choices to save money for his fiancée's surgery to restore her vision. He finds a job with the mysterious…4.94.417+
The Gore Gore Girls1972 • 84 min • Budget $63KComedy, Horror, MysteryIn Chicago, a series of brutal murders of female strippers has baffled the police. An ambitious but inexperienced reporter decides to investigate, teaming up with a morally flexible private detective known for…5.45.2
Two Thousand Maniacs!1964 • 87 min • Budget $65KHorrorWhitfield, a quiet historical town, hosts a celebratory centennial and invites six guests. They soon discover the event hides a dark secret: the townspeople are seeking revenge for the destruction of Whitfield…5.55.7
Color Me Blood Red1965 • 79 min • Budget $50KComedy, HorrorH.G. Lewis' story follows a struggling artist who uses human blood in his art. Desperate for recognition and driven by ambition, he crosses ethical boundaries in pursuit of greatness. The story explores…4.75.1
Ghost Machine2009 • 100 minAction, Horror, Science FictionTwo technicians find themselves fighting a malevolent spirit after stealing sensitive military software. The spirit becomes attached to the software and targets them, forcing them to confront its wrath.4.84.717+
Habit1997 • 113 min • Budget $200KHorror, Drama, RomanceIn autumn New York, Sam is devastated by the loss of his girlfriend and father. Overwhelmed by grief, he turns to alcohol and meets Anna, a vampire who offers him a tempting…5.46.4
Amazonia: The Catherine Miles Story1985 • 90 minAdventure, Drama, HorrorA determined young woman journeys through the Amazon rainforest after her parents are murdered and she is captured by a tribe known for headhunting. She enters a world both unfamiliar and deeply…6.04.717+
The 'Burbs1989 • 102 min • Budget $18M • Box office $49MComedy, Horror, ThrillerRay Peterson enjoys a predictable life of beer, newspapers, and sports in his quiet suburban neighborhood. But the arrival of new neighbors sparks paranoia among him and his friends. Driven by suspicion,…6.86.86+
South at Six1984 • 93 minComedy, Thriller, HorrorBelgrade is a modern city with its share of crime, but a chilling serial killer stalks its streets, targeting women. The lives of two people become entangled in this deadly game: an…6.78.0
Tea Time2007 • 3 minAn elderly woman prepares afternoon tea for herself and her husband on a peaceful afternoon. This short film was shot on a single Super-8 cartridge, edited directly from the camera, and filmed…6.37.0
American Gothic2017 • 77 minA reserved couple seek refuge in a remote farmhouse. Their sanctuary is shattered when two desperate people arrive, forcing everyone to confront their breaking points.4.93.717+
The Midnight Man2017 • 88 minA couple seeking to repair their troubled marriage retreats to a secluded mountain cabin. However, their efforts to reconnect are overshadowed by a dangerous and unexpected threat: a person determined to kill…6.73.517+
The Case of the Scorpion's Tail1971 • 96 minMystery, ThrillerDriven by greed and deceit, a London woman travels to Athens to collect a large life insurance payout after her husband's plane crash. She soon discovers she's not the only one vying…6.36.7
Running Scared1986 • 107 min • Box office $38MAction, Comedy, CrimeTwo Chicago police officers, recently back from vacation in Key West, are pulled back into dangerous work when a dangerous drug dealer from their past reappears. This criminal had previously severely threatened…6.06.517+
