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From Jonathan Demme, starring Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Lawrence A. Bonney, Kasi Lemmons
Rated R
The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror-thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme and released in 1991. It follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) as she attempts to track down the notorious serial killer Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) in order to gain his insight and help her investigate another serial killer, Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine). Along the way, the two form an unlikely partnership, at times even helping one another, as Lecter tests Clarice’s resilience and teaches her about the dark side of human nature. As Clarice follows leads and pursues Buffalo Bill, a psychological game of cat and mouse ensues as Lecter attempts to manipulate her for his own gain. Ultimately, Clarice is able to apprehend Buffalo Bill and earn Lecter’s respect, although Lecter ultimately escapes capture. The Silence of the Lambs went on to become one of the most critically acclaimed films of all time, winning five Academy Awards and numerous other accolades.
From Directors:
Joel Coen,
Ethan Coen, starring William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare
Rated R
Fargo is a dark comedy crime thriller film written and directed by brothers Joel and Ethan Coen, and starring Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, and Peter Stormare. Set in Minnesota in the winter of 1987, the story follows a pregnant police chief, Marge Gunderson, as she investigates a trio of knuckleheads who have kidnapped a wealthy car salesman and his wife for ransom. As Marge slowly unravels the details of the case, she discovers a trail of deceit, betrayal and violence, leading her closer to the truth. With her trademark dry wit, Marge slowly but surely solves the case, but not before a number of unexpected twists and turns. In the end, justice is served and the case is closed.
From Pierre Morel, starring Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Leland Orser
Rated PG-13
Taken is an action-packed thriller directed by Pierre Morel and starring Liam Neeson. It follows the story of Bryan Mills (Neeson), a retired CIA agent who must use his particular set of skills to rescue his teenage daughter (Maggie Grace) after she is kidnapped by modern-day slavers while on a trip to Paris. With time running out and the odds stacked against him, Bryan must take on the criminals and track down his daughter in a race against the clock. With an array of high-octane car chases and fight scenes, Taken is a thrilling and gripping action-packed ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
From Rob Reiner, starring James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen
Rated R
Misery is a 1990 psychological horror film directed by Rob Reiner and based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. The movie stars James Caan as novelist Paul Sheldon, and Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes, a psychotic fan of Sheldon's work. After a near-fatal car crash in a blizzard, Sheldon is rescued by Wilkes and taken to her remote cabin. Wilkes, who calls herself Sheldon's "number one fan", forces him to write a novel that she dictates, while also subjecting him to physical and psychological torture. As the story progresses, it becomes clear that Wilkes is a psychopath and Sheldon must find a way to escape her grasp before it is too late.
From Tony Scott, starring Denzel Washington, Christopher Walken, Dakota Fanning, Radha Mitchell
Rated R
Man on Fire is a 2004 action thriller starring Denzel Washington as John Creasy, a retired CIA agent and former Marine who is hired as a bodyguard for a young girl, Pita Ramos (played by Dakota Fanning). Creasy is initially reluctant to take on the job, but soon grows to care for Pita and forms a strong bond with her. When Pita is kidnapped by a Mexican drug cartel, Creasy is determined to get her back at any cost. In the aftermath of her rescue, Creasy embarks on a bloody rampage of vengeance, taking out the drug cartel members one by one. As the body count rises, Creasy realizes he must ultimately confront the cartel’s leader, the mysterious El Jefe, in a final confrontation.
From James Wan, starring Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Danny Glover, Ken Leung
Rated R
"Saw" is a 2004 horror film directed by James Wan and starring Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, and Tobin Bell. The story follows two men, Adam and Lawrence, who find themselves chained in a mysterious bathroom with a dead body between them. A sadistic serial killer known as Jigsaw has kidnapped the men and set a series of gruesome traps for them to survive. As the men try to escape, they must also confront their darkest fears and deepest secrets in order to survive. The film is known for its shocking violence and psychological horror, and it's a true classic of the genre.
From Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, Christopher Plummer
Rated R
Inside Man is a 2006 crime thriller film directed by Spike Lee. The story follows a police detective, played by Denzel Washington, attempting to negotiate with a bank robber, played by Clive Owen, who is holding a group of hostages inside a Manhattan bank. As the tension builds between the detective and the robber, a mysterious power broker, played by Jodie Foster, is revealed to be manipulating the situation from behind the scenes. The detective must figure out the robber’s motive and uncover the power broker’s true agenda before time runs out. The film is a thrilling and complex exploration of power, identity, and the lengths some people will go to get what they want.
From Phillip Noyce, starring Everlyn Sampi, Tianna Sansbury, Kenneth Branagh, Laura Monaghan
Rated PG
From Marco Kreuzpaintner, starring Kevin Kline, Kathleen Gati, Paulina Gaitan, Cesar Ramos
Rated R
From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis
Rated R
From F. Gary Gray, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, David Morse, Ron Rifkin
Rated R
From Robert Rodriguez, starring Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Juliette Lewis, Quentin Tarantino
Rated R
From Len Wiseman, starring Bruce Willis, Justin Long, Timothy Olyphant, Maggie Q
Rated PG-13
From Paul Andrew Williams, starring Lorraine Stanley, Georgia Groome, Johnny Harris, Nathan Constance
Rated R
From Damian Harris, starring Gillian Jacobs, John Malkovich, Ryan Simpkins, Tom Arnold
Rated R
From David Fincher, starring Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart, Forest Whitaker, Dwight Yoakam
Rated R
From Directors:
Louis Leterrier,
Corey Yuen, starring Jason Statham, Shu Qi, Matt Schulze, François Berléand
Rated PG-13
From Ron Howard, starring Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise, Rene Russo, Brawley Nolte
Rated R
From J Blakeson, starring Gemma Arterton, Eddie Marsan, Martin Compston
Rated R
From Mark L. Lester, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Dan Hedaya, Vernon Wells
Rated R
From James Watkins, starring Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Tara Ellis, Jack O'Connell
Rated R
From Gary Fleder, starring Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Cary Elwes, Alex McArthur
Rated R
From Christopher McQuarrie, starring Ryan Phillippe, Benicio Del Toro, Juliette Lewis, Taye Diggs
Rated R
From Daniel Petrie Jr., starring Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith Coogan, Andrew Divoff
Rated R
From Florent-Emilio Siri, starring Bruce Willis, Kevin Pollak, Serena Scott Thomas, Jimmy Bennett
Rated R
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