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Action,Drama
Amidst his broken life, Police Officer Grayson Reed is about to be thrown into the middle of a feud between the five angels of Heaven and the leader of Hell. As faith ends in the world around him, Grayson will be faced with an ultimate choice that could decide the fate of our world.
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Action,Comedy
This offbeat indie comedy follows four quirky Londoners navigating absurd jobs, eccentric encounters, and the unpredictable chaos of city life. From oddball employers to surreal situations, their daily routines spiral into a series of strange, funny, and unexpectedly touching adventures. Witty, whimsical, and packed with off-kilter humor, No Menus Please is a playful portrait of urban misfits finding meaning in the madness.
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Drama
A story which revolves around the likeable but suicide fixated Beck and his talented but arrogant associate Sam. Two talented artists who conceive and ultimately try to realize a plan to interfere with a smuggling ring on the south coast of England, a plan which rapidly begins to self-destruct as responsibility gives way to incompetence and strategy is left to chance. Chance being something that Beck frequently feels the need to explore at ridiculously inappropriate moments with the help of his Smith and Wesson .38 revolver.
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Drama
Chris Payton is a twenty-something everyman; he's married, no kids, lives in the suburbs of Chicago, has a nine to five job and he hates every minute of it. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, he decides to do something about job, his friends, his everything. So, as his world unravels around him, his frustration hits its peak. And, when he fights with his wife, the only person who truly understands him, Chris finds himself alone. Cold December is a modern tale of a man going through a quarter-life crisis and the path he chooses to go down. In the end, he must chose to sit back and watch his life happen to him, or live it fully.
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Drama
A story about a man recently released from prison who is trying to re-connect with his estranged son and girlfriend.
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Drama,Thriller
Terror lurks in the shadows in this chilling supernatural thriller. When a family returns to a small town to settle an estate, they uncover disturbing secrets and a restless presence that refuses to remain buried. As fear grips their lives and reality unravels, they must confront the darkness of the past before it consumes them entirely. With eerie atmosphere and spine-tingling suspense, Dark Awakening delivers classic haunted-house horror for fans of the genre.
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Drama
This chilling documentary explores the strange and unsettling world of Lucas Booth, a name tied to paranormal encounters and urban legends. With commentary from horror master Wes Craven, the film investigates mysteries that blur the line between fact and folklore. Lucas Booth: Journey to Unknown combines interviews, dramatizations, and real-world speculation, offering fans of the supernatural a fascinating, eerie dive into one of horror’s most elusive figures.
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Crime,Drama,Thriller
A gritty crime thriller that unfolds almost entirely within the walls of one man’s home. A group of crooks targets an aging recluse they believe is hoarding a stash of gold, only to find their plan unraveling as fear, greed, and mistrust pit them against each other. As the night drags on, the line between predator and prey begins to blur, raising questions about who really holds the upper hand.
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Drama,Thriller
When two childhood friends reunite as adults, they’re forced to confront old wounds, unspoken feelings, and the choices that shaped their lives. James Franco and Dave Buzzotta star in this heartfelt indie drama about friendship, betrayal, and second chances, with Dominique Swain adding spark as the woman caught between them. If Tomorrow Comes is a story of redemption and love, exploring whether the past can be reconciled to create a better future.
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Action,Horror,Thriller
Dr. Felix Copper is a doctor of Biological Sciences and is on a quest to find a solution to purifying radiation from water in the year 2022, ten years after the fall of humankind. He has to travel to the far outreaches of every city to try and find the cure.
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