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From Stanley Kubrick, starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers
Rated R

The Shining is a psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on the novel by Stephen King. It tells the story of Jack Torrance, a writer and recovering alcoholic, who accepts a job as the winter caretaker of an isolated hotel in Colorado. His wife Wendy and son Danny accompany him, but they soon discover that the hotel is haunted by a vengeful former caretaker. After descending into madness, Jack attempts to murder his wife and son while Wendy and Danny fight to survive and escape the hotel. The Shining is a classic horror film that has become a cult classic, inspiring numerous film and television adaptations.

From Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, starring William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare
Rated R

Fargo is a classic dark comedy-crime film written, produced, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The film follows the story of a pregnant police chief, Marge Gunderson, as she investigates a series of homicides committed in her small Minnesota town of Brainerd. The investigation leads her to two bumbling criminals, Jerry and Carl, who are intent on kidnapping an executive's wife in order to get a ransom payment. As Marge pieces together the clues, it becomes clear that the crime is more complicated than she originally suspected. Along the way, she meets a variety of colorful characters, all of whom contribute to the suspense and wit of the film. Ultimately, Marge's determination and resourcefulness leads her to capture the criminals and bring them to justice. Fargo is a tightly-crafted film that combines suspense, dark comedy and the eccentricities of small-town life in the Midwest.

From David Lean, starring Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger
Rated PG-13

Doctor Zhivago is a 1965 British-Italian epic romantic drama directed by David Lean, based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Boris Pasternak. The film stars Omar Sharif in the title role, alongside Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Rod Steiger, Alec Guinness, Tom Courtenay and Ralph Richardson. Set during the Russian Revolution of the early 20th century, the film follows the life of Yuri Zhivago (Sharif), a physician and poet, as he is torn between his love for two women, Lara Antipova (Christie) and Tonya Gromeko (Chaplin). The film's plot follows the relationships between these characters and the cost of the Russian Revolution. Doctor Zhivago was a critical and commercial success, and was the highest-grossing film of 1965. It has won four Academy Awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Original Score, and Best Art Direction, and was nominated for five more. The film has remained popular and well-regarded, and it is now considered one of the greatest films ever made.

From Tomas Alfredson, starring Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl
Rated R

Let the Right One In is a 2008 romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson. It follows the story of Oskar, an alienated 12-year-old boy living in a dreary suburb of Stockholm. One night, Oskar meets Eli, a mysterious girl who moves into his building, and the two form a unique friendship. As the two become closer, Eli reveals her true identity as a centuries-old vampire, and the two must confront the challenges that come along with their unlikely bond. Together, they face the dangers of the outside world and the powerful forces determined to tear them apart.

From David Fincher, starring Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara, Christopher Plummer, Stellan Skarsgård
Rated R

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a 2011 psychological thriller directed by David Fincher. The film follows Mikael Blomkvist, a journalist with a tarnished reputation, who is hired by a wealthy industrialist to investigate the disappearance of his niece forty years before. Blomkvist seeks the help of a brilliant and troubled young computer hacker, Lisbeth Salander, who helps him unravel the mystery. As the two uncover a sinister underworld of corruption and murder, they must use all their wits and courage to stay alive and find the truth.

From Rob Reiner, starring James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth, Frances Sternhagen
Rated R

Misery is a psychological thriller directed by Rob Reiner and based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. It follows the story of Paul Sheldon (James Caan), a successful author who is stranded in a blizzard after a car accident. He is rescued by fan Annie Wilkes (Kathy Bates), who takes him to her remote cabin and nurses him back to health. The story takes a dark turn when Annie reveals her psychotic tendencies, holding Paul captive and forcing him to write a novel that she wants. Paul must figure out a way to escape Annie’s clutches while trying to survive her violent mood swings and keep her from killing him. With a strong performance from Bates and a gripping script, the movie was highly acclaimed and has become a classic of the horror genre.

From Quentin Tarantino, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins
Rated R

The Hateful Eight is a 2015 American western thriller film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film follows a group of strangers who seek refuge from a blizzard in a stagecoach stopover some time after the Civil War. They soon discover that they may not all be who they seem and their secrets begin to unravel. The story revolves around eight strangers: bounty hunter John "The Hangman" Ruth, his fugitive prisoner Daisy Domergue, former Union soldier Major Marquis Warren, Chris Mannix, Joe Gage, Oswaldo Mobray, Bob the Mexican and Sanford Smithers. The eight take shelter at Minnie's Haberdashery, a stagecoach stopover in Wyoming, where they discover that they may not all be who they claim to be. As the storm worsens, the group is thrown into a deadly game of survival. As the tensions rise, secrets are revealed and alliances are broken as the group discovers that one of them may be responsible for a terrible act of betrayal.

From Taylor Sheridan, starring Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner, Graham Greene, Kelsey Asbille
Rated R

Wind River is a 2017 crime drama directed by Taylor Sheridan and starring Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen. Set in the icy Wyoming wilderness, the story follows U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent Cory Lambert (Renner) as he discovers the body of a young Native American woman. With the help of rookie FBI agent Jane Banner (Olsen), he sets out to uncover the mystery of her death, only to discover a much darker side of the reservation that he could have never expected. As the investigation unfolds, the tension escalates as Cory and Jane uncover a series of shocking revelations that reveal a much larger conspiracy. Along the way, they are aided by members of the local Native American community, who provide insight and assistance as they struggle to find justice.

From Sam Raimi, starring Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda, Brent Briscoe
Rated R

A Simple Plan is a 1998 American neo-noir thriller film directed by Sam Raimi and written by Scott Smith. The film follows two brothers, Hank and Jacob Mitchell, who discover a crashed plane in a desolate wooded area, containing $4.4 million in cash. Hank believes they should keep it and use it to better their lives, while Jacob believes they should turn it in. Conflict arises when they are joined by Hank's friend, Lou, and the situation spirals out of control. The brothers eventually come to realize that their plan was too simple and the consequences of their actions start to catch up with them.

From Frank Marshall, starring Paul Walker, Jason Biggs, Bruce Greenwood, Moon Bloodgood
Rated PG

From Sidney Lumet, starring Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery
Rated PG

From Christopher Nolan, starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Martin Donovan
Rated R

From Andrey Konchalovskiy, starring Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, Rebecca De Mornay, Kyle T. Heffner
Rated R

From Frank Marshall, starring Ethan Hawke, Vincent Spano, Josh Hamilton, Bruce Ramsay
Rated R

From Debra Granik, starring Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Garret Dillahunt, Isaiah Stone
Rated R

From Renny Harlin, starring Bruce Willis, William Atherton, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson
Rated R

From Bob Clark, starring Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, John Saxon
Rated R

From Matt Reeves, starring Kodi Smit-McPhee, Chloë Grace Moretz, Richard Jenkins, Cara Buono
Rated R

From Roman Polanski, starring Jack MacGowran, Roman Polanski, Alfie Bass, Jessie Robins
Rated Not Rated

From Courtney Hunt, starring Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, Charlie McDermott, Michael O'Keefe
Rated R

From Mathieu Kassovitz, starring Jean Reno, Vincent Cassel, Nadia Farès, Dominique Sanda
Rated R

From Andrew Adamson, starring Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley, Skandar Keynes
Rated PG

From Joe Carnahan, starring Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo, Dallas Roberts
Rated R

From Steven Soderbergh, starring Matt Damon, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow
Rated PG-13

From Brett Ratner, starring Nicolas Cage, Téa Leoni, Don Cheadle, Jeremy Piven
Rated PG-13