Movies About Louisiana Voodoo

From Robert Mulligan, starring Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy
Rated Approved

To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic American drama directed by Robert Mulligan and based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Harper Lee. Set in the small town of Maycomb, Alabama in the 1930s, the film follows a young girl, Scout, and her brother, Jem, as they observe the events of their town and the trial of Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. Through the lens of Scout and Jem, the audience witnesses prejudice, inequality and racism, and how a father, Atticus Finch, courageously stands up for justice even in the face of overwhelming opposition. With its powerful message about courage, justice, and standing up for what is right, To Kill a Mockingbird is an enduring classic of American cinema.

From Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Sam Wood, starring Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O'Neil
Rated Passed

Gone with the Wind is a 1939 epic romantic drama set in the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction period. The film follows the fortunes of Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), the daughter of a Georgia plantation owner, as she navigates the challenges of life in the South while struggling to protect her way of life from the ravages of the war. Scarlett is determined to keep her beloved Tara plantation in her family and will do whatever it takes to achieve this goal, even if it means marrying for money instead of for love. Her journey is full of heartbreak, love, tragedy and triumph, as she comes to terms with the changes in her life and the world around her. The film was a commercial and critical success, and has since become a classic and iconic film of Hollywood's Golden Age.

From Tim Burton, starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange
Rated PG-13

Big Fish is a 2003 fantasy adventure film directed by Tim Burton and starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, and Marion Cotillard. The film tells the story of Edward Bloom, a former traveling salesman who regales his estranged son Will with exaggerated tall tales of his life. While Will remains skeptic of his father's stories, he eventually learns to understand and appreciate his father's larger-than-life tales. Along the way, Edward's journey takes him through fantastical adventures, where he meets a wide variety of characters, including a giant, a witch, a werewolf, and a circus master. Through his stories, Edward eventually reveals the secrets of his past and learns the importance of family and love.

From Elia Kazan, starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden
Rated PG

A Streetcar Named Desire is a 1951 drama film directed by Elia Kazan and based on the 1947 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name by Tennessee Williams. The film tells the story of a troubled former schoolteacher, Blanche DuBois, who, after losing her family estate in Mississippi, moves to New Orleans to live with her sister, Stella, and her husband, Stanley Kowalski, a Polish-American factory worker. Blanche soon finds herself in a power struggle with the brutish Stanley, which leads to tragic consequences. The film features a star-studded cast, including Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh, and Kim Hunter, and was critically acclaimed upon its release, earning 12 Academy Award nominations and winning four.

From Richard Brooks, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives, Jack Carson
Rated Not Rated

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a classic American drama film set in the Deep South, directed by Richard Brooks. It stars Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman and is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name by Tennessee Williams. It tells the story of the turbulent relationship between a wealthy, southern family and their patriarch, Big Daddy. Maggie (Taylor) and Brick (Newman) are the troubled daughter-in-law and son of Big Daddy, who is dying of cancer. Despite their love for each other, Maggie and Brick are unable to move past their issues and connect as a couple. As the story progresses, Maggie and Brick must confront the family's lies and secrets in order to achieve a meaningful relationship, and ultimately, to save Big Daddy's estate. The movie is an example of Southern Gothic genre, and is acclaimed for its exploration of themes such as money, sex, love, and death.

From Joseph L. Mankiewicz, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift, Albert Dekker
Rated Approved

"Suddenly, Last Summer" is a 1959 psychological drama directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift, Katharine Hepburn and Albert Dekker. The film follows Catherine Holly (Taylor), a young woman whose strange behavior has her family concerned. After her cousin Sebastian (Clift) goes missing in Spain, she claims to have witnessed his violent death. Despite skepticism from her family, Catherine insists on the truth and is determined to tell her story. When her aunt Violet (Hepburn) and her wealthy husband, Dr. Cukrowicz (Dekker), learn that Catherine's story could ruin the family's reputation, they decide to commit her to a mental institution. In an effort to silence her, the doctor offers Violet a deal - if she agrees to a lobotomy, he will pay for her stay. Faced with the prospect of losing her mind, Catherine must confront the truth of what happened in Spain and decide whether or not to accept the doctor's offer. As the story unfolds, the audience is taken on a journey of discovery, exploring the dark secrets of the past and the consequences of truth.

From Neil Jordan, starring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Kirsten Dunst
Rated R

"Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles" is a 1994 horror-drama film directed by Neil Jordan and based on Anne Rice's 1976 novel of the same name. The film follows the story of Louis de Pointe du Lac, a vampire living in present day San Francisco, as he recounts his life story to a reporter. The story begins in 1791, when Louis is turned into a vampire by the mysterious and powerful vampire Lestat. After his transformation, Louis struggles with his newfound identity, and his attempts to find others like him. Meanwhile, Lestat is unable to control his own thirst for blood, and this leads to a rift between the two. The two vampires eventually come across a young girl, Claudia, who Lestat turns into a vampire as well. With Claudia serving as a bridge between the two, the trio form a unique family, but Louis and Claudia continue to struggle with the difficulties of being a vampire. Eventually, the trio are forced to flee when their existence is discovered by the public. The story culminates in a confrontation between Louis and Lestat, in which Louis finally gains control over himself and his identity. In the end, Louis and Claudia part ways, leaving Lestat

From Herbert Ross, starring Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, Julia Roberts
Rated PG

From Elia Kazan, starring Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Mildred Dunnock
Rated Approved

From Alan Parker, starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling
Rated X

From Kasi Lemmons, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Lynn Whitfield
Rated R

From Richard Brooks, starring Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight, Ed Begley
Rated Approved

From Don Siegel, starring Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Page, Elizabeth Hartman, Jo Ann Harris
Rated R

From Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker, starring Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, Oprah Winfrey, Bruno Campos
Rated G

From Directors: Harve Foster, Wilfred Jackson, starring Ruth Warrick, Bobby Driscoll, James Baskett, Luana Patten
Rated G

From Directors: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens, starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page, Joe Flynn
Rated G

From Sam Raimi, starring Cate Blanchett, Katie Holmes, Keanu Reeves, Giovanni Ribisi
Rated R

From John Huston, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Brian Keith, Julie Harris
Rated Not Rated

From Clint Eastwood, starring John Cusack, Kevin Spacey, Jack Thompson, Irma P. Hall
Rated R

From Louis Malle, starring Brooke Shields, Keith Carradine, Susan Sarandon, Frances Faye
Rated R

From Iain Softley, starring Kate Hudson, Peter Sarsgaard, Joy Bryant, Gena Rowlands
Rated PG-13

From Wes Craven, starring Bill Pullman, Cathy Tyson, Zakes Mokae, Paul Winfield
Rated R

From Richard LaGravenese, starring Alice Englert, Viola Davis, Emma Thompson, Alden Ehrenreich
Rated PG-13

From Lee Daniels, starring Matthew McConaughey, Nicole Kidman, John Cusack, Zac Efron
Rated R