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From Hayao Miyazaki, starring Daveigh Chase, Suzanne Pleshette, Miyu Irino, Rumi Hiiragi
Rated PG

Spirited Away, directed by Hayao Miyazaki in 2001, is a Japanese animated film about a 10-year-old girl named Chihiro who, while moving to a new town, gets lost in an abandoned amusement park. After her parents are transformed into pigs, Chihiro must work in a bathhouse filled with strange and supernatural creatures to save them and herself. With the help of a mysterious boy named Haku, Chihiro embarks on a journey of self-discovery and courage as she meets strange and mythical gods, navigates the bathhouse’s complex rules, and learns that true courage comes from within. Along the way, Chihiro discovers the importance of friendship, loyalty, and the power of her own spirit.

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 and based on the novel of the same name by Stephen King. It stars Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance, Shelley Duvall as his wife Wendy, and Danny Lloyd as their son Danny. The story follows the Torrance family as they move into the isolated Overlook Hotel for the winter, where Jack has accepted a caretaker job. As the family settles in, Jack's psychological state deteriorates, leading him to become increasingly violent and unstable. Meanwhile, Danny is visited by supernatural entities, including the ghost of the previous caretaker, and begins to display powerful psychic abilities known as "the shining." As Jack's sanity continues to unravel, Wendy and Danny must fight to survive Jack's deadly rampage.

From John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Masur
Rated R

The Thing is a 1982 science fiction horror film directed by John Carpenter and based on the novella “Who Goes There?” by John W. Campbell Jr. The story follows a group of Antarctic researchers who are confronted by a shape-shifting alien creature that assimilates other organisms and then imitates them. The creature threatens their isolated outpost, pitting the researchers against one another in a desperate fight for survival. The film stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T. K. Carter, and Keith David, and features some of the most iconic practical special effects in horror film history. It has since become a cult classic and is widely regarded as one of Carpenter's best films.

From Mike Nichols, starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross, William Daniels
Rated PG

The Graduate is a classic American comedy film released in 1967 and directed by Mike Nichols. It stars Dustin Hoffman as Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate who is unsure of his future. He returns to his wealthy parents' home in California and begins an affair with his father's business partner's wife, Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft). Benjamin is later attracted to the couple's daughter Elaine (Katharine Ross), and despite Mrs. Robinson's attempts to keep them apart, he pursues her. In the end, Benjamin stands up to his parents and marries Elaine, showing that he is strong enough to make his own decisions and live his own life.

From Edgar Wright, starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis
Rated R

Shaun of the Dead is a horror-comedy directed by Edgar Wright and stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. The film follows Shaun and his group of friends as they attempt to survive the zombie apocalypse while dealing with Shaun's faltering relationship with his girlfriend. The film is full of humour and gore and is one of the most popular zombie films of all time. Shaun and his group of friends must battle their way through hordes of zombies to find safety, while also trying to save their loved ones. Along the way, they must also face difficult moral choices and difficult decisions. By the end of the film, Shaun and his friends have managed to overcome the odds and save the day.

From Terry Gilliam, starring Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond
Rated R

Brazil is a futuristic dark comedy by director Terry Gilliam in which a bureaucrat named Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) lives in a world that is filled with bureaucratic absurdity and oppression. Sam receives an unexplained order to investigate the case of a suspected terrorist, which leads him on a surreal odyssey of self-discovery. Along the way, he meets a variety of bizarre characters, including a woman named Jill (Kim Greist), who he falls in love with and a sinister government figure known only as the "Tuttle" (Robert De Niro). He gradually comes to realize that the world he lives in is a distorted version of reality, and that the government is using its power to keep the population complacent and helpless. He ultimately decides to take a stand against the system and does everything in his power to resist it and bring about a better future for himself and those he loves.

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox
Rated R

In RoboCop, director Paul Verhoeven tells the story of Alex Murphy, a good cop on the streets of Detroit. Murphy is brutally murdered by criminals, only to be resurrected as the cyborg law enforcement that is RoboCop. As RoboCop, Murphy is able to take on the criminals he once stood against, and is able to bring justice to the city of Detroit. With the help of his partner, Lewis, RoboCop is able to put an end to the reign of crime and corruption in the city. The film also explores themes of identity, morality, and corporate greed. RoboCop ultimately becomes a hero in the city, and a symbol of justice for the people of Detroit.

From Peter Jackson, starring Timothy Balme, Diana Peñalver, Elizabeth Moody, Ian Watkin
Rated R

Dead Alive (also known as Braindead) is a 1992 horror-comedy film directed by Peter Jackson. It follows the story of Lionel, a young man living with his domineering mother Vera in a small New Zealand town. When his mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey, she turns into a zombie and begins to infect the other townspeople. Lionel must fight to save himself and his loved ones from the zombie horde, while also dealing with a lovesick zombie-hunter and an overbearing priest. As Lionel struggles to keep the zombie outbreak a secret, the townspeople become increasingly suspicious, forcing him to resort to increasingly desperate measures. In the end, Lionel overcomes the zombie menace and finds love and acceptance in the process.

From Directors: Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam, starring John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones
Rated R

The Meaning of Life is a 1983 British musical comedy film written and performed by the Monty Python comedy troupe, directed by Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam, and starring John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Terry Gilliam. The film is divided into seven distinct chapters, each centering on a different stage in life, from birth to death. It follows the adventures of a diverse cast of characters, including a couple living in a small English village, a military drill sergeant, a television host, a Catholic priest, and a school headmaster. Through a series of sketches and musical numbers, the film humorously examines the absurdity of life, and explores the various stages of life, asking the ultimate question: What is the meaning of life?

From Guy Ritchie, starring Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Jared Harris, Rachel McAdams
Rated PG-13

From Kevin Smith, starring Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino, Bud Cort
Rated R

From Larry Charles, starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, Luenell, Chester
Rated R

From Vincenzo Natali, starring Nicole de Boer, Maurice Dean Wint, David Hewlett, Andrew Miller
Rated R

From Alexander Payne, starring Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates
Rated R

From Stephen Norrington, starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright
Rated R

From George A. Romero, starring Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato, Jarlath Conroy
Rated Not Rated

From Jeff Tremaine, starring Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, Ryan Dunn
Rated R

From Matt Reeves, starring Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan, T.J. Miller
Rated PG-13

From Peter Segal, starring Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Rob Schneider, Sean Astin
Rated PG-13

From Ridley Scott, starring Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman, Ray Liotta
Rated R

From Paul W.S. Anderson, starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson
Rated R

From Chuck Russell, starring Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Craig Wasson, Patricia Arquette
Rated R

From Peter Jackson, starring Terry Potter, Pete O'Herne, Craig Smith, Mike Minett
Rated Not Rated

From Kevin Smith, starring Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Craig Robinson, Gerry Bednob
Rated R

From Tony Randel, starring Doug Bradley, Ashley Laurence, Clare Higgins, Kenneth Cranham
Rated R