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

The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick. It is based on the 1977 novel of the same name by Stephen King. The film follows the Torrance family— Jack (Jack Nicholson), Wendy (Shelley Duvall), and Danny (Danny Lloyd)— who move into the isolated Overlook Hotel, which is managed by Jack. Danny has telepathic powers, referred to as "the shining", which allow him to see horrific visions of the hotel's past. Jack slowly begins to lose his sanity as he becomes increasingly possessive of his family and is haunted by a spirit that resides in the hotel. As his mental state deteriorates, Danny is forced to use his "the shining" powers to protect himself and his family from his father's increasingly violent behavior. The film is a masterful blend of psychological horror and suspense, ultimately exploring the power of the supernatural and the consequences of unchecked ambition.

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

Fargo is a 1996 black comedy-crime film written, produced, and directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. The film stars Frances McDormand as Marge Gunderson, a pregnant police chief investigating rural car dealership owner, Jerry Lundegaard's (William H. Macy) double-crossing scheme. The film also stars Steve Buscemi and Peter Stormare as two criminals hired by Lundegaard to kidnap his wife, Jean (Kristin Rudrüd). The story follows Marge as she investigates the kidnapping, which leads to the discovery of a string of homicides related to the scheme. Along the way, she encounters a variety of eccentric characters, including a car salesman, a suspiciously unhelpful police officer, and a domineering and foul-mouthed criminal. As her investigation progresses, Marge begins to unravel the complex web of lies and deception that Lundegaard has woven. Fargo received seven Academy Award nominations, winning Best Original Screenplay and Best Actress for McDormand. It is also considered one of the Coen brothers' greatest films, and has been listed as one of the greatest films of all time.

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 film directed by David Lean. Based on the 1957 novel of the same name by Boris Pasternak, the film stars Omar Sharif and Julie Christie in the leading roles as Doctor Yury Zhivago and Lara Antipova. Set in Russia during the tumultuous period of the early 20th century, the film tells the story of a Russian medical doctor, poet, and revolutionary whose life is thrown into chaos by the sweeping social changes brought about by the Russian Revolution of 1917. As the political climate shifts from the Tsarist autocracy to the brutal rule of the Bolsheviks, Yury is forced to choose between his love for the beautiful Lara and his sense of duty to his wife, Tonya. Meanwhile, his life is further complicated by his involvement with a group of revolutionaries, his newfound fame as a poet, and his involvement with the affairs of a mysterious woman named Komarovsky. Ultimately, Yury is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to survive.

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

Let the Right One In is a 2008 Swedish horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson. The film follows the story of Oskar, a 12-year-old boy living in a suburb of Stockholm, and Eli, a mysterious young girl who moves in next door. As the two become close friends, Oskar discovers that Eli is a vampire, and their relationship is further complicated when it is revealed that she is being pursued by a group of menacing figures. As Eli struggles to survive and protect Oskar from harm, the two form an unlikely bond that helps Oskar come to terms with his own troubled past. Ultimately, the two must rely on each other to survive the horrors that await them.

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

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is an intense psychological thriller based on the bestselling novel by Stieg Larsson. Directed by David Fincher, the film follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) as he is hired to investigate the cold case of a missing girl, Harriet Vanger. With the help of the mysterious and troubled computer hacker Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), the two uncover a dark conspiracy of murder and betrayal within the Vanger family. As the story unfolds, both Mikael and Lisbeth are put in physical and psychological danger as they uncover a history of abuse and corruption. In the end, justice is served, but not without a price.

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

Misery is a psychological horror film, directed by Rob Reiner, based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. The film follows the story of famous author, Paul Sheldon, who is rescued by his number one fan, Annie Wilkes, after a car accident. Annie takes Paul back to her house and nurses him back to health. However, as his recovery progresses, Paul realizes his captor is unhinged and increasingly unstable. Annie demands that Paul write a novel of her own choosing, manipulating and tormenting him in order to force him to comply. Eventually, Paul must escape Annie's clutches, or risk further danger and potential death. The film features a stellar performance from Kathy Bates, who won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Annie. The film was a critical and commercial success, and remains one of the most successful Stephen King adaptations to date.

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

The Hateful Eight is a 2015 western mystery thriller film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film follows a group of strangers who take refuge from a blizzard in a stagecoach stopover some time after the American Civil War. The group is made up of bounty hunter John Ruth (Kurt Russell), his fugitive Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh), five other strangers, and the stagecoach driver (Demian Bichir). Ruth is determined to bring Daisy to justice, but tensions rise as secrets about each of the group's pasts come to light. As the storm outside intensifies, the group is forced to confront their own prejudices and suspicions in order to survive.

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. The film follows FBI agent Jane Banner, as she is sent to a remote Wyoming Indian Reservation to investigate the death of a teenage girl. With the help of local game tracker, Cory Lambert, the two uncover a dark and sinister crime that has been hidden in the snow-covered landscape. Together they must face the harsh realities of the reservation and battle against a killer who is still on the loose. With gripping suspense and strong performances, Wind River is an emotionally charged and powerful exploration of life on the reservation.

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

A Simple Plan is a 1998 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton, Bridget Fonda and Brent Briscoe. It is based on the 1993 novel of the same name by Scott B. Smith. The film follows two brothers (Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton) who discover a crashed plane containing a dead pilot and a bag filled with $4.4 million in cash. The brothers consider keeping the money but realize that doing so could potentially cause them more harm than good. The film follows their attempts to keep the money and stay out of trouble, as well as the consequences of their decision. The film is a psychological thriller and explores themes of greed, morality, and brotherhood.

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