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Gideon (1998)

Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches them that each day is a precious gift. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Claudia Hoover
CAST:  Christophe Lambert  •  Charlton Heston  •  Carroll O'Connor  •  Crystal Bernard

Gideon Dobbs is young, simple-minded man who has never stopped dreaming. He checks into a retirement home where he finds the residents have lost their lust for life. Through his innocence he changes their lives and teaches them that each day is a precious gift. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Claudia Hoover
CAST:  Christophe Lambert  •  Charlton Heston  •  Carroll O'Connor  •  Crystal Bernard

Demon Under Glass (2002)

The city of Los Angeles is being terrorized by a serial killer who preys on youthful females and bleeds them dry after abusing them. With no calling card, no tangible forensic evidence and a growing list of victims, a specialty force made up of highly skilled ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jon Cunningham
CAST:  Jason Carter  •  Garett Maggart  •  Jack Donner  •  Denise Alessandria Hurd

The city of Los Angeles is being terrorized by a serial killer who preys on youthful females and bleeds them dry after abusing them. With no calling card, no tangible forensic evidence and a growing list of victims, a specialty force made up of highly skilled ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jon Cunningham
CAST:  Jason Carter  •  Garett Maggart  •  Jack Donner  •  Denise Alessandria Hurd

Hand of Death (1962)

A scientist spills a new serum in his lab, accidentally inhales its fumes, and turns into a murderous monster who kills anyone he touches.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gene Nelson
CAST:  John Agar  •  Paula Raymond  •  Stephen Dunne  •  Roy Gordon

A scientist spills a new serum in his lab, accidentally inhales its fumes, and turns into a murderous monster who kills anyone he touches.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gene Nelson
CAST:  John Agar  •  Paula Raymond  •  Stephen Dunne  •  Roy Gordon

J. Edgar (2011)

As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career, and his life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clint Eastwood
CAST:  Leonardo DiCaprio  •  Geoff Pierson  •  Naomi Watts  •  Josh Hamilton

As the face of law enforcement in the United States for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that would have destroyed his image, his career, and his life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Clint Eastwood
CAST:  Leonardo DiCaprio  •  Geoff Pierson  •  Naomi Watts  •  Josh Hamilton

Anatomy of Deception (2014)

A district attorney who, tapped to replace the outgoing mayor, is stalked by a man who engineers her fall from grace, leading her to push back and beat him at his own game.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Brian Skiba
CAST:  Natasha Henstridge  •  Lochlyn Munro  •  Susie Abromeit  •  Miranda Frigon

A district attorney who, tapped to replace the outgoing mayor, is stalked by a man who engineers her fall from grace, leading her to push back and beat him at his own game.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Brian Skiba
CAST:  Natasha Henstridge  •  Lochlyn Munro  •  Susie Abromeit  •  Miranda Frigon

A New York Heartbeat (2013)

Spider, a young gang leader, gets in over his head when he robs a notorious gangster. On the run, he's taken in by a sheltered young woman and her reclusive uncle, a legendary mobster gunned down by the same gangster now pursuing Spider.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tjardus Greidanus
CAST:  Escher Holloway  •  Rachel Brosnahan  •  Eric Roberts  •  Jack Donner

Spider, a young gang leader, gets in over his head when he robs a notorious gangster. On the run, he's taken in by a sheltered young woman and her reclusive uncle, a legendary mobster gunned down by the same gangster now pursuing Spider.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tjardus Greidanus
CAST:  Escher Holloway  •  Rachel Brosnahan  •  Eric Roberts  •  Jack Donner

2 Bedroom 1 Bath (2014)

A young couple moves into what appears to be the perfect home, but when they discover that they will soon become parents, things begin to fall apart. Rachel, the expectant mother, is haunted by a ghost in a red dress, while Kevin, the soon to be father, has ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stanley Yung
CAST:  Michele Hicks  •  Andrew W. Walker  •  Eric Roberts  •  Dee Wallace

A young couple moves into what appears to be the perfect home, but when they discover that they will soon become parents, things begin to fall apart. Rachel, the expectant mother, is haunted by a ghost in a red dress, while Kevin, the soon to be father, has ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Stanley Yung
CAST:  Michele Hicks  •  Andrew W. Walker  •  Eric Roberts  •  Dee Wallace

Family Tree (1999)

A lonely young boy, overshadowed by his older brother, picked on by other boys at school and ignored by his businessman father, finds strength and companionship from a stately old oak tree. When his father, a real-estate developer, plans to demolish the old tree in ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Duane Clark
CAST:  Robert Forster  •  Naomi Judd  •  Andrew Lawrence  •  Matthew Lawrence

A lonely young boy, overshadowed by his older brother, picked on by other boys at school and ignored by his businessman father, finds strength and companionship from a stately old oak tree. When his father, a real-estate developer, plans to demolish the old tree in ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Duane Clark
CAST:  Robert Forster  •  Naomi Judd  •  Andrew Lawrence  •  Matthew Lawrence

Night of the Templar (2012)

The stage is set for retribution as an eclectic group is lured to a secluded European Castle under the guise of a promised "fantasy weekend." And as they read from an obscure storybook, a nefarious tale of avarice is reenacted for their entertainment. However, they ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Sampson
CAST:  David Carradine  •  Udo Kier  •  Paul Sampson  •  Norman Reedus

The stage is set for retribution as an eclectic group is lured to a secluded European Castle under the guise of a promised "fantasy weekend." And as they read from an obscure storybook, a nefarious tale of avarice is reenacted for their entertainment. However, they ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Sampson
CAST:  David Carradine  •  Udo Kier  •  Paul Sampson  •  Norman Reedus

All About Evil (2010)

A mousy librarian inherits her father's beloved but failing old movie house. In order to save the family business, she discovers her inner serial killer — and a legion of rabid gore fans — when she starts turning out a series of grisly shorts. What her fans don't ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joshua Grannell
CAST:  Natasha Lyonne  •  Thomas Dekker  •  Cassandra Peterson  •  Mink Stole

A mousy librarian inherits her father's beloved but failing old movie house. In order to save the family business, she discovers her inner serial killer — and a legion of rabid gore fans — when she starts turning out a series of grisly shorts. What her fans don't ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joshua Grannell
CAST:  Natasha Lyonne  •  Thomas Dekker  •  Cassandra Peterson  •  Mink Stole

Safe Harbour (2007)

Melissa Gilbert stars in this film adaptation of Danielle Steel's bestselling novel, in which a young girl named Pip and her mother meet an artist on the beach in Safe Harbour, where they have retreated in order to recover from the devastating loss of Pip's father ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bill Corcoran
CAST:  Melissa Gilbert  •  Brad Johnson  •  Liana Liberato  •  Rebecca Staab

Melissa Gilbert stars in this film adaptation of Danielle Steel's bestselling novel, in which a young girl named Pip and her mother meet an artist on the beach in Safe Harbour, where they have retreated in order to recover from the devastating loss of Pip's father ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bill Corcoran
CAST:  Melissa Gilbert  •  Brad Johnson  •  Liana Liberato  •  Rebecca Staab

Exorcism (2003)

In the city of angels - Los Angeles - no one is immune from the lurking spirits, neither good nor evil. As the end of time rapidly approaches, both forces have much work to do. Both sides contend for the same souls, but which force will prevail?  (more)

DIRECTION:  William A. Baker
CAST:  Brian Patrick Clarke  •  Jack Donner  •  Tony Burton  •  Eddie Applegate

In the city of angels - Los Angeles - no one is immune from the lurking spirits, neither good nor evil. As the end of time rapidly approaches, both forces have much work to do. Both sides contend for the same souls, but which force will prevail?  (more)

DIRECTION:  William A. Baker
CAST:  Brian Patrick Clarke  •  Jack Donner  •  Tony Burton  •  Eddie Applegate

The Invisible Avenger (1958)

Lamont Cranston, aka The Shadow, investigates the murder of a New Orleans bandleader.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Wong Howe  •  Ben Parker  •  John Sledge
CAST:  Richard Derr  •  Mark Daniels  •  Helen Westcott  •  Jack Donner

Lamont Cranston, aka The Shadow, investigates the murder of a New Orleans bandleader.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Wong Howe  •  Ben Parker  •  John Sledge
CAST:  Richard Derr  •  Mark Daniels  •  Helen Westcott  •  Jack Donner

Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard (1997)

In this light-hearted fantasy, a talented young magician stumbles across an unusual ring and ends up in Camelot before King Arthur. It turns out the ring belongs to none other than Merlin.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jeff Burr
CAST:  Lane Toran  •  Russ Tamblyn  •  Michael Ansara  •  Amber Tamblyn

In this light-hearted fantasy, a talented young magician stumbles across an unusual ring and ends up in Camelot before King Arthur. It turns out the ring belongs to none other than Merlin.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jeff Burr
CAST:  Lane Toran  •  Russ Tamblyn  •  Michael Ansara  •  Amber Tamblyn

How to Be a Serial Killer (2009)

HOW TO BE A SERIAL KILLER is the story of Mike Wilson, a charismatic, educated, and articulate young man who has found his life's purpose in exterminating people. Mike is determined to spread his message about the joy of serial killing and recruits a lost soul ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luke Ricci
CAST:  Dameon Clarke  •  Laura Regan  •  George Wyner  •  Ryan Smith

HOW TO BE A SERIAL KILLER is the story of Mike Wilson, a charismatic, educated, and articulate young man who has found his life's purpose in exterminating people. Mike is determined to spread his message about the joy of serial killing and recruits a lost soul ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luke Ricci
CAST:  Dameon Clarke  •  Laura Regan  •  George Wyner  •  Ryan Smith

Farm House (2008)

Stranded in the remote countryside after wrecking their car, a couple seeking to start over discovers that there's no escape from the sins of their past.  (more)

DIRECTION:  George Bessudo
CAST:  Jamie Anne Allman  •  Flynn Beck  •  Ryan Coughlin  •  Jack Donner

Stranded in the remote countryside after wrecking their car, a couple seeking to start over discovers that there's no escape from the sins of their past.  (more)

DIRECTION:  George Bessudo
CAST:  Jamie Anne Allman  •  Flynn Beck  •  Ryan Coughlin  •  Jack Donner

Four Christmases (2008)

Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Seth Gordon
CAST:  Reese Witherspoon  •  Vince Vaughn  •  Robert Duvall  •  Mary Steenburgen

Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Seth Gordon
CAST:  Reese Witherspoon  •  Vince Vaughn  •  Robert Duvall  •  Mary Steenburgen

Cool Air (1999)

Randolph Carter moves into a squalid boarding house in the summer of 1925 where he becomes friends with a mysterious doctor who revives him after a near-fatal heart attack. Soon after Carter discovers the awful truth about the doctor, and the fragile line that ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bryan Moore
CAST:  Jack Donner  •  Ron Ford  •  Vera Lockwood  •  Bryan Moore

Randolph Carter moves into a squalid boarding house in the summer of 1925 where he becomes friends with a mysterious doctor who revives him after a near-fatal heart attack. Soon after Carter discovers the awful truth about the doctor, and the fragile line that ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bryan Moore
CAST:  Jack Donner  •  Ron Ford  •  Vera Lockwood  •  Bryan Moore

Retro Puppet Master (1999)

A direct-to-video prequel in which, Toulon runs a puppet theatre in the heart of Paris and meets the sorcerer (the mysterious Afzel). When his life is saved by the lovely Swiss Ambassador's daughter Ilsa, we bear witness to the origin of the Puppet Master.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David DeCoteau
CAST:  Greg Sestero  •  Brigitta Dau  •  Stephen Blackehart  •  Jack Donner

A direct-to-video prequel in which, Toulon runs a puppet theatre in the heart of Paris and meets the sorcerer (the mysterious Afzel). When his life is saved by the lovely Swiss Ambassador's daughter Ilsa, we bear witness to the origin of the Puppet Master.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David DeCoteau
CAST:  Greg Sestero  •  Brigitta Dau  •  Stephen Blackehart  •  Jack Donner

Soulkeeper (2001)

Two thieves (Rodney Rowland, Kevin Patrick Walls) compete with a madman in their search for an ancient relic which can create an army of evil souls.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Darin Ferriola
CAST:  Rodney Rowland  •  Kevin Patrick Walls  •  Karen Black  •  Ali Landry Monteverde

Two thieves (Rodney Rowland, Kevin Patrick Walls) compete with a madman in their search for an ancient relic which can create an army of evil souls.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Darin Ferriola
CAST:  Rodney Rowland  •  Kevin Patrick Walls  •  Karen Black  •  Ali Landry Monteverde
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