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A supernatural folk horror story about a witch who is helplessly in love with her roommate.
The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.
The Exorcist. The Omen. Halloween. Dawn of the Dead. Jaws. Carrie. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The Amityville Horror. Phantasm. Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Alien... The '70s were an absolute golden age for horror at the movies, a collective time of cinematic greatness reflected by so many iconic films defining how we look at the genre for decades to come.
After his father's arrest shatters his once-stable life, college student Shinji falls into deep despair. One day, he is approached by his classmate Yuki, who invites him to join a strange part-time job—working as a "Death Angel." The job involves resolving the lingering regrets of the departed who cannot move on, and guiding them peacefully into the afterlife. Although skeptical at first, Shinji gradually regains hope as he helps each of the departed fulfill their final wish and pass on. Just as their part-time work seems to be going well, a secret Yuki has kept hidden is revealed, bringing an unexpected turn to their lives.
Karlovy Vary is a beautiful city located in the western Czech Republic. Sung-Jae, the director of the film, completed the script with Karlovy Vary in mind, and his work received awards for various contests and even got investment for the film production! Sung-Jae accomplished everything he dreamed of at once. After finishing filming on the domestic set, now he only has to film in Karlovy Vary. However… all the invested production money is gone! In order not to cough up the money, Sung-Jae has to finish the movie no matter what! Will Sung-Jae and his friends be able to finish the movie without going to Karlovy Vary?
Norman has been living his life through labels. (literally). Julius is trying to help Norman navigate through his strange "illness."
Brand New Super Space Theatre Movie
The peaceful Toronto Islands offer comfort to two best friends after a distressing hookup, in this moving exploration of trans visibility, identity, and intimacy.
A teenager joins his grandmother at a mahjong game, where he encounters a mysterious woman threatening to unravel secrets from their family's past.
The lives of a mismatched group of guests and employees become entangled in a run-down hotel. Some have come in search of peace and a brief escape from their daily routine, while others long for change – or even love. A lonely clarinetist crosses paths with a young man looking for a romantic adventure, an unhappily married couple, an idiosyncratic hotel staff member, and also an alien sent from the planet Minerva 2 in order to report on the state of Earth. A mosaic of fourteen interwoven stories emerges through fleeting situations, awkward moments, interior monologues, and quiet observations. This experimental film by Miroslav Krobot and Lubomír Smékal is loosely based on the stage production of the same name by the S 23 Theatre Company, whose non-professional actors put together stage performances based on the dialogical acting method.
When an unseen animator begins rewriting his hand-drawn world, a lovable cartoon koala must outrun a reality that is literally changing around him in a frantic chase through the collision of art and algorithm.
Wara nimo Sugaru Kemono tachi (藁にもすがる獣たち / Beasts Clutching at Straws) is a 2026 Japanese neo-noir crime suspense thriller directed by Hideo Jojo and written by Yasuko Kobayashi. Based on Keisuke Sone's 2011 novel, the film is set for a nationwide theatrical release in Japan on September 25, 2026, distributed by Toei. The story centers on a lost gym bag containing 100 million yen in cash found at an internet café by a struggling YouTuber living with his ailing grandmother. The discovery triggers a chaotic and violent chain reaction, entwining a corrupt police officer indebted to the Yakuza, a scheming femme fatale, and ruthless criminals all fighting to claim the fortune. The ensemble cast stars Oji Suzuka, Hiroki Narimiya, Nana Mori, MEGUMI, and Jun Fubuki.
Five young Panamanian freestyle artists fight to turn their craft into a way of life, as rap becomes their only voice in a country that doesn’t always listen.
Journey alongside the people of Israel as they navigate their new-found freedom in an unforgiving wilderness. When Joshua is called to replace Moses as their faithful leader, tensions mount in the midst of dwindling supplies and approaching armies. With one last fortified city standing between the Israelites and the Promised Land, unexpected help emerges from behind enemy lines and Joshua's trust in God's plan is put to the ultimate test. Filmed in front of a live audience, this special event invites you to experience one of the most redemptive stories of the Bible come to life like never before!
After an explosive first encounter, two business owners become rivals. Their all-out war may cost them everything they've worked for.
In a world where shape-shifting Ichhadhaari naags have been living amongst humans, chaos ensues when a once carefree Ichhadhaari naag's Naagmani and his life are threatened by a wily, power- hungry villain.
As a member of the last Deinocheirus family on Gondwa, Duckling is tired of feeling like a complete outcast. Following a lead that could prove there are more out there, she sets out on a transoceanic adventure to prove she's not alone. At the same time, an old threat reemerges to take down the Guardians of Gondwa once and for all, and Duckling's discovery may be exactly what they need.
