Crime & Passion[2002]

A Secret(fr)

In 1953, a sensitive French boy finds out from a neighbor that his family's Jewish. François Grimbert becomes a physician, and gradually peels the layers of his buried family history which resulted in his difficult upbringing, raised as Catholic by his "Aryan" appearing parents. His athletic father labored to stamp out stereotypical Jewish characteristics he perceived in his son, to keep the family's many secrets, as most relatives fought in World War II, and later were hauled off to labor and death camps by the Gestapo.

A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding(en)

A year after Amber helped Richard secure the crown. The two are set to tie the knot in a royal Christmas wedding — but their plans are jeopardized when Amber finds herself second-guessing whether or not she's cut out to be queen, and Richard is faced with a political crisis that threatens to tarnish not only the holiday season but the future of the kingdom.

Twitches Too(en)

Reunited witch twins Camryn and Alex adjust to their new life as supernatural beings while at the same time trying to maintain a normal existence in this sequel to the magical Disney Channel original movie Twitches. But they soon find themselves going head to head with the forces of darkness that threaten to destroy their world. Luckily, their birth mother, the powerful Miranda, is on hand to help out.

The Bookshop(en)

Set in a small English town in 1959, a woman decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield.

Fear Street: 1666(en)

In 1666, a colonial town is gripped by a hysterical witch-hunt that has deadly consequences for centuries to come, and it's up to teenagers in 1994 to finally put an end to their town's curse, before it's too late.

Escaping the Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story(en)

An investigative reporter Nellie Bly, who’s on a mission to expose the deplorable conditions and mistreatment of patients at the notorious Women’s Lunatic Asylum, and feigns mental illness in order to be institutionalized to report from the inside. The movie is an account of actual events surrounding Nellie’s stay beginning after she has undergone treatment, leaving her with no recollection of how she came to the asylum or her real identity.

Secret Magic Control Agency(ru)

The Secret Magic Control Agency sends its two best agents, Hansel and Gretel, to fight against the witch of the Gingerbread House.

A Dog's Way Home(en)

The adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.

How to Talk to Girls at Parties(en)

In 1970s London, a teenage outsider named Enn falls in love with a rebellious alien girl named Zan, who has come to Earth for a party. Together, they navigate the complexities of intergalactic culture and the trials of first love.

American Beauty(en)

Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.

Two Evil Eyes(en)

A duo of Edgar Allan Poe adaptations about a greedy wife's attempt to embezzle her dying husband's fortune, and a sleazy reporter's adoption of a strange black cat.

Joker(en)

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.

Back to Hannibal: The Return of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn(en)

This is yet another telling of the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn as the two try to clear their friend Jim of murder charges.

Dolemite Is My Name(en)

The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

Street Fighter Alpha: Generations(en)

When Ryu returns to pay homage to his deceased mentor, Gouken, he is tormented by disturbing memories of his master's killer (Gouki). In a quest to become a true martial arts master, he sets out to hone his street fighting skills and deliver himself from the haunting legacy of the dark hadou.

The Seed of the Sacred Fig(fr)

Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.

Angel Face(fr)

8-year-old Elli and her mother, Marlène, live in a small town by the French Riviera where they act out to relieve boredom and hide from social services. When Marlène caves in to yet another night of excess, she chooses to leave Elli behind for a man she just met. The young child must confront her mother's demons in order to get her back.

Annihilation(en)

A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.

Made in Britain(en)

After being sent to a detention centre, a teenage skinhead clashes with the social workers who want to conform him to the status quo.

Poetry(ko)

A South Korean woman in her sixties enrolls in a poetry class as she grapples with her faltering memory and her grandson's appalling wrongdoing.

Nox Aeternus - Die Nacht der Hexen(de)

A lost extreme splatter film from Liechtenstein about a group of teenagers in the forest who stumble upon a party of witches, who sacrifice children, skins traitors alive and eat their innards. The teens try to escape from the witches, and most end up getting killed in the most indiscriminate manner. The police even get involved but are of no use as they are tortured by the witches. The only surviving teen must take matters into his own hands to stop the evil witches. Having gone insane, he later steals his father's gun, goes on a killing spree and then ends his own life.

Something in the Basement(en)

A youth waits for his brother to return home from a bloody war. He encounters something very nasty and evil in the basement of his house, claiming his older brother has in fact died.

Kansas City Blender Massacre(en)

Lost Todd Sheets short about a killer using a blender.

Back to the Farm: The Making of 'Splatter Farm'(en)

Look back on the making of the shot-on-video cult classic 'Splatter Farm'

Justice Ninja Style(en)

Brad Tolan is a martial arts instructor who moves to De Soto to open a karate school. he is framed by chief deputy George and his partner officer Grady for a murder he did not commit and is thrown in jail, uncertain if he will ever see a trial. with the help of a mysterious ninja, Brad escapes from jail and must evade capture while he tries to clear his name. when George forms a posse of angry townsfolk to take out the fugitive, it is up to brad and the ninja topple George and expose corruption on the force.

Zap(en)

After losing one of their members to graduation, a sorority of altruistic witches must choose a new student for their coven. When Alexis is spurned for the spot, she immediately exacts revenge on the sorority by killing them one by one.

Short Shits(en)

Over the past fourteen years, Jon of the Sick on Cinema podcast has been making short films and now they finally have seen the light of day. Short Shits is a compilation of all of his shorts with introductions by the man himself. Go on this cinematic journey into DIY chaos with Jon as he explains each film's backstory.

Kino Kopf(en)

Born from steel and glass Kino Kopf is created by two inventors. They are assembled by their mother, a nurturing artist, and their Father a greedy entrepreneur. Kino Kopf is the first of its kind a sentient humanoid VHS camera. They are given a life by their mother but presented to the world by their father. Kino Kopf is the next big sensation and spurs a technological revolution. They are soon forgotten and alone as new models surpass them. Kino Kopf is left alone to contemplate if they ever had a soul, as visions of an electric cowboy dance through their dreams.

Reap of Evil(en)

A priest senses a change in the Earth. The gates are opening and Hell is being unleashed. Meanwhile, a couple friends are having gruesome dreams of demonic mayhem and wonder if these are merely nightmares or a premonition.

Photo Murders 2(en)

Young women looking to make it in show business or take sexy boudoir photos for their boyfriend fall prey to a murderous photographer who kills them and uses the footage in international snuff videos. The twin sister of one of the victims and a female detective look into matters.

Burrp!(es)

Slaughtered Secretaries(en)

In the 1950's, three secretaries fall victim to deranged janitor Artie, who attacks them, kidnaps them, forces them to play strip poker and Russian Roulette and then murders them. Will anyone survive?

Damsel in Distress 2(en)

Two stories and some filler make up this shot-on-video tape. In "Cannibal Barbecue," a young girl ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time when she finds herself the main course for two hillbilly cannibals. In "Girl For Sale," a girl is kidnapped but her parents won't pay the ransom.

Desperate Situation(en)

Recent widow Mandy is kidnapped and held for ransom. Her rich father-in-law is contacted for the money. Dressed only in a sheer nightgown, and bound and gagged, Mandy is forced to walk barefoot in the woods at night, is placed in the trunk of a car and is left in the shower to be drenched. And then, while waiting for the payment, the kidnapper begins to fall in love with the frightened girl. But that’s not all! He’s got a foot fetish that the girl tries to use to her advantage in an attempt to escape. And then his accomplice (Deana Enoches) comes between them. And the result is a deadly confrontation ending in murder!

Witchfinder(en)

A modern day witch hunter condemns beautiful female satanists to death by hanging, burning, drowning, electrocution and decapitation! There is no escape! This was one of WAVE's earliest movies (produced in 1988).

Melody(en)

Although Gainsbourg and Birkin had appeared in a string of films since their magnetic collision in Pierre Grimblat’s Slogan, Melody was a bit of diversion from their collaborations since it’s a series of interwoven videos inspired by the Gainsbourgalbum. For '71 it’s a novel concept to bring visual life to an LP, but even more surprising are the short film’s amazing visuals that director Averty crafted using a wealth of video filters, overlays, camera movements and chroma key effects. Averty applies these in tandem with the increasing tone of Gainsbourg’s songs, which more or less chronicle an older man's affair with a young girl. Each song is comprised of steady, sometimes brooding poetic delivery, with refrains timed to the phrase repeats of each song, while Alan Parker’s buzzing guitar accompanies and wiggles around Gainsbourg’s resonant voice. The bass is fat and groovy, the drums easy but steady, and the periodic use of strings or rich vibrato makes this short a sultry little gem.

The Screaming Skull(en)

Constantly demeaned by his wife, Helen, after the death of their son, Dr. Luke Pratt devises a scheme to do away with her, too. But if he thinks that will silence her, he has another think coming. Now taunted by her grimacing skull, he goes slowly mad and must find a way to get rid of her... again.

Moonchild(en)

A government agent cursed by lycanthropy goes on a dystopian fueled adventure to find his son, who has parted ways with his father.

Psychopath(tr)

The mustachioed misogynistic maniac leaves half-eaten pears behind at the scene of his crimes, potentially leading to his downfall.

Severed(en)

A ritualistic serial killer is beheading victims all over a city, and those surrounding the case are pulled into his world as they try and stop him.