Monty Python delivers a scathing, anarchic satire of both religion and Hollywood’s depiction of all things biblical with their second film. Read More »
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Final Appointment (1954) Terence Fisher, John Bentley, Eleanor Summerfield, Hubert Gregg, Drama
A reporter and his girlfriend–also a reporter–investigate threats against a retired army officer and discover that they’re linked to a series of murders and a court-martial that occurred during the war. Read More »
The Bride (1985) Franc Roddam, Sting, Jennifer Beals, Anthony Higgins, Fantasy, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi
After the creation of his creature, Dr. Frankenstein researches and creates a perfect woman, Eva, to be the mate of the creature. Read More »
Bronco Bullfrog (1969) Barney Platts-Mills, Del Walker, Anne Gooding, Sam Shepherd, Drama
British working-class youth are realistically portrayed in this rare, mod film. A group of delinquent teenagers in London’s East End circa 1969 roam the streets “bored as usual” because “there’s nothing to do ’round here.” Read More »
Brimstone and Treacle (1987) Barry Davis, Denholm Elliott, Michael Kitchen, Patricia Lawrence, Drama
The Bates sadly care for their severely disabled daughter Pattie. Martin arrives at their door claiming to be her college friend. He charms them into accepting him as a lodger and carer for Pattie. But Martin is not all he seems.
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Campbell’s Kingdom (1957) Ralph Thomas, Dirk Bogarde, Stanley Baker, Michael Craig, Adventure, Drama
Adapted from the novel of the same name by Hammond Innes. Bruce Campbell (Dirk Bogarde) inherits “Campbell’s Kingdom” in the Canadian Rockies on the death of his grandfather…
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Murphy’s War (1971) Peter Yates, Peter O’Toole, Siân Phillips, Philippe Noiret, Drama, War
Murphy is the sole survivor of his crew, that has been massacred by a German U-Boat in the closing days of World War II. Read More »
A Very British Sex Scandal (2007) Patrick Reams, Nicholas Le Prevost, Harriet Eastcott, Sam Heughan, Crime, Drama, Romance
A Very British Sex Scandal tells the story of Peter Wildeblood, a royal correspondent for the Daily Mail newspaper. Read More »
Living Doll (1990) George Dugdale, Peter Mackenzie Litten, Mark Jax, Katie Orgill, Gary Martin, Horror
Howard has a secret – he is in love with Christine. There’s only one problem, Christine is DEAD! Read More »
Torture Garden (1967) Freddie Francis, Jack Palance, Burgess Meredith, Beverly Adams, Fantasy, Horror
A special sideshow torture exhibit has the power, according to showman Dr. Diablo, to warn people of evil in their futures. Read More »
Stolen Face (1952) Terence Fisher, Paul Henreid, Lizabeth Scott, André Morell, Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
A plastic surgeon has a brief fling with a concert pianist, then she leaves him to go back to her previous boyfriend. Read More »
Duel of Hearts (1991) John Hough, Alison Doody, Michael York, Geraldine Chaplin, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
Lady Caroline Faye meets Lord Vane Brecon and is attracted to him. When she finds out that he is being accused of a murder he did not commit Read More »
The Romantic Englishwoman (1975) Joseph Losey, Glenda Jackson, Michael Caine, Helmut Berger, Comedy, Drama
What is real and what is fiction? Faced with writer’s block with his novel, Lewis Fielding turns to a film script about a woman finding herself Read More »
Her Favourite Husband (1950) Mario Soldati, Jean Kent, Robert Beatty, Gordon Harker, Comedy, Crime
While casing a bank he intends to rob, tough-gangster Leo discovers that Antonio, a meek, mild clerk in the bank is his exact double. Read More »
Grand National Night / Wicked Wife (1953) Bob McNaught, Nigel Patrick, Moira Lister, Beatrice Campbell, Crime, Thriller
After race horse trainer Gerald Coates’ horse wins the Grand National, his wife come home drunk, and the two of them have a violent argument, and she is accidentally killed. Read More »