Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street [2007]

 

"Never Forget. Never Forgive."

Director: Tim Burton
Writers:  John Logan (screenplay), Stephen Sondheim (musical) 

Stars: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Alan Rickman

Storyline

In the Victorian London, the barber Benjamin Barker is married to the gorgeous Lucy and they have a lovely child, Johanna. The beauty of Lucy attracts the attention of the corrupt Judge Turpin, who falsely accuses the barber of a crime that he did not commit and abuses Lucy later after gaining custody of her. After fifteen years in exile, Benjamin returns to London under the new identity of Sweeney Todd, seeking revenge against Turpin. He meets the widow Mrs. Lovett who is the owner of a meat pie shop who tells him that Lucy committed suicide with arsenic many years ago, and Turpin assigned himself tutor of Johanna. He opens a barber shop above her store, initiating a crime rampage against those who made him suffer and lose his beloved family.

HAROLD & KUMAR [2]

Harold & Kumar : Go To White Castle [2004]

"Fast Food. High Times."

Director: Danny Leiner
Writers:  Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg 

Stars: John Cho, Kal Penn and Ethan Embry

Storyline

Harold Lee and Kumar Patel are two stoners who end up getting the munchies. What they crave the most after seeing a TV advertisement, is a trip to White Castle. So from here, follows a journey for the burgers they require. On their way they will encounter many obstacles including a raccoon, a racist officer, and a horny Neil Patrick Harris.

Harold & Kumar : Escape From Guantanamo Bay [2008]

"This time they're running from the joint."

Director: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
Writers: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg 

Stars: John Cho, Kal Penn and Neil Patrick Harris

Storyline

The morning they return from their White Castle road trip, Harold and Kumar decide to go to Amsterdam because Harold doesn't want to wait ten days to see Maria again. On the plane, Kumar lights up his new bong, the air marshals think it's a bomb, and Harold and Kumar are arrested as terrorists and sent to Guantanamo Bay. Ordered to fellate a guard, they manage to escape, make their way to Florida, and head for Texas to find Kumar's ex-girlfriend's fiancé, the well-connected Colton, and get him to intercede with Washington on their behalf. Kumar still has a thing for Vanessa, the feds are in hot pursuit, and the legal weed of Amsterdam seems a long way away.

Salt [2010]

"Who is Salt?"

Director: Phillip Noyce
Writers: Kurt Wimmer

Stars: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber and Chiwetel Ejiofor

Storyline

Evelyn Salt is a CIA agent and highly respected by all, including her boss, Ted Winter. Out of the blue, a Russian spy walks into their offices and offers a vital piece of information: the President of Russia will be assassinated during his forthcoming visit to New York City to attend the funeral of the recently deceased U.S. Vice President. The name of the assassin: Evelyn Salt. Concerned about the safety of her husband, who she cannot contact, she goes on the run. Winter refuses to accept that she is a mole or a double agent but her actions begin to raise doubts. Just who is Evelyn Salt and what is she planning?

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Trilogy (3) [*updated]

Paranormal Activity [2007]

"Don't See It Alone"

 

Director: Oren Peli

Writers: Oren Peli

Stars: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat and Mark Fredrichs

 

Storyline

 

After a young, middle class couple moves into a suburban 'starter' tract house, they become increasingly disturbed by a presence that may or may not be somehow demonic but is certainly most active in the middle of the night. Especially when they sleep. Or try to.

  


 

Paranormal Activity 2 [2010]

"Demand it!"

Director: Tod Williams

Writers: Michael R. Perry (screenplay), Christopher B. Landon (screenplay)

Stars: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat and Molly Ephraim

 

Storyline

 

Daniel Rey along with his wife, Kristi; daughter, Ali; toddler son, Hunter, and their dog, move to Carlsbad, California. A few days later their residence is broken into, however, nothing appears to be missing. In order to prevent re-occurrences, they install a number of security cameras that will record everything on a DVR. After they hire a Spanish-speaking nanny to look after Hunter, she informs them that there is something wrong in their house and performs prayers, much to the chagrin of Daniel, who lets her go. He will subsequently regret this decision as more inexplicable and strange incidents occur, with Ali concluding, after a research, that their house may be possessed by a demonic entity.







 

 Paranormal Activity 3 [2011]

"It Runs In The Family"

Director: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman
Writers: Christopher Landon, Oren Peli (based on the film by) 

Stars: Chloe Csengery, Jessica Tyler Brown and Christopher Nicholas Smith

Storyline

In 1988, young sisters Katie and Kristi befriend an invisible entity who resides in their home.

The Last Airbender [2010]

"Four nations, one destiny."

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Writers: M. Night Shyamalan

Stars: Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz and Jackson Rathbone

Storyline

The world is divided into four kingdoms, each represented by the element they harness, and peace has lasted throughout the realms of Water, Air, Earth, and Fire under the supervision of the Avatar, a link to the spirit world and the only being capable of mastering the use of all four elements. When young Avatar Aang disappears, the Fire Nation launches an attack to eradicate all members of the Air Nomads to prevent interference in their future plans for world domination. 100 years pass and current Fire Lord Ozai continues to conquer and imprison anyone with elemental "bending" abilities in the Earth and Water Kingdoms, while siblings Katara and Sokka from a Southern Water Tribe find a mysterious boy trapped beneath the ice outside their village. Upon rescuing him, he reveals himself to be Aang, Avatar and last of the Air Nomads. Swearing to protect the Avatar, Katara and Sokka...

Gothika [2003]

"Dr. Miranda Grey Is An Expert At Knowing What Is Rational, What Is Logical, What Is Sane... Until The Day She Woke Up On The Other Side."

Director: Mathieu Kassovitz
Writers: Sebastian Gutierrez

Stars: Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz and Robert Downey Jr.

Storyline

A criminal psychologist awakens to find herself a patient in the institution where she works, with no memory of the murder she's accused of committing. As she tries to regain her memory - and her freedom - a vengeful spirit manipulates her.

TRANSFORMERS 'Trilogy' (3) [*updated]

Transformers [2007]

"Their war. Our world."

Director: Michael Bay
Writers: Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman
Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel

Storyline

A long time ago, far away on the planet of Cybertron, a war was being waged between the noble Autobots (led by the wise Optimus Prime) and the devious Decepticons (commanded by the dreaded Megatron) for control over the Allspark, a mystical talisman that would grant unlimited power to whoever possessed it. The Autobots managed to smuggle the Allspark off the planet, but Megatron blasted off in search of it. He eventually tracked it to the planet of Earth (circa 1850), but his reckless desire for power sent him right into the Arctic Ocean, and the sheer cold forced him into a paralyzed state. His body was later found by Captain Archibald Witwicky, and before going into a comatose state Megatron used the last of his energy to engrave a map, showing the location of the Allspark, into the Captain's glasses, and send a transmission to Cybertron. He is then carted away by the Captain's ship. A century later...

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen [2009]

"Revenge is coming."

Director: Michael Bay
Writers: Ehren Kruger & Roberto Orci
Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox and Josh Duhamel

Storyline

A youth chooses manhood. The week Sam Witwicky starts college, the Decepticons make trouble in Shanghai. A presidential envoy believes it's because the Autobots are around; he wants them gone. He's wrong: the Decepticons need access to Sam's mind to see some glyphs imprinted there that will lead them to a fragile object that, when inserted in an alien machine hidden in Egypt for centuries, will give them the power to blow out the sun. Sam, his girlfriend Mikaela, and Sam's parents are in danger. Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are Sam's principal protectors. If one of them goes down, what becomes of Sam?

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Transformers : Dark Of The Moon [2011]

"The battles are over. The war begins."

Director: Michael Bay
Writers: Ehren Kruger 

Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Tyrese Gibson

Storyline

Autobots Bummblebee, Rachet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action taking on the evil Decepticons, who are eager to avenge their recent defeat. The Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, to reach a hidden Cybertronian spacecraft on the moon and learn its secrets, and once again Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends. New villain, Shockwave, who rules Cybertron, is on the scene while the Autobots and Decepticons continue to battle it out on Earth.

Yes Man [2008]

"One word can change everything."

Director: Peyton Reed
Writers: Nicholas Stoller (screenplay), Jarrad Paul (screenplay) 

Stars: Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel and Bradley Cooper

Storyline

Carl Allen is at a standstill. No future... Until the day he enrolls into a personal development program based on a very simple idea: say yes to everything! Carl discovers with amazement the magical power of "Yes", and sees his professional and romantic life turned upside down overnight: an unexpected promotion and a new girlfriend. But he'll soon discover that better can be good's enemy, and that all opportunities shouldn't be taken.

Wide Awake [1998]

"First kisses. Outrageous pranks. A teacher with a killer fastball. To survive this year, Joshua Beal will have to stay..."

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Writers: M. Night Shyamalan 

Stars: Joseph Cross, Timothy Reifsnyder and Dana Delany

Storyline

A fifth grader goes on a search for God after his grandfather dies. Along the way he gets into tons of trouble at Waldron Academy an all boys school. Also he is aided on his search by a sports loving nun.

Unbreakable [2000]

"Some things are only revealed by accident"

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Writers: M. Night Shyamalan 

Stars: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson and Robin Wright

Storyline

This suspense thriller unfolds as the audience is introduced to David Dunn. Not only is he the sole survivor of a horrific train-crash that killed 131 people he doesn't have a scratch on him. Elijah Price is an obscure character who approaches Dunn with a seemingly far fetched theory behind it all.

The Sixth Sense [1999]

"I see dead people"

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Writers: M. Night Shyamalan 

Stars: Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment and Toni Collette

Storyline

Malcom Crowe is a child psychologist who receives an award on the same night that he is visited by a very unhappy ex-patient. After this encounter, Crowe takes on the task of curing a young boy with the same ills as the ex-patient. This boy "sees dead people". Crowe spends a lot of time with the boy (Cole) much to the dismay of his wife. Cole's mom is at her wit's end with what to do about her son's increasing problems. Crowe is the boy's only hope.

The Rite [2011]

"You can only defeat it when you believe."

INSPIRED BY TRUE EVENTS

Director: Mikael Håfström
Writers: Michael Petroni, Matt Baglio (book) 

Stars: Colin O'Donoghue, Anthony Hopkins and Ciarán Hinds

Storyline

Michael, the son of a funeral director grows indifferent to his father and joins a Seminary. On his way to the course completion, he is overwhelmed by a strong lack of faith. His religious beliefs are further jolted when he sees a young girl haplessly dying in a road accident for whom he reluctantly performs the ritual to absolve her sins. His mentor still believes in him and urges him to go to Italy to take an exorcism course hoping that he it would strengthen his faith in Christianity. In Italy he attends a session from Father Xavier who soon becomes aware of his skepticism. As a result he sends him to an eminent Jesuit exorcist, Father Lucas, whose ways though questionable are quite effective. He witnesses the exorcism of a sixteen year old girl but still seems unconvinced. Father Lucas explains him that it takes multiple sessions over a long stretch of time to completely free a victim from the omen...

THE PROPHECY 'Trilogy' (3)

The Prophecy [1995]

"Marked by Fate, Doomed by Prophecy... Time is Running Out for Mankind!"

Director: Gregory Widen
Writers: Gregory Widen 

Stars: Christopher Walken, Elias Koteas and Virginia Madsen

Storyline

Angels come to Earth to find a human soul that can end the war in heaven. Humans are caught up in this battle and must find a way to stop the angel Gabriel before he takes the soul back from where the angel Simon has hidden it.

The Prophecy II [1998]

"An evil force has declared war..."

Director: Greg Spence
Writers:  Gregory Widen and Matt Greenberg 

Stars: Christopher Walken, Russell Wong and Jennifer Beals

Storyline

Gabriel returns to Earth to prevent the birth of a child conceived by one of his kind (the Angel Daniel) and one of God's "monkeys" (a human woman - Valerie). The coming of this child has been prophecised by a monk, Thomas. When the Angel Daniel kills members of Gabriel's army of angels, Gabriel instead employs the assistance of a teenage girl (Izzy) who has just committed suicide. Gabriel keeps her alive to assist him in his war against Daniel and the other angels which climaxes in a battle in Eden.

The Prophecy : The Ascent [2000]

"Mankind's Last Hope From Total Destruction!"

Director: Patrick Lussier
Writers: Gregory Widen and Carl V. Dupré 

Stars: Christopher Walken, Vincent Spano and Dave Buzzotta

Storyline

The conclusion to The Prophecy Trilogy. Once again, Christopher Walken returns as the Arch-Angel Gabriel. As the War in Heaven and on Earth rages on, Pyriel, the Angel of Genocide, rises to power, intending to destroy all of mankind. The only one who stands in his way is Danyael, who was born of an Angel and a woman, but Danyael is unaware of his purpose, until he runs into Gabriel, who has now become a human after the events of The Prophecy 2, and is acting as his secret guardian. Now, the fate of the world hangs in the balance as Danyael sets out to confront Pyriel and finally fulfill his destiny.

The Happening [2008]

"We've Sensed It. We've Seen The Signs. Now... It's Happening."

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Writers: M. Night Shyamalan 

Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Zooey Deschanel and John Leguizamo

Storyline

Elliot Moore is a high school science teacher who quizzes his class one day about an article in the New York Times. It's about the sudden, mysterious disappearance of bees. Yet again Nature is doing something inexplicable, and whatever science has to say about it will be, in the end, only a theory. Scientists will bring out more theories, but no explanations, when a more urgent dilemma hits the planet. It begins in Central Park. Suddenly and inexplicably, the behavior of everyone in the park changes in a most bizarre and horrible way. Soon, the strange behavior spreads throughout the city and beyond. Elliot, his wife, Alma, and Jess, the young daughter of a friend, will only have theories to guide them where to run and where to hide. But theories may not be enough.

The Faculty [1998]

"Take me to your teacher."

Director: Robert Rodriguez
Writers: David Wechter (story), Bruce Kimmel (story) 

Stars: Josh Hartnett, Salma Hayek, Usher Raymond, Elijah Wood, Robert Patrick, Jordana Brewster, Clea DuVall and Laura Harris

Storyline

A horror tale set in a High School where the students suspect the teaching staff of being aliens, who are intent on making the students their victims.

The Devil's Advocate [1997]

"The newest attorney at the world's most powerful law firm has never lost a case. But he's about to lose his soul."

Director: Taylor Hackford
Writers: Andrew Neiderman (novel), Jonathan Lemkin (screenplay) 

Stars: Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino and Charlize Theron

Storyline

Based on a book by Andrew Neiderman, the film centers on a young lawyer who joins a New York firm only to discover that his boss has an increasingly bizarre personality.

The Arrival [1996]

"The greatest danger facing our world has been the planet's best kept secret...until now."

Director: David Twohy
Writers: David Twohy 

Stars: Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse and Richard Schiff

Storyline

Zane Ziminski is an astrophysicist who receives a message that seems to have extraterrestrial origins. Eerily soon after his discovery, Zane is fired. He then embarks on a search to determine the origins of the transmission that leads him into a Hitchcockian labyrinth of paranoia and intrigue.

The Village [2004]

"Their Days Of Peace Are Over"

Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Writers: M. Night Shyamalan 

Stars: Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt and Joaquin Phoenix

Storyline

In a quiet, isolated village in olde Pennsylvania, there lies a pact between the people of the village and the creatures who reside in the surrounding woods: the townspeople do not enter the woods, and the creatures do not enter the village. The pact stays true for many years, but when Lucius Hunt seeks medical supplies from the towns beyond the wood, the pact is challenged. Animal carcasses, devoid of fur, begin to appear around the village, causing the council of elders to fear for the safety of the village, the pact, and so much more.