Double Indemnity (1944) is a classic film noir directed by Billy Wilder, renowned for its sharp screenplay and dark atmosphere. The movie stars Fred MacMurray as Walter Neff, a savvy insurance salesman, and Barbara Stanwyck as Phyllis Dietrichson, a cunning and seductive woman. The film also features Edward G. Robinson as Barton Keyes, a dedicated insurance investigator.
Thirteen-year-old Rynn Jacobs lives in a secluded house located in a quiet seaside community. She and her father have recently rented the house, sparking the curiosity of the townsfolk. Yet, whenever anyone tries to visit, Rynn’s father is never around; it appears as if she is all alone.
Scanners (1981) is a science fiction horror film directed by David Cronenberg. It stars Stephen Lack, Jennifer O’Neill, and Michael Ironside. The story delves into the tension between these gifted individuals and the organizations seeking to control or exploit them.
The Bad Seed (1956) is a psychological horror film directed by Mervyn LeRoy. It centers around a seemingly perfect, well-behaved young girl who is admired by her family and community but hides a disturbing secret.
Yojimbo (1961) is a classic Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa. It’s a stylish samurai drama featuring a wandering ronin who arrives in a small town embroiled in conflict between two rival gangs.
A young woman becomes amnesiac after an attack by a hired killer. She’s admitted to a mental asylum run by a ruthless doctor who experiments on her patients with a lethal drug.
“Trauma” (1962) is a psychological horror drama directed by Robert M. Leeds, featuring a compelling cast including Richard Todd, Susan Strasberg, and Diane Cilento.