dont-be-a-fred's - Rented List
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The Nest (2002)Nid de Guepes
Laborie is a high-flying officer in the French special forces. Her mission is to escort Abedin Nexhep - a godfather of the Albanian mafia - before this formidable criminal is due to stand trial. Killers hired by Nexhep set up an ambush to free him, but Laborie and her men manage to escape. After a frantic chase, the officers seek refuge, with their prisoner, in a massive warehouse... But they are not alone. Now, three different gangs on the run, find themselves taking refuge in the same warehouse - all armed, all tense and all with itchy trigger fingers! - Director:
- Florent-Emilio Siri
- Cast:
- Samy Naceri, Benoît Magimel, Nadia Farès
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In Cairo at the height of the Arab Spring, hotel night manager Jonathan Pine (Tom Hiddleston) receives a plea for help from the beautiful Sophie Alekan (Aure Atika). As the mistress of the powerful but dangerous hotel owner, Sophie has evidence of an arms deal that could help crush the popular uprising. Compelled to do what he thinks is right, Pine makes contact with his friend at the British Embassy. But his actions unwittingly draw him into the terrifying world of ruthless arms dealer, Richard Roper (Hugh Laurie). When Sophie's information makes its way to Angela Burr (Olivia Colman), a government anti-corruption agent intent on bringing down Roper's empire, a leak in her network triggers a chain of events that end in tragedy. - Director:
- Susanne Bier
- Cast:
- Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Elizabeth Debicki
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From David Cronenberg, the master of body horror, comes a beguiling new tale. As the human species adapts to a synthetic environment, the body undergoes new transformations and mutations. With his partner Caprice (Léa Seydoux), Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen), celebrity performance artist, publicly showcases the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances. Timlin (Kristen Stewart), an investigator from the National Organ Registry, obsessively tracks their movements, which is when a mysterious group is revealed...Their mission - to use Saul's notoriety to shed light on the next phase of human evolution. - Director:
- David Cronenberg
- Cast:
- Viggo Mortensen, Léa Seydoux, Kristen Stewart
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The Bullet Train (1975)Shinkansen daibakuha
A group of bombers announce that they have placed speed-triggered bombs aboard a Japanese Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo to Hakata, the "Hikari 109". If the train slows below 80km/h, it will be destroyed. When the terrorists demand five million dollars, the police find themselves in a frantic race against time to find the bombers, defuse the bomb and save the innocent passengers. Pre-dating Speed by almost two decades, The Bullet Train is a gripping, edge of your seat thriller that as well as boasting blistering action sequences also focuses on the simmering political tensions between the civilians, the government and the surprisingly sympathetic bombers. Cult action star Sonny 'Street Fighter' Chiba features as the train operator who must find the device and there's a characteristically stirring performance from Ken Takakura (dubbed the Japanese Clint Eastwood) as a bomber with a serious grudge. - Director:
- Jun'ya Satô
- Cast:
- Ken Takakura, Shin'ichi Chiba, Kei Yamamoto
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Psychiatrist Jane Van Dopp (Carice van Houten) has been appointed by the court to travel to a remote island off the Irish coast to work on the case of Dorothy Mills (Jenn Murray), a teenage girl who has been accused of molesting and trying to kill a young baby. After miraculously surviving a car accident, Jane discovers an unwelcoming, deeply religious community mostly ruled by Pastor Ross (Gary Lewis). She meets a very nervous Dorothy, who swears she never touched the baby, and after analyzing her, Jane soon begins to suspect that Dorothy has developed a multiple personality disorder. But as the days unfold and the community is darkened by strange events, Jane quickly comes to realise that what is affecting Dorothy may have something to do with the supernatural... - Director:
- Agnès Merlet
- Cast:
- Carice van Houten, Jenn Murray, David Wilmot
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Smile (2022)Something's Wrong with Rose
After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality. - Director:
- Parker Finn
- Cast:
- Sosie Bacon, Jessie Usher, Kyle Gallner
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Jeanne (Celia Rosich) and Victor (Eric Judor) are two young Parisians returning home from holiday. On the way, they stop to visit their friend Jean-Paul (Michel Nabokoff) who lives in a meadow with his community. The group are fighting the construction of a water park on the last wetland in the region, and more broadly, battling against modern society. Jeanne and Victor are seduced by the community's way of life and decide to stay a few days. When during their stay a pandemic strikes the world, the group realise they are the last survivors and Victor and his family get stuck with the hippie community indefinitely… - Director:
- Eric Judor
- Cast:
- Eric Judor, Blanche Gardin, Youssef Hajdi
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Nope (2022)NOPE
Following their father's shocking death, Hollywood animal wrangler OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and his sister Emerald (Keke Palmer) begin observing unexplained phenomena on their vast Southern California ranch that leads them down an obsessive rabbit hole as they plot attempts to capture the mystery on camera. Along with a former child star turned family theme park ringmaster (Steven Yeun) who neighbours the siblings, the pair's efforts to chase the spectacle soon bring terrifying consequences and unimaginable horror. The result is a complex social thriller that unpacks the seeds of violence, risk and opportunism that are inseparable from the romanticised history of the American West...and from show business itself. - Director:
- Jordan Peele
- Cast:
- Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea
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Freaky Friday (2003)Un viernes de locos
Dr. Tess Coleman (Curtis) and her teenage daughter Anna (Lohan) have one thing in common - they don't relate to each other on anything. Not clothes or hair, or men or Anna's rock band aspirations. Nothing. After one particularly explosive Thursday evening, a little mystic mayhem changes their lives. They wake up Friday to the biggest freak-out ever - Tess and Anna are trapped inside each other's body. Literally forced to walk in each other's shoes, they gain respect and understanding for the other's point of view. But Tess's wedding is Saturday, and the two must find a way to switch back. And fast. - Director:
- Mark Waters
- Cast:
- Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon
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It's the beginning of the end for charming Miami forensics expert Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) as all 12 season eight episodes bring to rest the critically acclaimed hit series. He's spent his days solving crimes and his nights committing them, but never before has Dexter had to deal with a more abhorrent and deranged enemy than he does now: himself. Six months after the shocking murder of Lt. LaGuerta, Dexter's estranged sister Debra (Jennifer Carpenter) tries to cope with her guilt in her brother's crimes, while an emotionally vulnerable Dexter comes face-to-face with a psychopathologist who knows the code that has motivated his every murder. Filled with the dark twists and revelations that Dexter fans relish, season eight finishes Dexter's twisted journey with a bloody amazing send-off that will haunt fans forever. - Director:
- Keith Gordon
- Cast:
- Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Desmond Harrington
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When it comes to raising their kids, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) finally have this co-parenting thing down. That is, until Dusty's macho dad (Mel Gibson) and Brad's sweet-natured father (John Lithgow) come to town, throwing the whole family into complete chaos. As old rivalries create new problems, Dusty and Brad's partnership is put to the ultimate test in this comedy that gives new meaning to the term 'blended family.' - Director:
- Sean Anders
- Cast:
- Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson
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Esther's terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit "Orphan". Esther's (Isabelle Fuhrman) secret may be out but this time around there's more to this psychotic young girl than meets the eye. Escaping from the psychiatric facility that housed her, Esther hides in plain sight by assuming the identity of a missing American child whose mother (Julia Stiles) is matriarch to one of the wealthiest families in the United States. Will Esther's thirst for blood destroy the strong family ties or will she discover that even a mother will cross the line to protect her family? - Director:
- William Brent Bell
- Cast:
- Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles, Rossif Sutherland
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Ambitious high-flyer Nat (Rose Byrne) and struggling novelist Josh (Rate Spall) have been deliriously happy despite their differences. It appears that opposites attract, Josh is a thinker, Nat is a doer.... nevertheless the spark between them is undeniable. As they settle into real life together, the absurdities and flaws they once found so endearing and quirky start irritating the hell out of each other. When Josh's ex-girlfriend Chloe (Anna Faris) walks back into his life, and Nat begins working for a suave American client (Simon Baker), an attractive alternative could be on offer. But will they give in to temptation? - Director:
- Dan Mazer
- Cast:
- Rose Byrne, Rafe Spall, Alex MacQueen
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Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)Minions 2
Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru (voice of Steve Carell) is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. When the infamous supervillain group, the Vicious 6, ousts their leader, Gru attempts to join their ranks but soon finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to learn martial arts to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends. - Director:
- Kyle Balda
- Cast:
- Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Alan Arkin
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The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard), taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate's fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child. At the local orphanage, both John and Kate find themselves strangely drawn to a young girl named Esther (Isabella Fuhrman). Almost as soon as they welcome Esther into their home, however, an alarming series of events begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there's something wrong with Esther—this seemingly angelic little girl is not what she appears to be. Concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries to get John and others to see past Esther's sweet facade. But her warnings go unheeded until it may be too late...for everyone. - Director:
- Jaume Collet-Serra
- Cast:
- Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman
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