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When Shadow Moon is released from prison, he meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday and a storm begins to brew. Left adrift by the recent death of his wife, Shadow is hired as Mr. Wednesday's bodyguard. He finds himself in a hidden world where magic is real, where the Old Gods fear irrelevance and the growing power of the New Gods, and where Mr. Wednesday is building an army to reclaim his lost glory. - Director:
- David Slade
- Cast:
- Demore Barnes, Ricky Whittle, Emily Browning
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La Prisonnière (1968)Woman in Chains
The wife of a modern artist discovers the perverse and inclinations of the director of the gallery her husband's work in exhibited in. She witnesses the scenes of sexual submission he photographs, placing women in humiliating poses. Fascinated by this man she too becomes his model and prisoner of his fantasies, trapped in a depraved world with no way of escaping. - Director:
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Cast:
- Laurent Terzieff, Elisabeth Wiener, Bernard Fresson
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Ken Stott stars in The Vice, a hard-hitting drama set in the vice unit off the Metropolitan Police, based in the heart of London's West End. Prostitution, pornography and murder are all part of the workload for the vice team as they investigate the capital's darker secrets. The Vice portrays a city of extraordinary social contrasts, moving swiftly from the back streets of King's Cross to the bars of Park Lane hotels. - Director:
- Douglas Mackinnon
- Cast:
- Caroline Catz, David Harewood, Ken Stott
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Time for Loving (1972)Paris Was Made for Lovers / A Time for Loving
Filmed in Paris by Oscar-nominated director Christopher Miles from celebrated French dramatist Jean Anouilh's first original screenplay, this bittersweet romantic comedy-drama stars Joanna Shimkus, Mel Ferrer, Britt Ekland and Susan Hampshire. A tale of three love affairs seen from the viewpoint of a small studio room in Montmartre, 'Time for Loving' showcases a classic score from legendary composer Michel Legrand (with vocals from Dusty Springfield and Matt Monro)... - Director:
- Christopher Miles
- Cast:
- Joanna Shimkus, Mel Ferrer, Britt Ekland
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Explore a world of fantasy and mythology in the unforgettable epic adventure 'Legend of the Seeker'. Take a coming-of-age journey with The Seeker as he joins forces with a mysterious woman and a wise, powerful wizard to combat Darken Rahl (Craig Parker), the demonic sorcerer intent on taking over the world. In the ultimate battle between good and evil, who will answer destiny's final call? - Director:
- Mark Beesley
- Cast:
- Craig Horner, Campbell Cooley, Bridget Regan
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For decades, ex-government agent Raymond "Red" Reddington (James Spader) has been one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives. Brokering shadowy deals for criminals across the globe, Red was known by many as "The Concierge of Crime". Now, he's mysteriously surrendered to the FBI with an explosive offer: he will help catch the world's most elusive criminals, under the condition that he speaks only to Elizabeth "Liz" Keen (Megan Boone), an FBI profiler fresh out of Quantico. For Liz, it's going to be one hell of a first day on the job. - Director:
- Joe Carnahan
- Cast:
- James Spader, Michael Klesic, Megan Boone
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"You will go to sleep: you will wake up. It will be as if those hours never existed." Beautiful and quietly reckless university student Lucy (Emily Browning - the mesmerising star of Sucker Punch) takes a job as a Sleeping Beauty to pay her way through college. In the Sleeping Beauty Chamber men seek an erotic experience that requires Lucy's absolute submission. This experience starts to bleed into Lucy's daily life and she develops an increasing need to know what happens to her when she is asleep. Julia Leigh's powerful and provocative vision is one of the most startling debut features of recent years. - Director:
- Julia Leigh
- Cast:
- Emily Browning, Rachael Blake, Ewen Leslie
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Tough, gritty and totally compelling, this hard-edged re-imagining of the iconic 'Prisoner: Cell Block H' remains unmissable drama. In this final run of episodes, Allie (Kate Jenkinson) returns to Wentworth Prison after her near-fatal shivving, grappling with her new reality. Boomer (Katrina Milosevic) and Ruby (Rarriwuy Hick) rally support, with Boomer stepping up as temporary Top Dog. Believing Lou (Kate Box) is responsible, Marie (Susie Porter) manipulates Sheila's (Marta Dusseldorp)'s hatred of Lou. Meanwhile, as Rita (Leah Purcell) struggles to connect with her dying dad, Ferguson (Pamela Rabe) finds it increasingly difficult to control her desire for revenge. - Director:
- Fiona Banks
- Cast:
- Leah Purcell, Huw Higginson, Katrina Milosevic
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Nine-year-old Harley (Finlay Wojtak-Hissong) and his family attend a taping of his favourite variety kids' show. 'The Banana Split's, unaware that its eponymous animatronic rock band just learned their show has been cancelled - and the band's not gonna let that happen. As the Banana Splits break from their programming and wreak havoc all over the soundstage, the body count rises. Harley, his mum and their new pals must escape the Splits or remain their audience...forever. - Director:
- Danishka Esterhazy
- Cast:
- Eric Bauza, Dani Kind, Finlay Wojtak-Hissong
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Three months have passed since the catastrophic siege that claimed three lives, during which time the management of Wentworth Prison has come under intense scrutiny. With Allie Novak (Kate Jenkinson) now top dog, the fragile peace is tested with the arrival of notorious former inmate and top dog Lou Kelly (Kate Box), and her partner Reb Keane (Zoe Terakes). While Vera (Kate Atkinson) basks blissfully in the glow of motherhood, lurking beyond the prison walls Joan 'The Freak' Ferguson (Pamela Rabe) considers her next step to take down those who left her to die... - Director:
- Kevin Carlin
- Cast:
- Leah Purcell, Pamela Rabe, Kate Atkinson
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Wentworth Prison: Series 7 (2019)Wentworth
Following season six's bloody finale the prison is on the brink of imploding as the fiery confrontation between Rita and Marie is imminent. The onset of Liz's dementia finds her clutching at any semblance of hope while Boomer has to deal with the fall-out from her broken family. With the Joan Ferguson case closed, a significantly pregnant Vera and her co-conspirators in The Freak's demise, Will and Jake, are off the hook - at least for now... - Director:
- Kevin Carlin
- Cast:
- Leah Purcell, Kate Atkinson, Celia Ireland
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Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)Fillmore / Venom 2
In search of his next big story, journalist Eddie Brock/Venom (Tom Hardy) lands an exclusive interview with convicted murderer and death row inmate Cletus Kasady (Woody Harrelson), who discovers Eddie's secret and becomes the host for Carnage, a menacing and terrifying symbiote. Now Eddie and Venom must get past their contentious relationship and work together to defeat him. - Director:
- Andy Serkis
- Cast:
- Tom Hardy, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Williams
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Wentworth Prison: Series 6 (2018)Wentworth
Tough, gritty and totally compelling, this hard-edged re-imagining of the iconic 'Prisoner: Cell Block H' remains unmissable drama. Wentworth's inmates and officers are stunned by the apparent joint escape of Franky and Joan "The Freak" Ferguson. As Sonia's life and Vera's career hang in the balance, Kaz steels herself for Top Dog duties again and the truth surrounding the Freak's escape weighs heavily on Will and Jake. While Allie finds a brief solace in avenging Bea's death, for Franky the nightmare continues as she struggles to evade the police whilst trying to exonerate herself... - Director:
- Kevin Carlin
- Cast:
- Leah Purcell, Nicole da Silva, Kate Atkinson
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Wentworth Prison: Series 5 (2017)Wentworth
Both the staff and inmates of Wentworth Correctional Centre are struggling to come to terms with the trauma of Bea's death. Governor Vera Bennett (Kate Atkinson), now under intense pressure, is increasingly forced to rely on her deputy, Jake, unaware that he is under Ferguson's control. A recovering Allie seeks vengeance against Ferguson (Pamela Rabe), who claims that she killed Bea in self-defence. Meanwhile, as Liz (Celia Ireland) prepares to appear as a prosecution witness in Sonia's trial, life on the outside becomes increasingly precarious for Franky... - Director:
- Mat King
- Cast:
- Nicole da Silva, Pamela Rabe, Kate Atkinson
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Wentworth Prison: Series 4 (2016)Wentworth
Tough, powerful and totally compelling, this hard-edged re-imagining of the iconic 'Prisoner: Cell Block H' remains unmissable drama. Returning to Wentworth's rebuilt H Block four months after the fire, Bea (Danielle Cormack) finds that the power base has shifted and that there's a new contender for Top Dog - Kaz (Tammy Macintosh), a confrontational, dangerous extremist who loathes what Bea stands for. While Franky (Nicole da Silva), now released from prison, tries her best to become a productive member of society, former prison governor Joan "The Freak" Ferguson (Pamela Rabe) is housed in Wentworth's Protection Unit pending trial - causing considerable uneasiness amongst the inmates... - Director:
- Kevin Carlin
- Cast:
- Danielle Cormack, Kate Atkinson, Nicole da Silva
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