Thriller

The Imitation Game

The Imitation Game

The Imitation Game is a 2014 historical thriller directed by Morten Tyldum. The screenplay, by Graham Moore, draws heavily from Andrew Hodges biography, Alan Turing: The Enigma. The film traces British mathematician Alan Turing, spotlighting his code-breaking work at Bletchley Park during World War II and the unjust persecution he faced because of his sexuality. […]

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Knowing

Knowing

Introduction Knowing is a 2009 science fiction thriller directed by Alex Proyas. The film features Nicolas Cage as Dr. John Koestler, an MIT astrophysics professor who comes across a strange numerical code predicting significant disasters throughout history, both past and future. What begins as a puzzle swiftly transforms into a harrowing odyssey of racing against

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Lucy

Lucy

Overview Besson’s 2014 film “Lucy” is a science fiction action thriller which he both directed and wrote. Morgan Freeman, Choi Min-sik, and Amr Waked all co-star alongside Scarlett Johansson who plays the titular character. The movie revolves around a woman living in a world of futuristic crime who receives life altering superhuman abilities due to

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Case 39

Case 39

Overview Case 39 is a supernatural horror film released in 2009 which was co-produced by Canada and the United States. Directed by Christian Alvart and starring Renée Zellweger as Emily Jenkins, a social worker, the film showcased her tender sides. Other notable actors include Jodelle Ferland portraying Lilith Sullivan, Ian McShane as Detective Mike Barron,

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Thirteen Lives

Thirteen Lives

Introduction Thirteen Lives (2022) is an astonishing tale of the 2018 Tham Luang cave rescue in Thailand. Directed by Academy Award-winner Ron Howard and written by William Nicholson, it features a stellar cast including Colin Farrell, Viggo Mortensen, Joel Edgerton, and Tom Bateman who brought to life on screen the daring rescue that took two

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Tetris

Tetris

Introduction Directed by Jon S. Baird and written by Noah Pink, Tetris is a 2023 biographical thriller that explores the extraordinary history behind one of the most popular video games in existence. Rather than simply telling the story of its creation, the film illustrates the narrative’s geopolitical intrigue alongside legal conflicts and personal dangers surrounding

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I.S.S.

I.S.S.

Introduction I.S.S. is a 2023 American science fiction thriller film, directed by Gabriela Cowperthwaite and having Nick Shafir as screenwriter. The movie features an amalgamation of American and Russian astronauts aboard the International Space Station, where they are forced to engage in conflict due to a nuclear war that erupts on Earth. It examines themes

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Closing Dynasty

Closing Dynasty

The 2023 short film Closing Dynasty offers a vivid account of a young girl’s emotional journey through the streets of New York City. It was written and directed by Lloyd Lee Choi, who captures themes such as childhood and resilience as well as immigrant identity and uncelebrated familial strength in this 17 minute film. This

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Argo

Argo

Synopsis Argo is a 2012 film directed by Ben Affleck and falls under the genres of historical drama and thriller. The movie’s plot centers around the Iran hostage crisis in 1979, depicting the events that transpired during the conflict as well as a covert rescue mission dubbed the “Canadian Caper.” The screenplay is based on

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