91 Thrilling Horror & Supernatural Films from MotelX 2020

Horse Money

2014 • 104 min

Drama

As young leaders spark the revolution in the city, the residents of Fontainhas desperately search for Ventura, who has disappeared in the woods.

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Toc-Toc

2020 • 4 min

Jocelyn is alone at home when someone knocks on the door...

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Epidemic

1987 • 106 min

Drama, Horror

A director and screenwriter working together on a script about a global pandemic find the line between fiction and reality dissolving. Their story of an epidemic spreading on the page begins to eerily mirror real-world events. The film examines the…

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The Trouble with Being Born

2020 • 94 min

Elli is an android living with a man she considers her father. They spend their summer together in a quiet rhythm – swimming in the pool during the day, and evenings spent with him before bed. She accesses his memories…

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Sanzaru

2020 • 100 min

A compassionate home health aide finds her world unraveling as her elderly patient's dementia progresses. Witnessing the gradual loss of her employer's memories, she begins to doubt her own perceptions of reality.

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Sputnik

2020 • 113 min • Budget $2M • Box office $354K

Science Fiction, Drama, Horror

During the Cold War, a Soviet spacecraft crashes following a failed mission, leaving its commander the sole survivor. A leading Russian psychologist is called in to assess the commander's condition, and discovers evidence suggesting something perilous has returned to Earth…

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Saint Maud

2020 • 85 min • Box office $1M

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Newly devout, quiet nurse Maud takes a job caring for Amanda, a once vibrant dancer now weakened by a long-term illness, in a luxurious house. An unexpected meeting with an old friend suggests a hidden history, revealing that Maud is…

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Red Wine

2019 • 20 min

Driven by revenge, a man plans to poison his former coworker's wine at a charity gala. However, his carefully laid scheme falls apart when he discovers a crucial error has occurred.

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Av: The Hunt

2021 • 86 min

Police officer Sedat raids an abandoned apartment inhabited by a young couple. The man is killed, and the young woman, Ayşe, escapes. With no support from her friends or family, Ayşe steals money and a car from her father and…

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The Outsider

2019 • 5 min

H.P. Lovecraft's story, reimagined for a contemporary audience. An isolated individual is brought back to life.

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Tomorrow I Will Be Dirt

2019 • 8 min

This is an authorized stop-motion sequel to Jörg Buttgereit's 1993 film "Schramm," focusing on scenes from the afterlife of the film's central character, Lothar Schramm.

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Scream, Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street

2019 • 99 min • Budget $250K

Documentary, Horror

Mark Patton recounts the story behind the divisive 1985 sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street – a film that unexpectedly brought his burgeoning acting career to a halt.

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Relic

2020 • 89 min • Budget $1M • Box office $3M

Horror, Mystery

When Edna, an elderly woman, suddenly disappears, her daughter goes to the family home. There, she discovers signs of Edna's worsening dementia left behind in the house.

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The Silence

2020 • 7 min

Silence filled the room, enveloping everything: the walls, the tables, the portraits, the books. Then, a scream shattered the quiet. From the tale "Silence" by Sophia de Mello Breyner.

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Amulet

2020 • 99 min

Horror

In London, Tomaz, a former soldier now living on the streets, finds temporary refuge in a dilapidated house. He shares the space with a young woman and her ailing mother. As Tomaz develops feelings for Magda, he becomes increasingly uneasy,…

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ExtaZus

2019 • 20 min

A musical set in a heroic fantasy world.

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Just a Guy

2020 • 15 min

Three women reflect on their connections to Richard Ramirez, the convicted serial killer.

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Cursed Granny

2018 • 19 min

Javi is a young boy deeply affected by the horror movies his grandmother forces him to watch. He discovers that she is possessed by a supernatural entity, and he resolves to do whatever it takes to save her.

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Impetigore

2019 • 106 min

Horror, Mystery

A woman inherits a house in her ancestral village, unaware that the community has been secretly searching for her. They believe she is the source of a curse that has afflicted them for years, and some members intend to kill…

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32 Malasana Street

2020 • 105 min

Drama, Horror

Madrid, Spain, 1976. Amidst widespread political unrest, the Olmedo family relocates to the Malasaña neighborhood and begins life in their new apartment. They quickly realize they are not alone in the building.

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Ghoulish Galactic Grievances

2019 • 13 min

A young woman with a dark past embarks on a journey of self-discovery, moving from a familiar, troubled environment to a vast and emotionally intense new world.

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Darkness

2019 • 98 min

Three sisters – Stella, Luce, and Aria – live in isolation within a house shrouded in darkness. They are controlled by their father, a violent and religious fanatic convinced the world is ending. He keeps them locked inside, behind bolted…

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Spirit of Itchi

2020 • 87 min

In 19th-century Yakutia, a devastating tragedy struck a prominent family. Years later, the community began to rebuild. However, the land's past holds secrets, and lingering apparitions will unearth a forgotten history.

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Candyman

1992 • 100 min • Budget $6M • Box office $25M

Drama, Horror, Thriller

A skeptical graduate student researching urban legends accidentally awakens the Candyman, a terrifying supernatural figure with a hook hand who embodies bloody vengeance. As the student investigates the Candyman myth, they unleash an ancient curse, bringing the malevolent entity into…

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The Addams Family

2019 • 87 min • Budget $40M • Box office $204M

Family, Animation, Comedy

The Addams family's unusual existence is disrupted when they clash with a manipulative reality-TV host who is determined to exploit them. All of this happens as they prepare to host a large gathering of their extended family.

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The People Under the Stairs

1991 • 103 min • Budget $6M • Box office $31M

Horror, Comedy

A young boy is held captive in a secluded house by an odd couple. As time passes, he discovers disturbing truths about his captors and their history. Secret, frightening entities within the house intensify his suffering and make him question…

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Expectancy

2020 • 14 min

While his wife is away, Alex spends the weekend renovating a room for their soon-to-arrive baby. He begins to hear disturbing noises from the baby monitor – chilling premonitions of his potential failures as a father.

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Waffle

2020 • 10 min

Kerry spends a sleepover with Katie, a socially awkward heiress with a mysterious past. The film explores the importance of friendship in an increasingly isolated world as Kerry discovers that Katie consistently manipulates situations to her advantage.

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My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To

2020 • 89 min

Drama, Horror

Dwight and his sister Jessie are faced with a difficult decision regarding their younger brother, Thomas. He is a frail child suffering from a puzzling illness.

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The Philosophy of Horror (Part I): Etymology

2019 • 8 min

*The Philosophy of Horror* is a seven-part film that adapts Noël Carroll's influential 1990 book of the same name, which deeply analyzes the horror genre. The film utilizes hand-painted and aged 35mm film strips from the classic slasher movies *A…

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Scare Me

2020 • 104 min

Horror, Comedy

A power outage brings two strangers together, and they begin sharing frightening stories. As Fred and Fanny become more engrossed in their tales in a remote Catskills cabin, the stories start to feel real. The terrifying reality is that Fred…

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Why Do You Hate Your Brother?

2020 • 15 min

Clara and Vítor, brothers with a strained relationship, clash over what to do with a family heirloom. Their already fragile bond is further disrupted by the unexpected arrival of a visitor named Luís.

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History of the Occult

2023 • 82 min • Box office $26K

Drama, Horror, Thriller

In the final broadcast of 60 Minutes Before Midnight, the most-watched news program on television, Adrián Marcato was poised to reveal a conspiracy linking the government to a shadowy secret society.

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The Peculiar Crime of Oddball Mister Jay

2019 • 11 min

In a city where nature is outlawed, an insignificant act by an ordinary man sets off a series of unforeseen events.

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Whence Come Brussels Sprouts

2020 • 2 min

A horrifying revelation.

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White Dog

1982 • 90 min • Budget $8M • Box office $46K

Drama, Horror, Thriller

A seasoned dog trainer takes on an extraordinary challenge: rehabilitating a dog specifically bred and conditioned to attack Black people. The film explores prejudice, redemption, and the connection between humans and animals as the trainer works to heal the dog…

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Antebellum

2020 • 105 min • Budget $15M • Box office $7M

Horror

Bestselling author Veronica suddenly finds herself in a terrifying situation and must solve a perplexing mystery before it’s too late.

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A Beast in Love

2020 • 90 min

A woman riding a bus through the countryside picks up a strange man in a man's clothes. He is secretly a ruthless killer who begins murdering the other passengers. His motive: to win the affection of a man on the…

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Valerio's Day Out

2019 • 9 min

This captivating video diary follows a young jaguar as he calmly reflects on his recent hunts and his affection for a particular individual.

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First Love

2019 • 108 min

Crime, Action, Comedy

In Tokyo, a young boxer named Leo falls for Monica, a sex worker who is in prison. Their lives become entangled when they get involved in a drug smuggling operation. Suddenly, they are being hunted by a corrupt police officer,…

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Get Out

2017 • 104 min • Budget $4M • Box office $255M

Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Chris and his girlfriend Rose travel upstate for a weekend visit with her parents. Initially, Chris interprets the family’s excessive politeness as a reaction to their daughter's interracial relationship. However, as the weekend unfolds, a series of unsettling revelations lead…

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The Intruder

2021 • 95 min

Inés is a dubbing actress and choir singer living in Buenos Aires. During a seemingly perfect vacation, she experiences a traumatic event from which she struggles to recover. She's plagued by sleeplessness and intense nightmares, accompanied by unsettling sounds originating…

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Bos

2019 • 10 min

An unsettling quiet hangs over the forest. A gentle breeze stirs the leaves, sunlight glints off the damp ground, and no wildlife is present. The only sound breaking the stillness is the heavy breathing of two teenage joggers. As they…

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Hunted

2021 • 87 min

Action, Horror, Thriller

A woman runs through a forest, pursued by two serial killers. They are close behind.

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Channel X Cartoon Show

2020 • 3 min

A man is watching a mesmerizing film on television, a gun in his hand, as the surrounding atmosphere grows increasingly intense.

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Heat

2019 • 3 min

A girl who is naturally reserved finds a cool escape from a severe heatwave in an ice cream shop. However, a connection with the shop's friendly owner puts her in a delicate situation.

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Grizzly II: Revenge

2020 • 74 min

Chaos erupts when a huge grizzly bear, enraged by the death of her cubs at the hands of poachers, attacks a large rock concert happening in the National Park. This film is a continuation of "Grizzly" (1976), a project that…

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Host

2020 • 56 min • Budget $100K • Box office $443K

Horror

During lockdown, six friends connect via Zoom to have a séance with a medium. However, their experiment takes a terrifying turn when a malevolent spirit begins to haunt their homes. They soon realize they may not make it through the…

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Growth

2019 • 13 min

A young woman seeks relief from debilitating chronic pain through unusual methods, but the potential cure offers a horrifying new existence.

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Carnaval Sujo

2021 • 15 min

Pedro and Inês travel from Lisbon to Ovar for Carnival. While exploring the Ria swamp, they nearly hit Teresa, a missing child. Teresa flees, and Pedro and Inês search for her in the lagoon. They must also protect her from…

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Regret

2020 • 16 min

After his father's death, a man struggles to cope as his internal struggles begin to manifest around him throughout a bleak night.

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Butt Boy

2020 • 99 min

Detective Fox is dedicated to his job and enjoys drinking. Following a visit to Alcoholics Anonymous, his sponsor, Chip, becomes a person of interest in a case involving a missing child. Fox suspects that people are vanishing because of Chip.

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On a Clear Day You Can See Forever

2020 • 3 min

In a world saturated with fake news, reality itself is questioned. Twenty-four-hour simulations have blurred the lines of what's real, permeating everything from television to the human body. Nothing is authentic; everything is manufactured.

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Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist

2023 • 105 min

Alexandre O. Philippe's film is a poetic exploration of *The Exorcist*, delving into director William Friedkin's creative vision, his filmmaking techniques, and the themes of faith and destiny that have consistently appeared throughout his work.

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Dreams Can’t hurt you

2020 • 5 min

A vintage movie trailer is distorted and fragmented into a strange, intense art project. The result is unsettling, darkly funny, and deeply unusual.

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Danny's Girl

2020 • 13 min

Danny meets his online girlfriend for the first time and unexpectedly uncovers a disturbing secret she possesses, turning their initial encounter into a chaotic and unsettling night.

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It's Nothing

2019 • 16 min

A recent college graduate is persuaded by an unnervingly perfect woman to begin digging a hole in a local park. This seemingly simple task triggers a series of events that destabilize her emotional well-being and disrupt her carefully constructed life.

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Ganja & Hess

1973 • 113 min

Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A dedicated doctor's life changes drastically when he's afflicted by an ancient curse after a seemingly minor cut with an old blade. He develops an uncontrollable craving for blood, forcing him to confront a terrifying transformation. The film explores his…

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Ivan, the TerrirBle

2020 • 103 min

Ivan Cardoso is the creator of the "terrir," a unique blend of comedy, Brazilian chanchada, and classic American horror. This film aims to revive his work by combining archival footage, animation, and fictional recreations.

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Terror Fervor

2020 • 6 min

Inspired by experimental cinema of the 1960s and 70s, Terror Fervor presents a psychedelic, non-chronological exploration of the flaws of seven individuals.

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Loop

2019 • 10 min

In 2113, humanity faces extinction due to rapid technological progress. Raquel works to find a solution by utilizing artificial intelligence.

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Mother's Gut

2020 • 10 min

Set in Yorkshire, UK, the film follows a young girl who accidentally ingests herself and journeys through her own digestive system. Inside, she encounters a variety of bacteria – some frightened, others indifferent, and some hostile. The story explores anxieties…

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Sábàtina

2020 • 2 min

Rafael dos Santos describes his film debut as a gathering of the devil, a baby, and various animals celebrating existence after death. The film is a ritualistic exploration, a series of experiments lasting two minutes, with minimal focus on what…

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Teddy

2020 • 89 min • Box office $142K

Comedy, Drama, Horror

In a quiet French village, twenty-something Teddy is bitten by an unidentified animal and begins to undergo disturbing transformations.

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Karaoke Night

2020 • 8 min

Two disreputable tourists experience an unforgettable night at a karaoke bar in the Azores.

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Macabre

2019 • 105 min

Horror, Thriller, Drama

During the 1990s, two brothers stand accused of murdering eight women, one man, and one child in the Serra dos Órgãos region. Sergeant Téo begins to question the widely accepted narrative surrounding the case, sensing a deep-seated racism within the…

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Signal 100

2020 • 88 min

A group of high school students are trapped in a deadly game. They are hypnotized and compelled to commit suicide on a secret signal. With death lurking around every corner, they must find a way to escape their predetermined fates.

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Moires

2020 • 19 min

Haunted by the poor reception of her previous novel, a young writer cuts ties with her publisher, ignoring her partner’s concerns. Shortly after, an unusual presence enters their lives, revealing a disturbing reality.

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The Devil's Asshole

2019 • 5 min

Roxy is preparing for a chili cook-off when she inadvertently summons a demon with sinister intentions and an unusual preoccupation.

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Logorrhea

2020 • 5 min

Logorrhea weaves together material from the 1920s to the 1980s. It's a deeply sensory and dreamlike experience, and also quite disturbing.

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Dancing Mary

2019 • 105 min

Kenji, the youngest of a construction team building a new shopping center, faces a challenge: the project requires demolishing an old dance floor. However, attempts to tear down the building are repeatedly blocked by an unknown force. Rumors of a…

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Black Water: Abyss

2020 • 98 min • Box office $1M

Horror, Action, Adventure

A couple who love adventure persuades their friends to explore a hidden cave system in the Northern Australian forests. As a tropical storm nears, they descend into the cave, but rising floodwaters trap them inside. With dwindling oxygen and growing…

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I Wake Up Screaming

2019 • 12 min

Chris O’Neill explores how film can disturb us with his latest found footage project, *I Wake Up Screaming*. Using images from a lesser-known 1970s genre film, he creates a jarring and unfamiliar experience. The film's unsettling visuals are amplified by…

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Polter

2019 • 10 min

Jose must fight for survival against powerful supernatural forces. To reclaim his home, he needs to uncover the truth behind these mysterious events.

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Advantages of Travelling by Train

2019 • 104 min

Drama, Thriller

Following her internship with her husband at a secluded psychiatric facility, book editor Helga Pato travels home by train and encounters a mysterious man who claims to be a psychiatrist.

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The Intruder

1962 • 84 min • Budget $90K

Drama

During a period of significant societal change in the South, a man in a distinctive white suit appears in a small town preparing for integration. He presents himself as a social reformer aiming to spark conversation and challenge existing norms.…

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PG: Psycho Goreman

2020 • 95 min • Budget $1M • Box office $95K

Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror

Mimi and Luke, siblings, accidentally bring back an ancient alien ruler to life. They use a magical amulet to make the creature do what they say, but this unintended power draws a dangerous group of space assassins to their quiet…

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Her Oldest House

2020 • 15 min

Grief-stricken after her husband's death, a woman begins recording her dreams in an attempt to cope. She can't find peace or sleep until he comes back.

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Fried Barry

2020 • 99 min

Horror, Comedy, Science Fiction

After a severe drug relapse, Barry is abducted by aliens. The aliens then take control of his body and use it to experience life in Cape Town. The result is a series of drug-fueled escapades, sexual encounters, and violent acts…

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Stranger

2019 • 93 min

During a synchronized swimming performance, the entire team vanishes into the pool. Simultaneously, a patient at a water therapy clinic disappears while bathing. The investigation must determine the link between these incidents and the significance of a doll with human…

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Change Nothing

2009 • 100 min

Pedro Costa's acclaimed music documentary offers a captivating look at Jeanne Balibar, a French actress who became a singer. The film portrays her as an intensely focused performer, often seen with a cigarette, deeply committed to her artistry. Shot in…

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Pelican Blood

2020 • 121 min • Budget $2M

Drama, Thriller, Horror

Wiebke, a professional horse trainer, takes in Raya, a five-year-old girl struggling with violent outbursts stemming from a difficult past.

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The Rental

2020 • 88 min • Budget $3M • Box office $4M

Horror, Thriller

Two couples on a relaxing oceanfront vacation begin to suspect their host is watching them. Their idyllic getaway quickly takes a dark turn.

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The Great Parody

2019 • 5 min

A film director dozes off while watching TV and has a dream about selling his soul.

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Tales from the Hood

1995 • 98 min • Budget $6M • Box office $12M

Horror, Crime, Thriller

Three drug dealers are unexpectedly trapped inside a quiet funeral home. They meet the undertaker, a man obsessed with telling stories. During a single, unsettling night, he tells them four frightening tales – dark stories full of shocking surprises. As…

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La Llorona

2019 • 97 min • Box office $294K

Thriller, Horror, Drama

Retired General Enrique is confined to his mansion by large protests, accused of genocide against the Mayan people. Abandoned by his staff, the angered general and his family are forced to confront the consequences of his actions as they experience…

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There Will Be Monsters

2020 • 5 min

Hidden fears and inner demons are real. These monsters reside within all of us. And occasionally, they take control.

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Borrachero

2019 • 8 min

Following a failed job, a woman returns to her hometown in southern Colombia. During her journey, she meets a mysterious person who could be the spirit of an ancient plant. The film is a non-linear video installation using experimental animation…

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Mata

2019 • 4 min

Two people lost in the wilderness discover something about themselves. But their self-discovery comes with a difficult price.

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Skin of Man

2021 • 10 min

Three friends on a road trip to a peaceful forest take hallucinogenic drugs, and one of them becomes trapped in a terrifying world of visions and nightmares. Jimmy Joe Roche directs "Skin of Man," an experimental horror film that uses…

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