Brian Thompson
Also Known As: Yahoots Magoondi, برایان تامپسون
Biography: Brian Thompson (born August 28, 1959) is an American actor. His distinctive square-jaw profile, powerful voice, and imposing stature (193 cm, six-foot-four) has led him to star in many action films, and a large number of comedies: Joe Dirt, The Three Amigos, Weird Science, Key West, and Life Stinks. Thompson was born in Ellensburg, Washington, and raised in Longview. He attended Central Washington University, where he studied business management, played football, and appeared in many school productions. He then moved to California and earned a Master of Fine Arts from the University of California, Irvine. He initially trained and pursued a career in musical theater, performing at Riverside Civil Light Opera's production of "The King and I", Long Beach Civic Light Opera's "Bittersweet", and several other musicals. In 1982, he was a resident actor at the Colorado Shakespeare Festival
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Ellensburg, Washington, USA
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The Terminator
Overview: In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator" back to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead insurgents against 21st century mechanical hegemony. Meanwhile, the human-resistance movement dispatches a lone warrior to safeguard Sarah. Can he stop the virtually indestructible killing machine?
Genres: Action Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-10-26
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Doctor Mordrid
Overview: Bound by hate and a mystical amulet that holds the powers of life and death, two immortal wizards meet for the last time in an ancient struggle of good versus evil.
Genres: Fantasy Action Horror Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-11-02
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Moon 44
Overview: Year 2038: The mineral resources of the earth are drained, in space there are fights for the last deposits on other planets and satellites. This is the situation when one of the bigger mining corporations has lost all but one mineral moons and many of their fully automatic mining robots are disappearing on their flight home. Since nobody else wants the job, they send prisoners to defend the mining station. Among them undercover agent Stone, who shall clear the whereabouts of the expensive robots. In an atmosphere of corruption, fear and hatred he gets between the fronts of rivaling groups.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-02-15
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Epoch
Overview: Disaster strikes as a specialised team of investigators struggle to find out the truth about a strange monolith which sends out an intercontinental signal.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-24
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¡Three Amigos!
Overview: A trio of unemployed silent film actors are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village in search of someone to stop a malevolent bandit.
Genres: Comedy Western Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-12
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DragonHeart
Overview: In an ancient time when majestic fire-breathers soared through the skies, a knight named Bowen comes face to face and heart to heart with the last dragon on Earth, Draco. Taking up arms to suppress a tyrant king, Bowen soon realizes his task will be harder than he'd imagined: If he kills the king, Draco will die as well.
Genres: Fantasy Action Adventure Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-31
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Epoch Evolution
Overview: 10 years since the the first Alien object called Torus arose, two more have risen. The first torus changed the worlds view dramatically not just political but even on a religious basis. Dr. Mason Rand is on the run from religious zealots, Genesis Coalition, who fear the epidemic ramifications that will be brought on because of what DR. Rand knows.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-11-29
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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Overview: A group of heroic warriors has only six days to save the planet in "Mortal Kombat Annihilation." To succeed they must survive the most spectacular series of challenges any human, or god, has ever encountered as they battle an evil warlord bent on taking control of Earth.
Genres: Action Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-11-11
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Lionheart
Overview: Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dangerous clandestine fights.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-06-07
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Cobra
Overview: A tough-on-crime street cop must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far reaching plans.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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The Last of the Just
Overview: A religious thriller that centers on a theory: 30 people have been chosen by God to maintain the balance of world as we know it. These "Chosen Ones" have been methodically exterminated throughout history and it is now time to take out the last of the them.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2008-02-29
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The Order
Overview: When Rudy, an artifacts smuggler, goes to Jerusalem to rescue his kidnapped archeologist father, he faces deportation by a scheming police chief. Now, to find his dad and recover a sacred scroll, he'll have to outwit officials and a ruthless sect. With the help of a beautiful Israeli cop, Rudy battles a faction of religious zealots determined to see a holy war at all costs.
Genres: Adventure Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-05-05
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Fist of the Warrior
Overview: First-class assassin Lee Choe has spent years working for the mob. When his handler turns on him by killing his girlfriend and framing him for the murder, Lee stops at nothing to seek revenge. He fights back with a vengeance and violently punishes those who played a part in the death of his innocent love.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-06-04
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Dragonquest
Overview: When an ancient warlord summons a mythological beast, a young hero must complete a series of quests to awaken the dragon that will defeat the monster.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-03-31
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Rage and Honor
Overview: Witnessing a drug deal involving local gang members and cops, an Australian police officer feels he can no longer be just an observer. He joins forces with a local teacher who just happens to be a karate expert and together they try to take back the streets.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-05-08
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In the Cold of the Night
Overview: High profile fashion photographer Scott Bruin has been suffering from a series of increasingly disturbing and violent dreams in which he savagely attacks and murders a young woman. Fearing for his sanity, Scott begins to investigate these strange visions but slowly starts to believe that these all-too-real seeming nightmares might not be dreams after all and that the woman in them is in imminent danger.
Genres: Horror Drama Mystery Romance Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-08-16
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Roney's Point
Overview: An asylum in West Virginia and the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area are the backdrop to this dark psychological thriller, which unravels a complex chain of events between action, intrigue and religion: a detective, a sheriff and a psychologist must solve a series. of murders parallel to biblicalism before a symbol of them becomes the next sacrificial victim.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
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Nightwish
Overview: A professor and four graduate students journey to a crumbling mansion to investigate paranormal activity and must battle ghosts, aliens and satanic entities.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-12-05
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Miracle Mile
Overview: After 30 years of searching, Harry has finally met the girl of his dreams. Unfortunately, before they even have a chance to go on their first date, Harry intercepts some chilling news: WWIII has begun and nuclear missiles will destroy Los Angeles in less than an hour!
Genres: Romance Drama Science Fiction Thriller Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-05-19
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Pass the Ammo
Overview: A corrupt television preacher and his congregation are held hostage by a woman, her lover, and her two cousins in an attempt to avenge the theft of her inheritance. A quirky look at the dishonesty of the televangelist industry.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-03-04
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Ted & Venus
Overview: Ted is a 1970s Venice Beach poet who spends his days drifting along the boardwalk, reciting his poetry to anyone who will listen. His life changes when a bikini-clad beauty named Linda strolls by him. Instantly, Ted believes he's found his "Venus" and becomes obsessed with Linda. He tries to woo her with poetry, obscene phone calls and romantic overtures, all to disastrous effect.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-08-08
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Hired to Kill
Overview: A fashion photographer and seven models travel to a South American island fortress, ostensibly to do a fashion shoot. In reality, the photographer is a mercenary and their job is to free an imprisoned rebel leader
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-10
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Put Up Your Dux: The True Story of Bloodsport
Overview: A documentary about the true life story of world renowned martial artist Frank Dux.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-01
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Catch the Heat
Overview: Gorgeous Checkers Goldberg, a police detective, goes undercover as a stripper in order to stop a ruthless kingpin who has been using unsuspecting starlets in order to smuggle drugs into the United States. With her hot looks, street smarts and martial arts prowess, Goldberg seems to have everything she needs to catch this violent criminal -- and will stop at nothing to get the job done.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-01
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Perfect Target
Overview: A soldier now a mercenary, has been brought to a foreign country by a former associate to aid in the security of that country's president. But it appears that he's been set up as the man to take the fall for the president's assassination. He escapes and joins the rebels to clear his name and to expose the true person behind the president's assassination.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-09-11
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Spirit of a Denture
Overview: Dr. Middling is a dentist longing for adventure, while his "saucy wench" of an assistant tries to take him out for drinks. He finally finds his adventure when a pirate named Jasper Crow comes complaining of tooth pain. Afraid of needles, Dr. Middling resorts to irrational measures to help ease the pain. After he completes his job, Crow leaves, leaving Dr. Middling yearning of adventure satisfied and decides to go out for drinks- only to find out he has a lot more patients to treat.
Genres: Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-05-11
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The Owl
Overview: After the violent murder of his family, a man becomes a vigilante dispensing his own kind of justice to people in need. ["The Owl" originally aired on CBS as a 48-minute pilot for a series that was not picked up. It was later expanded to an 84-minute telefilm for international markets by incorporating deleted scenes and lengthy montage sequences. Director Tom Holland had his name removed from the longer version.]
Genres: Action TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-08-03
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The Naked Truth
Overview: Two friends, both named Frank, accidentally obtain a suitcase at the airport. It contains incriminating evidence against a mafia boss, who sends his Terminator-like lackie to find them. The Franks hide by impersonating make-up women for a beauty pageant. While in drag, the mafioso falls in love with one of the Franks.
Genres: Comedy Crime Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-29
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Inside The X-Files
Overview: Inside the X-Files for a behind-the-scenes look at the show. Also included are interviews with the cast and creator Chris Carter, never before seen segments from the show, outtakes and a sneak preview of the upcoming feature film.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-01
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Commando Squad
Overview: An American narcotics agent takes her squad to Mexico, where she must break up a drug-smuggling gang that has also kidnapped her boyfriend.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-06-01
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Finding Love in Quarantine: The Movie
Overview: Amid a crisis that has forced everyone into quarantine, Rick Baldwin is seeking sanity – and maybe even…. love?
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-02-16
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The Extendables
Overview: A struggling and publicly disgraced Hollywood icon gets another shot at mega stardom when he is hired to star and direct an action movie in Uzbekistan.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-08-22
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Alien Nation
Overview: A few years from now, Earth will have the first contact with an alien civilization. These aliens, known as Newcomers, slowly begin to be integrated into human society after years of quarantine.
Genres: Science Fiction Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-10-07
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Joe Dirt
Overview: Joe Dirt is a janitor with a mullet hairdo, acid-washed jeans and a dream to find the parents that he lost at the Grand Canyon when he was a belligerent, trailer park-raised eight-year-old. Now, blasting Van Halen in his jacked-up economy car, the irrepressibly optimistic Joe hits the road alone in search of his folks.
Genres: Mystery Adventure Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-04-10
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Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
Overview: TMZ exclusively sits down with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone as they discuss for the first time how their once-fierce rivalry led to two Hollywood icons forever being friends and brothers in arms.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-04-23
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You're So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night
Overview: An extensive look at the making of Fright Night (1985) and Fright Night Part 2 (1988) featuring exclusive interviews with cast and crew members, rare photographs, behind-the-scenes footage and more.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-02
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Fright Night Part 2
Overview: After three years of therapy Charley Brewster, now a college student, is convinced that Jerry Dandridge was a serial killer posing as a vampire. But when Regine, a mysterious actress and her entourage move into Peter Vincent's apartment block, the nightmare starts again - and this time it's personal!
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-04-07
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After the Shock
Overview: On October 17 1989, an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale rocked San Francisco. Presented here are some of the stories of the brave members of the public and emergency services who rescued people who were trapped in the rubble in houses or on the freeway.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-12
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Trafficked
Overview: In this story inspired by real characters, three girls from America, Nigeria and India are trafficked through an elaborate global network and enslaved in a Texas brothel, and must together attempt a daring escape to reclaim their freedom.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-06
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Hoax
Overview: An investigation into a camping trip gone wrong turns into a fight for survival when a team, including a brilliant primate specialist and led by a ruthless television producer, must come to grips with the possible existence of Bigfoot.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-20
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Big Muddy
Overview: Two brothers reconnect after many years because of their mother's sudden passing. Bo and Duncan float the same river they did as children, with more than an inheritance at stake. Will they revive their brotherly relationship, or will this be the beginning of the end?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-06-01
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An American Terror
Overview: Josh wakes each day to a series of Hells. Between uncaring parents and bullying at school he has little to live for. After a brutal event and ensuing humiliation of an online video, Josh and his friends decide to take revenge by staging a massacre at the homecoming dance. Searching for weapons, they find a man who perpetuates a far more murderous darkness than even their plot might suggest. Trapped in his lair, and finding a kidnapped girl from the opposite clique, the boys learn a lot about each other’s character and their own. Even if Josh can rescue the captive cheerleader, he must still lead them both out in time to stop his friend from completing the pact to massacre their school. An American Terror is an explosive and surprising modern day horror mash-up. Totally and relentlessly disquieting – great atmosphere and sound and perfectly gruesome.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-05-10
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Three Fugitives
Overview: On his first day after being released from jail for 14 armed bank robberies, Lucas finds himself caught up in someone else's robbery. Perry has decided to hold up the local bank to raise money so that he can keep his daughter, Meg, and get her the treatment she needs. Dugan, a detective, assumes Lucas helped plan the robbery, and hence Lucas, Perry and Meg become three fugitives.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-27
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The Arcadian
Overview: The Arcadian follows "The Lighthouse Keeper" on a story of revenge and redemption in a strange future world reminiscent of wild 1970s pop. The visual world of The Arcadian is an homage to the work of underground illustrators while creating something that is both unique and distinctive. Inspired in equal parts by samurai movies, rock operas, and underground comics, filming took place across four states (New York, New Jersey, California, Florida) as well as Nova Scotia, Canada to get the "feel" of the film's disjointed apocalypse right.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-28
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Disappearance
Overview: After the Author George Boulangé disappears from his sailboat one night, Detective Kenny Park must try to ascertain what happened by interviewing his wife, girlfriend and captain.
Genres: Romance Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-06-18
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Monsters Gone Wild
Overview: Fiends of every flavor go berserk in this collection of classic clips from more than 18 monster movies. Ghouls, ogres, vampires, zombies, wizards and creatures from beyond compete for screen time in this fright-fest packed with hair-raising scenes of monsters going absolutely wild. Extras include an interview with comic book legend Jack Kirby and behind-the-scenes footage from flicks such as "The Creeps," "Vampire Journals," "Shrieker" and more.
Genres: Documentary Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-13
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The Tragedy of Macbeth
Overview: Macbeth, the Thane of Glamis, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders his king and takes the throne for himself.
Genres: Drama War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-12-05
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Life Stinks
Overview: A rich businessman makes a bet he can survive on the streets of a rough Los Angeles neighborhood for 30 days completely penniless. During his stay he discovers another side of life and falls in love with a homeless woman.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-06-05
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If Tomorrow Comes
Overview: Fighting to escape the demons of his past, a young man involves his best friend in a struggle for survival.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-01-01
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You Talkin' To Me?
Overview: A young actor's fascination with Rober De Niro's TAXI DRIVER persona leads him into a morass of strange and obsessional behaviors.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-09-25
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Star Trek: Generations
Overview: Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D find themselves at odds with the renegade scientist Soran who is destroying entire star systems. Only one man can help Picard stop Soran's scheme...and he's been dead for seventy-eight years.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-18
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The Legend of Tillamook's Gold
Overview: Julie, a lonely fourteen year old girl, moves to Manzanita, an Oregon seaside town, from Los Angeles after her writer father, Robert, loses his job. Her family, including mother Kathryn and older sister Susan, has trouble adjusting to life in a small town. Julie parents struggle with her father's unemployment and her sister, Susan, finds solace in a summer fling with Tom.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-04-23
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Flight of the Living Dead
Overview: On a flight from Los Angeles to Paris, a mad scientist on the run from the CIA is transporting a coffin containing the body of a colleague infected with a genetically modified virus. While the 747 crosses a violent thunderstorm, the instability of the aircraft allows the corpse to get out of its container.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-04-06
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Love's Christmas Journey
Overview: While still mourning the loss of her husband and daughter, recently widowed Ellie King visits her brother Aaron Davis and his children for Christmas. Ellie does her best to enjoy the holidays, even making new friends with Mrs. Thompson, a local shop keeper, and handsome admirer Deputy Strode. Settling in nicely with her brother's family, Ellie also meets Erik, a young man abandoned by his outlaw father whom Aaron has taken in as one of his own. When Aaron travels out of town to purchase adjacent land for farming, Ellie agrees to watch his children, but the season’s festivities are threatened when Aaron goes missing.
Genres: TV Movie Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-05
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Dark Games
Overview: Detective Dave Reinhart takes a special interest in the story of a 13 year old troublemaker, Jake Wincott, who stumbles upon an attempted rape while cutting through the woods, barely escaping the clutches of psychotic Alex Rooker.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-07-11
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I Am That Man
Overview: Struggling to come to terms with the break-up of his marriage and his reintegration into civilian life, former Navy SEAL John Beckett contemplates returning to what he knows best, war. When a close friend is brutally murdered in a racially motivated attack, Beckett calls upon his specialized military skills to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Has he found a new sense of purpose, or will this be his last mission?
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-01
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Made Vicious
Overview: Jim (Larry Herron), is a widower trying to raise his daughter while keeping the peace in a small town. While dealing with his debt to Victor (Tom Sizemore), a mobster, a monster is awakened and begins to wreak havoc. Shara Connolly plays Darla, owner of the local diner; Jaime Gallagher plays the monster; and Brian Thompson plays Al, one of Victor's goons.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-07
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Beyond the Game
Overview: In a reality show that’s too real, the contestants are dying. Now only one will survive… Beyond The Game! Kill or be Killed! Beyond the Game has contestants believing they are part of a reality show, but in reality, they are forced to fight to survive.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-12-31
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The Guardian
Overview: Known as "The Guardian," renowned cat burglar and sixth-degree Kenpo Karate black belt Ray Angelotti, emerges from prison a changed man, determined to right wrongs and make up for his past misdeeds. In order to save Tess - the sister who was murdered in his stead - from the demons which torment her in the world beyond, Ray must save troubled souls on earth from falling into the clutches of the evil which tempts them.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Bouncers
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-05-01
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Firefight
Overview: A squad of Marines on a hilltop in Vietnam calls for a Medevac after a sniper wounds one of them. Before the Medevac helicopter can come down for a landing, the Marines are attacked by a large force of Vietcong. After a brutal battle, resulting in more wounded Marines, they're able to repel the attack, but then the helicopter is hesitant to land.
Genres: Action War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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