Devils Advocate (1997)(Netflix) A riveting thriller that revolves around a life of a lawyer, his incredible success and the darkness that comes along with it. Director – Taylor Hackford Based on – Devils’s Advocate by Andrew Neiderman Cast – Al Pacino, Keanu Reeves, Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Judith Ivey, Craig T Nelson Plot Kevin Lomax […]
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Toofaan (Drama/ Sports/ Prime Video/ 2021) A sports drama cum underdog story cum love story cum melodrama that revolves around a Tapori extortionist turned boxer turned family man turned boxer! Director- Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Writer – Anjum Rajabali, Vijay Maurya, Farhan Akhtar Cast – Farhan Akhtar, Paresh Rawal, Mrunal Thakur, Mohan Agashe, Hussain Dalal,Supriya Pathak, […]
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Shutter (Thai/ 2004/ Netflix) This thai horror revolves around a young couple who have an accident while driving and their life is never the same again… But it’s not as simple as you assume it to be. Writer/ Director – Banjong Pisanthanakun, Parkpoom Wongpoom Cast- Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee, Achita Sikamana Plotx Jane and her […]
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Burning (Korean) (2018) This psychological thriller, that revolves around three characters and their dynamics, says a lot and yet leaves a lot unsaid. Director – Lee Chang Dong Based on – Barn Burning by Haruki Murakami Cast – Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-seo Plot Lee Jong-su, an aspiring novelist meets Hae-mi, his childhood neighbour. […]
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The Dig (2021) (Netflix) An excavation, an exciting discovery, a real story that depicts faith, passion, diligence and many more subtle emotions. Director – Simon Stone Based on – The Dig by John Preston Cast – Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, Lily James, Archie Barnes,Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Ken Scott, Monica Dolan Plot Edith Pretty is a […]
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Haseen Dillruba (2021) A mystery that has all the ingredients of a thriller aka love triangle, love ,lust, infidelity, remorse, revenge and a death! Director – Vinil Mathew Writer – Kanika Dhillon Cast – Taapsee Pannu,Vikrant Massey, Harshvardhan Rane, Yamini Das, Dayashankar Pandey Plot The story opens to a blast, a death and an investigation […]
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The Holiday (2006) A breezy story that revolves around two women, dealing with heartbreaks, who swap homes for a vacation and find an unexpected but pleasant turn of life. Writer/Director – Nancy Meyers Cast – Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black, Elli Wallach, Rufus Sewell, Edward Burns Plot Irsi (Kate), a columnist in […]
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Dabbe: The Possession (2013) (Turkish) A mighty impressive horror film that is notable for its offbeat execution, superb story, atmospherics, suspense and unexpected climax. Writer/Director – Hasan Karacadag Cast – Irmak Ornek, Ali Murat Ozgen, Cansu Kurgun, Elcin Atamguc, Sultan Korogiu Kilic, Sabriye Gunuc, Can Tarakci, Nahide Ucar, Beren Ciftcisoy Plot In Turkey, Dr. Ebru, […]
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) A superbly engaging crime thriller that delves on the investigation of a teenager’s disappearance that happened decades back. Two unusual accomplices come together to crack the case while dealing with their majorly fucked up lives. Director – David Fincher Cast – Rooney Mara, Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer, Stellan […]
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What Will People Say (2017) This semi autobiographical story revolves around a Pakistani Norwegian teenager whose life is blown to shreds owing to her immigrant parents’ ruthless cultural extremism. Director/ Writer – Iram Haq Cast – Maria Mozhdah, Adil Hussain, Ekavali Khanna, Sheeba Chaddha, Farukh Zafar, Lalit Parimoo, Rohit Suresh Saraf, Ali Arfan Plot Nisha […]
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