Starring Sorcha Cusack (Tame) and Michael Jayston (Flesh And Blood) this 1973 BBC television adaption of the classics novel follows the fortunes of heroine Jane Eyre who begins her life as an orphan without a penny to her name. Jane Eyre is a poor orphan brought up by a wealthy Aunt who is determined she should never forget her impoverished background. Surviving the cruelty of an oppressive boarding school she becomes the governess of Thornfield Hall owned by the en
After the technical achievement of Babe, it was almost inevitable that "talking animal" effects would be applied to the serious themes of George Orwell's Animal Farm. A bitterly satirical indictment of Stalinist Russia and the failure of Communism, Orwell's 1945 novel is a time-honoured classic, so it's only fitting that this TNT production remains largely faithful to Orwell's potent narrative. A showcase for the impressive creations of Jim Henson's Creature Shop (where director John Stephenson was a veteran supervisor), the film employs animatronic creatures and computer animation to tell the story of uprising, unity, and tragic rebellion among the farm animals.The politics of "Animalism" are initially effective, ousting enemy humans according to rules ordained by Old Major, the barnyard pig whose death sets the stage for the corruptive influence of the pig Napoleon, who cites superior intelligence as his right to dominance. This tyrannical reign destroys the farm's stability, and the film--decidedly not for young children--preserves Orwell's dark, cynical view of absolute power corrupting absolutely. Particularly effective is a propaganda film shown to the barnyard collective, and certain scenes--while not as impressive as the Babe films--powerfully convey the force of Orwell's story through animal "performance". Animal Farm occasionally falters in its emotional impact (the fate of the horse Boxer should be heart-rending, and it isn't), but it's certainly blessed with an elite voice cast, including Peter Ustinov, Patrick Stewart, Pete Postlethwaite, Julia Ormond, Kelsey Grammer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Paul Scofield, and Ian Holm. Not the masterpiece it might've been, this is nevertheless a worthy representation of Orwell's novel. --Jeff Shannon
""If you break through the Earth's crust now you'll release forces you never dreamed existed!"" 20th Century Earth: unhinged scientist Professor Stahlman is attempting the first penetration of the Earth's crust in a top secret drilling project called Inferno. His purpose? To tap into a new energy source at the core. But at what cost? When the Doctor is called in with his companion Liz Shaw to oversee the project he soon develops grave misgivings. Things begin to go very wrong
David Jason is the gritty and dogged Detective Inspector Jack Frost a man who has little time for paperwork or the orthodox approach. This release features all the episodes from Series Five of A Touch of Frost. Episode titles: Penny For The Guy House Calls True Confessions No Other Love.
The family-slaughtering serial killer known as Jerry Blake has survived the stabbing by his stepdaughter and has been committed to a psychiatric hospital in Puget Sound. By playing on the new psychiatrist's naive desire to help he makes an escape. He then sets up a new identity as Gene Clifford whose death he reads in the newspaper and moves into the new Palm Meadows suburb which is being touted as the perfect family environment. There he pursues divorced realtor Carol Grayland and
Blending the gritty fast pace of murder investigations with the warmth and chaos of family life this new detective series is a fresh take on modern day policing set in contemporary Manchester. DCI Janine Lewis who is passionately committed to her work and family is back after her maternity leave. She is separated from wayward husband Pete and strives to balance the responsibilities of her pressured career with the demand of her four children.
BJ McDonnell directs the third instalment in this series of slasher horror movies starring Kane Hodder as a bayou-dwelling serial killer. After Marybeth (Danielle Harris)'s parents were brutally murdered by the hatchet-wielding Victor Crowley (Hodder) she became consumed with the need to avenge their deaths. Continuing on from the end of 'Hatchet II' (2010) which saw her blow the killer's head off with a shotgun, Marybeth has since been arrested for the murders of the numerous other bodies fo...
There is a lot of strange and weird goings on in the little village of Deddington. For centuries a pack of werewolves have resided in the sleepy town but when local girl Charlotte meets a particularly gruesome death, the town is descended upon by reporters, crazy detectives and lunatic hunters desperate to get their story, solve the crime and kill the beasts. But these wolves are smart very smart.
An insightful examination of class barriers in England in the 1920s, following the romance between a wealthy young widow and her hired chauffeur. While recovering from a nervous breakdown, she starts a love affair with the chauffeur, but after she begins to recover her mental stability, the barriers rise once again.
A Touch of Frost is one of Britain's most successful detective series and stars award-winning actor David Jason as Detective Inspector Jack Frost a policeman with a knack for attracting trouble. Set in the dreary town of Denton Frost approaches each case with his characteristic dry wit and a sense of moral justice. Features the complete series 6-12.
Set within the steamy world of international show jumping Rupert Campbell-Black ad Jake Lovell are top riders and sworn enemies both in and out of the ring. Their bitter rivalry has been escalating until it ultimately erupts at the Los Angeles Olympics with devastating conclusions. The first of the Rutshire chronicles Riders is an explosive mix of romance sex and adventure.
Kenneth Branagh's staging of the classic Shakespeare play.
Joan Collins gives an instantly memorable performance as a stripper cursed by a dwarf to give birth to a demonic child in this classic '70s exploitation horror directed by Hammer/Amicus veteran Peter Sasdy. Co-starring Eileen Atkins, Ralph Bates, Donald Pleasence and Caroline Munro, The Monster (aka I Don't Want to be Born) is featured here as a brand-new remaster from original film elements in its original theatrical aspect ratio. There's something wrong with Lucy and Gino's little boy... born with what seems to be abnormal strength and an innate hatred of people, he appears to enjoy inflicting injury on others. Doctors are baffled, but a nun is convinced that the baby is possessed. Then events take such a murderous turn that few can afford to ignore the nun's warnings! Special Features: Brand-new audio commentary from the cult Second Features podcast team Theatrical trailer Alternative I Don't Want to be Born titles Image gallery Limited edition booklet written by Adrian Smith
IN PRISTINE 4K RESOLUTION SUPERVISED BY STEVEN SPIELBERG. BEST PICTURE ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER°°(1993) Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Steven Spielberg's cinematic masterpiece, Schindler's List, one of the most historically significant films of all time. Winner°° of seven Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Director, this incredible true story follows the enigmatic Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust. It is the triumph of one man who made a difference and the drama of those who survived one of the darkest chapters in human history because of what he did. Meticulously restored from the original film negative in pristine 4K resolution and supervised by Steven Spielberg, Schindler's List is a powerful story whose lessons of courage and faith continue to inspire generations. FOR THE COMPLETE 4K ULTRA HD EXPERIENCE WITH HDR, YOU NEED: Ultra HD Blu-ray⢠players will also play all of your current Blu-ray⢠discs. If you are not connected to a 4K television, the player will output a standard HD signal DISC ONE: 4K ULTRA HD MOVIE FOR THE ULTIMATE MOVIE WATCHING EXPERIENCE, THIS DISC FEATURES: ¢ 4X sharper picture than HD ¢ HDR (HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE) for brilliant brights and deepest darks ¢ IMMERSIVE AUDIO for a multi-dimensional sound experience DISC TWO & THREE: BLU-RAY⢠MOVIE + BONUS FEATURES SCHINDLER'S LIST : 25 YEARS LATER: Director Steven Spielberg joins actors Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Embeth Davidtz and Caroline Goodall at the Triibeca Film Festival to reflect on the making of the film and its legacy. VOICES FROM THE LIST: A feature-length documentary with testimonies from Holocaust survivors and archival footage. USC SHOAH FOUNDATION STORY WITH STEVEN SPIELBERG DISC TWO & THREE AND MORE
BBC One's heartwarming drama proves that home really is what you make it. Frank (Larry Lamb), is struggling to find the energy or enthusiasm to run Daffodil Dunes Holiday Park on the picturesque North Wales coast; recently widowed he is feeling the loss of his beloved wife. When his flighty daughter Carys (Caroline Sheen), and grandson Dylan, show up at his 71st birthday party and announce they are staying for good, Frank wonders if it s not time for him to just sell up and start again, especially as local estate agent, Iona Driscoll (Hayley Mills), has a very tempting offer for him to consider in more ways than one. But Carys convinces her dad to let her become the park's new manager, prompting a flurry of hare-brained schemes as she attempts to attract new customers and appease the long-term residents the park already has. Carys also has to deal with her feelings for ex-fiancé Danny, who runs the local pub with his new partner, Tanya. Can she stay away from the man she jilted at the altar?
Frank Zito (a career performance by co-writer/co-executive producer Joe Spinell of 'Rocky' and 'The Godfather' fame) is a deeply disturbed man haunted by the traumas of unspeakable childhood abuse. And when these horrific memories begin to scream inside his mind Frank prowls the seedy streets of New York City to stalk and slaughter innocent young women. Now Frank has begun a relationship with a beautiful photographer (Caroline Munro of 'The Spy Who Loved Me') yet his vile compulsions remain. These are the atrocities of a human monster. This is the story of a maniac. Experience 'Maniac' like you've never seen or heard it before. Directed by William Lustig and featuring landmark gore effects by Tom Savini ('Dawn of the Dead') this notorious classic was censored all over the world for its graphic violence and remains banned in England and Germany to this day. But 'Maniac' is more than just one of the most relentlessly depraved films of our time; It is quite possibly one of the most disturbing horror movies ever made...
Using ground-breaking digital technology director Eric Rohmer inserts his actors into painted backdrops to relay the story of the French Revolution as told by Grace Elliot a Scottish aristocrat and the Duc d'Orleans's former mistress...
'A small transgression provokes a vertiginous avalanche of Evil - until the moment the forces of Good arrive' - Robert Bresson Bresson's classic film adapted from a story by Tolstoy tells of the tragic train of events which ensue when two schoolboys pass a forged banknote in a photography shop. The note is passed to the unwitting Yvon a delivery driver who is arrested for possessing it. Despite being let off by the court Yvon loses his job and becomes trapped in a disastrous sp
Anna Joyce Claude and Lucia are all students under the tutelage of Constance Dumas a renowned film instructor. Lucia movies in with the other girls in a small house outside of Paris. Soon after Lucia is attacked on the street outside her home and saved by a mysterious stranger. Then she discovers that the stranger is involved with all the girls and is hiding a dark secret inside the house.
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