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- Josh Hartnett, Melissa George, Danny HustonIn the chilling horror thriller 30 Days of Night, Barrow, Alaska's northernmost town, plunges into a month-long darkness. Sheriff Eben Oleson (Josh Hartnett) and his estranged wife, Stella (Melissa George), find themselves battling a savage group of blood-thirsty vampires led by Marlow (Danny Huston). As the sun sets for an extended period, the town becomes a gruesome playground for this relentless predator. The townspeople's survival hinges on Eben and Stella's bravery and cunning. Amidst the perpetual night and Arctic cold, they wage a desperate fight against time and terror.Moreย 30 Days of Night
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- Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, David WenhamWith the globe on the brink of World War II, Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) travels from Britain to Australia to inspect a cattle ranch she inherited. Reluctantly joining forces with a rugged local known as the Drover (Hugh Jackman), she sets out on a cattle drive across hundreds of miles of harsh terrain to save her ranch. But when they finally reach the town of Darwin, they must contend with the same Japanese bombers that just rained death upon Pearl Harbor.Moreย Australia
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- Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett SmithIn the gritty cityscape of Los Angeles, the movie Collateral unfolds. Max (Jamie Foxx), a hardworking taxi driver with dreams bigger than his current reality, unknowingly picks up Vincent (Tom Cruise), a cold-blooded contract killer. As night descends, Vincent forces Max into a chilling odyssey through the urban underbelly, executing hits that punctuate the darkness. This Michael Mann-directed thriller is a high-stakes ride, spinning tension and action into a tight narrative. A notable aspect is Foxx's Academy Award-nominated performance, bringing depth to an ordinary man trapped in extraordinary circumstances.Moreย Collateral
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- Clive Owen, Jennifer Aniston, Vincent CasselTemptation and a difficult home life leave Charles (Clive Owen) open to an affair with Lucinda (Jennifer Aniston), whom he meets during his commute. Both are married with children, and it isn't long before they are together in a sleazy motel. However, a thug named LaRoche (Vincent Cassel) bursts into the room and attacks them, and they can't report it without their families discovering the affair. As if the violation wasn't enough, LaRoche then calls Charles to blackmail him.Moreย Derailed
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- Channing Tatum, Dennis Quaid, Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeG.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, an action-packed blockbuster, introduces us to Duke (Channing Tatum) and Ripcord (Marlon Wayans), two soldiers who are thrust into the world of a high-tech secret military unit. This group, known as G.I. Joe, is led by General Hawk (Dennis Quaid) and includes specialized operatives like Scarlett (Rachel Nichols) and Snake Eyes (Ray Park). When weapons developer McCullen (Christopher Eccleston) crafts nanomites - microscopic robots capable of mass destruction - it's up to the Joes to stop him. Aided by their advanced technology and united in their commitment to global security, they face off against these grave threats in a thrilling battle for the fate of humanity.
- Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Miranda OttoTwo centuries after Dr. Frankenstein assembles and reanimates his creature, Adam (Aaron Eckhart) is still living. He becomes embroiled in a war between two immortal races: gargoyles, the traditional protectors of mankind, and evil demons. Since Adam is neither human nor demon, gargoyle Queen Leonore (Miranda Otto) and demon Prince Naberius (Bill Nighy) each want him for their own purposes. It is up to Adam to discover his inner humanity and the reason for his continued existence.
Kick
Radha Mitchell, Martin HendersonKick is an Australian film produced and directed by Lynda Heys. It stars Russell Page, Rebecca Yates and Martin Henderson. It was released on 14 December 1999 in Australia.- Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando BloomIn Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) finds himself on an unexpected journey to reclaim his ship, the Black Pearl, from cursed pirates. Alongside him is blacksmith Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), who's desperate to rescue his love, Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), kidnapped by these supernatural sea-robbers. This adventure-fantasy flick, directed by Gore Verbinski, offers a thrilling blend of humor, swashbuckling action and eerie curses. It earned five Academy Award nominations, cementing its status in the annals of modern cinematic classics.
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- Caitlin Stasey, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Lincoln LewisEllie Linton (Caitlin Stasey), a teen from an Australian coastal town, leads her friends (Rachel Hurd-Wood, Lincoln Lewis) on an excursion to a camp deep in the woods, dubbed "Hell." Upon their return, the youths find that their town has been overrun by an enemy army, and their friends and family have been imprisoned. When the hostile invaders become alerted to their presence, Ellie and her friends band together to escape -- and strike back against -- this mysterious enemy.