Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.
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IMDB 6.2 | Sep , 2017
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IMDB 7.9 | Jun , 1951
An arrogant reporter exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to revitalize his career.The Secret in Their Eyes
IMDB 8 | Aug , 2009
Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.The 39 Steps
IMDB 6.2 | Mar , 1959
In London, a diplomat accidentally becomes involved in the death of a British agent who's after a spy ring that covets British military secrets.Riff-Raff
IMDB 6.2 | Jun , 1947
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IMDB 6.3 | Jun , 1946
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IMDB 7 | Nov , 1949
A man of humble beginnings and honest intentions rises to power by nefarious means. Along for the wild ride are an earnest reporter, a heretofore classy society girl, and a too-clever-for-her-own-good political flack.Detective
IMDB 5 | Feb , 2007
Reshmi, the wife of a young political leader, Mohan Kumar, commits suicide just when he is gearing up for a by-election. An inquiry team led by Shyam Prasad is tasked to find out the reason behind it.The Cohasset Snuff Film
IMDB 3.7 | Oct , 2012
In 2009, the small town of Cohasset, Massachusetts was rocked with tragedy. A 17-year-old high school senior named Collin Mason murdered three classmates. All the murders were videotaped and uploaded to the Internet via bit torrent sites and for three days, the world viewed the murders of these three innocent teens. Through legal action, the parents of the victims were able to remove all footage from the Internet and the town tried to save face by pretending it never happened. Bootleg copies of this footage are still passed around and downloaded through illegal means. The impact of this video is still being felt in Cohasset today. The video has become infamous, and is now referred to as The Cohasset Snuff Film.S.O.S Tidal Wave
IMDB 5.7 | Jun , 1939
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IMDB 0 | Dec , 2017
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IMDB 5.5 | Jul , 1980
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IMDB 5.7 | Jul , 1973
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IMDB 6.4 | Nov , 1967
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IMDB 6.7 | Feb , 1966
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IMDB 6.3 | Oct , 1951
The big national crime syndicate has moved into town, partnering up with local crime boss Nick Scanlon. McQuigg, the only honest police captain on the force, and his loyal patrolman, Johnson, take on the violent Nick.ExTerminators
IMDB 5.4 | Mar , 2009
Alex is a lonely accountant whose one act of rage results in her being sentenced to court-ordered therapy. There she meets Stella, the owner of a small extermination business who uses her car as a weapon, and Nikki, a dental technician with the face of an angel and the mind of a sociopath. Together these women form their own "silent revolution", wreaking havoc on the abusive men in their lives.Tension
IMDB 6.9 | Nov , 1949
Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.