Keyword: based on short story

The Lottery

7.2

1969

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An adaptation of Shirley Jacksons short story of the same name, The Lottery tells the story of a shocking annual tradition in a small village.

Phase IV

6.2

1974

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Desert ants suddenly form a collective intelligence and begin to wage war on the inhabitants. It is up to two scientists and a stray girl they rescue from the ants to destroy them.

45 Years

7.1

2015

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A married couple preparing to celebrate their wedding anniversary receives shattering news that promises to forever change the course of their lives.

The Princess of Montpensier

6.5

2010

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Based on the classic didactic novel, the action centers on the noble lady who soon becomes exposed to the sexual and political intrigues of the French court of the religious wars era.

Across the Bridge

7.2

1957

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A wealthy businessman attempts to run to Mexico to escape capture for embezzlement. On the way, he switches identities for a visa but that only complicates matters.

House of Usher

7

1960

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Upon entering his fiancées family mansion, a man discovers a savage family curse and fears that his future brother-in-law has entombed his bride-to-be prematurely.

O. Henry's Full House

7.3

1952

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John Steinbeck introduces a quintet of five of O. Henrys most celebrated stories from his New York Period (1902-1910) in this anthology film.

The Secret Lives of Dentists

6.3

2002

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An introspective dentists suspicions about his wifes infidelity stresses his mental well being and family life to the breaking point.

The Fourth Wise Man

7

1985

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Artaban is a young Magus (Wise Man) who desires to follow the star to the birthplace of the coming King, against the counsel of his friends and family. Carrying three precious jewels to give to the baby Messiah, Artaban and his reluctant servant Orontes set off to join the caravan of the three other wise men. They miss the caravan, but Artaban continues the search for his King, always one step behind. Artaban spends much of his remaining wealth and all of his energy helping the poor and unfortunate people he meets, until at the end of his life he finally finds Jesus--at His trial! Has Artaban wasted his life in a foolish quest? Will he ever get the chance to present his gifts to the King?

Rain

6.9

1932

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A prostitute newly arrived in the South Pacific finds herself at odds with a stern missionary determined to save her soul.

The Boy

5.5

2015

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An intimate portrait of a 9-year-old sociopaths growing fascination with death.

East Palace, West Palace

6.4

1996

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A-Lan, a young gay writer, being attracted to a young policeman named Xiao Shi, manages to have himself arrested and interrogated for a whole night. Xiao Shis attitude shifts from revulsion to fascination and, finally, to attraction.