 An American Haunting 2006  PG-13, 84 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Courtney Solomon
Cast: Donald Sutherland, Sissy Spacek, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Matthew Marsh, James D'Arcy, Thom Fell, Sam Alexander, Gaye Brown, Zoe Thorne, Miquel Brown, Shauna Shim, Howard Rosenstein
Based on true events between the years 1818-1820 that were documented by the State of Tennessee, this haunting story takes place in Red River, Tennessee, where young Betsy Bell (Rachel Hurd-Wood) is chased, slapped, dragged, and terrorized by a poltergeist–despite efforts by her desperate parents, John and Lucy (Donald Sutherland and Sissy Spacek), to rid their home of the evil spirit.
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Case of Evil 2002 TV, 90 min.
Genre: Action / Mystery
Director: Graham Theakston
Cast: James D'Arcy, Vincent D'Onofrio, Roger Morlidge, Richard E. Grant, Gabrielle Anwar, Nicholas Gecks, Peter-Hugo Daly, Struan Rodger, Mihai Bisericanu, Sandu Mihai Gruia
Young Sherlock Holmes (James D'Arcy) is not the staid man depicted by Sir A. Conan Doyle, but a brash investigator who enjoys his popularity. He gains experience and some humility when he first meets the dastardly Professor Moriarty (Vincent D'Onofrio) while investigating a series of murders. Holmes even becomes Moriarty's prisoner where he is introduced to heroin.
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 Dot the I 2003 R, 92 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Matthew Parkhill
Cast: Gael Garcia Bernal, Natalia Verbeke, James D'Arcy, Tom Hardy, Charlie Cox, Yves Aubert, Myfanwy Waring, Michael Webber, Jonathan Kydd, Michael Elwyn, Len Collin, Tasha de Vasconcelos
Flamenco dancer Carmen (Natalia Verbeke) and rich, boring Barnaby (James D'Arcy) are engaged to be married, but as the wedding date draws near, Carmen is attracted to Brazilian actor Kit (Gael Garcia Bernal) who she can't get out of her mind. But, watch out. All is not as it seems.
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 Exorcist: The Beginning 2004  R, 114 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: Renny Harlin
Cast: Stellan Skarsgard, Izabella Scorupco, James D'Arcy, Remy Sweeney, Julian Wadham, Andrew French, Ralph Brown, Ben Cross, David Bradley, Alan Ford, Israel Aduramo, Patrick O'Kane
After three directors and one complete re-filming, the fourth "Exorcist" film was finally released. It is a blood-filled prequel to the classic that follows Father Merrin (Stellan Skarsgard) before he performed the exorcism. Haunted by the memories of the brutality suffered by his people during World War II, Merrin loses his faith in God and leaves Holland. Trained as an archeologist, he joins an excavation in Kenya. An ancient church–in perfect condition–is unearthed. But soon strange and brutal events begin, and Merrin sees the face of Evil that has haunted him over the years.
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 2003  PG-13, 138 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Peter Weir
Cast: Russell Crowe, Paul Bettany, James D'Arcy, Edward Woodall, Chris Larkin, Max Pirkis, Jack Randall, Max Benitz, Lee Ingleby, Richard Pates, Robert Pugh, Richard McCabe
During the Napoleonic Wars, the HMS Sunrise is attacked by a much larger vessel, the French warship Archeron. But, the Sunrise escapes and Captain Jack Aubrey (Russell Crowe), with his ship undergoing repairs, decides to pursue the Archeron. The battle ensues, but the real story revolves around relationships of officers and crew of the Sunrise as well as the friendship of Capt. Aubrey and the ship's doctor, Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany), as they face almost impossible odds. Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and won for Best Cinematography.
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Revelation 2001 R, 111 min.
Genre: Adventure / Drama / Fantasy / Thriller
Director: Stuart Urban
Cast: Terence Stamp, James D'Arcy, Natasha Wightman, Udo Kier, Liam Cunningham, Derek Jacobi, Celia Imrie, Ron Moody, Heathcote Williams, Charlotte Weston, Vernon Dobtcheff, Manuel Cauchi, Alan Talbot, Pip Torrens, Diran Meghreblian
Dating from the time of Jesus Christ, a box called "Loculus" was fought over for centuries. Originally, there were two images on its panels, but through history more were added. Many tried to unlock the secret of the box throughout the years, but without success. After missing for hundreds of years, it has surfaced, and the battle is on to get it and again attempt to unlock its secrets. But, the demonic protector of the box (Udo Kier) unleashes his fury on anyone attempting to get the Loculus.
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| 1. An American Haunting (2006)
2. Case of Evil (2002)
3. Dot the I (2003)
4. Exorcist: The Beginning (2004)
5. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)
6. Revelation (2001)
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