The Apocalypse Watch 1997  TV, 174 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Patrick Bergin, John Shea, Virginia Madsen, Benedick Blythe, Malcolm Tierney, Al Matthews, Ted Maynard, Christopher Neame, David Cheung, James Aubrey, James Faulkner, Daphne Cheung, Glynis Barber, Alan Shearman, Geoffrey Toone
Terrorist attacks are breaking out across England, and two members of the CIA, brothers Drew and Harry (Patrick Bergin and John Shea), enter the fray to find out what is going on. They are joined by the girlfriend, Karin (Virginia Madsen), of their CIA brother who was killed by the terrorists. What they find is a vast organization of neo-Nazis. Based on a Robert Ludlum novel by the same name.
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Arabian Adventure 1979  G, 98 min.
Genre: Family / Fantasy
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Christopher Lee, Milo O'Shea, Oliver Tobias, Emma Samms, John Wyman, John Ratzenberger, Peter Cushing, Capucine, Mickey Rooney, Art Malik
Heroic Prince Hasar (Oliver Tobias) is sent by the evil Caliph Alquazar (Christopher Lee) to obtain the magical Rose of Elil that is the only thing that has enough power to destroy the Caliph. Prince Hasar is joined by young Majeed (Milo O'Shea) and his pet monkey on a perilous journey, but what will Prince Hasar do with that Rose of Elil if, and when, he finds it? Special effects are impressive in this made-for-kids adventure film about genies and flying carpets.
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At the Earth's Core 1976  PG, 90 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Doug McClure, Peter Cushing, Caroline Munro, Cy Grant, Godfrey James, Sean Lynch, Bobby Parr, Michael Crane, Keith Barron, Anthony Verner
Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel, this is the adventure of David Innes (Doug McClure) and scientist Abner Perry (Peter Cushing) who take off in Abner's earth-boring machine. The machine is more powerful than thought, and they end up in an underground civilization where the humanoids are slaves to giant winged birds with great powers. Can they save the day? Cheap, but somewhat fun.
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Diana: Her True Story 1993 TV, 180 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Serena Scott Thomas, David Threlfall, Elizabeth Garvie, Anne Stallybrass, Donald(2) Douglas, Jemma Redgrave, Jeremy Child, William Franklyn, Jean Anderson, Belle Connor, Anne Stallybrass, Tracy Hardwick, Aletta Lawson, Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy, Helen Masters
This disclosure about the British Royals tells the "real" story behind the marriage breakup of Princess Diana (Serena Scott Thomas) and Prince Charles (David Threlfall) that began with Diana's marriage to Prince Charles. The story follows her transformation into a public icon, her loneliness, and suicide attempts during the ill-fated marriage. When issued as a TV miniseries in Britain, the film was a big hit.
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From Beyond the Grave 1973 N/R, 98 min.
Genre: Horror / Fantasy
aka: Creatures
Creatures from Beyond the Grave
Tales from Beyond the Grave
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Peter Cushing, David Warner, Wendy Alnutt, Rosalind Ayres, Donald Pleasence, Ian Bannen, Diana Dors, Angela Pleasence, Margaret Leighton, Nyree Dawn Porter, Ian Ogilvy, Lesley-Anne Down, Jack Watson, Tommy Godfrey
The character of an antique shop proprietor (Peter Cushing) carries over into four short stories in this anthology involving cheating customers and how they must answer for their crimes by enduring supernatural fates imposed on them by the shop proprietor.
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In the Beginning 2000 TV, 185 min.
Genre: Adventure / Drama
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Martin Landau, Jacqueline Bisset, Bill Campbell, Eddie Cibrian, Diana Rigg, Fred Weller, Alan Bates, Steven Berkoff, Geraldine Chaplin, Christopher Lee, Art Malik, Amanda Donohoe
Bible stories from Genesis and Exodus are the focus of this two-part, made-for-TV miniseries, which includes the troubles and testing of Abraham (Martin Landau) and continues through the stories of Joseph (Eddie Cibrian) and his coat of many colors and Moses (Bill Campbell) and the Ten Commandments.
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 The Land That Time Forgot 1975 PG, 90 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Doug McClure, John McEnery, Susan Penhaligon, Keith Barron, Anthony Ainley, Roy Holder, Ron Pember, Steve(2) James
Based on the Edgar Rice Burroughs novel, this adventure story involves a German submarine that holds survivors of a ship they have just sunk captive, and, together, they discover the lost land of Caprona where dinosaurs still roam. There is a sequel: "The People That Time Forgot."
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Marco Polo 2007 TV, 176 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Ian Somerhalder, Brian Dennehy, B.D. Wong, Alan Shearman, Mark Jax, Kay Tong Lim, Christian Lee, Luo Yan, Keagan Kang, Melissa Sue Anderson, Desiree Ann Siahaan, Daxing Zhang
This made-for-TV offering follows the adventures of 13th-century Venetian explorer Marco Polo (Ian Somerhalder) who travels to China where he becomes an advisor to the emperor Kubla Khan (Brian Dennehy). Over a 20-year period, the Kahn sends Marco Polo and his servant Pedro (B.D. Wong) on a series of journeys to explore the wonders of new lands.
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Mary, Mother of Jesus 1999 TV, 94 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Christian Bale, Pernilla August, Melinda Kinnaman, David Threlfall, Geraldine Chaplin, Simone Bendix, Hywel Bennett, John Shrapnel, Robert Addie, Edward Hardwicke
This made-for-TV film tells the story of Mary of Nazareth (Pernilla August) raising her son, Jesus (Christian Bale), and their strong and loving relationship.
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Motel Hell 1980 R, 92 min.
Genre: Comedy / Horror / Thriller
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Rory Calhoun, Paul Linke, Nancy Parsons, Nina Axelrod, Wolfman Jack, Elaine Joyce, Monique St. Pierre, John Ratzenberger, Rosanne Katon, E. Hampton Beagle, Everett Creach, Michael Melvin, Marc Silver, Victoria Hartman, Gwil Richards
Vincent Smith (Rory Calhoun) uses both his motel ownership and smoked-meat roadside stand to develop his own delicious concoctions: a blend of human flesh and pork! A fair satire on gory movies, which is pretty gory itself.
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North and South II 1986  TV, 570 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Kirstie Alley, James Read, Parker Stevenson, Lee Horsley, Hal Holbrook, Patrick Swayze, Genie Francis, Wendy Kilbourne, David Carradine, Lesley-Anne Down, Mary Crosby, Jonathan Frakes
In this continuing story involving the long friendship of Northerner George Hazard (James Read) and Southerner Orry Main (Patrick Swayze), the two find themselves in opposing armies during America's Civil War.
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The Old Curiosity Shop 1995 TV, 195 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Peter Ustinov, Tom Courtenay, Sally Walsh, William Mannering, James Fox, Cornelia Hayes O'Herlihy, Frank Thornton, Timothy Watson, Ricci Harnett, Brian McGrath, Julia McKenzie, Alan Shearman, Christopher Ettridge, Doreen Keogh, Oliver Maguire
Young Nell (Sally Walsh) is cared for by her guardian grandfather Fred Trent (Peter Ustinov) at his curiosity shop. On the surface all appears good, but Fred has an obsession with gambling, which causes him to lose his business. As a result, Fred and Nell leave London and travel in the countryside where they meet many interesting characters.
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The People That Time Forgot 1977 PG, 90 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Patrick Wayne, Doug McClure, Sarah Douglas, Dana Gillespie, Thorley Walters, Shane Rimmer, Tony Britton, John Hallam, Milton Reid, David Prowse
This movie is based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' tale is a sequel to "The Land That Time Forgot." It involves a mission heading back to the island in search of the marooned Bowen Tyler (Doug McClure) that is led by Major Ben McBride (Patrick Wayne).
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Sunset Grill 1993 R, 103 min.
Genre: Mystery
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Peter Weller, Lori Singer, Stacy Keach, Alexandra Paul, John Rhys-Davies, Michael Anderson Jr., Randy Pelish, Peter Koch, Michael Medeiros, Benito Martinez, Richard Coca, Miguel Fernandes
Burned-out ex-cop and now a private investigator, Ryder Hart (Pete Weller) is on the hunt for a killer after his estranged wife is brutally murdered. The trail leads to illegal immigrants and more–including a wealthy businessman and a crooked agent. Plenty of plot twists.
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Warlords of Atlantis 1978  PG, 96 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi
Director: Kevin Connor
Cast: Doug McClure, Peter Gilmore, Shane Rimmer, Lea Brodie, Michael Gothard, Hal Galili, John Ratzenberger, Derry Power, Cyd Charisse, Daniel Massey
Explorers arrive on the lost continent of Atlantis only to be met by monsters intent on ruling the human world.
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| 1. The Apocalypse Watch (1997)
2. Arabian Adventure (1979)
3. At the Earth's Core (1976)
4. Diana: Her True Story (1993)
5. From Beyond the Grave (1973)
aka: Creatures
aka: Creatures from Beyond the Grave
aka: Tales from Beyond the Grave
6. The House Where Evil Dwells (1982)
7. In the Beginning (2000)
8. The Land That Time Forgot (1975)
9. Marco Polo (2007)
10. Mary, Mother of Jesus (1999)
11. Motel Hell (1980)
12. North and South II (1986)
13. The Old Curiosity Shop (1995)
14. The People That Time Forgot (1977)
15. Sunset Grill (1993)
16. Warlords of Atlantis (1978)
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