The Dead Zone 1983  R, 102 min.
Genre: Sci-Fi / Horror / Thriller
Director: David Cronenberg
Cast: Christopher Walken, Brooke Adams, Tom Skerritt, Herbert Lom, Anthony Zerbe, Colleen Dewhurst, Martin Sheen, Nicholas Campbell, Jackie Burroughs, Ken Pogue, Sean Sullivan, Geza Kovacs, Roberta Weiss, Simon Craig, Peter Dvorsky
Written by Stephen King, this is the story of high school teacher Johnny Smith (Christopher Walken) who is badly injured while in a car with his girlfriend, Sarah Bracknell (Brooke Adams). Upon awakening from a five-year coma, Johnny discovers that he can see people's futures just by touching them. Johnny's life has changed, and he tries to move on. His physician, Dr. Sam Weizak (Herbert Lom), believes that Johnny has not only the ability to predict the future but to change it as well. When Johnny shakes the hand of political candidate Greg Stillson (Martin Sheen), Johnny's ability is tested when he sees Stillson as a future President of the United States in the middle of a nuclear holocaust.
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Letting Go 1985  TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Director: Jack Bender
Cast: John Ritter, Sharon Gless, Joseph Cortese, Max Gail, Kit McDonough, Peter Dvorsky, Michael Fantini, Barbara Gordon, Deborah Turnbull, Keith Knight
Kate's (Sharon Gless) relationship has ended, and widower Alex's (John Ritter) life is empty. They meet at a support group session, and the romance begins–but not without encountering complications along the way. Made for TV.
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Mesmer 1994  N/R, 107 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Cast: Alan Rickman, Amanda Ooms, Gillian Barge, Anna Thalbach, Peter Dvorsky, David Hemblen, Simon McBurney, Heinz Trixner, Petra Koberl, Peter Janisch
In the late 18th century, modern hypnosis originated in the work of Viennese physician Franz Anton Mesmer (Alan Rickman) who claimed he could cure illnesses by transmitting a form of energy he called "animal magnetism." Unpopular among his fellow physicians, Mesmer really overstepped his bounds when he engaged in a love affair with a patient. He was exiled, left for France, and became the rage of Paris and the toast of King Louis XVI's Court. 1 User Review
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| | Brilliant | Anonymous 01/20/2008 | | Absolutely thrilling. Although the movie itself may be bad in quality, the acting is ridiculously, excuse the expression, mesmerizing. Alan Rickman is flawless as always and his co stars are, although minor in comparison, great as well. If you are a fan of costume dramas and/or Alan Rickman, this movie is a must see. |
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Sword of Gideon 1986 TV, 148 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Michael Anderson
Cast: Steven Bauer, Michael York, Rod Steiger, Colleen Dewhurst, Robert Joy, Lino Ventura, Leslie Hope, Laurent Malet, Peter Dvorsky, John Hirsch
An anti-terrorist team is set up after the massacre of Israeli athletes at the Olympic games in Munich. Steven Bauer plays the commando leader. Pretty good TV movie.
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Videodrome 1983  R, 90 min.
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Director: David Cronenberg
Cast: James Woods, Deborah Harry, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson, Sonja Smits, Jack Creley, Lynne Gorman, Julie Khaner, Reiner Schwartz, David Bolt
When Max Renn (James Woods) uses his satellite dish to beam in a show called "Videodrome," he tries to find out more about it and discovers that the tales of human bondage may be for real. Interesting premise not pulled off too well.
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| 1. The Dead Zone (1983)
2. Letting Go (1985)
3. Mesmer (1994)
4. The Park Is Mine (1986)
5. Sword of Gideon (1986)
6. Videodrome (1983)
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