Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
A woman with no memories tries to uncover the secrets of her past.
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 (2024)
An epic spanning the Civil War from 1861 to 1865.
Hypnotic (2023)
A detective investigates a mystery involving his missing daughter and a secret government programme.
Maniacts (2001)
Two serial killers in a criminal insane asylum run away together.
Messages (2007)
A doctor with a drink problem starts receiving messages which seem to be from his dead wife, whilst a serial killer stalks the neighbourhood.
Machete (2010)
Armed only with his machete, a pissed-off Mexican sets out to avenge a set-up and the murder of his family, and to bring justice to a US border town.
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