Screenplay: Brian Helgeland

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Sean Penn · Tim Robbins · Kevin Bacon · Laurence Fishburne

Synopsis Mystic River (2003) follows the intertwined lives of three childhood friends from a tough Boston neighborhood. Jimmy Markum (Sean Penn), Dave Boyle (Tim Robbins), and Sean Devine (Kevin Bacon) once spent their days playing stickball on the streets of East...

Direction Curtis Hanson

Cast Guy Pearce · Russell Crowe · Kevin Spacey · Kim Basinger

Synopsis L.A. Confidential (1997) is a gripping crime drama set in the early 1950s, where the allure of Los Angeles attracts hopefuls seeking fame and fortune. However, beneath the glamorous surface lies a dark underbelly of corruption, violence, and political intrigue....

Direction Tony Scott

Cast Denzel Washington · Dakota Fanning · Christopher Walken · Radha Mitchell

Synopsis Man on Fire (2004) follows the story of a disillusioned former government operative, portrayed by Denzel Washington, who finds himself in Mexico City. Initially hesitant, he accepts a mission to safeguard a young girl (Dakota Fanning) whose family is targeted...

Direction Larry B. Williams · Frank Mancuso Jr. · William Fruet · Timothy Bond

Cast Louise Robey · John D. LeMay · Chris Wiggins · Steve Monarque

Synopsis Friday the 13th (TV Series) (1987) follows the story of an antique shop owner who, in a misguided attempt to boost his business, struck a deal with the Devil to sell cursed antiques. Upon his demise, the shop is passed...

Direction Brian Helgeland

Cast Mel Gibson · Maria Bello · James Coburn · Jack Conley

Synopsis Payback: Straight Up (2006) is the director's cut of a film that was initially released seven years prior, allowing director Brian Helgeland to restore his original vision after studio interference and extensive reshoots. This version brings back the gritty, '70s...

Direction Brian Helgeland

Cast Chadwick Boseman · Harrison Ford · Nicole Beharie · Christopher Meloni

Synopsis 42 (2013) chronicles the inspiring journey of Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman), the iconic baseball athlete who shattered Major League Baseball's racial divide by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers, led by Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford). Robinson encountered significant racial prejudice from both...

Direction Clint Eastwood

Cast Clint Eastwood · Jeff Daniels · Anjelica Huston · Wanda De Jesus

Synopsis Blood Work (2002) follows the story of Terry McCaleb, a seasoned FBI profiler renowned for his tenacity in seeking justice and his exceptional ability to apprehend serial killers. As he closes in on his latest target, a deranged individual known...

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Russell Crowe · Cate Blanchett · Oscar Isaac · Mark Strong

Synopsis Robin Hood (2010) follows the journey of a skilled archer, initially focused on personal survival, who served in King Richard I’s army against the French. After Richard's demise, the archer returns to Nottingham, a town plagued by a tyrannical sheriff...

Direction Brian Helgeland

Cast Mel Gibson · Gregg Henry · Maria Bello · David Paymer

Synopsis Payback (1999) follows Porter (Mel Gibson), who is lured into a high-stakes robbery by his former associate, Val (Gregg Henry). The target is $130,000 in illicit funds from Chinese Triads, a job that promises no police involvement. The operation seems...

Direction Richard Donner

Cast Mel Gibson · Julia Roberts · Patrick Stewart · Cylk Cozart

Synopsis Conspiracy Theory (1997) follows the chaotic journey of a New York City taxi driver, known for his eccentric beliefs and self-published conspiracy newsletter. His zine catches the attention of shadowy government figures, resulting in the mysterious deaths of all five...

Direction Brian Helgeland

Cast Tom Hardy · Emily Browning · Colin Morgan · David Thewlis

Synopsis Legend (2015) delves into the lives of notorious British criminals, Reggie and Ronnie Kray, who were identical twin gangsters. The narrative unfolds in the vibrant yet dangerous East End of London during the swinging 1960s, where the twins built and...

Direction Brian Helgeland

Cast Heath Ledger · Mark Addy · Rufus Sewell · Shannyn Sossamon

Synopsis A Knight's Tale (2001) follows the journey of a humble squire who, after the passing of his master, embarks on a quest for honor and sustenance. Driven by an insatiable hunger for both, he ingeniously crafts a new persona for...

Direction Tony Scott

Cast Denzel Washington · John Travolta · James Gandolfini · John Turturro

Synopsis The Taking of Pelham 123 (2009) follows a New York City subway dispatcher who leverages his deep understanding of the subway system to outmaneuver a cunning criminal mastermind who has seized control of a subway train. Walter Garber (Denzel Washington)...

Direction Phillip Noyce

Cast Angelina Jolie · Liev Schreiber · Chiwetel Ejiofor · Marion McCorry

Synopsis Salt (2010) follows the intense journey of Evelyn Salt, portrayed by Angelina Jolie, a CIA operative who finds herself wrongfully accused of being a covert Russian agent. To clear her name, Evelyn transforms her appearance and embarks on a high-stakes...

Direction Brian Helgeland

Cast Ben Foster · Toby Wallace · Tommy Lee Jones · Jenna Ortega

Synopsis Finestkind (2023) follows Charlie (Wallace), a young man eager to escape the monotony of his college life, who persuades his older brother, Tom (Foster), to let him join the crew of his fishing trawler for the summer. Despite a perilous...

Direction Brian Helgeland

Cast Francesca Annis · Christopher Cazenove · Elizabeth Spriggs · Patrick Barlow

Synopsis Tales from the Crypt: A Slight Case of Murder (Ep) (1996) follows a tense and suspenseful narrative where a female mystery writer finds herself in a dangerous game of deception and suspicion. Her ex-husband, driven by jealousy, falsely accuses her...

Direction Peter Berg

Cast Mark Wahlberg · Winston Duke · Alan Arkin · Iliza Shlesinger

Synopsis Spenser Confidential (2020) follows the story of a recently released ex-cop, Spenser, portrayed by Mark Wahlberg, who finds himself entangled in a web of crime and corruption after two of his former colleagues are brutally murdered. Initially planning to leave...

Direction Paul Weitz

Cast Chris Massoglia · John C. Reilly · Josh Hutcherson · Jessica Carlson

Synopsis Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009) follows the journey of Darren Shan, a typical teenager whose life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters a peculiar performer, Mr. Crepsley (John C. Reilly), at a bizarre sideshow. Unbeknownst to Darren,...

Direction Renny Harlin

Cast Robert Englund · Rodney Eastman · Danny Hassel · Andras Jones

Synopsis A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988) picks up where the last installment left off, with the sinister dream demon Freddy Krueger rising from his apparent defeat. He swiftly hunts down and eliminates the remaining Elm Street...

Direction Ate de Jong

Cast Patrick Bergin · Adam Storke · Chad Lowe · Kristy Swanson

Synopsis Highway to Hell (1990) follows the harrowing journey of a groom-to-be who must embark on a perilous quest to rescue his bride. The story unfolds when the bride is inexplicably taken to the depths of Hell. Driven by desperation and...