Genre: thriller

Published: November 18, 2024

Damaged

Damaged is a crime drama and thriller film starring Samuel L. Jackson as Chicago detective Dan Lawson. He is called to Scotland to investigate a brutal string of murders with methods eerily similar to a case he worked on five years earlier. Teaming up with local detective Walter Bravo (Vincent Cassel), Lawson is forced to confront harrowing secrets as the murder cases intertwine with increasingly personal threats.

The film combines intense crime investigation with psychological suspense, set against the dark landscapes of Scotland.

Published: October 1, 2024

A Quiet Place: Day One

Sam is a terminally ill poet living in a hospice, suffering from cancer, who has not yet accepted his fate. He is angry, rude, and mean to everyone at the facility. The hospice nurse persuades him to join a group outing to the theater in Manhattan, promising him a trip to Harlem to eat at his favorite pizzeria. Suddenly, explosions start raining down from the sky, and strange beings arrive to spread death and destruction. Insect-like killers mow down most of the city and its inhabitants, and only a small group of residents survive the initial attacks.

Amid the apocalypse, Sam encounters a quiet British student named Eric. Together, they head towards the evacuation point and Sam’s mythical pizzeria. The duo must learn the hard way how the aliens hunt with extreme efficiency, detecting even the slightest rustle or clatter. Sam wants to die on his own terms, fulfilling his final wish without surrendering to the murderous extraterrestrial invaders.

Published: May 7, 2024

Love Proof

Thomas and Marie are going through a divorce and they must meet one last time on the final weekend to empty and sell their summer house. Neither of them knows the other’s true intentions. Suddenly, a young woman appears with her own jealousy-driven agenda. What was supposed to be a civilized end to their long-standing marriage turns into a crushing weekend minute by minute, turning everything upside down in their lives. Love Proof is a charming film about divorce settlement, elegantly mixing very dark humor with warmth and melancholy.

Published: March 7, 2024

Hush

Sakari and Veera get engaged passionately in love. Veera asks Sakari to help with an issue involving her father in a way that completely surprises Sakari. Sakari does everything to prevent his fiancée from carrying out her plan. Before the story is over, Sakari has had to make choices he never imagined he would face.

Director:
Jyri Kähönen

Starring:
Jarkko Niemi
Jemina Sillanpää
Martti Suosalo

Note: No longer available on DVD or Blu-ray distribution.

Published: February 8, 2024

Hymypoika

In a tension-filled movie, young Helsinki friends on the brink of adulthood secretly film themselves and each other engaging in sexual activities without their girlfriends’ knowledge. The filming escalates, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.

Published: February 2, 2024

Golda

Golda is a portrait of a unique woman and leader, Israel’s first and so far only female Prime Minister Golda Meir (portrayed by Oscar-winning Helen Mirren, The Queen). The film focuses on the difficult duties and decisions Meir faces as she navigates Israel through the 1973 Yom Kippur War. On October 6, 1973, Israel’s holiest day during Ramadan, an alliance of Egyptian and Syrian forces launched a surprise attack on the Sinai Peninsula and the Golan Heights. Known as Israel’s Iron Lady, Prime Minister Golda Meir battles against time, with millions of human lives at stake on both sides of the conflict. Struggling with impossible choices, Golda leads her people alone through an uncertain era, frustrated by the constant internal conflicts of her male-dominated government.

Published: February 1, 2024

Nightmare – Painajainen merellä

Peppi embarks on a long-awaited cruise with her friends. In the cheerful atmosphere of the beginning of the voyage, Peppi encounters old acquaintances, which also bring unpleasant memories from the past. The merry atmosphere soon turns into a mixture of fear and uncertainty as strange occurrences begin to unfold on the ship, and members of the party go missing. The film features actors who are currently or have been part of the Salatut Elämät TV series.

The movie was awarded the Audience Favorite Certificate at the Jussi Awards Gala.

Published: January 17, 2024

Amsterdam

The year is 1933. In the aftermath of the First World War, wounded war veteran friends, Dr. Burt Berendsen, who employs unconventional methods, and attorney Harold Woodsman find themselves accused of murder when their shared clients, a United States senator and his daughter, die. The duo must uncover the true culprit behind the deaths and clear their names. “Amsterdam” is loosely based on real events surrounding the Business Plot conspiracy, where an attempt was made to overthrow U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and replace him with a dictator.

Published: January 3, 2024

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

A Russian submarine named Sevastopol is unexpectedly destroyed in a treacherous close-quarters combat orchestrated by the exceptionally advanced The Entity artificial intelligence system installed during its testing phase on board. However, this AI has managed to break free from its constraints, traversing the data network to observe human daily life worldwide. Governments of major nations have become aware of its existence and immeasurable capabilities, seeking to gain control.

Yet, it requires two perfectly matched keys, separated and lost. IMF’s trusted agent Ethan Hunt and his team are tasked with finding this terrifying weapon that threatens humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With the future and fate hanging in the balance, Ethan and his colleagues must confront numerous authorities and ghosts of the past to access their target.

Published: June 6, 2023

Jaws

Jaws is an iconic thriller film from 1975 directed by Steven Spielberg. The story takes place on Amity Island, a popular summer vacation spot, where brutal shark attacks begin to occur. Police Chief Martin Brody tries to protect the residents, but the city management wants to cover up the threat due to tourism. Together with marine biologist Matt Hooper and local shark resident Quint, they go on a shark hunting expedition to stop a great white shark.

The film combines suspense, horror and drama. Killer sharks feature memorable scenes such as shark attacks and scary moments in the water. The film achieved immense popularity and had a significant impact on the film industry and popular culture. It elevated the shark to a fearsome figure and created an iconic atmosphere that continues to inspire and terrify viewers today.

Killer Shark won three Oscars. Steven Spielberg won the Oscar for Best Director, Robert L. Hoyt and Roger Heman Jr. won the Oscar for Best Sound Recording, and John Williams won the Oscar for Best Original Score.