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    Control 2004 POSTER

    Control

    2004

    English

    6.2

    12

    95%

    87%

    Action

    Crime

    death penalty

    experiment

    killer

    medicine

    prison

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    Tim Hunter Tim Hunter Director Polly Walker Polly Walker as Barbara Copeland Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Dr. Michael Copeland Ray Liotta Ray Liotta as Lee Ray Oliver Ivan Kaye Ivan Kaye as Norton
    Lee Ray Oliver, a death row inmate, is given a second chance at life if he agrees to undergo a new chemical treatment used to modify behavior.
    Shadow of the Vampire 2000 POSTER

    Shadow of the Vampire

    2000

    English

    6.9

    28

    82%

    73%

    Action

    Drama

    Horror

    movie business

    nosferatu

    vampire

    E. Elias Merhige E. Elias Merhige Director John Malkovich John Malkovich as Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau Cary Elwes Cary Elwes as Fritz Arno Wagner Catherine McCormack Catherine McCormack as Greta Schröder Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Max Schreck
    Director F.W. Murnau makes a Faustian pact with a vampire to get him to star in his 1922 film "Nosferatu."
    Platoon: Brothers in Arms 2018 POSTER

    Platoon: Brothers in Arms

    2018

    English

    7.6

    2

    Action

    Documentary

    Paul Sanchez Paul Sanchez Director Johnny Depp Johnny Depp as Self Keith David Keith David as Self Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Self Dale Dye Dale Dye as Self
    Charlie Sheen narrates, as cast and crew share their personal experiences making the Academy Award winning film, Platoon. This non-union, low budget, independent film was cast almost exclusively with young, unknown actors making their first film. Together they share their first hand accounts of the grueling boot camp, Oliver Stone's "unique" directing style, and the brutal filming conditions that together forged their eternal brotherhood.
    The Hunter 2011 POSTER

    The Hunter

    2011

    English

    6.7

    72

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    environmentalist

    hunter

    little boy

    mercenary

    sole survivor

    Thriller

    wilderness

    Daniel Nettheim Daniel Nettheim Director Sullivan Stapleton Sullivan Stapleton as Doug Sam Neill Sam Neill as Jack Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Martin Morgana Davies Morgana Davies as Sass
    Martin, a mercenary, is sent from Europe by an anonymous biotech company to the Tasmanian wilderness on a hunt for the last Tasmanian tiger.
    New Rose Hotel 1998 POSTER

    New Rose Hotel

    1998

    English

    5.2

    17

    24%

    38%

    Action

    based on short story

    corporation

    cyberpunk

    Drama

    future

    genius

    Mystery

    Sci-Fi

    temptation

    Thriller

    Abel Ferrara Abel Ferrara Director Christopher Walken Christopher Walken as Fox Annabella Sciorra Annabella Sciorra as Madame Rosa Asia Argento Asia Argento as Sandii Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as X
    A corporate raider and his henchman use a chanteuse to lure a scientific genius away from his employer and family.
    At Eternity's Gate 2018 POSTER

    At Eternity's Gate

    2018

    English

    6.9

    99

    79%

    66%

    Action

    Biography

    Drama

    france

    History

    hospital

    insanity

    loneliness

    painter

    priest

    Julian Schnabel Julian Schnabel Director Oscar Isaac Oscar Isaac as Paul Gauguin Rupert Friend Rupert Friend as Theo Van Gogh Mads Mikkelsen Mads Mikkelsen as The Priest Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Vincent van Gogh
    Famed but tormented artist Vincent van Gogh spends his final years in Arles, France, painting masterworks of the natural world that surrounds him.
    Body of Evidence 1993 POSTER

    Body of Evidence

    1993

    English

    4.6

    43

    8%

    23%

    Action

    Drama

    drugs

    eroticism

    infidelity

    murder

    neo-noir

    Romance

    seduction

    Thriller

    Uli Edel Uli Edel Director Bryan Clark Bryan Clark as Clerk Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Frank Dulaney Jeff Perry Jeff Perry as Gabe Julianne Moore Julianne Moore as Sharon Dulaney
    When an elderly millionaire is found dead with cocaine in his system, his will leaves $8 million to Rebecca Carlson, who was having an affair with him. District attorney Robert Garrett decides to prosecute Rebecca, arguing that she deliberately engaged in wild sex with the old man to overexcite him and lead to his premature death. Defense attorney Frank Dulaney defends Rebecca in court while getting sucked into a dangerous affair with her.
    The Hunger 1983 POSTER

    The Hunger

    1983

    English

    6.6

    56

    60%

    66%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    cult film

    Drama

    Fantasy

    gay interest

    Horror

    immortality

    Mystery

    new york city

    Romance

    Thriller

    vampire

    Tony Scott Tony Scott Director John Pankow John Pankow as 1st Phone Booth Youth Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as 2nd Phone Booth Youth Catherine Deneuve Catherine Deneuve as Miriam Blaylock Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon as Sarah Roberts
    Five-thousand-year-old vampire Miriam promises her lovers the gift of eternal life. When John, her cellist companion for centuries, discovers that he has suddenly begun growing old, he attempts to seek out the help of Dr. Sarah Roberts, a researcher on the mechanisms of aging.
    My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done 2009 POSTER

    My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

    2009

    English

    6.1

    12

    51%

    44%

    Action

    crime scene

    detective

    Drama

    flashback

    hostage situation

    murder

    surrealism

    Thriller

    Werner Herzog Werner Herzog Director Michael Shannon Michael Shannon as Brad Macallam Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Detective Havenhurst Michael Peña Michael Peña as Detective Vargas Dave Bautista Dave Bautista as Officer, San Diego Police Department S.W.A.T Team
    Brad has committed murder and barricaded himself inside his house. With the help of his friends and neighbours, the cops piece together the strange tale of how this nice young man arrived at such a dark place.
    The Clearing 2004 POSTER

    The Clearing

    2004

    English

    5.8

    16

    44%

    32%

    Action

    based on a true story

    Drama

    hostage

    husband wife relationship

    kidnapping

    Mystery

    psychopath

    ransom

    Thriller

    Pieter Jan Brugge Pieter Jan Brugge Director Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Arnold Mack Mike Pniewski Mike Pniewski as Detective Kyle Woodward Helen Mirren Helen Mirren as Eileen Hayes Diana Scarwid Diana Scarwid as Eva Finch
    When affluent executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and held for ransom in a forest, Wayne’s wife is forced to reckon with the FBI agents as they negotiate with the kidnapper.
    The Last Thing He Wanted 2020 POSTER

    The Last Thing He Wanted

    2020

    English

    4.4

    45

    5%

    14%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    co-worker relationship

    co-workers relationship

    Crime

    Drama

    el salvador

    Mystery

    sandinism

    Thriller

    woman director

    Dee Rees Dee Rees Director David Vadim David Vadim as Buck Pearson Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway as Elena McMahon Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Richard McMahon Ben Affleck Ben Affleck as Treat Morrison
    At the turning point of the Iran-Contra affair, Elena McMahon, a fearless investigative journalist covering the 1984 US presidential campaign, puts herself in danger when she abandons her assigned task in order to fulfill the last wish of her ailing father, a mysterious man whose past activities she barely knows.
    Motherless Brooklyn 2019 POSTER

    Motherless Brooklyn

    2019

    English

    6.8

    167

    65%

    80%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    brooklyn, new york city

    Crime

    Drama

    jazz club

    murder investigation

    Mystery

    private detective

    tourette syndrome

    Edward Norton Edward Norton Director Bruce Willis Bruce Willis as Frank Minna Leslie Mann Leslie Mann as Julia Minna Edward Norton Edward Norton as Lionel Essrog Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Paul
    New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.
    The English Patient 1996 POSTER

    The English Patient

    1996

    English

    7.4

    82

    86%

    83%

    Action

    airplane

    amnesia

    cairo

    Drama

    egypt

    identity

    Romance

    secret love

    War

    Anthony Minghella Anthony Minghella Director Philip Whitchurch Philip Whitchurch as Corporal Dade Ralph Fiennes Ralph Fiennes as Count Laszlo de Almásy Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as David Caravaggio Colin Firth Colin Firth as Geoffrey Clifton
    In the 1930s, Count Almásy is a Hungarian map maker employed by the Royal Geographical Society to chart the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert along with several other prominent explorers. As World War II unfolds, Almásy enters into a world of love, betrayal, and politics.
    Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant 2009 POSTER

    Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

    2009

    English

    5.8

    40

    37%

    42%

    Action

    Adventure

    antidote

    based on novel or book

    best friend

    Fantasy

    spider

    Thriller

    vampire

    wolfman

    Paul Weitz Paul Weitz Director Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Gavner Purl Salma Hayek Salma Hayek as Madame Truska Ken Watanabe Ken Watanabe as Mr. Tall Josh Hutcherson Josh Hutcherson as Steve
    When Darren Shan is taken to a circus that's chock-full of sideshow oddities, he meets a vampire and receives a life-changing bite on the neck.
    Friedkin Uncut 2018 POSTER

    Friedkin Uncut

    2018

    English

    7.1

    6

    85%

    88%

    biography

    Biography

    director

    Documentary

    documentary filmmaking

    historical figure

    History

    semi autobiographical

    semi-biographical

    Francesco Zippel Francesco Zippel Director Matthew McConaughey Matthew McConaughey as Self Gina Gershon Gina Gershon as Self Juno Temple Juno Temple as Self Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Self
    An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The French Connection, The Exorcist, Sorcerer, Cruising, To Live and Die in L.A. and Killer Joe. For the first time Friedkin opens up, guiding the audience on a fascinating journey through the themes and the stories that have influenced his life and his artistic career.
    Fukushima: A Nuclear Story 2015 POSTER

    Fukushima: A Nuclear Story

    2015

    English

    7.2

    3

    Action

    disaster

    Documentary

    fukushima

    fukushima disaster

    fukushima disaster (2011)

    human made disaster

    News

    nuclear catastrophe

    Matteo Gagliardi Matteo Gagliardi Director Hal Yamanouchi Hal Yamanouchi as Narazione Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as (voice) Massimo Dapporto Massimo Dapporto as (voice)
    A powerful documentary that sheds some light on what really happened at the Fukushima nuclear power plant after the 2011 earthquake and the tsunami that immediately followed. A powerful documentary - shot from March 11th, 2011 through March 2015 - that sheds some light on what really happened at the Fukushima nuclear power plant after the 2011 earthquake and the tsunami that followed.
    Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago 2020 POSTER

    Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago

    2020

    English

    7.9

    2

    100%

    Documentary

    Rob Christopher Rob Christopher Director Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Narrator Matt Dillon Matt Dillon as Narrator Lili Taylor Lili Taylor as Narrator Barry Gifford Barry Gifford as Self
    Author Barry Gifford's gritty autobiographical stories of growing up in 1950s Chicago provide the backdrop for an impressionistic documentary portrait of a vanished time and place.
    xXx: State of the Union 2005 POSTER

    xXx: State of the Union

    2005

    English

    4.5

    116

    17%

    32%

    Action

    Adventure

    coup d'etat

    Crime

    Drama

    general

    helicopter

    military prison

    Mystery

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    usa president

    washington dc, usa

    Lee Tamahori Lee Tamahori Director Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson as Agent Augustus Eugene Gibbons Scott Speedman Scott Speedman as Agent Kyle Christopher Steele Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as General George Deckert Kent Shocknek Kent Shocknek as Newscaster
    Darius Stone's criminal record and extreme sports obsession make him the perfect candidate to be the newest XXX agent. He must save the U.S. government from a deadly conspiracy led by five-star general and Secretary of Defense George Deckert.
    Inside Man 2006 POSTER

    Inside Man

    2006

    English

    7.6

    283

    86%

    85%

    Action

    court case

    Crime

    Drama

    hostage

    kidnapping

    Mystery

    nazi

    new york city

    swat team

    Thriller

    Spike Lee Spike Lee Director Peter Gerety Peter Gerety as Captain Coughlin Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Captain John Darius Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Detective Keith Frazier Jodie Foster Jodie Foster as Madeleine White
    When an armed, masked gang enter a Manhattan bank, lock the doors and take hostages, the detective assigned to effect their release enters negotiations preoccupied with corruption charges he is facing.
    Heaven's Gate 1980 POSTER

    Heaven's Gate

    1980

    English

    6.7

    17

    57%

    54%

    Action

    Adventure

    dance

    Drama

    epic

    immigrant

    rollerskating rink

    showdown

    Western

    wyoming, usa

    Michael Cimino Michael Cimino Director Sam Peckinpah Sam Peckinpah as Hangman Jeff Bridges Jeff Bridges as John H. Bridges John Hurt John Hurt as William C. Irvine Willem Dafoe Willem Dafoe as Willy
    Harvard graduate James Averill serves as the sheriff of prosperous Jackson County, Wyoming, standing at the center of a conflict between impoverished immigrants and affluent cattle farmers. Politically connected ranchers enlist mercenary Nathan Champion—who is also vying for the affections of local madam Ella Watson—to combat the immigrant uprising. As tensions escalate, both Averill and Champion start to question their decisions.
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