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Where does science end and the supernatural begin? That's the mysterious - and dangerous - line explored by skeptical psychologist Kristen Bouchard (Katja Herbers) when she teams up with priest-in-training David Acosta (Mike Colter) to explore the evil humanity is capable of. Together, they dive into the Catholic Church's files of occult phenomena to bring them to rational conclusions...or attempt to. Angel sightings, demonic possessions, prophecies and conspiracies will test their faiths and push them to their limits as they learn that the world's darkness may run deeper than they ever thought possible. - Director:
- Peter Sollett
- Cast:
- Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi
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Adapted from Deborah Harkness' best-selling trilogy of novels, 'A Discovery of Witches' is a bold and romantic thriller that uncovers a secret underworld of extraordinary beings hiding in plain sight for fear of persecution by humans - they are vampires, witches and daemons. Brilliant historian Diana Bishop (Teresa Palmer) is a witch denying her own heritage. But when she unexpectedly calls up an ancient, bewitched manuscript from Oxford's Bodleian Library, one that was thought by the creatures to be lost and could answer the mysteries of their existence, she finds herself thrown into the heart of a dangerous mystery - and into the path of the enigmatic geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont (Matthew Goode). Matthew is driven to solve the looming threat of the creatures' decline and extinction, but their unlikely alliance to find the book before it falls into the wrong hands - and their deepening relationship - threatens to violate age-old taboos and shake the fragile peace that exists between the species. - Director:
- Sarah Walker
- Cast:
- Matthew Goode, Teresa Palmer, Valarie Pettiford
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Five young people wake up on a beach washed up by the tide. Where are they? What brought them there, and what are the strange creatures that surround them? All this and more will be revealed in this beautifully executed award-winning first feature, chock full of exciting new acting talent, from Gez Medinger and Robin Schmidt - future genre names to keep a sharp eye out for. - Director:
- Gez Medinger
- Cast:
- Miranda Raison, Sam Keeley, Daniella Kertesz
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Throughout the world there are those who are tormented, suffer and die at the hands of a curse. On 'Cursed' real people who are affected by curses tell their stories through in-person interviews and cinematic re-enactments. First-person accounts of how curses have plagued, hurt and even killed those affected are told by the people who have lived through them and by those who have seen others afflicted. Dramatic reconstructions and compelling interviews paint a picture of what it's like to live with, and die by, a curse. - Director:
- Mark Marinaccio
- Cast:
- Cruz Flores, Laura Elizabeth Hall, John Ceallach
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Karen Frandsen from Eerie Investigations interviews Jeanette Ellis, lecturer on traditional British Witchcraft, member of PEBL, and author of "Forbidden Rites". In this fascinating video, Jeanette reveals the truth behind many aspects of Witchcraft: - The history of traditional Witchcraft in the United Kingdom
- How Witches practice their Craft
- The infamous "Witchfinder General", Matthew Hopkins and how he persecuted supposed deviants called "Witches"
We also investigate the town of Mistley, home to Hopkins, and visit the infamous Swan Inn, the very location of the Witch trials. The Inn is believed to be the place where Hopkins 'swam' his victims and where he is allegedly buried and has been haunting ever since.- Director:
- Karen Frandsen
- Cast:
- Jeanette Ellis, Karen Frandsen
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Two feature films based on the TV series.
Steptoe and Son (1972)All hell is let loose in the Steptoe household, when the quarrelling father and son rag-and-bone team are taken out of the confined world of the junkyard in the first feature film spin-off from the popular television series. When Harold tries to marry a glamorous stripper called Zita, Albert loses the wedding ring. There's more trouble when Albert, resentful and jealous, joins the newlyweds on their Spanish honeymoon with disastrous results!
Steptoe and Son Ride Again (1973)
The best loved rag-and-bone men in the business are back in the second feature film based on the long-running television series. Harold is faced with an impression assault from buxom blonde Diana Dors while going on about his business trying to collect her late husband's clothes. Quite overcome by it all he flees, losing his horse in the escape. In the struggle to fund a replacement, the Steptoes invest in a greyhound that won't run and end up in debt to the Godfather of Shepherds Bush!- Director:
- Cliff Owen
- Cast:
- Mike Reid, Yootha Joyce, Wilfrid Brambell
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Five of the best episodes from the classic BBC sitcom.
Upstairs, Downstairs, Upstairs, Downstairs (1974)Albert's upstairs, flat on his back. Soothed by Harold's filial care and attention, not to mention the TV, liqueur chocolates, grapes and unlimited beer, his slipped disc is healing very slowly. Meanwhile Harold is out on the round - until he notices the mysterious disappearance of all the pink liquorice all-sorts downstairs....
The Bath (1963)
What a way to live! Harold's invited a "bird" for cocktails and his dad's eating pickles in the bath in the middle of the room. Something of a social stigma to say the least...!
Porn Yesterday (1974)
When Harold picks up an old "What the Butler Saw" machine on his round, the sordid contents threatens to turn the tables on his frequent cry of "You dirty old man". Unfortunately, the vicar thinks it's just the thing for his forthcoming fete...
Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard (1974)
There are spirits all round and a half a bottle of them are in Albert. Surely he hasn't really been talking to Ghandi?
And So to Bed (1974)
Harold's success with women hits rock bottom when the willing Marcia discovers insects in his bed. humiliated, he takes drastic action and buys a water bed from the Bayswater Bederama. Then Marcia is enticed back...- Director:
- Douglas Argent
- Cast:
- Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Robert James
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'If the voice is a musical instrument', Time magazine once said, 'here is a Stradivarius'. Yet Whitney Houston is so much more than just a legendary voice. As a singer, performer, actress and style icon, she has captivated the world like no other artist in history. In addition to all her classic music videos, this collection also includes Whitney's 1985 television debut, spectacular live performances from around the world, rarely seen behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive interviews and much more, all with a fully interactive Whitney as your guide! It's more than just the ultimate collection from the #1 best-selling female artist of all time. This is Whitney Houston as you've never seen before!
Tracklisting:
1. You Give Good Love
2. Saving All My Love for You
3. How Will I Know
4. Greatest Love of All
5. I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
6. Didn't We Almost Have It All
7. So Emotional
8. Where Do Broken Hearts Go
9. I'm Your Baby Tonight
10. All the Man That I Need
11. The Star Spangled Banner
12. I Will Always Love You
13. Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
14. I Believe in You and Me
15. I'm Every Woman
16. I Have Nothing
17. Run to You
18. Queen of the Night
19. Step by Step
20. Hearthbreak Hotel (Featuring Faith Evans and Kelly Price)
21. My Love is Your Love
22. It's Not Right But It's Okay
23. I Learned from the Best- Director:
- S.A. Baron
- Cast:
- Whitney Houston, David Bonilla, Kevin Costner
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Cher is a unique global superstar. Her ability to constantly reinvent herself has secured her status as a pop-culture icon and kept her on top through changing tastes in music, film, and fashion.
Tracklisting
1. Believe I could turn back time
2. Save up all your tears3. Walking in Memphis
4. One by one
5. Main man
6. I found someone
7. Strong enough
8. Song for the lonely
9. Half – breed
10. We all sleep alone
11. Heart of stone
12. The shoop shoop song (It's in his kiss)
13. Dov'e l'amore
14. Love can build a bridge – with Chrissie Hynde, Neneh Cherry and Eric Clapton- Director:
- Marty Callner
- Cast:
- Rob Camilletti, Cher, Neneh Cherry
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Produced in 1973, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' gave Elton John his second number one album in both U.K. and U.S. charts and also provided him with four top ten singles. This DVD tells the inside story of the making of this classic album. In addition to interviews with Elton John himself and songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, there are contributions from musicians Davey Johnstone and Nigel Olsson, Gus Dudgeon (producer), David Hentschel (engineer), Del Newman (orchestral arranger) along with comments from longtime collaborator Sir Tim Rice and others. Featuring new and archive performances from Elton John as well as rare archive footage from the original recording sessions, this programme provides a unique insight into the creation of this truly classic album. - Director:
- Bob Smeaton
- Cast:
- Gus Dudgeon, Rick Frio, Paul Gambaccini
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The Electric Light Orchestra, led by one of rock's most iconic songwriters and producers Jeff Lynne, are one of the most successful British bands of the seventies and eighties with global sales in excess of 50 million albums. In September 2014, Jeff Lynne's ELO headlined BBC Radio 2's "Festival In A Day" in London's famous Hyde Park. It was the first time in almost 30 years that the band had performed on a festival stage and they delivered a stunning show. The 50,000 tickets for the event had sold out in a matter of minutes and the fans sang along to hit after hit I performed by Jeff Lynne and the band accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra. Also on this disc is the feature length documentary ."Mr - Blue Sky - The Story Of Jeff Lynne and ELO" which explores Jeff's career from his early days with The Idle Race and The Move, through ELO's spectacular success and on to The Traveling Wilburys and his prolific and highly successful work as a producer.
Tracklisting:
1. All Over The World
2. Evil Woman
3. Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
4. Showdown
5. Livin' Thing
6. Strange Magic
7. 10538 Overture
8. Can t Get It Out Of My Head
9. Sweet Talkin' Woman
10. Turn To Stone
11. Steppin' Out
12. Handle With Care
13. Don't Bring Me Down
14. Rock 'n' Roll Is King
15. Telephone Line
16. Mr Blue Sky
17. Roll Over Beethoven- Director:
- Janet Fraser-Crook
- Cast:
- Jeff Lynne
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This is the essential critical review of the music of the Electric Light Orchestra during the Roy Wood era. This unique independent film traces the development of the band from the tail-end of the Move era in the late sixties through to the creation of Elo's legendary debut album and on to the birth of wizard. The feature draws on rare performance footage of the original Elo, featuring the combined talents of Jeff Lynne, Bev Bevan and Roy Wood, alongside the frank and incisive views of a team of leading critics and working musicians. This is the definitive retrospective of the birth of a legendary band, and is essential viewing for every ELO fan.
Features Highlights From:
- 10538 Overture
- Jeff's Boogie No. 2
- Queen Of The Hours
- Whisper In The Night
- and more...- Director:
- Not Available
- Cast:
- Roy Wood, Bev Bevan, Kelly Groucutt
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Electric Light Orchestra took rock in a new direction, combining lush orchestrations with a pop sensibility, rapidly scoring 17 Top 40 hits. After a lengthy absence from U.S. stages, ELO, headed by Jeff Lynne, returns in this much-anticipated concert, kicking off the ZOOM tour at CBS Television City in Los Angeles with all of the lavish spectacle the band made famous in prior tours.
Tracklisting:
1. Program Start; Do Ya
2. Evil Woman
3. Showdown
4. Strange Magic
5. Livin' Thing
6. Alright
7. Lonesome Lullaby
8. Telephone Line
9. Turn To Stone
10. Just For Love
11. Easy Money
12. Mr. Blue Sky
13. Ma-Ma-Ma Belle
14. One Summer Dream
15. Tightrope
16. State Of Mind
17. Can't Get It Out Of My Head
18. Moment In Paradise
19. 10538 Overture
20. Ordinary Dream
21. Shine A Little Love
22. Don't Bring Me Down
23. Roll Over Beethoven
24. End Credits- Director:
- Lawrence Jordan
- Cast:
- Jeff Lynne, Rosie Vela
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Journey into the heart of black magic in this riveting horror thriller full of edge-of-your-seat suspense, startling twists... and dead bodies. Following a car accident, Michelle wakes up with amnesia and bandages over her face. Her nightmares hint that she's done something very bad. Now, as people around her are murdered, she must piece together her past... before it kills her. - Director:
- Dan Golden
- Cast:
- Annie Sorell, Jeffrey Combs, Angus Scrimm
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Lincoln Mathers (Doug Cockle) is an ambitious New York analyst trying to balance work and family life. He, along with his wife Sarah (Sara Stewart) and daughter Beth relocate to England and move into an old Victorian house in London's East End. Things appear to be going well until Sarah uncovers a buried tomb in the house's celler, and becomes host to an ancient spirit. Local voodoo followers Ray and Ruth believe that the spirit if an African warrior from West Africa now inhabits Sarah's body. They make plans for an exorcism but when they approach Lincoln to get him involved, he refuses to listen. When he finally notices that his wife is not who she was, he is forced to accept that his family's only salvation lies in a leap of faith. They enlist the help of local historian Fiona (Trisha Mortiner) who is able to make Lincoln see sense and put his trust in them. In a breathtaking climax, Lincoln hold a violent and frenzied Sarah captive and struggles to make an emotional connection with a wife held hostage by a warrior's spirit. - Director:
- Robert Pratten
- Cast:
- Doug Cockle, Sara Stewart, Grace Sprott
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