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The genre of psychological thrillers isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. A separate taste bud has to be developed in order to enjoy these films because the more they mess up with your brain, the better they are. And the better they are, the more time you’ll need to recuperate from it. These stories leave a mark on the viewer and it is not so easy to shake off the impact. If you are in the mood to entertain yourself with such stories, then you have come to the right place....

As audiences, we’re often led to believe that the main character/protagonist will survive in the end, no matter how difficult the circumstances may be. This belief is imprinted in our psyche, and so we’re often shocked or devastated to witness the death of the main character. Many filmmakers have cleverly exploited this belief of ours to create compelling, realistic stories in which there are no happy/predictable endings. Movies, where the main characters die, are often more exciting, thrilling and realistic than the ones where all of them manage to survive even in the most absurdly impossible situations....

‘Ni No Kuni’ takes you on a magical and unforgettable voyage in which two high school boys, Yuu and his friend Haru, travel to another world that is far more fantastical than theirs, but still shares some similarities with it. With the intention of saving the life of one of their friends, they embark on an adventure of a lifetime, but not everything is as simple as it seems. ‘Ni No Kuni’ is in no way a revolutionary anime, and a lot of times, it is also quite predictable....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Murderville’ is a mystery series developed for television by Krister Johnson. It revolves around Terry Seattle, a homicide detective of the City Police Department who is struggling to move on from the death of his partner. In each episode, Terry is joined by a special guest star as they try to solve a new murder case. 6. Key & Peele (2012-2015) ‘Key & Peele’ is a sketch comedy series created by and starring Keegan-Michael Key (‘Parks and Recreation‘) and Jordan Peele (‘Get Out‘)....

Fanservice has been in anime for a long time, and over time it has become an integral part of it. Even some mainstream shows which don’t have anything to do with ecchi stuff throw an episode or two just for the viewers to feast their eyes on some of the most beautiful and sexiest characters of the series. But today, we have compiled a list of shows whose primary focus is fanservice....

The number of legendary names that assembled to make 1966 one of (if not the) finest years in cinematic history is astounding. Following films are backed by prolific masters of their own unique crafts, many of them working at the very top of their game to deliver works of stunning importance that all happened to converge on the very same year. A blissful piece of cinematic serendipity, very few years can boast an equally impressive line-up....

Based on the 2017 namesake novel by Irish author Sally Rooney, ‘Conversation with Friends’ is a drama series that deals with themes such as love, maturity, and monogamy. It is developed by the makers of ‘Normal People,’ which is the adaptation of Rooney’s 2018 novel of the same name. The storyline revolves around college students Frances and Bobbi — a poet and her self-proclaimed muse — who used to be in a relationship, but now they are close friends....

Written and directed by Justin Dec based on his 2016 short film of the same name, horror-thriller movie ‘Countdown’ uses the horror genre as a vehicle for a simple message – do not stare at your phone all day. Quinn’s life gets derailed with the appearance of a killer app called Countdown. When people install it, the app initiates a timer, stopping only when the user is dead. The one-line pitch makes for a highly entertaining genre foray....

The discovery of a teenager’s body in a motel in Hammond, Indiana, set off a disturbing chain of events that led to the arrest of a serial killer. While Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Hunt for the Chicago Strangler’ deals with a string of unsolved murders in the Illinois city, it also features the story of Darren Vann, who claimed to have killed many women in Illinois. So, if you’re wondering what happened to him since his arrest, we’ve got you covered....

Don Fluitt was a loving father who was found brutally murdered just around New Year’s Eve in 2016. The investigation stalled for a few months before a combination of DNA evidence and surveillance footage led to the killer. NBC News’ ‘Dateline: The Figure in the Garage’ focuses on the possible reasons behind Don’s murder and who was responsible for it. So, let’s find out what happened then, shall we? How Did Don Fluitt Die?...

Fate is one of the most confusing anime franchises of all time with its untimely releases that do not follow chronological order. There are movies, light novels, games and of course, the anime. In 2018 Fate / Extra Last Encore and Today’s Menu for the Emiya Family started airing. While diehard fans of the franchise can easily pick up what Fate / Extra Last Encore is all about, it can be very confusing if it is your first time seeing a Fate anime....

Netflix’s ‘First Kill’ follows the high school romance between Juliette and Calliope, which sounds simple enough until it is revealed that the former is a vampire and the latter is a vampire hunter. Juliette hails from an ancient order of legacy vampires, while Calliope is part of a proud guild-sponsored monster-hunting family. The budding romance between the two threatens to upturn the precarious peace between the two ancient orders, and a few gruesome deaths soon have the entire community in a panic....

‘Honor Society’ is a comedy film directed by Oran Zegman and written by David A. Goodman (‘The Orville‘). It revolves around Honor, a talented and academically gifted student who desperately needs her guidance counselor’s recommendation letter to get into her dream college. However, she must first eliminate her rivals for the same recommendation. Honor’s quest is refreshing, given the saturation of romantic conflicts in the teen drama genre. Moreover, the electric portrayal of high school life will keep viewers hooked....

‘Sanditon‘ is a period drama TV series based on Jane Austen’s eponymous unfinished novel. Developed for the small screen by Andrew Davies, it revolves around Charlotte Heywood, who goes to spend the summer in the intriguing seaside resort town of Sanditon. There, she meets the handsome and brooding Sidney Parker, and they fall in love. However, he sacrifices his feelings for her and marries a wealthy widow named Eliza Campion to save his family from drowning in debts....

SPONSORED LINKS ‘Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes’ is a documentary film that gives us a detailed account of the tragic event with the help of newly-found archive footage from the time. It also documents all the heroic efforts that were made to ensure that another such explosion doesn’t occur. Directed by James Jones, the documentary features some very personal interviews with people who were directly or indirectly affected by the tragedy. If you have always wanted to learn more about the horrific event and get a glimpse into what it was really like, you might be interested in watching this documentary....

‘Indian Matchmaking‘ is Netflix’s latest addition to its growing roster of dating shows. While the platform’s usual entries deal with various aspects of love, ‘Indian Matchmaking’ goes down to the transactional details of a relationship and potential marriage. Sima Taparia, a world-renowned matchmaker, plays cupid to several couples on the show. We understand how everybody has specific criteria, and Sima tries to keep her clients happy. In the process, of course, she brutally focuses on the negatives of an individual and why that might not make them a suitable match....

Lifetime’s ‘New York Prison Break: The Seduction of Joyce Mitchell’ follows the incredibly twisted tale of how a small-town mother became a national sensation owing to her hand in an escape unlike any other. After all, in what can be compared to the likes of ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ it has elaborate schemes, heinous offenses, and dubious facility situations — most of which lead back to Joyce Mitchell. So now, since aspects like an unparalleled manhunt as well as manipulation are also included, let’s find out how much of this film – if at all – is inspired by actual events, shall we?...

Netflix’s ‘Archive 81’ follows archivist Dan Turner, who is hired by a shadowy corporation to restore a collection of videotapes. Posted at a deserted research facility, Dan soon realizes that the tapes he’s salvaging contain an ominous power. His employer remains (literally) maddeningly secretive about the nature of the tapes, and the archivist decides to take things into his own hands. What Dan doesn’t expect is the haunting supernatural journey that ensues, bringing him to the brink of madness....

In Starz’s drama series ‘P-Valley,’ Nicco Annan plays Uncle Clifford, who runs the strip club named The Pynk in Chucalissa, Mississippi. The series progresses through Clifford’s efforts to save her strip club from the vicious interests of the Kyle brothers, who seek to buy the establishment for the land so that they can build a resort and casino at the place, and her intricate relationship with rapper Lil Murda. Annan has captivated critics and audiences alike with his portrayal of Clifford and made the viewers curious about his life as well....

SPONSORED LINKS Directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, ‘Rudra: The Edge of Darkness’ is a psychological crime thriller streaming series inspired by Neil Cross’s popular British show titled ‘Luther.’ It revolves around DCP Rudra Veer Singh, a brilliant policeman who chases highly intelligent criminals as they are about to put the lives of innocent people in threat by executing their twisted plans. In his pursuit of these dangerous men, Rudra forms an unlikely alliance with a genius sociopath who ultimately proves instrumental in multiple instances....