Actor George C. Scott (1927)

The drama 12 Angry Men (1997), directed by William Friedkin and based on Reginald Rose’s 1954 teleplay of the same name, is a remake of the 1957 film. The story follows a murder trial in which a teenage boy from the city slums is accused of killing his father. The judge instructs the jury to determine the boy’s guilt or innocence, with a unanimous decision required for conviction. A guilty verdict could potentially result in the death penalty, unlike in the 1957 film. As the twelve jurors retire to the jury room, an initial vote reveals that eleven are in ...

The Exorcist III (1990) is a gripping American psychological horror film directed and written by William Peter Blatty, based on his novel Legion from 1983. Set fifteen years after Regan MacNeil’s harrowing exorcism in 1975, the story follows Father Dyer and Lieutenant Kinderman as they reflect on the late Father Damien Karras. Strange events begin to unfold at a local church, where a crucifix unexpectedly opens its eyes. Later, a man wanders the streets claiming to have had a dream about ‘falling down a long flight of steps’, leading Kinderman to suspect that someone is committing murders related to Karras’ tragic death. The following day, ...

Mussolini: The Untold Story (1985) is a biographical miniseries that chronicles the life and reign of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Like Hitler: The Rise of Evil, the series is spoken in English rather than Mussolini’s native language. It delves into the private aspects of his life, including his long-term relationship with Clara Petacci. Based on the recollections of Vittorio Mussolini, it spans seven hours and begins in 1922 as Mussolini gains power through his Black Shirt militia. He presents himself as the reincarnation of Caesar and his popularity soars after Italy invades Ethiopia in 1935. In an attempt for peace, he attends a conference in ...

Firestarter (1984), an American science fiction thriller horror film, is based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name. Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson participated in an experiment during their college years, where they were given a dose of LOT-6, a low-grade hallucinogen. While others suffered from severe side effects, Vicky and Andy gained telepathic powers; she can read minds and he can control others’ thoughts and actions. However, this ability sometimes causes nosebleeds due to its strength. Currently married, the couple has an eight-year-old daughter named Charlene ‘Charlie’ McGee who ...

Taps (1981), an American thriller starring George C. Scott, features Cadet Brian Moreland dining privately with General Harlan Bache at Bunker Hill Military Academy. During their meeting, Moreland is promoted to the highest cadet rank of Cadet Major by Bache. The following day, it’s announced that the school will be sold to real estate developers, but will remain open for one more year to allow seniors to graduate and underclassmen to find new schools. Bache and the cadets are hopeful that this decision will save their beloved academy. After commencement, a dance is held at the academy, during which local ...

The mystery film, The Formula (1980), was directed by John G. Avildsen and produced and written by Steve Shagan, who adapted his own novel of the same name from 1979. It follows the story of Soviet forces closing in on Berlin during World War II and Panzer Korps General Helmut Kladen being sent to the Swiss border with important documents. However, he is intercepted by the U.S. Army and handed over to Army Intelligence. In present-day Los Angeles, Lt. Barney Caine is tasked with solving the murder of his former boss and friend Tom Neeley. Neeley’s body has a message ...

The drama film, The Hustler (1961), was directed by Robert Rossen and adapted from Walter Tevis’ book of the same name. Accompanied by his partner, Charlie, ‘Fast Eddie’ Felson visits a small town pool room under the guise of being salesmen en route to a convention. They deceive onlookers into thinking Eddie is a drunken blowhard and lure them into betting against him in a trick shot competition, which he wins. Next stop: New York City. There, Eddie challenges renowned player Minnesota Fats to a game of straight pool for $200 per match. Initially ...