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Krush Groove (1985) on 25 october 1985
, 1h37Directed by Michael Schultz
Genres Drama, Comedy, Musical, Romance
Themes Films about music and musicians, Hip hop films, Musical films
Actors Blair Underwood, Rick Rubin, Lisa Gay Hamilton, LL Cool J, Richard Gant, Bobby Brown
Rating63%
In the movie, Russell Walker has signed all of the hottest acts to his Krush Groove record label, including Run-D.M.C., Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde (Alonzo Brown), and Kurtis Blow. Rick Rubin produces their records. When Run-D.M.C. has a hit record and Russell doesn't have the money to press records, he borrows money from a street hustler. At the same time, Russell and his brother Run are both competing for the heart of R&B singer-percussionist Sheila E. Also appearing in the film are LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, New Edition, the Fat Boys and some of their songs, as well as others from the likes of Chaka Khan, Debbie Harry, and the Gap Band. Members of the R&B group Full Force also make a cameo in the film as bodyguards.
Twice in a Lifetime (1985) on 23 october 1985
, 1h51Directed by Bud Yorkin
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Gene Hackman, Ann-Margret, Ellen Burstyn, Amy Madigan, Ally Sheedy, Stephen Lang
Rating63%
Harry Mackenzie works in a factory by day and comes home to comfortable marriage at night, but it lacks excitement and passion. For his 50th birthday, his wife Kate blithely tells him to just go to his favorite corner tavern and have a good time.
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982) on 27 october 1985
, 2h26Directed by Hideo Gosha
Origin Japon
Genres Drama, Action, Crime
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Yakuza films, Gangster films
Actors Tatsuya Nakadai, Tetsurō Tanba, Masako Natsume, Shima Iwashita, Kei Yamamoto, Mari Natsuki
Rating67%
À Kyoto durant l'été 1940 : Hanako Kiryuin est retrouvée morte dans le quartier chaud. C'est l'occasion pour sa sœur adoptive Matsue de se souvenir de sa jeunesse dangereuse passée dans l'ombre de leur père, Onimasa Kiruyin, fondateur d'un clan redouté issu de l'île de Shikoku (province de Tosa), et de son amour contrarié pour un syndicaliste. À travers elle, c'est aussi vingt années d'histoire du Japon (1918-1940) qui défilent en arrière-plan.
Appointment with Fear (1985) on 25 october 1985
, 1h36Origin USA
Genres Fantasy, Horror, Crime
Actors Pamela Bach, James Avery, Danny Dayton
Rating31%
A man (Garrick Dowhen) in a white Ford van gets out and stabs his wife on the portico of a house. Before she dies, she gives her baby to Heather (Kerry Remsen) and urges her that he must be kept safe, knowing that his father will try to kill him. The case is followed by Detective Kowalski (Douglas Rowe), an off-beat, seedy looking detective. Kowalski later finds out the killer is in solitary confinement in the state mental facility but is somehow leaving his body in spirit and is under an Ancient Egyptian curse which gives him a need to kill his baby to be "King of the Forest" for another year. Kowalski later visits a specialist seeking advice on how to confront the Ancient Egyptian spirit and curse. Carol (Michele Little), a friend of Heather with a love of recording sounds, spots the white van following her in her pickup truck and becomes suspicious. She informs her love interest Bobby (Michael Wyle) of her fears and he dismisses them and punctures the tire of the van which is parked nearby.
Children of the Night (1985) on 25 october 1985
, 1h33Directed by Robert Markowitz
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Horror
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Kathleen Denise Quinlan, Nicholas Campbell, Mario Van Peebles, Lar Park-Lincoln, Wallace Langham, Sherri Stoner
Rating53%
Eaten Alive! (1980) on 25 october 1985
, 1h32Directed by Umberto Lenzi
Origin Italie
Genres Adventure, Horror
Actors Robert Kerman, Janet Ågren, Paola Senatore, Ivan Rassimov, Mel Ferrer, Franco Fantasia
Rating51%
The film begins with a woman named Sheila who is searching for her sister, who has disappeared in the southeastern jungles of Asia (India). Sheila (Janet Agren) joins up with Mark (Robert Kerman), and they both encounter many perils while searching for Sheila's sister, Diana (Paola Senatore). Diana has joined a cult run by a man called Jonas (Ivan Rassimov). Jonas physically and sexually abuses his followers and local people alike. In one graphic scene, he rapes Sheila with a dildo covered in snake blood, and decapitates a native. In another, a native widow named Mowara (Me Me Lai) is ritualistically raped after her late husband's body is burned on a pyre. A group, consisting of Mowara, Mark, Sheila and Diana escapes into the jungle, where Diana and Mowara are caught by a group of cannibals, Diana raped, and then both hacked to death, while Mark and Sheila helplessly watch from the cover of the bushes. They quickly escape back to New York when helicopters sent by the authorities come looking for them. Back in the village, the rest of the cult commits ritual suicide, leaving one young female survivor for the authorities to find.
My Man Adam (1985) on 25 october 1985
, 1h24Directed by Roger Simon
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films
Actors Raphael Sbarge, Page Hannah, Veronica Cartwright, Chris Elliott, Dave Thomas, Larry B. Scott
Rating51%
High schooler Adam Swit (Sbarge) constantly daydreams about the same beautiful girl. Soon new student Sabrina McKay (Hannah) shows up who's identical to the girl of his dreams. Struggling to win her over, he doesn't do so well until a complex conspiracy throws them both into potential peril.
Hold-Up (1985) on 25 october 1985
, 1h50Directed by Alexandre Arcady
Origin France
Genres Comedy, Comedy thriller, Crime
Themes L'action se déroule en une journée, Heist films, Gangster films, Escroquerie
Actors Jean-Paul Belmondo, Kim Cattrall, Guy Marchand, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Jacques Villeret, Jean-Claude de Goros
Rating64%
Dressed as a clown, the clever rascal Grimm holds up the most secure bank of Montreal and takes 30 hostages. While confusing and ridiculing the police with his strange behavior, he calmly manages to rid the bank of a fortune. But then an unsatisfied companion arouses trouble...