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Love. Lies. The brink of madness

This isn’t just a movie catalogue — it’s a vault of raw emotion and riveting suspense. From aching romances to slow-burn thrillers, every title is handpicked to haunt, seduce, and hold you hostage.

The St. Louis Bank Robbery |  (1959)

A gang of hardened criminals recruits a college football star to help pull off an ambitious bank heist, but suspicion and double-crosses threaten the plan. Steve McQueen, in one of his earliest leading roles, anchors this gritty crime drama based on an actual 1953 robbery attempt in St. Louis. Blending documentary-style realism with tense storytelling, The St. Louis Bank Robbery is a raw, suspenseful look at greed, betrayal, and the high cost of crime.

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Ocean Park |  (2002)

A girl is found dead. Three suspects have been romantically involved with her. Who killed her? Making the situation even more surreal is the unexpected arrival of the victim's identical twin sister.

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The Day of the Wolves |  (1971)

In this unique crime thriller, a quiet desert town becomes the target of a daring heist when a gang of masked criminals descends with military-style precision. Their plan seems foolproof – until the town’s disgraced former police chief takes up the fight to stop them. Tense, atmospheric, and packed with intrigue, The Day of the Wolves delivers a gritty mix of small-town suspense and high-stakes action.

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame |  (1923)

Victor Hugo’s classic comes to life in this silent-era masterpiece, with Lon Chaney delivering a legendary performance as Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral. Torn between loyalty, love, and tragedy, his fate intertwines with the beautiful Esmeralda (Patsy Ruth Miller). Featuring elaborate sets and Chaney’s groundbreaking makeup, The Hunchback of Notre Dame remains one of the most visually stunning and emotionally powerful films of the silent era.

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Mesmerized |  (1986)

In 19th-century New Zealand, a young bride finds herself trapped in a stifling marriage to a wealthy, controlling older man. Jodie Foster stars as the determined woman who rebels against her husband’s cruelty, while John Lithgow delivers a chilling performance as the domineering husband. With Michael Murphy in a key supporting role, Mesmerized is a tense period drama about love, power, and the desperate lengths one will go to reclaim freedom.

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The Life I Lived |  (2008)

This raw and emotional indie drama explores the consequences of choices and the struggle for redemption. Told through the eyes of a young man reflecting on his troubled past, the film follows his journey through hardship, love, betrayal, and the search for identity. Honest and intimate, The Life I Lived paints a powerful portrait of resilience and the difficult road toward self-discovery and forgiveness.

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Not Just Movies—Emotional Masterpieces, Handpicked

These aren’t your average movie nights. Every film on TellTale is chosen by curators who seek tension that simmers, relationships that rupture, and stories that hold a mirror to the soul. If you crave intensity over predictability, you belong here.

This Month’s Spotlight

Dressed to Kill

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson return in their final Rathbone–Bruce outing, investigating a string of murders tied to stolen music boxes. Basil Rathbone embodies the great detective with sharp wit, while Nigel Bruce offers warmth as loyal Watson in this brisk, atmospheric mystery.

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Deep End

15-year-old Mike takes a job at the local swimming baths, where he becomes obsessed with an attractive young woman, Susan, who works there as an attendant. Although Susan has a fiancé, Mike does his best to sabotage the relationship, to the extent of stalking both her and her fiancé. Mike becomes increasingly desperate to have Susan for himself, with tragic results.

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The Bird with the Crystal Plumage

An American expatriate in Rome attempts to unmask a serial killer he witnessed in the act of an attempted murder - and is now hunting him and his girlfriend.

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Someone Behind the Door

Charles Bronson and Anthony Perkins star in this tense psychological thriller about memory, manipulation, and murder. When a doctor discovers an amnesiac drifter, he seizes the chance to use the man as the perfect pawn in a deadly plan. But as identities blur and motives twist, the trap becomes more dangerous than either expected. Atmospheric and suspenseful, Someone Behind the Door is a gripping tale of control, deception, and the fragility of the mind.

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Oliver Twist

Charles Dickens’ classic tale comes to life in this silent-era adaptation about an orphan’s struggle for survival in the grim streets of London. Jackie Coogan delivers a touching performance as young Oliver, whose innocence endures against cruelty and hardship, while Lon Chaney transforms into the menacing Fagin with unforgettable makeup and presence. Oliver Twist (1922) is a landmark silent film that combines heart, darkness, and artistry in one of Dickens’ most beloved stories.

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Every Feeling, Unfiltered

From whispered betrayals to edge-of-your-seat confessions, every story here matters. No filler. No fluff. Just unforgettable performances, haunting scripts, and emotional punches that stay with you long after the credits roll.

Feel something real—every title is chosen for emotional impact, not algorithms.

Discover thrillers with heart and romances that sting.

Escape the ordinary with curated cinema that dares to get personal.

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