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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.

Human Desire |  (1954)

A returning Korean War veteran becomes entangled in a web of passion, jealousy, and murder after taking a job with the railroad. Starring Glenn Ford as the conflicted hero, Gloria Grahame as the alluring femme fatale, and Broderick Crawford as her violent husband, the film simmers with tension and betrayal. Directed by Fritz Lang, Human Desire is a taut film noir that explores the darker side of love, lust, and moral compromise.

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The Unholy Four |  (1954)

A man on a fishing trip with three of his friends receives a blow to the head that makes him lose his memory. Three years later it all comes back to him, but on the day it does one of the men who was on the trip with him turns up deceased.

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Calendar Girl |  (1947)

Ruth is on her journey to become a successful model. After being scouted by a talent agent, Ruth moves to New York City to pursue her dreams. She quickly finds herself overwhelmed by the big city and struggles to make it in the modeling world. With the help of her friends, family, and a little bit of luck, she is able to make her mark in the industry and find true love.

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The Scarlet Tunic |  (1998)

In nineteenth century rural England, a German hussar serving with King George III's personal cavalry, Matthaus Singer, falls madly in love with the only daughter of a West Country solicitor, Frances Groves.

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Power, Passion and Murder |  (1987)

Set in 1930s Hollywood, this glamorous miniseries follows the meteoric rise of a young actress whose success comes with scandal, heartbreak, and betrayal. Michelle Pfeiffer shines in an early career highlight as the starlet navigating studio politics and personal turmoil, supported by Hector Elizondo and Darren McGavin. Power, Passion and Murder is a sweeping tale of ambition and sacrifice, capturing the allure and cost of fame during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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Lake of the Woods |  (2007)

A struggling novelist escapes to a remote mountain cabin to write again – but the locals prove more dangerous than he ever imagined. With C. Thomas Howell in the lead, alongside Duane Whitaker and Geoffrey Lewis, Lake of the Woods (also known as Cold Ones and later Dead Letters) is a tense, offbeat thriller where isolation and oddball characters spiral into danger and dark humor

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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.

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This Month’s Spotlight

Constantine and the Cross

Biopic of Constantine the Great, set between 293-312 AD, from his days as Tribune to his accession as Roman Emperor of Gaul under the tetrarchy system and ending with his battle against the usurper Roman Emperor Maxentius in Rome.

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Last Ride on the Midwest Pacific

On the night before Nan and Pops move to a retirement community in the southern Midwest, their scattered family reunites. Tensions run high on this emotional night resulting in the discovery of a few skeletons in the closet and unbeknownst plans for the future that change this family forever.

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The Intruder

A smooth-talking outsider arrives in a Southern town just as schools are ordered to desegregate, using fear and prejudice to stir up hatred. William Shatner delivers a chilling performance as the charismatic agitator whose words ignite chaos. Directed by Roger Corman, The Intruder is a bold, socially conscious drama that tackles racism and mob mentality head-on, standing out as one of the filmmaker’s most serious and daring works.

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Video Killer

When Amy receives a haunted VHS tape containing weird films from a figure stalking her she realizes she is not alone and must find other victims who are being haunted in hopes of figuring out who is trying to kill them all.

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The Most Dangerous Game

A psychotic big game hunter deliberately strands a luxury yacht on a remote island, where he begins to hunt its passengers for sport.

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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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