Dante’s Cove S02xE01 It’s a Kind of Magic

Dante’s Cove S02xE01 It’s a Kind of Magic
53min | Drama, Horror, Mystery | Episode aired 1 September 2006

Storyline:

Toby and Kevin struggle to build a relationship while contending with the ordinary obstacles of jobs, troublesome exes, and well-built hookups, as well as the extraordinary obstacles from evil sorcerer Ambrosius and his continuing mission to gain Kevin’s love. Meanwhile, Van decides to commit herself to stying the Tresum Order of magic, which puts a strain on her relationship with her girlfriend Michelle. Aided with advice from the ghost children, Stephen and Betty, Van and Toby decide to team up to try to stop Ambrosious. But the final result has drastic consequences for not only them, but Cory still under Ambrosious spell. Elsewhere, Diana Childs is a mysterious woman who arrives in Dante’s Cove and has a connection to both Ambrosious and Grace, who still resides and looks after the ominous Hotel Dante. Other new characters include include Marco, the handsome new owner of the local outdoor bar H2Eau where Toby works at the bartender; bad-boy Kai, who can be counted on to get his customers whatever they need, legal or illegal, and Brit, another new employee of H2Eau.

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Dante’s Cove S01xE02 Then There Was Darkness

Dante's Cove S01xE02 Then There Was Darkness

Dante’s Cove S01xE02 Then There Was Darkness
1h 45min | Drama, Horror, Mystery | Episode aired 30 December 2006

Storyline:

Having been freed from his imprisoned cell, the evil sorcerer Ambrosius Vallin retains corporeal existence from Kevin’s blood and sets up a lair underneath the Dante’s Cove lighthouse where he continues to use his powers to call upon Kevin. But when Ambrosious’ former fiancée, Grace, too enters corporeal existence, she attempts to break up the union with her own black magic. When Grace uses magic to kill Kevin while he’s recovering in the hospital, Ambrosious retaliates by imprisoning her in the bowels beneath Hotel Dante, and uses the darkest magic to resurrect Kevin to make him his companion for all eternity. Meanwhile, Toby and Van try to find out what is going on due to the weirdness of Kevin’s death and mysterious resurrection, and try to find leads which Ambrosious tries to prevent them from finding out his connection to Kevin. At the same time, Ambrosious uses his powers to take control of Corby as his slave to have him keep Toby and Kevin apart as he prepares his grand plan, while Grace tries to escape from her dungeon. But in the final battle between the evil Ambrosious and the MORE evil Grace, no mater who will win… all of us still lose.

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Dante’s Cove S01xE01 In The Beginning

Dante's Cove S01xE01 In The Beginning

Dante’s Cove S01xE01 In The Beginning
The Beginning
1h 24min | Drama, Horror, Mystery | Episode aired 7 October 2005

Storyline:

In 1840 Dante’s Cove, an island resort in the Caribbean, Grace is a powerful witch who catches her fiancée Ambrosius Vallin cheating on her with a man, upon which she imprisons him in the basement of their house, cursing him to spend eternity in bondage. Present Day: College dropout Keven Archer follows his lover, Toby, to the island paradise of Dante’s Cove to get away from living with his abusive and homophobic mother and stepfather. Kevin wants to start a new life at Hotel Dante, a local hotel for the gay/lesbian community and the current site of the Vallin household which is now reputed to be haunted. While deciding what to do with his life, Kevin becomes acquainted with the residents of the hotel whom include Toby’s best friend Van, an artist who struggles to pay her bills and date her girlfriend Tina. Corey is the long-term resident and outgoing gay guy. Amber is the party girl who has eyes for the local DJ Chrissy. Adam is the token straight guy at odds with everyone, and Josh is the bisexual guy who’s current girlfriend is at odds with him. But Kevin and Toby’s newfound romance takes a turn when Kevin finds a trap door in the cellar and inadvertently releases Ambrosius’s evil spirit who, with a kiss from Kevin, becomes corporeal again as an evil vampire, and all hell is about to break lose in Dante’s Cove…

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Escape from Tomorrow 2013

Escape from Tomorrow 2013

Escape from Tomorrow 2013
1h 30min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror | 19 July 2014 (Japan)

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In this black comedy, Jim is an unsatisfied middle aged man on vacation with his family at Disney World. While his family frolics through the park and is enthralled with the sights and sounds of Disney, Jim finds himself inexplicably obsessed with two French teenage girls. The park environment soon turns to something more sinister as Jim uncovers its secrets. Jim must protect his adventurous kids, placate his suspicious wife and defend himself against the happiest place on Earth.

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Fright Night 2011

Fright Night 2011

Fright Night 2011
R | 1h 46min | Comedy, Horror | 14 August 2011 (UK)

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A remake of the 1985 original, teenager Charley Brewster (Yelchin) guesses that his new neighbor Jerry Dandrige (Farrell) is a vampire responsible for a string of recent deaths. When no one he knows believes him, he enlists Peter Vincent (Tennant), a self proclaimed vampire killer and Las Vegas magician, to help him take down Jerry.

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The Good Son 1993

The Good Son 1993

The Good Son 1993
R | 1h 27min | Drama, Horror, Thriller | 24 September 1993 (USA)

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Following his mother’s death, Mark is sent to Maine to visit his aunt and uncle while his father goes on a business trip to Tokyo. Mark meets his cousin, Henry, and the two quickly form a friendship. However, Henry begins to show signs of violent behavior that worry Mark.

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The Reflecting Skin 1990

The Reflecting Skin 1990

The Reflecting Skin 1990

The Reflecting Skin 1990
R | 1h 36min | Drama, Horror, Thriller | 9 November 1990 (UK)

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A young boy tries to cope with rural life circa 1950s and his fantasies become a way to interpret events. After his father tells him stories of vampires, he becomes convinced that the widow up the road is a vampire, and tries to find ways of discouraging his brother from seeing her. He must deal with an abusive mother, a father with a charge of molestation, a band of youths creating havoc, and an unforgiving environment in general.

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Street Trash 1987 UNRATED

Street Trash 1987 UNRATED

Street Trash 1987 UNRATED
1h 31min | Comedy, Horror | 9 May 1987 (Japan)

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When a liquor store owner finds a case of “Viper” in his cellar, he decides to sell it to the local hobos at one dollar a bottle, unaware of its true properties. The drinks causes its consumers to melt, very messily. Two homeless lads find themselves up against the effects of the toxic brew, as well as going head to head with “Bronson” a Vietnam vet with sociopathic tendencies, and the owner of the junkyard they live in.

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