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When a young man, down on his luck, learns about his father's killer's parole, it sets off a cat and mouse chase through the hostile desert, searching for a hidden family inheritance.

Our beautiful fortune teller has made a powerful blood pact with a demon but can she keep him at bay?

The film adaptation of Erik Jensen's award-winning biography of Adam Cullen is the story of the biographer and his subject, as it descends into a dependent and abusive relationship.

This was a project for the Film Kitchen at Pittsburgh Filmmakers.

Looking for a new outlook on life after a tragic accident, Rachel moves to a new home and finds a mysterious fortune teller arcade game left behind, who offers her one wish.

"Misfortune" tells the story of James, who after stumbling upon a bag of blood-stained cash, spirals into chaos as he faces off against a dangerous foe, risking everything to protect his loved ones.

After another bad day at her minimum wage job, Mae discovers a box of fortune cookies with the ability to alter the future. But when the scales of fortune tip and the cookies foretell her fast–approaching demise, will Mae be able to reverse her fate?

In a misguided attempt to protect his friend from an extortionist, a man hijacks a blackmail scheme and puts himself and everyone he cares about in danger.

In 1950’s Argentina, a depressive barfly helps piece together a private detective’s case involving the mass murder of four of his acquaintances.

A couple discovers that the messages in their fortune cookies actually predict the future.

Rooted in the age-old Khasi folktale of Tiewlarun—a mystical flower believed to bring misfortune—the film follows the haunting story of a brother and sister, the lone survivors of a plague-stricken village. When the sister disturbs the sacred flower despite her brother’s warnings, tragedy ensues, weaving a poignant tale of love, loss, and fate.

A creature bearing the ominous name "Mishap" is hot in pursuit of an unfortunate lumberjack and eventually decides to live with him. It soon gets bored, however, and asks the lumberjack to hand it over to the rich merchant Habermoos. Habermoos manages to sell Mishap to the king, although he is being attacked by robbers. The king is bankrupt and threatened with war by other countries. Young Michael has to go to war for the king. The creature tries to secretly join him. When Michael gets hold of the situation, he manages to get rid of Mishap once and for all. After all, he has more important things to do. At the last moment, he prevents his girlfriend Kathrin from getting married to the pompous merchant Habermoos.

Soldiers of Misfortune

Gerald Grimm appears to be a normal old man. However things aren't always what they seem. Accidents happen, regrets overcome, challenges are faced and misfortune strikes.

Soldiers of Misfortune featuring Hybrid's Contract Killers: Josh Davey, Tyler Michaud, Nicky Vegas, Nicky Cuba, Todd Martinez, Tyler Humphrey, Jon Richardson, Quincy Boayes, Gerald Garcia, Eric Dearman, Todd Hugo, John Marquez, JT Bouchard, Danny Miller, Jason Trosen, Jesse Lyon, & Roy Richard. Handpicked by Hybrid Tech., the Contract Killers each have their own style and attitude they bring to playing field. "Soldiers of Misfortune" introduces each player with off-field interviews, and highlights from the NPPL and PSP events.

A cartoon noir short film.

A teenage girl succumbs to abuse at her new school after her parents’ death but her bravery and confidence turn her into an inspiration before her adversaries.

The hero of the film put out the fire. The film is about his heroism.

As things at home begin to go wrong, family feuds emerge... Despite the owner's debt urgency, Ki Chan, who commits drinking and violence on a daily basis, Seon Young, who want to live with Deung Bae, and the children (So Jung and So Chul). Seon Young divorces and leaves her husband in the middle of daily violence, leaving the children with the prospect of financial gain. Ki Chan goes to the island to earn money around the same time, and the kids are faced with an unforeseen catastrophe.

The Naitō Shinjuku Family, Japan's oldest yakuza organization with a hereditary tradition, is led by its boss, Gunji Washio (Hitoshi Ozawa). His young son, Taiga (Haruto Ochiai), though only an elementary schooler, spends his days being trained as the heir by senior lieutenant assistant Reiji (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi). However, in stark contrast to his father's wild and daring nature, Taiga is timid and prone to tears, raising doubts about his suitability as the next leader. Amid this uncertainty, Gunji's supposedly deceased younger brother resurfaces and assassinates him, plunging the Naitō Shinjuku Family into crisis. To make matters worse, Taiga is kidnapped by an unknown assailant…

The adventures of married couple Henry and Nancy Clark, vexed by misfortune while in New York City for Henry's job interview.

The owner of a factory that produces flavor extracts, Joel Reynold seems to have it all, but really doesn't. What's missing is sexual attention from his wife, Suzie. Joel hatches a convoluted plan to get Suzie to cheat on him, thereby clearing the way for Joel to have an affair with Cindy, an employee. But what Joel doesn't know is that Cindy is a sociopathic con artist, and a freak workplace accident clears the way for her to ruin Joel forever.

The club as a place of endless (im)possibilities. A man and a woman wait here together for 25 years for a mysterious, all-changing event to occur. From 1979 to 2004: from disco to techno. A love story and an obsession.

At the end of the 19th century, in a little Italian village by a lake an old statue is recovered. Soon a series of crimes start and the superstitious people of the village believe that the statue carries an ancient malediction.

After his mother's death, Yusuf is shocked when his younger brother, Ashar, moves her grave due to a mysterious will. The appearance of the Wurung Tomb triggers a mystical terror that divides the family and the villagers. Amidst the escalating conflict, dark family secrets are revealed, posing a demonic threat that jeopardizes their future.

Josh, a devout loan executive who believes his faith and adherence to the Ten Commandments have brought him a good life. However, when a series of misfortunes strike. Josh begins to feel abandoned by his faith. In his frustration, he decides to rebel by breaking each commandment.

When school captain Roddy Berwick takes the blame for his friend’s scandal, he is expelled and disowned by his family. Cast out of his privileged world, Roddy drifts through a series of humiliations—from waiter to penniless actor to gigolo—descending ever further into ruin and self-disgust.

Seduced and abandonned by her fiance, Maria Ferrante leaves home to avoid any scandal. She is trying to find work and place to stay but one misfortune after another comes into her life Venice Film Festival 1940

A usual chain mail is forwarded to a group of people. Some pass it while others ignore. One dies and is followed by series of sudden and unexplainable deaths of others. Soon after, a revelation begins to unfold, the chain mail is cursed and so she has to find the origin and mystery behind to stop the misfortunes it may cause to anyone who fails to pass it before another life perish again. Sandra also suspects Anne is behind the tragic incidents that happened to their friends. Will she break the curse before it's too late or will she become one of the victims?

Alex is a broke college student whose family is under constant financial strain due to his late mother's medical bills. So, when his friend tells him about a group of guys with a supply of ecstasy, Alex decides to steal it in hopes to sell it all in a huge one-time deal.

The Chuo Line, a cursed line where accidents and suicides often occur. The story centers on a couple who both live along the Chuo Line. When they try to meet accidents occur as if some force is at work. Why can't the two meet anymore, and what is the power lurking in the central line that prevents them?