Cara Buono
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1983, Indiana. A young boy vanishes into thin air. As friends, family, and local police search for answers, they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving top-secret government experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one very strange little girl.
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When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl. It's 1984 and the citizens of Hawkins, Indiana are still reeling from the horrors of the demagorgon and the secrets of Hawkins Lab. Will Byers has been rescued from the Upside Down but a bigger, sinister entity still threatens those who survived.
3) Paper towns
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Adapted from the bestselling novel by author John Green, a coming-of-age story centering on Quentin and his enigmatic neighbor Margo, who loved mysteries so much she became one. After taking him on an all-night adventure through their hometown, Margo suddenly disappears; leaving behind cryptic clues for Quentin to decipher. The search leads Quentin and his quick-witted friends on an exhilarating adventure that is equal parts hilarious and moving.
4) All Saints
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Based on the inspiring true story of salesman turned pastor Michael Spurlock, the tiny church he was ordered to shut down, and a group of refugees from Southeast Asia. Together, they risked everything to plant seeds for a future that might just save them all.
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A hilarious black and white comedy. A reporter who bangs out his column on an old manual typewriter and is blissfully unaware that he sticks out like a sore thumb. His girlfriend is fed up because he hasn't even kissed her, and the local mob wants to bump him off because he's hot on their trail.
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A story of survival about a young woman who took down a serial killer. 15-year-old Kara was approached by a man who put a gun to her neck and forced her into his car. He took her to his apartment, held her captive and sexually assaulted her. While he slept, Kara escaped and led police to the apartment, and identified her captor, a serial killer responsible for at least three unsolved homicides.
11) Waterland
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"Jeremy Irons portrays disillusioned history professor Tom Crick who, in an age of cynicism and despair, inspires his students to embrace the past and discover the marvels and mysteries of life. Through a series of extraordinary stories, he takes them on an unforgettable journey into the past that changes their lives forever"--Container.
12) Beer League
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An unemployed slacker inspires his softball teammates to improve their game so they wont' get kicked out of the local league.
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Dead Zone volume 12
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English
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When female psychic Alex Sinclair (Jennifer Finnigan) pays Johnny (Anthony Michael Hall) a surprise Christmas visit, the two work together to solve the mystery of one very lost and confused Santa.
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Dead Zone volume 4
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English
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Johnny becomes involved with an abusive radio shock jock (Richard Lewis) and in the process forges a new relationship with his son J.J. (Spencer Achtymichuk). Directed by Anthony Michael Hall.
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Dead Zone volume 2
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English
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A lighthearted Fourth of July road trip turns into a nightmare after Johnny is hit with a vision of Bruce dying in a car crash.
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Dead Zone volume 10
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English
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During a visit with Bruce, Johnny is struck with a vision of a valuable filly being stolen on the eve of a big horse race.
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Dead Zone volume 4
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English
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Johnny takes on a major corporation to prevent the mass marketing of a drug he foresees will cause terrible birth defects years down the line.
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Dead Zone volume 12
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English
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As problems with his dead zone become life threatening, Johnny must decide whether to have brain surgery, knowing he might lose his psychic abilities that may help prevent Armageddon.
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Dead Zone volume 19
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English
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Johnny sets out to discover the secret of a mysterious man (Frank Whaley) who appears to be stalking him but actually has a life changing message for Johnny.
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Dead Zone volume 5
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English
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When Johnny is injured and infused with a blood product stemming from six different people, he begins having visions through the donors eyes.