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1. Safe House (2012)

R | 115 min | Action, Thriller

A young CIA agent is tasked with looking after a fugitive in a safe house. But when the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge.

Director: Daniel Espinosa | Stars: Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Robert Patrick, Vera Farmiga

Votes: 236,305 | Gross: $126.37M

2. The Watch (I) (2012)

R | 102 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Four men who form a neighborhood watch group as a way to get out of their day-to-day family routines find themselves defending the Earth from an alien invasion.

Director: Akiva Schaffer | Stars: Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, Billy Crudup

Votes: 133,213 | Gross: $35.35M

3. Silver Bullet (1985)

R | 95 min | Horror

In a small town, brutal killings start to plague the close knit community. Marty Coslaw, a paraplegic boy, is convinced the murders are the doings of a werewolf.

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Corey Haim, Megan Follows

Votes: 31,663 | Gross: $5.40M

4. Death al Dente: A Gourmet Detective Mystery (2016 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When Henry Ross is hired to find the best Italian chef for a new high-end eatery, murder was not on the menu. As the body count climbs, Henry and Maggie find themselves at the heart of another mystery with deadly consequences.

Director: Terry Ingram | Stars: Dylan Neal, Brooke Burns, Matthew Kevin Anderson, Marc Senior

Votes: 1,105

5. Return to Boggy Creek (1977)

G | 85 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Two men travel deep into the woods to search for a Bigfoot-like creature called "Big Bay-Ty" which has recently been sighted near Boggy Creek. Three children secretly follow. Little do they know a hurricane is about to commence.

Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Dawn Wells, Dana Plato, David Sobiesk, Marcus Claudel

Votes: 695

6. I Was a 7th Grade Dragon Slayer (2010)

PG | 93 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Arthur Lyle miraculously discovers the secret to stopping an evil dragon named Lord Darksmoke who threatens to destroy all civilization.

Director: Andy Lauer | Stars: Lea Thompson, Hunter Allan, Eric Lutes, Richard Sellers

Votes: 746

7. Blue Ridge Fall (1999)

R | 100 min | Crime, Drama

In Jefferson Creek, North Carolina, the colors of autumn signal Friday night lights, and high-school quarterback Danny Shepherd is the main event. He and his friends, Shane and Taz, live ... See full summary »

Director: James Rowe | Stars: Peter Facinelli, Jay R. Ferguson, Rodney Eastman, Chris Isaak

Votes: 444

8. Kultur Shock! (2013)

85 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Three helpless American immigrants, Red, White and Blue, are tormented by an Uncle Sam doll in a locked, windowless room. They can't remember who they are or how they got there. Little by ... See full summary »

Director: Todd Osleger | Stars: Eric Paul Chapman, Maureen O'Malley, Terry McNavage, Jerry Pietrala

Votes: 73

9. Cordially Invited (2013)

8 min | Short, Comedy

A group of small town folks decide what to do with a murdering menace of their quaint village only to realize that no one is safe from this crazed killer.

Director: Ken Arnold | Stars: Nadia Williams, Lauren White, Rasik Ohal, Donald Imm

10. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Truck (2004)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

The girls made a large paper mâché bear for the school for team spirit. Jim has to take the bear to school in his truck, but he lost his truck in an arm wrestling match and does not want to tell Cheryl.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 147

11. Dracula: The Series (1990–1991)
Episode: Double Darkness (1990)

22 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

An old enemy is out to take down Lucard, though his actions cause unusual problems for a member of the Helsing family.

Director: Randy Bradshaw | Stars: Bernard Behrens, Denis Forest, Geordie Johnson, Mia Kirshner

Votes: 12

12. Hart to Hart (1979–1984)
Episode: Cop Out (1979)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

When a prostitute is murdered, one of Jennifer's former sources asks her to investigate.

Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander, Richard Herd

Votes: 157

13. Magnum, P.I. (1980–1988)
Episode: Beauty Knows No Pain (1981)

Not Rated | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

A woman from Bayonne, New Jersey hires Magnum for one day to find her fiancé.

Director: Ray Austin | Stars: Tom Selleck, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley, Larry Manetti

Votes: 425

14. The Twilight Zone (1959–1964)
Episode: Young Man's Fancy (1962)

TV-PG | 25 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Newlywed Alex Walker finds himself being pulled back to his childhood and back to his widowed mother in the house where he grew up.

Director: John Brahm | Stars: Phyllis Thaxter, Alex Nicol, Wallace Rooney, Helen Brown

Votes: 1,999

15. The Dresden Files (2007–2008)
Episode: The Other Dick (2007)

TV-PG | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

Harry's forced to go get a license to continue working for the police department, but when his teacher turns up dead of black magic he teams with man's assistant in a case that takes fertile twist.

Director: James Head | Stars: Paul Blackthorne, Valerie Cruz, Terrence Mann, Raoul Bhaneja

Votes: 300

16. The Order (2019–2020)
Episode: Fear Itself, Part 1 (2020)

TV-MA | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

The Knights raid the Order's magic vault, Alyssa confides in Randall about her fading powers, and romance blooms between Lilith and Nicole.

Director: Mathias Herndl | Stars: Jake Manley, Sarah Grey, Louriza Tronco, Adam DiMarco

Votes: 425

17. Emergence (2019–2020)
Episode: Camera Wheelbarrow Tiger Pillow (2019)

TV-PG | 42 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

As Jo continues to search for answers, a mysterious man's appearance in town may cause problems for the family. Piper tries to understand her new abilities while connecting with the family.

Director: J. Miller Tobin | Stars: Allison Tolman, Alexa Swinton, Owain Yeoman, Ashley Aufderheide

Votes: 548

18. In the Dark (2019–2022)
Episode: Hanging by a Thread (2021)

TV-14 | Action, Crime, Mystery

Nia is dead, and with Josh now aware of their involvement in the biggest case of his career, Murphy, Jess, Felix and Max, are all forced to make some serious changes. Officer Clemens ... See full summary »

Director: Ryan McFaul | Stars: Perry Mattfeld, Brooke Markham, Casey Deidrick, Keston John

Votes: 170

19. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: Abandon All Hope (2009)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Dean and Sam get to know the whereabouts of Lucifer and want to hunt him down. But Lucifer is well prepared and is working his own plans.

Director: Philip Sgriccia | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Jim Beaver

Votes: 6,098

20. Tales of the City (1993)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (1993)

TV-MA | 56 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

Whilst Anna and Edgar continue their platonic friendship Mary Ann allows herself to spend a week-end with Beauchamp at a hotel, where the promised Z-bed does not materialize and they end up... See full summary »

Director: Alastair Reid | Stars: Olympia Dukakis, Donald Moffat, Chloe Webb, Laura Linney

Votes: 147

21. Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
Episode: Crawl Space (2011)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Hank asks Walt to drive him to the laundry where the meth lab is hidden. Ted still won't pay the IRS so Skyler asks Saul for help, and Saul sends in his A-Team. Gus and Jesse return from Mexico, and Walt fears he is in trouble with Gus.

Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn, Aaron Paul, Dean Norris

Votes: 41,212

22. TopTenz (2010– )
Episode: 10 Things You Take For Granted That Never Actually Existed (2022)

10 min | Documentary

Not all you know is as it is. But that may not mean you're wrong.

Star: Simon Whistler

23. Hemlock Grove (2013–2015)
Episode: Catabasis (2013)

TV-MA | 48 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Roman visits the tower, and gets a little more than he expected. Dr. Chasseur deals with some internal issues while Letha and Peter get a little more serious.

Director: David Straiton | Stars: Famke Janssen, Bill Skarsgård, Landon Liboiron, Penelope Mitchell

Votes: 599

24. Justified (2010–2015)
Episode: Decoy (2013)

TV-MA | 40 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Drew Thompson is now in custody of the marshals, but can Raylan get him out of Harlan before Theo Tonin and Boyd's men can get their hands on them?

Director: Michael W. Watkins | Stars: Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter, Jacob Pitts

Votes: 1,787

25. Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode: Chapter One Hundred Twenty-Eight: Halloween II (2023)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Veronica decides to host a ghost show; Betty makes the most out of her night out with Archie and Reggie; Jughead makes a major discovery in a mystery brewing in Riverdale.

Director: Ronald Paul Richard | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse

Votes: 293

26. Jack Ryan (2018–2023)
Episode: Proof of Concept (2023)

TV-MA | 63 min | Action, Drama, Thriller

If Wright wants to get Jack out alive, compromises must be made. Groundbreaking intel gives the CIA a chance to prevent a domestic terrorist act.

Director: Lukas Ettlin | Stars: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Okieriete Onaodowan

Votes: 1,961

27. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: Stairway to Heaven (2014)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Angels are committing suicide in Castiel's name. Sam and Dean try to find out why.

Director: Guy Norman Bee | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Misha Collins, Curtis Armstrong

Votes: 3,516

28. Broad City (2014–2019)
Episode: The Lockout (2014)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy

After Abbi bug bombs her apartment, and Ilana misplaces her keys, the girls are forced to face life on the streets - just in time for Abbi's first art gallery show.

Director: Lucia Aniello | Stars: Abbi Jacobson, Ilana Glazer, John Gemberling, Arturo Castro

Votes: 531

29. EWTN Bookmark (1998– )
Episode: The Year of Faith (2012)

28 min | Family, Talk-Show

Pope Benedict XVI declared a Year of Faith to span October 11, 2012 through November 24, 2013. Fr. Mitch Pacwa has prepared a 100-page primer designed to help Catholics observe and optimize this consecrated year.

Directors: Mike Holmes, Fred Williams | Stars: Doug Keck, Mitch Pacwa

30. NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023)
Episode: Blame It on Rio (2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The team helps NCIS agent Tony DiNozzo track down a money launderer who escaped just before being brought into his custody.

Director: Dennis Smith | Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen, Barrett Foa

Votes: 483

31. Svengoolie (1995– )
Episode: The Deadly Mantis (2008)

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

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Director: Christopher M. Faulkner | Stars: Rich Koz, Doug Scharf, Jim Barton, Amanda Conner

Votes: 18

32. NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023)
Episode: Home Is Where the Heart Is (2016)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

After a maintenance man saves a lieutenant commander's life, the team discovers his dark past that places a local teenager in peril. In the meantime, Sam must decide who to take to the football game.

Director: Eric A. Pot | Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen, Barrett Foa

Votes: 321

33. NCIS: Los Angeles (2009–2023)
Episode: Under Siege (2017)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Hetty goes rogue and an agent is kidnapped by the mole.

Director: Ruba Nadda | Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Daniela Ruah, Eric Christian Olsen, Barrett Foa

Votes: 347

34. Dynasty (2017–2022)
Episode: Enter Alexis (2018)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Alexis claws her way back home, shaking up the family estate and sending Blake into a rage.

Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd | Stars: Elizabeth Gillies, Nathalie Kelley, James Mackay, Robert Christopher Riley

Votes: 717

35. The Boys (2019– )
Episode: The Innocents (2019)

TV-MA | 60 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

SUPER IN AMERICA (2019). Vought Studios. Genre: Reality. Starring: Homelander, Queen Maeve, Black Noir, The Deep, A-Train, Starlight, Tara Reid, Billy Zane.

Director: Jennifer Phang | Stars: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty

Votes: 13,712