Stories by @fionnoconnor402

The Rocketeer (2031)

Set in 1938 Los Angeles, California, The Rocketeer tells the story of stunt pilot Cliff Secord, who discovers a hidden rocket pack that he thereafter uses to fly without the need of an aircraft. His heroic deeds soon attract the attention of Howard Hughes and the FBI, who are hunting for the missing rocket pack, as well as the Nazi operatives who stole it from Hughes.

Solo: A Star Wars Story (1998)

In the vast and tumultuous galaxy of "Star Wars," a young and ambitious Han Solo finds himself on a path to becoming the iconic smuggler fans have come to know and love. The film takes us on a journey through Han's early years, where ambition, charm, and a touch of recklessness define his character. The story begins on the industrial planet of Corellia, where Han dreams of becoming a pilot and escaping his life of hardship. Alongside his love interest, Qi'ra, he makes a daring escape attempt, setting in motion a series of events that will shape his destiny. Through twists of fate, Han meets Chewbacca, the Wookiee who becomes his loyal co-pilot, and Lando Calrissian, the suave gambler with a flair for the dramatic. Together, they become involved in a high-stakes heist for a criminal syndicate, led by the enigmatic Tobias Beckett. The mission takes them across various landscapes, from the perilous spice mines of Kessel to the sophisticated world of Dryden Vos, the crime lord. Along the way, alliances are tested, friendships are forged, and Han's character is moulded. The film delves into themes of identity, freedom, and the moral ambiguity of a galaxy ruled by power and greed. It's a coming-of-age tale that explores Han's transformation from a hopeful dreamer to the cynical but charismatic rogue.

Caught Stealing (1995)

When his punk-rock neighbour asks him to take care of his cat for a few days, New York City bartender Hank Thompson suddenly finds himself caught in the middle of a motley crew of threatening gangsters who all want a piece of him.

Fight Club (2009)

A depressed man suffering from insomnia meets a strange soap salesman named Tyler Durden and soon finds himself living in his squalid house after his perfect apartment is destroyed. The two bored men form an underground club with strict rules and fight other men who are fed up with their mundane lives. Their perfect partnership frays when Marla, a fellow support group crasher, attracts Tyler's attention.

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1982)

When Elisabeta commits suicide, an enraged Vlad Dracula swears to avenge her death. Things take a turn when he meets Mina and takes her to be the reincarnation of Elisabeta.

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (1984)

Three rich orphans, Violet, Klaus and Sunny, are sent to live with their uncle Count Olaf after the tragic death of their parents. Their lives change when they learn about the evil plans of Olaf.

Ron Howard's How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1990)

the reclusive green Grinch decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who.

8MM (2009)

A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path.

Breaking Bad (1998-2003)

Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, we follow Walter White, an over-qualified, dispirited high-school chemistry teacher struggling with a recent diagnosis of stage-three lung cancer. White turns to a life of crime and partners with a former student, Jesse Pinkman, to produce and distribute methamphetamine to secure his family's financial future before he dies, while navigating the dangers of the criminal underworld.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2011)

When a fisherman leaves to fight with the Greek army during World War II, his fiancée falls in love with the local Italian commander. When a fisherman leaves to fight with the Greek army during World War II, his fiancée falls in love with the local Italian commander.

Night of the Museum (2016)

Dreamer Larry Daley thinks he's destined for something big but his imaginative ideas never pay off and in desperate need of a job, he accepts to be a security guard at the Natural History Museum. During his watch, Larry makes a startling discovery. Thanks to the unleashing of an Egyptian curse, the museum's animals spring to life after the building closes. Larry must find a way to save the chaotic situation.

Nightmare Alley (2011)

In 1940s New York, down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle endears himself to a clairvoyant and her mentalist husband at a traveling carnival. Using newly acquired knowledge, Carlisle crafts a golden ticket to success by swindling the elite and wealthy. Hoping for a big score, he soon hatches a scheme to con a dangerous tycoon with help from a mysterious psychologist who might be his most formidable opponent yet.

Raising Arizona (1997)

Ex-con Hi and ex-cop Ed meet, marry and long for a child in the wilds of Arizona. When Ed discovers she's barren, the God-given solution is presented: to snatch a baby from a set of quints. Thus begins a series of kidnappings, capers, and rum goings-on that revolve around the helpless yet universally-loveable child. Hi's convict friends, his boss, and even the Lone Biker Of The Apocalypse become involved in the ever-twisting plot in the quest to claim the baby.

Neil Marshall's Hellboy (2009)

Hellboy is a supernatural being who is the son of a fallen angel. He came to our world in 1944 as a result of a mystical ritual. The Occultists of the Third Reich had long tried to gain an advantage in the war, hoping to attract the ideal soldier to the ranks of the fascist army. Hellboy was exactly the one they needed, but they never managed to make their plans a reality. The demon from hell fell into the hands of Americans and began to serve them, protecting the world from mysterious threats. This time he is sent to England to meet face to face with Merlin's wife. Just a battle with the Blood Queen will lead to the end of the world, which the monster tried to avoid all his life.

Sleepy Hollow (1989)

In 1799, young Police Detective Ichabod Crane is sent from New York City to a small town called Sleepy Hollow to investigate a series of murders. Approached by the town's council, Crane discovers that three of the murders were some of the most notable men in town. The council also says that the murders are the work of a deadly Hessian Horseman whose head has been mysteriously chopped off. With the help from a young sidekick and the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, Crane's investigation takes him further through the dark woods where more murders have been occurring. What Crane does not realize is that the mysterious Horseman is being controlled by someone in a sinister plot to kill the most suitable men in the village.

Con Air (2007)

Cameron Poe, a highly decorated Army Ranger, comes home to Alabama to his wife Tricia, only to run into a few drunken regulars at the bar where she works. Cameron accidentally kills one of the drunks, and is sent to a federal penitentiary for involuntary manslaughter for seven years. He becomes eligible for parole and can now go home to his wife and daughter. Unfortunately, Cameron has to share a prison airplane with some of the country's most dangerous criminals, who take control of the plane and are now planning to escape the country. Cameron has to find a way to stop them while playing along. Meanwhile, United States Marshal Vince Larkin is trying to help Cameron get free and stop the criminals, led by Cyrus "The Virus" Grissom.

Mandy (1988)

A couple's lives are shattered by a cult, leading a man into a surreal rampage of vengeance after his girlfriend is kidnapped and burned alive.

The Rocketeer (2024)

A young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high-flying masked hero.

I Know What You Did Last Summer (2017)

A year after running over a fisherman and dumping his body in the water, four friends reconvene when Julie receives a frightening letter telling her that their crime was seen. While pursuing who he thinks is responsible for the letter, Barry is run over by a man with a meat hook. The bloodletting only increases from there, as the killer with the hook continues to stalk Julie, Helen and Ray.

Euphoria (1999-2002)

A group of high school students struggle with drugs, love, social media and money as they come of age while trying to establish their identity.