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Fellow Travelers is an American television miniseries that delves into the complex relationship between Hawkins Fuller and Tim Laughlin, two men navigating personal and political upheavals from the 1950s McCarthy era through several tumultuous decades. Set against significant historical backdrops such as the Vietnam War and the AIDS crisis, the series explores themes of love, identity, and secrecy.

The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio is a 2005 American biographical film based on the true story of housewife Evelyn Ryan, who supported her large family by winning jingle-writing contests. The film depicts her struggles with an alcoholic and abusive husband.

Saw IV is a 2007 horror film that follows the aftermath of the death of Jigsaw and his apprentice Amanda. As FBI profilers and Detective Hoffman work to solve Jigsaw's final game, SWAT Commander Rigg is forced into a deadly trap and must race against time to save a friend.

Dark Water is a 2005 supernatural horror film directed by Walter Salles and written by Rafael Yglesias. It stars Jennifer Connelly, Tim Roth, John C. Reilly, and others. The story follows Dahlia Williams and her daughter Cecelia as they move into a rundown apartment on New York's Roosevelt Island. As they settle in, mysterious occurrences and a persistent ceiling drip in Cecelia's bedroom add to the unsettling atmosphere.

The Sentinel is a 2006 American political action thriller film directed by Clark Johnson, featuring a veteran United States Secret Service special agent who is falsely accused of being involved in an assassination attempt on the president. The agent must evade capture, prove his innocence, and prevent another assassination while being pursued by an FBI agent.

P2 is a 2007 American horror thriller film about a young businesswoman who becomes trapped in an underground parking garage in midtown Manhattan on Christmas Eve, where she is pursued by a psychopathic security guard who is obsessed with her.

Flash of Genius is a 2008 American biographical drama film directed by Marc Abraham, based on the true story of Robert Kearns' legal battle against the Ford Motor Company for credit and financial compensation for his invention of intermittent windshield wipers. The film portrays Kearns' perseverance in seeking recognition for his invention amidst challenges from the auto industry.

Extreme Measures is a 1996 crime thriller film based on a novel by Michael Palmer, exploring the ethics of medical sacrifices.

Cold Creek Manor is a 2003 American thriller film directed by Mike Figgis, starring Dennis Quaid, Sharon Stone, Stephen Dorff, Juliette Lewis, Kristen Stewart, and Christopher Plummer. The screenplay by Richard Jefferies follows the story of a family who encounter mysterious events after moving into a rural estate previously owned by a menacing figure.