When his wife refuses to give him a divorce, he takes drastic measures to ensure that she disappears.

Conflictis based on the storyThe Pentacle, written byAlfred Neumannandone of the best film noir directors,Robert Siodmak.

As the marshals arrive at the fortress-like institution, they start interviewing the staff and other patients.

Leonardo DiCaprio looking pensive, while Mark Ruffalo stands in the background, in ‘Shutter Island’

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Shutter Islandis a disturbing neo-noir psychological thriller based on the 2003 novel of the same title written byLaeta Kalogridis.

From detailed crime scenes to the gripping, devastating finale,Se7enleaves a sickening impression on audiences.

Unable to reverse it, and with the side effect being insanity, Griffin slowly begins to unravel.

Three men talking while standing next to each other outside in the dark in Conflict

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The originalNightmare Alleyhas impeccable shock value, which stems from the ominous set designs and disturbing images.

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Max Cady holding Sam Bowden in a headlock in Cape Fear (1962)

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US Marshal sitting at a table looking intently in ‘Shutter Island’

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Detectives Mills and Sommerset next to each other in Se7en.

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Hannibal smirks and looking intently ahead in The Silence of the Lambs

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Harry Angel (Mickey Rourke) inspecting an occult object in Angel Heart

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“Preacher” Harry Powell with “Love” written on his fingers in The Night of the Hunter

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Griffin harassing Flora in ‘The Invisible Man’

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Tyrone Power straightening his collar while Coleen Gray is looking at him in Nightmare Alley (1947)

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