Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) is a low-ranking bureaucrat infatuated with a woman he dreams of.

He soon finds himself desperately recreating his experiences while striving to change horrific events in the near future.

Bereft of eye-catching effects or the quirks of a big-money production,Timecrimesrelies on sharp storytelling instincts.

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It features three thematically interwoven yet isolated stories that transpire in unison.

Upon release,Tetsuoearned praise for itsoriginality and its stylistic horror extremism.

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John Malkovich in front of a door while Lottee sits behind him in Being John Malkovich

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A man stands in the door of his car as a mysterious purple glow glistens over his property.

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The Alien, played by Scarlett Johansson, sits in a car and looks at the distance in the film Under the Skin.

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Sarah Snook as John sitting opposite Ethan Hawke as Agent Doe in Predestination

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Ministry clerk Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) sits strapped to a chair while a masked doctor reaches for a sharp tool.

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The bandaged villain stands in a forest in Timecrimes

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Krank looks off camera as a child is hooked up to his dream machine in The City of Lost Children'.

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The Salaryman with eyes wide open looking ahead in ‘Tetsuo: The Iron Man’

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