Six Classic Crime Films In A Three DVD Box Set Kiss Daddy Good NightUma Thurman turns in a stellar performance in this dark thriller following the exploits of Laura, a young femme fatale preying on the dregs of New York’s seedy nightlife. The tables are turned when the hunter becomes the hunted and Laura is thrust into a murderous mnage a trois. With a supporting cast including Steve Buscemi and Paul Dillon, Kiss Daddy Good Night is a gripping murder-mystery. View Of TerrorCeleste (Shannen Doherty) has it all – a successful career, handsome boyfriend and a new luxurious... apartment with a breathtaking view of the city. Only days after moving in, her life begins to unravel as she becomes the victim of a menacing voyeur who knows her every move and her deepest secrets. She will discover that the problem with a stunning view is when you can see out – others can see in! Ruby’s DreamSmall time bowling alley/night club owner Ruby Dennis (Joe Pesci) has dreams of making it big in Las Vegas but the bigger the dream the easier it is to shatter. In his first starring role after making a name for himself in Raging Bull, Pesci brings a gritty realism to this dark exploration of the murky world of organised crime and the struggle of an honest man to better himself. Shattered SilenceMichael Douglas stars in this terrifying story of murder, mystery and supernatural encounters. Helen Connelly is a woman driven to the edge by frightening phone calls from a disturbing source – her young nephew who has been dead for 15 years. Is it paranormal activity or simply the work of a crazed murderer? As the body count begins to climb the source of the calls must be located before it’s too late. The MogulDanny DeVito stars and directs in this classic crime comedy about the dirty and dastardly deeds behind the glitz and glamour of American TV. Determined to make it big in television, DeVito enlists the help of his girlfriend (Rhea Perlman) and a few of mobster friends to ensure that his show tops the viewing charts…whatever the cost! Who Killed Joy Morgan?Kim Basinger stars as Laury Medford, a young woman caught in a love triangle with two prominent doctors who becomes embroiled in the hunt for the murderer of Joy Morgan. But who is Joy Morgan and what is her connection to Laury? A clever and complicated story where everyone is a suspect but only one is the true killer. [show more]
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Collection of crime-themed feature films and made-for-TV movies. In 'Kiss Daddy Goodnight' (1987) amoral thief Laura (Uma Thurman) adopts various disguises in order to fleece various middle-aged men out of their money. She teams up with musician Sid (Paul Dillon), an old acquaintance, when she learns that her upstairs neighbour, William, is the perfect victim. A poet, writer and connoisseur, William would seem ripe for the taking, except for the fact that Laura resembles his long-lost daughter, to whom he owes a murderous debt... In 'View of Terror' (2003) a successful businesswoman becomes the target of a stalker. Life is good for New York restaurant owner Celeste (Shannen Doherty). With a successful business, a great love-life, and a new uptown apartment with panoramic views, things are certainly on the up. But the good life turns sour when she becomes the victim of a stalker, responsible for sending her suspicious packages and making disturbing phone calls in the middle of the night. As the nightmare continues, Celeste begins to suspect everyone - especially one of her neighbours across the street, whose window looks into hers. 'Ruby's Dream' (1982) stars Joe Pesci as Ruby Dennis, the small-time owner of a bowling alley and nightclub in a working-class area of New Jersey, who dreams of making it big in the glitzy world of Las Vegas. In the pursuit of his dreams, however, he ends up losing a lot more than he gains, and comes to realise what is truly important in his life. In 'Shattered Silence' (1972) a woman is tormented by mysterious phone calls. When Helen Connelly (Elizabeth Ashley) starts receiving calls from her long-dead nephew, she's naturally a little on edge. But when the people he criticises in the calls start dying in suspicious accidents, panic sets in, and fearing she's next on the supernatural hit-list, Helen seeks help from her ex-husband (Ben Gazzara). 'The Mogul' (1984) stars Danny DeVito as New York trucking owner Vic De Salvo. Sure that he can do better than what's being served up on his local TV channel, Vic sends his ideas off to the station boss. With his head already on the block, the outgoing station programmer decides to throw a spanner in the works by giving one of Vic's third-rate ideas the green light. But when his new show becomes an overnight ratings success, Vic soon finds himself the saviour of a corrupt industry. In 'Who Killed Joy Morgan?' (1981) police inspector Lou Corbin (Robert Culp) is assigned to investigate the brutal murder of a young woman, Joy Morgan (Ann Dusenberry). Two high-profile doctors and their shared love interest, Laury Medford (Kim Basinger), become central to his investigation...
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