Author: Whannell, Leigh, 1977- film director, screenwriter. Blum, Jason, film producer. Du Fresne, Kylie, film producer. Kavanaugh-Jones, Brian, film producer. Marshall-Green, Logan, 1976- actor.
Published: 2018
Call Number: DRAMA UPGRADE
Format: Video disc
Summary: Grey Trace and his wife suffer a brutal mugging which leaves him paralyzed and results in her murder. After the horrific crime, a special new technology is brought to him with a chip implanted in his spine called Stem. With that chip, he now has a new upgraded control over his body and abilities. Set in the near-future, Grey embarks on an exhilarating quest to gain revenge by using his new skills.
Author: Simonds, Derek, creator. Biel, Jessica, 1982- actor. Abbott, Christopher, 1986- actor. Norwood, Dohn, actor. Miller, Abby (Actress), actor.
Published: 2018
Call Number: SINNER SEASON 1
Format: Video disc
Summary: The story follows a young mother who, when on a day trip with her husband and son, commits a startling act of violence and, to her horror, has no idea why. The event launches an inverted and utterly surprising crime thriller whose driving force is not the 'who' or the 'what,' but the 'why.' When an investigator finds himself obsessed with uncovering the woman's buried motive, together they travel a harrowing journey into the depths of her psyche.
Author: Feig, Paul, film director, film producer. Scharzer, Jessica, screenwriter. Henderson, Jessie, film producer. Kendrick, Anna, actor. Lively, Blake, actor.
Published: 2018
Call Number: SIMPLE BLU-RAY
Format: Video disc
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