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Sub-titled "The Birth of Extreme", this documetary takes a look at the transformation of skateboarding from its former image as a land-bound pastime for surfers to its status today as an extreme and acrobatic sport in its own right. Starting from the California surf community of Dogtown, the film follows the evolution of modern skateboarding through it's 70's heyday, its decline during the 80's, and its eventual (and highly lucrative) return in the 90's. (imdb)

A maverick skydiver and a former KGB agent team up to stop the Russian mafia from stealing gold. (imdb)

A small town in Texas finds itself under attack from a hungry, fifty-foot-long gila monster. No longer content to forage in the desert, the giant lizard begins chopming on motorists and train passengers before descending upon the town itself. Only Chase Winstead, a quick-thinking mechanic, can save the town from being wiped out. (imdb)

The delirious journey of a mental disordered man, who is obsessed in making the perfect crime. (imdb)

In the mid-80's two young climbers attempted to reach the summit of Siula Grande in Peru; a feat that had previously been attempted but never achieved. With an extra man looking after base camp, Simon and Joe set off to scale the mount in one long push over several days. The peak is reached, however on the descent Joe falls and breaks his leg. Despite what it means, the two continue with Simon letting Joe out on a rope for 300 meters, then descending to join him and so on... (imdb)

A documentary on seniors at a high school in a small Indiana town and their various cliques. (imdb)

The removal of an old tree in Glen's backyard reveals a large and mysterious hole. Glen and his sister, Al, are left to look after themselves for three days when their parents go away. This is when strange things begin to happen, all of them centered around the "hole". (imdb)

Two siblings rival each other inside the world of professional soccer. (imdb)

A guilt-haunted samurai warrior attempts to stop a massacre taking place. (imdb)

A getaway driver for a bank robbery realizes he has been double crossed and races to find out who betrayed him. (imdb)