
Nightcrawler(2014)
When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.


“If the signal dies so does she.”
A young man receives an emergency phone call on his cell phone from an older woman. She claims to have been kidnapped – and the kidnappers have targeted her husband and child next.

Kim Basinger
Jessica Martin

Chris Evans
Ryan Hewitt

Jason Statham
Ethan

William H. Macy
Sgt. Bob Mooney

Noah Emmerich
Jack Tanner

Valerie Cruz
Dana Bayback

Richard Burgi
Craig Martin

Eric Christian Olsen
Chad

Jessica Biel
Chloe

Adam Taylor Gordon
Ricky Martin
Cellular is a action, thriller, drama, crime film released in 2004 exploring themes of police, psychopath, bank, telephone, los angeles, california, home invasion. Directed by David R. Ellis, it stars Kim Basinger, Chris Evans, Jason Statham. A young man receives an emergency phone call on his cell phone from an older woman. She claims to have been kidnapped – and the kidnappers have targeted her husband and child next.
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