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Foundation date 1 january 1985
Anchor Bay Entertainment is an American home entertainment and production company. It is a division of Starz Media, which is a unit of and a joint venture with Starz Inc., which owns 75%, and The Weinstein Company, which owns 25%. It was owned by IDT Entertainment until 2006 when IDT was purchased by Starz Media. Anchor Bay markets and sells feature films, series, television specials and short films to consumers worldwide. In 2004, Anchor Bay agreed to have its movies distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and renewed their deal in 2011.
Anchor Bay also has a film studio known as Anchor Bay Films which mainly distributes independent theatrical films.
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(1948)Filmography of Anchor Bay Entertainment (220 films)
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American High School (2009)
, 1h26Directed by Sean Patrick Cannon
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Jillian Murray, Martin Klebba, Davida Williams, Nikki Ziering, Alex Murrel, Brian Drolet
It's the final week of senior year at American High School and Gwen Adams (Murray) considers divorcing her new husband Holden Adams (Torriero), whom she married because her rival Hilary Weiss (O'Day) is also trying to be his girlfriend. She faces the problems created by Hilary's plot to become Prom Queen and decides to run for Prom Queen herself. The married couple are caught having sex by Principal Mann (Klebba). The principal faces forced resignation and hatches a plan with Gwen, another teacher and some other students, to get her job back from Ms. Apple (Ziering). She is later crowned Prom Queen (albeit by shredding Hilary's votes earlier), she dumps her husband and decides she is leaving town and so is now finally free of Hilary. As the film ends, Hilary is shown getting rejected by the male students because of her promiscuous behaviour.
Ghost Machine (2009)
, 1h40Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Ghost films
Actors Luke Ford, Rachael Taylor, Sean Faris, Jonathan Harden, Halla Vilhjálmsdóttir, Joshua Dallas
The military sees itself only in Outpost being confronted with an overwhelming essence. Military technicians—and video game freaks—Tom and Vic smuggle a top-secret, virtual warfare program into a disused prison, to experiment with it. What should first be a cool thrill becomes a deadly reality; a vengeful nature has manipulated the software and kidnapped all acting in the real world. When their companion Jess hears of this case, it begins a seemingly hopeless rescue mission and is also drawn into this virtual world, which can be just as deadly as real war. In the final level of this game, death awaits!
Opposite Day (2009)
, 1h28Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Billy Unger, Ariel Winter, Dylan Cash, Pauly Shore, Bradley Steven Perry, Dick Van Patten
The world goes backwards on Opposite Day. The kids become adults, and the adults become kids.
Skeleton Crew (2009)
, 1h33Genres Horror, Slasher
Themes Films about films, Medical-themed films, Films about sexuality, Snuff films in fiction, Films about television, LGBT-related films, Ghost films, Films about psychiatry, Films set in psychiatric hospitals, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Markku Peltola, Karoliina Blackburn
In the 1970s, a mental institution near the border of Russia and Finland was shut down when it was discovered that main administrator Doctor Andersson (who had taken to calling himself "The Auteur") had filmed himself torturing patients to death. Most of the doctor's films were confiscated, though the rooms in which they were developed and screened were never found.
Spread (2009)
, 1h37Directed by David Mackenzie
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Actors Ashton Kutcher, Anne Heche, Margarita Levieva, Sebastian Stan, Ashley Johnson, Rachel Blanchard
Narcissistic gigolo Nikki (Ashton Kutcher) lives in Los Angeles, drifting from one relationship to another without a steady job or even a place to live. He preys on women who can provide for him. After meeting Samantha (Anne Heche) at a club he moves in with her, using his looks and sexual prowess to keep her happy.
Staunton Hill (2009)
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror
Actors Kiko Ellsworth, Kathy Lamkin, Cooper Huckabee
In 1969, a group of friends travel through Virginia on their way to Washington, D.C. to participate in protest rallies. They hitchhike to a small rural community and meet Quintin who offers them a ride. While on the backroads, Quintin's truck overheats and they are forced to walk. As night falls they reach a farm and spend the night in a barn. The next morning, they meet the farm's inhabitants and the young travelers get the terrible feeling that something is wrong in Staunton Hill.
Grace (2009)
, 1h25Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror
Themes Films about children, Pregnancy films, Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, Vampires in film, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Jordan Ladd, Gabrielle Rose, Samantha Ferris, Serge Houde, Malcolm Stewart, Serge Houde
The film opens with Michael and Madeline attempt to conceive. It is soon apparent that they have succeeded. Michael's parents arrive for dinner: a vegan meal prepared by a now visibly pregnant Madeline. Michael's domineering mother Vivian grimaces at the food and suggests - in a passive aggressive fashion - that a more conventional diet would be healthier for the unborn baby. The conversation turns to the couple's unsuccessful search for a suitable obstetrician. Madeline has rejected Vivian's preferred doctor and friend, Dr. Sohn. Instead she has decided to consult Patricia, her old friend and midwife at an independent clinic. Vivian does not hide her disapproval. Though Michael is also skeptical, the couple visit the clinic for a tour. They meet with Patricia, who describes her natural approach to birthing. Madeline reveals that she and Michael have conceived twice before, but both pregnancies were unsuccessful.
Laid to Rest (2009)
, 1h30Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror, Slasher
Themes Films about films, Medical-themed films, Films about sexuality, Snuff films in fiction, Films about television, Transport films, Erotic films, Films about prostitution, Serial killer films, Films about psychiatry, Films about disabilities, Road movies, Chase films
Actors Bobbi Sue Luther, Kevin Gage, Sean Whalen, Johnathon Schaech, Thomas Dekker, Richard Lynch
A young woman with amnesia breaks out of a coffin in a funeral home, and dials 911 in the morgue, but accidentally unhooks the telephone while speaking to the operator. The mortician appears, and is impaled by a man equipped with a chrome skull mask, and a shoulder mounted camera. The girl stabs ChromeSkull in the eye, and runs off while he treats his wound. The girl is picked up by Tucker, who takes her home to his wife Cindy, and promises her that they will go to the sheriff's station in the morning, as Tucker's truck is low on gas, and their phone service has been cut off.
The Open Road (2009)
, 1h30Directed by Sidney Olcott
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Actors Jeff Bridges, Justin Timberlake, Kate Mara, Harry Dean Stanton, Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson
The movie centers on Carlton Garrett (Justin Timberlake), the adult son of baseball legend Kyle Garrett (Jeff Bridges) and a minor-league baseball player with the Corpus Christi, Texas Hooks. One night, after another game in which he continues to slump at the plate, Carlton gets a phone call from his grandfather Amon (Harry Dean Stanton), who tells him that Carlton's mother, Katherine (Mary Steenburgen) has fallen ill and is at the hospital. Katherine requires a surgery that the doctors recommend; however she refuses to sign the waiver until Kyle comes to visit her. After Carlton agrees to find his estranged father, together with his ex-girlfriend Lucy (Kate Mara), the two of them fly to Columbus, Ohio to break the news to Kyle, who is there for an autograph signing and doesn't have a cell phone.
The Shortcut (2009)
, 1h40Directed by Nicholaus Goossen
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror
Actors Drew Seeley, Shannon Woodward, Dave Franco, Katrina Bowden, Nicholas Elia, Raymond J. Barry
In 1945 a young couple, Ivor Hartley (Daniel Maslany) and Irene (Tracy-Lynn Pugsley) are leaving the homecoming dance. The couple take a shortcut through the woods where they begin to make out. Irene wants to stop, but Ivor attempts to rape her. She manages to injure him, however, so he leaves. As Irene makes her way out of the shortcut, Benjamin Hartley attacks her, hitting her over the head with a rock and killing her.
Wild Cherry (2009)
, 2hOrigin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Rumer Glenn Willis, Tania Raymonde, Kristin Cavallari, Ryan Merriman, Kallie Flynn Childress, Jesse Moss
Helen McNichol (Tania Raymonde), a high school senior, is in love with Stanford Prescott (Ryan Merriman), her jock boyfriend, as well as has decided to give it all up to him. At least until she learns that her name is written in the high school football team's secret Bang Book and it is Stanford's job to deflower her. The tables are turned and the battle begins when she and her two best friends Katelyn Chase and Trish Van Doren (Rumer Willis and Kristin Cavallari) form a pact to maintain their virginity, embarrass the team and foil the plot against them. Helen gets Standford by ramming him off of a go-cart track and then She along with Katelyn and Trish trick him and his two best friends (Who are also Katelyn and Trish's boyfriends) into accidentally making out with each other. Then eventually at a party they slip a sex pill into the punch and gives Standford and his friends a Raging Boner. Helen then confronts Katelyn and Trish about the sex pills and blames them for everything and then visits Standford at the hospital tries to apologize and make it up to him, but he turns her down and tells her to go away. Heartbroken about her breakup with Standford, Helen at first decides not to go his football game, but after a talk with her father Nathan (Rob Schneider) about how people make mistakes in life, she changes her mind. At the football game Helen apologizes to Katelyn and Trish and they forgive her, however, Standford's team is losing the game. During Halftime Helen takes the microphone and apologizes for everything and helps Standford and his team into realizing why they are losing and Standford forgives her. When the next match comes, Standford and his team follow Helen's advice and beat the other team. Everyone then goes to the victory party where Helen and Standford finally have Sex. The film ends with Helen coming home after the party and sees Nathan sitting on a closed toilet playing a trombone through the window in which she smiles at.
B-Girl (2009)
, 1h23Origin USA
Genres Drama, Musical, Crime
Themes Dance films
Actors Wesley Jonathan, Drew Sidora, Aimee Garcia, Jenny Gago, Marcelo Tubert, Robert Cicchini
In Brooklyn, Angel is a breakdancer who lives with her mother Gabby. Her abusive boyfriend Hector won't accept that she wants to break up. One night Angel and her best friend Rosie trade hats and jackets and Hector fatally stabs Rosie thinking she is Angel. When he realizes his mistake he stabs Angel too. After many weeks of recovery, Angel wants to breakdance again but is having difficulty. Gabby moves with Angel to Los Angeles to live with Angel's grandmother, where she believes Angel will be safe. Angel gets a night job at a car rental company and goes to college during the day. She also joins a group of breakdancers who need a sixth member to compete.
Not Forgotten (2009)
, 1h40Directed by Dror Soref
Genres Thriller, Horror, Crime
Actors Simon Baker, Paz Vega, Chloë Grace Moretz, Claire Forlani, Michael DeLorenzo, Ken Davitian
Jack Bishop (Simon Baker) works as a loan officer in Del Rio, Texas and is remarried to Amaya Bishop (Paz Vega), living with her and his daughter Toby Bishop (Chloë Grace Moretz) from his first marriage. Toby is kidnapped by an unknown perpetrator leading to the involvement of the local police and eventually the FBI. The FBI begins inquiring in Jack's past only to find out he has no official records dating back farther than ten years, and there is no evidence showing how his first wife had died or where she was buried.
The Hessen Affair (2009)
, 1h53Genres Drama, Action, Historical
Actors Billy Zane, Lyne Renée, Michael Bowen, Noah Segan
Immediately after World War II, two American officers (played by Bill Zane and Lyne Renee) are stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, killing time in the fancy Kronberg castle. They discover there a cache of priceless jewels, formerly owned by the royal family. But when the two lovers try to smuggle the treasure back in the US and sell it, their plans become quickly complicated by military investigators and violent criminals. Now, if they are able to remain faithful to each other, they may become incredibly rich.
Blue Seduction (2009)
, 1h31Directed by Timothy Bond
Origin Canada
Genres Thriller, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films, Erotic thriller films
Actors Billy Zane, Estella Warren, Bernard Robichaud
Mikey Taylor is a once-famous rock star in retirement. Everything was as usual in his previous life—parties, drugs, casual sex with different women, until he met his future wife Joyce, a broker in a reputable real estate company, who helped him cope with his addictions. However, along comes his big fan, a gorgeous young woman, who wants to use him to become famous herself. To achieve her goal, she seduces Mikey with alcohol, cocaine, and rough sex, leading him to his near self-destruction.