Less known than Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, Looke is a subscription streaming service that offers a very interesting catalog. Plus, it’s broader than the competition when it comes to classics and old movies.
In this sense we have compiled 10 interesting films present in the Looke catalog that you will not find on other more popular platforms.
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South Korean monster film combining horror, comedy, drama and science fiction, “The Host” has received international critical acclaim. The film is directed by Bong Joon-ho, the same director of “Parasite” (2019).
The story takes place around a monstrous creature that emerges from the Han River in Seoul. The monster captures a girl and her family embarks on a dangerous journey to save her.
Despite being one of Martin Scorsese’s lesser-known films, “After Hours” is recognized by many of the director’s admirers and some critics as one of his best works.
The story follows a night of madness and bizarre events experienced in New York by a normal office worker with a monotonous life, who hates his job.
Directed by the much-loved Paul Verhoeven, “The Spy” is a highly regarded Dutch spy feature film. The film stars Carice van Houten, known for playing the character of Melisandre in the “Game of Thrones” series.
In the plot, a Jewish singer (van Houten) joins the Dutch resistance as a spy after her family is killed by the Nazis during World War II.
With a plot that deals with Norse mythology and Vikings, this film is directed by Danish Nicolas Winding Refn (“Drive”, “The Neon Demon”).
Starring Mads Mikkelsen, the film follows a silent and extremely strong Nordic warrior who is held captive in a village and forced to fight. However, he manages to escape and, together with the village boy who fed him while he was imprisoned, travels with a group of Christian crusaders by ship to the Holy Land.
Horror film directed by Guillermo del Toro, “The Devil’s Backbone” is set during the Spanish Civil War. Widely well received, the film is considered one of the best of Del Toro’s career.
The story follows a boy left in an orphanage where everyone welcomes him with hostility. Furthermore he is haunted by the ghost of a boy who reveals the sinister secrets of the place to him.
Acclaimed by specialized critics, ‘All That Jazz’ is a musical drama that won 4 Oscars. The film is directed by Bob Fosse, who has created a fantastical and psychedelic semi-autobiographical work that portrays his career as an actor, choreographer, dancer and director.
The story follows a director and choreographer (Roy Scheider) who is compulsive in his craft and leads a lifestyle that abuses alcohol, sex and amphetamines. However, when he suffers a heart attack, his imagination takes over and he begins to have visions of death and musical numbers from his life.
Epic spaghetti western directed by master Sergio Leone, “Once Upon a Time in the West” is considered one of the best films in the history of cinema. Charles Bronson plays a mysterious gunman who carries a harmonica and Henry Fonda plays the villain. Jason Robards and Claudia Cardinale are part of the main cast.
The plot unfolds in a tale of violence and revenge, centered on the dispute over the desired land for the construction of a railway.
This classic directed by the genius Nicholas Ray is considered one of the best noirs in the history of the seventh art. The film stars Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame.
The plot follows a hot-tempered screenwriter (Bogart) who is the prime suspect in the murder of a young girl. However, he counts on the help of his kind neighbor (Grahame).
A box office success and critical acclaim, “Luck in Love” is a romantic comedy set in the world of baseball.
Directed by Ron Shelton, the film follows Annie (Susan Sarandon), a fanatical baseball fan. She experiences a love triangle with new player Nuke (Tim Robbins) and veteran Crash (Kevin Costner), tasked with training Nuke.
Considered one of the best works of the famous Federico Fellini, “Noites de Cabíria” stands out for having Giulietta Masina as its protagonist, whose performance is widely acclaimed.
The film’s plot follows the journey of Cabíria, a prostitute who faces a series of challenges and disappointments in her search for love and happiness.
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