Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "curare"

1. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

PG-13 | 129 min | Action, Adventure, Mystery

Detective Sherlock Holmes is on the trail of criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty, who is carrying out a string of random crimes across Europe.

Director: Guy Ritchie | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Jared Harris, Rachel McAdams

Votes: 480,672 | Gross: $186.85M

2. Primal (2019)

R | 97 min | Action, Thriller

Frank's caught wildlife in the Brazilian jungle incl. a 400 lbs. white jaguar. He ships it on the same ship as an arrested assassin. The assassin breaks free and frees the animals.

Director: Nick Powell | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Famke Janssen, Kevin Durand, Jeremy Nazario

Votes: 11,177

3. 7 Days (2010)

Not Rated | 105 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

A doctor seeks revenge by kidnapping, torturing and killing the man who raped and murdered his young daughter.

Director: Daniel Grou | Stars: Claude Legault, Rémy Girard, Martin Dubreuil, Fanny Mallette

Votes: 8,649

4. Red Joan (2018)

R | 101 min | Biography, Drama, History

The story of Joan Stanley, who was exposed as the K.G.B.'s longest-serving British spy.

Director: Trevor Nunn | Stars: Judi Dench, Sophie Cookson, Stephen Campbell Moore, Tom Hughes

Votes: 14,427 | Gross: $1.58M

5. Murder Ahoy (1964)

Unrated | 93 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

After Miss Jane Marple is made a trustee of a merchant marine training vessel, a fellow trustee is poisoned, and ship's officers are later murdered after she comes on board.

Director: George Pollock | Stars: Margaret Rutherford, Lionel Jeffries, Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, William Mervyn

Votes: 5,808

6. Fear (1954)

84 min | Drama

Irene Wagner, the wife of prominent scientist Albert Wagner, finds herself blackmailed about her affair by her lover's jealous ex-girlfriend. The plot, an experiment in causing fear, drives her into a rage.

Director: Roberto Rossellini | Stars: Ingrid Bergman, Mathias Wieman, Renate Mannhardt, Kurt Kreuger

Votes: 1,775

7. Hamilton (2001)

TV-14 | 190 min | Action, Thriller

Swedish intelligence agent Carl Hamilton gets busy when it is discovered that a group of Soviet rebels intend to smuggle a nuclear missile through Sweden. Carl and his colleague must risk life and limb to stop the uprising.

Stars: Peter Stormare, Lena Olin, Mark Hamill, Mats Långbacka

Votes: 822

8. Kommissar X - Jagd auf Unbekannt (1966)

Not Rated | 92 min | Mystery

In this first "Kommissar X" movie, Tony and Brad investigate the murders of politicians and scientists. They soon face off against a team of super hitwomen with their usual flair. Look for ... See full summary »

Director: Gianfranco Parolini | Stars: Tony Kendall, Brad Harris, Maria Perschy, Christa Linder

Votes: 275

9. Fatal Lessons: The Good Teacher (2004 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 94 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A woman finds her life unraveling after she makes friends with her daughter's teacher.

Director: Michael M. Scott | Stars: Erika Eleniak, Patricia Kalember, Ken Tremblett, Lori Triolo

Votes: 407

10. The Crimes of the Black Cat (1972)

R | 96 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery

A blind pianist tries to figure out who is responsible for a string of murders using a black cat with its claws dipped in curare.

Director: Sergio Pastore | Stars: Anthony Steffen, Sylva Koscina, Giovanna Lenzi, Renato De Carmine

Votes: 1,045

11. The Four Skulls of Jonathan Drake (1959)

Approved | 70 min | Horror, Mystery

Anthropologist Jonathan Drake believes that the men of his family have been cursed for generations by the native South American tribe he studies. Shortly after his brother, discovers one of the tribe's shrunken heads, he's found murdered.

Director: Edward L. Cahn | Stars: Eduard Franz, Valerie French, Grant Richards, Henry Daniell

Votes: 1,247

12. The Murri Affair (1974)

R | 120 min | Crime, Drama, History

Based on a true incident, this tells the story of a troubled young man who kills his sister's reactionary, violent, abusive husband and is eventually arrested for the murder. However, the ... See full summary »

Director: Mauro Bolognini | Stars: Giancarlo Giannini, Catherine Deneuve, Fernando Rey, Tina Aumont

Votes: 281

13. Hard Women (1970)

R | 84 min | Thriller

Rough-and-ready vice detective Perrak must follow 1000 leads during the investigation of a transvestite murder case. In a profoundly mysterious massage parlor he meets industrialist wife Claire Imhoff.

Director: Alfred Vohrer | Stars: Horst Tappert, Werner Peters, Hubert Suschka, Walter Richter

Votes: 118

14. The Plot to Murder Lloyd George (1983 TV Movie)

80 min | Drama

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Director: Ben Rea | Stars: Richard Pasco, Brenda Bruce, Peter Eyre, Jan Francis

15. The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (1991–1993)
Episode: The Last Vampyre (1993)

TV-PG | 106 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Sherlock Holmes investigates strange and tragic happenings in a village that appear linked to a man who seems to be like a vampire.

Director: Tim Sullivan | Stars: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Roy Marsden, Keith Barron

Votes: 1,389

16. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985–1989)
Episode: My Dear Watson (1989)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Sherlock Holmes and Inspector Lestrade seek kidnapped Dr. Watson.

Director: Jorge Montesi | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Graeme Campbell, Brian Bedford, Patrick Monckton

Votes: 85

17. Hart to Hart (1979–1984)
Episode: 'Tis the Season to Be Murdered (1980)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Jennifer and Jonathan go undercover to identify a toy plan thief who has become a murderer.

Director: Earl Bellamy | Stars: Robert Wagner, Stefanie Powers, Lionel Stander, Kenneth Kimmins

Votes: 138

18. Highlander (1992–1998)
Episode: Unusual Suspects (1997)

TV-14 | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy

In 1929, Fitz is enjoying the life of an English lord. He has good friends, a beautiful wife, trusted servants...until one of them "murders" him.

Director: Dennis Berry | Stars: Adrian Paul, Elizabeth Gracen, Peter Wingfield, Jim Byrnes

Votes: 169

19. Mission: Impossible (1966–1973)
Episode: The Hostage (1970)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Paris's cover identity as a wealthy and influential American proves a bit too convincing. He is kidnapped and held for the ransom by rebels demanding the release of three of their comrades.... See full summary »

Director: Barry Crane | Stars: Peter Graves, Leonard Nimoy, Lesley Ann Warren, Greg Morris

Votes: 157

20. The New Avengers (1976–1977)
Episode: Target! (1976)

50 min | Action, Mystery, Thriller

Ministry agents are dropping dead of natural causes either on leave, or just about to go. Discovering a pattern, all clues lead back to the training range where Purdey has just scored a 99%... See full summary »

Director: Ray Austin | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Gareth Hunt, Joanna Lumley, Keith Barron

Votes: 109

21. Rosemary & Thyme (2003–2006)
Episode: Seeds of Time (2006)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The house of a respected, long-dead botanist becomes sought after because it's believed to contain seeds of a now-extinct plant that may offer a cure for malaria.

Director: Simon Langton | Stars: Felicity Kendal, Pam Ferris, Margaret Tyzack, Lucy Scott

Votes: 192

22. American Dad! (2005– )
Episode: Bush Comes to Dinner (2007)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

When Stan enters an essay-writing contest to have his personal hero, President Bush, come over for dinner, he is overcome with joy when the President arrives at his doorstep.

Directors: Mike Kim, Ron Hughart, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane

Votes: 801

23. Babylon Berlin (2017– )
Episode: Episode #3.5 (2020)

TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Rath, Charlotte and Böhm attend Rot's mysterious event. Nyssen visits Helga, who questions her recent actions. Greta returns to court for sentencing.

Directors: Henk Handloegten, Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries | Stars: Volker Bruch, Liv Lisa Fries, Leonie Benesch, Lars Eidinger

Votes: 619

24. Weapon Masters (2008– )
Episode: Blowpipe (2009)

TV-PG | 44 min | Reality-TV

Mike visits the Amazon rain forest to learn how the natives produce highly accurate and lethal blowpipes. Meanwhile Chad uses modern technology and builds a laser-sited, man-portable ... See full summary »

Star: Chad Houseknecht

25. Todd and the Book of Pure Evil (2010–2012)
Episode: The Phantom of Crowley High (2010)

TV-MA | 23 min | Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

A girl uses the book to become a better singer, but the spell backfires and her tongue falls out. She becomes the Phantom of Crowley High and Curtis falls for her. Meanwhile Atticus, Todd, and Jenny try to whip up a heavy metal musical.

Director: James Dunnison | Stars: Alex House, Maggie Castle, Bill Turnbull, Melanie Leishman

Votes: 98

26. Deadly 60 (2009– )
Episode: On a Mission - Costa Rican Jungle (2010)

28 min | Documentary

Steve 'auditions' the Costa Rican jungle snakes as candidates. From, the giant boa constrictor's strangulation method makes the list, and various poisonous species, including the bushmaster... See full summary »

Star: Steve Backshall

27. Arrow (2012–2020)
Episode: Lone Gunmen (2012)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

A mysterious sniper called Deadshot is taking out bidders at an auction for an industry company. The bidders include Oliver's stepfather, Walter Steele.

Director: Guy Norman Bee | Stars: Stephen Amell, Katie Cassidy, Colin Donnell, David Ramsey

Votes: 6,084

28. Arman ja viimeinen ristiretki (2013– )
Episode: Ecuador - viimeinen Waorani (2015)

60 min | Reality-TV

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Director: Tuukka Tiensuu | Stars: Arman Alizad, Tuukka Tiensuu

Votes: 6