René Manzor Movies

The psychological thriller Dedales (Labyrinth), written and directed by René Manzor, concerns a psychiatrist treating a serial killer. Frederic Diefenthal portrays a police investigator with ESP who eventually plays a part in arresting Claude (Sylvie Testud), an unhinged woman who allows random chance to dictate her actions. Investigators believe Claude has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 30 people. When her first psychiatrist (Michel Duchaussoy) is unable to make headway, he brings in his colleague Brennac (Lambert Wilson). Brennac eventually discovers the key to his patient's split personalities, many of which have a basis in Greek mythology, but the surprising ending alters the audience's perceptions of what has happened in the film. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

The good witch Morgane bears a son and finds herself faced with a painful choice. Tradition requires that she select a godfather for the child at the exact moment of its birth. The moral alignment of the godfather will determine that of the child. The trouble is that there are only six witches left on the earth and the only eligible magical godfather, Molok, is a wicked warlock. If she refuses him, her only option is to select a mortal man who was born on the same day and time. Unfortunately if a mortal were to undergo the ceremony her son would lose his magic and the volunteer would literally lose his mind and become a living vegetable. This romantic French tale tells what happens when Morgane chooses the latter option. After much searching she and her remaining cronies narrow the eligible list down to three men. Unfortunately, Molok finds out and kills two of them, leaving only Michael, a handsome young New York inventor to fill the bill. Michael hates flying, but his business colleague Joel manages to convince him to go to Paris. There he meets Morgane who takes him to her grandmother's home. En route they pause to take magical potions and make love in the forest. Trouble brews when afterward Morgane finds herself falling in love with Michael and thinking twice about taking away his extraordinary intelligence. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

A young adventurer and his Native American friend go searching for treasure in the Yukon. The bonds of their friendship are tested when they encounter opposition from a hostile tribe and must struggle to escape with their lives. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi

Thomas (Alain Musy) is living with his mom and granddad in a huge country house. He makes a teltext phone call requesting that Santa Claus visit his house for Christmas. Instead, a crazed lunatic in a Santa outfit comes to visit, and for the rest of the film, Thomas is kept busy fending off the murderous Santa, in this French-style and relatively nonviolent thriller. Despite a superficial resemblance, this movie is not intended for child viewers the way Home Alone is - not least because by the end of the film, the kid no longer believes in (or cares about) Santa Claus. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Werner Stocker makes his first series appearance as Darius, a 2000-year-old monk and the mentor to Immortal Duncan (Adrian Paul). Darius warns Duncan that he is being stalked by evil Immortal Grayson (James Horan), who has also added celebrated philanthropist and peace activist Victor Paulus (Earl Pastko). This episode is the beginning of a story arc that will take Duncan, Tessa (Alexandra Van Der Noot) and Richie (Stan Kirsch) from Canada to France -- and is also the series swan song for Amanda Wyss as nosy TV reporter Randi MacFarland. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi