Stories of Lost Souls is an anthology film starring Josh Hartnett, Hugh Jackman, Keira Knightley, Cate Blanchett, James Gandolfini, Paul Bettany, Illeana Douglas and directed by eight different directors including Deborra-Lee Furness and Mark Palansky. The film was executive produced by Thomas Bannister and released direct-to-video in the United States on 3 February 2005. The film was later released in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2007. Segments The Same Directed by Mark Palansky – Starring Josh Hartnett, Jason Acuña and Jacqui Maxwell A creepy house. Every night a dwarf awaits his beautiful neighbor's return. He will do anything to win the girl of his dreams, including murder; he kills another neighbor and chops off the corpse's legs. Upon leaving the crime scene, the girl sees him and uncovers her own legs, which look like porcelain. Standing Room Only Directed by Deborra-Lee Furness – Starring Hugh Jackman, Michael Gambon, Joanna Lumley, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio The story revolves around a group of people waiting in line for a performance. Bangers Directed by Andrew Upton – Starring Cate Blanchett The haunting story of a woman slipping into insanity. Julie-Anne, a marginally successful career woman, is preparing dinner for her gruff and unsympathetic mother. As she cooks the mashed potatoes and sausages, she tells an indifferent audience of her mother and cat about a recent promotion at work. As she rants about her job it becomes apparent that she is in the middle of a mental breakdown that culminates in burned sausage and mashed potatoes all over the floor. New Year's Eve Directed by Col Spector – Starring Keira Knightley The story of a seductive temptress at a New Year's Eve party. Euston Road Written by Tristram Pye and directed by Toa Stappard – Starring Paul Bettany A fast car. Two men talking in a hotel bar. Seven questions in eight minutes. And it is 9 pm on Euston Road. Figure it out. A Whole New Day Directed by William Garcia – Starring James Gandolfini The story of an abusive alcoholic who wakes up in an abandoned apartment after a black-out. A man on the floor comes to consciousness in an empty apartment – no furniture, no décor on the walls, no gas in the stove. He has only his cell phone, a jacket, and a hangover. Elsewhere in the city, his wife is in a kitchen, harried by three rambunctious children,