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Chinatown (1974)
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Chinatown (1974)

JJ 'Jake' Gittes is a private detective who seems to specialize in matrimonial cases. He is hired by Evelyn Mulwray when she suspects her husband Hollis, builder of the city's water supply system, of having an affair. Gittes does what he does best and photographs him with a young girl but in the ens …uing scandal, it seems he was hired by an impersonator and not the real Mrs. Mulwray. When Mr. Mulwray is found dead, Jake is plunged into a complex web of deceit involving murder, incest, and municipal corruption all related to the city's water supply. (Read More)

Subgenre:
political conspiracyconspiracysuspenseblack comedycult film
Themes:
home invasionsurveillancedysfunctional familyparanoiabrutalitycorruptionextramarital affairracismincestdeceptioninvestigationgangsterdrunkennesstorturefear …adulterypoliticsbetrayalmoneymurderdeathfriendship (See All)
Mood:
nightcar chaseneo noir
Locations:
following someone in a caryachtusamexicorooftopofficepolice stationfarmapartmentwaterdesertbathtublos angeles californiarestaurantbeach
Characters:
police detectivechinese americancoronerengineerfishermanpolice chasemayoremployer employee relationshipsecretarymaidsecurity guardhitmansister sister relationshiplawyerhostage …detectivepolice officermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolice (See All)
Period:
1930s
Story:
catalina island californiachinatown los angelesbarber shopreal estate scamlighting cigarette for womanmystery womanman slaps a womanman kills a womanwater rightssalt watergovernment corruptionsecret pastpolitical corruptionprivate detectivethreatened with a knife …taking a photographtelephone callhanging up without saying goodbyeco worker co worker relationshipshot while trying to escapeends with deathreference to confuciusreal estate fraudhall of recordslos angeles rivermale slaps femalekilled in a carbandaged nosenose bandagelos angeles storm draintelephoto lenscatalinashocking truthhard boiledphoto labmusic score features pianosevered nosenaked dead manyawnincestuous relationshipsad endingcity counciljazz scorepolitical cover upreservoiryawningcaught in a liedishonestyorchardcorrupt businessmanhidden truthtelling a jokescapegoatbeaten uplandownerobituarysnoopingprotective malecrutchbloody facecity hallorangesocial decayfade to blackfamous linedroughtcocktailimplied sextrespassingtycoonbarbershoporchestral music scoretragic endingchinatowntragic pastaltered version of studio logodistrustfamous scorepondpalm treebusiness cardgreat depressionkiss on the lipsknocked unconsciouspocket watchshot in the eyedamretirement homereal estatelawsuitgardenerassumed identitybarberdirector cameohomageset upex copprivate investigatorsouthern accentmelancholyethnic slurloss of husbanddark pastlieutenantaccidental killingwisecrack humordisfigurementpunched in the chestautopsydark heroescape attemptbutleraquariumplot twistrowboatmillionaireimpostorhaunted by the pastcrime sceneswitchbladethugmexicanfollowing someonescamrape victimkicked in the stomachimpersonationnosebleedmorguevandalismsabotageshavingeavesdroppingeyeglassesscandalhenchmannewspaper headlineshot in the armhandgunpremarital sexdomestic violencesuspicionthreattragic eventlong takeconvertiblefarmerknocked outevil mancover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderprotestbinocularsracial slurdrowningfemme fataledouble crossfishinganti herofalse accusationmapwidowbridgewomanmansionambushshot in the backtelephonerevolverhandcuffsinterrogationdead bodycar crashplace name in titleheld at gunpointrifleshowdownsecretbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the headface slapshot in the chestcar accidenthorsefistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingshowerpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityone word titlemale nudityviolencefight (See All)

The Last Boy Scout (1991)
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The Last Boy Scout (1991)

A down and out cynical detective teams up with a down and out ex-quarterback to try and solve a murder case involving a pro football team and a politician.

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspenseblack comedycult film
Themes:
dysfunctional familybrutalitycorruptionextramarital affairdeceptioninvestigationgangstertortureadulterybetrayalmoneyfriendshipmurderdeath
Mood:
nightcar chaseneo noir
Locations:
police stationapartmentlos angeles california
Characters:
police detectivehitmanhostagedetectivepolice officerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolice
Story:
man kills a womanpolitical corruptionprivate detectivethreatened with a knifetelling a jokeknocked unconsciousprivate investigatorsouthern accentwisecrack humorcrime sceneswitchbladethughenchmanshot in the armknocked out …cover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedouble crossanti herofalse accusationmansionambushshot in the backrevolverinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the headface slapshot in the chestcar accidenthorsefistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifephotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityviolencefight (See All)

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The Nice Guys (2016)
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The Nice Guys (2016)

Set against the backdrop of 1977 Los Angeles, The Nice Guys opens when single father and licensed PI Holland March (Gosling) is hired to investigate the apparent suicide of famous porn star Misty Mountains. As the trail leads him to track down a girl named Amelia (Qualley), he encounters less licens …ed and less hands-off private eye Jackson Healey (Russell Crowe) and his brass knuckles, both hired by the young hippie. However, the situation takes a turn for the worse when Amelia vanishes and it becomes apparent that March wasn't the only party interested. As both men are forced to team up, they'll have to take on a world filled with eccentric goons, strippers dressed as mermaids and even a possible government conspiracy. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracyblack comedy
Themes:
home invasiondysfunctional familyparanoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationdrunkennesstorturefearpoliticsbetrayalmoneyfriendshipmurder …death (See All)
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
apartmentbathtublos angeles california
Characters:
secretaryhitmanlawyerhostagedetectivemother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshippolice
Story:
man kills a womangovernment corruptionprivate detectivethreatened with a knifesocial decaytragic pastaltered version of studio logodistrustpalm treebusiness cardex copprivate investigatorethnic slurwisecrack humordisfigurement …punched in the chestaquariumcrime sceneswitchbladethugfollowing someonekicked in the stomachnosebleedshavinghenchmannewspaper headlineshot in the armhandgunsuspicionknocked outcover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderprotestracial slurfemme fataledouble crossanti heromansionambushtelephonerevolverinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityviolencefight (See All)

Brick Mansions (2014)
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Brick Mansions (2014)

Subgenre:
black comedy
Themes:
home invasionsurveillancecorruptiondeceptiongangstertorturebetrayaldeathmurder
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
rooftoppolice stationapartmentbathtubrestaurant
Characters:
police detectivepolice chasemayorsecurity guardhostagedetectivepolice
Story:
threatened with a knifecity hallsocial decayset upex copethnic slurpunched in the chestescape attemptkicked in the stomachhenchmannewspaper headlineshot in the armknocked outracial sluranti hero …false accusationambushrevolverhandcuffsinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headcar accidentfistfightbeatingshowerpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefightviolence (See All)

Triple 9 (2016) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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Triple 9 (2016)

In TRIPLE 9, a crew of dirty cops are blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for "officer down". Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, trigge …ring a breakneck, action-packed finale filled with double-crosses, greed and revenge. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspense
Themes:
surveillanceparanoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationgangsterdrunkennesstorturefearbetrayalmoneydeathmurderfriendship
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
police stationapartmentrestaurant
Characters:
police detectivecoronerpolice chasesecurity guardhitmansister sister relationshiphostagedetectivepolice officerhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolice
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifesocial decaydistrustex copsouthern accentethnic slurlieutenantaccidental killingpunched in the chestautopsycrime scenethugmorguesabotage …eavesdroppinghenchmannewspaper headlinesuspicioncover upattempted murderprotestracial slurfemme fataledouble crossmapambushrevolverhandcuffsinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smokingbare chested maleviolence (See All)

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New Jack City (1991)
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New Jack City (1991)

The gangster Nino has a gang who call themselves Cash Money Brothers. They get into the crack business and not before long they make a million dollars every week. A cop, Scotty, is after them. He tries to get into the gang by letting an ex-drug addict infiltrate the gang, but the attempt fails miser …ably. The only thing that remains is that Scotty himself becomes a drug pusher. (Read More)

Subgenre:
black comedycult film
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationgangstertorturefearadulterybetrayalmoneymurderfriendship …death (See All)
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
police stationapartmentrestaurantbeach
Characters:
police detectivepolice chasehitmanlawyerhostagedetectivepolice officerhusband wife relationshippolice
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifetelephone callsocial decaytragic endingethnic slurwisecrack humorpunched in the chestaquariumswitchbladethugkicked in the stomachimpersonationhenchmansuspicion …threatevil mancover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueracial slurdouble crossanti herofalse accusationmansionambushshot in the backtelephonerevolverhandcuffsinterrogationheld at gunpointriflebrawlcamerapunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterbare chested malefemale nudityviolencefight (See All)

Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)
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Batman: The Killing Joke (2016)

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspense
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiabrutalitydeceptioninvestigationgangstertorturefearbetrayaldeathmurderfriendship
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
yachtrooftopapartment
Characters:
police detectiveengineerpolice chasesecurity guardhitmanhostagedetectivepolice officerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolice
Story:
telling a jokebeaten upimplied sexshot in the eyedisfigurementpunched in the chestdark herobutlerimpostorcrime scenethugrape victimkicked in the stomachnosebleedeavesdropping …henchmannewspaper headlinepremarital sextragic eventknocked outattempted murderbinocularsdouble crossanti heromansionambushrevolverinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the headface slapshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifephotographcigarette smokingbare chested malemale nudityviolencefight (See All)

Don't Say A Word (2001)
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Don't Say A Word (2001)

A group of thieves steal a rare gem, but in the process, two of the men double cross the leader of the thieving group, Patrick, and take off with the precious stone. Ten years later, prominent psychiatrist Nathan Conrad is invited to examine a disturbed young woman named Elisabeth. Patrick immediate …ly kidnaps Nathan's daughter, forcing Nathan to attempt to get Elisabeth to reveal a secret number which will ultimately lead Patrick to the whereabouts of the precious gem that has eluded him. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspenseblack comedy
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiadeceptioninvestigationtorturefearbetrayalmoneymurderdeathfriendship
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
police stationapartment
Characters:
police detectivecoronersecurity guardhostagedetectivepolice officerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolice
Story:
threatened with a knifetragic pastethnic slurdark pastautopsyhaunted by the pastcrime scenethugfollowing someonekicked in the stomachmorguehenchmanshot in the armsuspiciontragic event …knocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderracial slurdouble crossmapbridgewomanambushshot in the backtelephonerevolverhandcuffsheld at gunpointshowdownsecretbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smokingviolencefight (See All)

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Atomic Blonde (2017) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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Atomic Blonde (2017)

The crown jewel of Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Lorraine Broughton (Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized … city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspenseblack comedy
Themes:
home invasionparanoiabrutalitydeceptioninvestigationdrunkennesstorturefearbetrayalmurderdeath
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
rooftopapartmentwaterbathtubrestaurant
Characters:
coronerpolice chasehitmanhostagepolice officermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolice
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifephoto labshot in the eyeset uppunched in the chestescape attemptthugfollowing someonekicked in the stomachmorguehenchmanhandgunpremarital sexsuspicion …long takeknocked outcover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderprotestbinocularsdrowningfemme fataledouble crossbridgewomanambushshot in the backtelephonerevolverinterrogationdead bodycar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifephotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditymale nudityfightviolence (See All)

Broken City (2013)
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Broken City (2013)

In New York City, detective Billy Taggart goes to court for the murder of the rapist Mikey Tavarez, but the Mayor Nicholas Hostetler and the Chief of Police Carl Fairbanks vanish with important evidence and Billy is declared not guilty by the judge; however, he leaves the police department. Seven ye …ars later, Billy is a private detective and lives with his girlfriend Natalie Barrow, who is an aspiring actress and the sister of Mikey's victim. His secretary Katy Bradshaw (Alona Tal) is trying to collect part of the debts to save their business. In the week of the elections, Hostetler summons Billy and offers $25,000 to investigate his wife, Cathleen Hostetler, whom he believes is having a love affair. Billy discovers that Cathleen is meeting Paul Andrews, who is the coordinator of the campaign of Jack Valliant, the opponent of Hostetler and favorite in the election. When Paul is found dead on the street, Billy finds that he had been double-crossed by Hostetler and he decides to investigate the truth behind Paul's murder. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracyblack comedy
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiacorruptionextramarital affairdeceptioninvestigationdrunkennesspoliticsbetrayaldeathmurder
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
apartmentbathtubrestaurantbeach
Characters:
police detectivemayorsecretaryhitmanlawyerhostagedetectivehusband wife relationshippolice
Story:
private detectivecity hallsocial decayex copprivate investigatormillionairehaunted by the pastcrime scenefollowing someoneeavesdroppingnewspaper headlinesuspicionknocked outcover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogue …protestdouble crossanti herofalse accusationwomanhandcuffscar crashheld at gunpointsecretbrawlcamerapunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterbare chested malefemale nudityviolencefight (See All)

Scream 3 (2000)
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Scream 3 (2000)

A new film is currently in production, and a killer is on the loose. The murders draw a reporter, ex-cop, and young woman to the set of the movie inspired by their life. They soon find out that they are dealing with a trilogy, and in a trilogy...anything can happen.

Subgenre:
black comedy
Themes:
home invasionparanoiabrutalitydeceptioninvestigationdrunkennessfearbetrayalmurderdeath
Locations:
police stationapartmentlos angeles california
Characters:
police detectivesecurity guardhostagedetectivepolice officerfather daughter relationshippolice
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifehall of recordsfamous linedirector cameoex coppunched in the chestcrime scenerape victimkicked in the stomachsabotageeavesdroppingpremarital sexsuspicionknocked out …cover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueracial slurdouble crossfalse accusationwomanmansionambushshot in the backrevolverhandcuffscar crashheld at gunpointshowdownsecretbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingshowerpistolsurprise endingknifephotographcigarette smokingbare chested maleviolencefight (See All)

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The Dark Knight (2008)
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The Dark Knight (2008)

Set within a year after the events of Batman Begins, Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and new district attorney Harvey Dent successfully begin to round up the criminals that plague Gotham City until a mysterious and sadistic criminal mastermind known only as the Joker appears in Gotham, creating a n …ew wave of chaos. Batman's struggle against the Joker becomes deeply personal, forcing him to "confront everything he believes" and improve his technology to stop him. A love triangle develops between Bruce Wayne, Dent and Rachel Dawes. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspensecult film
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationgangstertorturefearpoliticsbetrayalmoneymurderdeath …friendship (See All)
Mood:
nightcar chaseneo noir
Locations:
usarooftoppolice stationapartmentrestaurant
Characters:
police detectiveengineerpolice chasemayorsecretarysecurity guardlawyerhostagedetectivepolice officermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolice
Story:
secret pastthreatened with a knifecorrupt businessmansocial decayfamous linetragic endingtragic pastaltered version of studio logofamous scorebusiness carddark pastpunched in the chestdark heroescape attemptbutler …impostorcrime scenethugkicked in the stomachhenchmannewspaper headlineknocked outevil mancover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderdouble crossanti herofalse accusationbridgeambushshot in the backrevolverhandcuffsinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointrifleshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueface slapshot in the chestcar accidenthorsefistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterbare chested malefightviolence (See All)

Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm (1993) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm (1993)

Batman, the costumed crime-fighter who prowls the night skies in Gotham City, soon finds there's another vigilante in town knocking off prominent mob figures. Despite the scythe-like blade for a hand, a mechanical voice and the cloud of smoke that follows the figure wherever it goes, the police and  …outraged officials mistake the homicidal crusader for Batman himself and demand that the city's longtime hero be brought to justice. Meanwhile, Andrea Beaumont returns to town. She is the lost love of Bruce Wayne, the billionaire playboy who is Batman's alter ego, and was an integral part of Wayne's decision ten years earlier to don the cape and cowl. Now, she is back in his life and is no less a disruption than the return of his old archenemy, The Joker, who has a stake in seeing the annihilation of this new vigilante, whoever it proves to be. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracyblack comedycult film
Themes:
home invasionparanoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationgangstertorturefearbetrayaldeathmurder
Mood:
nightneo noir
Locations:
rooftoppolice stationapartmentrestaurant
Characters:
police detectivepolice chasesecurity guardhitmanlawyerhostagedetectivepolice officerfather daughter relationshippolice
Story:
corrupt businessmansocial decayorchestral music scoretragic pastdark pastpunched in the chestdark heroescape attemptbutlermillionairehaunted by the pastthugkicked in the stomacheavesdroppinghenchman …newspaper headlineevil mancover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderbinocularsfemme fataledouble crossanti herofalse accusationbridgemansionambushrevolverinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescuecar accidentfistfightcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifephotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefightviolence (See All)

8mm (1999)
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8mm (1999)

A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, Welles relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into … obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town private eye. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspensecult film
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationtorturefearbetrayalmoneymurderdeath
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
los angeles california
Characters:
lawyerhostagedetectivehusband wife relationship
Story:
private detectivethreatened with a knifetelephone callhall of recordspalm treeprivate investigatorsouthern accentpunched in the chestbutlerthugkicked in the stomacheavesdroppingpremarital sexthreatevil man …cover upbinocularsdouble crosswidowmansionshot in the backtelephoneinterrogationheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditymale nudityfightviolence (See All)

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Blood Father (2016)
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Blood Father (2016)

Subgenre:
suspenseblack comedy
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiabrutalityracismdeceptiongangsterfearbetrayalmoneyfriendshipmurderdeath
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
desert
Characters:
hitmanhostagefather daughter relationshippolice
Story:
man slaps a womantelephone callsouthern accentethnic slurdark pastdark herothugmexicanshavinghenchmanthreatknocked outevil manattempted murderracial slur …double crossanti heroambushshot in the backtelephonerevolverheld at gunpointrifleshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headface slapshot in the chestcar accidenthorsefistfightshot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingknifephotographbare chested maleviolencefight (See All)

Absolute Power (1997)
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Absolute Power (1997)

Based on the novel by David Baldacci, Absolute Power is about the ruthlessness of people in power. The President believes that everything he does is beyond reproach, including an affair or two. That leads to murder and everyone around him is involved. There is only one witness, a thief named Luther  …Whitney. They are sure he'll talk, but when? The Secret Service is determined to keep him quiet, but catching a thief isn't always easy. (Read More)

Subgenre:
political conspiracyconspiracysuspense
Themes:
home invasionparanoiacorruptionextramarital affairdeceptioninvestigationdrunkennessadulterypoliticsbetrayalmurderfriendshipdeath
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
police stationapartment
Characters:
police detectivehitmandetectivefather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipspolice
Story:
man slaps a womangovernment corruptionpolitical corruptionthreatened with a knifepolitical cover upex copmelancholyethnic slurautopsymillionairecrime scenenewspaper headlinecover upattempted murderracial slur …anti herowomanmansionambushshot in the backhandcuffspunched in the faceshot in the headface slapcar accidentshot to deathcorpsepistolknifephotographcigarette smokingviolencefight (See All)

Sicario (2015) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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Sicario (2015)

When drug violence worsens on the USA Mexico border, the FBI sends an idealistic agent, Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) on a mission to eradicate a drug cartel responsible for a bomb that had killed members of her team.

Subgenre:
suspense
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationtorturebetrayaldeathfriendshipmurder
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
mexicodesert
Characters:
hitmanlawyerhostagepolice officerhusband wife relationship
Story:
social decaytragic pastdistrustsouthern accentdark pastdark heromexicanshot in the armsuspicionthreatcover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebinocularsdouble crossanti hero …mapmansionambushshot in the backhandcuffsinterrogationheld at gunpointshowdownpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifephotographcigarette smokingbare chested maleone word titleviolencefight (See All)

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Black Mass (2015)
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Black Mass (2015)

Based on a true story of James "Whitey" Bulger, an Irish Mob godfather and FBI informant who had a "secret trading" deal with his brother, William "Billy" Bulger, a state senator and a Boston public figure, and John Connolly, an FBI agent. They planned to take down the Italian mob and mafia in Bosto …n, which went awry and things turned massively violent. When the credence for each other began fading out, drug dealing, murders, and extortion started to rise, and forced the FBI's Boston office to confirm that Whitey Bulger was one of the most notorious criminals in US history and also one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List criminals. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracyblack comedy
Themes:
paranoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationgangsterdrunkennesstorturefearbetrayaldeathmurderfriendship
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
officepolice stationrestaurantbeach
Characters:
hitmanlawyerpolice officerhusband wife relationship
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifebeaten upbloody facealtered version of studio logoethnic slurpunched in the chestthughenchmannewspaper headlineshot in the armsuspicioncover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueracial slur …double crossbridgewomanambushshot in the backrevolverhandcuffsinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointriflesecretbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolknifephotographcigarette smokingviolence (See All)

The Way Of The Gun (2000)
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The Way Of The Gun (2000)

Two petty if violent criminals kidnap a girl being paid $1m to be a surrogate mother. As the baby is for a gangster the pair's demand for money sees several henchmen and assorted other ruthless characters head after them to Mexico. Bullets rather than talking are always going to settle this one.

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspenseblack comedycult film
Themes:
paranoiaextramarital affairdeceptiongangstertorturebetrayalmoneymurderfriendshipdeath
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
mexicopolice stationapartmentdesert
Characters:
hostagepolice officerhusband wife relationship
Story:
telephone calltragic endingbusiness cardsouthern accentkicked in the stomacheavesdroppingshot in the armcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderbinocularsdouble crossanti heroambushshot in the backrevolver …interrogationcar crashheld at gunpointrifleshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueface slapshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingshowerpistolsurprise endingcigarette smokingbare chested malefightviolence (See All)

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
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Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former LAPD blade runner wh …o has been missing for 30 years. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspensecult film
Themes:
brutalitydeceptioninvestigationfearbetrayaldeathmurder
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
rooftoppolice stationfarmapartmentwaterlos angeles californiarestaurant
Characters:
police detectiveengineerhostagedetectivepolice officerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshippolice
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifehall of recordsbloody facetragic endingtragic pastaltered version of studio logoretirement homeex coplieutenantpunched in the chestkicked in the stomachshot in the armpremarital sextragic event …farmercover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebinocularsdrowningshot in the backhandcuffsinterrogationdead bodycar crashheld at gunpointsecretbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingshowerpistolsurprise endingknifephotographcigarette smokingfemale nudityfightviolence (See All)

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Live By Night (2016) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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Live By Night (2016)

Boston, 1926. The '20s are roaring. Liquor is flowing, bullets are flying, and one man sets out to make his mark on the world. Prohibition has given rise to an endless network of underground distilleries, speakeasies, gangsters, and corrupt cops. Joe Coughlin, the youngest son of a prominent Boston  …police captain, has long since turned his back on his strict and proper upbringing. Now having graduated from a childhood of petty theft to a career in the pay of the city's most fearsome mobsters, Joe enjoys the spoils, thrills, and notoriety of being an outlaw. But life on the dark side carries a heavy price. In a time when ruthless men of ambition, armed with cash, illegal booze, and guns, battle for control, no one-neither family nor friend, enemy nor lover-can be trusted. Beyond money and power, even the threat of prison, one fate seems most likely for men like Joe: an early death. But until that day, he and his friends are determined to live life to the hilt. Joe embarks on a dizzying journey up the ladder of organized crime that takes him from the flash of Jazz Age Boston to the sensual shimmer of Tampa's Latin Quarter to the sizzling streets of Cuba. Live by Night is a riveting epic layered with a diverse cast of loyal friends and callous enemies, tough rumrunners and sultry femmes fatales, Bible-quoting evangelists and cruel Klansmen, all battling for survival and their piece of the American dream. At once a sweeping love story and a compelling saga of revenge, it is a spe… (Read More)

Subgenre:
black comedy
Themes:
home invasionparanoiabrutalitycorruptionextramarital affairracismdeceptiongangstertorturefearbetrayalmoneyfriendshipdeathmurder
Mood:
nightcar chaseneo noir
Locations:
police stationrestaurantbeach
Characters:
police chasehitmanhostagepolice officerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolice
Period:
1930s
Story:
telephone callsocial decayfade to blackbarbershoptragic endingaltered version of studio logopalm treegreat depressionsouthern accentethnic slurpunched in the chestescape attemptthugkicked in the stomachhenchman …newspaper headlineshot in the armthreattragic eventknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderracial slurfemme fataledouble crossanti herobridgemansionambushshot in the backtelephonerevolverhandcuffsinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownpunched in the facerescueshot in the headface slapshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifephotographcigarette smokingviolence (See All)

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)
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The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Despite his tarnished reputation after the events of The Dark Knight, in which he took the rap for Dent's crimes, Batman feels compelled to intervene to assist the city and its police force which is struggling to cope with Bane's plans to destroy the city.

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspensecult film
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiabrutalitydeceptioninvestigationtorturebetrayalmurderdeath
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
rooftoppolice stationapartmentwaterdesert
Characters:
police detectiveengineerpolice chasemayormaidsecurity guardlawyerhostagedetectivepolice officerpolice
Story:
corrupt businessmancity hallaltered version of studio logofamous scorepunched in the chestdark heroescape attemptbutlerhaunted by the pastthugkicked in the stomachsabotageshavinghenchmannewspaper headline …tragic eventknocked outevil mancover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprotestfemme fataledouble crossanti herofalse accusationbridgemansionambushshot in the backinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointrifleshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifephotographbare chested malefight (See All)

American Assassin (2017)
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American Assassin (2017)

Twenty three-year-old Mitch lost his parents to a tragic car accident at the age of fourteen, and his girlfriend to a terrorist attack just as they were engaged. Seeking revenge, he is enlisted by CIA Deputy Director Irene Kennedy as a black ops recruit. Kennedy then assigns Cold War veteran Stan Hu …rley to train Mitch. Together they will later on investigate a wave of apparently random attacks on military and civilian targets. The discovery of a pattern in the violence leads them to a joint mission with a lethal Turkish agent to stop a mysterious operative intent on starting a world war in the Middle East. (Read More)

Subgenre:
political conspiracyconspiracysuspense
Themes:
surveillancebrutalitydeceptioninvestigationgangstertorturepoliticsbetrayalmoneydeathmurder
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
rooftopapartmentwaterbathtubrestaurantbeach
Characters:
engineerhostagepolice officer
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifetragic pastethnic slurdark pastpunched in the chestdark herothugkicked in the stomacheavesdroppinghenchmanshot in the armsuspiciontragic eventlong take …knocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderracial slurfemme fataledouble crossanti heromapambushshot in the backhandcuffsinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headface slapshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifephotographcigarette smokingbare chested maleviolencefight (See All)

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Menace II Society (1993)
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Menace II Society (1993)

This urban nightmare chronicles several days in the life of Caine Lawson, following his high-school graduation, as he attempts to escape his violent existence in the projects of Watts, CA.

Subgenre:
black comedycult film
Themes:
paranoiabrutalitygangsterdrunkennessfearbetrayalmoneydeathfriendshipmurder
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
police stationlos angeles california
Characters:
police detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officerhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolice
Story:
threatened with a knifesocial decayfade to blacktragic endingethnic slurescape attemptswitchbladethugkicked in the stomachshot in the armpremarital sexlong takecharacter repeating someone else's dialogueracial sluranti hero …shot in the backrevolverhandcuffsinterrogationheld at gunpointbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingknifecigarette smokingbare chested maleviolencefight (See All)

Morgan (2016) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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Morgan (2016)

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspense
Themes:
surveillanceparanoiabrutalitydeceptioninvestigationfearbetrayalmurderdeath
Mood:
car chase
Locations:
farm
Characters:
hostage
Story:
threatened with a knifedistrustsouthern accentpunched in the chestkicked in the stomachsabotagesuspicionknocked outcover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderdrowningdouble crossambushshot in the back …interrogationheld at gunpointrifleshowdownbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightcorpsebeatingshowerpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterbare chested maleone word titlefightviolence (See All)

Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (2014)
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Frank Miller's Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (2014)

Marv is unconscious on a highway surrounded by corpses. When he awakes, he has amnesia and tries to recall his last steps from the Kadie's saloon on the Saturday night. He recalls that he found four playboys burning a homeless man alive and defended the poor man. Marv hunts them down and kills the g …roup. The cocky gambler Johnny hits jackpot in slot machines in the Kadie's saloon and invites the waitress Marcie to go with him to play poker game against the powerful Senator Roark. He wins the game and suffers the consequence of his arrogance. The private detective Dwight McCarthy is contacted by his former lover Ava Lord that asks to meet him at the Kadie's saloon. Ava asks him for forgiveness for leaving him to marry the wealthy Damian Lord. However her strong chauffeur Manute takes her home. Dwight snoops around Ava's house but is found and beaten by Manute and the bodyguards. When he returns home, Ava is waiting for him naked in the bed and seduces him again. Then she tells that Damian and Manute torture her and soon she will be killed. Once again Manute takes Ava with him and hits Dwight that invites Marv to help him to rescue Ava. Damian denies the accusation but Dwight beats him to death while Marv tear Manute's eye out. But soon Dwight finds that he was lured by Ava that shoots him. Marv rescues Dwight and takes him to the Old Town where Dwight finds his former lover Gail that helps him to recover while Dwight plots revenge against Ava. (Read More)

Subgenre:
black comedy
Themes:
home invasionbrutalitycorruptionextramarital affairdeceptiondrunkennesstortureadulterybetrayalmoneymurderdeath
Mood:
nightcar chaseneo noir
Locations:
rooftopfarmapartmentrestaurant
Characters:
police detectivepolice chasesister sister relationshipdetective
Story:
man slaps a womanman kills a womanprivate detectivethreatened with a knifehard boiledcorrupt businessmansocial decayshot in the eyedirector cameodisfigurementpunched in the chesthaunted by the pastcrime sceneswitchbladethug …kicked in the stomachhandgunpremarital sexconvertibleknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderbinocularsfemme fataledouble crossanti heromansionshot in the backtelephonerevolverhandcuffscar crashplace name in titleheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingshowerpistolknifetitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefightviolence (See All)

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Taking Lives (2004)
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Taking Lives (2004)

The film starts in the early 1980s. Young Martin Asher took a bus for Canada. He meets another teen on the bus Matt Soulsby. When the bus broke they decided to rent a car and drive to Seattle. On the road the car gets a flat tire, and Matt starts changing the tire Martin comments on how he and Matt  …are about the same height and he quickly pushes Matt in the way of an oncoming truck causing a huge accident where Matt and the driver both die. He took Matt's guitar and left singing like Matt did. Twenty years later, an FBI profiler, Illeana Scott comes to Canada to help hunting down a serial killer Martin Asher who killed multiple men and lived by their identities. Martin's mother claims that she saw Martin in Quebec city and she tells the police that Martin is evil. The police also has an eyewitness James Costa who saw Asher kill his last victim... (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspense
Themes:
home invasionsurveillancedeceptioninvestigationfearbetrayalmurderdeath
Mood:
nightcar chaseneo noir
Locations:
police stationfarmapartmentbathtubrestaurant
Characters:
police detectivecoronerpolice chasesecurity guardhostagedetectivepolice officerpolice
Story:
man slaps a womanthreatened with a knifetragic pastassumed identitydark pastdisfigurementautopsyescape attemptimpostorcrime sceneimpersonationmorguenewspaper headlinepremarital sexcover up …character repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderdouble crossbridgemansionambushrevolverhandcuffsinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownface slapshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathcorpsebeatingshowerpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudity (See All)

Cop Land (1997)
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Cop Land (1997)

Sometime in the 1970's, police officers from New York City wanted a safe haven to live, away from the dangers of the streets of New York City, this is when they established a "Cop Land" in the small New Jersey town of Garrison. Freddy Heflin who was always admired by the New York cops wanted to beco …me one, but because he was deaf in one ear this prevents him from achieving his goal, but has become sheriff of Garrison. Recently there have been a dark omen surrounding the NYPD, and Freddy is now investigating on this case, then Internal Affairs officer Mo Tilden is also on the case and asks Freddy for help, but Freddy could not. Now Freddy suspects that a New York City cop named Ray Donlan might be one of the many cops who is corrupted by the mob and other criminals. Now, Freddy must find a cop who is nicknamed "Superboy" who can testify against Donlan and protect him, before Donlan finds Superboy and kills him. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracycult film
Themes:
home invasionparanoiabrutalitycorruptionextramarital affairinvestigationgangsterdrunkennessfearadulterymurderdeath
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
rooftoppolice station
Characters:
police detectivepolice chasemayorlawyerhostagedetectivepolice officerhusband wife relationshippolice
Story:
nose bandagecity hallsocial decaydistrustex copethnic slurdark herohaunted by the pastcrime scenekicked in the stomachsabotagenewspaper headlinesuspicionthreatcover up …attempted murderracial slurdrowningmapbridgeshot in the backrevolverhandcuffscar crashheld at gunpointshowdownpunched in the facerescueshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingtitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smokingone word titleviolence (See All)

The Take (2016) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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The Take (2016)

Michael Mason, a pick-pocket living in Paris steals a bag with a teddy bear in it. Not realizing the toy contains a timed bomb, he tosses it aside on a busy street. A few seconds later it explodes, killing four people. CCTV footage reveals Masons face and the French police tag him as a terrorist thr …eat. The explosion, although botched, was set up by a select group of the French Interior Ministry as a decoy so they can make a half billion dollar digital transfer from a bank, (closed on French National Day) -hence the title Bastille Day. In a separate CIA investigation the unruly agent Sean Briar, discovers the real story behind Masons "terrorist attack". The two men, on different sides of the law, collaborate to bring the corrupt members of the Ministry down. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracyblack comedy
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationfearbetrayalmoneydeathmurder
Locations:
rooftopapartmentrestaurant
Characters:
police detectivesecurity guardhostagedetectivepolice officerpolice
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifesocial decaypunched in the chestescape attemptfollowing someonekicked in the stomachshot in the armthreatknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderprotestdouble crossanti hero …false accusationambushshot in the backhandcuffsinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterphotographfemale nudityfightviolence (See All)

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Natural Born Killers (1994)
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Natural Born Killers (1994)

Mickey Knox and Mallory Wilson aren't your typical lovers - after killing her abusive father, they go on a road trip where, every time they stop somewhere, they kill pretty well everyone around them. They do however leave one person alive at every shootout to tell the story and they soon become a me …dia sensation thanks to sensationalized reporting. Told in a highly visual style. (Read More)

Subgenre:
black comedycult film
Themes:
surveillancedysfunctional familyparanoiabrutalitycorruptionincestdeceptionfeardeathmurder
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
farmdesert
Characters:
police detectivesecurity guardhostagedetectivefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolice
Story:
threatened with a knifetelling a jokesocial decaytragic pastsouthern accentdark pastaccidental killingpunched in the chesthaunted by the pastcrime scenerape victimkicked in the stomachnewspaper headlinepremarital sexconvertible …evil mancharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedrowningfemme fataledouble crossanti heromapbridgewomanambushshot in the backhandcuffsheld at gunpointbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the headface slapshot in the chesthorsefistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifephotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefightviolence (See All)

Scream 2 (1997)
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Scream 2 (1997)

Two years after the events of Scream, Sidney Prescott and Randy are attending Windsor college. They are trying to get on with their lives...Until a new Ghostface killing spree begins. With the help of Dewey and Gale, Sidney must find out who's behind the murders. As the body count goes up, the list  …of suspects goes down. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspenseblack comedycult film
Themes:
paranoiadeceptioninvestigationdrunkennessfearbetrayalmurderdeath
Locations:
police station
Characters:
police detectivehostagedetectivepolice officerpolice
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifefamous linetragic pastbusiness carddirector cameoex copethnic slurescape attempthaunted by the pastcrime sceneeavesdroppingshot in the armsuspicionknocked out …cover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderracial slurdouble crossfalse accusationambushtelephonecar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headface slapshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifecigarette smokingbare chested maleviolence (See All)

Exit Wounds (2001)
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Exit Wounds (2001)

Orin Boyd (Seagal) is a Detroit cop who doesn't follow rules. After he saved the Vice President by violating every order he received he is transferred to one of the worst precincts in the city. There he quickly encounters some corrupt cops selling heroin to drug dealers. The problem is, it's very di …fficult to tell who is the bad guy and who you can trust. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracyblack comedy
Themes:
surveillancebrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationbetrayaldeathmurder
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
rooftoppolice stationrestaurant
Characters:
police detectivepolice chasesecurity guardhostagedetectivepolice officerpolice
Story:
threatened with a knifesocial decayethnic slurwisecrack humorpunched in the chestescape attemptthugkicked in the stomachhenchmanshot in the armknocked outevil manattempted murderracial slurdouble cross …anti herobridgewomanambushshot in the backhandcuffscar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathbeatingpistolknifefemale nudityviolencefight (See All)

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New Police Story (2004) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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New Police Story (2004)

Inspector Wing of the Hong Kong Police Force has become the victim of a gang, led by the evil Joe. When his entire team is killed, Wing becomes a hapless drunk, feeling guilty for the deaths of his team. A young man with a troubled past pretends to be a police officer working on the case with Wing,  …to get him back on his feet and begin an adventure to get revenge on the evil Joe and his Gang of Five, especially when it becomes personal. (Read More)

Subgenre:
black comedycult film
Themes:
surveillancedeceptioninvestigationgangsterdrunkennessbetrayalmoneyfriendshipmurderdeath
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
rooftoppolice stationapartment
Characters:
police detectivepolice chaselawyerhostagedetectivepolice officerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolice
Story:
man kills a womantragic pastex copdark pastpunched in the chestdark herohaunted by the pastthugfollowing someonekicked in the stomachhenchmanshot in the armknocked outcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebinoculars …double crossanti heroambushshot in the backrevolverhandcuffsinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingphotographbare chested maleviolencefight (See All)

Sneakers (1992)
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Sneakers (1992)

Martin Bishop is the head of a group of experts who specialise in testing security systems. When he is blackmailed by Government agents into stealing a top secret black box, the team find themselves embroiled in a game of danger and intrigue. After they recover the box, they discover that it has the … capability to decode all existing encryption systems around the world, and that the agents who hired them didn't work for the Government after all... (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspenseblack comedycult film
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiacorruptionextramarital affairdeceptiondrunkennessfearbetrayalmoneymurderfriendship
Mood:
car chase
Locations:
rooftopofficeapartmentrestaurant
Characters:
security guardhostagehusband wife relationshippolice
Story:
orchestral music scorepondbusiness cardimpostorsabotageeavesdroppinghenchmannewspaper headlinesuspicionconvertibleknocked outcover upattempted murderbinocularsracial slur …double crossanti herobridgeambushtelephonerevolverinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownsecretrescueshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathpistolsurprise endingknifeone word title (See All)

Nick Of Time (1995)
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Nick Of Time (1995)

Gene Watson is a public accountant who arrives on a train at Union Station in Los Angeles, accompanied by his 6-year-old daughter Lynn. Because of his ordinary looks, he is approached by a pair of sinister people named Smith and Jones. Pretending to be cops, Smith and Jones kidnap Lynn and confront  …Gene with a simple choice -- kill California governor Eleanor Grant in 90 minutes or less, or Lynn will die. Watson is given a gun, six bullets, and a name tag, and he is told to go to the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and kill Eleanor, who is giving an afternoon speech. While Jones is watching Lynn in a van, Smith watches Watson in order to prevent Watson from alerting the authorities. Watson must quickly find some way to get himself and Lynn out of this seemingly impossible situation. (Read More)

Subgenre:
political conspiracyconspiracysuspenseblack comedy
Themes:
surveillanceparanoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptiontorturefearpoliticsbetrayalmoneydeathmurder
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
los angeles california
Characters:
maidsecurity guardhostagepolice officerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationship
Story:
man kills a womangovernment corruptionpolitical corruptionlos angeles storm drainsocial decayorchestral music scorebusiness cardsouthern accentethnic slurpunched in the chestescape attemptimpostorfollowing someoneeavesdroppingshot in the arm …suspicionknocked outevil mancharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedouble crossshot in the backrevolverheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headface slapshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingphotographviolencefight (See All)

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Jack Reacher (2012)
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Jack Reacher (2012)

In an innocent heartland city, five are shot dead by an expert sniper. The police quickly identify and arrest the culprit, and build a slam-dunk case. But instead of confessing, the accused man writes the words, "Get Jack Reacher." Reacher himself sees the news report and turns up in the city. The d …efense is immensely relieved, but Reacher has come to bury the guy. Shocked at the accused's request, Reacher sets out to confirm for himself the absolute certainty of the man's guilt, but comes up with more than he bargained for. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspenseblack comedy
Themes:
surveillancedeceptiongangsterbetrayaldeathmurder
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
police station
Characters:
police detectivepolice chasehitmanhostagefather daughter relationshippolice
Story:
man kills a womanobituaryex copprivate investigatordisfigurementcrime scenethugthreatknocked outcover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueanti herofalse accusationbridgeambush …shot in the backcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterbare chested maleviolence (See All)

Assault On Precinct 13 (1976) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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Assault On Precinct 13 (1976)

Police ambush and kill several gang members in Los Angeles. Gang members make a pact of blood to strike back at police, and conduct a siege on the police station which is almost abandoned and due to be closed. Staff of the closing precinct and the criminals being held there while in transit must wor …k together to fight off the attacking gang members. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspenseblack comedycult film
Themes:
brutalitydeceptionfeardeathmurder
Mood:
nightcar chaseneo noir
Locations:
police stationlos angeles california
Characters:
secretarypolice officerfather daughter relationshippolice
Story:
social decaysouthern accentescape attemptswitchbladethugshot in the armcover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderbinocularsanti herowomanambushshot in the backrevolver …handcuffsheld at gunpointriflebrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolknifecigarette smokingviolencefight (See All)

Jason Bourne (2016)
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Jason Bourne (2016)

Jason Bourne is again being hunted by the CIA. It begins when Nicky Parson a former CIA operative who helped Bourne, who went under and now works with a man who's a whistle blower and is out to expose the CIA's black ops. Nicky hacks into the CIA and downloads everything on all their Black Ops, incl …uding Treadstone which Bourne was a part of. And Heather Lee, a CIA agent, discovers the hack and brings it to the attention of CIA Director Dewey, the man behind the Black Ops. He orders Parsons be found and, hopefully, Bourne, too. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspense
Themes:
home invasionsurveillancebrutalitydeceptioninvestigationtorturefearbetrayalmurderdeath
Mood:
car chase
Locations:
rooftopapartmentbathtubrestaurant
Characters:
police chasesecurity guardhostagepolice
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifetelephone calltragic pastdark pastpunched in the chestdark herohaunted by the pastfollowing someonesabotageeavesdroppingnewspaper headlineknocked outcover upprotest …binocularsanti heromapambushshot in the backinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterphotographbare chested malefightviolence (See All)

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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)

After accomplishing the assignment of dismantling a human trafficking organization, the former military and drifter Jack Reacher goes to Washington to invite his liaison, Major Susan Turner, to have dinner with him. However, he meets her substitute, Colonel Sam Morgan, who explains that Major Turner … has been arrested and accused of espionage. Jack seeks out her veteran lawyer, Colonel Bob Moorcroft, who explains that Major Turner has also been accused of the murders of two soldiers in Afghanistan. Further, he also tells Jack he is being sued, accused by a woman of being the father of her fifteen year-old daughter, Samantha. When Moorcroft is murdered, Jack is accused of being the killer and sent to a prison. He sees that Turner and he have been framed and also that Turner will be killed by two assassins. However, he rescues her and they flee. Soon, they realize that there is a conspiracy involving military people from the army and a government contractor that is a powerful arms dealer. Jack also learns that Samantha is in danger and Turner and he rescue her. They decide to protect her since a skilled assassin is hunting them down while they try to find the motive of the conspiracy. Who can be trusted? (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspenseblack comedy
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationtorturefearbetrayaldeathmurder
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
rooftopapartmentdesertrestaurant
Characters:
security guardlawyerhostagepolice officerpolice
Story:
threatened with a knifetelephone callsouthern accentlieutenantpunched in the chestescape attemptthugfollowing someonekicked in the stomacheavesdroppinghenchmansuspicionknocked outcover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogue …attempted murderdouble crossanti herofalse accusationwomanambushshot in the backtelephonehandcuffsinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingshowerpistolsurprise endingknifephotographbare chested maleviolencefight (See All)

Spectre (2015)
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Spectre (2015)

A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia, the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE. Meanwhi …le back in London, Max Denbigh, the new head of the Centre of National Security, questions Bond's actions and challenges the relevance of MI6 led by M. Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny and Q to help him seek out Madeleine Swann, the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White, who may hold the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE. As the daughter of the assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot. As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspenseblack comedy
Themes:
surveillanceparanoiabrutalitydeceptioninvestigationdrunkennesstorturefearpoliticsbetrayalmurderdeath
Mood:
car chase
Locations:
mexicorooftopapartmentdesertrestaurant
Characters:
secretarysecurity guardhostage
Story:
secret pastthreatened with a knifetragic pastwisecrack humordisfigurementpunched in the chestescape attemptbutlerimpostorthughenchmannewspaper headlinehandgunpremarital sexlong take …knocked outevil mandouble crossanti heromapwidowbridgewomanmansionambushshot in the backcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownsecretbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headface slapshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterphotographone word titleviolencefight (See All)

Machete (2010) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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Machete (2010)

The highly skilled Federale Machete is hired by some unsavory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he's about to take the shot, he notices someone aiming at him and realizes he's been set up. He barely survives the sniper's bullet, and is soon out for revenge on his former employers, with the … reluctant assistance of his brother Cheech Marin, who has become a priest and taken a vow of nonviolence. If you hire him to take out the bad guys, make sure the bad guys aren't you! (Read More)

Subgenre:
black comedycult film
Themes:
home invasionsurveillancecorruptionracismdeceptioninvestigationdrunkennesstorturebetrayalmurder
Locations:
mexicorooftopdesert
Characters:
maidsecurity guardhitmanhostagepolice officermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationship
Story:
political corruptionthreatened with a knifecorrupt businessmanshot in the eyegardenerhomageset upethnic slurpunched in the chestmexicankicked in the stomachhenchmanshot in the armpremarital sexevil man …character repeating someone else's dialogueracial slurfemme fataledouble crossanti heromansionshot in the backrevolverhandcuffsinterrogationcar crashheld at gunpointrifleshowdowncamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpseshowerpistolknifetitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smokingbare chested maleone word titlefemale nudityviolencefight (See All)

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L.a. Confidential (1997)
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L.a. Confidential (1997)

1950's Los Angeles is the seedy backdrop for this intricate noir-ish tale of police corruption and Hollywood sleaze. Three very different cops are all after the truth, each in their own style: Ed Exley, the golden boy of the police force, willing to do almost anything to get ahead, except sell out;  …Bud White, ready to break the rules to seek justice, but barely able to keep his raging violence under control; and Jack Vincennes, always looking for celebrity and a quick buck until his conscience drives him to join Exley and White down the one-way path to find the truth behind the dark world of L.A. crime. (Read More)

Themes:
surveillancecorruptionextramarital affairracismdrunkennessmurderdeath
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
los angeles californiarestaurant
Characters:
police detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officerpolice
Story:
mystery womanprotective malefamous scoreautopsymillionairecrime sceneswitchbladerape victimimpersonationmorgueeyeglassesscandalpremarital sexdomestic violenceevil man …racial slurfemme fataledouble crossmansionshot in the backhandcuffsinterrogationplace name in titlesecretface slapshot in the chestshot to deathcorpsefemale nudityviolencefight (See All)

The Equalizer (2014)
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The Equalizer (2014)

In The Equalizer, Denzel Washington plays McCall, a man who believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when McCall meets Teri (Chloe Grace Moretz), a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can't stand idly … by - he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspense
Themes:
home invasionsurveillancebrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationgangstertorturemoneymurderdeath
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
restaurant
Characters:
police detectivesecurity guardhitmanhostagedetectivepolice officer
Story:
man slaps a womanman kills a womansecret pastthreatened with a knifecorrupt businessmansocial decaybusiness cardcrime scenehenchmanthreatlong takecharacter repeating someone else's dialogueanti herobridgemansion …shot in the backrevolverhandcuffsinterrogationheld at gunpointbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headface slapshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingshowerpistolknifephotographbare chested malefightviolence (See All)

Fire With Fire (2012)
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Fire With Fire (2012)

After witnessing the brutal murders of a convenience store owner and his son, firefighter Jeremy Coleman barely escapes with his life. As he is forced to testify against the crime lord, Hagan, he is placed in the witness protection program under the watch of the U.S. Marshals. When his new identity  …becomes compromised Jeremy is forced to take an unexpected course of action in order to get his life back and save the lives of those he loves. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspense
Themes:
brutalitydeceptioninvestigationgangstertorturefearbetrayaldeathmurder
Mood:
car chase
Locations:
police stationapartment
Characters:
police detectivehitmanlawyerhostagedetectivepolice officer
Story:
threatened with a knifetragic pastassumed identitysouthern accentethnic slurdark pastpunched in the chestcrime scenethugsabotagehenchmanpremarital sexevil manattempted murderracial slur …double crossanti heroambushshot in the backrevolverinterrogationheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingshowerpistolknifephotographbare chested maleviolencefight (See All)

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John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

Subgenre:
suspenseblack comedy
Themes:
paranoiabrutalitydeceptiongangsterfearbetrayalmurderdeath
Mood:
car chaseneo noir
Locations:
rooftoprestaurant
Characters:
hitmanpolice officer
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifehall of recordstragic pastdark pastpunched in the chestdark heroescape attemptthugkicked in the stomachhenchmanshot in the armlong takecover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogue …attempted murderdouble crossanti heroambushshot in the backcar crashheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsepistolsurprise endingknifephotographcigarette smokingfightviolence (See All)

Passenger 57 (1992)
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Passenger 57 (1992)

Air travel is the safest, the FAA says. But the FAA never figured the risk with Charles Rane on board. "The Rane of Terror" has masterminded four terrorist attacks. Soon there will be a fifth -- and that's bad news for the passengers on Flight 163. But there's good news too: the man in seat 57! Wesl …ey Snipes plays John Cutter, an undercover security operative who enters the lavatory and exits to find Rane (Bruce Payne) and his gang have taken over. Cutter's next move is clear. Do. Or be done to. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspenseblack comedycult film
Themes:
paranoiabrutalityracismdeceptionfearbetrayaldeathmurder
Characters:
lawyerhostagepolice officerpolice
Story:
threatened with a knifetelephone calltragic pastex copsouthern accentdark pastwisecrack humorpunched in the chestescape attempthaunted by the pastkicked in the stomachsabotagehenchmanknocked outevil man …binocularsdouble crossanti herofalse accusationambushshot in the backhandcuffsheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterfightviolence (See All)

Southland Tales (2006)
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Southland Tales (2006)

Southland Tales is an ensemble piece set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. Boxer Santaros is an action star who's stricken with amnesia. His life intertwines with Krysta Now, an adult film star develo …ping her own reality television project, and Ronald Taverner, a Hermosa Beach police officer who holds the key to a vast conspiracy. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracyblack comedycult film
Themes:
surveillanceparanoiabrutalitycorruptionextramarital affairdeceptionfearpoliticsbetrayaldeathmurderfriendship
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
officedesertlos angeles californiabeach
Characters:
hostagepolice officerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolice
Story:
man kills a womangovernment corruptiontelephone callsocial decaytragic endingpalm treebusiness cardshot in the eyesouthern accentethnic sluraccidental killingpunched in the chestkicked in the stomachshot in the armhandgun …tragic eventlong takeknocked outevil mancover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprotestracial slurfemme fataledouble crossanti heromansionambushshot in the backrevolverdead bodycar crashplace name in titleheld at gunpointriflebrawlpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingknifecigarette smokingbare chested malefightviolence (See All)

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The Purge: Election Year (2016)
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The Purge: Election Year (2016)

It's been seventeen years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets t …he poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn...or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state. (Read More)

Subgenre:
political conspiracyconspiracysuspenseblack comedy
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiabrutalitycorruptiondeceptionfearpoliticsbetrayalmurderfriendshipdeath
Mood:
night
Locations:
rooftop
Characters:
hostage
Story:
political corruptionthreatened with a knifesocial decaytragic pastethnic slurpunched in the chestmexicankicked in the stomachshot in the armthreatknocked outevil mancharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murderbinoculars …racial sluranti heromapambushshot in the backrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointrifleshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolknifephotographbare chested malefightviolence (See All)

King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword (2017) is one of the best movies like Chinatown (1974)
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King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword (2017)

Subgenre:
black comedy
Themes:
paranoiabrutalitydeceptionfearbetrayalmoneydeathfriendshipmurder
Locations:
water
Characters:
maidhostagefather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationship
Story:
man kills a womanthreatened with a knifetragic pastaltered version of studio logodirector cameodark pastwisecrack humordisfigurementpunched in the chestdark herorowboatimpostorhaunted by the pastfollowing someonescam …kicked in the stomachnosebleedsabotagehenchmanshot in the armknocked outevil mancharacter repeating someone else's dialoguefemme fataleanti heromapbridgeambushshot in the backinterrogationshowdownbrawlpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chesthorsefistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingsurprise endingknifetitle spoken by characterbare chested maleviolencefight (See All)

The Accountant (2016)
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The Accountant (2016)

Christian Wolff is a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Behind the cover of a small-town CPA office, he works as a freelance accountant for some of the world's most dangerous criminal organizations. With the Treasury Department's Crime Enforcement Division, run by Ray King, star …ting to close in, Christian takes on a legitimate client: a state-of-the-art robotics company where an accounting clerk has discovered a discrepancy involving millions of dollars. But as Christian uncooks the books and gets closer to the truth, it is the body count that starts to rise. (Read More)

Subgenre:
conspiracysuspense
Themes:
home invasionsurveillanceparanoiabrutalitydeceptioninvestigationgangstertorturefearbetrayalmoneydeathmurder
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
officefarmapartmentrestaurant
Characters:
security guardhitmanhostagehusband wife relationshipfamily relationships
Story:
corrupt businessmantragic pastdark pastpunched in the chestdark heroplot twisthaunted by the pastfollowing someonekicked in the stomachnosebleedfarmerknocked outcover upcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueattempted murder …double crossanti herobridgemansionshot in the backhandcuffsinterrogationheld at gunpointshowdownbrawlcamerapunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestfistfightshot to deathcorpsebeatingpistolsurprise endingtitle spoken by characterphotographbare chested malefightviolence (See All)

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