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A group of drug users in the 1970's help finance their habit by robbing drug stores. Matt Dillon's character is very superstitious and eventually his luck runs out.
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent film |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug userobberymarriagesuicidelovefriendshipdeath |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | motelcarhospital |
| Characters: | priestfriendhusband wife relationshippolice |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | drug overdosemotel roomdrug abstinencehallucinogenic drugdrug rehabilitationdrug tripblack dresshypodermic needledrug dealingdrug abusedrug addictcar drivingloss of friendwomen's restroomanti drugs …delinquentgrave diggingdrugstoreportland oregoncounter culturecrowbarhead injurypharmacygroup therapyjacketbitternesslong hairoverdoseneedledead girlroomsuperstitionjunkiedeath of friendblack humortold in flashbackloss of wifestealinggroup of friendshatdrugdresscouplesadnessinjectionbrunetteambulancehallucinationshootingblondeshot to deathcorpseshootoutbased on bookvoice over narrationbased on true storybased on novelviolenceflashbackdoggun (See All) |
Sara Goldfarb (Ellen Burstyn) is a retired widow, living in a small apartment. She spends most of her time watching TV, especially a particular self-help show. She has delusions of rising above her current dull existence by being a guest on that show. Her son, Harry (Jared Leto) is a junkie but alon …g with his friend Tyrone (Marlon Wayans) has visions of making it big by becoming a drug dealer. Harry's girlfriend Marion (Jennifer Connelly) could be fashion designer or artist but is swept along in Harry's drug-centric world. Meanwhile Sara has developed an addiction of her own. She desperately wants to lose weight and so goes on a crash course involving popping pills, pills which turn out to be very addictive and harmful to her mental state. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmtragedy |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usedeathfriendshipmurderdrugsprisonartcorruptioninsanityclaustrophobia |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citysex in public |
| Characters: | friendmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorpolice officerbest friendlustpsychiatrist |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | hallucinogenic drugdrug triphypodermic needledrug dealingdrug abusedrug addictanti drugsbitternesslong hairneedlejunkiedrugdresssadnessinjection …brunettehallucinationbased on novelfemale nudityf ratedmale nudityfemale frontal nuditysex scenekissfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nudityinterracial sexleg spreadingfondlingcryingdreamblood splatterwatching tvsex in bedrunningmarijuanaprostitutionjailtelevisioncleavagebedroomdrug dealerfemale pubic hairsubwaycoffeeracial slurscreamingscreamsplit screendateheroinpot smokingsyringeaddictionred dressjail celldesperationbrooklyn new york cityinterracial friendshiprear entry sexpillssufferinghatredtime lapse photographyinfectionrefrigeratorliving roomsign languagelyingfast motion scenepillclose up of eyesman cryingmarijuana jointdirector cameobandageeyeconsensual sexdegradationelectric shockdruggedshocksofapawnshopeating disorderrundecadenceoverhead camera shotpsychological tortureanguishtelevision setheroin addictangstschizophrenicdreamingtechno musicvinylsubcultureaddictfictional game showhidden moneyelectroshock therapyapplying makeupsnorricamsex showconey island brooklyn new york citypaper airplanecar alarmkeyholedrug snortingheroin addictionmoral corruptiondrug pusherinfomercialplaying against typepack of moneypill poppingdietingpsychological tormentambient musicforce feedingspooninglocked upvisual hallucinationdrug moneyindustrial musicblack boyprescription drug abusedeaf manturntablegangrenespooning sexual positioncheating on one's boyfriendlockuparm amputationbroken dreamselling drugsloss of sanityneedlesshooting herointango musicsordidnessdiet pillsnorting heroinchocolate candydilated pupil (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug userobberydeathfriendshipmurderdrugsreligionmoneyprisondrinkingdrunkennessmemoryangercorruption …theftbrutalityhumiliationillnessmental illnessabusedying (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnightmarenight |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityrestaurantchurchhotelsnowbathtubbuskitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice carcityrooftop …catholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | priestfriendpolicemother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanbrother brother relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boyteacherstudentpolicemanwriter …thiefbest friendbullylatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | drug overdosedrug triphypodermic needledrug abusedrug addictloss of frienddrugstorebitternessjunkiedeath of friendstealinggroup of friendsdruginjectionhallucination …shootingbased on bookvoice over narrationbased on true storybased on novelgunsexfemale nuditybloodmale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditykissfightcigarette smokingphotographknifechaseerectiontelephone callcryingbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodshot in the chesturinationface slapshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkcondomarrestundressingfalling from heightvomitingrifletearsrunningcafebathroomneighborprostitutionjailclassroomprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdrug dealereatingcocainedinertoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraracial slurconfessionparkpublic nudityhotel roomprologuekeylocker roomfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscargympursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americancoachpoemapplausetv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringice creamcrucifixassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingstealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadconfessionalgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofpaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
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: | cult filmindependent filmcoming of ageblack comedyteen movie |
| Themes: | robberydeathlovefriendshipmurderrevengedrugsmoneybetrayalprisonpregnancyfeardrunkennessescapegangster …angerpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiahumiliationexecutionhopedyingvengeancepolice brutalitynear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | affectiongoreneo noirhigh schoolarchive footage |
| Locations: | carhospitallos angeles californiaurban settingpolice stationgas stationinner city |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsmother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshippolice officerdetectivesingle motherpolice detectivemuslimcousin cousin relationship …grandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshippolice chasepolice dog (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1990s |
| Story: | drug overdosedrug dealingdrug addictcar drivingoverdosedeath of friendtold in flashbackshootingshot to deathshootoutvoice over narrationflashbackviolencedoggun …number in titlebloodbare chested malefightcigarette smokingpartyknifechasethree word titlesurprise endingpistolbeatingblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvarrestgunfightbrawlvomitingheld at gunpointbeersunglassesinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chasegay slurorphanflashlightgangcaliforniadrug dealercocaineprisonerhouseno opening creditsanti herochild in perilcontroversyracial slurflash forwardorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathproduct placementlightningstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderlong takehigh school studentloss of fatherpremarital sexthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutloss of motherprofanityshot in the armheroinhatesingle parentcrime bossmachismouzicard gamepokerstreetheavy rainslow motionjail cellroman numeral in titlekicked in the stomachvideotapecovered in bloodparking garagehonorstreet lifehomicidethugswitchbladestealing a carunderage drinkingdual wieldhatredconvenience storeescape attemptblack and white scenebible quoteghettoblood on shirtrainstormbarbecuerelease from prisonjuvenile delinquentethnic slurhustlerdesert eaglemarijuana jointgraduationstorehigh school teacherpistol whipfemale teacherkoreanvulgarityurban decaypolice interrogationn wordshot in the handsubmachine gundrive by shootingcarjackingblaxploitationtragic endingshrinefade to blackdreadlockssocial decayattempted robberygangstaslow motion action scenechild swearingchild with a gungangsta griphoodlumlatin americanchop shopdominoesdrive thrudeath of cousinconvenience store robberyurban violencemuslim convertice cream vanblack slangwatts riotschevrolet impala convertible (See All) |
An intertwined drama about the United States' war on drugs, seen through the eyes of a once conservative judge, now newly-appointed drug czar, his crack-addicted daughter, two DEA agents, a jailed drug kingpin's wife, and a Mexican cop who begins to question his boss's motives.
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usemarriagedeathmurderkidnappingdrugspoliticspregnancytortureescapefuneralcorruptionsurveillancepolice corruption |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | swimming poolhelicopterdesertcourtroommexicogay barcar explosioncar bombmexico city |
| Characters: | policefather daughter relationshipteenage girlhitmaninterracial relationshipsniperold friend |
| Story: | drug overdosedrug rehabilitationdrug dealingdrug abusedrug addictloss of friendgrave diggingdrugshootingflashbackviolenceone word titleinterracial sexchasecell phone …remakearrestmarijuanaprostitutionhandcuffsclassroomcriminalshot in the backf wordassassincaliforniawomancocainejokejudgeassassinationorganized crimebased on tv seriessuburbthreatwitnesssilencerteenage sexheroinwashington d.c.runawaypress conferencewhite housebreakfastinterracial friendshipgun battleattorneyensemble castghettobulletproof vestmeetingstolen carmultiple storylineplastic surgerydrug smugglinggolf clubinformantdrug traffickingpoisoningteenage daughterrehabilitationmercedes benzdirector also cinematographersan diego californiashot in the footcorrupt officialcrack cocainedrug cartelalcoholics anonymouswiretappingu.s. mexico bordermultiple perspectivesensemble filmmexican borderrunaway childinterlinked storiesteenage prostitutionfood poisoninglemonadetijuana mexicosexual favorcincinnati ohiodrug wardrug ringcolumbus ohioman on the verge of tearscrack housedrug courierel paso texas12 step programcolor filtergeorgetown washington d.c.remunerationla jolla california (See All) |
This story is a narration from an Australian man who falls in love with two kinds of Candy: a woman of the same name and heroin. The narrator changes from a smart-aleck to someone trying to find a vein to inject, while Candy changes from an actress, call girl, streetwalker, and then a madwoman. Star …ting in Sydney, the two eventually end up in Melbourne to go clean, but they fail. This leads them to turn to finding money and heroin, while other posessions and attachments become unimportant. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug userobberymarriagelovedeathdrugsmoneyadulterypregnancydrinkingweddingtheftmental illnessabortion …madness (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantswimming poolbathtubkitchenwheelchairaustraliabrothelsex in carsex in a toilet |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattooprostitutegay sexbabythiefartistlustprofessor …pregnant wifeself destructivenessart student (See All) |
| Story: | drug overdosedrug rehabilitationhypodermic needledrug addictdrugstorehead injurypharmacyoverdoseneedlejunkiestealingdrugvoice over narrationbased on novelsex …female nuditycharacter name in titlebloodmale nudityone word titlebare breastsfemale frontal nuditykissfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingnipplesphotographtitle spoken by characterleg spreadingsurprise endingpantiesshowertelephone callcryingunderwearfoodmirrorface slapwatching tvcameradrinkcondomundressingbare buttpaintingbookvomitingliebeertearssunglassescafemarijuanabathroomprostitutionswimmingcleavagebracookingwinevideo cameradrug dealerapologypainterscantily clad femaleunderwater scenemarriage proposalpainparkmini skirtumbrellareadingbankringflowersfemale removes her clotheschildbirthchickenheroinpickup truckeyeglassesshavingpot smokingsupermarketsyringeaddictionmale underwearmental institutionmale prostitutehookershopliftingmental hospitaldespairamusement parkred pantiesnervous breakdownbenchalarm clockwedding receptionhustlermiscarriagemarijuana jointreal estate agentgirl in bra and pantiesmoney problemsmental breakdownevictionsydney australiapink pantieswalletcall girlcar washstonedecstasybaseball capjointrazor bladeurinalmale prostitutionpawnshopescortaspiring actresswashing machinemorphineheroin addictwaitingfetuswhipped creamsmoking potmcdonald's restaurantsurrogate fatherchopping woodcrossword puzzlestealing moneymelbourne australiahoneyice cubeautomated teller machinebohemianwriting on a wallpublic toiletdishwasherdrug withdrawalshooting upbank tellerdrug pushergay hustlerconfettireference to tarzanstreet walkermen's toiletpillow talkstitchescompulsionpawnbrokerskylightamusement park ridecredit card fraudjamwatching a cartoon on tvcold turkeysugar daddydetoxblurry visionmethadonecrackerhemorrhagemaking a bedstillborn childco dependencydishwashingwriting in lipstickmale wearing a thongripping a telephone from the wallheroin withdrawalreference to e.e. cummingsfrozen chickenhay balingheroin detoxsex for moneyinside a car in a car washintravenous injection (See All) |
Tony Montana manages to leave Cuba during the Mariel exodus of 1980. He finds himself in a Florida refugee camp but his friend Manny has a way out for them: undertake a contract killing and arrangements will be made to get a green card. He's soon working for drug dealer Frank Lopez and shows his met …tle when a deal with Colombian drug dealers goes bad. He also brings a new level of violence to Miami. Tony is protective of his younger sister but his mother knows what he does for a living and disowns him. Tony is impatient and wants it all however, including Frank's empire and his mistress Elvira Hancock. Once at the top however, Tony's outrageous actions make him a target and everything comes crumbling down. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcrime epic |
| Themes: | drug addictionmarriagefriendshipdeathlovemurderrevengedrugsmoneybetrayaljealousyfearweddinggangsteranger …corruptionbrutalitymafiasadismevilcrueltypaniccommunismvengeancemurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | motelcarnew york cityrestaurantswimming poolhotelhelicopterbathtubnightclubapartmentcar bombprison camp |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipbrother sister relationshiplawyerbest friendinterracial relationshiplatinosniperstand up comedianbikini girlself destructionout of control |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | drug dealingdrug addictcar drivingloss of friendbitternessdeath of friendblack humordrugdresssadnessshootingblondeshot to deathshootoutbased on novel …violencegunfemale nuditybloodone word titlebare chested maledancingnipplestitle spoken by characterexplosionknifepantiespistoltelephone callfondlingcryingblood splattermachine gunface slapremakeshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvarrestgunfightbikinifalling from heightshowdownriflesunglassesbombbedinterrogationbathroomrevolvercriminaltelephoneshot in the backf wordsubjective cameracleavagegay slurbedroomassassinstrangulationmansionstabbingdrug dealerwomanmontagethroat slittingcocainestabbed to deathhouseimmigrantweaponanti herocontroversyshot in the legshot in the foreheadimmigrationattempted murderorganized crimedangerclownpay phonecharacter's point of view camera shotundercoverevil manbankhanginglong takescarconvertiblehairy chestneck breakingprofanityshot in the armsilencerlove interestrefugeedismembermentkillingcorrupt coppowerriotflirtingchainsawmachismotv newsuzidestructionrevelationdiscodesireassassination attemptelectronic music scorestreetmass murdershot in the stomachragestabbed in the stomachloss of loved onedysfunctional marriagephone boothhomeclockapartment buildingrampageremote controlmercilessnesslove at first sightmiami floridafrustrationdeath of sisterhot tubsurprisecubadead manundercover coptigerinsultattractionloss of husbandliving roomcapitalismdrug lordpolitical corruptioncrowdgrenade launcherjoyvillain played by lead actorvideo surveillancelatinagang warbandagespit in the facedrug smugglingbrooklyn bridgerestroombroken mirrorfalling into waterinterracial marriagebankerpolice interrogationlatininfertilitycriminal gangwrathcolombiarobepalm treerespectmoney launderingporscheloss of sisterfamous scoreslappingmurder attemptcadillacdecadencedeskfacial scarbloodshedcorrupt officialmultiple murderdrug cartelcubancocaine snortingdiplomatrise and falltalking while drivingmob violenceslapfamous lineincestuous desirefake accentmob hitloss of controllast standhidden gunboliviadetonatorluxuryruthlessnessdrink thrown into someone's facehawaiian shirtscarred facepurple pantiescar dealercult movie casttelephone boxblimplatin womanblue dressvintage cardisco musicbeach resortcuban americanpelicanshower curtainthinnesschainsaw murderdolly zoomimpulsivenessimmigration officercocaine addictgrand guignolshot repeatedlycitroenmiami beachreference to james cagneypalmsfriendship gone badcolor remake of black and white filmfirearm pointed at the cameraleisure suitcolombian drug cartelbegging for lifecuban refugeefaked accentbroken doorshot at the cameracuban mafiameat truck (See All) |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usekidnappingdrugsparanoiawrestling |
| Locations: | carstrip clubcar driver |
| Characters: | tattooprostitutedrivergay friend |
| Story: | drug triphypodermic needledrug dealingdrug addictcar drivingdrugstoreneedlejunkiehallucinationdogsexfemale nuditynuditymale nudityone word title …masturbationmale rear nuditybondagebare chested malekisscigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionleg spreadingtelephone callslow motion scenebeerlingerieinterrogationjailhandcuffsmale pubic hairstripperdrug dealertoiletstrippingstripteasefantasy sequenceamerican flagsplit screenfull frontal nuditysexual fantasypornographyanswering machinenipples visible through clothingtied to a bedjail cellexploding buildingpart animations&mduct tape over mouthmale masturbationpet dogcigarette lightertime lapse photographyduct tapedrug lordfast motion scenechauffeurporn magazinegay manveterinariandefecationspeedcall girldrug dealspreadeaglestakeoutfictional reality showshot in the crotchcctvgogglespole dancingswedishliquor storecampermethamphetaminevolvodrug bustmobile homeobese womandopegluttonyloud musicdrug snortingolder woman younger woman relationshipdrug pushercd playerhandcuffed to a bedimplied rapemethduitelephone sexamphetaminemeth labmale escortporno shopspinningveterinary clinichandcuffed to a bedpostovereatingjailersnortingspinning wheelcrankcar enginewearing sound wireboy toymeth addictionneedlepointspeed freakdrugs missingmale divaduct tape over eyes (See All) |
An undercover narc dies, the investigation stalls, so the Detroit P.D. brings back Nick Tellis, fired 18-months ago when a stray bullet hits a pregnant woman. Tellis teams with Henry Oak, a friend of the dead narc and an aggressive cop constantly under the scrutiny of internal affairs. They follow l …eads, informants turn up dead, Nick's wife is unhappy he's back on the street, Henry's protective of the dead cop's wife. Nick reads and re-reads the case file, broods, watches Oak's heavy-handed style, sometimes joining in. The brass want to close out the case, Nick and Henry stay on it, and bits of evidence point them to an auto body shop. What actually happened; will Nick ever know? (Read More)
| Themes: | drug addictionsuicidedeathmurderdrugspregnancybrutalitypolice brutalitymurder of a police officer |
| Mood: | rainneo noir |
| Locations: | carhospitalbathtubrooftop |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicebabyhostagepolice detectivepolice shootout |
| Story: | drug overdosehypodermic needledrug dealingdrug addictloss of wifeshot to deathcorpseshootoutflashbackviolencebloodmale nudityone word titlemale rear nuditybare chested male …photographtitle spoken by characterchasesurprise endingpistolshowercell phonebeatingblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facebare buttmarijuanafoot chasedinerchild abusechild in perilshot in the legshot in the foreheadracial slurscreamingwidowerundercovercover upopening action scenedomestic violencesplit screendeath of husbandobscene finger gesturegraffiticorrupt coprevelationloss of loved oneaccidental deathmoralityplaygroundstabbed in the neckshot in the facebilliardsrainstormundercover copraised middle fingerintimidationbongshot in the neckhead blown offdetroit michiganvulgaritystakeoutbadgebroken nosetoothgenital mutilationbloody facechild prostitutionrogue copshooting gallerybreaking a car windowhearingcar alarmchop shopplanting evidenceyelling for helppool balldiaper changeaccidental suicideshooting a pregnant womanweapons traffickingtiger stadium (See All) |
Porter is bad, but his neighbours are worse. Street-wise and tough, an ex-marine, he is betrayed by a one-time partner, and shot in the back by his junkie wife. He survives and returns, looking to recover his share from the robbery of an Asian crime gang. The money has passed into the hands of "the …Outfit", a slick gangster organisation that runs the city. He has to make his way through a world populated by heroin dealers, prostitutes, sado-masochists, gunmen and crooked cops, a place where torture is a way of life. His only friend is a former employer, a prostitute, and her loyalty is in question, given she now works for the Outfit. He makes good early progress, but then falls into the hands of Fairfax, the crime boss. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyheistrevenge plotheist gone wrong |
| Themes: | robberydeathrevengekidnappingdrugsmoneybetrayaltortureherodeceptioncorruptionbrutalitymafiagreedvengeance …police corruptionchinese mafia (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | carrestauranthoteltaxichicago illinoiscar explosion |
| Characters: | friendpolicetattooprostitutethieftough guywarrioraction heropolice shootoutchinese food |
| Story: | drug overdosehypodermic needledrug dealingdrug addictoverdosejunkieshootingshot to deathcorpseshootoutvoice over narrationbased on novelgundogviolence …flashbackbloodbare chested malecigarette smokingexplosionsurprise endingpantiespistolshowertelephone callbeatingblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestremakeshot in the headgunfightbrawlliebeerhand to hand combatbomblingeriecar crashinterrogationprostitutionrevolvercriminaltelephoneshot in the backwomanexploding caranti heroscantily clad femaledisarming someoneone man armydouble crossshot in the legshot in the foreheadlimousineone against manyorganized crimebinocularsliarmini skirtexploding bodytrapsemiautomatic pistolshot in the armbare chested male bondageheroincorrupt copmachismosyringeexploding buildingasian womansadomasochismdead womanmexican standoffscamwhiskeyhit in the crotchdeath threathit on the headblack eyewisecrack humorsexy womanbody landing on a carextortionframed for murdershot multiple timeshit with a baseball batpickpocketmasochismcall girlnarcissismman punching a womanboxing matchdrive by shootingcar set on firereading a newspaperin medias resferrarispitting blooddicetommy gunfinger gun555 phone numberex marineidentity theftthreat to killhundred dollar billel traingun held to one's headbalisongdead woman on bedgrand pianoanti villainpolice badgeshot in the kneesledge hammertire ironcheating on wifenude paintingrubber glovespack of moneyblack leather jacketpawnbrokernose ringshooting a dogpostmodernbanging head against wallcredit card fraudwoman beaterhit with a doorillegal gamblingrunning out of ammofat guyfighting backpiercing ripped outbolt cuttershot through a pillowpurposeful car accidentmouth guardcastration threathit with a telephoneswearing in front of childrenfat insultphone bombhunted turns hunterchained to a radiator (See All) |
After the murder of his beloved wife, Danny Parker is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey he befriends slacker Jimmy the Finn and becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons. Danny is antagonized by undercover narcotics agents and sadistic dea …ler Pooh-Bear. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | heistfish out of water |
| Themes: | drug addictionrobberydeathfriendshipmurderrevengetorturedrunkennessdeceptioncorruptionpsychopathparanoiablackmailsurveillancedeath of wife …murder of a police officer (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noir |
| Locations: | motelhospitalbarbeachchurchmotorcyclecemeterylos angeles californialakegas stationapartment fire |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoomusicianpolice detectivesheriffneighbor neighbor relationshipself inflicted gunshot wound |
| Story: | drug overdosehypodermic needledrug addictjunkietold in flashbackinjectionshot to deathcorpsevoice over narrationviolenceflashbackbloodbare chested malesex scenecigarette smoking …photographtitle spoken by characterexplosionpartyknifelesbian kisssurprise endingpistolfirebeatingblood splattermachine gunshot in the chesturinationshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenerifleheld at gunpointbeersunglassescar crashbathroomreference to jesus christguitarshot in the backgay slurcaliforniamassacredisguisedrug dealermontagecocainenonlinear timelinehit by a cardouble crossshot in the leggraveperson on firefantasy sequencekicked in the faceringdomestic violenceshot in the shoulderamerican flagex convictsilencerreference to william shakespeareheroincorrupt copjazzfalling down stairssyringekilling an animalrevelationcageshot in the stomachcowboy hatfbi agentcrucifixfalse identitymasked manbikergrocery storestabbed in the throatimpostorshot in the facenewsreel footagetitle appears in writingblack and white sceneairplane crashbulletproof vestblind manwilhelm screampigeonfast motion scenemale in showerbag of moneyface masktaserplaying poolarms dealergun held to headnight visiondrunk drivingatomic bombinformantdrug dealdistrict attorneystakeoutstabbed in the shouldertrumpetbroken heartmurder of wifereference to john f. kennedyreference to shakespeare's hamletabusive boyfriendnuclear explosionshot through a doorcar rolloverflashback within a flashbacklapdinner title cardtruckerdyed hairmethamphetaminecourierdual identitysting operationtrumpet playerbadgerspear gunkamikazewiretapjumping off a roofmeth labfbi investigationexploding trailerremote control carmethadonesevered nosereference to judas iscarioteating brainssalton seareference to winnie the poohreference to the prodigal songun under a tablespeed freakreference to julia childskull ringhit by an ambulance (See All) |
In a totalitarian society in a near future, the undercover detective Bob Archor is working with a small time group of drug users trying to reach the big distributors of a brain-damaging drug called Substance D. His assignment is promoted by the recovery center New Path Corporation, and when Bob begi …ns to lose his own identity and have schizophrenic behavior, he is submitted to tests to check his mental conditions. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedyconspiracydystopiacorporate conspiracy |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usedeathfriendshipsurrealismdrugsbetrayalfearinvestigationdeceptionvoyeurismparanoiasurveillanceunrequited lovepanic …unemploymentphilosophynear death experienceregret (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirnightmareambiguous ending |
| Locations: | carbathtubbicyclepolice stationfarmpolice caroffice |
| Characters: | policepolice officerdetectivewaitresssecurity guardpolice detective |
| Period: | near future |
| Story: | hallucinogenic drugdrug rehabilitationdrug abusedrug addictjunkieblack humordrughallucinationvoice over narrationbased on noveldogflashbackfemale nuditybloodmale nudity …bare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingpistolshowertopless female nuditycell phonedreamblood splattershot in the headcatwritten by directorarrestvomitingbeerbedmarijuanabathroomhandcuffsvoyeurrevolverf wordsubjective cameragay slurwinecaliforniadrug dealercocainesuicide attemptdinertoilethousemapfalse accusationman with glassesanti herodouble crossfemme fatalecigar smokinglocker roomelectrocutionfantasy sequencecharacter's point of view camera shotundercovermanipulationconvertiblespeechamerican flagpolicewomanpremarital sexflowersilencersacrificeidentityrevelationscene during opening creditsrecordingsecurity camerabeardhammerpsychologistsheepschizophreniasocial commentarychokingpillshippieconvenience storeinsectdark herobooby traphologramslackerundercover coprefrigeratordark pastcorporationexistentialismlaughingsecret identitysports carmoral dilemmabrainfast motion scenesinclose up of eyesmemory lossmarijuana jointvideo surveillancecar troublebrainwashingtaservomithead blown offdouble lifebuginformantstonersplit personalitypsychedelicpolice captaincornfieldmegaphonejointsan diego californiacamouflagefemale copinfiltrationschizophrenichipsterbrain damagefast food restaurantberetevil corporationtotalitarianismends with textloss of memorycorporate crimelawn mowerconspiracy theoristfalse namevideo recordingdrug withdrawalrotoscopingjarcode namedrug warlabor camppill poppingunreliable narratorvirtualitytrippyinfestationsupervisorundercover operationheimlich maneuverwar on drugssuburbiaclaw hammerpawnbody suitpsychiatric evaluationtwitchingbug spraydrug supplierfast forwardsmoke ringfemale psychologistprotesterrorschach inkblotanaheim californiapsychiatric examinationmass surveillancesoda bottledrug userundercover workdrug capsule (See All) |
A boy named George Jung grows up in a struggling family in the 1950's. His mother nags at her husband as he is trying to make a living for the family. It is finally revealed that George's father cannot make a living and the family goes bankrupt. George does not want the same thing to happen to him, …and his friend Tuna, in the 1960's, suggests that he deal marijuana. He is a big hit in California in the 1960's, yet he goes to jail, where he finds out about the wonders of cocaine. As a result, when released, he gets rich by bringing cocaine to America. However, he soon pays the price. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usemarriagelovedeathfriendshipmurderdrugschristmasmoneybetrayaladulteryprisonpregnancydrinking …escapeweddingdivorcelonelinesstheftpovertycancerhumiliationillnesswealth (See All) |
| Locations: | barbeachswimming poolsnowcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiabuscourtroomchicago illinoismexico |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipstudentpolicemandancermusician …actorthiefamericandeath of girlfriendairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1980s1990s1960s1950schristmas party |
| Story: | drug overdosehallucinogenic drugdrug dealingoverdoseshootingbased on bookvoice over narrationbased on true storyflashbackgunfemale nuditybloodone word titlecigarette smokingdancing …photographtitle spoken by characterpartypistolbeatingdreamblood splatterdrinkarrestbeerbirthdaymarijuanacollegejailcriminaltelephonegay slurgangcaliforniamansiondrug dealermontagecocainejudgedouble crossvangraveyardshot in the foreheadflash forwardpilotorganized crimefbifugitivevacationsuitcasebankringfarmeruniversityshot in the shouldercourttragic eventchildbirthobscene finger gesturebirthday cakewaiterdiscoslow motiontape recorderhollywood californianew year's evehome movieburials&mpromisebloody nosehypocrisyspanishboston massachusettssmugglingmiami floridaoutlawprison cellraiddrug lordfianceebongcannabisgun in mouthdrug smugglingpistol whipepisodic structuresnorting cocainedrug dealdrug traffickingstonedcolombiabankruptcychild custodyprison visitparolehair salondrug cartelhypocritehappy birthday to yourise and fallabsent motherarm slingmaterialismcourthousebailauto theftcell matesouthern californiabarbie dollconvicted felondeadrug pusherdrug ringcolombianroller skateprivate planegay hairdresserlos angeles international airportdrug couriercolombian drug carteltranscendental meditationken dollmedellin colombiamiami beach floridasingle engine airplanedrug possessionprotective custodycessnapuerto vallarta mexicosmashing telephonecartagena colombiapadronepanamanian (See All) |
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the "Vatos Locos", and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influenc …e of narcotics alter their lives. Miklo is incarcerated and sent to San Quentin, where he makes a "home" for himself. Cruz becomes an exceptional artist, but a heroin addiction overcomes him with tragic results. Paco becomes a cop and an enemy to his "carnal", Miklo. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyheistepicdisney |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug userobberydeathfriendshipmurderrevengerapemoneybetrayalprisonfuneralracismtheftprejudice |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | hospitalchurchcemeterylos angeles californiabuskitchenwheelchairpolice carprison rapepainting a car |
| Characters: | friendpolicefamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americantattoobrother brother relationshipboynursedetectivepolicemandancer …lawyerthiefartistlatinobiblecatholichispaniccousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutgrandfather grandson relationshipaunt nephew relationshipstepfather stepson relationshipdeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1980s |
| Story: | drug overdosehypodermic needledrug abusedrug addictinjectionshootingshootoutbased on true storyflashbackviolencegunsexfemale nuditybloodmale nudity …kissfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingshowerbeatingunderwearfoodcar accidentface slapwatching tvcamerabare buttpaintingriflesunglassesrunningbirthdaymarijuanashot in the backcookinggangcaliforniastrangulationstabbingeatingcocaineprisonerboxingbirdpaintercoffinvangraveyardracial slurlibraryorganized crimestatuetragic eventcrossratlas vegas nevadaobscene finger gestureclass differencesgraffitiheroingaragehatepowerriotmachismodestinydrag queenslow motionlawcrucifixboxerart galleryhonorburialtowelstreet lifemexicanprison guardbribecard playingundercover copcanemale male kissgrowing upjuvenile delinquentethnic slurlandlordreckless drivingmexican americanserial murderlatinaface maskgang warspit in the faceaccordionstreet marketmegalomaniacweightliftingstakeoutcripplecolombialoan sharkrehabilitationscholarshipcrotch grabroosterparolereference to ronald reagantequilabiracialmorphineu.s. marine corpsgrudgespray paintstudyingcity hallknife held to throatbandanagloveknife in the chestmuralprison riotbeverly hills californiacrossing selfguatemalarole modelostracismprobationel salvadorshooting upecuadorfoosballprotegebroken backprofessional hitblow torchlowriderpanamahalf brother half brother relationshipprison gangpain killerchicanoartificial legparoleestepbrother stepbrother relationshipdeath by overdosenarceast los angeles californiapcpwhite powerhair netaryan brotherhoodbarrioparole boardyucatanboxing clubgedsucking on fingerpaycheckreference to the los angeles lakersblack militantcholocutting one's handsan quentin penitentiarymurdered in a churchart competitionrecidivismreference to pancho villamexican gangu turncinco de mayoslamming a car door on someone's handlaw librarylos angeles river channelreference to little bo peep (See All) |
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his porn magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
| Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracycourtroom drama |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usemarriagelovedeathmurderdrugsreligionmoneyprisonincestmemorytheftguiltillness …faithphotographyhollywooddeath of wifedisabilityfreedomaidswealthsamuraireligious conversion (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalbarchurchhelicopterairplanelos angeles californiabathtubwheelchaircourtroomstrip club |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipboyphotographerlawyerthiefchristianreference to godsecurity guardbikini girlgo go dancer …religious right (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1980s1950s |
| Story: | drug overdosehypodermic needledrug addictbitternessambulanceshootingbased on true storyviolencegunsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditymale nuditybare breasts …threesomefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditysex scenephotographpantiestelephone callarrestriflereference to jesus christorgyorphanassassinmontagecocainewhite pantiesjudgetrialassassinationcontroversydrowningpainstalkerorganized crimefbicourtamerican flagstalkingcrossflowerkissing while having sexciagirl in pantiessurgerywhat happened to epilogueassassination attemptnude modellawhelmetice creamcrucifixsanta clausmagazineaccidental deathmobcensorshipcivil rightsattorneymillionairehot tubbananachoirperversionduct tapepatriotismatheistpervertporn magazineparalysisohiobaptismpublisherporn industrylawsuitsexual promiscuitypornographercrippleeaglerags to richesnaked dead womanjetfourth of julyku klux klanprivate jetends with biographical notessurgical operationcourthousekentuckybeverly hills californiamoonshinesecurity systemdiapermanic depressionverdictu.s. marshalgunmancivil libertiesnude photo shootjudicial systementrapmentfirst amendmentu.s. constitutionpublishingsupreme courtouthousejudicialjudiciaryobscenitydrug pushercincinnati ohiopet foodhollywood boulevardpain killertrippydrowning in a bathtubplea bargainu.s. supreme courtmouth taped shutwatching videobill of rightshustler magazinefreedom of the presscbslibelreference to jackie kennedyfree presscontempt of courtgeorgia usacameo appearance by real life subjecthome brewingu.s. national anthemparalyzed from the waist downgriffith park observatory los angeleslaser surgery (See All) |
Jules Winnfield ('Samuel L. Jackson' (qv)) and Vincent Vega ('John Travolta (I)' (qv)) are two hit men who are out to retrieve a suitcase stolen from their employer, mob boss Marsellus Wallace ('Ving Rhames' (qv)). Wallace has also asked Vincent to take his wife Mia ('Uma Thurman' (qv)) out a few da …ys later when Wallace himself will be out of town. Butch Coolidge ('Bruce Willis' (qv)) is an aging boxer who is paid by Wallace to lose his fight. The lives of these seemingly unrelated people are woven together comprising of a series of funny, bizarre and uncalled-for incidents. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug userobberymurderrevengedrugsrapetorturegangsterdeceptionvoyeurismcorruptionbrutalityredemptionhumiliation …near death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noir |
| Locations: | motelbarrestaurantmotorcyclelos angeles californiataxielevatorstrip clubbrotheltwo on a motorcycle |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipnursegay sexactresshitmanmilitary officertalking to oneself in a mirroractor directoractor director writerhomosexual rapegay rape |
| Period: | 1970s1990s |
| Story: | drug overdosehypodermic needledrug dealingcar drivingoverdosedrugblondeshot to deathcorpseshootoutgunviolenceflashbackblood …male nuditybondagetwo word titlekisssingingpantiesshowertelephone callblood splattermachine guncar accidentmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescuepunched in the facewatching tvheld at gunpointlingeriecar crashinterrogationbathroomvoyeurf wordcleavagefoot chasebound and gaggeddrug dealerwomancocainedinerboxingtied to a chairjokenonlinear timelinewhite pantiesanti heroscantily clad femalehit by a cardouble crosscontroversyanthologyshot in the legcoffeeshot in the foreheadracial sluron the runorganized crimeprologueuniformfantasy sequencepay phoneknocked outbaseball batlong takeconvertiblebasementshot in the armsilencercult directorheroinfreeze framerecord playergirl in pantiescrime bosschainsawmachismouzigoldpot smokingsyringeloyaltynipples visible through clothinglifting someone into the airboxerassaultnosebleedblockbusterwristwatchphone boothcovered in bloodrapistmexican standoffapartment buildingbarefootpump action shotgunbuddykatana swordblood on faceball gaggunshot woundshot in the faceplot twistensemble castbible quotehit on the headaccidental killingblood on shirttuxedobriefcasetrophybrushing teethwrestlershot multiple timesmale in showertorso cut in halfimpersonating a police officermarijuana jointmultiple storylinedirector cameokatanavietnam veteranrobberhit in the facejunkyardhomagehead woundhead blown offsnorting cocaineblue pantiessex slavealarmmini dresswallettwo man armystolen moneyarmed robberygun held to headrestroomshoutingblood stainanal rapemale rapeaccidental shootingpiercingforeplayhamburgerbare feetmacguffinjointn wordbullet woundextreme violencepawnshopcodesome scenes in black and whitemurder by gunshotchapter headingsin medias ressurrenderwoman smokercocaine snortingtalking while drivingoff screen murdershot in the crotchfamous linefinger gunphonographintercomzippo lighterautomatic weaponmultiple perspectivesmultiple time framesdance contestpayphonetoastermoral ambiguityrunning for your lifefoot massagegun held to one's headkilled with a gunfalling asleeprestaurant ownershot through a wallsecret codetelling a jokeextreme closeupbloody mouthinterlinked storieschoppermovie referencecaged humanblowing a kisspulp fictionfake bloodimplied cunnilingusdrug snortingperson in car trunkafrobody piercingfemale bare feetplaying against typefoolcrime gone awryadrenalinebullet holemale with long hairmilkshakemulletdirected by co starpack of moneysexual referencekilled with a swordkamikazenumber in character's nameshop ownerdivine interventiongourmetheirloomtwo killerssprayed with waterpostmodernhondashot repeatedlytwist the danceclaw hammergold watchfixed fightmilitary dress uniformcelebrity impersonatorgarden hosemale wearing an earringreading booktongue piercingcup of coffeeleather maskmale sitting on a toiletcollision courseknocked out with gun buttinterruptionno background scoreblack suit clad killerpop tartriding motorcyclebiblical passageacura nsxhonda civicnumber 666reel to reel tape recordertied up and gaggedacuraeeny meeny miny moemuzzleproblem solverrolling a jointslurping a drink with a strawchapterwise storytellingcult tv referenceabdomen slashedkept in a boxsprite sodaslot car racing (See All) |
Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Ze has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bene is the only one to keep him on t …he good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageblack comedycrime epic |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug userobberydeathfriendshiplovemurderrevengekidnappinginfidelityrapereligionmoneyadulterytorture …escapedancegangsterextramarital affairtheftpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertyredemptionunfaithfulnesssexualityphotographyhomelessnesswealthenvironmentpolice corruptionmurder of fathermurder of mothermurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | motelbarbeachchurchforestmotorcyclebusnightclubbicyclewoodsurban settingpolice carcityjunglebrothel …brazilslum (See All) |
| Characters: | friendpolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlprostituteteenage boynursepolicemandancerphotographer …thiefartistinterracial relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice chasedeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1980s1960s |
| Story: | drug dealingdrug addictstealingshootingshot to deathshootoutbased on bookvoice over narrationbased on true storyviolencegunflashbackfemale nudity …bloodmale nuditymale frontal nuditykissfightinterracial sexdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterpartyknifechasethree word titlepistoltelephone callcryingunderwearblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headwatching tvcameraarrestshowdownrifletearsrunningbirthdaycar crashmarijuanaprostitutionprayercriminalshot in the backreporterswimminggood versus evilgay slurnewspapersoccerjournalistgangdrug dealercocainefishnonlinear timelineassassinationcontroversyshot in the foreheadracial slurpainflash forwardorganized crimevirginattackfugitivedeath of childscene during end creditsdomestic violencedeath of brotherpursuitsplit screenpremarital sexbank robberychickenhandgunobscene finger gestureclass differencespowerchild murderfreeze framerecord playercrime bossafricanmachismotv newsuzipot smokingsupermarketdiscodesireloss of virginitymass murdersociopathhidingbuttocksswimsuitjournalismvirginityburialthugpromiseshopliftingmercilessnessshot in the faceghettobananahandheld cameramurder of a childpolice raidgrowing upjuvenile delinquentjobmale virgincon manmarijuana jointmultiple storylinemolotov cocktailgang warstreet gangsnorting cocainedead childrenarms dealerarmed robberyinformantgang violencebus stoplatin americanarcissismwetting pantsstonedbakerykitebloody body of childrio de janeiro brazilactual animal killedsouth americagaskiller childsoccer ballshot in the foothold upchapter headingsin medias reslifeguardhoodierise and fallmob violencechild with guncity in titlestreet vendorchild with a gunstrobe lightauto theftillegal drugstalismancareer criminaltv broadcastchild murders a childchild uses gungang warfarename changefavelagun storedeath of uncledrug pushersambabrazilian musicpaperboynon professional castboy killedchild uses a gunmotorscooterchild shotchild shot in the headwoman directoruxoricidechild knocked unconsciousrio de janeirocon gameurban violencehooded sweatshirtyouth gangphotojournalismrunttropical settingankle injuryteenage gangsalesclerkchild shot in the chestlusophonegun dealerbroken rulepushing a carcounter attacktrigger happybus conductorarmed childchild shot through the chestmaconhabrazilian culturestool pigeongang shootingkid gangsmooth talkerstreet war (See All) |
After Katrina, police sergeant Terence McDonagh rescues a prisoner, hurts his back in the process and earns a promotion to lieutenant plus an addiction to cocaine and painkillers. Six months later, a family is murdered over drugs; Terence runs the investigation. His drug-using prostitute girlfriend, … his alcoholic father's dog, run-ins with two old women and a well-connected john, gambling losses, a nervous young witness, and thefts of police property put Terence's job and then his life in danger. He starts seeing things. He wants a big score to get out from under mounting debts, so he joins forces with drug dealers. The murders remain unsolved. A bad lieutenant gets worse. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedydark comedy |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usedeathmurderdrugsprisonpregnancydancefuneralgangsterinvestigationcorruptionblackmailmafiagambling …surveillancepolice brutalitymurder investigationpolice corruptionmurder of family (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | barrestauranthotelnightclubwaterwheelchairpolice stationsex in publicfire truck |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipprostitutelawyersecurity guardalcoholicpolice detectivepolice shootoutgrandmother grandson relationshipstepmother stepson relationshipalcoholic fatherpolice sergeantpolice surveillance |
| Period: | 21st century |
| Story: | drug addictpharmacyjunkieblack humordrugambulancehallucinationshot to deathcorpseshootoutviolencedogbloodfemale rear nuditypanties …pistolblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestrescuewatching tvarrestbare buttheld at gunpointplace name in titledead bodyinterrogationsex standing upjailhandcuffsrevolvermassacremansiondrug dealerprisonerimmigrantsnakefishno opening creditsanti herograveyardracial slurflash forwardsmokingorganized crimehotel roomblack pantieslocker roomdebtevil mancity name in titlewitnessthreatened with a knifekissing while having sexcult directorcasinoheroincorrupt cophenchmancrime bosssupermarketcagesecurity camerajail cellamerican footballsergeanteccentricswat teamsharkcrime scenefloodbraverynew orleans louisianaconvenience storefootball playeraquariumblack braevidencemurder of a childpolice raidlieutenantbruiseillegal immigrantdrug lordblack bra and pantiesmarijuana jointvideo surveillancecartoon on tvhiding in a closetabuse of powermarketsnorting cocainepromotiondisposing of a dead bodyx raydouble barreled shotgunpolice captainbody in a trunkdistrict attorneysawed off shotgunwoman in bra and pantiesdnanursing homealligatormurder witnessmugshotmultiple murdercrack cocainefully clothed sexdirty copspooncocaine snortingrehabdelivery boybreakdancecity in titlehurricane katrinaaward ceremonynude photographcongressmanno endingpharmacistwatching sexpolice protagonistgrave side ceremonybreakdancingwoman in a wheelchairblack lingerienational anthemstar spangled bannerspit takebookieiguanaoxygen tankbody in trunkunofficial sequelpolaroid photographenvelope full of moneyspeeding ticketassistant district attorneyhand under skirtreflection in car mirrorchild witnessfleeing the countryu.s. congressmanvicodinback paincrack pipesports barforced to watch sexback injuryopening creditsshakedowntwelve step programprostitute wifesea snakegun under a tableelder abusejunkie copunofficial remake (See All) |
The unluckiest man in Vegas - a guy whose bad luck is contagious - is used by the last of the old time mob run casinos to kill high rollers' action. That is, until he falls in love with a cocktail waitress and gets "lady luck," which throws the situation into reverse. Things turn nasty when the casi …no director tries to break up the romance. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drug usesuicidedeathlovemurdermoneydrinkingtorturegangstervoyeurismmafiagamblingabuseexecutionbreak up …adoptioncheating (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | motelcarbarhotelnightclubdesertnightclub singer |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshiptattoosingerprostitutepolicemandancerwaitresssuicide by overdose |
| Story: | drug overdosehypodermic needledrug abusesuperstitioninjectionblondegunviolencesexfemale nuditymale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nudity …bare chested malekissfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingsingingleg spreadingpantiesfondlingsongbeatingunderwearfistfightmirrorface slapwatching tvcatdrinkundressingsex in bedthongbare buttbedvoyeurcleavagebandcocaineprisonerfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesscantily clad femalepublic nuditylimousineorganized crimemini skirtstorytellingdebtconvertiblechildbirthlas vegas nevadaobscene finger gesturecasinoheroinrecord playergirl in pantieshead buttrecordingmobstermobtv showfalse identitybreakfastscambroken legretirementremote controlboxer shortscard playingslackerred pantiesextortionhit with a baseball bathandshakegamblerset upselfishnessloserbroken mirrordrug dealcdslot machineroad accidentlucklimpblack catpillowsalttuberculosisscoldingdicegambling debtmiseryastrologyblackjackcrooked copcocktailrouletteconbad luckdisneylandwinningfreak accidentlounge singerplaying cardbaseball hatdrunk driverfaked pregnancyhighway patrolcreamcoolerdeath by overdosex ray visionmantrareceiptstiltschanging timescocktail waitressfelonlosingreference to jimmy stewartcarnival gamejinxsleight of handpoker chipdistorted soundtv evangelistshangri lacasino card gamehigh rollerblackjack dealercard dealerchild given up for adoptiongambling chiptitaniumvictoria's secret (See All) |
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: | cult filmindependent filmmartial artsblack comedyblack independent film |
| Themes: | drug addictionfriendshipdeathmurderrevengeinfidelitydrugschristmasmoneybetrayaladulteryfeartortureescapewedding …funeralgangsterinvestigationdeceptionangercorruptionbrutalityobsessionpovertyparanoiamafiasadismsurveillancehome invasioncrueltyvengeancejusticepolice brutalitypolice investigationnear death experienceamerican gangster (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirhip hoppoetic justice |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachrestaurantswimming poolsnowmotorcyclecemeterynightclubbicycleurban settingapartmentpolice stationcourtroomabandoned factory |
| Characters: | priestfriendhusband wife relationshippoliceafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerprostitutepolice officerdetectivepolicemanhostagelawyertough guy …action herohitmanpolice detectiveasian americanpolice shootoutpolice chasehomeless manex soldierpolice funeral (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s |
| Story: | drug rehabilitationdrug dealingdrug addictjunkiedeath of frienddrugshootingshot to deathcorpseshootoutgunviolenceflashbacksexfemale nudity …bloodmale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityfightdancingnipplestitle spoken by characterexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingpantiespistoltelephone callfirecell phonebeatingunderwearblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facecameraarrestgunfightbrawlthongbare buttfalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbomblingerieinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvermanhattan new york citycriminaltelephoneshot in the backf wordsubjective cameragay slurflashlightbragangambushold manstrangulationmassacredisguisemansionbasketballdrug dealermontagethroat slittingcocainestabbed in the chesttied to a chairfalse accusationjudgetrialanti herodisarming someonedrawingchild in perildouble crosspolice officer killedracial slurpublic nuditylimousineorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotundercovercover upevil manbaseball batlightningcourtmanipulationbodyguardthreatsuspicioncharacter says i love youthreatened with a knifevigilanteheroinarsonpowerhenchmanak 47crime bossmachismouziundergroundfalling down stairsassassination attemptstreetjeepheavy rainsociopathsecurity camerawalkie talkiemobsterkicked in the stomachswat teamimpersonationgrindhousegenocidestreet lifethugcameoswitchbladetensionrap musicexplosiveitalian americanhatredpartnerevacuationfalling to deathpsychotronicaquariumcigarette lighterpunched in the chestsafejumping through a windowghettobooby trapwisecrack humorrainstormundercover copbulletproof vesttough copgasolinepolice raidethnic slurlasersightworld trade center manhattan new york citylandlorddrug lordcrowdmain character diesthanksgivingmob bossdjbriberyvillain played by lead actoradulterous wifebag of moneystabbed in the handbonggang wartimebombbrooklyn bridgemegalomaniacinformantfish tankdegradationfemale lawyerurban decaypolice captainnarcissismman kills a womanstatue of liberty new york citywrathreverendski maskshot point blankwoman kills a mandomestic abusemaverick coptop secretdrive by shootingmafia bossshot in the footbettingblaxploitationcrack cocainetragic endingstutteringinfiltrationmain character shotturkeytommy gunmob violenceblack copdreadlockssocial decayharlem manhattan new york citymob hitworld war two veteranchrysler building manhattan new york cityhostile takeoverex marinetragic villaindutch anglehitwomanc4 explosivessuitcase full of moneymob of reportersbalisonghomeless womansafecrackerpolice vigilantismlugerracist commentgangsta gripgangster bossnew york city skylineenforcerreference to star trekstrapped to a bombwearing a sound wirespeech impedimentnew year's dayprofessional hita cappellacourtyarddirected by co starrise to powerhuman shieldfloppy diskmeth labracist insultrastafarianabandoned apartmentsuspended copwar on drugsblack boyracist jokehuman bombgangsta rapdisarming a bombafrican american musiclack of trustblack slangafrican american filmmakerman with ponytailfilm ends with text (See All) |
A successful cocaine dealer, who has earned a respected place among England's Mafia elite, plans an early retirement from the business. However, big boss Jimmy Price hands down a tough assignment: find Charlotte Ryder, the missing rich princess daughter of Jimmy's old pal Edward, a powerful construc …tion business player and gossip papers socialite. Complicating matters are two million pounds' worth of Grade A ecstasy, a brutal Serbian gang and a whole series of double crossings. The title "LAYER CAKE" refers to the layers or levels anyone in business goes through in rising to the top. What is revealed is a modern underworld where the rules have changed. There are no 'codes', or 'families' and respect lasts as long as a line. Not knowing who he can trust, he has to use all his 'savvy', 'telling' and skills which make him one of the best, to escape his own. The ultimate last job, a love interest called Tammy, and an international drug ring threaten to draw him back into the 'cake mix'. But, time is running out and the penalty will endure a lifetime.. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyheist |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug userobberysuicidelovedeathmurderrevengekidnappingdrugsmoneybetrayalprisondrinkingfear …torturedancegangsterdeceptiontheftparanoiablackmailguiltgreedwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | motelbarrestaurantswimming poolhotelmotorcyclenightclublondon englandairportpolice carenglandtruckrooftopsuv |
| Characters: | policehomosexualfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolicemandancerthiefhitmanlustsnipersniper riflepolice chasesuicide by gunshotold friend …self inflicted gunshot wound (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1990s1960s |
| Story: | drug overdosedrug tripdrug dealingdrug addictpharmacyjunkiedrugcorpsevoice over narrationbased on novelflashbackviolencegunsexfemale nudity …bloodfemale frontal nuditybare chested malefightcigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterexplosionleg spreadingchasesurprise endingpantiesshowertelephone callfondlingcell phonebeatingunderwearblood splattermirrorshot in the chestshot in the headdrinksex in bedbooklieriflebeersunglasseslingeriedead bodycafesex standing upvoyeursubjective cameraswimmingcleavagefoot chasebraassassinmansiondrug dealercocainedinerfishsevered headanti heroscantily clad femaleassassinationdouble crossunderwater scenesearchcigar smokingshot in the foreheadgunshotattempted murderlibraryargumentorganized crimehotel roombinocularsblack pantiesmicrophonelocker roomliarchampagnemissing personflowersstalkingthreattied upbank robberydirectorial debutsilencersubtitled scenegirl in pantieseavesdroppingpot smokingteano pantiesnipples visible through clothingwarehousemass murdercakefollowing someonescamfood in titleduct tape over mouthwhiskeyrear entry sexprison guardtelescopepillshippieheadphonescigarette lighterpolice raidextortiontrophydrug lordpillclose up of eyesbeing followedimpersonating a police officermarijuana jointnarrated by characterbeheadingaccountantbongset upgun in mouthsnorting cocainetelephone boothdrug dealhired killerlsdamsterdam netherlandsgreenhousestakeoutstonedlollipopmotorboatski maskauto mechanicnetherlandsshot through the mouthinterracial coupleoverhead camera shotbmwinformerdrug humorironingburn victimpolice sirenloudspeakerwiretappingwoman wearing black lingeriecrime lordone last jobreference to winston churchillflirtationfreezerchemistryarsenalhashishwoman shot in the foreheadmotorcycle helmetpeep showlugerroom servicecountry clubhands tied behind backliverpudliannameless characterzurich switzerlanddrug pusherkingpinecstasy the drugbegins with narrationlicense plateduct tape gagland roverserbianpramafrican angloends with narrationrepeated scene from a different perspectivewoman wearing a string bikiniburning clothingdrug moneypharmaceutical industryheadless corpsepile of moneydead body in a freezerhidden microphonezodiac boatcheating on one's boyfriendintensive caredrug runnerluxury carreference to goethemob executionclothes ironcrack headgun pointed at facereference to faustwearing a wiredrug supplierlighting a cigarwatering a plantfacial maskshot through a pillowweighing scaleslost moneyconfidence trickgolf tournamentsilk stockingscrashing through a gatedrug manufacturingsex against a wallhands tied behind one's backdrug theftpontoonawakened by a phonepublic suicidedust maskflatironwomen changing clothes (See All) |
The movie details a town split between the wealthy South Zone gang called 'The Socials' and the poor North Zone gang called 'The Greasers'. Dallas Winston, Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade from 'The Greasers' befriend the rich Cherry Valance and Marcia at a drive-in. Later that night, a group of 'The …Socs' chase and beat up Johnny and attempt to drown Ponyboy in a fountain. However, Johnny stabs one Soc and kills him, saving Ponyboy. The desperate boys seek Dallas who finds a hideout for them in a nearby town. One week later, Johnny and Ponyboy decide to return to their hometown, with Dallas, to claim the murder as self-defense. But on their way back, they see the church on fire and Ponyboy and Johnny help the children trapped in the church and become heroes. However Johnny is badly wounded and confined to the hospital. Meanwhile The Socs and The Greasers prepare to fight. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of agetragedyteen movie |
| Themes: | robberydeathfriendshipmurderdrinkingdrunkennessescapeangerlonelinessdysfunctional familyrivalryunemploymenthomelessnesswriting |
| Mood: | affectionrainhigh schoolnight |
| Locations: | carhospitalbartrainchurchsmall townrural settingkitchenpolice car |
| Characters: | friendpoliceteenagerbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boygirlpolice officernursetough guybest friendsuicide by cop |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | car drivingloss of frienddelinquentbitternessdeath of friendgroup of friendssadnessambulanceshootingshot to deathvoice over narrationbased on novelflashbackgunviolence …bloodbare chested malefightcigarette smokingknifechasepantiestelephone callfirecryingbeatingdreamunderwearshot in the chestface slaprescuepunched in the facedrinkletterbookvomitingshowdownheld at gunpointbeertearsrunningrevolverfightingcriminaltelephonefoot chaseorphanflashlightgangstabbingstabbed to deathhousewhite pantiesargumentdangerfugitiverabbitdomestic violencescarconvertiblethreatclass differencesrunawaymachismopoemteen angstpokerstreetheavy rainfriendship between menmale bondingwatching a moviehomecompassionhitchhikinghomicidemale underwearwatching televisionswitchbladetrappedplaygroundunderage drinkingitalian americankickingdiscussiontitle appears in writingcard playingdead boyliving roombriefsjuvenile delinquentlaughingbonfireowlplaying cardst shirtmudleather jacketjoyheroismsunsetstorefinal showdownnotebookparalysisgang warstreet gangspit in the facenovelarmed robberycomic reliefoutsidergang violencehospital roomhospital bednewspaper articleunconsciousnessconversationkickreading a bookunderage smokingwhite briefsshirtrunidolman wearing glassesmotorcycle copanguisharm wrestlingcoldintimacymedical doctorhopelessnessdreamingjuvenile delinquencyraccoonsolidaritysmilingcity parkpunchingreading a letterdrive inrainy nightblue jeanshostilitysodagang warfarecult movie castbuilding on firewanderinghoodlumuncertaintymale chauvinismrebelliousnesswet jeansabandoned churchreference to paul newmanattempted drowningbrat packburn injurysiren the alarmgreaserteenage gangtroubled teenage boytulsa oklahomaman in showersocial consciousnesscartoon on televisiondrive in theatrerumbleholding someone's head underwatermovie screenrebellious teenagerreference to hank williamshiding outfellowshipdenimreference to robert frostscrapbroken teeth (See All) |
John Singleton's portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together 'in the 'hood.' Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other's personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Rick …y is the 'All-American' athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while 'Dough' succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, 'Furious' Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmcoming of ageblack comedytragedyteen movie |
| Themes: | friendshipdeathmurderrevengedrugsmoneyescapegangsterangerracismdeath of fatherpovertydysfunctional familyrivalryhome invasion …crueltyvengeancepolice brutalitymurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | carrestaurantschoolchurchhelicopterlos angeles californiawheelchairurban settingpolice carsinging in a carschool teacher |
| Characters: | friendpolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacher …police officerbabytough guysingle motherlittle boyex husband ex wife relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1991year 1984 |
| Story: | drug dealingdrug addictcar drivingloss of friendbitternessjunkiedeath of friendsadnessshootingshot to deathcorpseviolencegunsexfemale nudity …bloodmale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingdancingnipplespartyknifechasepistolbeatingblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestbrawlbare buttrifleheld at gunpointbeerrunninginterrogationhandcuffsrevolvertelephoneshot in the backf wordgay slurgangdrug dealermontagefootballmapman with glassesno opening creditsfishingchild in perilshot in the legracial slurflash forwardattempted murdervirgindangerprologuelocker roomstorytellinglong takedeath of brothertragic eventstalkingdeath of sonpremarital sexdirectorial debutex convicthatesingle parentak 47machismouziteen angstwhat happened to epiloguedesireelectronic music scoreloss of virginitysurvivortitle based on songloss of loved oneamerican footballkicked in the stomachvideotapecovered in bloodskateboardmilkhomicidetensionrap musicunderage drinkingconfrontationloss of sonhatredconvenience storedeath threatpunched in the chestghettoblood on shirtracisttitle at the endbarbecueattractionjuvenile delinquentethnic slurdeath of loved oneloss of brotherneighborhoodmelancholyshot multiple timesthanksgivingvietnam veteranstreet gangadvertisementyoung version of characterreal estateweightliftinggang violencesexual promiscuitybillboarddouble barreled shotgunurban decayfilm starts with textsawed off shotgunmeat cleaverpalm treen worddeath of boyfrienddrive by shootingparaplegicintentionally misspelled titlehip hop musicblack copfast food restaurantclimbing out a windowsocial decayattempted robberyvolkswagen beetlegangstachild swearingcapgentrificationrescue attemptconspiracy theoristpagerloss of boyfriendgangsta gripafrolowriderroman catholicdominoessouth central los angelesmagnum handgunblack familypacifierfat childfavoritismlow ridercollege boundtrain trackafrican american musicressentimentblack directorblack slanglive in girlfriendchevrolet impala convertiblemortgage broker (See All) |
When Ruby Baker's parents are killed in a car accident, she and her brother, Rhett, must travel to Malibu, to live with Terrence and Erin Glass, their former neighbors. At first, all seems well. Ruby is making new friends at school and Rhett is getting more video games and flashy toys than he's ever … had in his life. When Ruby speaks to her family's estate lawyer, he tells her that her parents have left Rhett and her $4 million. Suddenly, Ruby begins to notice odd behavior from Terry and Erin. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensepsycho thriller |
| Themes: | drug usesuicidefriendshipdeathmurderdrugsdrinkingdrunkennessfuneraldeath of fatherdeath of motheradoptionwealthcheatinginheritance …murder of a police officerclaustrophobia (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | carrestaurantschoolchurchswimming poolcemeterypolice cartruckschool teachercar explosiontruck accident |
| Characters: | priestfriendpolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistgirl …police officerpolicemanlawyermaiduncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationship (See All) |
| Story: | drug overdosehypodermic needledrug addictjunkieinjectioncorpsegunbloodcigarette smokingexplosionknifecryingdreamcar accidentwatching tv …computerdrinkbikinitearscar crashdead bodycafeclassroomswimmingcleavageorphanflashlightbracaliforniamansionstabbingstabbed to deathinternetchild abusedrivingdrawinghit by a cargraveyardgraveargumentscreamingdebtlightninghigh school studentfilm within a filmloss of fathersuspicionloss of motherclassreference to william shakespearetrustmachetefaintingcaptiveloss of loved onewatching a moviearchitecthome moviescammovie theatreswitchbladetensionbroken glasstheatre audiencee mailsocial workerdeath of loved onereckless drivingnintendo 64flat tiremenstruationtombstonedrunk drivingpopcornloanglassloan sharkguardianreference to shakespeare's hamletbmwcruisingmorphineloss of parentsvideo cassetteplagiarismcar wreckapple computercaregiverdriving lessondiabeticillegal drugseulogydead parentsperilinsulinshooting uplife insurancetrust fundseat beltgourmetsocial servicesunlikely criminalreference to meryl streepcheating on a testelectric drillbrake failurecar hit by a trucksaablegal guardianglass housestepfamilycar over a cliffferrari testarossadeviousnessmulholland driveradio producerdriver's educationsan bernardino californiaaol (See All) |
The acerbic, hilarious Claire Bennett becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group. As she uncovers the details of Nina's suicide and develops a poignant relationship with Nina's husband, she also grapples with her own, very raw personal tragedy.
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usesuicidefriendshipdeathmoneyghostdrinkinglonelinessdepressiongriefdeath of wifetrauma |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | barrestaurantswimming poolhotelcemeterylos angeles californiamexicosuvself help groupdeath in a car accident |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfemale protagonistnurselawyermaidemployer employee relationshipsuicide by jumping |
| Story: | motel roomdrug addictgroup therapypharmacyloss of wifesexf ratedone word titlebare chested malesex scenetitle spoken by characterfoodcar accidentdrinksex in bed …birthdaylow budget filmwinesuicide attemptdinerlatex glovespainhotel roomsuburbwidowerscartragic eventgiftdeath of sontherapybirthday cakecakelistening to musiccrying womantherapistpillscynicismmourningconfrontationloss of sonfemale leaddead childhousekeeperdivorceevodkastolen carmexican americanwoman cryingborder crossinggardenershoutinghospital bedtrain tracksfacial scarfemale cinematographersorrowbechdel test passedsleeplessnesssupport groupu.s. mexico borderfemale editorpersonal assistantdrive ingrievingman undressingvisiting a gravetijuana mexicoborder guardphysical therapymedical clinicagonywind chimeindoor swimming poolhitch hikerdrive in theaterpain killerdrive in moviephysical therapistswimming with clothes onawkward sexbad moodpainkillerchronic painriverside california (See All) |
At the edge of adolescence, Tracy is a smart straight-A student--if not a little naive (it seems...she smokes and she cuts to alleviate the emotional pain she suffers from having a broken home and hating her mom's boyfriend, Brady.) When she befriends Evie, the most popular and beautiful girl in sch …ool, Evie leads Tracy down a path of sex, drugs and petty crime (like stealing money from purses and from stores). As Tracy transforms herself and her identity, her world becomes a boiling, emotional cauldron fueled by new tensions between her and her mother--as well as, teachers and old friends. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug userobberyfriendshipdeathlesbianismdrinkingdrunkennessseductiondivorcetheftdeath of motherdysfunctional familyhollywoodadoption …cheatingself harm (See All) |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaurban setting |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistteacherdancerthief …actresssingle motherinterracial relationshipteacher student relationshipself mutilationself destructivenessself injury (See All) |
| Story: | drug overdosedrug dealingdrug abuseneedlestealingflashbackdogfemale nudityf ratednumber in titlebloodone word titlethreesomefemale frontal nudity …sex scenekissfightcigarette smokingdancinglesbian kisspantiesshowertelephone callcell phonetitle directed by femaleunderwearface slapdrinkthongliesunglassesmarijuanaclassroombisexualbracandlecocainenonlinear timelinechild abusemodelvanjeansliarpay phonedomestic violencechickenclassobscene finger gestureteen angsteggbabysitterwatching a moviemovie theaterskateboardstreet lifehaircutshopliftingrap musicunderage drinkingshoppingdeceitclassmategrowing upjuvenile delinquenttank tophairdressermarijuana jointsexual awakeningtriple f ratedbongplastic surgerypubertyadolescencechild molestationmakeovermasochismpeer pressure13 year oldlsdteenage daughterpopularityrazor bladeexamchewing gumunderage smokingsurrogate mothereating disorderclothinglifeguardspoonjunior high schooljuvenile delinquencyabsent motherhomeworkflashingpinball machinetattoo parlorrecovering alcoholicreference to frankensteinshoe storefake idlawn sprinklerhockey stickteenage rebellionbody piercingpiggy back rideearsurrogate familyhollywood boulevardvenice beach californiadress shopgirls' bathroompromiscuous mothertongue piercingglue sniffingbad influencelatenessstashbelly button piercingephebophiliastuffed toy animalchildhood sexual abusehuffingoverachievermorley cigarettescutting selfflunking out of schoolskating ramp (See All) |
This is the story of three well-meaning but flawed people: Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English emigre; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married homemaker with two young daughters, with hiding a secret past; and Jack Jordan, an ex-con …vict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to live a law-abiding life and raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will have learnt harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsuspensetragedymelodrama |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usemarriagesuicidelovedeathmurderrevengeinfidelitydrugsreligionbetrayaladulteryprisonpregnancy …drinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairangerlonelinessdeath of motherredemptionguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnessfaithalcoholismhopedyingabortionvengeancedeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | motelhospitalbarrestaurantchurchswimming poolsnowdesertbicyclepolice carsuvcar theftnew mexico |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattooboyteenage boyteachernursepolicemanlawyer …sister sister relationshipreference to godlittle girllittle boybibleprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Story: | hypodermic needledrug abusedrug addictambulanceshootingcorpsevoice over narrationgunflashbackfemale nuditynumber in titlebloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymasturbation …male rear nuditytwo word titlekisscigarette smokingnipplesphotographsingingpartyknifepantiespistoltelephone callfondlingcryingcell phonebeatingdigit in titleunderwearfoodcar accidentface slapwatching tvcomputerdrinksex in bedvomitingtearsbirthdaycafebathroomjailvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerrevolverswimmingcleavagebreast sucklingbasketballwidowcocainesuicide attemptdinerprisonertoiletaccidentnonlinear timelinebirddrawinghit by a carbirthday partyunderwater scenelatex glovespaingunshotflash forwardattempted murdermicrophoneumbrellahangingscarcrossdeath of husbandex convicthandgunobscene finger gesturetherapyheart attackprivate detectivepickup trucksurgerybirthday cakepoemgolfmedicineslow motionsexual attractioncomapatientarchitectbuttockscaucasianlosstimeguardpillsministermourningdespairmedical examinationevidenceheartthirty somethingmarital separationprison cellred pantiesbowlingloss of husbandrelease from prisonsirensymbolismhit and runsaving a lifehysteriamultiple storylinestoredinner partyplaying poolphysicianlighterloss of daughtermathematicsclinicnewspaper articlestonedinfertilityreverendbleedingmonitorgolf coursewakeallergywashing machineartificial inseminationswimmericonschizophrenicprivate eyemortalityfanaticasphyxiationliquor storenightgownmercyhamsterbedriddenfired from a jobwashingexaminationheart transplantrecovering alcoholicjoke tellingmathematicianpityorgan donationoxygen tankspeeding vehicleheart surgerychocolate barporn videoorgan donorrafflejail visitationbarbed wire fencehummingbirdorgan transplantationrefusing to eatheart failuresmall time crookketamineshot in sequenceborn againleaf blowerstepping on glasscutting selfracket ballheart donorsuicide attempt by hangingsports clubcutting armflatliningracquetskull fractureaccidentally shooting oneselfwork detailmouth sprayorgan rejection (See All) |
Camden College. Sean Bateman is the younger brother of depraved Wall Street broker Patrick Bateman. He's also a drug dealer who owes a lot of money to "fellow" dealer Rupert Guest, as well as a well-known womanizer, for he sleeps with nearly half of the female population on campus. Lauren Hynde is, …technically, a virgin. She's saving herself for her shallow boyfriend, Victor Johnson, who's left the States to backpack across Europe. Her slutty roommate, Lara, has the hots for Victor as well. Paul Denton, who used to date Lauren, is openly bisexual and attracted to Mitchell Allen, who's dating Candice to prove to Paul that he's not gay. Sean loves Lauren. Paul loves Sean. And Lauren may love Sean. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent film |
| Themes: | drug usesuicidedeathlovedrugsrapemoneydrinkingdrunkennessvoyeurismseductiondatingunrequited lovecheating |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | carhospitalrestauranthotelsnowmotorcycleparis francebathtubbuslondon englandbathtub suicide |
| Characters: | homosexualmother son relationshipdoctorsingerstudentdancerlove trianglegay kissprofessorlove lettersuicide by slashing one's wrists |
| Story: | drug overdosedrug dealingdrug abuseblack humordrugambulanceblondevoice over narrationbased on novelgundogflashbacksexfemale nudity …nuditybloodmale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditykissfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingnipplessingingpartyknifepantiestelephone calltopless female nuditycryingsongbeatingunderwearmirrorurinationpunched in the facewatching tvcomputerdrinkcondomundressingthongbare buttmaskvomitingbeertearssunglasseslingeriecafemarijuanabathroomcollegevoyeurmale pubic hairguitarsubjective cameracleavagebisexualgay slurbracandletoplessvideo cameradrug dealermontagecocainesuicide attemptnonlinear timelinescantily clad femaleroommatespankingpublic nuditycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguevirginprologuekaratefantasy sequencecharacter's point of view camera shotbaseball batsplit screenrock 'n' rolleuropefreeze framegirl in pantiessexual fantasyno pantiesloss of virginitymacheterome italyskateboardvirginityend of the worlddead womantowelreverse footagebloody nosepillsboxer shortshit in the crotchnippleblack bratime lapse photographyraised middle fingerlens flareswitzerlandbrushing teethpromiscuitywoman in bathtubdesert eagledormitorymultiple storylinebongplaying pooldefecationcafeteriaeiffel tower parisnudeanal rapepush upsnude girlamsterdam netherlandswetting pantsvenice italywrist slittingmailmailboxpipetopless girlnaked dead womandublin irelandcollege campusfootball teamrepeated linebarcelona spainreference to michael jacksonteen suicidedate rapejack o'lanternburning manmultiple perspectivesfilm studentflorence italyclarinetlaundry drying on clothes lineshooting uplawn sprinklerwoman in a bathtubabstinencevenereal diseasewhitespitting on someonemultiple narratorsecstasy the drugfag hagcollege girlcollege freshmandead body in a bathtubstream of consciousnessbleachersrewinddead woman in bath tubdead body in bathtubpurplereference to johnny deppsoft focuskegbelly buttoncredits rolling downinner monologuekleenexfreebasingbloody bathtubreference to clara bowreference to gabriel garcia marqueztheme partytowel on headcommitting suicide while nakeddead woman in bathtubdartmouth collegekegger (See All) |
Lazy court-process clerk and stoner Dale Denton has only one reason to visit his equally lazy dealer Saul Silver: to purchase weed, specifically, a rare new strain called Pineapple Express. But when Dale becomes the only witness to a murder by a crooked cop and the city's most dangerous drug lord, h …e panics and dumps his roach of Pineapple Express at the scene. Dale now has another reason to visit Saul: to find out if the weed is so rare that it can be traced back to him--and it is. As Dale and Saul run for their lives, they quickly discover that they're not suffering from weed-fueled paranoia: incredibly, the bad guys really are hot on their trail and trying to figure out the fastest way to kill them both. All aboard the Pineapple Express. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | drug usefriendshipdeathlovemurderkidnappingdrugsmoneybetrayaljealousydrinkingfearescapegangsterdeception …militaryangercorruptionparanoiasurveillancemurder of a police officermurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolcar chase |
| Locations: | motelhospitalrestaurantforestwoodswheelchairpolice carlaboratorycar theft |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherpoliceman …dancerhostagebest friendasianjewpolice shootoutgrandmother grandson relationshippolice chaseengineer (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | motel roomdrug tripdrug dealingdrug addictblack humordrugshootingshot to deathcorpseshootoutflashbackviolencegunbloodbare chested male …kissfightdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechaseerectionpistoltelephone callfirecryingcell phonebeatingunderwearblood splatterfistfightmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facecatdrinkarrestfalling from heightlierifleheld at gunpointbeertearsbombrunningbirthdaycar crashdead bodymarijuanabathroomhandcuffsrevolverf wordflashlightmassacredisguisestabbingdrug dealermontagetoiletweapontied to a chairinternetdinnerexploding caranti heroradiohit by a carvanshot in the legold womanon the rungunshotflash forwardstabbed in the backcostumeprologueliarpay phoneninjadragonsuitcasekicked in the faceactor shares first name with charactershot in the shoulderdeath of brotherpursuithigh school studentsplit screendeath of sonwitnesspolicewomanshot in the armobscene finger gesturecasinosubtitled scenecorrupt copstrong female characterhenchmancrime bossmachismobirthday cakepot smokinghead buttwarehousecakeshot in the stomachbarnmale bondingtoyhidingexploding buildingwristwatchjumping from heightvirginitycrushed to deathhitchhikingmale underwearwatching televisionbloody nosebuddymobile phonehippiepartnerkickingmutesex talkhungermiraclekicked in the crotchblack and white scenecigarette lighterjumping through a windowblack eyebananabuddhismclassmateeye patchfamily dinnerduct tapefieldbenchreckless drivingdrug lordfast motion sceneplantmarijuana jointhit and runcia agentcar troublefire extinguisherbongcannabisshortshead woundtelephone bootheuthanasiavacuum cleanerstonerweightliftingflaskretirement homeburnt faceman in underwearaccidental shootingcoughinglollipopsense of smellcactuskarmaunderage smokingsleeping in a carburnt bodyshot in the footdumpsterbutt slapdrug humorman on fireneck bracebreaking through a doorgarbage canpolice sirenfleeingintercombromancecaterpillartitle appears in songhidden gunmultiple time framestalk show hostolder man young girl relationshipfruit in titlecrushed by a carforkheadbandlazinessbreaking down a doorpunched in the crotchtalk radiooperating roomshot in the sidehawaiian shirthit with a rockseedprinterdrug pusherexploding busold people's homeashtraywitness to murderdrug warearmale with long hairsplit lipbreaking up with girlfriendganjahit on the head with a fire extinguishershot in the earthrown through a wallfalling down a hillnew beginningbeer canfeeding someonemurder of a policewomanteen smokingdominoesyear 1937stabbed with a forkdiving suitex cia agenthermit crabelderly peoplesnackendopainting toenailspedicureherpesfriends falling outteen drug usecigarette buttshot through the floormarijuana pipesubpoenatitle in songcivil engineerdriving through a wallmuggledeodorantpot headrunning into a treeengine troublefalling down a shaftglass pipemaxi padfoot blown offmace sprayprocess serverdriving while stonedexercise ballfather disapproves of boyfriendroachsmashing a cell phoneshot from a carsuitcase bombear shot offhiding in a dumpstermale hugsurveillance vanblow job gesturemale to female foot in crotchradio call in showreference to pandora's boxleapfrogshot in the chinexploding warehousebleeding from one's earcar flying through the airwishbonecat boxpants on firereference to evander holyfieldreference to jeff goldblumreference to pandora (See All) |
Told from three perspectives, a story of a bunch of young Californians trying to get some cash, do and deal some drugs, score money and sex in Las Vegas, and generally experience the rush of life.
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | drug userevengedrugschristmasdrunkennessweddingparanoia |
| Mood: | car chasenight |
| Locations: | los angeles californiastrip club |
| Characters: | policehomosexualfather son relationshipteenagerteenage girlteenage boyactorgay kissgay relationshipself inflicted gunshot woundgay actor |
| Story: | hallucinogenic drugdrug tripdrug dealingdrug abuseblack humorhallucinationgunflashbacksexbloodmale nudityone word titlethreesomefemale frontal nuditymale rear nudity …bare chested malecigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterchasepistolfirepunched in the facecatthongvomitingheld at gunpointcar crashmarijuanastripperbisexualgay slurdrug dealernonlinear timelinehit by a carracial slursmokingcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestripteasefantasy sequencecharacter's point of view camera shotshot in the armlas vegas nevadagay coupleclass differencescasinomachismopot smokingsupermarketscammale underwearshopliftingpillsboxer shortssex talkensemble castsexual humorundercover copraised middle fingerbriefslaughingtelepathymarijuana jointhit and runmultiple storylinebongepisodic structureex boyfrienddrug dealstonedecstasyjointpiperavehouse partybullet wounddirector also cinematographerbouncerferrarismoking marijuanasex on stairspolice sirenwiretappingtechno musictrancemultiple perspectivesmultiple time framesbisexual manstudio logo segues into filmbritish accentclubbinginterlinked storiessting operationtechnohouse musicbody in trunkrave partypill poppingduitrance musicsanta hatcloseted gay manacid triplap dancingrave cultureteen drug usesoft focusmarijuana pipeclub musicglass pipetechno ravepill bottleclubberecstasy pillminimum wagebad trippillboxpolice stingpyramid schemereference to chiang kai shekclubwearxtchard house musicmacarena (See All) |
Three years ago, NYPD detective Max Payne's wife and baby were murdered. Max gets himself transferred to the cold case office where he can continue searching for the killer who got away. He's a loner, but two people reach out to him during a fateful week: Alex, his ex-partner who may have found a cl …ue, and BB, the security chief at the pharmaceutical company where Max's wife worked. Meanwhile, bodies are piling up, some as a result of a drug on the street that is highly addictive and, for many who take it, brings hideous hallucinations. When one of the bodies is a woman Payne was the last to see alive, her sister comes looking for him armed to the teeth; Max must move fast. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracy |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usesuicidedeathrevengebetrayalfuneralhome invasiondeath of wifemurder of a police officernorse mythology |
| Mood: | gorerainneo noir |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarsnowpolice stationtrain station |
| Characters: | tattoopolice officersister sister relationshippolice detectivepolice shootoutfacial tattoo |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | drug abusejunkiedeath of frienddrughallucinationshot to deathcorpseshootoutgunflashbackviolencecharacter name in titletwo word titlebare chested maletitle spoken by character …explosionpartylesbian kisspistolbeatingblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestface slapshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the faceswordfalling from heightheld at gunpointbombinterrogationshot in the backassassinambushstabbed to deathtied to a chairsubwayshot in the legdrowningblack pantiesmini skirtproduct placementkicked in the facedeath of childshot in the shoulderdeath of husbanddie hard scenariosevered armdismembermentcorrupt cophead buttmacheteshot in the stomachred dressragewristwatchmexican standoffgun battlethugpump action shotgunbased on video gametitle appears in writingscene after end creditsjumping through a windowdeath of sisterbody landing on a carcorporationlieutenantgovernment agentbullet timeleather jacketalleypickpocketsubway stationwalletgun held to headbullet balletgun duelmurder of wifewakejumping into watermugshotoverhead camera shotloss of familykicking in a doorknocked out with a gun buttattempted robberyevil corporationbullet proof vestautomatic weaponhit by a traincowardicekneelingdetonatorgirl stripped down to pantiesscreaming in fearfall to deathsnorricamfire fighttattoo parlorextreme closeupinternal affairssnitchpublic restroombatonsuper soldierleather pantscrime scene photographwar on terrorceiling fanfalling through a windownight cityscapewalking in the raindea agentkilled in actionhypothermiathigh bootsexperimental drugsprinkler systemfire sprinklergold watchhacked to deathrunning out of ammoside effectvalkyriefalling on a carvialapple laptophuman test subjectprimal screamex partnerthigh bootmens roomhelicopter landing padstomping on someone's hand (See All) |
In England, retired Royal Marine Harry Brown spends his lonely life between the hospital, where his beloved wife Kath is terminally ill, and playing chess with his only friend Leonard Attwell in the Barge pub owned by Sid Rourke. After the death of Kath, Len tells his grieving friend that the local …gang is harassing him and he is carrying an old bayonet for self-defense; the widower suggests him to go to the police. When Len is beaten, then stabbed to death in an underground passage, Inspector Alice Frampton and her partner Sergeant Terry Hicock are sent to investigate. They pay Harry a visit but don't have good news; the police have not found any other evidence, other than the bayonet, in order to arrest the hoodlums. This mean that should the case go to trial the gang would claim self-defense. Harry Brown sees that justice will not be granted and decides to take matters into his own hands. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmsuspense |
| Themes: | deathfriendshipmurderrevengekidnappingdrugsrapebetrayalfeartorturedrunkennessescapefuneralinvestigationdeception …voyeurismlonelinesspsychopathbrutalitydeath of motherpovertysadismdeath of wifecouragedeath of daughterunlikely hero (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirpoetic justice |
| Locations: | hospitalmotorcyclecemeterylondon englandelevatorurban settingapartmentpolice stationtunnelsex in carsex in a caroral sex in a car |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattooprostituteteenage boypolice officernursedetectivehostagelawyertough guy …warriorpolice detectiveuncle nephew relationshippimpex soldierpolice sergeantsuicide by cop (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | drug overdosehypodermic needledrug addictjunkiedeath of friendinjectionambulanceshootingshot to deathcorpseshootoutviolenceflashbackgundog …character name in titlebloodinterviewtwo word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasesurprise endingpistolshowerfirecell phonebeatingblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headrescueswordarrestgunfightheld at gunpointcar crashinterrogationhandcuffsbritishvoyeurrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordsubjective cameragay slurgangambushold manstrangulationbasketballdrug dealerstabbed to deathstabbed in the chesttied to a chairexploding carno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armydouble crossritualpolice officer killedshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartenderattempted murderbeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backwidowercharacter's point of view camera shotrace against timecover upknocked outbaseball batattempted rapestreet shootoutshot in the shoulderthreatpolicewomanthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutshot in the armwhippingvigilantegraffitipubheroinarsonheart attackterminal illnesschessriotropepornographytearevelationreference to adolf hitlerheavy rainshot in the stomachsociopathwalkie talkieexploding buildingkicked in the stomachswat teampress conferencecovered in bloodirishmexican standoffsocial commentarythugrampagecrime scenemale prostitutetensionstealing a carveteranbraverycynicismmobile phonehatredmercilessnessshot in the facekaraokeescape attemptcigarette lighterpunched in the chestblood on shirtgasolinelonerpolice raidinjusticelasersightpolice inspectorsmokeshot multiple timesintimidationman cryingshot through a windowsuffocationbag of moneyharassmentstabbed in the handbongcannabismolotov cocktailbag over headforced sexshot in the neckpistol whipvigilantismsnorting cocainesex slavearms dealerskinheadstandoffstabbed in the armgang violenceself defenseurban decaypolice captainhit by a truckvigilante justicebayonetmacguffinsnuff filmhearseshot point blankmuggingdrive by shootingcar set on firefilmed killingfemale coprighteous ragecamera phoneradio newshoodiecockney accentcocaine snortingjuvenile delinquencyman hits a womansocial decayinnocent person killedattempted robberyscottish accentcrime lordex marineexcrementhooligangun crimeoxygen maskgrave side ceremonymotorcycle crashman punches a womanvideo recordingplaying chessvisiting a gravemuggervideotaped sexcrime scene photographwalking in the raincellphone videoriot policeheavy drinkingteenage prostitutecold blooded murdermale in a showerstab woundpensionerland roversmotheringshot in the bellyporn videoafrican anglotrance musiccouncil estatefilthplaying basketballrotten teethsmothered to deathelderly protagonistunderpasshigh on drugschavsubway tunnelhousing estateself injectionaudio begins before videostrangledreference to freddy kruegeremphysemacrack smokinggang initiationmisfireunprovoked violencevisiting wife's gravedaffodilpantsuitpunched in the bellyshooting heroincar collisionmarijuana plantriot shieldyouth crimemale on male oral sexfriend murderedstabbed with own knifeglock 17 (See All) |
Morbid biographical story of Sid Vicious, bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. When the Sex Pistols break up after their fateful US tour, Vicious attempts a solo career while in the grip of heroin addiction. One morning, Nancy is found stabbed to death a …nd Sid is arrested for her murder. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent film |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usemarriagedeathmurderdrugschristmasdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingseductiondepressionillnesshopestarvation |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarhotelhelicoptermotorcycleparis francebusnightclublondon englandtaxipolice carenglandrooftopstrip club …taxi driver (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerpolicemandancermusicianphotographerbabygrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipself destructivenessairplane stewardess |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | hypodermic needledrug dealingdrug addictjunkiesexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nuditybondagekissfightcigarette smokingdancing …singingfirecryingsongbeatingmirrorface slapcameraarrestvomitingbeerrock musicinterrogationjailbritishguitarmanhattan new york citystrippergay slurconcertstabbingdrug dealertoiletrock bandsubwaynonlinear timelinelimousinefantasy sequencechampagnedomestic violencerock 'n' rollobscene finger gesturegraffitiheroinriotdestinyvandalismvietnamassaultphone boothsadomasochismtv showrock stardwarfhippiehungershoppingdespairpunk rockrecording studiobruiseworld trade center manhattan new york cityleather jackethorseback ridingspittingboredomstreet marketvacuum cleanerunited kingdomfascistdrug dealtaverndance clubbreaking a windowguitar playerbritish renaissanceheroin addictgroupietour busspray paintgreat britaincamperrolls roycepunk musicdyed hairdevotionloss of girlfriendreference to bob dylanbreaking a car windowbreaking glassdrink thrown into someone's faceshooting uptoilet stallbarbie dollfake bloodfree lovebassistblack leathersemi truckdoomed lovereference to bruce springsteenreference to queen elizabeth iiriver thamesrock clubexercyclehanging from the ceilingmethadonewindow smashinghepatitislondon bridgesqualorbiting handreference to tennessee williamsfemicidehammer and sicklereference to arthur millerreference to dylan thomassex pistolsveinhanging out a windowtour boatchelsea hotel manhattan new york citybroken heelreference to rod stewartstudamerican expressreference to stevie nicksbashing someone's head into a wallreference to telly savalasfake shootingrude boywalking through a glass door (See All) |
In San Francisco, we follow Johnny, a man who has a girlfriend, Lisa, and also his best friend, Mark. Lisa has been cheating on Johnny with Mark and Johnny doesn't know! Will Johnny ever find out? Will Mark still be Johnny's best friend?
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmmelodramacampycult classic |
| Themes: | drug usesuicidefriendshipdeathinfidelitymoneybetrayaljealousydrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionseductionangerwrestlingunfaithfulness …unrequited lovephotographygreedcheating (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | apartmentcityrooftopsan francisco california |
| Characters: | friendmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboystudentbest friendlustfiance fiancee relationshipcheating girlfriendactor director writer |
| Story: | black dressjacketbitternesslong hairroomgroup of friendsdresssadnessgundogsexfemale nuditybloodmale nudity …female frontal nuditymale rear nuditykissfightphotographpartytelephone callcryingunderwearsex on couchface slapwritten by directordrinkundressingsecretlieheld at gunpointtearssunglassesrunningbirthdaybedbathroomtelevisiontelephoneorphanbedroombrawinedrug dealerbridgeeatingjokeman with glassesbirthday partyold womannecklacecoffeejeansconfessionparkattempted murderargumentstrippingscreamingliarwritten and directed by cast memberchampagnepassionmoaningdebtdirected by startragic eventgiftthreatpizzamachismorevelationdesireballooncaketape recorderred dressjoggingrageamerican footballgossippsychologistembarrassmentambitionapplemale underwearapartment buildingstupidityrampagewhiskeycouchhypocrisyconfrontationbroken glassstairsfather figureblack brarosefrustrationsurprisetuxedochairinsultopening a doorliving roomplaylaughingmisogynyjobalarm clockwritten by starlocation in titleshamevodkajoycoffee shopchocolateconfusionyellingstruggleheartbreakalleyboredominsecurityspiral staircaseskirttemptationselfishnessbroken windowbroken mirrordenialteasingnarcissismquarreldisappointmentimmaturitywrathbreast canceraudio cassetteawkwardnessmoustachefailuresofablooperrepeated linehoaxvisitorhappy birthday to youanecdoteclumsinessgrudgetiegarbage cansex on stairshedonismhandbagclerkfamous linepolice sirencocktailsurprise partymaterialismloss of controlbroomcandlelightsmilingsexual innuendoexecutivestreetcardoorbellflower shopblue jeansfloriststore clerkrudenessaudio tapeblouseconfidencemidnight moviedubbingaudio recordingwater bottleirresponsibilitysuperficialitybad actingeccentricitymale chauvinismsan francisco bayrhythm and bluescheating fianceenavelunintentionally funnytemper tantrumcassettestrange behaviorbad newshit in the stomachimpulsivenessamoralitydrug moneyredundancyeating an applecontradictionfoolishnessmaking facesoverhearingaimlessnessbouquet of rosesstarring directoravaricemumblingannouncementdisloyaltyfacadethrowing a bottleunintentional humorvulnerabilityfutilityreprimandgolden gate bridge san franciscoplastic bottlechildishnesscomplimentgroaninglistening at a doorparty guestshovingmediocritysensibilityunscrupulousnessannoyancemarijuana cigarettetelevision smashingaudio recordercalumnyfruit bowlgigglegrabbed by the lapelsindiscretionmurmuringsiestathrustingambulance sirenbank executiveimitating a chickenunexpected questionuselessness (See All) |
After Iggy's long-time girlfriend is murdered and the whole town agrees he is the killer, he awakens one morning with horns and the townspeople soon confess their sins. Once knowing the sins of the people, he is facing the true killer of his beloved girlfriend.
| Subgenre: | supernaturalmurder mysteryurban fantasy |
| Themes: | friendshiplovedeathmurderrevengeinfidelityrapereligionjealousydrunkennessinvestigationangersupernatural powerdeath of mothercancer …illnessevilalcoholismcrueltytraumadevilpolice investigationmurder of a police officernear death experiencedeath of daughterrape and murder (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalbarchurchforestcemeterysmall townwoodspolice carsex outsidesex in a carsex in chaircar on firesex outdoorssex in woods |
| Characters: | priestfriendpolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipteenage girlteenage boy …girlpolice officernursepolicemanmusicianlawyerlove trianglechristianbest friendreference to godlittle girlgay kisswaitressinterracial relationshipchristianityalcoholicchildhood friendyounger version of charactercheating girlfriendreligious fanaticdeath of girlfriendbetrayal by friend (See All) |
| Story: | drug overdosedrug tripdrug addictjunkietold in flashbackgroup of friendsdrughallucinationblondeshot to deathvoice over narrationbased on novelviolenceflashbackfemale nudity …bloodmale nudityone word titlebare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokinginterracial sexphotographtitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nudityexplosionfiretopless female nuditycryingshot in the chesturinationface slapshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvundressingbrawlsecretletterliedead bodyhandcuffsreference to jesus christprayerreportergay slurnewspaperjournalistcandlestabbingimpalementcocainedinerstabbed in the chestsnakenonlinear timelineno opening creditsscantily clad femaleunderwater sceneshot in the legnecklacetransformationbartendergunshotconfessionattempted murderpublic nuditycursevirginbeaten to deathprotestperson on firedollstatueringscarhairy chestcrosswitnesscharacter says i love youloss of motherredheadcheating wifearsonterminal illnesstopless womancloseted homosexualrockanswering machineburned aliveaddictionheavy raingay characterfriendship between menlistening to musiccaught having sexdemonstrationmagazinecrying womanvisitteddy bearfollowing someonecrying manpresumed deadpump action shotgunsevered fingerbreakupblood on faceconfrontationunfaithful wiferejectionbroken glasstaking a picturepolice officer shotfirst kissdeath of protagonistaccidental killingfriendship between boyswedding ringsuspectgasolinemale male kissbarefoot femaleinjusticechainriding a bicycleplaying pianoframed for murderseattle washingtonengagement ringsinbeing followedmale objectificationblood on camera lensbarking dogtaking a photographporn magazinecartoon on tvoutcastmolotov cocktailstuffed animalplaying poolrepeated scenehead blown offdoubtdrunken manpiano playingloss of daughtertemptationmale in underwearoutsiderdouble barreled shotgunhospital roommasturbation reference13 year oldexhibitionistgramophonereceptionistbare chested boywormstreet fightbitten in the neckman punching a womantaking off shirthandcuffedtopless girlconscienceurinatingtrumpetmurder suspectsleeping in a carevil womancar set on firewatermelonmurder attemptmurder by gunshottreehousedance scenehiding placeriding a bikepitchforkseductive behaviormemorialrescue from drowningtaking off clothesundressing someonetraumatic experienceangstturkeydeath by gunshotburn victimsnake bitehouse on firepunch in faceimmolationdonutfinding a dead bodysex from behindcloseted gaymale male hugpointing a gun at someoneblasphemycrime of passionseductive womanwingstitle spoken by narratorvinylman slaps womandaredrunken womanspoiled bratcrying malemoving outhysterical womandiscovering a dead bodyselfish womanhornlearning the truthburnreference to the rolling stoneshand injuryman hits womancharacter says i'm sorryvicarloss of girlfriendtalismanhysterical outburstdeath by shootingantiherotv crewbitten on the armbiblical referencesocial outcastblood on handscherrybreaking upspoiled childhomophobic slurmelonunfaithful girlfriendreference to david bowietrumpet playerpassed out drunkmorse codeoutburstsex at workfalse accusation of murderchildhood flashbackscreaming girlmurder disguised as suicideprivate investigationhit on the head with a rockmurder by shootingbitten in the facesleeping on the floorbrother brother conflictestranged motherupside down camera shotheavy smokerreference to nirvanahornstree houseasthma inhalerbanging head against wallsetting a fireterminally illgay coptalking about masturbationplush toymale female fightreference to jim morrisonangel wingssearch for truthgrieving fatherplaying trumpetspoiled girlbitten by a snakeadvocatepunch in stomachreference to the doorswingcrying for helpbrother brother fightgoodbye letterstabbed with a pitchforkdeath during sexfight between friendschristian fanaticgolf instructorattention seekerdelirium tremensoutdoors sexselfish motheramc gremlinchainletcherry bomb (See All) |
Pizza delivery man Victor is having an argument with Elena, whom he met a few days ago, but she was high then and doesn't want to hear about him. Reacting to the noise, two cops, young David and older Sancho, arrive at the scene, the gun accidentally goes off.. Four years later David is a wheelchair … basketball star, he's married to Elena, Victor is released out of prison and their destinies begin to cross again. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | drug usemarriagesuicidedeathmurderrevengeinfidelitydrugsrapechristmasbetrayaljealousyadulteryprison …pregnancydrinkingfuneralseductionextramarital affaircorruptiontheftpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of mothercancerguiltvengeanceinheritance (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalcemeterybuswheelchairbus driverwheelchair basketball |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipchildrensingerprostitutenursepolicemanbabythieflustbible |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | drug abusedrug addictjunkiestealingcouplebased on noveldoggunfemale nuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymasturbationsex scene …kissfightdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditysingingshowerfiresongunderwearface slapwatching tvcameradrinkliebirthdaymarijuanajailmale pubic hairsubjective camerasoccerbasketballcocainetoiletnunforeign language adaptationbathunderwater scenegraveyardgunshotduelflash forwardvirginscreamingmassagestatueflowerschildbirthex convictpizzaitaliansexual abusediseasebirthorphanageburialcelebrationwatching televisionsufferinggunshot woundmiami floridacard playingolympicsconvictmarital separationsocial workerolder woman younger man sexadulterous wifeparalysisschemeadolescencestandofftombstoneclinicpush upsaccidental shootingunconsciousnessobsessive lovesense of smellbleedingbullet woundmadrid spainparaplegicfatal attractionbarcelona spaintoy gunfreedom of speechsexual obsessionwedding anniversarydeliveryreference to moseskindergartenpunched in the crotchtoy soldiersarajevocandy barfish marketfutonparalympicsguilt complexstate of emergencyhabeas corpusreference to lou reedlabor painsangel statueplacentawife shoots husbandtalking to one's dead motherillegal entrychildren's shelterscoring goalwelcome mat (See All) |
A Kansas City waitress with dreams of becoming a nurse becomes delusional after seeing her no-good car salesman husband murdered. Becoming delusional from shock, she becomes convinced that she is the former fiancee of her soap opera idol. What she also believes is that the soap opera is real and goe …s to LA to find the hospital where he works as a cardiologist. Meanwhile, her husband's murderers are searching for the drugs stolen by her husband and, as luck would have it, they are stored in the trunk of the car she drove off in. Freeman, an aging hit man planning his retirement after this job, also becomes delusional about the woman he is tracking. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmblack comedydark comedytragedy |
| Themes: | drug userobberyfriendshipdeathmurderinfidelitydrugsjealousydrinkinginvestigationtheftpsychopathobsessiondeath of motherinsanity …celebrityunrequited lovetraumaprejudiceamnesia (See All) |
| Mood: | satireneo noirnightmare |
| Locations: | motelcarhospitalbarrestaurantswimming poolsmall townlos angeles californiapolice carroad triproad moviecar theftnew mexicocar on fire |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorfemale protagonistnursepolicemanactorwriterhostagelawyerthief …actressbest friendnative americanhitmanwaitresssecurity guardsecretarysheriffsex with secretary (See All) |
| Story: | motel roomambulancehallucinationshootingshot to deathshootoutgunviolencesexcharacter name in titlenuditybloodkissknife …lesbian kisschasepistoltelephone callcryingunderwearblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headpunched in the facewatching tvcomputerdrinkheld at gunpointtearsbirthdaycafetelevisionreportergay slurassassinmansiondinertied to a chairfishroommatejourneybartenderracial slurgunshotstalkerhotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueon the roadsuitcasepursuitglassesdatedeath of husbandwitnesscharacter says i love yousilencernewspaper headlinetherapygaragerecord playerbirthday cakesoap operarace relationstape recorderrome italyrecordingcowboy hatpatienthollywood californiacrying womancrushtv showcrying manrealitymale underwearduct tape over mouththugstupiditystealing a carinnocencecynicismblood on faceco workerdelusionaquariumarizonadead mansalesmanbowlingnervous breakdownsexual assaultbriefspsychoticirreverencecoffee shopfirst datetv commercialfish tanknurse uniformdrug dealscene of the crimewhite briefstv studiokansascross countrytelevision setroadtripfemale bartenderignoranceoklahomagagleaving homesmilingundershirtkeyspost traumatic stressnurse hatgrand canyoneye witnessobsessed fantv camerahighway traveltv setcar keyscupcakepocket knifetv produceroperating roomscalpingdreamernursingwizard of ozmulletcross country tripmurderer duonurse costumemullet haircutprofessional killerreference to audrey hepburndeadpanbirthday cardcrazy womanheart surgeonvideotapingsoap opera staremmy awardgoing crazycardboard cut outscalpused car dealertv writereditorialsinceritytv productiontv soap operaex fianceehead nursewatching a soap opera on tvfictional soap operakansas city kansasnurse capreference to david hasselhoffsoap opera actorsilver lake california (See All) |
Mike Waters lives on the street and befriends the somewhat older and streetwise Scott Favor who shows him what is necessary to survive. Waters suffers from narcolepsy and can fall asleep at any moment and in almost any circumstance. Favor comes from a rich family and is rebelling against his own bac …kground. They travel together extensively - Waters is driven by the need to find his biological mother - and spend time in Italy. Later in life however, Favor has joined mainstream society and has little time for his old friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | drug userobberyfriendshipdeathmurdersurrealismmoneypoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfuneralincestmemorytheftdeath of father …death of motherpovertydysfunctional familyguiltgriefsexualitygamblingsadismabuseunrequited lovecrueltyhomelessnesstraumawealthcheatinginheritanceregretpsychological traumanarcolepsy (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | carbarrestaurantchurchhotelmotorcyclecemeterysmall townairplanebathtubtaxiairportrural settingwheelchairurban setting …farmcityitalyfrancetruckrooftopcampfiregay bar (See All) |
| Characters: | priestfriendhusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagersingerbrother brother relationshipboyprostituteteenage boygirl …gay sexpolicemandancerthiefartistbest friendreference to godhomosexualitymaidgermangay teenagerboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendself identityhomosexual kissex teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | motel roomportland oregonjunkiestealingsadnesshallucinationshootinggunflashbackviolencedogsexfemale nuditymale nudity …threesomemasturbationbare chested malekissfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingknifechasebased on playcryingsongdreamunderwearhorseurinationwatching tvdrinkcondomundressingletterpaintingliebeertearssunglassesbombbedcafeprostitutionmale pubic hairbisexualgay slurbedroomwinebandconcertfour word titlecocainepoliticianhousefishnonlinear timelinemodelpaintercoffinbathsearchjourneygraveyardold womandrowningconfessionlimousinesmokingliaron the roadstorytellingstatuetentrabbitbraceletflowerspursuithairy chestcountrysiderock 'n' rollsleepingfireworksgraffitieuropetwenty somethingitalianpoemropepornographyteen angstrevelationfaintingrome italytitle based on songbarnsanta claussheephome moviehomecompassionburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingmental institutionwhiskeybarefootmale prostitutehaunted by the pastsufferingshoesintriguerejectionlosttime lapse photographymale male kissattractiondark pastalienationbonfirehustlerseattle washingtonpervertbisexualityhandshakeporn magazineheartbreaksandwichcartoon on tvnecrophiliagun in mouthmen's bathroomleatheraccordionblackoutjukeboxtrailer homepopcorncoca colaunconsciousnesspocket watchinfatuationfallingbathrobegigolotravelingteethbroken heartluckhandmale prostitutioncowardoregoncleaningsorrowtraumatic experiencereference to john waynespaghettilocksheltersnoringsquatterdepravityfacesurrogate fatherpreachingsoul matestate name in titleboy girl relationshippassing outsleeping bagmetropolisstreetcarmistreatmentrepressed memorytv show in filmwashington statewine bottlesearchingfrench friesidahobreakdownheartbeattwinkloss of innocencemodern day adaptationeffeminacypastamoral corruptionpsychedeliablack leatherseashellrelativecolosseumshavevagrantemotional breakdownpoker the card gameairplane ticketspeeding ticketpatrolmanrich poorporno shopshakespeare in modern dressconfronting the pastgay magazinedrive in movierandom sexsearch for parentcountry roadgreat plainsfarmlandsound of sexfamily disputemale hustlerold buildingrich fathergay prostitutionscrubbingfalling off a chairrighteousnessboise idahowater basinhome sweet homesafe boxdirty clothesspeed the drugteaching englishfake sexreference to sinead o'connorauto partssex for salegunnysackfaltering friendshiphome on the rangehouse occupationprofession of lovesleeping on a sidewalk (See All) |
With the dissolution of her marriage and the death of her mother, Cheryl Strayed has lost all hope. After years of reckless, destructive behavior, she makes a rash decision. With absolutely no experience, driven only by sheer determination, Cheryl hikes more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Cres …t Trail, alone. Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddens, strengthen, and ultimately heals her. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug addictionmarriagedeathinfidelitydrugsadulterypregnancyfearmemorynatureangerdivorcedeath of mothercancerredemption …griefpanicabortioncampingwildernessback to nature (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnight |
| Locations: | motelhospitalbarforestsnowbusdesertwoodscitylakecampfire |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoosingerbrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistteachernursestudentmusicianlittle girlsingle motherwaitresslittle boy …ex husband ex wife relationshipself discoverytattoo artistself hatredsex with a stranger (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinteryear 1995 |
| Story: | motel roomhypodermic needledrug addictportland oregonjunkietold in flashbackhallucinationbased on bookbased on true storyflashbackfemale nudityf ratedbloodmale nudity …one word titlefemale frontal nudityinterviewmale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nuditytitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nuditysingingknifepantiesshowertelephone callcryinghorsecameracondombare buttletterbookvomitingrifletearssex standing upclassroomprayermale pubic hairrevolverriveralcoholreporterflashlightbracaliforniamountainwomanbridgedinersnakedinnerchildanimalbreast fondlingjourneypaingunshotskinny dippinggraveblack pantiesmicrophonepay phoneon the roadtentscreamdiaryhairy chestisolationstagecabinloss of mothercowtherapycheating wifeherointerminal illnessflirtingbow and arrowstreetheroinecaught having sexguitaristhunterloss of loved onecrying womantherapistphone boothstrangeraudiencehitchhikerhitchhikingmale underwearrear entry sexbootsbackpackhippiepet dogtaking a pictureshovelfogskiinghighwaysnowingbarefoot femalelanterncasual sexbruisedivorceebonfirefemale in showerpipe smokingtaking a showersunsetpromiscuous womantractorfoxdefecationhikingpregnancy testwhistlesexual promiscuityfilm camerahospital bedmaking outlistening to radiocdmailboxtattooed womanmuggingdown syndrometragic pastbechdel test passedin medias resrattlesnakepackagecompassstreamidentity crisisthirstcaterpillartalking to oneselftalking to selfbedriddenmistsex addictiontumorfemale in a showerhundred dollar billinterviewercreekhaving sex with skirt hiked upoil lamptattoo parlorskierhospital visitnew lifewashroomwater bottleheroin addictioncheating on husbandhorsebacknew beginningboxer briefsreno nevadahikekilling a horsellamaparcelforest rangerreference to walt whitmanhospitalitymotel clerkmale in towelsex with clothes onmojave desertrapidshikerreference to bob marleyst. patrick's daythermosex drug addictcaught nakednew shoespick up truckreference to joni mitchelllong walkstranger in townwhiskey bottlestill images during end creditsreference to marie curiereference to robert frosttalking with a strangerwading across a rivercameo appearance by real life subjecthot dayfreelance journalistnational forestphysical challengesex in an alleyhiking trailhot stovethe great outdoorsfriendly strangerhiking bootsreference to jerry garcia (See All) |
Oliver Stone's homage to 1960s rock group The Doors also doubles as a biography of the group's late singer, the "Electric Poet" Jim Morrison. The movie follows Morrison from his days as a film student in Los Angeles to his death in Paris, France at age 27 in 1971. The movie features a tour-de-force …performance by Val Kilmer, who not only looks like Jim Morrison's long-lost twin brother, but also sounds so much like him that he did much of his own singing. It has been written that even the surviving Doors had trouble distinguishing Kilmer's vocals from Morrison's originals. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent film |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usedeathsurrealismdrugsjealousydrunkennessweddingartmemoryangerinsanitycelebritypoetryalcoholism |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachhotelcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiaparis francebathtubnightclubdeserttaxiairportpolice carcave …san francisco californianew mexicosex in elevatorcave art (See All) |
| Characters: | policefather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerpolice officermusicianactorphotographerlawyerartistlittle girlnative americanlittle boyalcoholic …professorwitchfilmmakeramericanengineerpolice arrestjapanese americango go dancercheating on girlfriend (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1960s1940syear 1969year 1971year 1970year 1967year 1965summer of love |
| Story: | drug overdosehallucinogenic drugdrug tripdrug abusedrug addictcounter culturehallucinationflashbacksexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nudity …interviewtwo word titledancingsingingpartyknifepantiesfirecryingcar accidenturinationwatching tvcameraswordarrestbrawlmasktearssunglassesrock musicmarijuanaalcoholreportercandleconcertcaliforniacocainerock bandnonlinear timelinejudgeman with glassestrialbirdbirthday partybartendertheatergraveargumentmicrophonefantasy sequencetentdomestic violencerock 'n' rollmanagerpremarital sexstagecinemapoetheroinheart attackriotoccultcaptainentertainmentreference to adolf hitlertape recorderwoman with glassesfameperformanceguitaristbeardwatching a moviewitchcraftbuttocksmovie theaterrehearsalsurfingtimeaudiencetv showrock starhitchhikerhitchhikingrealityindianfull moonphoto shootlandscaperock concerthippiebackstagepet dognewsreel footageheadphonesdrummermiami floridatime lapse photographysongwriterducklanternnervous breakdownrecording studiocasual sexhorse and carriagebonfiresirensymbolismcrowdthanksgivinghorseback ridingceremonyshowbreast feedingmetaphorsnorting cocaineautographfilm cliplizardperformerreference to the beatlessailboatstewardessstonermaking outbearded manlsdstonedhostmusic industrypremonitionshamanpalm treeroad accidentuniversity studenthouse partytv studionude with glassesentertainermugshotadmiralheroin addictmovie cameracaverngreat britainmortalitysmoking potrock singerspotlightgroup name in titlecourthouseairlinerfilm schoolmacesexual intercourselambcult figurerecord producercloudspaganreference to the rolling stonesmovementillegal drugsalcohol abusedying youngreference to bob dylanorganistreference to friedrich nietzschereference to jimi hendrixrecord companydopeobscenitycougarheroin addictionpsychedeliayouth cultureshamanismrecording sessionyear 1966underage girlrecord labeltechnicianvenice beach californiaasian american womanlyricsnavajohallucinogenphoto sessionreference to oscar wildetrippyuniversity of california los angelesdeath valleyindecent exposurepeyotereference to frederic chopinyear 1949reference to jim morrisonacid the drugacid tripdrug culturereference to jean luc godardrock clubsunset striptrippingtelevision broadcastingpretension27 year oldreference to marcel proustreference to the beach boyswest coastreference to arthur rimbaudreference to william blakereference to janis joplinreference to the doorsreference to miles davisdrug problemlight showmace the repellentthe doorsnew haven connecticutreference to bertolt brechtreference to sarah bernhardtpsychedelic drugreference to ed sullivanreference to norman mailerbongosblood ritualdrunk and disorderlyheroin overdosereference to aldous huxleysmackboundariesdrug habitmind altering drugsreference to honore de balzacroast duckvenice beachreference to dennis hopperreference to sonny and chertelevision smashingdrug abuserreference to erich von stroheimreference to john coltraneed sullivan showheroin userreference to antonin artaudreference to rossini (See All) |
After another hard night at McCool's, bartender Randy runs into Jewel. The seductive lady seems to have evaded a rape pretty closely, and when the man comes back, she puts a bullet in his head. After all these events (and others), Randy takes Jewel home, and the two become a couple. Yet Jewel begins … to develop into a very demanding girlfriend and drives Randy into committing crimes for her and her elaborate lifestyle. Randy's cousin Carl is driven crazy by Randy's incredibly sexy girl as well as the investigating officer, Detective Dehling. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmblack comedyheist |
| Themes: | robberydeathmurderrevengedrinkingdrunkennessinvestigationincestseductiontheftobsession |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | motelcarhospitalbarchurchbuscatholic churchcar theft |
| Characters: | priesthusband wife relationshippolicehomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipdetectivepolicemanlawyerthiefreference to godlustpsychiatrist …catholiccousin cousin relationshipcatholic priest (See All) |
| Story: | stealingdresscoupleshootingshot to deathshootoutvoice over narrationviolencegunflashbacksexfemale nudityf ratednuditynumber in title …bloodbondageleg spreadingpantiespistoltelephone callpunctuation in titleunderwearurinationface slapshot in the headshotgunwatching tvdrinkliebeerapostrophe in titletelephonecleavagegay slurassassinscantily clad femalefemme fatalebartenderflash forwardargumentblack pantiescover upflowersattempted rapedomestic violencemanipulationtwinwhippingpsychicgirl in pantiesno pantiesbreaking and enteringwatching a movietherapistaccidental deathwristwatchone night standsadomasochisms&mstealing a carburglaryobesitywhipblack eyewedding ringbarbecuebruisedesert eagleset upleatherdvdstandoffredheaded womanself defensecar washhired killerdepartment storeseductressperfumegarbage truckdumpsterironingpole dancerold housematerialismliquor storemultiple perspectivesbingoboom boxmissourisnowglobest. louis missourispit takerestraining orderwashing a cardodge vipersexual manipulationlift skirtbikini car washfeathershome decoratingcontradictory accountsreference to the village peopletoilet plungerclapperdvd playershoeprintmouth sprayreference to mark mcguire (See All) |
An Easter story. Frank is a Manhattan medic, working graveyard in a two-man ambulance team. He's burned out, exhausted, seeing ghosts, especially a young woman he failed to save six months' before, and no longer able to save people: he brings in the dead. We follow him for three nights, each with a …different partner: Larry, who thinks about dinner, Marcus, who looks to Jesus, and Tom, who wallops people when work is slow. Frank befriends the daughter of a heart victim he brings in; she's Mary, an ex-junkie, angry at her father but now hoping he'll live. Frank tries to get fired, tries to quit, and keeps coming back, to work and to Mary, in need of his own rebirth. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedymedicalfish out of water |
| Themes: | deathdrugsghostpregnancydrunkenness |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york city |
| Characters: | prostitutealcoholiccatholic |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | drug overdosedrug abusejunkieambulancehallucinationshootingvoice over narrationbased on noveldogviolencebloodpistolbeatingdreamblood splatter …car accidentshot in the chestface slaprescuefalling from heightcar crashprostitutionmanhattan new york citydrug dealerimpalementshot in the foreheadkicked in the facebaseball batchildbirthloss of fatherheroincomatied to a bedcovered in bloodbroken legattempted suicidecynicismtime lapse photographyblood on shirtfast motion scenegothdirector cameohead woundeuthanasiafish tankinsomniaparamedicecstasymercy killingwrist slittingbloody body of childsevered footemergencydead babyempire state building manhattan new york citycprbroken windshieldcardiac arrestfictional drugguilt complex (See All) |
Pre-teen Jeliza-Rose's parents are hopeless drug addicts. When pa, rocker Noah, finds ma's OD'd, he fears to be charged with homicide and takes Jeliza along to his ma's place, in a desolate country region. With Noah passed out, the girl mentally transfers to a fantasy world she and her doll heads en …ter magically. Jeliza's adventures also star the crazy locals, notably Dell, and Dell's grown but intellectually disabled brother Dickens. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmfairy taledark fantasybased on fairy talemodern fairy tale |
| Themes: | drug usedeathsurrealismpregnancydrinkingfearlonelinessdeath of fathersupernatural powerdeath of motherdysfunctional familyinsanitymental illnessabusedeath of wife |
| Mood: | nightmareavant garde |
| Locations: | bartrainbusrural settingkitchenfarmsubmarineschool bus |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerboybrother sister relationshipgirlmusicianreference to godgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfrench kiss |
| Story: | drug overdosehypodermic needledrug abusedrug addictjunkiedrughallucinationcorpsebased on novelflashbacksexbloodkisscigarette smoking …photographexplosionsingingknifefiresongbeatingdreamfoodmirrorurinationdrinksecretfalling from heightpaintingbookvomitingriflesunglassesrunningbeddead bodypianoprayerguitarswimmingorphanflashlightbandstabbingeatingrock bandchild in perilritualunderwater scenevoice overtreescreamingpuppetfantasy sequencestorytellingsuitcasedollreadingrabbitdomestic violencescarwigcrossrock 'n' rollisolationloss of fatherloss of mothersleepingcult directorheroinheart attackflirtingpickup trucktalking animalfaintingguitaristdenmarkeccentricflatulencesharkskullfalse identitypeeping tomimaginationrock concertinnocenceshoeswhipmakeupdynamiteatticlipstickshadowalternate realitywedding dressfamily dinnerlanternfieldpumpkinshaved headbrainsouthern accentminingface maskdinner partymummynecrophiliapedophiliastuffed animalold dark houseeyedead fathermental retardationabandoned housebeebugfarmhousetween girlsquirrelimaginary friendwhisperinglistening to a radioelectric guitaranttrain trackstrain ridepieseizurecleaningfart jokerock musicianheroin addictaltarman childepilepsyclose up of eyedelivery boyalice in wonderlandwingspillow fightchildhood sweetheartrocking chairwagondutch anglecar wreckdecomposing bodymirror ballpassenger traintreasure chestapplying makeuptaxidermylemonademousetrapprairiefireflygrave diggerpinatapeanut buttershooting uplobotomyspider webcandy bardissectiontrain wreckpretendinggeesechild neglectphalluswatchingapple piereference to alice in wonderlanddesecrationembalmingdeath by overdosetrain derailmentwonderlandtransistor radioexploding trainfeather boajutlandtalking dollreference to barbie the dollscrubbingalonenessplaying dress upshotgun shellurinating on the groundburritodead treementally handicapped personrabbit holebroken dollpillow feathersspasticdoll's headribcagehead scarlightning bugcrushed skullfalling off a bedswim fins (See All) |
This rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in modern day East Village New York. The story centers around Mark and Roger, two roommates. While a former tragedy has made Roger numb to life, Mark tries to capture it through his attempts to make a film. In … the year that follows, the group deals with love, loss, AIDS, and modern day life in one truly powerful story. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyepicdocumentary filmmaking |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug userobberydeathfriendshiplovedrugschristmasdrinkingfeardrunkennessfuneralarttheftpoverty …paranoiayouthexploitationbreak updyinghomelessnessaidsphilosophyregretstarvationgay lovegay marriage (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestaurantsnowmotorcyclecemeterybicyclerooftopnew mexicofire escape |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicehomosexualmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteacherpolicemandancermusician …lawyerthiefinterracial relationshiphomosexualityjewfilmmakergay relationshiplesbian relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipbar mitzvahhomosexual kiss (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1989year 1990 |
| Story: | hypodermic needledrug abusedrug addictgroup therapyjunkieinjectiondogfemale nudityf ratednuditybloodone word titlemasturbationkiss …female rear nudityfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographtitle spoken by charactersinginglesbian kisstelephone callfirecryingsongbeatingfooddrinkbare butttearscafemarijuananeighborhandcuffsreference to jesus christguitarmanhattan new york cityhalloweenbisexualwinecandlevideo cameradrug dealermontageeatingcocainesubwayman with glassescoffinroommategraveyardmicrophoneprotestkeypay phonechampagnemissing personflowersdategay couplecross dressinggraffiticowheroinpowermoonriottransvestiteeyeglassestv newswaiteranswering machineteadrag queenbreaking and enteringdemonstrationloss of loved onenew year's everebellionhome moviemilkcelebrationpromiseinterracial romancemourningspanishjob interviewpool tablehungerchristmas evebalconysongwritersnowingmale male kisspassionate kisssodomytangoworld trade center manhattan new york citylandlordneighborhoodpromiscuityvodkafemale female kissalleyevictionstairwaybeggarwallethuman immunodeficiency virusrabbifilm cameradrug dealdenialinterracial kissanarchygay romancecoughingmooningtransvestismmuggingfevermarriage engagementpawnshopfirst gay sexual experienceinterracial couplecross dresserreference to james bondpole dancersupport groupbegginggarbage canhuman immunodeficiency virus positivecommitmentrentspotlightsquattercamera focus on female buttdignitybulldoggirlfriend girlfriend relationshipchristmas decorationsdocumentary filmmakerbroken engagementhiv positiveperformance artistautomated teller machinesaying goodbyefreezingcondominiumpulitzer prize sourcecat costumepierced nippledrug withdrawalbased on stage musicalcountry clubshooting upsparklerbrokememorial servicenursery rhymeschool expulsionbenefactornew york universityskylighttenementlower east side manhattan new york citydrug rehabartist's studioglorytitle sung by charactereviction noticebongo drumcommunity centermusic clubsanta fe new mexicodrumsticksradio city music hall manhattan new york cityemotional healingrange roverreference to akira kurosawareference to spike leeman wearing woman's clothingnew year's resolutionstreet riotliving on the streetreference to lenny brucetent citysmack the drugaztdiet cokeerotic dancerreference to martin heideggersound equipmentla bohememissing person flyerapartment evictionwhite lightplastic bucketlife partnerm.i.t.scarsdale new yorksteel barrel (See All) |
In a futuristic world, a strict regime has eliminated war by suppressing emotions: books, art and music are strictly forbidden and feeling is a crime punishable by death. Cleric John Preston (Bale) is a top ranking government agent responsible for destroying those who resist the rules. When he misse …s a dose of Prozium, a mind-altering drug that hinders emotion, Preston, who has been trained to enforce the strict laws of the new regime, suddenly becomes the only person capable of overthrowing it. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artspost apocalypsedystopiavideocyberpunk |
| Themes: | drug usefriendshipdeathlovemurderbetrayaljealousyartmemoryangertheftdeath of motherguiltpoetryfaith …surveillanceexecutiondeath of wifefreedomphilosophyrevolutionutopiamurder of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirnightmare |
| Locations: | motorcycleurban settingtruckchinatunnel |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipboypolicemanthiefwarrior |
| Period: | 1980sfuture |
| Story: | crowbardeath of friendstealingdruginjectionshootingshot to deathcorpseshootoutvoice over narrationviolencedogflashbackgunblood …one word titlekissfightphotographexplosionsurprise endingpistoltelephone callfirecryingdreamblood splatterfistfightmachine gunmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headpunched in the facewatching tvcomputerswordarrestgunfightbrawlpaintingbookshowdownrifletearshand to hand combatrunningbeddead bodyinterrogationhandcuffskung fushot in the backsword fightmassacrestabbingstabbed in the chestsevered headanti heroone man armyassassinationfictional warsearchshot in the foreheadone against manykaratewidowerperson on firereadingspeechtrapshot in the armhatestylized violencerecord playerak 47poemundergrounddestructionburned alivereference to adolf hitlerlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musiclawrecordingragemorguewristwatchrebelrebellionmind controlfollowing someonegun fubroken legpump action shotgunremote controlkatana swordresistancenostalgiapartnerliteraturechaosnewsreel footagepeacestabbed in the legoutlawevidencefascismslaughterraidlanternbroken armpassionate kissexistentialismpuppygovernment agentdictatorshipjoyman cryingdesert eagleflagbarking dogkatanabrainwashingruinscremationmonasterykilling a doggloveseiffel tower parisarmored carstandoffglockstabbed in the armfascistwhisperingfilm starts with textfallingartifacthandcuffedsense of smellconsciencesubmachine gunperfumecontrabandmurder of wiferainbowsorrowfiring squadpeep holekicking in a doorphonographsecret roombeijing chinatotalitarianismburningreference to josef stalinconformitycityscapemushroom cloudflame throwersnowglobedamagelaw enforcementmirror ballcar keysworld war threefire fightgun katamayhembody armornumberparadoxsevered facereference to saddam husseinhidden treasureresistance movementtranquilizerzeppelinseashellwinkhead cut in halfblow torchbullet holestatisticssplit lipcar trunkthrown through a wallobediencei.d.warrantinhumanitymona lisabalancebreaking through a wallwaiting in linefuturistic citydog licking someonestoicismlawlessnessreference to the mona lisaself injectionnewton's cradletiananmen square beijingexterminationm16 riflebullet dodgingreference to blade runnerequilibriumincineration2070sfiring two guns simultaneouslyatlasbloody lipclericcombustionemotionlessnessopiatereference to william butler yeatstotalitarian governmentanti governmentarmored personnel carrierbook of poetryburning a paintingdestroying a paintingovercome with emotionbernese mountain dogexecution of womanlibra (See All) |
An ex-con, fresh out of prison, goes to L.A. to try to learn who murdered his daughter. However, he quickly finds that he is completely out of place with no understanding of the culture he finds. His investigations are helped by another ex-con. Together they learn that his daughter had been having a …n affair with a record producer, who is presently having an affair with another young woman. An aging actress, who also knew his daughter, forces him to look at his own failures as a father. The movie does focus on the drama of the situation and the inter-relationships of the characters and seldom slips into an action piece. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | drug userobberysuicidedeathfriendshipmurderrevengedrugsmoneyprisondrinkinggangsterfilmmakinginvestigationmemory …theftdeath of mothersurveillancehome invasionvengeancewealthpolice investigationdeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | motelbarbeachrestaurantswimming poolmotorcycleairplanelos angeles californiabathtublondon englandwatertaxiairportkitchencourtroom …ocean (See All) |
| Characters: | friendpolicehomosexualfather daughter relationshipteacherpolice officerpolicemanactorthiefactressreference to godlittle girlhitmanlatino …teacher student relationshipolder man younger woman relationshipdaughterfatheramericanmurder for hire (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | motel roomdrug dealinghallucinationshootingshot to deathshootoutviolenceflashbackgunsexbloodfightcigarette smoking …photographsingingpartyknifechasepantiespistolfirecell phonebeatingcar accidentwatching tvdrinkgunfightfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointdead bodycafemarijuanabritishrevolvercriminalswimminggay slurbrabound and gaggedcaliforniamansionstabbingnonlinear timelinejudgetrialsearchracial slurgunshotflash forwardparkorganized crimebinocularsstabbed in the backfantasy sequencestorytellingsuitcasebodyguardpursuittied upwaterfallex convictheroincrime bosswaitersupermarketfireplacebreaking and enteringwarehouseslow motioncooktimetowelpassportgrocery storeplaygroundguestkickingpool tablemovie setsculpturebilliardsevidencehighwaycliffsuspectsirensports cargunfirenewspaper clippingposterfiremanenglishman abroadcontractbeing followedgatecremationplaying poolrepeated scenemetaphoralarmfencefilm cliparmed robberystewardessblack marketponytailseagullhired killervaletstakeoutsawed off shotgunreference to albert einsteinsnuff filmpalm treepassengerhouse partyex conhammockbadgeinmateacoustic guitarenglishmanbriton abroadiconnon linearcockney accentblack coppool hallbroken neckpacific oceanrecord producermusic producerbasketball courtpunched in the crotchpool cuecar alarmconvicted felonnarcoticsknife woundruseacting classreference to che guevarawaterfrontpotteryreference to mao tse tungcremated remainsbuffetundercover operationhired gunprime suspectoutdoor cafecockneybanging head against wallpornography filmmakingreference to pink floydnarcdrug enforcementreference to george clooneystatuettecar over cliffscufflesuntanwire cuttermusic promoterchimereference to lenny brucecockney gangstercockney rhyming slangsecurity consultant (See All) |
An executive mortgages all he owns to stage a coup and gain control of the National Shoe Company, with the intent of keeping the company out of the hands of incompetent and greedy executives. He needs the same money, though, to pay the ransom that will possibly save a child's life. His resolution of … that dilemma -- the certain loss of the company vs. the probable loss of the child -- makes for one distinct drama, and an ensuing elaborate police procedure makes for a second. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | police procedural |
| Themes: | drug addictionmurderkidnappingdrugsbetrayalprisonangerblackmail |
| Mood: | neo noirnoir |
| Locations: | hospitaltrainnightclub |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshippolice officerdetectivepolicemanpolice detectivesingle fatherpolice surveillance |
| Story: | drug overdosedrug addictjunkiedrugbased on noveldancingshowertelephone callarrestsunglassestelephonereporterdisguisemansionforeign language adaptation …businessmanwidowermistaken identitythreatmanagersacrificeclass differencesherointape recordervictimbald manransomattempted suicidesondespairextortionbriefcasesmokechauffeurethicstelephone boothsuit and tieenvyshoechild kidnappingconsciencerich manforeclosurelawn mowerchild's drawingemaciationbusiness executivefish marketringing telephonesliding doormanufacturerwhite shirttracing a telephone callyokohama japanincineratorkidnapping a childcolor element in black and white filmmedical internbullet traincolor tintcorporate take overheld for ransomgift basketplaying cowboys and indiansshirt and tie (See All) |
Born Christmas Day 1960, Zac Beaulieu is the fourth of five sons of Gervais and Laurianne Beaulieu. Zac feels somewhat disconnected to his brothers, all of whom are different from each other. They include the bookworm Christian who is the eldest, the dumb jock Antoine who is third, and the youngest …Yvan. But Zac has the most contempt for his second eldest brother, the shiftless druggie Raymond. To his devout Catholic mother, Zac is her miracle son, both for being born the same day as Jesus Christ (a fact which Zac has always hated), and because a Tupperware-selling mystic once told her that he has the power to heal. Laurianne has always coddled Zac, the two who have a special if unspoken bond. But Zac wants more to please his father, who wants more than anything in his sons that they grow up to be man's men and not sissies. As Zac goes through his mid-teens to early twenties, Zac isn't sure if he can live up to the ideals of either his mother or especially his father. A young man with stress-induced asthma, Zac just wants to be what he considers normal, which includes getting rid of his asthma. But more importantly, he wants to get rid of the underlying thoughts that he has and which most going through puberty have, but that for him are becoming more prevalent as he grows older. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of agepunk |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usemarriagedeathchristmaspregnancyweddingfuneraltravelobsessiondysfunctional familyredemptionhomophobiachildhoodcatholic guilt |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachschoolchurchsnowmotorcycleairplanebathtubnightclubdesertbicyclewatercanadaisraelcatholic church …gay barmotorcycle accidentbicycle accident (See All) |
| Characters: | priesthusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoosingerbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girl …prostituteteenage boygirldancerbabylittle boypsychiatristcatholiccousin cousin relationshipcanadianuncle nephew relationshipgay teenagergrandmother grandson relationshippregnant wifefrench canadianself loathinghomosexual teenager (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1980s1960schristmas party |
| Story: | drug overdosehypodermic needledrug abusedrug addictoverdoseinjectionambulancevoice over narrationflashbacksexmasturbationkissfight …cigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingpartytelephone callpunctuation in titlecryingsongbeatingunderwearfoodmirrorface slapslow motion scenepunched in the faceundressingbookvomitinglietearssunglassesmarijuananeighborreference to jesus christprayergay slurdrug dealereatingsuicide attemptdrivingapologycoffinacronym in titlenarrationhit by a carunderwater scenevoice overgraveyardconfessionparksmokingmicrophoneliarfantasy sequenceumbrellastorytellingtentreadingchristmas treelightningdeath of brothercrosschildbirthdeath of sonobscene finger gesturerecord playertwenty somethingbirthday cakeitaliancloseted homosexualpot smokingsyringediscohelmetrecordingice creamcaught having sexexercisecrucifixflatulenceswimsuitbirthpeeping tomwatching televisionface paintreconciliationsandloss of sonsex talkmiraclemakeupsibling rivalryarabblack eyechoirsnowingtuxedoinsultbrushing teethalarm clockloss of brotherwedding receptionmiscarriagefast motion scenecameldormitorygiving birthprayingearphoneslevitationhiding in a closetbirthday presentqueer cinemapostcardquebecsummer camptombstonejerusalemno title at beginningbus stopasthmapeer pressuredenialpush upscatholicismstonedlistening to radiobunk bedbleedinggay brotherwakeentire title is capitalized acronymroller skatescar radioneck bracemassfetusmopedfootprintthirstmusical instrumentrecord storebirthmarkmontreal quebecbanjodyed hairpainted facesexual orientationwatching sexlord's prayerbubble gumbaby carriagefrench frieschristmas dayfantasizinglaundry drying on clothes lineransackingketchupconfederate flagreference to david bowienunchakubed wettinglunchboxreference to bruce leegiving the fingersmooth chestline dancingpramwashing a carinhalerboys' choirfoetusdeath by overdosedrum setelectric trainholding one's breath underwaternunchuckholy landchryslerangry fatherneck injurypretending to be straightsmoke ringhomosexual sonplaying dress upnose pickingred haired girlreference to patsy clineblowing smoke ringdrug stashdropping a babyelectric irontupperwareatomizer (See All) |
After finding himself at the constant abuse of his best friend, Bobby, Marty has become fed up with his friend's twisted ways. His girlfriend, a victim of Bobby's often cruel ways, couldn't agree more and they strategize murdering Bobby, with a group of willing and unwilling participants in a small …Florida town. In the midst of their plotting, they find themselves contemplating with the possible aftermath of what could happen. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmurder conspiracy |
| Themes: | drug usefriendshipdeathmurderrevengedrugsrapepregnancydrinkingdrunkennesstheftparanoiaabusebullyingcruelty …panicabortionrevenge murdercar sex (See All) |
| Mood: | murder plot |
| Locations: | carbarbeachnightclubcourtroomgay barsex in carsex in a carsex on carsex in the backseat of a carsex on a car |
| Characters: | friendpolicefamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boystudent …gay sexpolicemandancerthiefbest friendbullyhitmanwaitresscatholicsheriffcousin cousin relationshipgay teenageraunt nephew relationshippolice arrestdirector on camerago go boy (See All) |
| Story: | hallucinogenic drugdrug tripdrug abusedeath of friendstealingbased on bookbased on true storyviolencedoggunfemale nuditynudityblood …male nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingdancingknifelesbian kissleg spreadingpantiestelephone calltopless female nudityfondlingcryingcell phonebeatingunderwearmirrorurinationpunched in the facewatching tvdrinkarrestbare buttvomitingbirthdaydead bodymarijuanabathroomcleavagebisexualgay slurtoplessstabbingthroat slittingstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestwhite pantiesscantily clad femalebirthday partystrippingstabbed in the backsuburbbaseball bathigh school studentpremarital sexteenage sexwaiterpot smokingsociopathstabbed in the stomachbuttocksnosebleedfloridasurfingskateboardrape victimrapistmale prostituterap musicsufferingunderage drinkingpunched in the stomachsex talknipplepanties pulled downblack eyecasual sexbruisephysical abusemarijuana jointteenage pregnancydirector cameopromiscuous womantrue crimeacidrear nuditysurferbully comeuppancepregnancy teststabbed in the armpeer pressurelsdnude girlmale stripperstonednihilismwhite trashplaying a video gametopless girlcinema veritemale prostitutionford mustangsitting on a toiletdeath sentencenatural breastssmall breastsbreastwatching a videobronx new york cityabusive boyfriendelectric chairnakeddate rapecloseted gaytechno musiccanalsittingcrotch shotbutt nakedsexual torturesnorricamvideo arcadeaccompliceclubbingcamel toeguilty consciencegirl toplessprison sentencedobermangay pornwatching pornographywashing handsgay for payrepressed homosexualgirl rear nudityunsafe sexcomic book shopdrinking and drivingduitelephone sexteenage rapedrug rehabwatching a porn videodangerous friendhigh school dropoutfriends falling outvictimizationclothespinacid the drugmortal kombatclothespin on nipplespolice busthot candle waxburyingroller bladingidle richbad parentsclubberpizza hutcrotch slipsex on the hood of a carmustang convertiblesandwich shopsitting on the toiletaccessory to murderexploitation of friendshipmale wearing thongsex in backseat of carteen pregnancywatching porn on tvwatching pornographic filmcutoff shortsfemale nudity reflected in a mirrorspinning camera shotwatching a music videonaked on the telephonestanding naked in front of a mirrorwatching a gay porn videowatching gay porn (See All) |
The film follows three young men and their time spent in the French suburban "ghetto," over a span of twenty-four hours. Vinz, a Jew, Said, an Arab, and Hubert, a black boxer, have grown up in these French suburbs where high levels of diversity coupled with the racist and oppressive police force hav …e raised tensions to a critical breaking point. During the riots that took place a night before, a police officer lost his handgun in the ensuing madness, only to leave it for Vinz to find. Now, with a newfound means to gain the respect he deserves, Vinz vows to kill a cop if his friend Abdel dies in the hospital, due the beating he received while in police custody. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | drug usedeathfriendshiprevengedrugstortureangerracismbrutalitypovertypolice brutality |
| Mood: | hip hop |
| Locations: | hospitalparis franceurban settingpolice stationrooftop |
| Characters: | friendpolicemother son relationshipteenagerbrother sister relationshippolice officerpolicemanjewgrandmother grandson relationship |
| Story: | drug triphypodermic needledrug dealingviolencegunmale nudityexplosionchasebeatingmirrorarrestinterrogationrevolverdrug dealermontage …cocainetoiletweaponracial slurprotestsuburbactor shares first name with characterpursuittragic eventcowhateriotmachismotv newspot smokinglooking at oneself in a mirrorcomademonstrationboxermovie theatertensionbuddyshot in the facearabghettoracistmarijuana jointdirector cameomolotov cocktailsneakersadvertisementskinheadbillboarddrug dealboxing matchdisc jockeyboxing ringbmwdistrustfinger guninner title cardhebrewvinylfoot pursuithashishsnorricambreakdancinghousing projectcivil disobedienceracialparisian suburbthree friendscar alarmriot policedrug pusherd.j.tenementdolly zoomscratchingcocaine addictturntablefrench shock cinemanorth african24 hour time spancritical conditioneconomic depressionbreakdancertagger (See All) |
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