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High powered lawyer Claire Kubik finds her world turned upside down when her husband, who she thought was Tom Kubik, is arrested and is revealed to be Ron Chapman. Chapman is on trial for a murder of Latin American villagers while he was in the Marines. Claire soon learns that to navigate the milita …ry justice system, she'll need help from the somewhat unconventional Charlie Grimes; meanwhile, Claire's sister, Jackie, is falling in love with wet-behind-the-ears Lieutenant Embry assigned as the official defense lawyer. And most of the eyewitnesses have rather too conveniently died. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracy |
| Themes: | death of unborn childdeath of babybrutalitypsychopathpregnancychristmasmarriagemurder |
| Mood: | murder trial |
| Locations: | drinking at barcar in watersan francisco californiamexicomotelcourtroomrural settingvillageelevatortaxilos angeles californiamotorcyclehospital |
| Characters: | military lawyeralcoholicsecurity guardsister sister relationshiplawyerfemale protagonistprostituteafrican americanhusband wife relationship |
| Story: | male female hugmarine corpstapped phonehome intruderu.s. marine corpsphone tapdefense attorneybrigadier generalplaying poolcheap motelrecovering alcoholicmotel roomfbi agentman hits womanwoman crying …lawyer client relationshipdefense lawyerfemale lawyerblack prostitutecell phonechristmas shoppingchristmas presentaccusation of murderwar flashbackconfession of crimethrowing water into someone's facemurder confessionwater thrown into someone's facelistening to a tape recordingthrowing a drink in someone's facerecording conversationthreats and intimidationdeath of unborn babyreference to g.i. joeclassified filesuicide watchwife hits husbandtrying to conceivefirst lieutenantfax transmissionmale hits femalemedical reportpolygraph testcharity ballamerican airlinesham sandwichsecret recordingbleeding facebleeding headwater thrown in facemilitary lawwhip lashhusband wife kisshusband hits wifesmashing a windowmilitary trialloss of babyoil slickambidexterityjury trialwishing someone good lucktrue identity revealedtime magazinestrip barhit with a wrenchfacial bruiseborrowing moneyoverturned carshackledmagazine articlevoice recordingwatching a movie on tvwatching news on tvsobrietydrink thrown into someone's facehands tied behind backgrocery shoppingnational securityaudio recordinglie detector911 calleye injurywinkel salvadoranswering machine messagebeing watchedfax machinecourt martialhands tiedchevroletkeysmurder suspectdriving at nightpolice sirenmass murderercar rolloverdeath by gunshotwalkmanimplied sexvillagerguerrillaneck bracepark benchmenacemilitary basehandcuffednewspaper articletape recordinghugmarinesuit and tiemajorleather jacketman cryingirreverencesecret identitybloodbathethnic slurphonetied feetintruderblack eyetime lapse photographyblack and white scenedrunkgunshot woundpet dogburglarygrocery storebombingattorneyfalse identitybald mancolonelswat teampoolcaucasianred dressjoggingtape recordersociopathnewspaper headlinecharacter says i love yougeneralglasseskicked in the facecover upchampagnefbiracial slurlooking at the cameranews reportfalse accusationapologywomanmassacreterroristshot in the backtelephonecar crashshootingwatching tvpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosionbare chested maletwo word titlebased on novelflashbackviolencefight (See All) |
Mick Haller is a defense lawyer who works out of his Lincoln. When a wealthy Realtor is accused of assaulting a prostitute, Haller is asked to defend him. The man claims that the woman is trying to get some money out of him. But when Haller looks at the evidence against him, he learns that this case … might be linked to an old case of his. (Read More)
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshiprapedrunkennessinvestigationdeceptionhome invasion |
| Locations: | san francisco californiacourtroomelevatorlos angeles californiahospitalbarstrip clubusa |
| Characters: | lawyerprostitutemother son relationshipfriendpolice detectiveex husband ex wife relationshipmurder of a friend |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | defense attorneylawyer client relationshipdefense lawyerconfession of crimemurder confessionimplied sexwomanpunched in the facebeatingbare chested malebased on novelflashbacksex scenephotographknife …three word titlesurprise endingpistolshot to deathshot in the chestshot in the headarrestjailstrippergay slurstabbingdeath of friendstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestjudgetrialparkcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueproduct placementwitnessgolfshot in the stomachhomicidewhiskeyplot twistlens flareframed for murderlyingprivate investigatorchauffeurhit with a baseball batvideo surveillancedvdjurydistrict attorneyscene of the crimeupper classgolf courseprosecutorprison visitvideo footagemotorcycle gangmugshotgolden gate bridgebiker gangbreaking a bottle over someone's headsurveillance footagearm slingknife held to throatwoman wearing black lingeriecourthousebailman punches a womanperjuryvhs taperich familyparking ticketfalse accusation of murdersan francisco bayenvelope full of moneyrape accusationaccused of murderdivorced couplebailiffdrug rehabmopping a floorreflection in a mirrorplea bargainsecurity footageplaying golfcourt roomlincoln continentalpierced tonguewoman shoots a mantestifying in courtkilling in self defensestolen gunlincoln town carcollie dogstate flagankle monitorplaying with a dog32 year oldjoint custodysan quentin penitentiarybail hearingblack male judgedoor ajarman shoots a womanhot shotcase dismissedinglewood californiareference to mickey cohenattorney client privilegecriminal courtelectronic tag (See All) |
People are living their lives remotely from the safety of their own homes via robotic surrogates -- sexy, physically perfect mechanical representations of themselves. It's an ideal world where crime, pain, fear and consequences don't exist. When the first murder in years jolts this utopia, FBI agent … Greer discovers a vast conspiracy behind the surrogate phenomenon and must abandon his own surrogate, risking his life to unravel the mystery. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracycyberpunktech noirfuturism |
| Themes: | murderrevengesuicideinvestigationdeceptionmilitarymurder of a police officer |
| Mood: | nightmarecar chase |
| Locations: | motorcyclehospitalhelicopternightclublaboratory |
| Characters: | lawyerafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorsoldierdetectivehostagepolice chasesuicide by poison |
| Period: | future2010s |
| Story: | fbi agentcell phonecar rolloversuit and tieman cryingleather jacketswat teamcaucasiancharacter says i love youkicked in the facenews reportshot in the backcar crashpunched in the facebeating …explosionbased on novelviolencebloodone word titlegunphotographtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingpistoltelephone callshootoutcorpseshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotguncomputerfalling from heightbased on comicheld at gunpointrobotsubjective camerafoot chasebased on comic booksubwayhit by a carshot in the leglatex gloveslimousineprologueperson on fireelectrocutionfactorydeath of childamerican flagdeath of sonsevered armhandgunaddictionscene during opening creditsbeardkicked in the stomachnosebleedcrying manandroidduct tape over mouthburglarstealing a carobesityimpostorgash in the faceanxietystabbed in the headbody landing on a cartuxedomarital problemexploding helicopterlaptop computertorso cut in halfhelicopter crashcomputer hackerhit by a truckbased on graphic novelsan diego californiametal detectornewscastsuperhuman strengthfacial scarrogue agentbeauty salonrecreational vehiclekicking in a doormegacorporationrolls roycehit with a chairface ripped offblue jeanspcscarred facepro lifeassembly linemalfunctionsecret weaponprototypeeurocopter as350 squirrelinternet researchch 47 chinook helicopterreflection in eyesuperhuman speedfbi investigationcamera shot of a woman's legspantsuitbrain in a vatapbcontroversial technologydorchester massachusetts (See All) |
Hayes Hodges finds his career aspirations dashed when he's wounded in Vietnam combat. He then returns to America and becomes a disillusioned lawyer who goes up against the service to defend Colonel Terry Childers, who is accused of inciting an incident that leaves many demonstrators dead. Hodges in …no position to decline: Childers heroically saved his life back in Vietnam. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | friendshipinvestigationmilitarysurveillance |
| Locations: | courtroomhospitalforesthotelhelicopterdesertwoodspolice stationjungle |
| Characters: | military lawyerlawyerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsoldiersnipersniper rifleex soldier |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | u.s. marine corpsmilitary lawcourt martialmilitary basemarinemajorcolonelnewspaper headlinegeneralcover upnews reportfalse accusationmassacreexplosionfight …bloodtitle spoken by characterpartypistolshootoutblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the headrescuebattlegunfightbrawlvomitinginterrogationcombatf wordjudgetrialno opening creditsprotestmissionopening action scenecourtprofanitybattlefieldchild murderwashington d.c.riotak 47captainhand grenadewhat happened to epiloguesecurity camerademonstrationvideotapevietnam warwhite houseretirementu.s. armyswamprescue missionwar crimegrenade launchermedia coveragevietnam veteranmolotov cocktaildead childrenembassyambassadorcar set on fireaircraft carrierchild with gunbattleshipangry mobfamily gatheringperjuryjudicial systemjudicialjudiciaryfly fishingsalutejungle warfareold friendsmilitary lifeindian oceanburning evidenceanti arabyemenretirement partyhiding evidencemilitary familynational security advisordestruction of evidencemortal combat (See All) |
Based on a true story of James "Whitey" Bulger, an Irish Mob godfather and FBI informant who had a "secret trading" deal with his brother, William "Billy" Bulger, a state senator and a Boston public figure, and John Connolly, an FBI agent. They planned to take down the Italian mob and mafia in Bosto …n, which went awry and things turned massively violent. When the credence for each other began fading out, drug dealing, murders, and extortion started to rise, and forced the FBI's Boston office to confirm that Whitey Bulger was one of the most notorious criminals in US history and also one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List criminals. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyindependent filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathchristmasmurderdeathfriendshiprevengekidnappingbetrayalfeartorturedrunkennessfuneralgangsterinvestigation …deceptioncorruptiondeath of motherparanoiamafiagamblingillness (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | hospitalbarbeachrestaurantchurchhotelcemeterynightcluburban settingpolice station |
| Characters: | lawyerprostitutehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother brother relationshippolice officertough guyhitmanlittle boyvillaincatholicstepfather stepdaughter relationship |
| Period: | year 1995year 2011year 1985year 1982year 1975year 1981 |
| Story: | fbi agenthit with a wrenchvoice recordingaudio recordingman cryingethnic slurblack eyesociopathnewspaper headlinecover upfbiracial slurnews reportwomanshot in the back …car crashpunched in the facebeatingtwo word titleflashbackviolencebloodcigarette smokingphotographknifepistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestshot in the headcatarrestbrawlrifleheld at gunpointinterrogationhandcuffscolor in titlerevolvercriminalf wordreportergay slurnewspaperjournalistgangambushstrangulationdrug dealerbridgecocainetied to a chairnonlinear timelineno opening creditsdouble crossshot in the legshot in the foreheadon the rundrug addictorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathpay phonefugitivechristmas treeshot in the shouldermanipulationcrossdeath of sonwitnessneck breakingsuspicionmurdererthreatened with a knifeex convictprofanityshot in the armheroincorrupt cophenchmanmaniaccrime bossmachismocard gameloyaltywhat happened to epiloguehead butttold in flashbackwalkie talkiemobsterpress conferenceparking garageparadeburialthugbloody noseitalian americanboston massachusettsmercilessnesspool tableshot in the facejunkiemiami floridaensemble castsenatorpunched in the chestaerial shotbulletproof vestbarbecuepierextortionmoral dilemmashot multiple timesmob bossintimidationshot through a windowbriberyvillain played by lead actorbag of moneygang warirish americanhuman monstertrue crimedisposing of a dead bodyinformanturban decaybody in a trunkdistrict attorneyman kills a womanmarching bandshot point blankaltered version of studio logomoney launderingdrive by shootingbroken nosebouncerstrangled to deathwhistleblowerwiretappingmob hitbudweiserends with biographical notesbloody facebritish actor playing american characterhundred dollar billirish republican armyorange juicebeaten updead body in car trunkhusband wife estrangementpicking a lockrise to powerwiretapreference to j. edgar hooversanta monica californiatulsa oklahomacomplicitymob executionst. patrick's daystrangledgun runningirish mafiaplaying bagpipespublic swimming pooldriver shotjai alaiu.s. attorneyirish flag (See All) |
After accomplishing the assignment of dismantling a human trafficking organization, the former military and drifter Jack Reacher goes to Washington to invite his liaison, Major Susan Turner, to have dinner with him. However, he meets her substitute, Colonel Sam Morgan, who explains that Major Turner … has been arrested and accused of espionage. Jack seeks out her veteran lawyer, Colonel Bob Moorcroft, who explains that Major Turner has also been accused of the murders of two soldiers in Afghanistan. Further, he also tells Jack he is being sued, accused by a woman of being the father of her fifteen year-old daughter, Samantha. When Moorcroft is murdered, Jack is accused of being the killer and sent to a prison. He sees that Turner and he have been framed and also that Turner will be killed by two assassins. However, he rescues her and they flee. Soon, they realize that there is a conspiracy involving military people from the army and a government contractor that is a powerful arms dealer. Jack also learns that Samantha is in danger and Turner and he rescue her. They decide to protect her since a skilled assassin is hunting them down while they try to find the motive of the conspiracy. Who can be trusted? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracymartial artsblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | brutalitymurderdeathrevengekidnappingdrugsbetrayalprisonfeartortureescapeheroinvestigationdeceptionmilitary …corruptionparanoiaredemptionsurveillancehome invasionhomelessnessprison escape (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | moteltaxirestaurantschoolchurchhotelairplanebusdesertairportkitchenwheelchairapartmentpolice cartruck …rooftoptaxi driverrooftop chasefood truck (See All) |
| Characters: | military lawyersecurity guardlawyerprostitutepoliceteenagerteenage girlsoldierpolice officerhostagethieftough guywarrioraction herowaitress …sheriffhomeless manex soldiermilitary police (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | female lawyercell phonemilitary lawmilitary basehandcuffedmajortime lapse photographycolonelgeneralkicked in the facecover upfalse accusationwomanshot in the backtelephone …car crashwatching tvpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosionbare chested malebased on novelviolencefightflashbackcharacter name in titlebloodsequelphotographknifechasesurprise endingpistolshowertelephone callfireshootoutcorpseshot to deathfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headrescueslow motion scenewritten by directorarrestgunfightbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassessecond partrunninginterrogationhandcuffscombathalloweensurvivalfoot chasegay slurflashlightassassinambushstrangulationdisguisemontagemixed martial artsdinerprisonertoilettied to a chairinternetexploding caranti herodisarming someoneone man armyassassinationchild in perildouble crosspolice officer killedshot in the legon the runtrainingattempted murderone against manylibrarydrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerscreamingelectrocutionpay phonefugitiveumbrellaundercoverproduct placementrace against timeknocked outtough girlscarstalkingexploding bodylaptopneck breakingsuspicionthreatened with a knifemercenarysilencerobscene finger gesturefireworksvigilantecorrupt copwashington d.c.freeze framehenchmanpickup truckeavesdroppingcaptainburned aliverevelationhead buttassassination attemptheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorlawscene during opening creditscowboy hatsecurity camerajail cellstealingsergeantkicked in the stomachdesperationjumping from heightparadefollowing someonerocket launcherhitchhikeraction heroinemexican standoffhitchhikingbroken leggun battlefemale warriorthugwoman in jeopardyreverse footagecameoprison guardstealing a carshopliftingu.s. armyfight to the deathintriguesmugglingmercilessnessgash in the facenew orleans louisianaconvenience storedeath threatjunkieafghanistanescape attemptframe uppunched in the chestassault rifleaerial shotknife fighte mailbulletproof vestraised middle fingerlonerbroken armlieutenantjuvenile delinquentbruiseburned to deathstick fightframed for murdersouthern accenttracking deviceenglishman abroadtext messagingheroismshot through a windowfemale soldierabandoned buildingbazookahuman traffickingalleyfinal showdowndrifterpickpockettasershot in the neckdrug smugglingvigilantismscene before opening creditscrutchesschool principalhired killer15 year oldhead bashed indeputyalabamawoman kills a manprison breaksome scenes in black and whitehomeless personairfieldwoman fights a manopiummartial arts trainingtelephone conversationcockney accentone woman armyimprovised weaponfingerprintarmy baseabandoned warehousewrongful arrestanti heroineknocked out with a gun buttvillain arrestedwiretappingberetinnocent person killedfalling off a roofdecoywoman punches a mantortured to deathdocksman fights a womanliterary adaptationphone ringingfire fightflash drivebatonmardi graswashington monumentfemale thiefauthor cameohusband wife estrangementthrown from heightfear of flyingcar stuntinternet cafemaximum security prisonringing phonemother daughter estrangementstolen police carriding a busclimbing up a wallcargo planemachine pistolc 130 herculestailing a suspectdriving licencerogue soldierprep schoolthumb driverunning across a roofhalloween parademilitary contractorpoppy fieldairplane toilethiding in a cabinetpolice officer arrested (See All) |
Courtroom thriller about a slick, hotshot lawyer who takes the seemingly unwinnable case of a young altar boy accused of murdering an eminent catholic priest.
| Themes: | psychopathmurderrevengeinvestigationdeceptionangercorruptionmental illnessjusticeamnesiapolice investigation |
| Mood: | murder trialgore |
| Locations: | courtroombartrainchurchhelicopternightclubapartmentpolice stationpolice carchicago illinoischinese restaurant |
| Characters: | lawyerpolice officerdetectivephotographerpriestpsychiatristcatholicpolice arrest |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | defense attorneyplaying poolshackledsociopathnewspaper headlinecover upnews reportwatching tvpunched in the facebeatingbased on noveltwo word titlefemale nuditynudityblood …male nudityinterviewcigarette smokingphotographsingingknifechasesurprise endingcorpsecomputercamerajailrevolverf wordreporterfoot chasevideo camerachild abusejudgetrialcoffeebartenderlatex glovesconfessionmicrophonemanipulationspeechdirectorial debutpowerscandalapplausemutilationjail cellbuttocksaudiencewhiskeycrime sceneremote controlsevered fingerevidencechoirdeceitprison cellcastrationpublic humiliationpolice inspectorsirensouthern accentmob bosssermontestimonyjurydistrict attorneyfinger cut offpressbishopprosecutorcorrupt officialmailmanstutteringnews footagevideo cassetteprotestormultiple personalitycompact dischousing projectjudicial systemjudicialjudiciarychild pornographyaltar boymusic conductorreference to thomas jeffersonsoccer gamechoke holdpornographic videosexual exploitationcriminal justicedissociative identity disorderboys' choirjustice systemplacardfaking illnessopportunismbad guy winsformer loverevidence tamperinglaw officefinefuguepiercing ripped outpro bonocontempt of courteyes gougedcover storyfederal prosecutorreference to nathaniel hawthorne (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: | psychopathmurderdeathfriendshiprevengetorturedrunkennessdeceptionrobberycorruptionparanoiablackmailsurveillancedeath of wifedrug addiction …murder of a police officer (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noir |
| Locations: | motellos angeles californiamotorcyclehospitalbarbeachchurchcemeterylakegas stationapartment fire |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoomusicianpolice detectivesheriffneighbor neighbor relationshipself inflicted gunshot wound |
| Story: | playing poolfbi agentcar rolloverblack and white scenegrocery storefalse identitykicked in the facemassacreshot in the backcar crashbeatingexplosionbare chested maleviolenceflashback …bloodsex scenecigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterpartyknifelesbian kisssurprise endingpistolfirevoice over narrationcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chesturinationshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenerifleheld at gunpointbeersunglassesbathroomreference to jesus christguitargay slurcaliforniadisguisedrug dealermontagecocainenonlinear timelinehit by a cardouble crossshot in the leggravedrug addictperson on firefantasy sequenceringdomestic violenceshot in the shoulderamerican flaginjectionex convictsilencerreference to william shakespeareheroincorrupt copjazzfalling down stairssyringekilling an animalrevelationhypodermic needlecageshot in the stomachtold in flashbackcowboy hatcrucifixmasked manbikerdrug overdosestabbed in the throatimpostorshot in the facenewsreel footagejunkietitle appears in writingairplane crashbulletproof vestblind manwilhelm screampigeonfast motion scenemale in showerbag of moneyface masktaserarms 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 doorflashback 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) |
Baby is a young and partially hearing impaired getaway driver who can make any wild move while in motion with the right track playing. It's a critical talent he needs to survive his indentured servitude to the crime boss, Doc, who values his role in his meticulously planned robberies. However, just …when Baby thinks he is finally free and clear to have his own life with his new girlfriend, Deborah, Doc coerces him back for another job. Now saddled with a crew of thugs too violently unstable to keep to Doc's plans, Baby finds himself and everything he cares for in terrible danger. To survive and escape the coming maelstrom, it will take all of Baby's skill, wits and daring, but even on the best track, can he make it when life is forcing him to face the music? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageblack comedyheistepiccaperheist gone wrong |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathmurderdeathloverevengemoneybetrayalprisonfearescapeartgangsterdeceptionrobbery …angerdeath of fatherdeath of motherparanoiablackmailsurveillancepanicself sacrificepolice corruptionchildhood trauma (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | elevatortaximotorcyclerestaurantcarhelicopterbicyclekitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice cartruckgas stationusa …tunnelsinging in a carcar on firecar thiefcar fireprison buskissing in an elevator (See All) |
| Characters: | alcoholicsecurity guardsister sister relationshipafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerboypolice officerdancer …musicianbabythieftough guywarriorreference to godwaitresslittle boyasianasian americanolder man younger woman relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutpolice chasedriverfrench kisscrying babydeath of girlfriendshooting a police officersuicide by cop (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s2010s20th century21st centuryyear 1998 |
| Story: | cell phonereference to g.i. joepolice sirencar rolloversuit and tieethnic slurphoneblack and white sceneswat teamcaucasiantape recordersociopathnewspaper headlineglassesracial slur …news reportapologymassacreshot in the backtelephonecar crashwatching tvpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosiontwo word titleflashbackviolencecharacter name in titlebloodgunkisscigarette smokingdancingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingchasesurprise endingpistoltelephone callfiresongshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine gunshot in the chesturinationshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenewritten by directorarrestgunfightfalling from heightmasklettershowdownlierifleheld at gunpointsunglassesrunningcafemarijuanabathroomjailhandcuffsreference to jesus christrevolverguitarcriminalf wordreportersubjective cameracleavagefoot chasegay slurnewspaperorphanflashlightwinegangambushdisguisestabbingmontagebridgeimpalementdinerprisonerweaponmapaccidentdinnerexploding cardrivingjudgeman with glassestrialanti herodisarming someonehit by a carpolice officer killedsearchvanshot in the legcoffeeshot in the foreheadlatex gloveson the rungunshotflash forwardattempted murderorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophonebeaten to deathdangerprologuescreamingkeyfantasy sequencefugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotundercoverproduct placementpassiondebtknocked outopening action scenebankdomestic violencestreet shootoutshot in the shouldercourtlong takemanipulationscarpursuitstalkinggiftautomobilethreatpigloss of fatherbank robberyloss of motherprofanityshot in the armhandgunlove interestreference to william shakespearegraffitisubtitled scenecorrupt coppowerblack americanatmrecord playerpizzaak 47pickup truckcrime bosseyeglassesapplauseeavesdroppinguzipot smokinghand grenadebulletwarehouseheavy rainlistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordingtitle based on songragecooksecurity camerajail cellwalkie talkieloss of loved onebeardblockbusterwristwatchdesperationfemale singerdriving a carparking garagefollowing someonestreet lifepreacherbossmasked manmexicanwatching televisionthugpump action shotgunreverse footagehaunted by the pastprison guardnicknamestealing a carshopliftingconstruction sitemobile phonefight to the deathintriguedual wieldmanhuntconvenience storemutebroken glassdeath threatshopping mallheadphonessong in titlepolice officer shotescape attemptdark heroaerial shotwisecrack humorbananasexy womanblood on shirthighwayundercover copcellphonebody landing on a cardark pastlens flarerelease from prisontragic herodeath of loved onejobbenchreckless drivingsign languageswearinggeniusflat tireposterparking lotsinsouthern accentbeing followedshot through a windowhappy endingmarijuana jointstolen carbag of moneymysterious manface maskfinal showdownrobberhit in the facejunkyardconstruction workercar drivingpistol whipglovespostcardscene before opening creditsfirearmfirst dateblack manarms dealername callingtelevision newslooking out a windowarmed robberyyoung version of characterbank robberlaundromatretirement hometraffic jambearded mandepartment storebody in a trunkpursesawed off shotgunstrong languagebaseball capcriminal gangshort skirtaudio cassettechewing gumdomestic abuseatlanta georgiamercedes benzlip synchingsole black character dies clichefilling stationflamecarjackingbroken noseoverturning carpizza deliveryrepeated linesome scenes in black and whitecar radiopost officetragic pastwashing machinedeath of familyhiding placeoverhead camera shotreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietcrowbarfemale criminaldirty copmotorcycle copintergenerational friendshipbloody violencesurrendervending machineloss of familygang membergang leaderhip hop musicabandoned warehousevillain not really dead clichegogglesstreet musicianthrown from a carcamera focus on female buttrecord storevinylpizza delivery boyred winetoy carhidden gunone last jobdeaf mutecassette tapeblond manrearview mirrorhidden moneycrushed by a caru.s. marinebritish actor playing american characterhundred dollar billshoot outcriminal mastermindarmored truckautomated teller machinedinner datefall to deathgetawaytraffic lightloss of girlfriendblack and white segues into colorwearing sunglasses insidejumping from a carbubble gumfantasy becomes realityrobbery gone awryipodbloody mouthneon signshoe storebreaking a car windowmohawk haircutaudio tapered carhawaiian shirtprison sentenceshot in the kneeelderly womanfemale thiefbank tellerstate troopercounting moneybare midriffhoodlumbell 206 jet ranger helicopterpizza parlorcar stuntorphan boy9 11vinyl recorddead body in a car trunklip readingrepeated dialoguereference to coca colaflamesstolen police cartinnitusfoster fathertitle mentioned in songelderly mangetaway cararmored car robberyblowing bubblescriminal underworldreference to barbra streisandyoung romancename tagroller skateautomatic riflelistening to music on headphonesmopping a floorweather reportwine glasslucky charmdriving in reversegetaway driverman with a ponytailscrapyardwoman with tattoodeaf manbaseball cap worn backwardsfraternity housewindshield wiperhalloween masksubaru imprezabubblesreference to las vegas nevadawoman wearing a miniskirtalmost hit by a carhot wiring a carrecord collectionundercover policemanreference to dolly partonhearing impairedromantic dinneratlantacode wordtesticles slurreference to halloweenshort dresstattoo on neckdriving backwardsfoster father foster son relationshipstunt drivingautomobile junkyardchannel surfingcrippled manreference to bonnie and clydewrecking yarddistorted soundfraternity partyb wordflip phonepurposeful car accidentreference to queencamera footagefemale robberreference to jason voorheesrubber maskscrap yardclose up of a woman's buttdoor buzzerdue processfiring guns from both handsjean jacketreference to boston massachusettssexy legsarmored guardlp recordingmixtapeface scarhearing impairmenthoop earringsmarital fightreference to looney tunesromantic relationshipsteering wheelsound mixingcar seatdefecation slurlong haired womanlp recordreference to boyz ii menreference to louis vuittonreference to t rexreference to ted turnerreference to wall streetburner phonecrashing into a police cardriving against trafficear examelectronic keyboardmaking a sandwichpolice blockadepolice pursuitreference to fight clubrobbery gone wrongsarcastic clappingshot through a car window (See All) |
Nick Wild (Jason Statham) is a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal professional skills and a personal gambling problem. When a friend is beaten by a sadistic thug, Nick strikes back, only to find out the thug is the son of a powerful mob boss. Suddenly Nick is plunged into the criminal underworld, chase …d by enforcers and wanted by the mob. Having raised the stakes, Nick has one last play to change his fortunes...and this time, it's all or nothing. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artsblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | brutalitychristmasmurderdeathfriendshiprevengerapemoneybetrayalfeartorturedrunkennessgangsterdeceptionmafia …redemptiongamblinghome invasionhopegreedcourage (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | motelelevatorhospitalbarrestauranthotel |
| Characters: | lawyerprostitutedoctortattoosingernursehostagetough guywarrioraction herowaitressmaid |
| Story: | cell phonehands tiedethnic slurblack eyeattorneysociopathcharacter says i love youkicked in the faceracial slurfalse accusationmassacrepunched in the facebeatingbare chested malebased on novel …two word titlefightflashbackviolencefemale nuditycharacter name in titlebloodbare breastsfemale frontal nuditycigarette smokingknifesurprise endingpistoltopless female nuditydreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestremakeslow motion scenebrawlshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesinterrogationcriminalstripperf wordgay slurambushstabbed to deathmixed martial artsdinerstabbed in the chesttied to a chairanti herodisarming someoneone man armydouble crosscigar smokinglimousineone against manyorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backpay phonechristmas treeopening action scenebodyguardwitnesstied upmercenarylas vegas nevadabare chested male bondagecasinostylized violencecrime bossmachismohead buttscene during opening creditsmobsterkicked in the stomachfemale singerjumping from heightrape victimrapistbar fightbroken legthugblood on facestabbed in the throatstabbed in the neckmillionairepunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchstabbed in the headstabbed in the legdark herogang rapehot tubaerial shotknife fightlonerlaughingmob bossvodkaenglishman abroadblood on camera lensgamblerstabbed in the handdrunken manjukeboxhangoversailboatcall girlslot machinepalm treemafia bossford mustangbroken nosestabbed in the faceknittingspoonpole dancerfemale bartenderfade to blackblackjackbreaking a bottle over someone's headthrown from a carone last jobslow motion action scenecityscapestabbed in the mouthstabbed multiple timesscreenplay adapted by authorhundred dollar billpunched in the crotchtoupeegoateedistractioncounting moneypack of moneygarden shearsstabbed through the chinsanta hatchaperonehit in the throatlas vegas stripwoman wearing a micro mini skirtstabbed through the mouthwoman with a black eyecaesar's palace las vegasgambling addictneedlepointplaying blackjackpunched in the throatcard sailing (See All) |
In TRIPLE 9, a crew of dirty cops are blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for "officer down". Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, trigge …ring a breakneck, action-packed finale filled with double-crosses, greed and revenge. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsuspenseheist |
| Themes: | brutalitymurderdeathfriendshiprevengekidnappingdrugsmoneybetrayalprisonfeartorturedrunkennessescapegangster …investigationdeceptionrobberyangercorruptionparanoiablackmailsurveillancepanicpolice brutalitypolice investigationmurder of a police officerpolice corruptionnear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirambiguous ending |
| Locations: | elevatorhospitalbarrestaurantcarhelicopterairplanenightcluburban settingapartmentpolice stationpolice carstrip clubcar bombfire truck …car fire (See All) |
| Characters: | alcoholicsecurity guardsister sister relationshipprostituteafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshippolice officerdetective …hostagethiefjewishhitmaninterracial relationshippolice detectiveasian americanrussianuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutpolice chaseex soldierrussian mafiacoronerpolice sergeantpolice lieutenantsuicide by cophispanic americanrussian jew (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | cell phonehands tiedchevroletethnic slurswat teamsociopathnewspaper headlinekicked in the facecover upfbiracial slurnews reportcar crashpunched in the facecar accident …beatingexplosionbare chested maletwo word titleviolencenumber in titlebloodbare breastsmale rear nudityfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterpartyknifechasesurprise endingpistolfiretopless female nudityshootoutcorpsedigit in titleshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotguncomputerarrestgunfightbikinibrawlbare buttheld at gunpointsunglassesbombinterrogationhandcuffsrevolveralcoholcriminalstripperf wordfoot chaseflashlightbound and gaggedgangambushambulancedeath of frienddrug dealermontagecocaineprisonermapexploding carsevered headdisarming someonechild in perildouble crosspolice officer killedvanfemme fatalecigar smokingshot in the foreheadattempted murderlimousinedrug addictorganized crimedangerprotestelectrocutionmissionrace against timebaseball batlightningopening action scenebankstreet shootoutmanipulationdeath of brotherbodyguardgiftexploding bodylaptoppolicewomansuspicionthreatened with a knifebank robberyex convictsubtitled scenecorrupt cophenchmanak 47crime bosstransvestitemachismoeavesdroppinguzifalling down stairspot smokingsabotagegrenadeelectronic music scoreheavy rainscene during opening creditsloss of friendsecurity camerawalkie talkiemobstermorguesergeantvillainessdesperationstreet lifeinterracial friendshipmasked manduct tape over mouththugcrime scenereverse footageshieldpartnerconvenience storeshot in the facedeath threatjunkiepolice officer shotcigarette lighterpunched in the chestassault rifleghettoautopsyaccidental killingaerial shotblood on shirtconvictrainstormbulletproof vesttough copgasolinenotepolice raidlens flarelieutenantloss of brotherfirefightersouthern accentmob bossshot through a windowmarijuana jointsuffocationbag of moneyex coptaserbag over headreference to facebookshot in the neckscene before opening creditsabuse of powerpaintarmored carinformanturban decayinterracial marriagebody in a trunkmercy killingman kills a womanoffscreen killingski maskshot in the handsubmachine gunatlanta georgiamaverick copbullet woundcar set on firemafia bossreference to googlebadgecarjackingreference to twittercross dressercadillaccrack cocainebmwdistrustgang membercocaine snortingblack copsevered footknocked out with a gun buttsocial decaysurveillance footagetel aviv israelfordcamera focus on female buttex marineone last jobchild with a gunrookie copbank vaultdetonatorbritish actor playing american charactergetawayex special forcessafe deposit boxabandoned carred lighthousing projectends with freeze framefragments of glassgangsta gripforensicsstar of davidstrapped to a bombneonyarmulkedodgereference to instagramreference to vladimir putiniraq veteranabandoned apartmentflash grenadeford crown victoriadodge chargerfoot blown offdye packlatino gangbmw 3female security guardreference to black sabbathu.s. department of homeland securityday glomeat processing plantcadillac escaladeformer navy sealchevrolet tahoejunkie cop (See All) |
In New Orleans, the notorious bank thief and family man Will Montgomery steals $10m with his partners Vincent, Riley Jeffers and Hoyt. However, he has an argument with Vincent in the runaway and Hoyt leaves Will behind. He tries to flee but the FBI agent Tim Harlend organizes a manhunt and Will is c …aptured, but he burns the stolen money to get rid of the evidence against him. Eight years later, Will leaves the prison and he goes to the house of his teenage daughter Alison Loeb, who has issues against him. Alison leaves Will alone in a coffee shop and takes a cab to go to a session with her shrink. However, a couple of minutes later, Will receives a phone call from Vincent, who is presumed dead, telling that he has abducted Alison and will kill her unless he receives the $10m of the last robbery. Now Will has twelve hours to find a way to rescue his daughter from the hands of the psychopath Vincent. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedyheist |
| Themes: | psychopathmurderdeathrevengekidnappingmoneybetrayaldrunkennessescapedeceptionrobberyredemptionsurveillancemurder of a police officer |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | car in waterelevatortaximotorcyclebarrestauranthelicopterboatapartmentpolice cartaxi drivertrain stationsewerpolice car chaseescape from a car in water |
| Characters: | policefather daughter relationshipteenagertattooteenage girlhostagethiefwarriorsniperaustraliansniper riflepolice chasehomeless manpolice arrestshooting a police officer …suicide by cop (See All) |
| Story: | male female hugfbi agentcell phoneoverturned carphonegunshot woundswat teamcharacter says i love youkicked in the facefbishot in the backcar crashpunched in the facecar accidentbeating …explosionbare chested maleflashbackfightviolencebloodone word titledogphotographtitle spoken by characterchasesurprise endingpistolfireshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chesturinationshotgunrescuearrestbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combathandcuffsrevolvercriminalf wordsubjective camerafoot chasestrangulationmontageimpalementstabbed in the chestanti herohit by a carunderwater scenevanshot in the legon the runbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialogueperson on firefugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotrace against timeopening action scenebankinjectiondie hard scenariobank robberyex convictsilencersubtitled scenepickup truckgoldsyringehead butthypodermic needleshot in the stomachsecurity camerajumping from heightteddy bearfaked deathparking garageransompresumed deadpump action shotgundamsel in distressfloodstealing a carsevered fingerpower outagenew orleans louisianaescape attempteye gouginggasolinebarbecuelens flarerelease from prisonlasersightferrywilhelm screamtracking deviceabandoned buildingbag of moneypolice officer shot in the chestflaresawed off shotgunteenage daughtercar set on firecarjackingfisticuffsmugshotcashrecreational vehiclemotorcycle copfemale bartendervillain not really dead cliche555 phone numbertap dancingcamera focus on female buttjewelry storelong haired malebank vaultfire alarmfairgroundreference to pablo picassobayouprosthetic limbcareer criminalsafecrackertoy storebroken fingerburning moneymardi graspunched in the noseprosthetic leghit with a car doorhonking a car hornstuffed toyyelling for helpblow torchone legged mangold barwhite male pretending to be blackkidnapped daughterfaking own deathstolen police carescape from custodygetaway driverclassic rock musicfather daughter hugtap dancerlocked in a car trunkresisting arrestnear drowningfriend turned foelong haired manparade floatfrench quarter new orleanselectronics experthands upsafecrackingsquad carabandoned amusement parkdriving backwardsescape from handcuffsinjected in neckpulled over by the policeparole violationteenager in dangerfather daughter reconciliationhailing a taxinote read aloudpurposely hit by a cargps trackingmale taxi driverfat tuesdaypassenger talks to taxi driverfather and daughter reunitedinjection into one's neckroad flareblackberry cell phoneduffel bag full of moneyhit by a taxipork pie hatreference to king louis xivdaughter in dangerfather saving daughter's lifefriendly hugreference to creedence clearwater revivalworried about daughter (See All) |
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedy |
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengekidnappingdrugsbetrayalprisontortureescapegangsterdeceptionmilitarycorruptionsadismsurveillance …home invasionpolice brutality (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | elevatormotorcyclerestaurantbathtuburban settingapartmentpolice stationrooftopschool busfire truckrooftop fight |
| Characters: | security guardpolicetattoosoldierdetectivehostagetough guywarrioraction herowaitresspolice detectivesnipermayorpolice shootoutgrandfather grandson relationship …ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsniper riflepolice chaseex soldier (See All) |
| Period: | future2010snear future |
| Story: | cell phonemajorethnic slurswat teamnewspaper headlinekicked in the faceracial slurnews reportfalse accusationcar crashpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosionbare chested male …two word titleviolenceflashbackfightcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingpistolshowershootoutfistfightmachine gunremakeshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenearrestgunfightbrawlfalling from heightheld at gunpointhand to hand combatinterrogationhandcuffsrevolverfoot chaseflashlightambushaxeambulancedrug dealermixed martial artsdinerprisonertied to a chairno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armycigar smokingone against manyorganized crimebeaten to deathmissionundercoverrace against timeknocked outtough girlbaseball batopening action scenestreet shootoutamerican flagratdie hard scenariothreatened with a knifemercenaryex convictshot in the armsilencerbare chested male bondagestylized violencehenchmanriotak 47crime bossmachismomissileuzihand grenadehead buttcatfightsecurity camerajail cellwalkie talkiekicked in the stomachwristwatchjumping from heightmexican standofffemale killerdamsel in distressprison guardstealing a caru.s. armydual wieldescape attemptspecial forcespunched in the chestjumping through a windowghettoundercover coptough copbody landing on a carraised middle fingerbarbecuestick fightdrug lordauctiontracking devicehit with a baseball batfemale assassinsatellitedesert eagleshot through a windowex coptaserset uptimebombpistol whiparmored cardetroit michiganparkourarms dealertwo man armyfish tanklaundromatbuddy copurban decaybody in a trunkcrashing through a windowmeat cleaverrazor bladen wordmaverick copnuclear bombmetal detectorcamcordermugshotcorrupt officialwrongful imprisonmentvideo gamechainsfemale gunfighterabandoned warehousekicking in a doorsocial decayvillain arrestedsecret roomstraight razorthrown from a carcity hallstrong mancrime lordnuclear threatbarricaderescue attemptremake of french filmjumping from a carstar died before releasebattering ramcontact lenstwo against onecar crashing through a windowharpoon gunhit with a brick50. caliber machine guncinder blockneutron bombdrug factory (See All) |
Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murde …red. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracysuspense |
| Themes: | murderdeathinfidelityadulteryprisonfearfuneralgangsterinvestigationdeceptionextramarital affaircorruptiontheftparanoiablackmail …mafiaunfaithfulnesssurveillance (See All) |
| Locations: | elevatorbarbeachrestaurantswimming poolhotelcarsnowairplanebustruckofficegas stationmuseumusa …yachtschool teachercable carsex on a beach (See All) |
| Characters: | security guardlawyerhusband wife relationshipbrother brother relationshipteacherdetectivehitmansecretaryemployer employee relationship |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | fbi agentcell phonerecording conversationfax transmissionsecret recordingaudio recordingfax machinepet dogattorneycharacter says i love youcover upfbiwomanbeatingtwo word title …based on novelviolencedogcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterchasesurprise endingpistolshot to deathshot in the chestshotgunslow motion sceneinterrogationjailrevolverf wordsurvivalfoot chasemontagedinerprisonerweaponjudgeunderwater scenecigar smokingshot in the legconfessionorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathpay phonesuitcaseshot in the shoulderconvertibleautomobilesuspicionex convictsilencerprivate detectiveassassination attemptlawscene during opening creditssecurity camerawalkie talkiemobsterkicked in the stomachfraudblockbusterparking garageprison guardcynicismitalian americanboston massachusettsjob interviewmentorconvictbarbecuenotecorporationrelease from prisonnewspaper clippingmoral dilemmasouthern accentdrugged drinkunfaithful husbandreference to elvis presleygraduationinvestigatornew joblouisianafemale teachersouthern u.s.redheaded womanframedunited states of americatennesseescuba divingmoney launderingmercedes benzmafia bosselvis impersonatorprivate jetmarital infidelitywiretappingmemphis tennesseementor protege relationshipjumping out a windowpublic phonetroubled marriagetruck stoplaw firmseaplanegraduate studentkicked in the chestjudicial systemharvard universityjudicialjudiciaryjob offerwashington monumentprotegetoyotawearing a sound wirephotocopiershot in the earharvardfilebig businessreference to al caponedangerous friendworking lategreyhound busincriminating photographmonorailkicked in the legalmost hit by a carrunning to escapeapple macintosh computercompromising picturemarital troubletoyota celicacayman islandshoney trapkilling the wrong personbald headtax evaderdog trackmickey finnreference to julio iglesiasreference to yasser arafatu.s. justice departmentbar exammemphissecretly photographedboating accidentthrowing a chair through a windowcarribean seagun hidden under tablebugged roomkilled in chairrunning on a bridge (See All) |
In an innocent heartland city, five are shot dead by an expert sniper. The police quickly identify and arrest the culprit, and build a slam-dunk case. But instead of confessing, the accused man writes the words, "Get Jack Reacher." Reacher himself sees the news report and turns up in the city. The d …efense is immensely relieved, but Reacher has come to bury the guy. Shocked at the accused's request, Reacher sets out to confirm for himself the absolute certainty of the man's guilt, but comes up with more than he bargained for. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracymartial artsblack comedysuspensemurder mystery |
| Themes: | murderdeathkidnappinginfidelitybetrayalescapegangsterdeceptionsurveillancemurder investigation |
| Mood: | rainneo noircar chaseambiguous ending |
| Locations: | motelelevatorhospitalbarbusurban settingpolice stationtunnel |
| Characters: | prostitutepolicefather daughter relationshipsoldierhostagetough guyaction herohitmanpolice detectivesniperrussianamerican abroadsniper riflepolice chaseself mutilation …ex soldiermysterious villainrussian gangster (See All) |
| Story: | defense attorneyfemale lawyercell phonekicked in the facecover upnews reportfalse accusationshot in the backcar crashpunched in the facebeatingbare chested maletwo word titlebased on novelviolence …flashbackcharacter name in titlebloodtitle spoken by characterknifesurprise endingpistolshootoutcorpseshot to deathfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headrescuewritten by directorarrestbrawlshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsubjective cameraassassinambushbridgearmydinerprisoneranti heroone man armychild in perilpolice officer killedshot in the foreheadone against manyorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathpay phonecharacter's point of view camera shotknocked outshot in the shoulderscarthreatvigilantecorrupt copcrime bossmachismohead buttcomasecurity cameraparking garagebar fightbroken legthugcrime scenedamsel in distressstealing a carsevered fingeru.s. armyconstruction sitepunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchtitle appears in writingpolice officer shotassault rifleeye gougingdisfigurementlonerlens flaredeath of loved oneframed for murderprivate investigatorhit with a baseball batsuffocationmysterious manex copdriftertaserohiovigilantismgunslingervigilante justicedistrict attorneyman kills a womanman punching a womancleaning ladypawnshopoverhead camera shotaikidocrowbarmemorialshooting rangeblack copwrongful arrestsurveillance footagepittsburgh pennsylvaniaex marinecorporate crimequarrybritish actor playing american characterbroken handobituarybolt action riflebaghdad iraqkeysi fighting methodfiring rangemilitary veteranhit on the head with a rockreference to mike tysoniraq veteranmeth labparking meterwaking up from a comaafghanistan veteransmothered to deathauto shoprandom killingshooting spreestalled car (See All) |
In the US-government's special ops, Scott is a shooter, not a planner, doing the job without regard to quaint or obsolete convention. When a Harvard undergrad goes missing (the daughter of a US leader), it's Scott who applies the pressure, first to her boyfriend, then to a madam whose cathouse is th …e initial stop en route to a white slavery auction in Dubai. The abductors may not know the girl's identity, but once they figure it out, she's doomed. Deadly double crosses force Scott to become a planner. Through it all, earnest TV newscasters read the drivel they're handed. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | brutalitymurderdeathsuicidekidnappinginfidelitydrugsbetrayalpoliticsadulteryfeartortureescapefuneralinvestigation …deceptionmilitaryextramarital affaircorruptiondrug useunfaithfulnessillnesssurveillanceabuseabductiondying (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noir |
| Locations: | taxibarbeachrestaurantforesthelicopterairplaneboatnightclublondon englandairportwoodsgas stationtaxi driverbrothel …fishing boat (See All) |
| Characters: | prostituteafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteachersoldierstudenthostagetough guyaction heroteacher student relationshipprofessorsniperaustralian …older man younger woman relationshiprussianex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipfirst daughter (See All) |
| Story: | u.s. marine corpswoman cryingcell phonemarineethnic slurcolonelnewspaper headlinecover upfbiracial slurnews reportshot in the backcar crashshootingpunched in the face …beatingbare chested malefightviolencefemale nuditybloodone word titleguncigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingpistoltelephone callshootoutshot to deathfistfightmachine gunmirrorshot in the chestblondeface slapshot in the headshotgunrescuegunfightbrawlletterbookriflesunglassesrunninginterrogationf wordreporterspyfoot chasegay slurflashlightassassinmansionstabbingthroat slittingcocainepoliticianno opening creditsanti heroone man armydouble crosspolice officer killedbartenderon the rungunshotconfessionstalkerbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguekeylocker roompay phonefugitivemissionundercoverproduct placementstorytellingrace against timecollege studentu.s. presidentscarpursuitwigelectionthreatened with a knifemercenarysecret agentespionageciablack americantv newslooking at oneself in a mirrorbarnamerican footballsergeantfaked deathfollowing someonepresumed deadhaircutpump action shotgunstealing a carsurveillance camerabreakupu.s. armyconstruction siteintriguestabbed in the throatboston massachusettsstabbed in the neckpunched in the stomachconvenience storespecial forcesassault riflecommandoundercover agentconvictwedding ringbulletproof vestbroken armfemale reporterstadiumrescue missiongovernment agentpolitical corruptionmedia coveragetracking devicebeing followedimpersonating a police officernews reportershot through a windowfemale soldiervideo surveillancesecret serviceshot in the neckhead woundsex slaveearringtv reportercameramancommando unitpharmacydeath rowbeach housekidnappermailboxdnaisraeliscarecrowtop secretsurrogate mothercodefirst ladynewscastrepeated linesome scenes in black and whiteairfieldwhite slaverymilitary trainingvending machinewoman smokerfemale bartenderprivate jetarmy basethroat cutswedishbrothel madamsignsex traffickingarabicdog tagsecret service agentpagerscrewdriverhangarblack opsdubaibordellofootball stadiumsex slaveryuh 1 huey helicoptershipping containerspecial agentfake bloodsex tradebell 206 jet ranger helicopterharvardspecial opsabductorprisoner transportwoman undressing for a manrolling a cigarettebackhand slapformer spyu.s. coast guarddelta forcepiccadilly circus londonrehabilitation centermartha's vineyardarm in a slingsecurity breachpunched in the bellycargo containerhoming devicedying one's hairdubai united arab emiratespresident's daughter (See All) |
The story centers on a corporate climber who gets stuck working late on Christmas Eve and finds herself the target of an unhinged security guard. With no help in sight, the woman must overcome physical and psychological challenges to survive.
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedysuspensepsycho thrillerslasher flickpsychological thrillerholiday horrorchristmas horror |
| Themes: | psychopathchristmasmurderdeathrevengekidnappinginfidelitybetrayalfeardrunkennessescapeinvestigationdeceptionlonelinessobsession …paranoiainsanitymental illnesssurveillanceabductioncrueltypanicmadnessnear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noircar chaseslasherdarknessone night |
| Locations: | elevatortaxinew york citycarsnowwaterurban settingpolice carcityoffice |
| Characters: | security guardfemale protagonistpolicepolice officerpolicemanhostagepolice detectiveslasher killermysterious villain |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | cell phonechristmas presentmenacehandcuffedsociopathkicked in the facefalse accusationapologywomancar crashpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosionfight …violencenumber in titlebloodone word titledogpartyknifechasesurprise endingtelephone callfirecryinghigh heelscorpsedigit in titleblood splatterfistfightmirrorbrawlplace name in titlerunninghandcuffsvoyeurmanhattan new york cityf wordsubjective cameracleavagesurvivalfoot chasenewspaperflashlightbound and gaggedwinestrangulationaxevideo cameraambulancestabbingtied to a chairnonlinear timelineexploding carhit by a cardouble crossduelattempted murderargumentstalkerorganized crimestabbed in the backscreamingperson on fireelectrocutionattackcharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementknocked outchristmas treeattempted rapebodyguardstalkingexploding bodyisolationdie hard scenarioobscene finger gesturerecord playermaniacholidaypickup truckeavesdroppinganswering machineburned alivekilling an animalsecurity cameracaptivekicked in the stomachvideotapeimpersonationcovered in bloodteddy bearfaked deathparking garageanimal attackcrushed to deathduct tape over mouthbarefootwoman in jeopardydamsel in distresstensionfloodstealing a cartrappedbloody nosesurveillance cameramisunderstandingpower outagebusinesswomantitle appears in writingco workerescape attemptstabbed in the headchristmas evesexual harassmentdisembowelmentaerial shotblood on shirtdead manone daybuildinggasolinestabbed in the eyelonerbody countduct tapenervous breakdowncharacters killed one by oneburned to deathreckless drivingchloroformphysical abuseflat tiredead dogintimidationintestinesreference to elvis presleyaccountantcar troubleyellingtaserdisposing of a dead bodyanimal abusemind gamebody in a trunkdruggedwoman kills a manstabbed in the shouldermurder witnesssexual frustrationcar set on firetow truckgropingoverturning carnervousnesshomeless personwoman fights a mantormentcrowbarpsychological torturefemale victimwhite dressimprovised weapontrunklocked in a roommolestationanimal killingchristmas lightsdoormanman hits a womanstupid victimfake accentreal timesurveillance footagechrysler building manhattan new york citycat and mousecrime of passiontauntingdeeply disturbed personchristmas decorationstragic villainwrench911power failurebipolar disorderwoman punches a mancrushed by a carforkman fights a womanhomeless womannight watchmanrottweilerman punches a womansingle set productionwoman hits a mandog bitehandcuffed womanrental carnew york city skylinetire ironfire hosechased by a dogno cellphone signalduct tape gaglock pickdumb policesprinkler systempettingflipping carstabbed with a forksleeping womanclaustrophobicderangedemployee employee relationshippersonality disorderstuck in an elevatorattacked with a knifefingernail cut offdragged by a carelvis presley impersonatorsanta costumevictim invited to dinnercar showroomdeath of a petvideo screenkilling a petflooded roomwet dressburned up cartitle appears on screenbitten in the legbroken cameratitle appears in text on screenchicken racerace impersonation (See All) |
The crown jewel of Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Lorraine Broughton (Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized … city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedysuspensepunk |
| Themes: | brutalitymurderdeathrevengekidnappingbetrayallesbianismfeartorturedrunkennessescapeinvestigationdeceptionseductionparanoia …sadismhome invasionpanic (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | car in waterelevatortaximotorcyclebarrestauranttrainhotelsnowairplaneparis francebathtubnightclublondon englandwater …airportapartmentpolice carrooftoptunneltrain stationcar firecar into waterescape from a car in water (See All) |
| Characters: | female protagonisthusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoosoldierpolice officerhostagehitmansniperrussiangermanamerican abroadpolice shootout …sniper riflepolice chasecoroneramerican in the uk (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1989 |
| Story: | audio recordingcar rolloverwalkmansuit and tieblack eyetime lapse photographycaucasiankicked in the facecover upnews reportwomanmassacreshot in the backtelephonecar crash …punched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosionbare chested malebased on noveltwo word titleviolencefightflashbackfemale nudityf ratedbloodmale nuditybare breastsgunsex scenefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographpartyknifelesbian kisschasesurprise endingpistolfiretopless female nudityvoice over narrationshootouthigh heelscorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestblondeshot in the headrescueslow motion scenecameragunfightbrawlfalling from heightbased on comicshowdownheld at gunpointbeerhand to hand combatsunglassesbeddead bodyinterrogationbritishcolor in titlerevolverfightingkung fuf wordspybisexualsurvivalfoot chasebraassassinbased on comic bookambushstrangulationdisguisemontagethroat slittingbridgeimpalementstabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelineexploding carman with glassesradiodisarming someonehit by a cardouble crossbathunderwater scenepolice officer killedvanfemme fataleshot in the legdrowningshot in the foreheadbartenderlatex gloveson the rungunshotflash forwardattempted murderone against manystalkerhotel roombinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backprologuekarateprotestattackpay phoneumbrellamissionundercoverproduct placementrace against timeknocked outtough girlopening action scenelong takemanipulationscarwigstalkingneck breakingpremarital sexsuspicionthreatened with a knifeprofanityhandgunsecret agentsilencerlove interestespionageciasubtitled scenekillingarsonstylized violencehenchmanberlin germanyriotcold waritalianiceropetraitorfalling down stairsbulletrevelationhead buttassassination attemptelectronic music scorewoundheavy rainscene during opening creditstold in flashbackbeardmorguekicked in the stomachmovie theatereccentricwristwatchphone boothjumping from heightcovered in bloodbuttskateboardstrong female leadfollowing someoneaction heroinefemale killerfemale warriorpassportthugstealing a carblood on facefight to the deathintrigueresistancestabbed in the throathit in the crotchmercilessnessshot in the faceevacuationescape attemptstabbed in the headblack bracigarette lighterstabbed in the legpunched in the chestassault rifleaerial shotknife fightblood on shirtundercover agentbody landing on a carknife throwinggasolinepolice raiddressing roombruisewilhelm screamswearingstick fightroundhouse kickfast motion scenevodkafemale assassinenglishman abroadbisexual womanblood on camera lenscia agentporn magazinehistorical fictionalleyfinal showdownset uppistol whipscene before opening creditsblonde womanarms dealerwatchstabbed in the armfemale spybearded manshot in the eyefilm starts with textcigarettebased on graphic novelstrong languageman kills a womangun violencekgbmacguffinraveski maskwoman kills a manaudio cassettejudocar set on fireshot in the throatmetal detectortwo way mirrorgraphic violencelighting a cigaretteoverturning carberlin wallrogue agentstabbed in the facespy herowoman fights a manmagnifying glassbloody violencedeath by drowningfrenchmanpool of bloodstrangled to deathsecret policeone woman armyimprovised weaponfreedom fighterresistance fighterabandoned warehouserookieanti heroineassassination plotbreaking a bottle over someone's headdouble agentknocked out with a gun buttwiretappingbilingualismhidden gunslow motion action scenecassette tapeenglishwoman abroadwoman punches a mangarrotecrushed by a carman fights a womanbrass knucklesblond hairdefectorman punches a womanbatonblood on handsborder guardfrenchwomanbritish secret servicestabbed in the foreheadbritish intelligencewearing a sound wireneonlistcode nameneon lightmicrofilmfake passportstasiforgerc wordstolen police carsmoking a cigarettesex on bedknife in chestrussian spymi6stabman with a ponytailghetto blastercar falls into waterdrownedtough womancivil unrestdrownlighting a cigarette for a womaneast berlinkgb agentice bathphotographic memorytrapped underwaterphoto labwearing a wirewatchmakerhand in pantieswest berlincounter espionageeurospylesbian sex scenetelevision news reportcar falling into waterreference to david hasselhoffgarrotteoni presssubmerged in car (See All) |
Wendell Rohr is a torts lawyer taking on the gun lobby. Rankin Fitch is the jury consultant for the Defendants and between them the battle is for the hearts and minds of the jury. But there is someone on the inside. Nicholas Easter is a juror with a girlfriend, Marlee, on the outside. they have a pa …st ..... and their own agenda. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyblack comedysuspensecourtroom drama |
| Themes: | psychopathmurderdeathrevengesuicidemoneybetrayaldrinkingdeceptionrobberycorruptiontheftdeath of fatherparanoiablackmail …surveillancehome invasionabortionblindnessjustice (See All) |
| Mood: | rainmurder suicide |
| Locations: | motelcourtroomtaxibarrestaurantchurchsmall townbusapartmenttaxi driverfire truckschool shooting |
| Characters: | alcoholicsecurity guardsister sister relationshiplawyerafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipchildrensingerpolicemanphotographerthiefwaitressprofessor …secretary (See All) |
| Story: | cell phoneblack and white sceneattorneyfalse identitynews reportwomantelephonecar crashshootingbeatingbased on novelfightsexbloodgun …cigarette smokingphotographsingingknifechasesurprise endingtelephone callfiresongfistfightfoodslow motion scenecomputercameradrinkarrestbrawlsecretriflebirthdaycafebathroomprayerfoot chasecandleambushdisguiseambulancebasketballmontageeatingwidowsuicide attemptdinertoiletweaponjudgetrialdouble crossfemme fatalegunshotflash forwardattempted murderprologueattackpay phoneumbrellaundercoverrace against timestatuebaseball batcourtmanipulationpursuitdeath of husbandmanagerarsonblack americanfreeze framebirthday cakesabotagesupermarketrevelationbreaking and enteringheavy rainlawcrucifixamerican footballvideotapevictimhome moviefollowing someonestreet lifedrug overdosemechanicwatching televisionguardtarget practicecynicismnew orleans louisianashopping mallco workerstabbed in the legassault riflelipstickbody landing on a cargasolineblind mannewspaper clippingmoral dilemmapatriotismmedia coveragefirefightersouthern accenthit with a baseball batintimidationbeing followedgothbriberyvideo tapeset upohioabuse of powercockroachfake identityarms dealercameramanjurylawsuitdemocratasthmaassistantmailoffscreen killinggun violencesense of smellwoman kills a manhome videonewscastrealtorhappy birthday to yougoth girlceoman hits a womanmiscarriage of justicewiretappingindianawater fountainex marinecourthouseprotestorbaptisthappy birthday911job promotioncourt trialbilingualnecktiestreetcarman fights a womansleeping pillssuitcase of moneytv crewjudicial systementrapmentcajuncourt casestockbrokerjudicialjudiciarycrisis of consciencewearing a sound wirelegal systemcincinnati ohiogun controlsaxophone playercourt hearingskeet shootingmoney transferpledge of allegiancejurorfighting the systempunk rock girlmachine pistolhit with a bottlesmashing a car windowcourt of lawlitigationmp3 playerex u.s. marinecayman islandsjury dutyarms tradeschool playgroundfemale security guardjury roomtrolley carbrokerage firmjury tamperingplaintiff (See All) |
Chris Kyle was nothing more than a Texan man who dreamed of becoming a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real talent, something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he joined the SEALs i …n order to become a sniper. After marrying, Kyle and the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq. Kyle's struggle isn't with his missions, but about his relationship with the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to handle it with his urban life, his wife and kids. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | brutalitypregnancychristmasmurderdeathrevengesuicidekidnappinginfidelitytorturedrunkennessweddingfuneralmilitaryterrorism …executionexploitationcourageu.s. military (See All) |
| Locations: | taxihospitalbarbeachrestaurantchurchhelicopterairplanedesertwoodswheelchairtexascar bombhumveemilitary hospital |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipsoldiernursebabyhostagewarriorkillerpsychiatristbiblesniper …american abroadsniper riflepregnant womanamerican soldier (See All) |
| Period: | year 2001year 1998year 2013 |
| Story: | u.s. marine corpswoman cryingcell phonemarineman cryingblack eyeracial slurnews reportwomanmassacreterroristshot in the backcar accidentbeatingexplosion …bare chested maletwo word titlefightflashbackviolenceblooddogphotographpartyknifepistolbased on true storyshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunhorseshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenebattlevomitingheld at gunpointsunglassesinterrogationcombatf wordgay slurassassinambushdeath of friendsnakenonlinear timelineexploding carsevered headno opening creditsshot in the legshot in the foreheadbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecowboycharacter's point of view camera shotmissiondeath of childchristmas treetankscene during end creditsstreet shootoutdeath of brotheramerican flagexploding bodymercenarysevered armsilencersubtitled scenekillingak 47machismomissilehand grenadegrenadekilling an animalwhat happened to epilogueassassination attemptfriendship between menhelmetbeardteddy bearrocket launcherpreacheriraqtarget practiceveteranbraverymercilessnessshot in the faceiraq warpost traumatic stress disorderdeath of protagonistassault rifledeerbulletproof vestdisfigurementbarbecuepierrpgmoral dilemmapatriotismsouthern accentbullet timeclose up of eyesheroismshot through a windowtranslatorabandoned buildingkillrepeated scenewar heroarmored cardronebully comeuppanceamputeeyoung version of characterweightliftingbehind enemy linessuicide bomberunsubtitled foreign languagebloody body of childmilitary uniformmale protagonistrodeofilmed killingcommando raidairfieldin medias resmilitary trainingtoy gunshooting rangesledgehammerarmy basechild with gunhelicopter pilothidden guntortured to deathu.s. marinefemale vomitingbritish actor playing american characterpower drillprosthetic limbgrave side ceremonysandstormshot in the sidelaundry drying on clothes linenurserystar spangled banneruh 1 huey helicopterbountydeer huntingnavy sea air and land forcesmoke grenadenight vision binocularsdrill in the headbasic trainingmilitary lifecovered in mudartificial legmilitary funeralimprovised explosive deviceweapons cachehigh blood pressureflag draped coffinhole in the floorm1 abrams tankneoconservatismu.s. invasion of iraq21 gun salutencothrowing dartsbattle fatiguemq 1 predatorbronc ridingflash bangu.s. invasion of afghanistanauto repair storem 113 armored personnel carrirerrangefinder (See All) |
Rudy Baylor is a jobless young attorney. However, he is also the only hope of an elderly couple whose insurance company will not pay for an operation that could save their son's life. In this judicial drama, Rudy learns to hate corporate America as he falls in love with a battered young married woma …n. Will he be up to the task? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageblack comedycourtroom drama |
| Themes: | christmasmurderfriendshiprevengemoneyescapefuneralinvestigationdeceptionangercorruptioncancerjustice |
| Locations: | motelcourtroomhospitalbarbeachrestaurantwheelchairapartmentpolice stationpolice carbaseballstrip club |
| Characters: | alcoholiclawyerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoobrother sister relationshipnurseinsurance agent |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | fax machineattorneytape recordernewspaper headlinenews reportwomanpunched in the facebeatingbare chested malebased on novelfightblooddogcigarette smokingphotograph …voice over narrationcorpseblood splatterfistfightarrestbrawlletterheld at gunpointhandcuffsrevolvercriminalambulancemontagejudgeno opening creditscigar smokingbartendertrainingattempted murderbeaten to deathsuburbpay phonechristmas treebaseball batcollege studentlightningdomestic violencecourtamerican flagdeath of sondeath of husbandtypewriterpizzaeavesdroppingsabotageheavy rainlawjail cellmovie theaterredneckimpostorpost traumatic stress disorderevidencerainstormabusive husbandsouthern accenthit with a baseball batunderdogbriberygardeninglast will and testamentjurylawsuitself defensebusiness cardleukemiainsurancedomestic abusefight the systemrighteous rageceovice presidentmemphis tennesseecity hallcorporate crimeoathmarital abusejudicial systemleg bracejudicialjudiciarytransplantinsurance companyquitting jobemployee dismissalman with a ponytailcorporate corruptionabused wifesleeping on a benchbar exam (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: | independent filmmartial artscult filmblack comedyblack independent film |
| Themes: | brutalitychristmasmurderdeathfriendshiprevengeinfidelitydrugsmoneybetrayaladulteryfeartortureescapewedding …funeralgangsterinvestigationdeceptionangercorruptionobsessionpovertyparanoiamafiasadismsurveillancehome invasioncrueltyvengeancedrug addictionjusticepolice brutalitypolice investigationnear death experienceamerican gangster (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirhip hoppoetic justice |
| Locations: | courtroommotorcyclenew york citybarbeachrestaurantswimming poolsnowcemeterynightclubbicycleurban settingapartmentpolice stationabandoned factory |
| Characters: | lawyerprostituteafrican americanhusband wife relationshippolicefriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerpolice officerdetectivepolicemanpriesthostagetough guy …action herohitmanpolice detectiveasian americanpolice shootoutpolice chasehomeless manex soldierpolice funeral (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s |
| Story: | female lawyercell phoneethnic slurswat teamsociopathcharacter says i love youcover upracial slurfalse accusationmassacreshot in the backtelephoneshootingpunched in the facebeating …explosionbare chested malefightflashbackviolencesexfemale nuditybloodmale rear nuditygunfemale rear nuditydancingnipplestitle spoken by characterpartyknifechasesurprise endingpantiespistoltelephone callfireshootoutcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameraarrestgunfightbrawlthongbare buttfalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbomblingerieinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvermanhattan new york citycriminalf wordsubjective cameragay slurflashlightbragangambushold manstrangulationdisguisemansionbasketballdeath of frienddrug dealermontagethroat slittingcocainestabbed in the chesttied to a chairjudgetrialanti herodisarming someonedrawingchild in perildouble crosspolice officer killedpublic nuditylimousinedrug addictorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotundercoverevil manbaseball batlightningcourtmanipulationbodyguardthreatsuspicionthreatened with a knifevigilanteheroinarsonpowerhenchmanak 47crime bossmachismouziundergroundfalling down stairsassassination attemptstreetjeepheavy rainsecurity camerawalkie talkiemobsterkicked in the stomachimpersonationgrindhousegenocidestreet lifedrug dealingthugcameoswitchbladetensionrap musicexplosiveitalian americanhatredpartnerevacuationjunkiefalling to deathpsychotronicaquariumcigarette lighterpunched in the chestsafejumping through a windowghettobooby trapwisecrack humorrainstormundercover copbulletproof vesttough copgasolinepolice raidlasersightworld trade center manhattan new york citylandlorddrug lordcrowdmain character diesthanksgivingmob bossdjbriberyvillain played by lead actoradulterous wifebag of moneystabbed in the handbonggang wartimebombbrooklyn bridgemegalomaniacinformantfish tankdegradationurban 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 vigilantismdrug rehabilitationlugerracist 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) |
After witnessing the brutal murders of a convenience store owner and his son, firefighter Jeremy Coleman barely escapes with his life. As he is forced to testify against the crime lord, Hagan, he is placed in the witness protection program under the watch of the U.S. Marshals. When his new identity …becomes compromised Jeremy is forced to take an unexpected course of action in order to get his life back and save the lives of those he loves. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artssuspense |
| Themes: | brutalitychristmasmurderdeathrevengekidnappingbetrayalfeartortureescapegangsterinvestigationdeceptionrobberyanger …justicepolice investigationnear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | motelhospitalhotelairportapartmentpolice stationpolice carcitygas stationfire truckabandoned factoryfire stationsex in a hotel |
| Characters: | lawyerafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoopolice officerdetectivepolicemanhostagetough guywarrioraction herohitmaninterracial relationshippolice detective …villainsnipersniper rifleself justice (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | motel roomcell phonehands tiedethnic slurtied feetgunshot woundbald mansociopathracial slurnews reportshot in the backpunched in the facebeatingexplosionbare chested male …flashbackfightviolencebloodsex scenekissinterracial sexphotographknifechasethree word titlepistolshowerfireshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestshot in the headrescueslow motion scenegunfightbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointbeerhand to hand combatinterrogationrevolverfightingcriminalf wordsurvivalfoot chaseorphanassassinbound and gaggedgangambushaxedisguiseambulancemontageimpalementmixed martial artsprisonerjudgeanti herodisarming someoneone man armydouble crossvanshot in the foreheadflash forwardattempted murderorganized crimebeaten to deathdangerprologuelocker roomperson on fireproduct placementrace against timeevil mantough girlbaseball batopening action scenestreet shootoutfemale removes her clotheswitnesslaptoppremarital sexdie hard scenariotied upthreatened with a knifeprofanitysilencerlove interestkissing while having sexvigilantearsonhenchmancrime bosssurgeryuzianswering machinesabotageburned alivehead buttassassination attemptelectronic music scorerepetition in titlejail cellbeardhammeraction heroinegun battlefemale warriorthugcrime scenewoman in jeopardyinterracial romancereverse footagetarget practicesevered fingerfight to the deathhatredmercilessnessnew orleans louisianaconvenience storedeath threatfalling to deathblack bracigarette lighterstabbed in the legpunched in the chestbuildingtough copgasolinedark pastlens flareaxe murderburned to deathblack bra and pantiesshot multiple timesfirefightersouthern accenthit with a baseball batfiremanshot through a windowfinal showdownassumed identityscene before opening creditsarms dealerglockhired killerinterracial kissbody in a trunkcomputer hackervigilante justicedistrict attorneyaction violencebullet woundtwo way mirrorshot in the footinterracial couplerighteous ragetragic pastwoman shotcockney accentwitness protectiongang leaderfemale gunfighterabandoned warehouseimmolationvillain arrestedmale vomitingtear on cheekarm slingburning buildingfederal agentcrime lorddriver's licenserunning for your lifephoenix arizonau.s. marshalaliasfemale in bra and pantiesoxygen maskbroken fingerlong black hairthrown through a windshieldnight cityscapeman carrying a womanchop shopfire hosemale in a showeralley fightpolice lineupslide locked backsprinkler systemstorage unitwoman murders a manfemale fbi agentaxe throwingwoman removes her clothesshooting a womantaseredbuilding firelong beach californiaaryan brotherhoodnailsfake mustachestuffed in a car trunkshooting lessonsymbol cut into skin (See All) |
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | brutalitymurderdeathfriendshiprevengekidnappingdrugsmoneybetrayalprisonfearescapegangsterdeceptionanger …racismdeath of fatherparanoiaredemptionfaithsurveillancehome invasionpanicself sacrificeregretreligious faithreligious belief (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | motelmotorcyclebardesertpolice carroad triptruckroad moviesuvnew mexicomotorcycle chase |
| Characters: | alcoholicpolicefather daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooteenage girlhostagetough guywarrioraction herohitmankillersnipertattoo artist |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | motel roomcell phonehands tiedethnic slursociopathracial slurnews reportshot in the backtelephonewatching tvpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosionbare chested male …two word titlebased on novelviolencefightbloodgunphotographpartyknifechasesurprise endingpistoltelephone callshootoutshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunhorseshot in the chesturinationface slapshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenecondomarrestgunfightbrawlshowdownrifleheld at gunpointsunglassesbirthdayrevolveralcoholcriminalf wordsubjective camerasurvivalassassingangambushcaliforniadisguisedeath of frienddrug dealermontagecocainedinerprisonerman with glassesno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armydrawingdouble crosspolice officer killedshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartenderon the runattempted murderdrug addictorganized crimebeaten to deathdangerpay phonefugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementrace against timemissing personevil manknocked outshot in the shouldermanipulationscarexploding bodythreattraploss of fatherex convictprofanityheroinhenchmanak 47flirtingpickup truckcrime bossmachismoshavinghand grenadesupermarketteen angstbullethead buttassassination attemptlooking at oneself in a mirrorbarnbeardmovie theaterdesperationculture clashhitchhikerhitchhikingbikermexicanpresumed deadduct tape over mouththugpromiseredneckmovie theatrewoman in jeopardydamsel in distressprison guardstealing a carface paintcynicismmercilessnessdeath threatjunkiepolice officer shotabsent fatherdark heroassault riflebooby trapbelief in godnotedark pastranchjuvenile delinquentmoral dilemmasouthern accentvodkatext messagingshot through a windowvietnam veteranfinal showdownstabbed in the handswastikaviolence against womenshot in the neckfamily reunionpolice officer shot in the chestfencejukebox17 year oldtrailer homepopcornhired killerbody in a trunkhit by a trucksawed off shotgunreluctant heronihilismtrailer parkprison visitex conshot in the throatmetal detectorinmatemotorcycle gangtelephone conversationtelevision setabusive boyfriendcocaine snortingbiker gangalcoholics anonymouswanted posterpolice officer shot in the headman slaps a womanmissing daughterlandminepinballrewardmissing girldutch anglemodern westernfather daughter reuniontruck stopdyed hairpinball machinereference to pablo picassocashiertv settattooingphone ringingfather daughter estrangementbubble gumexploding motorcycleman punches a womanshot in the sidedrug withdrawallugerclarinetconfederate flagprotectorsponsorsuicide thoughtscar won't startnazi flagringing phonehair dyeprison gangreference to instagramreference to the nazissanta monica californiachain gangparoleemotel clerkwithdrawaldying hairnihilistrvhotwiringprotective fatherreformed alcoholicpolice officer shot in the foreheadreference to hank williamsreformed criminaltattooistreligious manalcoholics anonymous meetingone percentermagical thinkingteenage rebelface tattoomelanomacollect callmexican drug cartelplaying pinballprison inmate (See All) |
The true story of serial killer Aileen Wuernos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. In 1989, she was working as a prostitute and finally makes a friend when she meets and begins a relationship with a young woman, Selby. Determined to straighten out her life …, she tries to find legitimate work but with little education and limited social skills, she fails at every turn. She starts working as a hooker hitching rides along the local interstate highway and after robbing a few clients has an encounter with a vicious client whom she kills in self-defense. After that however she just takes to killing clients taking their money and car. Once arrested she claims self-defense but is eventually convicted. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | murderdeathloveinfidelityrapemoneyadulteryprisonlesbianismdrinkingdrunkennessrobberyextramarital affairtheftdeath of father …depressionunfaithfulnesshumiliationexecutionsuicide of father (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | motelcourtroombarbeachrestaurantchurchbusbicyclewheelchairpolice stationgay barcar theftcar on fire |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshiplawyerfemale protagonistprostitutehusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girl …teenage boygirlserial killerpolicemanthiefchristianreference to godkillerself hatred (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s2000s |
| Story: | defense attorneymurder confessionhandcuffednewspaper articleattorneyracial slurwomantelephonecar crashshootingwatching tvcar accidentbeatingviolencefemale nudity …f ratedbloodone word titlegunsex scenekisscigarette smokingnipplestitle spoken by characterlesbian kisspistolshowerbased on true storyvoice over narrationcryingtitle directed by femaledreamcorpseunderwearfoodface slapdrinkarrestvomitingliebeertearsbeddead bodyprostitutionhandcuffsrevolverwineeatingdinerchild abusedrivingjudgetrialpolice officer killedbartenderliaron the roadu.s. presidentattempted rapecourtcrossthreattied uphandguntv newssexual abusefloridarape victimburials&mfemale killerhitchhikingredneckwhiskeyhookermobile phonejob interviewkickinghungerdeath threatmiami floridamakeupamusement parklesbian couplepedophilehighwayundercover copraised middle fingerbroken armsexual assaultkilling spreepajamastriple f ratedveterinarianohiopistol whiphead woundtrue crimejukeboxsexual violencenaivetycoca colajuryflaskdeath rowfactory workerbaseball capferris wheelmailboxdeath penaltyroller skatingcop killerdeath sentencecapital punishmentfemale criminalstutteringwetnessstarvingfreewayvietnam war veteranflashingcourthousemoney falling through the airtruck stopborderline personality disorderhair dryerfemale serial killerevangelicalvillainess played by lead actressegoismmisanthropesex crimehandcuffed womanautomobile accidentmisandryprosecutionlesbian loverabused womanlesbian slurcarnival ridebailiffroller skaterfelonyunderpassarm in a castflorida keysbiker barrollerskating rinkfinger up anuswomen's restroomtorture threatburning a carressentimenttruck stop prostituteself storagedaytona beach floridatape recorded confession (See All) |
Jack Mosley, a burnt-out detective, is assigned the unenviable task of transporting a fast-talking convict from jail to a courthouse 16 blocks away. However, along the way he learns that the man is supposed to testify against Mosley's colleagues, and the entire NYPD wants him dead. Mosley must choos …e between loyalty to his colleagues and protecting the witness, and never has such a short distance seemed so long... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracysuspense |
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshipkidnappingdrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionparanoiadepressionredemptionguiltself sacrificemurder of a police officerpolice corruption |
| Locations: | elevatornew york citybarbuspolice stationrooftop |
| Characters: | alcoholiclawyerafrican americanpolicefriendbrother sister relationshipgirldetectivepolicemanhostagepolice detectivesnipersniper riflechinese americanbetrayal by friend …police lieutenantself righteousnesschinese girl (See All) |
| Story: | cell phonetape recordingblack and white scenegunshot woundswat teamtape recordershot in the backtelephonecar crashshootingwatching tvcar accidentbare chested maleviolenceflashback …number in titlebloodgunphotographtitle spoken by characterchasesurprise endingpistoltelephone callvoice over narrationshootoutcorpseshot to deathurinationslow motion scenecatdrinkgunfightletterlierifleheld at gunpointbirthdaydead bodyjailhandcuffsmanhattan new york cityassassinold mandisguiseambulancesubwayone man armychild in perilhit by a cardouble crossshot in the legon the runattempted murderprologueliarrace against timepursuitwitnesssilencercorrupt copblack americanheart attackbirthday cakewoundfriendship between mentold in flashbackjail cellstreet lifehomicidedamsel in distressconstruction sitepartnerpolice officer shotblood on shirtone dayconvictvoice over lettersiegesnowingpolice raidextortionwilhelm screamflat tireseattle washingtonnotebooktestimonygun in mouthlast will and testamentsubway stationremorsestandoffhired killerparamedicpolice captainsawed off shotgunbakeryscene of the crimeepilogueconscienceshot in the handshirtreading a newspaperriddlenew york skylinekicking in a doorcrooked copmanslaughterrecipecourthouseliquor storefoot pursuiteye witnessbandaged handnypdsharpshooterrogue copshot in the sidetear gaslimpingalleywaychinatown manhattan new york cityprisoner transportdictaphonepetty thiefchild hostageevidence tamperinglockupgrand juryfriendship gone badfemale district attorneytracing a telephone callcop killed by a coplife changing decisionovertimeex partnerchinese laundryshooting out a car windowmarked for death (See All) |
Set within a year after the events of Batman Begins, Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and new district attorney Harvey Dent successfully begin to round up the criminals that plague Gotham City until a mysterious and sadistic criminal mastermind known only as the Joker appears in Gotham, creating a n …ew wave of chaos. Batman's struggle against the Joker becomes deeply personal, forcing him to "confront everything he believes" and improve his technology to stop him. A love triangle develops between Bruce Wayne, Dent and Rachel Dawes. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmsuspensesuperherotragedyheistpunkepicchrist allegorypolice proceduralcrime epic |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathmurderdeathfriendshiprevengekidnappingmoneybetrayalpoliticsprisonfeartortureescapefuneral …gangsterheroinvestigationdeceptionrobberyangercorruptionobsessionterrorismparanoiablackmailmafiainsanitysadismsurveillancerivalryevilhome invasionhopepanicjusticecourageself sacrificepolice brutalitypolice corruptionnear death experienceprison escape (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chasenightdarknessambiguous ending |
| Locations: | elevatormotorcyclehospitalbarrestauranthelicopterairplaneboatnightclubkitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice stationship …truckrooftopusaschool buscar bombfire truckcar motorcycle chasecar truck chaseschool bus driver (See All) |
| Characters: | security guardlawyerafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoopolice officernursedetective …hostagethieftough guylove trianglewarrioraction heropolice detectivevillainsnipersecretaryrussianchineseamerican abroadmayorpolice shootoutsniper riflepolice chasetruck driverengineerex soldierrussian mafiadeath of girlfriendship captainpolice dogpolice funeralself destruct (See All) |
| Period: | 2000szip line |
| Story: | female lawyercell phonehands tiedmass murderermenacesuit and tiesecret identityattorneyswat teamsociopathnewspaper headlinekicked in the facecover upnews reportfalse accusation …terroristshot in the backcar crashpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosionbare chested maleviolencefightbloodsequelinterviewdogkisstitle spoken by characterpartyknifechasethree word titlesurprise endingpistolfireshootoutcorpseshot to deathfistfightmachine gunhorseshot in the chestface slapshotgunrescueslow motion scenewritten by directorarrestgunfightbrawlfalling from heightmaskletterbased on comicshowdownrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbombsecond partinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvercriminalkung fuscientistreportersubjective cameragood versus evilflashlightjournalistassassinbound and gaggedbased on comic bookgangambushaxedisguiseambulancedeath of frienddrug dealermontagebridgeimpalementmixed martial artsprisonertied to a chairexploding carjudgeman with glassestrialno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armyassassinationchild in perilhit by a cardouble crosspolice officer killedvancigar smokingmarriage proposalbartenderduelattempted murderlimousineone against manyorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangercostumeclownkeyperson on fireelectrocutionpoisoncharacter's point of view camera shotmissionrace against timeevil manknocked outopening action scenebankstreet shootoutcourtmanipulationscarbodyguardexploding bodypolicewomandie hard scenariotied upthreatened with a knifebank robberysilencervigilantesubtitled scenecorrupt cophatestylized violencehenchmanmaniacak 47crime bossropeuzifalling down stairshand grenadegrenadedestructionburned aliveflyingwarehouseelectronic music scoremass murdergothiclawhelmetlifting someone into the aircowboy hathong kongmutilationjail cellwalkie talkiemobsterloss of loved oneexploding buildingkicked in the stomachblockbusterdesperationservantpress conferencejumping from heightfaked deathparking garageparadehonorrocket launcheranimal attackschizophreniasocial commentarybroken legmasked manpresumed deadwatching televisionduct tape over mouththugcrime scenedamsel in distressdivingprison guardtensionface painttelescopeexplosivecynicisminventorhatredimpostormercilessnesspower outagechaosgash in the facepool tabledeath threatevacuationsuper villainescape attemptfather figurebutlerpunched in the chestdark herodynamitejumping through a windowthrown through a windowassault riflebilliardsbooby trapaerial shotparachutetitle at the endconvictvoice over letterbulletproof vestbody landing on a cargasolinelonerpolice raiddark pastlens flarerescue missiontragic herogadgetlaughingbruiselasersightterrorist plotkilling spreedeath of loved onedc comicsrpgburned to deathferryexploding helicopterdaggernewspaper clippingcoinmoral dilemmagatling gunmedia coveragedrugged drinkmob bossrocketheroismnews reportershot through a windowreference to elvis presleybag of moneyaccountantmadmanmysterious manmagic trickface maskreturning character killed offrobbertimebombvigilantismhuman monsterarmored carcrutchestelling someone to shut upcomputer crackerdouble lifeacidskyscraperbank robberidealismbillionairenurse uniformno title at beginninghanging upside downburnt faceurban decaymind gamehelicopter crashanarchyhit by a truckvigilante justicedistrict attorneysawed off shotgunnihilismbusiness cardoffscreen killingcrashing through a windowaction violencescarecrowconsciencebody bagaltered version of studio logomoney launderingcorrupt policefight the systemcaperussian rouletteanarchistcar set on firefamous scorefilmed killingmafia bossmetal detectortwo way mirrorvideo footagedisfigured faceopen endedcamouflagefemale copoverturning carcrime fightertragic pastgarbage trucktragic endingmasked heromasked villainreference to abraham lincolncrowbarpsychological torturejailbreakprivate jetcockney accentfundraisertext messagebagpipesdog attackimprovised weaponburn victimceofingerprintpool hallprison wardenabandoned warehousebroken neckfamous linepencilwrongful arrestkicking in a doorjujitsuknocked out with a gun buttman with no namesocial decayvillain arrestedevil clowninnocent person killedmasked superherocrime spreesecret pastthrown from a carfictional cityreturning character with different actorballet dancerescaped mental patienttruckerpolice commissionersittingtragic villaingangstacoerciondecoyjumping from a rooftoptalk show hostgadgetryjob promotionbank vaultdetonatornewscasterbank heistkiller clowngadget carseaplaneruthlessnessbritish actor playing american charactercriminal mastermindman wearing a wigpsychological manipulationrescue attemptarmored truckcar keysfall to deathmob of reporterscomic heromasked vigilantepenthousemotorcycle stuntcorrupt businessmanbank managermaster servant relationshipfemale judgerottweilerpool cuesuper computervisionarygreen hairhomoeroticdual identitygas grenadefragments of glasshit by a busscarred faceburning moneycaught in a netanti villainman dressed as a womanshipping containerfalse confessionnational guardstar died before releaseclown makeupgrappling hookplaying cardstrapped to a bombthrown from heightlamborghinisecret laboratorywuxia fictionclown facedomestic terrorismevil laughterinterrogation roommasked criminalgeiger counterabandoned hospitalnumber in character's namesonarlifting a male into the airslide locked backjokerbroken anklecostumed heroescalationmaulingname tagambiguous titleshardcargo planepushed from heightrailyardwhite glovesappeared on tv newspile of moneyclown maskexplosives expertfacial disfigurementgothamnihilistcopycatface burnmachine pistolhuman bombvideoconferencingconflicted herodeath of cast member18 wheelerbatmanbroken boneexperimental technologythrown off a balconyflipping a coincouncilorburning a documentdeformed faceknife in shoedrug supplierconcept carcrime sagaelectronic music score in style of orchestral music scorethrown from a buildingblack maskevil smilebat signalparallel montageburning letterlack of trustsequel to a reboottossing a coinbullet proof automobileforeshadowegg timerfake nursefloodlightglasgow smilephone bombremote detonatorkilled in carletter bombthe jokerbroken limbchief executive officerflipping coinjoker cardbatman jokerbomb detonation devicecoin flipsarcastic clapping (See All) |
Set against the backdrop of 1977 Los Angeles, The Nice Guys opens when single father and licensed PI Holland March (Gosling) is hired to investigate the apparent suicide of famous porn star Misty Mountains. As the trail leads him to track down a girl named Amelia (Qualley), he encounters less licens …ed and less hands-off private eye Jackson Healey (Russell Crowe) and his brass knuckles, both hired by the young hippie. However, the situation takes a turn for the worse when Amelia vanishes and it becomes apparent that March wasn't the only party interested. As both men are forced to team up, they'll have to take on a world filled with eccentric goons, strippers dressed as mermaids and even a possible government conspiracy. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyblack comedyexperimental filmslapstick comedybuddy comedycorporate conspiracy |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathchristmasmurderdeathfriendshiprevengemoneybetrayalpoliticsfeartorturedrunkennessescapeinvestigation …deceptioncorruptionparanoiadysfunctional familyredemptionsadismhome invasionalcoholismpaniccouragenear death experienceunlikely hero (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | elevatortaxilos angeles californiamotorcyclehospitalbarswimming poolforesthotelairplanebathtubairportwoodswheelchairurban setting …apartmentpolice cargas stationcar explosionfire truckcar fire (See All) |
| Characters: | alcoholiclawyerafrican americanpolicefather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipteenage girldetectivedancerhostagetough guywarrioraction herohitman …secretarydaughtersingle fathermermaidgo go dancerself inflicted gunshot wound (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s20th centuryyear 1977 |
| Story: | female lawyerethnic slursociopathnewspaper headlinekicked in the facecover upracial slurnews reporttelephonecar crashwatching tvpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosion …bare chested malefightflashbackviolencefemale nuditynuditybloodbare breastsfemale frontal nuditydogfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterpartyknifelesbian kisschasethree word titlesurprise endingpistolfiretopless female nudityvoice over narrationshootouthigh heelsdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescuewritten by directorarrestgunfightbrawlbare buttfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointsunglassesbirthdayinterrogationhallucinationreference to jesus christrevolverstripperf wordfoot chasegay slurassassinambushcaliforniastrangulationambulancemansiondinertoiletfishexploding carman with glassesnundream sequenceanti herodisarming someonechild in perilhit by a cardouble crossbirthday partyunderwater scenevanfemme fatalecigar smokingshot in the legcoffeeshot in the foreheadbartenderon the runflash forwardskinny dippingattempted murderlimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerprologueprotestwidowerelectrocutionfantasy sequencepay phoneundercovermistaken identityrace against timesuitcasemissing personknocked outchristmas treebaseball batstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderbodyguardexploding bodyautomobilewitnesssuspicionthreatened with a knifeprofanityshot in the armhandgunsilencersingle parentstrong female characterhenchmanprivate detectiveak 47machismopornographyshavingfalling down stairspot smokinghand grenadegrenaderevelationassassination attemptreference to adolf hitlerscene during opening creditswalkie talkieoverallshollywood californiakicked in the stomachnosebleedphone boothjumping from heightfollowing someonesocial commentarygas maskthugstupiditybarefootcrime scenepump action shotgundamsel in distressreverse footageswitchbladestealing a carbraverycynicismhippiedual wieldmercilessnessporn starfalling to deathtitle appears in writingaquariumcigarette lighterpunched in the chestjumping through a windowthrown through a windowbooby traphot tubaerial shotwisecrack humorpollutionfilm producerdisfigurementbody landing on a carmustachenotebowlingbroken armmisogynysports carmoral dilemmaprivate investigatorshot through a windowmarijuana jointmale objectificationbriberyporn magazinemagic trickbreak inex cophiding in a closetcar drivingpistol whipexotic dancerblonde womanporn industrytwo man armyquick drawdisposing of a dead bodyfilm projectorfish tankwhodunitbuddy cophired killerurban decay13 year oldcostume partyvaletporn actressdistrict attorneyassistantbowling alleyreluctant herofall from heightone linerbusiness cardman kills a womanoffscreen killingpornographerhollywood signmacguffinsense of smellbreaking a windowpalm treecorrupt politicianaltered version of studio logoprosecutorashesmercedes benzfight the systemdrive by shootingcontract killerdecadencereading a newspapercorrupt officialtragic pastdistrustradio newsmale in bathtubstrangled to deathtommy gunprivate eyereference to richard nixonhedonismsocial decaychild with gunarm slingunicorngovernment conspiracybody paintcourthouseprotestorcard trickhidden gunchild swearingchild with a gunjumping out a windowdiscovering a dead bodycorporate crimegovernment corruptionhit with a chairbuddy moviecut armenglishwomanporn actorperson in a car trunkfemale objectificationpenthousebrass knucklesleft for deadprojectionistfilicidefilm reelpeep showreference to sherlock holmeslugerwoman hits a manbowling ballprotest signenforcerafrohit with a car doorfalling into a swimming poolarm castchild driving a carfalling down a hillfalling off a balconydefenestrationmother daughter estrangementnewspaper adreference to wonder womanman murders a womancollateral damagehiding in a car trunkkiller beeporno shopsuburbiaeating an appleporno filmtwenty dollar billyellow dresscorporate corruptionhit by a vanwearing clothes in a bathtubcar crashing into a treerolling down a hillsucker punchdyefalling through a glass roofsmogfalling on a carfilm canisterwriting on handcar showfifty dollar billhome aquariumautomobile industryauto showdye packburnt down housecut throatmermaid costumeburbank californiafiring guns from both handsreference to pocahontasu.s. department of justiceunderage driverarm breakingin bathtub with clothes onself driving carfalling asleep while drivingman in a bathtubrolling downhillblue paintenvelope of moneyplaying solitairechekhov's gunfemale prosecutorgiant bee (See All) |
| Subgenre: | conspiracymartial artssuspensesuperherotragedyheist gone wronghand drawn animationtraditional animation |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathpregnancymurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingrapebetrayalfeartortureescapegangsterinvestigationdeception …robberyobsessionparanoiamafiainsanityhumiliationgamblingsadismsurveillancehome invasiondeath of wifepanicmadnessnear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chaseambiguous ending |
| Locations: | elevatormotorcyclehospitalbarboatnightclubwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice cartruckrooftopyachtsewersex outside …car motorcycle chaseabandoned factorycar truck chasesex outdoorsghost train (See All) |
| Characters: | security guardprostitutehusband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorteenage girlpolice officerdetectivepolicemanhostagetough guy …warrioraction herohitmanpolice detectiveuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutpolice chaseengineer (See All) |
| Story: | cell phonecar rolloverimplied sexsecret identityjoggingsociopathnewspaper headlinekicked in the facenews reportcar crashpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosionbare chested male …flashbackviolencefightsexcharacter name in titlebloodmale nuditygunkisscigarette smokingphotographknifechasesurprise endingpistolfirevoice over narrationshootoutcorpseblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenecameraarrestgunfightbrawlfalling from heightmaskbased on comicshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatbombinterrogationcaferevolvercriminalkung fusubjective cameragood versus evilfoot chasegay slurflashlightbraassassinbased on comic bookambushaxeambulancemansionmixed martial artsnonlinear timelineexploding carno opening creditsanti heroone man armyhit by a cardouble crosspolice officer killedcigar smokingcoffeeshot in the foreheadon the runattempted murderpublic nudityone against manylibraryorganized crimebinocularsbeaten to deathdangercostumeprologuescreamingelectrocutionattackfugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotrace against timestatueknocked outtough girlcollege studentlightningopening action scenebankscene during end creditsmanipulationbodyguardtragic eventpremarital sexvigilantecasinostylized violencehenchmanak 47crime bosseavesdroppinghand grenadegrenadeassassination attemptgothicheavy rainshot in the stomachhelmetmutantcomawalkie talkiemobsterloss of loved onekicked in the stomachloss of wifenosebleeddesperationjumping from heightrape victimrocket launchercarnivalrapistaction heroinecrushed to deathmasked manfemale warriorthugcrime scenepump action shotgunface paintbloody noseexplosiveimpostormanhuntmercilessnesssuper villaindespairmentorframe upbutleramusement parkpunched in the chestdark herobooby trapaerial shotmusical numbersuperheroinetitle at the endrainstormdisfigurementknife throwingpublic humiliationtragic herogadgetlaughingmisogynydeath of loved onedc comicsnewspaper clippingframed for murderflat tirephoto albummob bosstracking deviceenglishman abroadshot through a windowbazookanarrated by characteryellingface maskalleyfinal showdowntaserhiding in a closetrobberjunkyardtimebombstrongmanmoney problemsvigilantismarmored carcomputer crackerfreakcomiclibrarianacidno title at beginningurban decayinsane asylummessageninjitsushot in the eyevigilante justicebased on graphic noveloffscreen killingcrashing through a windowscuba divingjudocapewoman in lingeriemafia bosshit with a shoveloverturning carembezzlementspeedboatcrime fighterwoman fights a manvaultcarouselmasked heropsychological torturetoy guntheme parktrapdoorcockney accentone woman armywanted posterabandoned warehouseman hits a womananti heroineevil clownteenage heroattempted robberysecret roomhackingticketfictional cityescaped mental patientscrapbookpolice commissionershotexploding boattragic villainmacecityscapetime bombdecoygadgetryhit with a chairsurprise during end creditswoman punches a mangadget carlaughcriminal mastermindpregnant woman murderedsong and dancearmored truckdocksman fights a womanmale singermasked vigilanterobbery gone awrytelling a jokebeaten upgargoyleharpoonman punches a womansuper computerwoman in a wheelchairnarcissistgreen haircaged humanblowing a kissshipping containerhenchwomanhit with a frying pannight cityscapeclown makeupgrappling hookplaying cardmallethand gunloud shirtfreakshowsmoke grenadeshot in the bellyquitting jobbowler hatjokerflipping carimposterlocked in a cagecostumed heromaster apprentice relationshipvideo messagefemale vigilantesmoke bombwaking up from a comaamusement park ridebatmobilesexual encounterejection seatfunhousehall of mirrorsshot in headcircus freaksex on roofloss of sanitybatcavecamera shot of a woman's legsknockout gasabandoned amusement parkbearded ladybuzzerdaughter father relationshipdragged along the groundacid burnarkham asylumbat signalbatarangchemical factorydescent into madnesspunched in the face multiple timesgotham cityaspiring comediansemi tractor trailersupervillian originwhite paintshooting through the ceilingshoulder launched missilebatman joker (See All) |
In Seattle, the successful forensic psychiatrist and college professor Jack Gramm is in evidence since he was responsible for the condemnation of the serial killer Jon Forster, influencing the jury to sentence him to the death row. Jon accuses Jack of manipulation, inducing one witness and sister of … one of his victims to testify against him. On the eve of Jon's execution, Jack receives a phone call telling him that he has only eighty-eight minutes of life, while a killer is copycatting Jon, killing women with the same "modus-operandi" and is investigated by Seattle Slayer Task Force. With the support of associate Shelly Barnes, an FBI agent, his friend Frank Parks, and his assistant Kim Cummings, Jack investigates some weird and problematic students, a security guard of the campus and the woman with whom he had one night stand. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | murderdeathrapeprisondrinkingtortureinvestigationparanoiaguiltexecutionmurder investigationpolice investigationmurder of sister |
| Mood: | murder trialrainneo noir |
| Locations: | courtroomelevatortaximotorcyclebarairplanerooftoptaxi drivercar explosioncar bombfire truckcar on fireapartment firemotorcycle killer |
| Characters: | security guardsister sister relationshiplawyerpolicefather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girlteacherserial killerstudentpolicemanteacher student relationshippsychiatrist …professorasian americanex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipuncle niece relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1997 |
| Story: | fbi agentcell phonetape recordingphoneburglarynewspaper headlinefbiwomanshot in the backshootingwatching tvexplosionflashbackviolencefemale nudity …number in titlebloodinterviewgunfemale rear nuditydancingtitle spoken by characterlesbian kisssurprise endingpantiespistoltelephone callfireshootoutcorpseshot to deathshot in the headcomputercatdrinkfalling from heightheld at gunpointbombrunningdead bodycollegeclassroomflashlightbrabound and gaggedstrangulationambulancethroat slittingtied to a chairexploding carjudgetrialsearchlatex glovesflash forwardconfessionprologueumbrellaproduct placementscreamuniversitycourtmanipulationamerican flagpursuitsuspiciondie hard scenariohandgunclassobscene finger gesturetwinropetv newsfalling down stairsbreaking and enteringloss of loved onebuttocksnosebleedvideotapepsychologistfemale tied upparking garagerapistdead womanmilkclockcelebrationburglarrap musicchaosdeath threatevacuationframe updeath of sisterone daysuspectdead woman with eyes opensmokeframed for murderseattle washingtonlaptop computerfiremanbreak inpistol whiplecturealarmjuryspreadeaglehanging upside downlistening to a radioscalpeldeath rowcookiescene of the crimekitednawrongful convictionporscheloss of sisterforgerycollege campustime for titlewoman shotoverhead camera shotcapital punishmentblack catradio newstwin sistergroupiedoormanpet catpackagegagreal timevideo cassettetear on cheekstairwellpersonal assistantapple computertortured to deathseaplaneuniversity professorpocket knifetelevision broadcastfire engineforensicslethal injectionloud musicwalking in the rainescort servicecount downdriving in the rainkite flyingsearch warrantguilty verdictbomb threatfree willdead sisterdictaphonecry for helpelectric toothbrushlistening to a car radioblackberryreference to jeffrey dahmerreference to ted bundytask forcecall for helpconference roomstegosauruscopycat murdermissing petsleepmaskuniversity campusmilk and cookiespinwheelsee through blousebomb scareburgundyseattle space needlereference to msnbcapple laptopforensic psychologistpulleyriding motorcyclecellular phone traceoverhead projectorsmashed car windshieldbluetoothchocolate chip cookieperrier waterblock and tacklehydroplanesuspicious packageamerican flag lapel pinchecking one's watchdelayed executionladder truckphone tracewalther p99 (See All) |
Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best friend is pressured by his girlfriend Sylvia to find a job, but Jim is more interested in hanging out and making cash from small heists, while trying t …o get a law enforcement job so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | psychopathpregnancymurderdeathfriendshipdrugsdrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionmemoryrobberyangercorruptiontheftdrug use …datingunemployment (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | mexicolos angeles californiabarurban settingpolice car |
| Characters: | lawyerprostituteafrican americanhusband wife relationshippolicefriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoopolice officerpolicemandancerthieflatinoex soldier |
| Story: | playing poolgrocery storefbishot in the backshootingwatching tvpunched in the facebeatingexplosionviolencefightbloodgunkisscigarette smoking …dancingphotographpartychasepistolshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine gunshot in the chesturinationshot in the headshotguncomputerdrinkletterlierifleheld at gunpointbeersunglassesrunningdead bodymarijuanafoot chasegay slurdrug dealerthroat slittingeatingprologueliarreadingcorrupt copblack americantwenty somethinganswering machinepot smokinggrenadewatching a moviemilkmexicanhookermiddle eastbreakupmobile phonespanishjob interviewsmugglingpool tablepunched in the stomachconvenience storekicked in the crotchpost traumatic stress disorderspecial forcesdeceitbrushing teethgovernment agentreckless drivingillegal immigrantlyingstreet gangdrug smugglingnight visiondrunk drivingdrug dealdrug traffickingmercy killingcolombiainterracial coupleironingbreaking a bottle over someone's headlapdunwed pregnancystealing moneybilingualvisamexican immigrantlatin americanhomeland securityrecruitmilitary veteranlos angeles police departmentsurrogate brotherpolygraphurine samplejob huntingvinegarturkey basterpersian gulf war (See All) |
Will Graham is a former FBI agent who recently retired to Florida with his wife Molly and their young son. Graham was a 'profiler'; one who profiles criminal's behavior and tries to put his mind into the minds of criminals to examine their thoughts while visiting crime scenes. Will is called out of …his self-imposed retirement at the request of his former boss Jack Crawford to help the FBI catch an elusive serial killer, known to the press as the 'Tooth Fairy', who randomly kills whole families in their houses during nights of the full moon and leaves bite marks on his victims. To try to search for clues to get into the mind of the killer, Will has occasional meetings with Dr. Hannibal Lecktor, a charismatic but very dangerous imprisoned serial killer that Will captured years earlier which nearly drove him insane from the horrific encounter that nearly cost Will's life. With some help and hindrance, Will races against the clock before the next full moon when the 'Tooth Fairy' will strike again. Elsewhere, a local photographer named Francis Dollarhyde, the killer that Will is looking for, struggles to stay undetected while seeing a hope of redemption when be begins a relationship with a blind woman who is not aware of his double life. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmsuspense |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathmurderdeathkidnappingprisontortureinvestigationguiltinsanitysadismhome invasioncannibalismblindnessmadness …murder of a police officermurder of family (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirslasherstylization |
| Locations: | beachforestairplanewoodswheelchairpolice station |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooserial killerdetectivehostagehomosexualityvillainpsychiatristmysterious killer |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | fbi agentcell phonefax transmissionvoice recordinggrocery shoppingman cryingphoneblack eyetape recordersociopathnewspaper headlinecharacter says i love youfbiwomantelephone …shootingcar accidentbare chested malebased on novelviolencebloodone word titleguncigarette smokingphotographtelephone callshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splattermirrorshot in the chestshotgungunfightkissingshowdownheld at gunpointrevolvercriminalgood versus evilgay slurjournalistambushstabbed in the chesttied to a chairman with glassescultanti heroshot in the legstalkerhotel roomperson on firemistaken identityrace against timeevil manstalkingtrappremarital sexwashington d.c.freeze framesupermarketelectronic music scoregothicvideotapefloridapsychohome movieparking garagecrying manwhite housemental institutioncrime scenepump action shotguncannibalgash in the facemental hospitalpsychotronicmiami floridapolice officer shotjumping through a windowmurder of a childdisfigurementtigernotekilling spreeburned to deathholding handsserial murderpsychopathic killerveterinarianhuman monsterpolice officer shot in the chestbroken mirrorbearded mankiss on the lipsscene of the crimeblind womanpalm treepsychoanalysisdarkroompsychological torturewatching a videoman on firebaltimore marylandsadistic psychopathtoilet paperbreaking a mirrorpsychosisnewspaper reporterwoman in dangerdepravityman in a wheelchairslide showtalking to oneselfset on fireposing for a photographcriminal mastermindcoming out of retirementst. louis missouriliterary adaptationweirdofamily in dangerslide projectorends with freeze frameforensicsphone conversationfamous songoedipus complexanthropophagusneonreference to the new york timestwo killerscharacter appears on front page of a newspaperreference to houdinicode breaking8 trackreference to harry houdiniprofilervisually impaired personclimbing a ropefamily photohomicide investigationlighting a cigarette for a womantabloid reporterfirearm pointed at the cameraphoto labphotograph in newspaperreference to william blakefbi profilerhannibal lecterface slashedgin and tonichaving picture takenbalding mannote read aloudcamera flashmalevolencevhs videoex fbi agentlighting a cigarette for someonepreventing a murderforensic psychiatristmuzzle flashphreakingpunching one's fist into a mirrorred dragontied to a wheelchair (See All) |
A mafia boss and his family are relocated to a sleepy town in France under the witness protection program after snitching on the mob. Despite the best efforts of CIA Agent Stansfield ('Tommy Lee Jones' (qv)) to keep them in line, Fred Manzoni ('Robert De Niro' (qv)), his wife Maggie ('Michelle Pfeif …fer' (qv)) and their children Belle ('Dianna Agron' (qv)) and Warren ('John D'Leo' (qv)) can't help but revert to old habits and blow their cover by handling their problems the "family" way, enabling their former mafia cronies to track them down. Chaos ensues as old scores are settled in the unlikeliest of settings. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageblack comedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengeprisongangsterrobberydysfunctional familymafiaredemptionsadismunrequited lovemurder of a police officerfirst lovemurder of family |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | villagehospitalbeachcarsmall townpolice stationfrancetrain stationcatholic churchschool teacherfire station |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipteacherbullyhitmanteacher student relationshipamerican abroadmayor …catholic priestneighbor neighbor relationshipteacher student sexjewish american (See All) |
| Story: | phone tapfbi agentwalkmanblack eyeblack and white scenefalse identitysociopathnewspaper headlinecharacter says i love youkicked in the facefbiwomanmassacreshot in the backpunched in the face …beatingexplosiontwo word titlebased on novelflashbackviolencebloodcigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterknifechasevoice over narrationbased on bookshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenewritten by directorgunfightheld at gunpointsunglassessex standing upf wordfoot chasenewspaperstrangulationmontagestabbed to deathsuicide attemptprisonerstabbed in the chestweaponnonlinear timelineno opening creditsanti herochild in perilhit by a carpolice officer killedshot in the foreheadorganized crimebinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathfantasy sequencepay phoneproduct placementdeath of childcollege studentattempted rapehigh school studentautomobilewitnessprofanitysilencertypewritersubtitled scenefreeze framestrong female characterak 47crime bossuzisupermarketburned aliveassassination attemptfarcemobsterkicked in the stomachphone boothculture clashbrooklyn new york citystrong female leadrocket launchergun fupicnicbroken legpassportreverse footageswitchbladeprison guardbloody nosesevered fingerdual wielditalian americanrejectionkicked in the crotcharchival footagedynamitemurder of a childbarbecuelens flarebroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentalarm clockflat tiremob bosshit with a baseball batmarijuana jointbarking doghigh school teacherfirearmgerman shepherdconfessionaldisposing of a dead bodyyoung version of characterinformantx raybody in a trunkgreenhousestakeoutbloody body of childpearl necklaceemergency roomplumbermercedes benzcontract killermafia bossexploding househit with a hammerfrenchmanwoman smokergoth girlshot through a doorwitness protectionfingerprintarmorywiretappingmob hitnormandytear on cheekfederal agentautomatic weapontitle spoken by narratortime bombmemoirreference to frank sinatrahundred dollar billcareer criminalsafe housechild murders a childreference to jimi hendrixteen violencepunched in the nosewitness protection programboy killedchild uses a gunkleptomaniacreference to dwight d. eisenhowerfalse passportchild shotreference to al caponechild knocked unconsciousfight in the restroomfitting inwater pollutionbitten by a dogmovie screeningrocket propelled grenadereference to david lettermanchild shot in the chestdragged by a carfamily dogimprovised explosive devicereference to dean martinreference to martin scorsesesevered thumbfrench stereotyperose gardenopening creditshit teamschool newspapervolvo carwriting memoirshandlerslurping a drink with a strawpeugeot 205reference to dumbobarbeque grillhair in curlersschool papertop ten list (See All) |
JJ 'Jake' Gittes is a private detective who seems to specialize in matrimonial cases. He is hired by Evelyn Mulwray when she suspects her husband Hollis, builder of the city's water supply system, of having an affair. Gittes does what he does best and photographs him with a young girl but in the ens …uing scandal, it seems he was hired by an impersonator and not the real Mrs. Mulwray. When Mr. Mulwray is found dead, Jake is plunged into a complex web of deceit involving murder, incest, and municipal corruption all related to the city's water supply. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracycult filmblack comedysuspensepolitical conspiracy |
| Themes: | brutalitymurderdeathfriendshipmoneybetrayalpoliticsadulteryfeartorturedrunkennessgangsterinvestigationdeceptionincest …extramarital affairracismcorruptionparanoiadysfunctional familysurveillancehome invasion (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chasenight |
| Locations: | mexicolos angeles californiabeachrestaurantbathtubdesertwaterapartmentpolice stationfarmofficerooftopusayachtfollowing someone in a car |
| Characters: | security guardsister sister relationshiplawyerhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshippolice officerdetectivehostagehitmanpolice detectivemaidsecretary …employer employee relationshipmayorpolice chasefishermanengineercoronerchinese american (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | implied sexethnic slurnewspaper headlinecover upracial slurfalse accusationwomanshot in the backtelephonecar crashpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingbare chested malefight …violencefemale nuditymale nudityone word titlecigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterknifesurprise endingpistolshowertelephone callcorpseshot to deathfistfighthorseshot in the chestface slapshot in the headrescuecamerabrawlsecretshowdownrifleheld at gunpointplace name in titledead bodyinterrogationhandcuffsrevolverambushmansionbridgewidowmapanti herofishingdouble crossfemme fataledrowningattempted murderbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprotestevil manknocked outfarmerdomestic violencelong takeconvertibletragic eventthreatpremarital sexsuspicionthreatened with a knifeshot in the armhandgunhenchmanprivate detectivescandaleyeglasseseavesdroppingshavingsabotagevandalismmorguekicked in the stomachnosebleedimpersonationrape victimfollowing someonescammexicanthugcrime scenehaunted by the pastswitchbladeimpostormillionaireplot twistrowboatescape attemptaquariumbutlerpunched in the chestdark heroautopsyaccidental killingwisecrack humordisfigurementdark pastlieutenantloss of husbandmelancholypolitical corruptionprivate investigatorsouthern accenttaking a photographdirector cameoex copset uphomageassumed identitybarbergardenerreal estatelawsuitretirement homeknocked unconsciousshot in the eyepocket watchkiss on the lipsgreat depressiondambusiness cardman kills a womanpalm treealtered version of studio logopondfamous scoreorchestral music scoretragic pasttragic endingdistrustchinatownbarbershopfade to blackfamous linetrespassingtycoonsocial decaycocktaildroughtman slaps a womansecret pastbarber shopcity hallorangegovernment corruptionprotective malebloody facecrutchcorrupt businessmansnoopingobituarytelling a jokebeaten uphidden truthlandownerscapegoatorchardends with deathcaught in a liedishonestypolitical cover upmystery womancity councilincestuous relationshipjazz scoremusic score features pianoyawningreservoirsad endingnaked dead mansevered noselos angeles storm drainhard boiledshocking truthphoto labtelephoto lenschinatown los angelessalt waterreference to confuciusmale slaps femalenose bandageyawnbandaged nosewater rightskilled in a carlighting cigarette for womanlos angeles riverco worker co worker relationshiphall of recordsreal estate fraudshot while trying to escapecatalina island californiahanging up without saying goodbyecatalinareal estate scam (See All) |
Light Turner, a bright student, stumbles across a mystical notebook that has the power to kill any person whose name he writes in it. Light decides to launch a secret crusade to rid the streets of criminals. Soon, the student-turned-vigilante finds himself pursued by a famous detective known only by … the alias L. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedyconspiracy theoryteen horrorsupernatural horror |
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengesurrealismsuicidekidnappingbetrayalsupernatural powerbullyingpolice investigationnear death experience |
| Mood: | goreanimehigh schoolcar chasepoetic justice |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantpolice stationpolice carfire truck |
| Characters: | african americanfather son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooteenage girlteenage boypolice officerdetectivepolice detectiveself mutilationsingle father |
| Story: | fbi agentcell phonesecret identityswat teamcaucasiannewspaper headlinecharacter says i love youfbinews reportcar crashpunched in the facecar accidentexplosionbare chested maletwo word title …violencefightbloodgunkissphotographtitle spoken by characterchasesurprise endingpistolfireblood splattermachine gunslow motion scenefalling from heightheld at gunpointf wordsubjective camerafoot chasesevered headanti herodisarming someonehit by a carunderwater scenefemme fatalelimousinehotel roombased on tv seriesbased on mangamini skirtproduct placementrace against timeamerican flagexploding bodyobscene finger gesturelove interestsubtitled sceneheart attacksingle parentfalling down stairshand grenadeelectronic music scoreheavy rainice creamexploding buildingpress conferencejumping from heightladdermind controlparking garagefollowing someonecameotokyo japanstealing a carconstruction sitestabbed in the throatpower outageplot twistexploding headundercover agentbulletproof vestcellphoneraised middle fingernewspaper clippingmoral dilemmaprivate investigatorseattle washingtonmedia coveragetext messagingblood on camera lensvillain played by lead actormysterious manbloopers during creditsnotebookpistol whipold dark houseteenage lovespiral staircasebully comeuppancepocket watchvigilante justiceferris wheeloffscreen killingbased on animefilmed killingrepeated linerighteous ragechild molesterlive actionprivate jetpsychotronic filmabsent motherhostage situationadaptationdutch anglesurprise during end creditsskypecheerleadinghigh school footballgym classteenage angstsex offenderhidden identitynew york statemass deathmass suicideevil laughterevil godstolen police carwoman murders a manstabbed with a forkwaking up from a comadeath in titleblack lives matterfemale sociopathplaying godprom nightvow of silenceseattle space needlechased by policejumping to deathopening creditscomputer roomlive action remake of animeshinigamiten years (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: | independent filmcult filmblack comedydark comedytragedy |
| Themes: | psychopathmurderdeathfriendshipinfidelitydrugsjealousydrinkinginvestigationrobberytheftobsessiondeath of motherdrug useinsanity …celebrityunrequited lovetraumaprejudiceamnesia (See All) |
| Mood: | satireneo noirnightmare |
| Locations: | motellos angeles californiahospitalbarrestaurantswimming poolsmall townpolice carroad triproad moviecar theftnew mexicocar on fire |
| Characters: | security guardlawyerfemale protagonisthusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctornursepolicemanactorwriterhostage …thiefactressbest friendnative americanhitmanwaitresssecretarysheriffsex with secretary (See All) |
| Story: | motel roomkeysirreverencetape recordernewspaper headlinecharacter says i love youglassesracial slurwomanshootingwatching tvpunched in the facecar accidentviolencesex …character name in titlenuditybloodgunkissknifelesbian kisschasepistoltelephone callcryingshootoutshot to deathunderwearblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headcomputerdrinkheld at gunpointtearsbirthdaycafehallucinationtelevisionreportergay slurassassinambulancemansiondinertied to a chairfishroommatejourneybartendergunshotstalkerhotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueon the roadsuitcasepursuitdatedeath of husbandwitnesssilencertherapygaragerecord playerbirthday cakesoap operarace relationsrome italyrecordingcowboy hatpatienthollywood californiacrying womancrushtv showcrying manrealitymale underwearduct tape over mouththugstupiditystealing a carinnocencecynicismblood on faceco workerdelusionaquariumarizonadead mansalesmanbowlingnervous breakdownsexual assaultbriefspsychoticcoffee shopfirst datetv commercialfish tanknurse uniformdrug dealscene of the crimewhite briefstv studiokansascross countrytelevision setroadtripfemale bartenderignoranceoklahomagagleaving homesmilingundershirtpost 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) |
A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, Welles relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into … obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town private eye. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracycult filmsuspensefish out of waterpsycho thriller |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathmurderdeathrevengesuicidekidnappingmoneybetrayalprisonfeartortureescapefilmmakinginvestigation …deceptionangercorruptionobsessionparanoiasadismsurveillanceevilhome invasionhollywoodcrueltypanicdeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirdarkness |
| Locations: | moteltaxilos angeles californiahospitalnew york citybarswimming poolcemeterybusairportwheelchairstrip clubbrothelfire truck |
| Characters: | lawyerprostitutehusband wife relationshiptattoodetectivebabyhostagefilm directorpimp |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | cell phonetape recordersociopathcharacter says i love youkicked in the facecover upshot in the backtelephoneshootingpunched in the facebeatingbare chested maleviolencefightsex …female nuditynumber in titlebloodmale nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybondagegunfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingnipplesphotographtitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nudityknifechasesurprise endingpistoltelephone callfirecorpsedigit in titleshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestbrawlbare buttfalling from heightmasklettershowdownheld at gunpointsunglassesinterrogationprostitutioncriminalstripperf wordfoot chasegay slurbound and gaggedstrangulationambulancemansionthroat slittingimpalementwidowstabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestman with glassesnundisarming someoneacronym in titledouble crosslimousinelibrarybinocularsbeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backsuburbperson on firepay phoneundercovermissing personevil manlightningdiaryshot in the shoulderbodyguardthreatpremarital sexthreatened with a knifesilencerarsonrunawayprivate detectiveeavesdroppingpornographyuzianswering machineundergroundburned aliverevelationheavy rainscene during opening creditssexual abuserecordingstabbed in the stomachhollywood californiakicked in the stomachvideotapedesperationsadomasochismbrooklyn new york cityfaked deathhomicidemasked manmechanicduct tape over mouththugcrossbowcynicismhatredkickingstabbed in the neckheadphonesmiami floridabutlersenatorpunched in the chestsafethrown through a windowbookstoreknife fightfilm producerrainstormgasolineburned to deathmasked killerprivate investigatorsouthern accentdead girlimpersonating a police officerpervertabandoned buildingmysterious mansidekickporn magazineshot in the neckpistol whipvideo storepictureporn industryloss of daughterbrooklyn bridgesexual perversionfilm projectormasochismclimbing through a windowdegradationmessageunderworldbody in a trunkpornographercrashing through a windowsnuff filmpalm treekicked in the headstabbed in the shoulderfilmed killingdecadencegarbage truckknife murderwatching a videosex shopprivate eyecleveland ohiocriminal investigationabandoned warehousewiretappingguillotinedepravityvinylred light districtmistreatmentsuper 8mmsexual sadismsexual torturesexual crueltyfilm reelporn directorvideotaped sexfiendviolent sexwall safemicrofilmpornographic videodeviant sexunusual sex act8mmpainful sexporno shopsadomasochism clothingback alleyadult bookstoregimp maskhall of recordsmeat processing plantharrisburg pennsylvania (See All) |
Every seven years in an unsuspecting town, The Tournament takes place. A battle royale between 30 of the world's deadliest assassins. The last man standing receiving the $10,000,000 cash prize and the title of Worlds No 1, which itself carries the legendary million dollar a bullet price tag.
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedy |
| Themes: | psychopathpregnancymurderdeathrevengesuicidemoneydrinkingtorturedrunkennessescapedeceptionredemptionguiltgambling …sadismsurveillanceexecutiondeath of wifevengeanceself sacrificemurder of an innocent person (See All) |
| Mood: | goreraincar chasenightone nightmurder suicide |
| Locations: | motorcyclebartrainchurchhotelsmall townbusfarmpolice carenglandtruckrooftopstrip clubgas stationbrazil …train stationbus driverwater tortureshootout in a church (See All) |
| Characters: | alcoholicpriesthitmanasiansniperrussianchineseamerican abroadsniper rifleself mutilationrussian soldierformer soldierself surgeryalcoholic priest |
| Story: | cell phonestrip barhands tied behind backdriving at nightcar rolloverman cryinggunshot woundred dresskicked in the facechampagnenews reportapologymassacreshot in the backcar crash …punched in the facecar accidentexplosiontwo word titleviolencefightflashbackfemale nudityblooddogcigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingpistolshowertelephone callfirevoice over narrationshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecomputerrifleheld at gunpointdead bodycafebathroomhandcuffsprayerrevolvercompetitionalcoholcombatstripperf wordsurvivalassassincandlestrangulationvideo camerastabbingmontagetoiletstabbed in the chestexploding carno opening creditsfemme fatalecigar smokingshot in the legdrowningcoffeeshot in the foreheadbartenderconfessionlimousinehotel roombeaten to deathstabbed in the backprologueperson on fireproduct placementrace against timeevil manknocked outshot in the shouldermanipulationscarmartial artistcontestexploding bodyneck breakingsuspiciontied upchampionthreatened with a knifeshot in the armsilencerobscene finger gesturepubstrong female charactermaniacak 47machismotv newsuzianswering machinehand grenadegrenadedestructionbulletkilling an animalassassination attemptmass murderlooking at oneself in a mirrorshot in the stomachsecurity cameracrucifixnosebleedasian womanphone boothjumping from heightsevered handcovered in bloodclubirishsheepfaked deathstrong female leadparking garagetournamentdead womanmexican standoffcrushed to deathwhiskeydivingstealing a carsurveillance camerasevered fingerfight to the deathgash in the facemillionaireconvenience storekicked in the crotchmiami floridacigarette lighterspecial forcesstabbed in the leghit on the headexploding headjumping through a windowthrown through a windowblood on shirtwedding ringdisfigurementbody landing on a carraised middle fingerbettrailerdead woman with eyes openlasersightdrugged drinktracking devicedead dogclose up of eyesfemale assassinimpersonating a police officershot through a windowsermonbazookablood on camera lenssuffocationprayingsaving a lifetablegun in mouthspit in the facekilling a dogfemale fighterhead blown offtelephone boothremorselecturelighterparkourtexanstandoffstabbed in the armponytailbroken mirrorprizeburnt faceexploding trucksawed off shotguncrashing through a windowfemale martial artistepiloguesunrisefinger cut offkimonosleeping in a carhijackingcontract killerfilmed killingmurder of wifecountdownbettingrighteous ragewoman fights a manjumpingslaughterhouseman on firefrenchmanpole dancerpool of bloodtrapdoormurder of a nude womananti heroinebreaking a mirrorcctvknocked out with a gun buttgreat britainpole dancingfreewaynews footageknife held to throatdead woman on floorwhite coatjumpwoman's neck brokenmoney falling through the airgarroteman fights a womanwoman shot in the foreheadmicrowavemost dangerous gamesuitcase of moneytime limitdouble decker buskicked in the chestnunchuckspersonal growthdawnfragments of glasshit by a busroom servicespit takekilled in an elevatorstabbed in the bellygame of deathplayerliverpudlianhit with a rifle buttchinese womanmanic laughterpeepholeclappingprofessional hitmurder of a pregnant womantoilet bowlsign of the crossmeat hookabandoned churchblood on wallwoman murders a manhunting knifecontract killinghead held underwaterblood on clotheslast man standingfree runningtanker truckman murders a womanface woundshooting a womanexploding trailerloading a gunshot through the floormurder of a womanwoman murders a womanfemale sniperwoman wearing a g stringrunning across a roofsaved at the last secondstanding on a tablegame of survivalthrown out of a bargenuflectingjumping on a moving vehicleknife held to someone's throatsaved from drowningsetting someone on firebreaking an armthrown through glassdetectordisguised as a priestinjured womanjump from bridgesuffocated with a plastic bagcar flying through the airdifficulty walkingshooting out a car windowbasement parkingdesecrating a churchforced vomitingfree runnerreplayslashed in the cheekwoman wearing a hat (See All) |
Bill Pope (Ryan Reynolds) is a CIA agent on a mission in London tracking down a shadowy hacker nicknamed "The Dutchman." When he gets mysteriously ambushed and killed, an experimental procedure is used to transfer his memories into dangerous convict Jericho Stewart (Kevin Costner). When he wakes up …with the CIA agent's memories, his mission is to find The Dutchman and make the deal with him before the hacker launches ICBM's and starts World War III. But complications soon arise and the mission turns personal. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyindependent filmblack comedysuspensefish out of water |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathmurderdeathrevengekidnappingmoneybetrayalprisonfeartortureescapeweddinginvestigationdeception …memoryrobberydeath of fatherterrorismparanoiaredemptionsurveillancehome invasionpanicunlikely hero (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | car in watertaximotorcyclebeachrestaurantchurchhelicopterairplanebuslondon englandairportpolice cartaxi driverlaboratorysubmarine …car explosionsuvfire truckfishing boatabandoned factorycar firehumveenuclear submarinecar into water (See All) |
| Characters: | security guardhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorteachersoldierhostagetough guywarrioraction heroprofessorsniperrussian …germanamerican abroadsniper riflepolice chaseamerican in the ukself destruct (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | cell phoneshackledcar rolloverburglaryswat teamsociopathnews reportterroristshot in the backcar crashpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosionbare chested male …fightflashbackviolencebloodone word titlecigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingpistolshowerfireshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescuearrestgunfightbrawlshowdownheld at gunpointsunglassesinterrogationcafepianohandcuffscriminalf wordsubjective cameraspyfoot chasebound and gaggedstrangulationaxeambulancebridgeimpalementwidowstabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chesttied to a chairsubwaynonlinear timelineexploding carno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armychild in perildouble crossunderwater scenepolice officer killedvanshot in the legshot in the foreheadon the runattempted murderone against manylibrarybeaten to deathdangerkeyelectrocutionfugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotmissionundercoverproduct placementmistaken identityrace against timeknocked outopening action scenestreet shootoutshot in the shoulderscarbodyguardinjectiondeath of husbandlaptoploss of fatherratmercenarysemiautomatic pistolsecret agentobscene finger gestureespionageciasubtitled scenearsoneavesdroppingmissilesabotageburned aliveassassination attemptelectronic music scorehypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrortold in flashbacktied to a bedsecurity camerawalkie talkiebeardkicked in the stomachwristwatchschizophreniafemale killercrushed to deathpassportduct tape over mouththugcameoprison guardnicknamestealing a carstabbed in the throatmanhuntmercilessnessdeath threatspecial forcespunched in the chestassault rifleaerial shotcommandoundercover agentconvictraised middle fingergasolineduct tapeloss of husbandrelease from prisonterrorist plotgovernment agentplaying pianomoral dilemmashot multiple timestracking devicefemale assassinsatellitetext messagingshot through a windowcia agentbag of moneygardeningpickpockettaserstuffed animalpistol whipsubway stationarmored carcomputer crackermegalomaniacfemale spycommando unitpharmacycomputer hackerhit by a truckgun actionembassydeath rowhead injuryman kills a womanmacguffinwoman kills a mansubmachine gunbullet woundbleeding to deathgurneyanarchistcar set on firepawnshoptwo way mirrorcommando raidoverturning carrepeated lineairfieldtied up while barefootprivate jetcockney accentimprovised weaponceoexploding airplaneprison wardenabandoned warehousesolitary confinementnuclear weaponsbilingualisminnocent person killedx rayed skeletonthrown from a carnuclear threattortured to deathspaniardbig ben londonbrain surgerybritish actor playing american characterex special forcesfire fightcareer criminalchange of heartflash drivewest virginiatranquilizer dartcomputer programmermultiple personality disorderthrown through a windshielduh 1 huey helicoptergoateepiano lessonhenchwomanimplanthit with a car doorcode namepack of moneyair force basemaximum security prisonlondon undergroundbrain scanuh 60 blackhawk helicopterlondon eyecattle prodescape from custodyneurosurgeonaxe throwingplane shot downreference to george orwellimplanted memorytelevision interviewexperimental technologyintelligence officerhelmet camerauniversity campusdelawareball peen hammerbrain implantcar off bridgedeath row inmateeurocopter as355 twin squirrelhairbrushcyber terroristcyberterrorismcell phone tracesilent alarmstealing a motorcycledefense system (See All) |
On April 15, 2013 Boston, Massachusetts, Police Sgt, Tommy Saunders is pulling security duty on the annual Boston Marathon when the Tsarnaev brothers strike with their homemade bombs in an act of terrorism. In the resulting chaos as the wounded are cared for, Saunders and his comrades join forces wi …th the FBI to get to the bottom of this attack. As the investigation continues, the Tsarnaev brothers realize that the authorities are close to identifying them and attempt to flee the city to continue their fanatical mayhem. To stop them, a police manhunt is performed that would have bloody confrontations and a massive dragnet shutting down the City of Boston to make sure there is no escape from the law. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspensetragedydisaster film |
| Themes: | brutalitymurderdeathkidnappingfearescapefuneralinvestigationdeceptionangerterrorismparanoiasurveillancepaniccourage …murder investigation (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | motorcyclehospitalbarrestaurantchurchhelicopterboatwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice stationpolice carbaseballrooftopgas station …fire truck (See All) |
| Characters: | security guardhusband wife relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoobrother brother relationshipsoldierpolice officernursedetectivepolicemanhostageinterracial relationshippolice detective …snipermuslimchinesemayorpolice shootoutsniper riflepolice chasepolice sergeantjewish americanpolice funeralrussian american (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s21st centuryyear 2013 |
| Story: | fbi agentcell phonehands tiedswat teamjoggingsociopathnewspaper headlinefbinews reportterroristcar crashwatching tvpunched in the facecar accidentbeating …explosionbare chested maletwo word titleviolencefightblooddogguncigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingpistolbased on true storyfireshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshotgunrescueslow motion scenewritten by directorarrestgunfightbrawlheld at gunpointbeersunglassesbombinterrogationhandcuffsf wordflashlightambulancedrug dealermontagedinerexploding carman with glassesno opening creditsdisarming someonedouble crosspolice officer killedvanon the rundangerfugitiveproduct placementdeath of childcollege studentstreet shootoutlong takescardeath of brotheramerican flagtragic eventlaptoppolicewomanfireworkssubtitled scenepizzapickup trucksurgerytv newspot smokinggrenadewhat happened to epiloguewarehouseelectronic music scorehelmetsecurity cameraislamexploding buildingdesperationpress conferencebroken leggun battlewatching televisioncrime sceneshieldcameostealing a carexplosivebraveryhatredboston massachusettsmanhuntchaosconvenience storeshot in the facepolice officer shotspecial forcesarchival footagepunched in the chestaerial shotcommandotitle at the endeye gougingbulletproof vestmustachepolice raidstadiumsevered legterrorist plotreference to barack obamamedia coveragefirefightertext messagingheroismshot through a windowmarijuana jointbased on real eventspolice chiefstandoffmale in underwearamputeegovernorno title at beginningcheering crowdcommando unitbaseball capbloody body of childmassachusettsbased on true eventscar set on firefilmed killingcop killertwo way mirrorbombercarjackingterrorist attackoperationcollege campuscommando raidfemale copfemale police officertextingmotorcycle copradio newscrime investigationfingerprintradicalkicking in a doorhummermarathonbilingualisminnocent person killedpolice officer shot in the headsurveillance footageattempted robberyleg injuryfanaticinspired by true eventspolice commissionerlaw enforcementmale camaraderieleg bracerun over by a carasian manjihadforensic evidencenational guardbarack obamapizza parlorreference to martin luther kingbomb explosionanalystjackhammernight vision binocularsterrorist bombingsuburbiafbi investigationinterrogatorislamic terrorismfenway parkatm machinemassachusetts institute of technologyyoung widowterrorist cellhomemade explosivevaselineopening creditsboston marathonradical islamobstruction of justicemitpolice dragnet (See All) |
When Nick Parsons appears to be murdered his wife Libby is tried and convicted. Six years later Libby is paroled and with the help of Travis Lehman (her parole officer) she sets out to find her son and the truth behind the "murder".
| Themes: | psychopathmurderrevengebetrayalprisonfearescapepanic |
| Mood: | murder trialgoreneo noir |
| Locations: | car in watersan francisco californiacourtroomhospitalbarbeachschoolswimming poolcemeterynightclubpolice stationfarmpolice car |
| Characters: | lawyerfemale protagonisthusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipdoctorsingerteacherpolice officersheriffpolice chasepolice arrest |
| Story: | handcuffedtape recordingsociopathnewspaper headlinenews reportwatching tvtwo word titlesexfemale nuditynuditybloodsex scenecigarette smokingdancing …photographtitle spoken by charactersingingknifechasepistolshootoutshot to deathshot in the chestshot in the headcomputercameraarrestpaintingshowdownheld at gunpointtearshandcuffsislandrevolverf wordfoot chasesoccerambulancemontageprisonerinternetjudgetrialcoffinfishingsearchcoffeebartenderon the rungunshotfugitivemistaken identitymoaningevil manknocked outbreaking and enteringbabysitterjail cellbuttocksfaked deathcarnivalremote controlprison guardmisunderstandingnew orleans louisianaframe upwomen's prisonevidenceboarding schoolhorse and carriageinjusticeferryframed for murdermusic bandauctionburied alivetestimonyset upassumed identitysouthern u.s.sailboatsailingjuryframedwrongful convictiongeorgiainmategravestonegolden gate bridgefundraiserwrongful arrestcryptcar salesmaninsurance frauddecoyfuneral processioncurfewreference to pablo picassocriminal mastermindmausoleumfalse nameferry boatart dealerparole officercoast guardcajunmardi grasconvicted felonhalfway houseparoleeinsurance policycanoeingoil paintingparole hearingfrench quarter new orleansbeneficiarylifesaverreference to marc chagallburied moneyreference to wassily kandinskyreference to joan miroseemingly widowedwomen's correctional facility (See All) |
Mickey Knox and Mallory Wilson aren't your typical lovers - after killing her abusive father, they go on a road trip where, every time they stop somewhere, they kill pretty well everyone around them. They do however leave one person alive at every shootout to tell the story and they soon become a me …dia sensation thanks to sensationalized reporting. Told in a highly visual style. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedypsycho thriller |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathmurderdeathloverevengesurrealismkidnappingrapeprisonfearescapedeceptionincestseduction …corruptiondeath of fatherdeath of motherparanoiadysfunctional familyinsanitysadismsurveillanceevilexploitationcrueltypolice brutalitymadnessprison escape (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatireneo noirnightmarearchive footageslasherbreaking the fourth wallstylization |
| Locations: | motelforestparis francedesertlondon englandwoodskitchenfarmroad tripgas stationcampfireroad movienew mexicoprison bus |
| Characters: | security guardprostitutehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipserial killerdetectivehostagetough guy …native americanwaitressjapanesepolice detectivepsychiatristaustralianpolice shootoutself mutilationwitch doctor (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | cell phonetime magazinemass murderertime lapse photographyblack and white scenetape recordersociopathnewspaper headlinekicked in the facenews reportwomanmassacreshot in the backshootingpunched in the face …beatingexplosionbare chested maleflashbackfightviolencesexbloodinterviewcigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingknifethree word titlesurprise endingpantiespistolfireshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunhorseshot in the chesturinationface slapshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenecameraarrestundressinggunfightbrawlbookvomitingheld at gunpointbeersunglassesdemonjailhallucinationhandcuffstelevisioncriminalf wordsubjective cameragay slurflashlightjournalistbound and gaggedambushstrangulationmontagethroat slittingbridgestabbed to deathdinerprisonerstabbed in the chestweaponmapsnakechild abusesevered headdream sequenceanti herodisarming someonedouble crosscontroversypolice officer killedfemme fataledrowningshot in the foreheadon the runflash forwardone against manyauthorcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathprologueelectrocutionfantasy sequencefugitivepoisoncharacter's point of view camera shoton the roadangelevil manrabbittough girlringscene during end creditsconvertiblewitnessneck breakingpremarital sexmurdererthreatened with a knifefireworkssubtitled scenecorrupt copsplatterfreeze framemaniacriotpickup trucktv newswolfburned alivemass murderlooking at oneself in a mirrorfamescene during opening creditssexual abusecowboy hatsecurity camerajail cellwalkie talkiekicked in the stomachpop culturemediavillainesscovered in bloodgrindhousesheepjournalismsadomasochismrape victimpart animationblack humortorchfateanimal attackmexican standoffschizophreniafemale killersocial commentaryhaircutmechanicwatching televisionrampageredneckcrime scenehaunted by the pasttokyo japanprison guardstealing a carcynicismfandual wieldstabbed in the throatanimated sequencemercilessnessironychaospunched in the chestsexual harassmentassault rifleaccidental killingarizonablood on shirthighwaywedding ringknife throwinggasolinedark pastabusive fatherfemale reporterkilling spreeburned to deathpsychoticmedia coveragefast motion scenesouthern accentbullet timeclose up of eyesdesert eaglenews reportershot through a windowblood on camera lensvillain played by lead actorpsychopathic killertaserstock footagehuman monsterfilm crewautographjukeboxrepressionhomicidal maniacfemale psychopathfish tankcameramancoca colatornadoescaped convictanarchysawed off shotgunscorpiondeath rowshamanpatricideantwhite trashpiewoman kills a manshot in the handcorrupt policefight the systemextreme violencefilmed killingtragic pastwoman fights a manmatricidecrowbarfemale criminalnevadatabloidrattlesnakesex with a minorjailbreakpool of bloodcockney accentexposesnake biteanimal killingprison wardensolitary confinementknocked out with a gun buttsocial decayinnocent person killedextreme close upkicked in the groincrime spreehorse chasemaceprison riotdrugstoredutch angleantidotesuper bowlgeneration xnewscastermedia manipulationsurprise during end creditswoman punches a manmass mediafemale bodybuilderescaped prisonerfemale serial killermob of reporterspepper spraytelling a joketear gasgas grenadeshooting starreference to charles mansonriot policeimplied incestmagic mushroombleeped dialoguemulletmedia hypehuman shieldmurderer duoindian reservationlaundry roomslide locked backnavajotrippyyin and yanglaugh tracklovers on the lamtwo killerstraumatic childhoodknife in backtv journalistnews crewshivmanicsevered toefugitive sextrampled to deathhanging bodyhowie screammedia exploitationpsychedelic imageeeny meeny miny moetv advertdarwinian struggle for survivalrear projectionorff carmina buranatabloid journalistpsychopathic copsnakebite poisonstargazing (See All) |
Capitol Policeman John Cale has just been denied his dream job with the Secret Service of protecting President James Sawyer. Not wanting to let down his little girl with the news, he takes her on a tour of the White House, when the complex is overtaken by a heavily armed paramilitary group. Now, wit …h the nation's government falling into chaos and time running out, it's up to Cale to save the president, his daughter, and the country. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracymartial artspolitical thriller |
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengekidnappingbetrayalpoliticstorturedeceptionmilitaryterrorismsurveillancevengeancemurder of a police officerunlikely hero |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | elevatorswimming poolhelicopterparis francekitchentunnel |
| Characters: | security guardafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoosoldierhostagewarriorsniperex husband ex wife relationshippolice shootoutsniper rifle |
| Story: | cell phonemarinebloodbathswat teamcharacter says i love yougeneralkicked in the facefbinews reportterroristshot in the backcar crashpunched in the facecar accidentbeating …explosionviolencefightknifethree word titlesurprise endingpistolfireshootoutshot to deathfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenebattlegunfightbrawlpaintingheld at gunpointhand to hand combatbombinterrogationcolor in titlereportersurvivaldisguisedeath of friendthroat slittingstabbed to deathmixed martial artspoliticiandisarming someoneone man armychild in perilhit by a carunderwater sceneshot in the legshot in the foreheadlimousinelibrarycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathstabbed in the backrace against timetanku.s. presidentamerican flagbodyguardpresidentexploding bodydeath of sondie hard scenariomercenarysilencerwashington d.c.ak 47eyeglassesmissiletraitorhand grenadegrenadescene during opening creditssecurity cameraexploding buildingmovie theaterrocket launcherwhite housemasked manu.s. armyjob interviewco workerspecial forcessenatorpunched in the chestjumping through a windowamerican presidentassault riflebooby trapknife fightcommandoone dayknife throwingsiegelens flaretourterrorist plotflamethrowerrpgexploding helicopterpolitical corruptiongatling gunmedia coverageshot through a windowsecret servicebag over headhiding in a closettimebombalarmtreasontwo man armybunkersquirrelsecuritycommando unithelicopter crashcomputer hackerpocket watchcommando missioncorrupt politiciantour guidereference to youtubefilmed killingfirst ladyterrorist attackreference to twittercommando raidreference to john f. kennedyreference to marilyn monroerogue agentvaultreference to abraham lincoln11 year oldcamera phoneoval officeshot through a doorvice presidentexploding airplaneelevator shaftpentagonbreaking a bottle over someone's headarmoryhostage situationhostile takeoverprecocious childshoulder holsterautomatic weaponcorridornuclear threatpolitical assassinationammunitionhit with a chairc4 explosivescolleaguesecret service agentstabbed in the footu.s. marinearsenalair strikepagershot through a wallworld war threecoupreference to george washingtoncatwalknational guardwashington monumentu.s. vice presidentcellphone videoterminal cancerreference to thomas jeffersonexploding tankuh 60 blackhawk helicopterfight in the restroomreference to wikipediaafghanistan veteranairforce onehelicopter shot downplane shot downu.s. capitol buildingdelta forcedog tagsfalling through a rooftop windowpeace treatyreference to gerald fordstabbed with a pencar crashing through a windowlincoln memorialpersonal vendettaout of ammunitionrose gardenreference to mary todd lincolnf 18 hornetline of successionprotocolblack u.s. presidentprescription bottlelaunch codenoradsikorsky sh 3 sea king helicopternicotine gumreference to thanksgivingspeaker of the houseattempted coup d'etatlost eyeglassesreference to wikileaksflag wavingming vaseportrait of george washingtonu. s. marines dress uniform (See All) |
A young man receives a call on his cellular phone from a woman who says she's been kidnapped, and thinks she's going to be killed soon, along with her husband and son who the kidnappers have gone after next. The catch? She doesn't know where she is... and his cell phone battery might go dead soon.
| Subgenre: | conspiracymartial arts |
| Themes: | psychopathmarriagemurderkidnappingescapeparanoiahome invasionpolice corruptionclaustrophobia |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | taxilos angeles californiabeachschoolswimming poolairportpolice stationrooftopschool bus |
| Characters: | security guardlawyerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipteacherhostageartistpolice detectivepolice sergeant |
| Story: | cell phonephonewomanshot in the backcar accidentfightviolencebloodone word titlechasepistoltelephone callshootoutshot to deathblood splatter …fistfightshot in the chestslow motion scenebrawlheld at gunpointrevolverfoot chasestrangulationvideo cameraexploding carchild in perilpolice officer killedshot in the legpay phoneproduct placementrace against timebankwitnesspolicewomandie hard scenariocabinballoonlifting someone into the airwalkie talkievideotapevictimhonorstealing a cartelescopeconstruction siteamusement parkatticone daypierbreak inhigh school teachershot in the neckresponsibilitymurder witnessfilmed killingtow truckmetal detectorvideo footagecarjackingrealtordirty coppeep hole555 phone numberbubbleeye witnessauto theftfamily in dangerremadephone conversationsledge hammerjackhammerfishbowldistress signalbiology teacherthrown to the floorfacial maskwitness to a crimeauto impound lotdesk sergeanthousehold help (See All) |
Patrick Bateman is handsome, well educated and intelligent. He is twenty-seven and living his own American dream. He works by day on Wall Street, earning a fortune to complement the one he was born with. At night he descends into madness, as he experiments with fear and violence.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedysuspensepsycho thrillerpsychological thrilleramerican horror |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathchristmasmurderdeathfriendshiprevengeinfidelitydrugsrapemoneyjealousydrinkingfeartorture …drunkennessescapeweddinginvestigationdeceptionmemoryangerdivorceparanoiablackmaildrug useinsanitymental illnessrivalryevilabuseexecutionbreak upgreedpaniccannibalismhomelessnessfashionwealthmadness (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatireneo noirslasherambiguous ending |
| Locations: | taxinew york citybarrestauranthelicopterbathtubnightclubapartmentpolice caroffice |
| Characters: | security guardlawyerprostitutehomosexualpoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officerserial killerdetectivepolicemankillerlustvillainsecretaryterror …cousin cousin relationshipamericanpolice shootoutpolice chasehomeless manslasher killerserial murdererjewish americanself narrationcheating on one's girlfriendsex with prostitutesex killer (See All) |
| Period: | 1980schristmas party |
| Story: | cell phonemurder confessionanswering machine messagemass murdererwalkmanethnic slurtape recordersociopathkicked in the facechampagneracial slurwomantelephonecar crashwatching tv …car accidentbeatingexplosionbare chested maletwo word titlebased on novelviolencefemale nudityf ratedbloodmale nuditythreesomefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydoggunsex scenekissfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingnipplesphotographpartyknifeleg spreadingchasesurprise endingpantiespistolshowerfirevoice over narrationfondlingcryingshootouttitle directed by femalecorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfoodmirrorshot in the chesturinationblondeshot in the headcatcameradrinkundressinggunfightsex in bedthongbare buttheld at gunpointsunglassesrunninglingeriebeddead bodyinterrogationvoyeurrevolvermanhattan new york citymenage a troisf worddecapitationcleavagefoot chasegay slurbrawinenew yorkstrangulationaxevideo cameraambulancestabbingmontageimpalementcocainestabbed to deathstabbed in the chestexploding carmodelsevered headscantily clad femaledrawingdouble crosscontroversypolice officer killedvoice overcigar smokingshot in the foreheadbartenderconfessionattempted murderlimousineblack pantiesbusinessmanscreamingpay phonesex with shoes onmassagemistaken identitymissing personevil manchristmas treescreamshot in the shoulderfemale removes her clothesdatepigpremarital sexmurdererfirst parthandgunkillingblood spattersplattermaniacprivate detectivesurgerychainsawmachismoeyeglassescloseted homosexualpornographywaiteranswering machinefireplacerevelationmass murderlooking at oneself in a mirrorscene during opening creditslifting someone into the airragevirusexercisewatching a moviebuttockseccentricgossipimpersonationphone boothpsychocovered in bloodvictimbrooklyn new york cityblack humorrapistschizophreniarealitymale underwearguardrampagebarefootwoman in jeopardyremote controljanitorrear entry sextensiontelescopecouchhatredfitnessimpostorcannibaldark humorbutcherheadphonesescape attemptlaughtersketchslaughterrefrigeratortuxedobody countduct tapeaxe murderbriefcasenervous breakdownalienationcharacters killed one by onekilling spreeworld trade center manhattan new york citysirenpsycho killerdrugged drinkwoman in bathtubpervertserial murdervillain played by lead actorpsychopathic killervideo tapefianceebad guyhysteriamadmanface masklaundrynotebookkilling a dogmisogynisthuman monstermen's bathroomspiral staircasefemale removes her dresssnorting cocainejournalmini dresssexual perversionhomicidal maniacrestroomskyscrapermasseuselaundromatslashingcall girlsplit personalitycredit cardbody in a trunknarcissismreference to donald trumpdance clubwoman in bra and pantiesnihilismyuppiedruggedbathrobebusiness cardoffscreen killingcdeastersense of smellbumpearl necklaceurinalcarnage80s musicsole black character dies clichevanityfur coatsushihomeless personreference to ronald reaganoverhead camera shotrealtorbloody violencehobopool of bloodfemale bartenderfemale victimlunaticsadistic psychopathcocaine snortingceohedonismvice presidentanimal killingdisturbed individualjerkbutcheryinnocent person killedsuspenderscrime spreehigh societyidentity crisismaterialismstairwellmartinideeply disturbed personserial rapistcityscapekilled during sexbroken engagementcult figureborderline personality disordercorporate executivenail gunwall street manhattan new york cityaxe in the headsex act reflected in mirrorruthlessnessbritish actor playing american characterautomated teller machinebottled watercreepycompact discexercisingspiked drinkraincoatmisanthropeambiguitytwin towerscuisinemultiple personality disordervideotaped sexworld trade centersadisticstockbrokerharvard universitynylonswashroomdissectionover the tophigh risedouble murderdragging a dead bodygory violenceeast coastsickolock of hairstreet walkeraxe murdererchauvinismmanicureunreliable narratorgruesomepornographic videotanning bedfirst lesbian experiencelasciviousnessmistletoebloodlustchainsaw murdermusic fansavagerywall streetsexual experimentationinvestment bankermurdered womanreservationsteroidlistening to music on headphonesvoice imitationyale universitydry cleaningemployee employee relationshiphacked to deathsex maniacbedsheetbrutalmergerreference to ted bundycheating on one's boyfriendoffice jobreference to mikhail gorbachevdecolletagestain27 year oldnarcissistic personality disorderparanoiacsadistic killeranti consumerismfemale victimsfrenzylithiumovercoatinner monologueslashed to deathstuffed toy animalxanaxreference to whitney houstoncouturefeet on deskreference to genesiswhite collarantisocial personality disorderblack nylon stockingsclothes hangerhiding evidencepet pigfalse alibikentucky derbysadistic sexsound systemreference to dorian graycorporate raiderdead body in bathroomreference to ed geinreference to phil collinswoman kicks a manchild of divorcechinese laundryhead in refrigeratorskin caresnorting coketruth taken as a jokecranberry juicepretend telephone callreference to elvis costellorope skippingcoasterharvard business schoolreference to ivana trump (See All) |
After taking a bullet to the head, Salander is under close supervision in a hospital and is set to face trial for attempted murder on her eventual release. With the help of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and his researchers at Millennium magazine, Salander must prove her innocence. In doing this she pl …ays against powerful enemies and her own past. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyautobiography |
| Themes: | pregnancymurderrevengesuiciderapecorruptiontheftdeath of fatherinheritancerape and revengehospital food |
| Mood: | murder trialmurder suicide |
| Locations: | courtroomtaxihospitalrestauranttrainkitchenabandoned factoryshootout in a hospital |
| Characters: | lawyerfemale protagonistpolicedoctortattoobrother sister relationshippolice officerphotographerhostagethiefpsychiatristpregnant womandoctor patient relationshipevil father |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | female lawyercell phonemass murderersuit and tieleather jacketbald mansociopathcover upbased on novelflashbackviolencesequeldogguncigarette smoking …shootoutblondearrestcriminalreportercleavagejournalistbound and gaggedold manbridgecocainetied to a chairtrialanti heroassassinationpolice officer killedspankingthird partshot in the foreheadon the runattempted murderperson on fireevil manthreatneck breakingpolicewomanstrong female characterpizzasurgerybulletassassination attemptheroinemass murdercoppatientexercisebeardmagazinepress conferencerape victimstrong female leadfemale tied upbikermental institutionretirementthuginnocencemobile phoneframe uppedophileswedenperversione mailsuspectcanepolice raidsurgeonshot multiple timeslaptop computervideo surveillancebreak inhackerreturning character killed offsecret serviceschemeblonde womanx rayhospital roombearded manpiercingtaking a bathdying manwhite trashpsychiatrydomestic abusepsychiatric hospitalforgeryfemale police officerpizza deliverytitle same as bookeastern europesecret policeoff screen murderhalf brothernegotiationsolitary confinementvillain arrestedstockholm swedensurveillance footagemotor scootercamera focus on female buttfemale journaliststrong manwhite coatwoman's neck brokenpolicewoman killingboom boxcourt trialnail gunpretending to be deadbrain surgerystrong femalemob of reportersthird in trilogypurse snatcherlast of seriesdead woman on groundchild pornographyconfinementmillenniummurder of a policewomanpsychiatric patientrape accusationdead policewomansleeping womandialysisdisturbed childhoodattempted assassinationclassified informationformer spybig manpolice forcepsychiatrist patient relationshipstanding in the raininformation technologyvibrating cell phonecourt ordernewspaper manpolice officer neck brokenpsychiatric evaluationgender in titleburning a documenteye examfemale hackerhospital wardmobile telephonerussian manfalse informationre educationrock thrown through a windowantisocial personality disorderapple laptopsleeping manwhite socksfacial piercingpsychiatric clinicpsychiatric examinationstrapped downviolation of rightspatient rightssilent alarmstate secretclosed doorsgothenburg swedenmailing a letterman's best friendtrain platformuppsala swedenpatient careprivate conversationrepetitive rape victimrock through windowsleeping girlbrick factorybrutal rapedialysis machineejected from a moving carpowerful enemiesstake out (See All) |
A cryptic message from the past sends James Bond on a rogue mission to Mexico City and eventually Rome, where he meets Lucia, the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal. Bond infiltrates a secret meeting and uncovers the existence of the sinister organisation known as SPECTRE. Meanwhi …le back in London, Max Denbigh, the new head of the Centre of National Security, questions Bond's actions and challenges the relevance of MI6 led by M. Bond covertly enlists Moneypenny and Q to help him seek out Madeleine Swann, the daughter of his old nemesis Mr White, who may hold the clue to untangling the web of SPECTRE. As the daughter of the assassin, she understands Bond in a way most others cannot. As Bond ventures towards the heart of SPECTRE, he learns a chilling connection between himself and the enemy he seeks. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracymartial artsblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathmurderdeathrevengesuicidekidnappingbetrayaljealousypoliticsfeartorturedrunkennessescapedance …funeralinvestigationdeceptionvoyeurismseductiondeath of fatherterrorismparanoiasadismsurveillancenear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | car chaseambiguous ending |
| Locations: | car in watermexicoelevatormotorcyclebarrestauranttrainswimming poolforesthotelcarhelicoptersnowairplaneboat …desertlondon englandwoodsapartmentitalyrooftoplaboratorycatholic churchsinging in a carairplane accidentmexico cityboat chasecable carsex on a trainairplane chase (See All) |
| Characters: | security guardtattoodancerpriesthostagetough guywarrioraction herosecretarymysterious villainsuicide by gun |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | cell phonetrue identity revealeddriving at nightsuit and tiebald manswat teamsociopathnewspaper headlinechampagnenews reportwomanterroristshot in the backcar crashpunched in the face …car accidentbeatingexplosionfightviolencebloodone word titlesequelinterviewgunkissdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingpistolfireshootoutshot to deathfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestblondeface slapshot in the headrescuecomputercatarrestundressinggunfightbrawlsecretfalling from heightmaskshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbombvoyeurtelevisiongood versus evilspysurvivalfoot chaseorphanassassinbound and gaggedambushstrangulationmountainmansionbridgewidowmixed martial artspoliticianweapontied to a chairmapexploding caranti herodisarming someoneone man armyassassinationdouble crossbartenderlatex glovesone against manypilothotel roombeaten to deathdangerperson on firemissionundercoverproduct placementrace against timeevil manknocked outopening action sceneringshot in the shoulderlong takescarbodyguardinjectioncrosslaptopneck breakingmanagerpremarital sexratstagethreatened with a knifeflowerprofanityhandgunsecret agentsilencerlove interestespionagecasinosubtitled scenehenchmanterminal illnesschesshead buttassassination attempthypodermic needleheavy rainrome italybarnsecurity cameramousecrucifixbeardexploding buildingvideotapeblockbusterwristwatchjumping from heightpsychologistfaked deathparadefestivalbossmasked manblack womanpresumed deadthugdamsel in distressremote controltokyo japantensionstealing a carface paintcouchintrigueimpostorchaosmuteescape attemptbutlerpunched in the chestjumping through a windowassault rifleoutlawaerial shotknife fightparachutewisecrack humorspyingdeceite mailundercover agenteye gougingdisfigurementtuxedofemale doctorcasual sexgadgetlasersightterrorist plotgunfireexploding helicoptermoral dilemmamedia coveragechauffeurlaptop computertracking deviceenglishman abroadsatellitetext messagingshot through a windowhappy endingstolen carabandoned buildingterrorist groupfinal showdownreturning character killed offneedlesecret servicebag over headtimebombpistol whiparmored carfake identitytwist endingblack manblonde womancomputer crackerworld dominationlizardsecret societyunited kingdombearded manaustriaquitting a jobhelicopter crashcomputer hackercabin in the woodsferris wheelscene of the crimeunsubtitled foreign languagecorrupt politicianfinal battlecar set on firemeteoroverturning carrogue agentcorrupt officialtragic pastspy herosubterraneanpsychological tortureinfiltrationshooting rangepsychotronic filmkiss on the cheeksecret missionsnowmobileburn victimflare gunvillain not really dead clichebreaking a bottle over someone's headknocked out with a gun buttvillain arrestedhummersurveillance footagetop hatx rayed skeletonsecret roomsecret pastsinisterwhite coathelicopter pilottime bombgadgetrygadget carhidden roombig ben londoncriminal mastermindcollapsing buildingfather daughter estrangementhidden doorreference to mickey mousesafe housenanotechnologyvisionarynorth africadisobeying ordersthrown through a windshieldskeleton costumebritish secret serviceoutrunning explosionbritish intelligencestrapped to a bombthrown from heightsecret laboratorycratervintage caraston martincolosseumfake passportwhite suitprofessional killerbond girlmi6abandoned hotelday of the deadstorm draintorture deviceitalian womansahara desertreference to george orwellcasino royaleinvincible henchmanadopted brotherejection seatcriminal organizationwalther ppkreference to george orwell's 1984flower vendortangier moroccorange roversecret meetingshort dressactor reprises previous rolespectre the organizationsecret lairofficial james bond seriesofficial bond filmundressing a womanmexican flagbreaking through wallreference to the ciawoman in a bedbrunette womanflat screen televisionpublic squarecobbled streetcryptic messageview in sideview mirrorconference tablequartermasterthree piece suitreference to judi denchsilver dressthe secret (See All) |
The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot Beck, who was brutally murdered eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the corpse of Margot was dumped, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes suspect again. The mystery increases when Al …ex receives an e-mail showing Margot older and alive. (Read More)
| Themes: | murderdeathlovefriendshipsuicidekidnappinginfidelityrapepoliticsadulterydrinkingtortureescapeweddinginvestigation …voyeurismmemoryextramarital affaircorruptiondeath of fatherobsessionblackmaildrug useguiltgriefunfaithfulnesssurveillancedeath of wifeforgivenesspolice brutalitymurder investigationpolice corruptionmysterious deathmurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | elevatorhospitalbarrestaurantforestparis francebusairportwoodspolice stationpolice carfrancelakerooftop |
| Characters: | lawyerhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorboybrother sister relationshipgirlpolice officerserial killer …nursedetectivepolicemanphotographerbabywaitresskillerfrenchamericanpolice chasechildhood friendcoronerfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipboy girl kiss (See All) |
| Story: | female lawyercell phoneaudio recording911 callburglaryred dresscover upfalse accusationapologyshot in the backtelephoneshootingwatching tvpunched in the facecar accident …beatingbare chested malebased on novelflashbackfightviolencefemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydoggunfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingphotographmale full frontal nuditylesbian kisschaseshowertelephone callcryingcorpseshot to deathunderwearfoodhorsemirrorface slapshotgunslow motion scenecomputercameradrinkarrestundressingbare buttsecretlierifletearsrunningdead bodycafejailvoyeurmale pubic hairrevolversubjective cameraswimmingcleavagegay slurnewspapervideo cameramansioneatingfemale pubic hairinternetnonlinear timelineman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinassassinationforeign language adaptationsearchvanlatex glovesflash forwardconfessionparkskinny dippingsmokingbinocularsprologuekeymissing personbaseball batfemale full rear nuditylong takegymdisappearancepursuitcountrysidedeath of sonthreathorse ridingsadnessratsuspicionmurderertied upflowerhandguntypewritergraffitiheroinapplausetv newsbow and arrowrevelationinjurywalkie talkieloss of loved onedrug abusehidingloss of wifedesperationdriving a carfaked deathstreet lifeclockhomicidepresumed deadpassportretirementcamera shot of feetdivingphoto shoothaunted by the pasttensioninnocencesurveillance cameraplaygroundmourninglesbian coupleautopsye maildeerhighwaycellphonesuspectpolice raidduckbruisenude woman murderedbenchsports cartan linechildhood memoryframed for murderdead dognude swimminganniversaryhandshakedark secretcremationstreet gangrepeated sceneabuse of powerstairwaystreet marketbitternessgun held to headframedtraffic jammale rapehired killernude girlcigarettefallingscene of the crimeplaying a video gamednastableemergency roominsurancebody bagnaked dead womandocumentmurder of wifemultiple murderhitchcockiancircular staircasedead catanguishwoman undressingchild rapecriminal investigationtreadmillclimbing out a windowfinding a dead bodysurveillance footageintercomtelephone numbertrophy wifecrotch shotapple computerfemale in a showerstun gunhand kissingpocket knifealibistreet kidwife abusesafe deposit boxman undressingpokiesperjurydoor bellwood carvingequestrianransackinghitting a womanphoto studiosidewalk cafebroken windshieldblood samplewalking a dogwall safeinternet cafewiretapdead body in a car trunki.d.pediatricianbox cutterchildhood lovearm injuryprime suspectinsurance policyhemophiliahorse jumpingplanted evidencewatching a video on a computergarbage dumpsterbreaking a glassbluffingslipping and fallingwife beatingbandstandhorse stableidentifying a dead bodybody in a car trunkhunting accidentparisian outskirtsballisticsstreet riotoff screen suicidecar pileupcomputer storehiding in a dumpsterstate senatorcomputer searchhunting trophymounted deer headautopsy reportflower deliverymidnight swimdna sampledragged by hairheroin userinternal bleedingparc monceau paris (See All) |
In New York City, detective Billy Taggart goes to court for the murder of the rapist Mikey Tavarez, but the Mayor Nicholas Hostetler and the Chief of Police Carl Fairbanks vanish with important evidence and Billy is declared not guilty by the judge; however, he leaves the police department. Seven ye …ars later, Billy is a private detective and lives with his girlfriend Natalie Barrow, who is an aspiring actress and the sister of Mikey's victim. His secretary Katy Bradshaw (Alona Tal) is trying to collect part of the debts to save their business. In the week of the elections, Hostetler summons Billy and offers $25,000 to investigate his wife, Cathleen Hostetler, whom he believes is having a love affair. Billy discovers that Cathleen is meeting Paul Andrews, who is the coordinator of the campaign of Jack Valliant, the opponent of Hostetler and favorite in the election. When Paul is found dead on the street, Billy finds that he had been double-crossed by Hostetler and he decides to investigate the truth behind Paul's murder. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyindependent filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | murderdeathinfidelitybetrayalpoliticsdrunkennessescapeinvestigationdeceptionextramarital affaircorruptiondeath of fatherparanoiablackmailsurveillance …rivalryhome invasionpolice brutality (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noircar chaseambiguous ending |
| Locations: | courtroomnew york citybarbeachrestauranttrainhotelcarbathtuburban settingapartmentpolice carslum |
| Characters: | lawyerhusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipactorhostagetough guyactresshitmaninterracial relationshippolice detectivemayorpolice shootout |
| Period: | 2000s2010s |
| Story: | female lawyercell phonechevrolettape recordernewspaper headlinekicked in the facecover upnews reportfalse accusationwomancar crashpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingbare chested male …two word titleviolenceflashbackfightfemale nudityfemale frontal nuditytitle spoken by characterpartyknifesurprise endingpistolshootoutcorpseshot to deathfistfightshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameraarrestgunfightbrawlsecretheld at gunpointhandcuffsmanhattan new york cityf wordgay slurnew yorkdeath of friendpoliticianweaponsubwayjudgetrialno opening creditsanti herodouble crossshot in the legshot in the foreheadflash forwardcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologueprotestundercoverrace against timeknocked outbaseball batcourtmanipulationbodyguardmanagersuspicionelectionsilencerkissing while having sexprivate detectivemachismoeavesdroppingrevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorsecurity cameramovie theatervideotapebrooklyn new york cityfollowing someonemexican standoffdebatemasked mancelebrationcrime scenehaunted by the pastrear entry sexmillionaireframe upghettoevidencelens flareframed for murderprivate investigatormedia coveragehit with a baseball battext messagingcontractex coppickpocketmoney problemspolice chiefbrooklyn bridgepolitical campaignunited states of americaurban decayassistantunsubtitled foreign languagecorrupt politicianpolitical candidatereference to john f. kennedycorrupt officialpuerto ricanfundraisersocial decaywiretappingchrysler building manhattan new york cityfordcity hallpolice commissionergentrificationmovie premierewearing a sound wirebenefactorpolitical debatedodgehead held underwaterracquetballstaten island new york citycampaign managerhousing developmentford crown victoriareformed alcoholicdodge chargercity councilmanchevrolet impalapublic speakerreference to simon cowell (See All) |
John McClane is now almost a full-blown alcoholic and is suspended from the NYPD. But when a bomb goes off in the Bonwit Teller Department Store the police go insane trying to figure out what's going on. Soon, a man named Simon calls and asks for McClane. Simon tells Inspector Walter Cobb that McCla …ne is going to play a game called "Simon Says". He says that McClane is going to do the tasks he assigns him. If not, he'll set off another bomb. With the help of a Harlem electrician, John McClane must race all over New York trying to figure out the frustrating puzzles that the crafty terrorist gives him. But when a bomb goes off in a subway station right by the Federal Reserve (the biggest gold storage in the world) things start to get heated. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracymartial artscult filmblack comedysuspenseheistbuddy comedy |
| Themes: | brutalitypsychopathmurderdeathrevengekidnappingbetrayalfearescapeherodeceptionrobberyracismterrorismparanoia …wrestlinginsanitysurveillancepanicpolice brutality (See All) |
| Mood: | gorecar chase |
| Locations: | elevatortaxinew york citytrainschoolhelicopterboaturban settingpolice stationshiptrucktaxi drivertunnelfight in an elevator |
| Characters: | alcoholicsecurity guardafrican americanfather son relationshippolicepolice officerdetectivepolicemanhostagetough guywarrioraction heropolice detectivepsychiatristsniper …germanuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutsniper rifleex soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | fbi agentethnic slurgunshot woundswat teamkicked in the facefbiracial slurterroristcar crashpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingexplosionfightflashback …violencebloodsequelcigarette smokingknifechasesurprise endingpistolshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestblondeshot in the headshotgunrescuegunfightbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointsunglassesbombrunninghandcuffsrevolvermanhattan new york citycriminalf wordgangdisguiseambulancethroat slittingstabbed to deathcolon in titlestabbed in the chestsubwayexploding carman with glassesno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armypart of serieschild in perildouble crossunderwater scenepolice officer killedvanfemme fatalethird partshot in the legfive word titleduelattempted murderbinocularsbeaten to deathdangerpay phonerace against timeevil manknocked outopening action scenebankmanipulationscarneck breakingpolicewomandie hard scenariothreatened with a knifebank robberysubtitled scenehenchmanmachismouzigoldhand grenadedestructionhead buttassassination attemptmass murderrace relationssecurity camerawalkie talkieexploding buildingkicked in the stomachblockbusterphone boothcovered in bloodpuzzlefemale killerinterracial friendshipswitchbladefloodstealing a carconstruction sitebuddymercilessnesschaosblack brastabbed in the legghettowisecrack humorone dayracisttough copknife throwingraidlens flarepolice inspectorterrorist plotworld trade center manhattan new york citywilhelm screamexploding helicoptertorso cut in halfberettafemale assassininterrupted seximpersonating a police officerterrorist groupimperative in titletimebombcentral park manhattan new york cityquebecsubway stationtwo man armyquick drawbrooklyn bridgehangoverbuddy copdepartment storereference to donald trumpone liner |
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