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Set in the 1930's, an honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
| Themes: | corruptiongangsterrevenge |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallspoof |
| Locations: | nightclub |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationship |
| Period: | 1910s1930s |
| Story: | talking parrotproud mothermedical billgoing straightstealing a dogassistant district attorneyreference to james cagneyfighting brothersyear 1910tippingnewspaper boybreaking the fourth wall by talking to the audienceirish womanradio interviewescape from jail …year 1935hung from a hookill mothercigarette caselast ritesreference to the popeguilty verdictsentenced to deathradio broadcastingrise to powerkicked in the ballspet storemovie premierelaw studentshowgirlcanteencourthousedeath by gunshotmedical doctordoormanwrongful convictiondistrict attorneybulldeath rowdouble lifeframed for murderparrotpuppytold in flashbackmovie theatermobstercrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderracial slurfalse accusationcriminalpunched in the facefistfighttitle directed by femaletitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleflashback (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: | independent filmblack comedyconspiracy |
| Themes: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingchristmasbetrayalfeartorturedrunkennessfuneralinvestigationdeception …psychopathbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiamafiagamblingillness (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalbarbeachrestaurantchurchhotelcemeteryurban settingpolice station |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipprostitutepolice officerlawyertough guyhitmanlittle boyvillaincatholicstepfather stepdaughter relationship |
| Period: | year 1995year 2011year 1985year 1982year 1975year 1981 |
| Story: | rise to powerdistrict attorneytold in flashbackmobstercrime bossorganized crimeracial slurcriminalpunched in the facefistfightflashbackbloodviolencetwo word titlecigarette smoking …photographknifepistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headcatarrestbrawlrifleheld at gunpointcar crashinterrogationhandcuffscolor in titlerevolvershot in the backf wordreportergay slurnewspaperjournalistgangambushstrangulationdrug dealerwomanbridgecocainetied to a chairnonlinear timelineno opening creditsdouble crossnews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadon the rundrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathfbipay phonefugitivecover upchristmas treeshot in the shouldermanipulationcrossdeath of sonwitnessneck breakingsuspicionmurdererthreatened with a knifeex convictprofanityshot in the armnewspaper headlineheroincorrupt cophenchmanmaniacmachismocard gameloyaltywhat happened to epiloguehead buttsociopathwalkie talkiefbi agentpress conferenceparking garageparadeburialthugbloody noseitalian americanboston massachusettsmercilessnesspool tableshot in the facejunkiemiami floridaensemble castsenatorpunched in the chestaerial shotblack eyebulletproof vestbarbecuepierextortionethnic slurmoral dilemmashot multiple timesmob bossintimidationman cryingshot through a windowbriberyvillain played by lead actorbag of moneygang warirish americanhuman monstertrue crimedisposing of a dead bodyinformanturban decaybody in a trunkman 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 upaudio recordingdead body in car trunkhusband wife estrangementpicking a lockwiretapvoice recordingreference to j. edgar hooversanta monica californiahit with a wrenchtulsa oklahomacomplicitymob executionst. patrick's daystrangledgun runningirish mafiaplaying bagpipespublic swimming pooldriver shotjai alaiu.s. attorneyirish flag (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: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdeathfriendshipinfidelitydrugschristmasmoneybetrayaladulteryfeartortureescape …weddingfuneralinvestigationdeceptionangerbrutalityobsessionpovertyparanoiamafiasadismsurveillancehome invasioncrueltyvengeancedrug addictionjusticepolice brutalitypolice investigationnear death experienceamerican gangster (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirhip hoppoetic justice |
| Locations: | nightclubnew york citybarbeachrestaurantswimming poolsnowmotorcyclecemeterybicycleurban settingapartmentpolice stationcourtroomabandoned factory |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippoliceafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerprostitutepolice officerdetectivepolicemanpriesthostagelawyertough guy …action herohitmanpolice detectiveasian americanpolice shootoutpolice chasehomeless manex soldierpolice funeral (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s |
| Story: | rise to powermobstercrime bossorganized crimeracial slurfalse accusationcriminalpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by characterflashbacksexfemale nuditybloodviolence …male rear nuditybare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfightdancingnipplesexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingpantiespistoltelephone callfirecell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameraarrestgunfightbrawlthongbare buttfalling from heightshootingrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbomblingerieinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvermanhattan new york citytelephoneshot in the backf wordsubjective cameragay slurflashlightbragangambushold manstrangulationmassacredisguisemansionbasketballdeath of frienddrug dealermontagethroat slittingcocainestabbed in the chesttied to a chairjudgetrialanti herodisarming someonedrawingchild in perildouble crosspolice officer killedpublic nuditylimousinedrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotundercovercover upevil manbaseball batlightningcourtmanipulationbodyguardthreatsuspicioncharacter says i love youthreatened with a knifevigilanteheroinarsonpowerhenchmanak 47machismouziundergroundfalling down stairsassassination attemptstreetjeepheavy rainsociopathsecurity camerawalkie talkiekicked in the stomachswat teamimpersonationgrindhousegenocidestreet lifedrug dealingthugcameoswitchbladetensionrap musicexplosiveitalian americanhatredpartnerevacuationjunkiefalling to deathpsychotronicaquariumcigarette lighterpunched in the chestsafejumping through a windowghettobooby trapwisecrack humorrainstormundercover copbulletproof vesttough copgasolinepolice raidethnic slurlasersightworld trade center manhattan new york citylandlorddrug lordcrowdmain character diesthanksgivingmob bossdjbriberyvillain played by lead actoradulterous wifebag of moneystabbed in the handbonggang wartimebombbrooklyn bridgemegalomaniacinformantfish tankdegradationfemale lawyerurban decaypolice captainnarcissismman kills a womanstatue of liberty new york citywrathreverendski maskshot point blankwoman kills a mandomestic abusemaverick coptop secretdrive by shootingmafia bossshot in the footbettingblaxploitationcrack cocainetragic endingstutteringinfiltrationmain character shotturkeytommy gunmob violenceblack copdreadlockssocial decayharlem manhattan new york citymob hitworld war two veteranchrysler building manhattan new york cityhostile takeoverex marinetragic villaindutch anglehitwomanc4 explosivessuitcase full of moneymob of reportersbalisonghomeless womansafecrackerpolice 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 starhuman 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) |
Death Row guards at a penitentiary, in the 1930's, have a moral dilemma with their job when they discover one of their prisoners, a convicted murderer, has a special gift.
| Subgenre: | christ allegory |
| Themes: | murderprisonracismsupernatural powerredemptionsadismexecution |
| Mood: | poetic justice |
| Locations: | cemetery |
| Characters: | african americanchristianity |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | year 1935wrongful convictiondeath rowracial slurfalse accusationcriminalpunched in the facetitle spoken by characterflashbackbased on novelknifethree word titlesurprise endingshot to deathurination …face slapshotgunjailcolor in titlerevolvergay slurprisonertoiletno opening creditsspiritualitymurdererterminal illnessshot in the stomachmonologuemousecrucifixhammerblockbustercompassionmental institutionpump action shotgunprison guardnostalgiamiraclemental hospitalmurder of a childconvicthealingbarbecuetragic herodrugged drinkhandshakefire extinguisherlouisianastaircasetelling someone to shut upsouthern u.s.film projectordouble barreled shotgunpocket watchcoughingstrait jacketdeath penaltyn wordnursing homecowardpsychic powercureoverhead camera shotcapital punishmentfrenchmanelectric chairchild rapesocial injusticesolitary confinementsuspendersbrain tumorfedoraweepingwardenextrasensory perceptionhealerbroken fingerbatonprison lifemotivationalurinating on someonecajunbased on the works of stephen kingspongefire hoseyelling for helpbelchingwetting oneselfmale tearsmale bare feetcombracial injusticepadded cellgrabbed by the throatspiritual healingcatatonic statekneed in the crotchdragging someonespitting in someone's facedead mousechristian subtextdeath row inmateman slaps a manfeet on deskforced perspectivecell blockreference to mae westsadistic prison guardmagical negro stereotypeshaving someone's headstate penitentiarybreaking someone's fingershandshake dealtruncheonelectrical stormgrabbed in the crotchnickelcigar boxcornbreaddenouementlap dissolvered paintreference to billy the kiddeliberatefire hose used on a personhit on the back of one's headreference to st. christopherthunder and lightningcharred bodycross pendantkilling a mouselouisiana state penitentiarymaterializationreference to wild bill hickokreligious medalthree piece suiturinary tract infectionwater closetguard prisoner relationshippail of water (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: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathfriendshiprapechristmasmoneybetrayalfeartorturedrunkennessdeceptionbrutalitymafia …redemptiongamblinghome invasionhopegreedcourage (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestauranthotelelevatormotel |
| Characters: | doctortattoosingerprostitutenursehostagelawyertough guywarrioraction herowaitressmaid |
| Story: | mobstercrime bossorganized crimeracial slurfalse accusationcriminalpunched in the facefistfightcharacter name in titleflashbackfemale nuditybased on novelbloodviolencebare breasts …female frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malefightcigarette smokingknifesurprise endingpistoltopless female nuditycell phonebeatingdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestremakeslow motion scenebrawlshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesinterrogationstripperf wordgay slurambushmassacrestabbed to deathmixed martial artsdinerstabbed in the chesttied to a chairanti herodisarming someoneone man armydouble crosscigar smokinglimousineone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backpay phonekicked in the facechristmas treeopening action scenebodyguardwitnesstied upcharacter says i love youmercenarylas vegas nevadabare chested male bondagecasinostylized violencemachismohead buttsociopathscene during opening creditskicked in the stomachfemale singerjumping from heightrape victimrapistbar fightbroken legthugattorneyblood on facestabbed in the throatstabbed in the neckmillionairepunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchstabbed in the headstabbed in the legdark herogang rapehot tubaerial shotblack eyeknife fightlonerlaughingethnic slurmob 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 mouthhands tiedstabbed 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) |
Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan with a few friends and who lives alone with his father. His life is not very difficult and his personal trials not that overwhelming. However, one day he makes the simple decision to become a super-hero even though he has no powers … or training. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmblack comedysuperheroteen comedysuperhero spoof |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathfriendshipsuicidekidnappingbetrayaltorturedeceptionrobberydeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of mothermafia …crueltyvengeance (See All) |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallgorehigh school |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citykitchenpolice stationsex outside |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagerteenage girlteenage boyhostagetough guybullypolice detectivesniper rifletalking to oneself in a mirrorchild assassin |
| Story: | doormanmovie theatermobstercrime bossorganized crimecriminalpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleflashbackbloodviolencemasturbationcigarette smoking …explosionknifesurprise endingpistolfirevoice over narrationpunctuation in titlecell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion sceneswordsecretfalling from heightheld at gunpointsex standing uprevolvershot in the backsubjective camerabased on comic bookmassacrevideo cameradisguisedrug dealermontagethroat slittingimpalementcocainestabbed to deathdinerstabbed in the chesttied to a chairinternetchild abuseman with glassesanti heroone man armychild in perilhit by a cardouble crossnews reportshot in the leglooking at the cameratalking to the camerashot in the foreheadlatex glovestrainingconfessionstabbed in the backcostumeperson on fireelectrocutionfantasy sequencecharacter's point of view camera shotmistaken identityknocked outkicked in the facetough girlshot in the shoulderbodyguardwighigh school studentexploding bodylaptoppremarital sexthreatened with a knifeshot in the armsilencervigilantenewspaper headlineteenage sexarsoncorrupt copstrong female characterhenchmanhyphen in titlenerdpot smokinggrenadeburned aliverevelationflyinghead buttwarehouseloss of virginitymass murdercomic booklifting someone into the airgroup of friendsred dresssecurity camerastabbed in the stomachexploding buildingkicked in the stomachyoutubejumping from heightteddy bearstrong female leadfemale killercrushed to deathbroken legmasked manapartment buildingpump action shotgunstealing a carface paintsevered fingeranimated sequencehit in the crotchgash in the facestabbed in the neckpunched in the stomachshot in the facefalling to deathtitle appears in writingmarvel comicsexploding headdark heroaerial shotsuperheroinee mailfriendship between boysschoolgirl uniformbulletproof vestbody landing on a carknife throwingdark pastlooking at self in mirrorlens flaretragic herosevered legburned to deathstick fightgatling gunhit with a baseball batshot through a windowmarijuana jointbazookanarrated by characterbag of moneysidekickalleybongex copinsecuritytasergun in mouthshot in the neckcafeteriateenage lovetelevision newsbrooklyn bridgestonerstabbed in the armboy with glassesparamedicbased on graphic novelbowling alleybitten in the neckshot point blankcapekiller childshot through the mouthgraphic violenceopen endedrighteous ragemasked herocamera phonespitting bloodwrongful imprisonmentfake moustacheblack copreference to batmankicking in a doornight vision goggleschild with guninnocent person killedteenage herosurveillance footagex rayed skeletonchrysler building manhattan new york cityburning buildingprecocious childtitle spoken by narratorknife in the chestpretending to be gaychild swearingjumping from a rooftopimpersonatorgirl stripped down to pantiesviral videoarsenalchild driving cardark heroinepocket knifeshurikencomic violencebalisonghaving sex with skirt hiked upmicrowavebrass knucklesbatonshot in the sidered carchild uses gunteenage superherooverprotective fatherforced suicidefalling through a windowcellphone videonunchakudumb criminaljet packplanting evidencesplit lipadoptive fatherchild martial artscomic book shopreference to spidermancattle prodmistaken for gaypurple hairtitle appears in textpirate broadcastingkerosenereference to paris hiltonaneurysmgang fightchild killing an adultcrack housemyspacefirearm pointed at the cameratragic heroinebolt cuttericon comicsnanny camadolescent romancesharpening knifechild heroinemotor car crushersex in an alleyhero complexneedle exchange (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: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingdrugsmoneybetrayalprisonfeartorturedrunkennessescape …investigationdeceptionrobberyangerbrutalityparanoiablackmailsurveillancepanicpolice brutalitypolice investigationmurder of a police officerpolice corruptionnear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirambiguous ending |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalbarrestaurantcarhelicopterairplaneelevatorurban settingapartmentpolice stationpolice carstrip clubcar bombfire truck …car fire (See All) |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippoliceafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooprostitutepolice officerdetectivehostagesister sister relationshipthief …jewishhitmaninterracial relationshipsecurity guardalcoholicpolice detectiveasian americanrussianuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutpolice chaseex soldierrussian mafiacoronerpolice sergeantpolice lieutenantsuicide by cophispanic americanrussian jew (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | mobstercrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderracial slurcriminalpunched in the facetitle spoken by characternumber in titlebloodviolencebare breastsmale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested male …female rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingpistolfiretopless female nuditycell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpsedigit in titleshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotguncomputerarrestgunfightbikinibrawlbare buttheld at gunpointsunglassesbombcar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolveralcoholstripperf wordfoot chaseflashlightbound and gaggedgangambushambulancedeath of frienddrug dealermontagecocaineprisonermapexploding carsevered headdisarming someonechild in perildouble crosspolice officer killedvanfemme fatalenews reportcigar smokingshot in the foreheadlimousinedrug addictdangerprotestfbielectrocutionmissionrace against timecover upkicked in the facebaseball batlightningopening action scenebankstreet shootoutmanipulationdeath of brotherbodyguardgiftexploding bodylaptoppolicewomansuspicionthreatened with a knifebank robberyex convictnewspaper headlinesubtitled scenecorrupt cophenchmanak 47transvestitemachismoeavesdroppinguzifalling down stairspot smokingsabotagegrenadeelectronic music scoreheavy rainsociopathscene during opening creditsloss of friendsecurity camerawalkie talkiemorguesergeantvillainessswat teamdesperationstreet 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 flarelieutenantethnic slurloss 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 cophands tiedbank vaultdetonatorchevroletbritish 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) |
A Puerto Rican ex-con pledges to stay away from his former drug dealing ways but finds himself being dragged back by his past connections and the naive machinations of his lawyer and best friend. Hoping to raise enough money to get away from New York, Carlito Brigante takes on the job of running a n …ightclub, renews an affair with a dancer but old associates and old instincts suck him back into a world of violence and mistrust. (Read More)
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathdrugsbetrayalprisonvoyeurismpsychopathblackmailmafiaprison escape |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalnew york citytrainboattaxielevatorwheelchaircourtroomstrip clubyachtsex in publicshootout in a hospital |
| Characters: | policeboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdancertough guyjewishlustdeath of herogo go dancer |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | district attorneymobstercrime bossorganized crimeracial slurcharacter name in titleflashbackfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditykissfemale full frontal nudity …interracial sexdancingpartyleg spreadingchasesurprise endingpantiespistolvoice over narrationfondlingshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestblondeshot in the headgunfightbikinisex in bedvoyeurmanhattan new york citystrippersubjective cameracleavagestabbingthroat slittingcocainestabbed in the chestsubwayman with glassesanti heroscantily clad femalechampagnecharacter's point of view camera shotbaseball batopening action scenelong takefemale removes her clothestragic eventpremarital sexex convictprofanitysilencerlove interestkissing while having sexgirl in pantiesfalling down stairsdiscono pantiesnipples visible through clothingtape recorderrailway stationinterracial romanceanti semitismshot in the faceblack and white scenedeath of protagonistsafeextortionethnic slurmain character diesexotic dancerescalatorinformantbillboardstretcherentrepreneurpool partyunplanned pregnancyparaplegicdeath of title characterinformerunwanted pregnancyjailbreakpuerto ricanmain character shotcocaine snortingsecret passagemob violencepool hallbludgeoningpole dancingmob hitvillain turns goodunwed pregnancylast standknife in the chestone last jobdutch anglenarration from the gravedance studiowearing a sound wiretopless dancinggrand central station manhattan new york citywiretapbuoycocaine addictsteadicamcrooked lawyerfriend turned foefirst person narrativerikers island new york cityeast riverspanish harlem manhattan new york cityhit on headpoolhall shootoutsex in restroom stall (See All) |
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs in …to the United States. As a result, his product is superior to what is currently available on the street and his prices are lower. His alliance with the New York Mafia ensures his position. It is also the story of a dedicated and honest policeman, Richie Roberts, who heads up a joint narcotics task force with the Federal government. Based on a true story. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | crime epic |
| Themes: | corruptiongangstermurderdeathsuicidechristmasweddingangerdivorcebrutalitydysfunctional familymafiasadismcrueltypolice brutality …police investigationpolice corruptionunlikely friendship (See All) |
| Mood: | goredarknessnight school |
| Locations: | nightclubnew york citychurchtaxiurban settingcourtroomjungletaxi driverslumcar bombsex in a kitchen |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshippoliceafrican americanchildrenpolicemanlawyerjewishsingle mothersuicide by gunshotchinese foodpolice surveillance |
| Period: | 1990s1970s1960syear 1968year 1970 |
| Story: | mobstercrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderracial slurcriminalflashbackfemale nudityviolencesex scenenipplesphotographchasebased on true story …shootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headshotgunshootingsex standing upmanhattan new york citybandambulancecocainedinerexploding carno opening creditscoffinlooking at the camerashot in the foreheaddrug addictperson on firepay phonedomestic violencebrotherheroinblack americanheart attackkilling an animalwhat happened to epiloguecountry name in titleaddictionrace relationsrageloss of friendmorguevietnamassaultvietnam warbrooklyn new york citydrug overdoserap musicsurveillance cameranew jerseyitalian americansmugglingmercilessnessjunkiebilliardsghettoshadowundercover copraidtuxedogasolineextortionplaying pianodrug lordsurprise after end creditsthanksgivingmob bossbriberyshot in the neckdrug smugglingkilling a dogspiral staircasegerman shepherdstolen moneytrashpopcornweightliftingraftcar washdrug dealurban decayinterracial marriagedrug traffickingwrathboxing matchnorth carolinabody bagrags to richesdrive by shootingmafia bossdarkroomcarjackingfur coatbronx new york citypuerto ricanpool of bloodsledgehammerreference to richard nixoncriminal investigationimmolationsocial decaybludgeoningcrooked copharlem manhattan new york citysugarnews footagemob hitchurch servicesikhmicrowave ovenbased on articlebangkok thailandturkey the birdstrobe lightset on firereference to martin luther king jr.bitten handbeauty queencriminal syndicateafrican american protagonistdrug bustcustody battlegrand pianoconey island brooklyn new york cityshooting uptempergangster bossshot in the kneedrug snortinglaw schoolinterracial lovemadison square garden manhattan new york citysearch warrantmafia dontenementskeet shootingpostmodernbattle of witsplea bargainpile of moneyanti semitic slurbiting someonereference to sammy davis jr.c 130 herculessubpoenacomplaininghypodermicpolice coverupstealing from a dead bodyfirearm pointed at the camerablacks versus italianslighting a cigarprocess serverwashington heights manhattan new york citylattecustody caseshot at the camerathe projectsdrug paraphanaliafall of saigongeorge washington bridgetriangular folded american flagpumping iron (See All) |
Stanley Ipkiss ('Jim Carrey' (qv)) is a bank clerk that is an incredibly nice man. Unfortunately, he is too nice for his own good and is a pushover when it comes to confrontations. After one of the worst days of his life, he finds a mask that depicts Loki, the Norse night god of mischief. Now, when …he puts it on, he becomes his inner, self: a cartoon romantic wild man. However, a small time crime boss, Dorian Tyrel ('Peter Greene (I)' (qv)), comes across this character dubbed "The Mask" by the media. After Ipkiss's alter ego indirectly kills his friend in crime, Tyrel now wants this green-faced goon destroyed. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscult filmsuperheroslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | gangsterbetrayaltortureherodeceptionmafiaprison escapeunlikely hero |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallneo noir |
| Locations: | nightclubpolice stationnightclub singer |
| Characters: | policeboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officerdetectivepolice detectivevillainpsychiatristmayorpolice shootout |
| Story: | double lifecrime bossorganized crimefistfighttitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleviolencedogcigarette smokingchasesurprise endingpistolshootouthigh heelsmachine gun …blondeshotgunrescuegunfightmaskinterrogationgood versus eviljournalistbased on comic bookbridgedream sequenceanti heroone man armyunderwater scenepantyhosetransformationparklimousinebankdatefirst partbank robberystylized violencewolfballoonlifting someone into the airjail cellblockbusterpsychologistblack humormechanicwatching televisioncamera shot of feetdamsel in distresssuper villainawarddynamitelieutenantlandlordfemale stockinged feetbazookavillain played by lead actorcar troublecartoon on tvtimebombstolen moneylegssuper powerspart computer animationalter egopart live actionman wearing glassestommy guncrazy humorabandoned warehousefamous linegagred hairx rayed skeletonfictional citycomeuppancebad lucknecktiecomic herocomic violencereference to napoleonimitationreference to clint eastwoodmockerylong tonguedark horse comicsbank clerklate for worklandfillgreen skincatchphrasenorse godobject in rectumreference to dirty harryanimal urinationzoot suitdirty harryeyes pop out of headpig latinanimal licking someonelokihyperbolic physical distortionmagical maskobject returns after rejected (See All) |
Boston, 1926. The '20s are roaring. Liquor is flowing, bullets are flying, and one man sets out to make his mark on the world. Prohibition has given rise to an endless network of underground distilleries, speakeasies, gangsters, and corrupt cops. Joe Coughlin, the youngest son of a prominent Boston …police captain, has long since turned his back on his strict and proper upbringing. Now having graduated from a childhood of petty theft to a career in the pay of the city's most fearsome mobsters, Joe enjoys the spoils, thrills, and notoriety of being an outlaw. But life on the dark side carries a heavy price. In a time when ruthless men of ambition, armed with cash, illegal booze, and guns, battle for control, no one-neither family nor friend, enemy nor lover-can be trusted. Beyond money and power, even the threat of prison, one fate seems most likely for men like Joe: an early death. But until that day, he and his friends are determined to live life to the hilt. Joe embarks on a dizzying journey up the ladder of organized crime that takes him from the flash of Jazz Age Boston to the sensual shimmer of Tampa's Latin Quarter to the sizzling streets of Cuba. Live by Night is a riveting epic layered with a diverse cast of loyal friends and callous enemies, tough rumrunners and sultry femmes fatales, Bible-quoting evangelists and cruel Klansmen, all battling for survival and their piece of the American dream. At once a sweeping love story and a compelling saga of revenge, it is a spe… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedytragedyheistheist gone wrong |
| Themes: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdeathlovefriendshipsuicidekidnappingdrugsmoneybetrayalprisonfeartorture …escapefuneraldeceptionseductionrobberyextramarital affairangerracismpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiablackmailmafiaredemptiongamblinghome invasiondeath of wifepanicvengeancepolice corruptionnear death experiencedeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalbarbeachrestauranttrainchurchforesthotelsnowcemeteryboatelevatorwoodspolice station …police carbrotheltunneltrain stationcar bombcar on firecar firepolice car chase (See All) |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostitutepolice officerpolicemanphotographerhostagethieftough guy …love trianglechristianwarriorhitmaninterracial relationshipsheriffpolice shootoutpimppolice chasesingle fatherex soldieractor director writer (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s1920s |
| Story: | rise to powermovie theatermobstercrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderracial slurcriminalpunched in the facebased on novelbloodviolencesex scenecigarette smokingdancing …photographexplosionpartyknifechasethree word titlesurprise endingpistoltelephone callfirevoice over narrationshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenewritten by directorarrestgunfightpaintingvomitingshowdownheld at gunpointbeerbombcar crashinterrogationcafehandcuffsrevolveralcoholtelephoneshot in the backf wordsubjective cameraassassinbound and gaggedgangambushmassacremansionmontagethroat slittingbridgedinerprisonerimmigrantnonlinear timelineexploding carno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneassassinationdouble crosspolice officer killedvoice overfemme fatalecigar smokingshot in the legnecklaceshot in the foreheadgravedrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerwidowerfactorypay phonewritten and directed by cast membercharacter's point of view camera shottentknocked outopening action scenebankstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderscardirected by starbodyguardtragic eventautomobileloss of fatherbank robberyex convictloss of mothershot in the armsilencerfireworkslove interestwhippingcasinonewspaper headlinesubtitled scenetrustarsoncorrupt copheart attacksingle parenthenchmanitalianfalling down stairscard gamedestructionassassination attemptpokerwarehousereference to adolf hitlergay characterrace relationssociopathcrucifixloss of loved oneexploding buildingkicked in the stomachloss of wifecrying womanfloridaphone boothdesperationirishfaked deathorphanagehonorcrying mantorchfemale killerpreachersocial commentarypresumed deadthugredneckcynicismitalian americanhatredboston massachusettssmugglingmercilessnesschaosshot in the facemiami floridaescape attemptswamppunched in the chestrivaldynamiteoutlawdeath of sisteraerial shotbananacubaracisttitle at the endmustachegasolinerelease from prisonethnic slurpolice inspectordeath of loved onewritten by starmoral dilemmasouthern accentmob bossfemale assassinman cryingshot through a windowbag of moneyhistorical fictionfinal showdownmolotov cocktailgang warrobberirish americanwoman cryingpistol whippolice chiefloss of daughterbank robberbullet balletsmugglerflarehired killerurban decayinterracial marriagedolphinpolice captainhillbillygreat depressionpalm treen wordshot point blankwoman kills a manaltered version of studio logoalligatorcorrupt policefight the systemloss of sistercar set on firemafia bossbroken noseoverturning carcorrupt officialtragic endingspitting bloodku klux klancubanheroic bloodshedborn again christianpool of bloodheroin addictwoman slaps a mantailortommy gunmob violencebarbershopfade to blackknocked out with a gun buttsocial decayinnocent person killedprohibitionkicked in the groinmob hitfedoraex marineman slaps womanpreachingevangelistbank heistliquordocksgetawayshot through a walljumping from a carevangelicallugerrumprofessional hitsecret tunnelworld war one veterantampa floridaunderground tunnelwhite suitspeakeasygetaway driverirish mobirish accentflorida keysburning crossdistillerycouncilormale rivalryflorida evergladeskkkfemale preacher (See All) |
This urban nightmare chronicles several days in the life of Caine Lawson, following his high-school graduation, as he attempts to escape his violent existence in the projects of Watts, CA.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedyteen movie |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathlovefriendshipdrugsmoneybetrayalprisonpregnancyfeardrunkennessescaperobbery …angerpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiahumiliationexecutionhopedyingvengeancepolice brutalitynear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirhigh schoolarchive footageaffection |
| Locations: | hospitalcarlos angeles californiaurban settingpolice stationgas stationinner city |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippoliceteenagerafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officerdetectivesingle motherpolice detectivemuslimcousin cousin relationship …grandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshippolice chasepolice dog (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s1970s |
| Story: | told in flashbackcrime bossorganized crimeracial slurcriminalpunched in the facefistfightflashbacknumber in titlebloodviolencedogbare chested malegunfight …cigarette smokingpartyknifechasethree word titlesurprise endingpistolvoice over narrationshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvarrestgunfightbrawlshootingvomitingheld at gunpointbeersunglassesinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvershot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chasegay slurorphanflashlightgangcaliforniadeath of frienddrug dealercocaineprisonerhouseno opening creditsanti herochild in perilcontroversyflash forwarddrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathproduct placementlightningstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderlong takehigh school studentloss of fatherpremarital sexthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutloss of motherprofanityshot in the armheroinhatesingle parentmachismouzicard gamepokerstreetheavy rainslow motionjail cellroman numeral in titlekicked in the stomachvideotapecovered in bloodparking garagehonorstreet lifehomicidedrug dealingdrug overdosethugswitchbladestealing a carunderage drinkingdual wieldhatredconvenience storeescape attemptblack and white scenebible quoteghettoblood on shirtrainstormbarbecuerelease from prisonjuvenile delinquentethnic slurhustlerdesert eaglemarijuana jointgraduationstorehigh school teachercar drivingpistol whipfemale teacheroverdosekoreanvulgarityurban decaypolice interrogationn wordshot in the handsubmachine gundrive by shootingcarjackingblaxploitationtragic endingshrinefade to blackdreadlockssocial decayattempted robberygangstaslow motion action scenechild swearingchild with a gungangsta griphoodlumlatin americanchop shopdominoesdrive thrudeath of cousinconvenience store robberyurban violencemuslim convertice cream vanblack slangwatts riotschevrolet impala convertible (See All) |
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: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingmoneybetrayalpoliticsprisonfeartortureescapefuneral …heroinvestigationdeceptionrobberyangerpsychopathbrutalityobsessionterrorismparanoiablackmailmafiainsanitysadismsurveillancerivalryevilhome invasionhopepanicjusticecourageself sacrificepolice brutalitypolice corruptionnear death experienceprison escape (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chasenightdarknessambiguous ending |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalbarrestauranthelicoptermotorcycleairplaneboatelevatorkitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice stationship …truckrooftopusaschool buscar bombfire truckcar motorcycle chasecar truck chaseschool bus driver (See All) |
| Characters: | mother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoopolice officernursedetectivehostagelawyer …thieftough guylove trianglewarrioraction herosecurity guardpolice detectivevillainsnipersecretaryrussianchineseamerican abroadmayorpolice shootoutsniper riflepolice chasetruck driverengineerex soldierrussian mafiadeath of girlfriendship captainpolice dogpolice funeralself destruct (See All) |
| Period: | 2000szip line |
| Story: | district attorneydouble lifemobstercrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderfalse accusationcriminalpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by characterbloodviolencesequelinterview …dogbare chested malekissfightexplosionpartyknifechasethree word titlesurprise endingpistolfirecell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathmachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chestface slapshotgunrescueslow motion scenewritten by directorarrestgunfightbrawlfalling from heightmaskletterbased on comicshowdownrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbombsecond partcar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolverkung fuscientistshot in the backreportersubjective cameragood versus evilflashlightjournalistassassinbound and gaggedbased on comic bookgangambushterroristaxedisguiseambulancedeath of frienddrug dealermontagebridgeimpalementmixed martial artsprisonertied to a chairexploding carjudgeman with glassestrialno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armyassassinationchild in perilhit by a cardouble crosspolice officer killedvannews reportcigar smokingmarriage proposalbartenderduellimousineone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangercostumeclownkeyperson on fireelectrocutionpoisoncharacter's point of view camera shotmissionrace against timecover upevil manknocked outkicked in the faceopening action scenebankstreet shootoutcourtmanipulationscarbodyguardexploding bodypolicewomandie hard scenariotied upthreatened with a knifebank robberysilencervigilantenewspaper headlinesubtitled scenecorrupt cophatestylized violencehenchmanmaniacak 47ropeuzifalling down stairshand grenadegrenadedestructionburned aliveflyingwarehouseelectronic music scoremass murdergothicsociopathlawhelmetlifting someone into the aircowboy hathong kongmutilationjail cellwalkie talkieloss of loved oneexploding buildingkicked in the stomachblockbusterswat teamdesperationservantpress 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 herogadgetlaughingbruiselasersightsecret identityterrorist 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 carcrutchessuit and tietelling someone to shut upcomputer crackeracidskyscraperbank robberidealismbillionairenurse uniformno title at beginningfemale lawyerhanging upside downburnt faceurban decaymind gamehelicopter crashanarchyhit by a truckvigilante justicesawed 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 carmenacecrime fightertragic pastgarbage trucktragic endingmasked heromasked villainreference to abraham lincolncrowbarpsychological torturejailbreakprivate jetcockney accentfundraisertext messagebagpipesdog attackimprovised weaponburn victimceofingerprintpool hallmass murdererprison 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 promotionhands tiedbank 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) |
Three amateurs stickup a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse. Brad Pitt plays the hitman hired to track them down and restore order.
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedyheist |
| Themes: | gangstermurderdeathdrugsmoneybetrayalpoliticsfeartorturedrunkennessescapedeceptionrobberybrutalitydrug use …mafiagamblingsadismalcoholism (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerain |
| Locations: | barrestauranthotelcarairporturban settingtrain station |
| Characters: | prostitutethieftough guyhitmanalcoholicaustralian |
| Period: | 2000syear 2008 |
| Story: | stealing a dogmobsterorganized crimefalse accusationcriminalpunched in the facecharacter name in titleflashbackbased on novelbloodviolencedogcigarette smokingthree word titlesurprise ending …pistolbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvwritten by directorarrestvomitingheld at gunpointbeersunglassescar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolveralcoholf wordsubjective cameraassassinambushdrug dealermontagedinerexploding caranti herohit by a cardouble crossnews reportshot in the foreheadbartenderdrug addicthotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathcharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementkicked in the facelightningbodyguardautomobileex convictprofanityheroinhenchmanmachismowaitercard gamegamepokerheavy rainslow motionsociopathbeardmorguekicked in the stomachfloridamobparking garagesocial commentarymasked manthugwhiskeycynicismitalian americanmercilessnessnew orleans louisianapunched in the stomachshot in the facesex talkjunkiecigarette lighterpunched in the chestthrown through a windowrainstormlens flarereference to barack obamamedia coveragebullet timeshot through a windowmysterious maneconomyelection campaignhired killerurban decaysawed off shotgunshot point blankshot in the handpresidential electiondrive by shootingcontract killercar set on fireradio newsspitting bloodimplied sexmob violencereference to george w. bushsocial decaymale vomitingmob hitpoker gamemartinirecessioneconomic crisisbeaten uphitsouthern gothicblood vomitingprofessional hitreference to tarzanreference to thomas jeffersonaustralian manorlando floridamasked robbermob enforcerdry cleaning2008 presidential electionsoft focussmall time crookpost punklincoln town carglobal economic crisis of 2008opening creditswearing pantyhose over headheavy drinkerkilled in a cardrug userhousehold cleaning glovesstealing from criminal (See All) |
Young Danny Madigan is a big fan of Jack Slater, a larger-than-life action hero played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. When his best friend, Nick the projectionist, gives him a magic ticket to the new Jack Slater film, Danny is transported into Slater's world, where the good guys always win. One of Slater …'s enemies, Benedict the hitman, gets hold of the ticket and ends up in Danny's world, where he realises that if he can kill Schwarzenegger, Slater will be no more. Slater and Danny must travel back and stop him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmblack comedyb movie |
| Themes: | gangstermurderdeathlovefuneralheromagicpsychopathmafiainsanityhome invasionmurder of a police officer |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallspoofsatirecar chaseself parody |
| Locations: | new york cityhelicopterlos angeles californiataxitruck |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipserial killertough guywarrioraction herosingle motherkillervillainself referential |
| Period: | 1990s20th centuryyear 1993 |
| Story: | movie premieremovie theatermobsterattempted murdercriminalpunched in the facefistfightflashbackviolencekissfightchasethree word titlecell phoneshootout …beatingcorpseshot to deathshot in the chestblondeface slapshot in the headswordgunfightbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointsunglassescar crashdead bodyhandcuffsmanhattan new york cityshot in the backsword fightgangold manaxemansionwomanweaponexploding carno opening creditschild in perildouble crosscigar smokingtheaterelectrocutionfantasy sequencestatueevil mantough girlopening action scenefilm within a filmexploding bodydeath of sonneck breakingmurdererdie hard scenariothreatened with a knifecinemasemiautomatic pistolkillingredheadcorrupt cophenchmanmaniacactor playing himselfuzilifting someone into the airclassical musicmexican standoffgun fudinosaurmovie theatrecameoswitchbladestealing a carchild's point of viewdark humorkicked in the crotchfather figureblack and white scenestabbed in the legdynamiteghettodeceithealingbulletproof vesttough coplasersightexploding helicoptergatling gunpsycho killerdesert eaglepsychopathic killerbad guymadmancartoon on tvstereotypehuman monstervideo storetwo man armyhomicidal maniacgang violenceno title at beginningcameo appearancestuntshot in the eyeexploding truckhollywood signman punching a womanpunmaverick coptimes square manhattan new york cityexploding housefart jokegrim reapercartoon catmass murdererkicking in a doorpremature ejaculationkicked in the groinactress playing herselfticketbullet proof vest555 phone numberdeja vumovie posterchild with a gunfalling off a roofjumping from a rooftopmushroom cloudsharpshooterprojectionistfilm premieremovie referencecult movie castdobermancraneglass eyesame actor playing two charactersactor playing dual rolechild driving a caraxe murdererairbagthrown through a wallhandcuffed to a pipetwentieth centurywhite suitmagical objectsame actor playing two characters simultaneously on screenactor talks to audiencemovie reality crossovertarworried motherattempted child murdercartoon reality crossoverbreaking a glass windowlos angeles storm draindriving through a wallcartoon characterfictional characterknife in the thighhand slapplaying chickenhowie screamspinning axeinvisible barrierlife imitates artroaringla brea tar pitt 1000nun with a gunactor meets characterboy sidekickpunching through a car window (See All) |
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedy |
| Themes: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdeathkidnappingdrugsbetrayalprisontortureescapedeceptionmilitarysadismsurveillance …home invasionpolice brutality (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | restaurantmotorcyclebathtubelevatorurban settingapartmentpolice stationrooftopschool busfire truckrooftop fight |
| Characters: | policetattoosoldierdetectivehostagetough guywarrioraction herowaitresssecurity guardpolice detectivesnipermayorpolice shootoutgrandfather grandson relationship …ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsniper riflepolice chaseex soldier (See All) |
| Period: | future2010snear future |
| Story: | crime bossorganized crimeracial slurfalse accusationpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by characterflashbackviolencetwo word titlebare chested malefightcigarette smokingphotographexplosion …knifechasesurprise endingpistolshowercell phoneshootoutbeatingmachine guncar accidentremakeshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenearrestgunfightbrawlfalling from heightheld at gunpointhand to hand combatcar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolverfoot chaseflashlightambushaxeambulancedrug dealermixed martial artsdinerprisonertied to a chairno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armynews reportcigar smokingone against manybeaten to deathmissionundercoverrace against timeknocked outkicked in the facetough girlbaseball batopening action scenestreet shootoutamerican flagratdie hard scenariothreatened with a knifemercenaryex convictshot in the armsilencerbare chested male bondagenewspaper headlinestylized violencehenchmanriotak 47machismomissileuzihand grenadehead buttcatfightsecurity camerajail cellwalkie talkiekicked in the stomachswat teamwristwatchjumping 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 fingerbarbecueethnic slurstick fightdrug lordauctiontracking devicehit with a baseball batfemale assassinsatellitedesert eagleshot through a windowex coptaserset uptimebombpistol whiparmored cardetroit michiganparkourarms dealertwo man armymajorfish 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) |
Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash are narcotics detectives who, while both being extremely successful, can't stand each other. Crime Lord Yves Perret, furious at the loss of income that Tango and Cash have caused him, frames the two for murder. Caught with the murder weapon at the scene of the crime, the t …wo have no alibi. Thrown into prison with most of the criminals they helped convict, it appears that they are going to have to trust each other if they are to clear their names and catch the evil Perret. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmdark comedybuddy comedy |
| Themes: | gangsterprisontortureescapeheropsychopathsurveillancepolice brutality |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | helicopterlos angeles californiapolice stationcourtroomstrip clubcar bombprison fighthelicopter chasepolice helicopterprison brawl |
| Characters: | policebrother sister relationshipdetectivelawyertough guyaction herohitmanpolice detectivevillainpolice shootoutpolice lieutenant |
| Period: | 1980szip line |
| Story: | wrongful convictionframed for murdercrime bossorganized crimeracial slurpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlefemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolencebare chested male …explosionchasethree word titlepistolshowershootoutcorpseblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunbattleundressinggunfightbrawlinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvershot in the backfoot chasename in titlecaliforniadrug dealercocaineprisonerjudgedisarming someoneshot in the foreheadkaratelocker roomfbielectrocutionmassagebaseball battankopening action scenethreatdie hard scenariosemiautomatic pistolshot in the armnewspaper headlineampersand in titlemachismoeyeglassesuzihand grenadetape recordersecurity cameramouseexploding buildingbuttocksflatulenceparking garagepump action shotgunprison guardpunched in the stomachm 16reference to satanaquariumfat manjumping through a windowsexy womantough copbody landing on a carprison cellkarate chopgadgetethnic slurlasersightdrug lordgatling gunkarate kickhit with a baseball batset uptimebombarmored cardual roletwo man armygunslingerframedbuddy coptriadescaped convictpolice captainunsubtitled foreign languageprison breakcarjackingcross dresserdrug cartelcockney accentprison wardengender disguisestraight razorgay subtextcartelasian manman dressed as a womanwearing a sound wirebomb explosionelectrocutedcharacter appears on front page of a newspaperchinamanman disguised as a womanreference to ramboplea bargaintankerreference to stevie wonderbluffdeath by explosiondriving a car without a door80s actioncommandeered vehiclemistaken sex sceneknocked down stairspunched in the ribsbomb timer counting downslinkywearing a disguisecisternwall of tv screensacronymcop in prisondriving through a gatedrug baronheld upside downtwo against manycar door knocked offthreaten to drop from a height (See All) |
It's 1949 Los Angeles, and gangster Mickey Cohen has moved in, with the intention of controlling all criminal activity in the city. He has bought local judges and police, and no one is willing to cross him or testify against him. Everyone except Sergeant John O'Mara, a former World War II soldier, w …hose goal is to settle with his family in a peaceful Los Angeles. Police Chief William Parker decides to form a special unit whose mission is to take down Cohen, and chooses O'Mara to lead the unit. O'Mara chooses 4 cops and asks another cop and vet, Jerry Wooters to join him but Wooters is not interested. But when he witnesses the murder of a young boy by Cohen's people, he joins them, and they decide to take apart Cohen's organization. Cohen wonders if a rival is going after him, but eventually he realizes it's the cops. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdeathchristmasprisontortureherodeceptiondeath of fatherbrutalitymafiahome invasionmurder of a police officer …police corruption (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | nightclubbarrestaurantswimming poolhotellos angeles californiaairportpolice stationbrothelnightclub shootout |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipprostitutepolice officerlawyertough guylove triangleaction herohitmanpolice detectivemaidpolice shootoutpimpex soldierpregnant wifepolice sergeant …police detective hero (See All) |
| Period: | 1940s |
| Story: | mobstercrime bossorganized crimecriminalpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by characterbloodviolencedogtwo word titlebare chested malekisscigarette smokingexplosion …knifepistolbased on true storyfirevoice over narrationbased on bookshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameraarrestbrawlsex in bedshowdownriflehand to hand combatcar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvershot in the backgood versus evilambushstrangulationmansiondeath of frienddrug dealerimpalementexploding carjudgeno opening creditsanti heropolice officer killedfemme fatalenews reportcigar smokingshot in the legshot in the foreheadcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathperson on firedeath of childattempted rapestreet shootoutshot in the shoulderbodyguardchildbirthexploding bodywitnessneck breakingpremarital sexthreatened with a knifesilencercasinonewspaper headlineredheadheroincorrupt copchild murderfreeze framestylized violencestrong female charactermachismoeavesdroppingfalling down stairshand grenadecard gamegrenadeburned alivehead buttassassination attemptshot in the stomachred dressbarnhollywood californiaboxermasked mancrime scenepump action shotguntarget practicedual wieldtitle appears in writingpolice officer shotcigarette lighteraccidental killingwisecrack humorundercover coptough copknife throwinggasolinepolice raidlens flaregatling gunmedia coveragemob bosstorso cut in halffountainpistol whippolice chiefacidinformantgang violencegunslingerexploding truckmoney launderingmaverick copdrive by shootingextreme violencemale in bathtubshooting rangesledgehammertommy gunblack copfinger gunvillain arrestedlapdwiretappingworld war two veteranman slaps a womantitle spoken by narratorends with biographical notesrouletteknife in the chestjail breakhit with a chairgarrotereference to frank sinatrapolice officer knocked unconsciousreference to mickey mouserobbery gone awrypolice vigilantismburning moneykilled in an elevatorpolice badgepulp fictiontorn in halfkilled in police cardrill in the headlos angeles police departmentends with narrationyear 1949knife in handg manelectronics expertthompson sub machine gunchinatown los angelesburbank californiareference to claude rains (See All) |
When the aging head of a famous crime family decides to transfer his position to one of his subalterns, a series of unfortunate events start happening to the family, and a war begins between all the well-known families leading to insolence, deportation, murder and revenge, and ends with the favorabl …e successor being finally chosen. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmepic |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathmarriagedrugschristmasbetrayalweddingfuneralextramarital affairdysfunctional familymafiadeath of wifevengeance …police brutalitypolice corruptionnear death experiencemurder of son (See All) |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestaurantchurchhotelcemeterylos angeles californiabathtubelevatorvillagewheelchairitalycatholic churchcar bomb |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipteachernurselawyertough guyhitmancatholicex soldier |
| Period: | 1940s1950s |
| Story: | rise to powermovie theatercrime bossorganized crimeracial slurcriminaltitle spoken by characterfemale nuditybased on novelbloodviolencetwo word titlesex scenekiss …knifepistoltelephone callbeatingshot to deathblood splattermachine gunhorseshot in the chesturinationcatshootingbathroomrevolvermanhattan new york cityshot in the backassassinambushstrangulationmansiondrug dealerwomanweaponfishexploding carsevered headman with glassesno opening creditsassassinationpolice officer killedshot in the foreheadcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguefbiwidowerfirst of seriesfugitivemassagedomestic violencedeath of sonloss of fatherfirst partex convictshot in the armlas vegas nevadacasinosubtitled scenecorrupt coppowerheart attacktraitorfalling down stairsassassination attempthollywood californialoss of wifepart of trilogyhonordrug dealingattorneyloss of sonitalian americanmercilessnesslove at first sightpolice officer shotsibling rivalryfilm setfilm producerwar veteranloss of husbandethnic slurwedding receptionsymbolismmelancholymob bosspost world war twostabbed in the handgang warbaptismfirearmundertakercornfieldshot in the eyeforeplayadopted sonpaparazzistatue of liberty new york citymovie studiostablefamous scoreshot in the throatparaplegiccop killertitle same as bookdeath of title characterdirty copbronx new york citytommy gunmob violencecourtshipfamous linecrooked coppolice officer shot in the headmob hitworld war two veteranrevolving doorpatriarchprotective malescreenplay adapted by authorgarrotegodfatherel trainmarital abuseinvalidgang warfareconvicted felontelephone boxdouble murderprofessional hitnickname as titlesicily italycosa nostraitalian foodelderly mancrime familyreference to clark gableprotection racketcharacter appears in newspaperreference to jerry lewisshot repeatedlyknife in handvegetable gardengarrottingreference to dean martinreference to ingrid bergmantollboothbroken jawhusband hits wiferadio city music hall manhattan new york citybagmanbroken rulecorrupt lawyerpolice officer shot in the neckgambling syndicatethompson gungodfather godson relationshipitalian american copshot through the eyehorse killedhollywood mogulmob summitmotion picture executivegodsonorange peelopen hydrantpregnant woman beatencorleone italydartmouth collegepicture in newspaper (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: | martial artsblack comedysuspenseconspiracymurder mystery |
| Themes: | gangstermurderdeathkidnappinginfidelitybetrayalescapedeceptionsurveillancemurder investigation |
| Mood: | rainneo noircar chaseambiguous ending |
| Locations: | hospitalbarbuselevatorurban settingpolice stationmoteltunnel |
| Characters: | policefather daughter relationshipprostitutesoldierhostagetough guyaction herohitmanpolice detectivesniperrussianamerican abroadsniper riflepolice chaseself mutilation …ex soldiermysterious villainrussian gangster (See All) |
| Story: | district attorneyframed for murdercrime bossorganized crimefalse accusationpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleflashbackbased on novelbloodviolencetwo word titlebare chested male …knifesurprise endingpistolcell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headrescuewritten by directorarrestbrawlshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatcar crashshot in the backsubjective cameraassassinambushbridgearmydinerprisoneranti heroone man armychild in perilpolice officer killednews reportshot in the foreheadone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathpay phonecharacter's point of view camera shotcover upknocked outkicked in the faceshot in the shoulderscarthreatvigilantecorrupt copmachismohead 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 oneprivate investigatorhit with a baseball batsuffocationmysterious manex copdriftertaserohiovigilantismgunslingerfemale lawyervigilante justiceman kills a womanman punching a womancleaning ladypawnshopoverhead camera shotaikidocrowbarmemorialshooting rangeblack copwrongful arrestsurveillance footagepittsburgh pennsylvaniaex marinecorporate crimequarrybritish actor playing american characterbroken handobituarybolt action rifledefense attorneybaghdad 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) |
On New Year's Eve, inside a police station that's about to be closed for good, officer Jake Roenick must cobble together a force made up cops and criminals to save themselves from a mob looking to kill mobster Marion Bishop.
| Subgenre: | martial artssuspense |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathprisonfearescapedeceptionbrutalityparanoiaexecutionself sacrificepolice brutalitypolice corruptionunlikely hero |
| Mood: | neo noirone night |
| Locations: | churchforesthelicoptersnowwoodsurban settingpolice stationstormsewerprison bus |
| Characters: | policepolice officerdetectivehostagetough guywarriorpolice detectivepsychiatristsniperpolice shootoutpolice chase |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | mobstercrime bossattempted murderracial slurcriminalfistfightnumber in titlebloodviolencedogkissfightcigarette smokingchasesurprise ending …pistolfirecell phoneshootoutshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestblonderemakeshot in the headshotgunswordgunfightbrawlshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatbombtelephoneshot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chasemassacredrug dealerwomancocainestabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestweaponno opening creditsanti heropolice officer killedpantyhoseshot in the legshot in the foreheaddrug addictprologueperson on fireundercovertough girlbaseball batopening action sceneshot in the shoulderfishnet stockingspolicewomansuspiciondie hard scenariosilencerlove interestarsoncorrupt copmachismofemale stockinged legspot smokingsabotageshot in the stomachjail celldrug abusesergeantpsychologistnew year's evemexican standoffmasked manfemale warriorretirementwoman in jeopardyhaunted by the pastprison guarddual wielditalian americanpower outagestabbed in the neckshot in the facejunkieescape attemptcigarette lighterone dayconvictundercover copbulletproof vesttough copsiegestabbed in the eyeethnic slurdead woman with eyes openlasersighthit with a baseball batmolotov cocktaildetroit michiganblonde womanblack pantyhosestandoffblizzardman kills a womancorrupt policefemale copfemale criminalmain character shotcocaine snortingtommy gunfemale gunfighternight vision gogglescrooked coppolicewoman killingsnowstormmodern westernrookie coplong blonde hairnew year's eve partyset on firewoman shot in the foreheadnational guardshot in the kneeamazing grace hymncruelty to animalexploding busnew year's dayiciclepolice precinctd box motion codepolice psychologisthotwiringpatterned pantyhoseroom keyno receptionripped pantyhosedeath of love interestjamming device (See All) |
Professional Brooklyn hitman Jimmy Conlon is more commonly known as THE GRAVEDIGGER. Jimmy was a mob hit-man, who was best friends with his boss Sean Maguire. But when Jimmy's son, Michael, is marked for death by the mob, Jimmy must go up against Sean to protect Michael at all costs. Together, he an …d Michael must avoid corrupt cops, contract killers and the mob to survive the night. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathchristmasdrunkennessescapedeath of fatherbrutalityredemptionhome invasionmurder of a police officerpolice corruptionregret |
| Mood: | rainneo noircar chaseone night |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestaurantforesthelicoptertaxiurban settingpolice stationlake |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshippolice officersister sister relationshipaction herohitmaninterracial relationshipalcoholicpolice detectiveuncle nephew relationship …stepfather stepdaughter relationship (See All) |
| Period: | christmas party |
| Story: | framed for murdertold in flashbackcrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderpunched in the facefistfightflashbackbloodviolencecigarette smokingphotographexplosionknifethree word title …pistolfirevoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestface slapshot in the headrescueslow motion scenearrestbrawlfalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatcar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvermanhattan new york cityshot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chaseassassindeath of frienddrug dealercocainestabbed to deathdinerboxingsubwaynonlinear timelineno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armychild in perilpolice officer killednews reportshot in the foreheadon the runlimousineone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backlocker roomfugitiveshot in the shoulderdeath of sonpubnewspaper headlinesubtitled sceneblood spatterheroincorrupt copfreeze framehenchmanmachismofalling down stairshead buttelectronic music scoreshot in the stomachsociopathmorgueboxerkicked in the stomachswat teambrooklyn new york cityfollowing someonebroken legapartment buildingthugwhiskeyhaunted by the paststealing a carmanhuntpower outagegash in the facestabbed in the neckevacuationmentorstabbed in the legdeath of protagonistpunched in the chestice hockeyaerial shotbulletproof vestlonerlens flarelasersightbullet timemob bossshot through a windownarrated by characterbag of moneyirish americanshot in the neckspiral staircasesubway stationbrooklyn bridgenight visionburnt facecabin in the woodscrashing through a windowbleeding to deathtimes square manhattan new york cityfilmed killingmafia bossreference to googlefather son estrangementboxing ringfacial scarin medias resbronx new york citycamera phonetoy gunstrangled to deathwoman slaps a manflashback within a flashbackclose up of eyenight vision gogglesmob hitchrysler building manhattan new york cityburning buildingstarts with narrationhidden gunqueens new york citystabbed multiple timesel trainstabbed in the sideshot through a walllimousine driverboxing gymman huntnew york city skylinerusekilled in police caralbanianmadison square garden manhattan new york citypolice officer stabbedclimbing a fenceshot in the bellyeurocopter as350 squirrelgrieving motherhockey gamefight in the restroomex boxerrailyardsanta claus costumelimping manstrangledirish mafiareloading a gunpoinsettia (See All) |
Batman, the costumed crime-fighter who prowls the night skies in Gotham City, soon finds there's another vigilante in town knocking off prominent mob figures. Despite the scythe-like blade for a hand, a mechanical voice and the cloud of smoke that follows the figure wherever it goes, the police and …outraged officials mistake the homicidal crusader for Batman himself and demand that the city's longtime hero be brought to justice. Meanwhile, Andrea Beaumont returns to town. She is the lost love of Bruce Wayne, the billionaire playboy who is Batman's alter ego, and was an integral part of Wayne's decision ten years earlier to don the cape and cowl. Now, she is back in his life and is no less a disruption than the return of his old archenemy, The Joker, who has a stake in seeing the annihilation of this new vigilante, whoever it proves to be. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmblack comedyconspiracysuperherotragedygothic horror |
| Themes: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdeathsurrealismbetrayalfeartortureescapeheroinvestigationdeceptionangerpsychopath …death of fatherbrutalityobsessionparanoiamafiainsanityunrequited lovehome invasionnear death experienceregret (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirnightdarkness |
| Locations: | hospitalrestauranthelicoptermotorcyclecemeteryairplaneurban settingapartmentpolice stationshiprooftopsewerrooftop fightrooftop chasecar truck chase |
| Characters: | policefather daughter relationshipdoctorpolice officerserial killernursedetectivehostagelawyertough guywarrioraction herohitmansecurity guardpolice detective …ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshippolice chasemysterious villainmysterious killer (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | double lifemobstercrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderfalse accusationcriminalpunched in the facefistfightcharacter name in titleflashbackbloodviolencebare chested malekiss …fightcigarette smokingphotographexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingpistolfirebeatingcorpsemachine guncar accidentshotgunrescuecameraswordbrawlfalling from heightmaskletterbased on comicshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatbombcar crashinterrogationrobotrevolverfightingsubjective cameragood versus evilsurvivalfoot chaseassassinbound and gaggedbased on comic bookambushdisguisemansionbridgemixed martial artsnonlinear timelineanti herodisarming someoneone man armydouble crossunderwater scenefemme fatalecigar smokingmarriage proposalnecklaceon the runlimousineone against manybinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebased on tv seriesclownelectrocutionpoisonumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotrace against timestatuedebtcover upevil mankicked in the facetough girlbaseball batlightningopening action scenebodyguardinjectionloss of fathervigilantenewspaper headlinestylized violencehenchmanmaniaceavesdroppingfireplacedestructionrevelationhead buttassassination attemptmass murderhypodermic needlegothicheavy rainloss of loved onehammerexploding buildingkicked in the stomachvillainessswat teamjumping from heightparking garageblack humorcrushed to deathmasked manthugrampagepump action shotgunhaunted by the pastconstruction sitehatredmercilessnessmillionairesuper villainkicked in the crotchmental hospitalescape attemptmakeupbutleramusement parkpunched in the chestdark herodynamitejumping through a windowbooby trapaerial shotsexy womanrainstormwedding ringbody landing on a carlonerdark pasttragic herogadgetlaughingsecret identitykilling spreedc comicspsychoticflat tireengagement ringmob bosshit with a baseball batbatenglishman abroadgothspit in the facevigilantismskyscraperold flamebillionairebased on cartoonhired killerurban decayvigilante justiceoffscreen killingretroski maskfemale villainmoney launderingcruise shipfight the systemcapeheirstar crossed loversmafia bossorchestral music scoreoverturning caralter egoembezzlementrighteous rageclawcorrupt officialcrime fighterexploding housetragic pastmasked heromasked villaintheme parktommy gunscytheexploding airplaneman hits a womanfairjujitsusocial decaysocialiteevil clownmiscarriage of justiceattempted robberyextreme close upmasked superheromob hitcrime spreefictional citypolice commissionertragic villaincityscapejumping from a rooftopworld's fairgadgetrykiller clowngadget carfairgroundorigin of herothrowing starel trainman fights a womansuitcase full of moneyshurikenmasked vigilantecorrupt businessmanmanor houseman punches a womanpurse snatchersuper computerdark futuregas grenadeanti villainlimousine driverocean linerspit takecounterfeitforensic evidenceflying manoutrunning explosionenforcerclown makeupgrappling hookkeysi fighting methodjet packclown faceoxygen tankevil laughterprofessional hitsmoke grenadefighting in the airjokerpyromaniaccostumed herowrongfully accusedart decotoxinbatmobilecaped superherofuturistic aircraftgothammonorailone man crusadetooth knocked outmaking lovearchenemywounded manpersonal vendettacouncilorwarner brosbatcaveabandoned amusement parkbatwingbat signalglidingdisappeardc animated universefoot popping kissmetal handstrapless dressbat planebatman jokerrocket pack (See All) |
The true story of Danny Greene, an impoverished but charismatic young Irish-American who rises to power as president of the longshoreman's local union and is charged with corruption but evades serious jail time by becoming an FBI informant. With fearless nerve he joins forces with a Mafia gangster t …o rise to power in Cleveland's underworld, gaining the reputation of a Robin Hood-like figure with nine lives as he escapes countless assassination attempts. (Read More)
| Themes: | corruptiongangstermurderdeathchristmasbetrayalprisondrunkennessdeceptionmafiagamblinghome invasion |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantmotorcyclepolice stationcar explosioncar bombsex in a carcar fire |
| Characters: | policedetectivelawyerhitmanpolice detectivesnipersniper riflechildhood friendjewish american |
| Period: | 1960syear 1975year 1977year 1960 |
| Story: | told in flashbackcrime bossorganized crimecriminalfistfightviolenceexplosionthree word titlepistolbased on true storyfirevoice over narrationshootoutbeating …blood splatterface slapshot in the headshotgunarrestinterrogationrevolverf wordassassinbound and gaggeddeath of frienddrug dealerstabbed to deathprisonernonlinear timelineexploding carnews reportflash forwardbeaten to deathbaseball batexploding bodyreference to william shakespearenewspaper headlinemachismoeyeglassespoemhand grenadeassassination attemptwarehousejail cellexploding buildingphone boothirishbrooklyn new york citybikeritalian americanironyarchival footagebarbecueextortionethnic slurworld trade center manhattan new york citynewspaper clippingmedia coveragethanksgivingmob bossshot through a windowaccountantstabbed in the handgang warirish americantrue crimetelephone boothbrooklyn bridgeinformantpush upssawed off shotgununionloan sharkaudio cassettemoney launderingprison visitmafia bossmotorcycle gangcadillaclabor unionmugshotreference to marilyn monroeexploding housegarbage truckfirst person narrationwoman smokerreference to john waynebiker gangmob violencereference to richard nixoncleveland ohiofinger gunmob hitmultiple time framesstabbed multiple timesdocksshakespearean quotationdebt collectoraudio tapereference to muhammad alidead body in car trunkhit with a golf clubreference to robin hoodcompulsive gamblerblown to piecesphone tapcontract killingthermometerpolish americanethnic stereotyperacist jokedental officemob executionseventiesbird's eye shotsuccessorball peen hammercollie dogjack daniels whiskeyreference to arthur millercontainer shipshot in back of headblack and white televisiongreengrocerlongshoremanlake erielabor union corruption (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: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathkidnappingchristmasbetrayalfeartortureescapeinvestigationdeceptionrobberyangerbrutality …justicepolice investigationnear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | hospitalhotelairportapartmentpolice stationpolice carcitymotelgas stationfire truckabandoned factoryfire stationsex in a hotel |
| Characters: | african americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoopolice officerdetectivepolicemanhostagelawyertough guywarrioraction herohitmaninterracial relationshippolice detective …villainsnipersniper rifleself justice (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | district attorneycrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderracial slurcriminalpunched in the facefistfightflashbackbloodviolencebare chested malesex scenekissfight …interracial sexphotographexplosionknifechasethree word titlepistolshowerfirecell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headrescueslow motion scenegunfightbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointbeerhand to hand combatinterrogationrevolverfightingshot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chaseorphanassassinbound and gaggedgangambushaxedisguiseambulancemontageimpalementmixed martial artsprisonerjudgeanti herodisarming someoneone man armydouble crossvannews reportshot in the foreheadflash forwardbeaten 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 sexvigilantearsonhenchmansurgeryuzianswering machinesabotageburned alivehead buttassassination attemptelectronic music scoresociopathrepetition in titlejail cellbeardhammeraction heroinebald mangun battlefemale warriorthugcrime scenewoman in jeopardyinterracial romancereverse footagetarget practicesevered fingerfight to the deathhatredmercilessnessnew orleans louisianaconvenience storegunshot wounddeath threatfalling to deathblack bracigarette lighterstabbed in the legpunched in the chestbuildingtough copgasolinedark pasttied feetlens flareaxe murderethnic slurburned to deathblack bra and pantiesshot multiple timesfirefightersouthern accenthit with a baseball batfiremanshot through a windowfinal showdownassumed identityscene before opening creditsarms dealermotel roomglockhired killerinterracial kissbody in a trunkcomputer hackervigilante justiceaction 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 licensehands tiedrunning 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) |
As children, Lorenzo Carcaterra - Shakes to his friends - Michael Sullivan, Tommy Marcano, and John Reilly were inseparable. They grew up in Hell's Kitchen, a far from perfect neighborhood, one filled as Shakes says with scams and shake downs, but one where the rules were known by its residents. The … one adult who they admired was Father Bobby Carelli, who understood them as kids more than most adults and more than he himself would like to admit. In 1967, their lives would change forever when a typical teenage prank went wrong which led to the four of them being sentenced to various terms at Wilkinson Home for Boys, a reformatory. There, they were physically, emotionally and sexually abused primarily by Sean Nokes, the head guard of their cell block, and fellow guards Ralph Ferguson, Henry Addison, and Adam Styler, although there were other caring figures of authority at the home including other guards. Their time at the home affected the four, not all who were able to emerge from the experience to regroup their lives. In their want to forget about the experience, they made a vow not to talk about it either between themselves or with others. Fast forward thirteen years, with Tommy and Johnny being career criminals, Michael an assistant district attorney and Shakes a newspaper writer, their friendship on the surface more loose than it was when they were children. When Tommy and John spot Nokes, it leads to Shakes and Michael banding together to exact revenge not only on Nokes b… (Read More)
| Themes: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdeathfriendshipmarriageinfidelityrapebetrayalpoliticsadulteryprisonpregnancydrinking …torturedrunkennessescapefuneraldeceptionrobberyextramarital affairtheftdrug usecancerunfaithfulnesshumiliationsadismabusecrueltychildhoodvengeancejustice (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirmurder trial |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainchurchsnowbathtubbuswheelchaircourtroombaseballrooftopcatholic churchgay bar …inner cityprison rape (See All) |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippoliceafrican americanfriendsingerboyteenage boyteachergirlpolicemanpriest …lawyerthiefartisthitmanalcoholiccatholicmayorself justicehomosexual rape (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1960swintersummersummer of love |
| Story: | assistant district attorneycourthousedistrict attorneyracial slurcriminaltitle spoken by characterflashbackfemale nudityviolenceone word titlegunfightcigarette smokingphotograph …singingchasetelephone callvoice over narrationcryingbased on booksongbeatingfoodslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkarrestundressingshootingbooklietearsbirthdaycafebathroomclassroommanhattan new york cityreporterswimmingassassincandlegangbasketballdrug dealereatingcocainesubwaychild abusejudgeman with glassesnuntrialcoffindrawingbathunderwater sceneflash forwardconfessionlibraryliarstorytellingprankcourtamerican flagcrosswitnessbasementratclassblack americanrecord playeritaliangolfloyaltyteen angstwhat happened to epiloguesexual abusegroup of friendscrucifixamerican footballwatching a movieirishpeeping tomguardmovie theatrehaunted by the pastinnocenceitalian americankickingkicked in the crotchframe uppedophilesketchgang rapedeceitsocial workersexual assaulttrophyjuvenile delinquentmelancholyphysical abusepopeethicstestimonypedophiliairish americancafeteriacentral park manhattan new york cityconfessionalcoca colajuryhot dogframedloan sharkhearsereference to ronald reagancarpenterpuerto ricanretributionrepublican partymasschild rapewhistleblowersolitary confinementenglish teacherverdictsexual torturehot dog standwife abusebased on supposedly true storynightstickhandballperjuryjudicial systeminfirmaryjudicialjudiciaryreform schoolaltar boylaw schoolnew york yankeesmadison square garden manhattan new york cityreference to michelangelonew york timessalvation armysocial servicesenglish countrysidepuerto rican americanacquittalfire hydranthot dog vendorreference to doris dayreformatoryenglish classhell's kitchen manhattan new york cityfour best friendssuntansadistic prison guardreference to george armstrong custerreference to the count of monte cristoreference to edward g. robinsonpolice batonlanding stripnew york knicksboston celticsreckless endangermentreference to lucky lucianoreference to the sistine chapelall saints daybook reportloss of leg (See All) |
Henry Hill might be a small time gangster, who may have taken part in a robbery with Jimmy Conway and Tommy De Vito, two other gangsters who might have set their sights a bit higher. His two partners could kill off everyone else involved in the robbery, and slowly start to think about climbing up th …rough the hierarchy of the Mob. Henry, however, might be badly affected by his partners' success, but will he consider stooping low enough to bring about the downfall of Jimmy and Tommy? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmheistepiccrime epic |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderfriendshipinfidelitydrugschristmasbetrayaladulteryprisonweddingdeceptionrobberyextramarital affairanger …psychopathbrutalityparanoiamafiaunfaithfulnesspolice corruption (See All) |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wallgoreneo noir |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalnew york citybarrestauranthelicopterairportwheelchaircourtroom |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipmother daughter relationshipserial killertough guyjewishhitmanpolice surveillancejewish wedding |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960s1950s |
| Story: | told in flashbackorganized crimeracial slurtitle spoken by characterbased on novelviolenceone word titlecigarette smokingbased on true storyvoice over narrationcryingbeatingcorpseblood splatter …shot in the chestface slapshot in the headarrestvomitingrevolvershot in the backcleavageassassinstabbingdeath of friendcocainedinertoiletnonlinear timelinetrialscantily clad femaledouble crosslooking at the cameralatex glovespay phonekicked in the faceactor shares first name with characterdomestic violencelong takebusinesstragic eventarsonfreeze framemaniacmachismowhat happened to epiloguenipples visible through clothingpokershot in the stomachbabysitterred dressvandalismphone boothbrooklyn new york citybar fightdrug dealingcameoconfrontationitalian americansmugglingzoodark humorshot in the facedeath threatshoppingstabbed in the headsexual harassmentliondead maninsultabusive fatherextortiongrowing upjuvenile delinquentethnic slurwedding receptionirish americankillpistol whiphead blown offfirearmtalking to cameragang violencemale protagonistcontrabandshot in the footgraphic violencepostmandumpsterin medias resmailmaninformerfirst person narrationrise and fallwitness protectionmob violencemob hitfake commercialdamagefrozen bodyexhumationtoupeegangster bosspastaperson in car trunkreference to elizabeth taylorcold blooded murderwitness protection programmultiple narratorsreal life mother and daughter playing mother and daughtershallow gravedouble datecosa nostraitalian foodjewesstampa floridaprison visitationdolly zoomdrug enforcementreference to sammy davis jr.interfaith marriagepov shotstood upfirearm pointed at the cameraracial commentcopacabanafoot blown offfrozen corpsereference to nat king colevertigo shotpolice choppershot at the cameracold openmeat truck (See All) |
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathsuicidebetrayaljealousyfearescapedeceptionseductionbrutalityparanoiamafiaexploitation …panic (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestauranttrainhotelmotorcycleelevatoritalyrooftopcavetunnelfire truckcar motorcycle chaseblood in water |
| Characters: | african americanbrother sister relationshippolice officerpolicemantough guywarrioraction herohitmansniperrussianamerican abroadsniper rifleself mutilationhomeless manrussian mafia |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | reference to the popemobstercrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderpunched in the facefistfightcharacter name in titleflashbacknumber in titlebloodviolencesequelfemale frontal nuditydog …gunfightcigarette smokingphotographexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingpistolfirecell phoneshootoutcorpsedigit in titleshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion sceneundressinggunfightbrawlfalling from heightpaintingshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsecond partcar crashmanhattan new york cityshot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chaseassassinambushconcertstrangulationmassacremontagethroat slittingstabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestsubwayno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armyassassinationhit by a cardouble crosscigar smokingshot in the legshot in the foreheadon the runlimousineone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangerstabbed in the backprologuewidowerfugitiveproduct placementsuitcasecover upkicked in the facetough girlopening action sceneshot in the shoulderlong takemanipulationbodyguardbasementneck breakingthreatened with a knifeshot in the armsilencerobscene finger gesturetypewritersubtitled scenearsonstylized violencehenchmanmachismoitalianfalling down stairsassassination attemptwarehouseheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorrome italybeardkicked in the stomachpoolart galleryviolinhonorrocket launcherfemale killergun fufemale warriorthugstealing a cartarget practicefight to the deathdual wieldstabbed in the throatmanhuntmercilessnessstabbed in the neckmuteshot in the faceescape attemptstabbed in the headstabbed in the legpunched in the chestdark heroaerial shotknife fightblood on shirtbounty hunterbulletproof vestbody landing on a carraised middle fingerlonercastrationdark pastdressing roombody counttragic herobruisesequel to cult favoriterpgsign languagecoingrenade launchermob bossvodkafemale assassinenglishman abroadshot through a windowblood on camera lenshandshakefinal showdownstabbed in the handshot in the neckcentral park manhattan new york cityspiral staircasesubway stationsubtitlessuit and tiearms dealerbrooklyn bridgesecret societystabbed in the armbullet ballethired killerman kills a womancrashing through a windowgun dueltimes square manhattan new york citycontract killermafia bossshot in the throatshot in the footopen endedrepeated linerooftragic pastwoman fights a manpool of bloodshooting rangetailorhouse on firefingerprintpencilassassination plotarmorybilingualismsecret roomthrown from a carred winecrime lordwoman's neck brokenhidden gunmedalliongold coincrushed by a carcoming out of retirementman fights a womanhotel managershot through a wallburning househidden doorromahomeless sheltershot in the kneestabbed in the crotchbirdcagehenchwomanchop shopneondragging a dead bodybourbongold barginslide locked backcosa nostrafemale bodyguardsororicideman with a ponytailprofessional assassinstabbed with a pencilstabbed in the earrunning out of ammohall of mirrorsfemale bounty hunterfemale crime bossmasculine womanhall of recordsrave musicgearing uployal dogugly womancobblestonecoliseumreference to applebee's (See All) |
After John Wick loses his wife Helen to a terminal illness, he receives a beagle puppy named Daisy from her to help him cope with his grief. Despite John's almost stoic demeanor, he bonds with the puppy and they spend their day driving around in his vintage 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429. At a gas stati …on, he encounters a trio of Russian gangsters whose leader Iosef insists on buying his car, but John repeatedly states that it is not for sale. Frustrated, the mobsters learn where John's home is, knock him unconscious, steal his car, and kill Daisy.
Iosef takes the Mustang to a chop shop to have the VIN changed. Aurelio, the shop's owner, recognizes the car and, upon learning that Iosef stole it from John, punches Iosef before throwing him out of his shop. John visits Aurelio, who identifies Iosef as the son of Viggo Tarasov, the head of the Russian crime syndicate in New York City. Viggo, notified by Aurelio of Iosef's activities, beats and berates Iosef before explaining to him who John Wick is: A famed assassin formerly in Viggo's employ, nicknamed 'Baba Yaga' (A deformed looking old witch, incorrectly translated in the film as Russian for 'Boogeyman'). Previously, when John wanted to retire and marry Helen, Viggo gave him an 'impossible task', implied to involve multiple assassinations in a short period of time. John succeeded, and his efforts were key in establishing the Tarasov syndicate.
Viggo tries to talk John out of seeking retribution, but John refuses. Viggo then… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsdark comedy |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathfriendshipbetrayaltorturefuneraldeceptionangerbrutalitycancerwrestlinggriefsadism …home invasioncrueltydeath of wifevengeance (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerainneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalnew york citybarchurchswimming poolhotelcarhelicoptercemeterybusairportgas stationschool busfuneral in the rain |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfriendtattoopolice officerlawyertough guyaction herohitmansecurity guardsniperrussiansniper riflerussian mafiaout of control |
| Story: | puppytold in flashbackmobstercrime bossorganized crimepunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleflashbackbloodviolencedogtwo word titlefight …cigarette smokingphotographexplosionknifechasepistolshowercell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenebrawlfalling from heightmaskvomitingshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatcar crashinterrogationshot in the backf wordsubjective camerafoot chaseassassinbound and gaggedambushstrangulationmassacredeath of friendthroat slittingstabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chesttied to a chairnonlinear timelineexploding carno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armyhit by a cardouble crossshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartenderpainlimousineone against manydangerperson on firecharacter's point of view camera shotknocked outkicked in the facebaseball batlightninglong takebodyguardgiftneck breakingthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutshot in the armsilencerstylized violencehenchmanfireplacegrenadekilling an animalhead buttassassination attemptwarehouseheavy rainstabbed in the stomachkicked in the stomachwristwatchfemale singerbrooklyn new york citydriving a carmasked manrampagestealing a carnew jerseypet dogmercilessnessstabbed in the neckpunched in the stomachshot in the facekicked in the crotchstabbed in the legdark heroassault riflehot tubknife fightblood on shirtrainstormbulletproof vestlens flarebroken armstick fightshot multiple timesmob bosshit with a baseball batfemale assassinshot through a windowmarijuana jointstolen carblood on camera lensbag over headhit in the faceshot in the neckpistol whipbrooklyn bridgegun held to headcamera shot of bare feetdisposing of a dead bodymale in underweargunslingerhired killerman in underwearshot in the eyehandcuffedbleeding to deathjudocontract killermafia bossshot in the throatshot in the footrighteous ragebloodshedwoman in a bikinijumpingvaultin medias resriskcamera phonespitting bloodfemale bartenderstrangled to deathvideo gamemurder spreearmoryracetrackloss of controlmartinijumphitwomangold coinnight clubpaybackruthlessnessarsenalinformationcoming out of retirementkilled with a gungrave side ceremonydeath of dogcaught in the raindeath of petmass destructionperilburning moneyanimal shelterhelpsledge hammercellphone videochop shopprofessional hitduct tape gagfurystabbed through the chinjazz singerprofessional killerjeopardyfather hits sonprofessional assassinmob executionbroken bonedog killedstitching a woundman in a towelshot through a pillowman in a swimsuitspoiled sonhelicopter shotpumping gasfront organizationmopping up bloodstolen car racket (See All) |
Kevin Chan (aka Jackie) is a Hong-Kong cop, who scores his first big hit by virtually single-handedly capturing and arresting a big drug- lord. Of course, the drug-lord isn't too happy about this, and frames Kevin with the murder of another cop (who happened to be on the take). Kevin has to clear hi …s name, whilst keeping himself from getting killed or arrested, and keeping his girlfriend from leaving him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscult filmblack comedyslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathkidnappingbetrayalescapeherodeceptionangerbrutalityhumiliationhome invasionpolice corruptionnear death experience |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | swimming poolmotorcyclebustaxiurban settingapartmentpolice stationpolice cartruckrooftopchinaslumbus driverrooftop fight |
| Characters: | policeboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officerdetectivepolicemanhostagelawyertough guywarrioraction herohitmanpolice detectivesecretarypolice shootoutpolice chase …actor director writerpolice officer taken hostage (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | framed for murdercrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderfalse accusationcriminalpunched in the facefistfightnuditybloodmale nudityviolencetwo word titlebare chested malefight …photographexplosionknifechasesurprise endingpistolshowertelephone callcell phoneshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestrescueslow motion scenecomputerwritten by directorswordarrestgunfightbrawlshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbirthdaycar crashhandcuffsrevolverfightingtelephonekung fugood versus evilfoot chasebound and gaggedsword fightambushmontagemixed martial artsweapontied to a chairjudgetrialdisarming someoneone man armyhit by a cardouble crossbirthday partypolice officer killednews reportlatex glovesone against manybeaten to deathpay phoneumbrellaundercoverproduct placementrace against timekicked in the facebaseball batopening action sceneactor shares first name with characterstreet shootoutcourtdirected by starbodyguardmartial artistautomobilewitnessfirst partthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolcowcorrupt copstylized violencehenchmanbirthday cakefalling down stairsmartial arts masterdestructionhead buttelectronic music scorecoplawhong kongoverallskicked in the stomachvideotapephone boothpress conferencejumping from heightparking garagechop sockymasked mangun battlethugwoman in jeopardydamsel in distressmisunderstandingshopping mallframe uppunched in the chestundercover coptough copbody landing on a carpublic humiliationpolice inspectorsports carchloroformwritten by starnewspaper clippingdrug lordmob bosshit with a baseball batkung fu fightingswordsmanface maskkatanafinal showdownbloopers during creditskendohiding in a closetrepeated scenetelephone boothparkourgun held to headglocktape recordingdepartment storepolice captainwetting pantsroadblockcrashing through a windowcactusmaverick copcop killerrighteous ragemotorcycle cophappy birthday to youreference to michael jacksonreference to john waynepsychotronic filmwitness protectionbreaking a mirrorsurprise partymotor scooterknife held to throatcrime lordphysical comedytoy carforkliftjumping from a rooftopcassette tapedouble entendresurprise during end creditshundred dollar billpolice officer knocked unconsciousmotorcycle stuntdouble decker bushead bandagethrown through a windshieldgangster bossoutnumberedbriefcase of moneycar stuntmale in a showerpolice protectionpolice officer kickedpie in the faceplay fightshantytownundercover operationtraffic policemanbaby strollerdriving in reversecar flippolice forcehong kong policecake in the facetestifying in courtpolice superintendentactor performing own stuntschase on footchase scenereload guncontainer truckparallel parkingundercover officercar rolling down hillchinese noodlespolice station wagonworld cinema (See All) |
This is the story of the last few years of the notorious bank robber John Dillinger. He loved what he did and could imagine little else that would make him happier. Living openly in 1930s Chicago, he had the run of the city with little fear of reprisals from the authorities. It's there that he meets … Billie Frechette with whom he falls deeply in love. In parallel we meet Melvin Purvis, the FBI agent who would eventually track Dillinger down. The FBI was is in its early days and Director J. Edgar Hoover was keen to promote the clean cut image that so dominated the organization through his lifetime. Purvis realizes that if he is going to get Dillinger, he will have to use street tactics and imports appropriate men with police training. Dillinger is eventually betrayed by an acquaintance who tells the authorities just where to find him on a given night. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | crime epic |
| Themes: | gangstermurderdeathfriendshipsuicidekidnappingmoneybetrayalprisondrinkingtorturedrunkennessescapedancedeception …surveillancedyingpolice brutalitymurder of a police officerprison escapeescape from prisonmurder of an innocent person (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalbarrestauranttrainhotelcarmotorcycleairplanebathtubelevatorwoodskitchenapartmentpolice station …farmpolice carchicago illinoisbrothelsinging in a carhotel fight (See All) |
| Characters: | policeafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerboysoldierpolice officerpolicemandancerphotographerhostagelawyertough guy …sherifffrenchpolice shootout (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | reference to james cagneyescape from jailcigarette casemovie theaterorganized crimecriminalpunched in the facesexbloodviolencetwo word titlegunsex scenekisscigarette smoking …dancingphotographsingingchasesurprise endingpistolbased on true storytelephone callcryingbased on booksongshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameradrinkarrestundressinggunfightlettershootingrifleheld at gunpointtearssunglassesinterrogationcafejailhandcuffsshot in the backbandgangambushdisguisedeath of friendwomaneatingtied to a chairjudgeno opening creditsradiobathcigar smokingshot in the legon the runbinocularsbeaten to deathfbipay phoneevil manopening action scenebankstreet shootoutshot in the shouldercourtscarpursuitbank robberyshot in the armhandgunkissing while having sexblack americansurgeryshavingfalling down stairswhat happened to epiloguewoundshot in the stomachhatred dressfbi agentwatching a moviepress conferencerailway stationgun battlemoralitymovie theatreprison guardstealing a caritalian americanmanhuntshot in the facelove at first sighttheatre audiencecard playingsafejumping through a windowoutlawblood on shirtconvictkilling spreemain character diesmedia coverageimpersonating a police officershot through a windowvillain played by lead actorbag of moneyfinal showdownethicsohioromaniapistol whiphead woundfirst datedeportationfarmhousebank robberhideoutinformantgang violenceno title at beginningflarepocket watchstakeoutgreat depressionsubmachine gunmichiganmoney launderingsewing machineprison breakcarjackingbettingmugshothorse raceradio newssewingmain character shottommy gunshot through a doorwisconsinneo westernkicking in a doorvillain arrestedrace trackprohibitiondying wordsthrown from a carindianarepeating riflecamera focus on female butttied to a treefoot pursuitjob promotionbank vaultbank heistshacklesromaniansafe houseshot in the sidenewsreelhandcuffed womanbookielodgehit with a rifle butttucson arizonaalleywaypunched in the gutcongressional hearingsouth dakotagetaway carreference to clark gablearm woundwoman beaterfbi chieffolk herofake gung mansenate hearingmanaclescorrupt lawyergun smugglingpublic enemy number onecelebrity criminalguard towerplanning robberysemiautomatic rifleapple orchardhandcuffed to a chairj. edgar hooverpublic enemyshoulder wounddangerous criminalcoat check girl (See All) |
A man is murdered. Two men witness it. A blind man who hears the killer, and a deaf man who sees them. The police don't think they're credible witnesses, but the killers don't want to take any chances. The two men must now work together to save themselves and bring the killers to justice.
| Subgenre: | slapstick comedy |
| Themes: | gangstermurderfriendshipkidnappingheroinvestigationdisabilityblindness |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | helicopterbar brawl |
| Characters: | policebrother sister relationshippolice officerpolicemanactorvillainpolice chaseself discoverydeafnessdysfunctional relationship |
| Story: | framed for murdermobstercrime bossfalse accusationpunched in the facefistfightfemale nudityfemale frontal nuditygunkissnippleschaseerectionpistol …showershootoutshot to deathgunfightbrawlshowdownhandcuffsrevolvermanhattan new york cityf wordsubwayfemme fatalefugitivemistaken identitypursuitwitnesssix word titlesilencerfarcerace relationsrepetition in titleice creamvillainessfalse identityscambar fightpridesexual humorsuspectcomma in titleblind manworld trade center manhattan new york citycoinberettastoredeafcomedy teamstrong languagegun violencegarbagefart jokehandicappedscrewballunwanted kissvillain arrestedfake accentpenis jokedouble actodd couplecomic herodobermanbookiereference to tarzanlip readingspa resortstealing a police carblind driverblack man as white manreference to three wise monkeysblind leading the blind (See All) |
The continuing saga of the Corleone crime family tells the story of a young Vito Corleone growing up in Sicily and in 1910s New York; and follows Michael Corleone in the 1950s as he attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
| Subgenre: | suspensetragedymelodramaepiccrime epic |
| Themes: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdeathlovefriendshipsuicidechristmasbetrayaljealousydrinkingfeardrunkennessescape …memoryangerbrutalitypovertyblackmaildysfunctional familymafiasadismabusecrueltyabortionrevolution (See All) |
| Mood: | nightaffection |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarhotelboatbathtubairportvillagekitchenwheelchairapartmentitalyrooftopbrothelcatholic church |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipfamily relationshipsfriendbrother sister relationshiptough guybest friendhitmancatholicself doubtjewish americanjewish mafia |
| Period: | 1910s1960s1940s1950s1920s1900s |
| Story: | rise to powercrime bossorganized crimeflashbackfemale nuditybased on novelnumber in titlebloodviolencesequelbondagedancingpartytelephone callfondling …cryingshootoutshot in the chestshotgunsecond partdead bodyinterrogationcafenumbered sequelprostitutionorphanbedroomassassinnew yorkold manstrangulationstabbingwomanthroat slittingstabbed in the chestimmigrantweaponnonlinear timelinebrunetteman with glassesno opening creditsassassinationfishingbirthday partypainimmigrationtheaterfbievil manscreamdomestic violencelong takebusinessdeath of brothersadnessgardenloss of motherlas vegas nevadacasinopowerchild murderwashington d.c.traitordesireassassination attemptreference to adolf hitlerhappinessroman numeral in titledrug abusedysfunctional marriageblockbusterpoolpart of trilogynew year's everailway stationfestivalhomehonordead womanswitchbladegrocery storenostalgiaburglaryitalian americanbackstagemercilessnessmiami floridabribesenatorsibling rivalryfrustrationsurprisecubaspyingdead manmarital separationattractionextortiondead boyliving roomroomalienationethnic slurdivorceelandlordsymbolismmelancholypolitical corruptionprequelbriberyvillain played by lead actorreturning character killed offgang warevictiondoubtbitternessyoung version of characterwrist slittingstatue of liberty new york citysuicide bomberdisappointmentwrathbloody body of childmotorboatcorrupt politicianshot through the mouthfamous scorequarantineshot in the throatwakemurder attemptsick childknife murderinformerwitness protectionmob violencemob hitworld war two veteranfratricidemultiple time frameschild killedscreenplay adapted by authorgarrotehavana cubagodfatherreference to mickey mouseperjurysex showdead prostitutefidel castroname changepastascapegoatmoral corruptionboy killedmilitary enlistmentchild shotfirst communionmafia donsicily italychild shot in the headcosa nostraboys' choirfollowing a dreamelderly manrugprotection racketcuban revolutionsteamshipbroken promisesepiaheart failureellis island new york cityman punches womansouth italyhurt feelingsbegging for lifegambling syndicateitalian american copcastro regimegovernment hearingprotective custodysequel to best picture winnershot on locationrepeating historyvintage film cinematographycorleone italylake tahoe nevadamano neraracial epithetsepia tinted scene (See All) |
A struggling screenwriter ('Colin Farrell (I)' (qv)) inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his friends ('Christopher Walken' (qv) and 'Sam Rockwell' (qv)) kidnap a gangster's ('Woody Harrelson' (qv)) beloved Shih Tzu.
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | gangstermurderdeathsuicidekidnappingdrunkennesspsychopathalcoholismdeath of wifedeath of daughter |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | hospitalbarcemeterylos angeles californiadesertcampfirecar fire |
| Characters: | friendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipprostitutepolice officerserial killeractorthiefalcoholicyounger version of characterdeath of girlfriendself referentialtalking to oneself in a mirrorself immolationsuicide by slitting one's throat |
| Period: | year 1963year 1975year 1947 |
| Story: | stealing a dogmovie theaterracial slurcriminalpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by characterflashbacksexnumber in titlebloodviolencefemale frontal nuditydogparty …pistoltelephone callvoice over narrationshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splattermirrorshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenewritten by directorarrestvomitingcar crashreference to jesus christshot in the backdecapitationgay slurold manwomanthroat slittingexploding carsevered headshot in the foreheadon the runparkcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueperson on firestorytellingtentrabbitscene during end creditsdiaryscaramerican flagcharacter says i love yousevered armsilencersubtitled scenefreeze frameuziburned alivemachetetape recordershot in the stomachred dressjoggingwatching a moviehollywood californiavietnam warphone boothcrying manmasked manwhiskeypump action shotguncrossbowblood on facetitle appears in writingexploding headdrunkshadowscreenwriterlens flarerelease from prisondead woman with eyes openshot multiple timesman cryingstabbed in the handirish americanshot in the neckspit in the facehead blown offtelephone boothstandoffshot with an arrowinterracial marriagewoman in bra and pantieshollywood signn wordwoman in lingeriecar set on firewet t shirtscarfwoman shotscreenplaytalking while drivingflare gunimmolationfinger gun555 phone numberdead woman on floorrewardjoggervietnamesewoman kills manflame throwerbuddhist monkphoenix arizonareference to gandhicancer patientwalking in the rainplaying cardstrapped to a bombdiamond ringvietconghiding in a carwhite rabbitcleaverwoman wearing a red dressshot in the bellychainsaw murdernewspaper adscam artistyear 1954peyotereservoirbasset houndstory within the storyknocking on doorquakerzodiac killermetafictiondognappingpink cadillacjammed gunmisfiring gunreformed criminalslow motion violenceimpersonating a priesttalking during a movieblack woman murdereddriver shotold woman murderedsaigon vietnamcutting own throatreference to patty hearstarrow through neckblood splatter on facekiller wearing a ski maskla brea tar pitmurder of an old womanshooting with two gunscravateating a strawberrysetting oneself on firewoman wearing blue lingerie (See All) |
Streetwise mobster-turned-movie producer Chili Palmer is back, but this time Chili has abandoned the fickle movie industry and veered into the music business, tangling with Russian mobsters and gangsta rappers and taking a talented, feisty young singer named Linda Moon under his wing. From the recor …ding studio to an Aerosmith concert to the MTV Music Awards, he manipulates events to watch them play out the Chili way, using his signature blend of wiseguy skills and negotiation tactics. It's a dangerous business, and everyone's looking for their next big hit. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | gay interest |
| Themes: | gangstermurderrivalry |
| Locations: | nightclublos angeles californiakitchenstrip club |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipafrican americantattoohitmanpolice detectiverussianrussian mafia |
| Story: | mobsterracial slurpunched in the facetitle spoken by characterflashbackbased on novelsequeldancingsingingpistolcorpseshot to deathshot in the chestbikinishot in the back …gay slurbandconcertwidowcigar smokingcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathperson on firescene during end creditsbodyguarddeath of husbandgay charactermonologuehollywood californiamovie starfemale singerrock starrapperblack eyehit with a baseball batintimidationshot through a windowimperative in titlepiano playingbillboardmusic industrypawnshopaspiring actorcamera focus on female buttinternhung upside downmusic producerreference to bob dylantoupeebasketball gamesamoanreference to jimi hendrixrecord companyacting musiciandumb criminalwhite male pretending to be blackburning a photographmovie businessgay black manreference to jennifer lopezreference to johnny cashreference to stevie wonderhit in the throatrecord contractreference to stingreference to bonoreference to vanilla icereference to carrot top (See All) |
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingdrugsmoneybetrayalprisonfearescapedeceptionangerracism …death of fatherbrutalityparanoiaredemptionfaithsurveillancehome invasionpanicself sacrificeregretreligious faithreligious belief (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | barmotorcycledesertpolice carroad triptruckmotelroad moviesuvnew mexicomotorcycle chase |
| Characters: | policefather daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooteenage girlhostagetough guywarrioraction herohitmankilleralcoholicsnipertattoo artist |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | movie theatercrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderracial slurcriminalpunched in the facefistfightbased on novelbloodviolencetwo word titlebare chested malegunfight …photographexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingpistoltelephone callcell phoneshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splattermachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chesturinationface slapshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenewatching tvcondomarrestgunfightbrawlshowdownrifleheld at gunpointsunglassesbirthdayrevolveralcoholtelephoneshot in the backf wordsubjective camerasurvivalassassingangambushcaliforniadisguisedeath of frienddrug dealermontagecocainedinerprisonerman with glassesno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armydrawingdouble crosspolice officer killednews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartenderon the rundrug addictbeaten to deathdangerpay phonefugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementrace against timemissing personevil manknocked outshot in the shouldermanipulationscarexploding bodythreattraploss of fatherex convictprofanityheroinhenchmanak 47flirtingpickup truckmachismoshavinghand grenadesupermarketteen angstbullethead buttassassination attemptlooking at oneself in a mirrorsociopathbarnbearddesperationculture clashhitchhikerhitchhikingbikermexicanpresumed deadduct tape over mouththugpromiseredneckmovie theatrewoman in jeopardydamsel in distressprison guardstealing a carface paintcynicismmercilessnessdeath threatjunkiepolice officer shotabsent fatherdark heroassault riflebooby trapbelief in godnotedark pastranchjuvenile delinquentethnic slurmoral dilemmasouthern accentvodkatext messagingshot through a windowvietnam veteranfinal showdownstabbed in the handswastikaviolence against womenshot in the neckfamily reunionpolice officer shot in the chestfencejukeboxmotel room17 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 reunionhands tiedtruck 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) |
El Mariachi just wants to play his guitar and carry on the family tradition. Unfortunately, the town he tries to find work in has another visitor...a killer who carries his guns in a guitar case. The drug lord and his henchmen mistake El Mariachi for the killer, Azul, and chase him around town tryin …g to kill him and get his guitar case. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedytragedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdeathlovekidnappingmoneybetrayalprisonfearescapeherodeceptionseduction …angerbrutalitygreedpaniccourageprison escapeunlikely hero (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirnightmareambiguous endingpoetic justice |
| Locations: | barswimming poolhotelmotorcyclecemeterysmall townbathtubbusdesertmexico |
| Characters: | singermusicianhostagetough guylove trianglewarrioraction herohitman |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | crime bossorganized crimeattempted murderracial slurcriminalpunched in the facetitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlebloodviolencethreesomedogtwo word titlebare chested malegun …cigarette smokingsingingknifechasesurprise endingpistolvoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshotgunslow motion scenewritten by directorgunfightbikinishowdownheld at gunpointbeersunglasseslow budget filmjailrevolverguitartelephonesubjective cameragood versus evilcleavagesurvivalfoot chaseassassingangambushmassacremansionbasketballdrug dealerprisonersevered headdream sequenceanti heroscantily clad femaledisarming someoneone man armyhit by a cardouble crossfemme fatalebartenderon the runone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangerprologuefugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementmistaken identityrace against timeevil manknocked outopening action sceneattempted rapestreet shootoutsensualitybodyguardtragic eventfirst partthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutsilencerstylized violencehenchmanpickup truckmachismouziassassination attemptelectronic music scoremachetered dressjail cellwalkie talkieguitaristloss of loved onewristwatchpart of trilogyhome moviehitchhikergun fuhitchhikingbar fightthugcamera shot of feetbarefootpump action shotgunreverse footageprison guardbraverydual wieldhatredmercilessnesspool tabledeath threatbribeassault riflebilliardsblood on shirtone daybody landing on a carlonernoteranchkilling spreedeath of loved onedrug lordfast motion sceneclose up of eyesdriftergang warscene before opening creditsmen's bathroomself defensebullet balletsawed off shotgunreluctant heroman kills a womanoffscreen killingshot in the handmoustachedirector also cinematographerrepeated linetragic loverighteous ragewoman in a bikinijailbreakheroic bloodshedfemale bartendermurder spreefade to blackneo westernman with no namesocial decaykeyboardextreme close uptrilogymacecoconutmodern westernrescue attemptsoda16mmbarefoot womanbroken handshot in the sidehit by a busconcubinetortoiselegamateur filmevil laughtersombreroprison gangdominoesdoomed lovefemale bodyguardsleeping on the floormariachishoeshineamateur filmmakerletter openerhit squadinstrument caseamateur filmmakingarmsfemale prison guardhand on kneehole in handpistoleroamateur cinemaamateur directoramateur feature filmleg touching (See All) |
A well respected Chicago surgeon Dr. Richard Kimble has found out that his wife, Helen, has been murdered ferociously in her own home. The police found Kimble and accused him of the murder. Then, Kimble (without Justifiable Reason) was tried, convicted, and sentenced to death. However, on the way to … prison, Kimble's transport crashed. Kimble escapes and is now on the run. Deputy Samuel Gerard from Chicago takes charge of the chase of Kimble. Meanwhile, Kimble takes up his own investigation to find who really killed his wife, and to lure Gerard and his team into it as well. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artssuspenseconspiracymedical |
| Themes: | corruptionmurderdeathinfidelitymoneybetrayaldrunkennessescapeherodeceptionrobberypsychopathparanoiadrug useguilt …surveillanceabductionhome invasiongreeddeath of wifemurder of a police officerprison escapeescape from prison (See All) |
| Mood: | raincar chasenight |
| Locations: | hospitaltrainforesthotelhelicoptersnowsmall townbuselevatorpolice stationpolice carlakerooftopchicago illinoisusa …tunnelsewerbus accidentprison buspolice helicoptertrain explosion (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicedoctorserial killernursehostagethieftough guyaction heropolice detectivepsychiatristsheriffpolice shooting |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | sentenced to deathwrongful convictiondeath rowframed for murderattempted murderfalse accusationpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by characterflashbackbloodbare chested malefightcigarette smokingphotograph …explosionchasesurprise endingpistolfireshootoutbeatingdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestremakeshotgunslow motion scenecomputerarrestgunfightbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointjailhandcuffsrevolvershot in the backfoot chasenewspaperassassindisguiseambulancedrug dealerbridgeweaponsubwayjudgedisarming someonedouble crosspolice officer killedvancigar smokingon the runhotel roombased on tv seriesbeaten to deathpay phonefugitiveundercovermistaken identityrace against timecover upringcourtscarspeechinjectionautomobilebasementsuspicionthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolex convictcorrupt copfalling down stairsstreetbeer drinkingtape recorderwalkie talkieloss of loved onekicked in the stomachblockbusterpress conferencejumping from heightparadecompassionmechanicjanitorprison guardhit in the crotchmanhuntpunched in the stomachheadphonesmedicationblack and white sceneawardblood on shirtconvicttough copsnowingpolice raidsurgeonreckless drivingnews reporterbriberyhit and runlaundryneedletasersubway stationtelephone boothcomputer crackerglockx rayclimbing through a windowescaped convictknocked unconscioushead bashed instakeoutdamdruggedscene of the crimeconventiondeath penaltymarching bandwalkingseizuremicroscopecop killerillinoisbased on tv showmugshothitchcockianoverhead camera shotgarbage truckneck braceknocked out with a gun buttmiscarriage of justicelogballroomhostage situationfederal agentred herringsittinghit by a trainfalling off a rooffoot pursuithit with a chairel trainhostilityu.s. marshalprosthetic limbrailroad crossingphoto boothblockadereceptionfake idskylinetrain crashpharmaceutical companysearchlightexploding busone armed manplanting evidencewet jeanshandcuffed to a pipepolice departmentreference to peter pancontrol roomescapeechain link fencepolice escortescape from custodysound recordingoffice workstorm drainpanhandlingbulletproof glassprosthetic armhiding in a bathroomprosthetic body parthit with a metal pipefalling through a rooftop windowflip bookst. patrick's dayarm amputationfalling through a glass rooforganismrunning into a treetracing a telephone callcorrupt lawyerfalling down a shaftprosthesisapplication formbeneficiaryknocked down stairsmaking a scenehusband suspected of murdering his wiferenting a roomsanitationsound recorderradiologycomputer databaseemergency brakex ray imageelevated trainhiding in plain sighthusband suspected of killing his wifekicking in a windowlistening to a tape recordingorange peelchicago skylinecrash victimpicture of suspect (See All) |
Orin Boyd (Seagal) is a Detroit cop who doesn't follow rules. After he saved the Vice President by violating every order he received he is transferred to one of the worst precincts in the city. There he quickly encounters some corrupt cops selling heroin to drug dealers. The problem is, it's very di …fficult to tell who is the bad guy and who you can trust. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedyconspiracy |
| Themes: | corruptionmurderdeathkidnappingdrugsbetrayalprisonescapeheroinvestigationdeceptionbrutalityterrorismsurveillancejustice …police brutalitypolice corruption (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | nightclubbarrestauranthelicoptermotorcycleurban settingpolice stationpolice carrooftopstrip clubcar motorcycle chasecar thief |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshippoliceafrican americanpolice officerdetectivehostagetough guywarrioraction herosecurity guardpolice detectivepolice shootoutpolice chasepolice sergeant |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | framed for murderorganized crimeattempted murderracial slurcriminalpunched in the facefistfightfemale nuditybased on novelbloodviolencefightexplosionknifechase …pistolfirecell phoneshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenearrestgunfightbrawlshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbombcar crashjailhandcuffsfightingkung fushot in the backf wordfoot chasesword fightambushterroristambulancedrug dealerwomanbridgeimpalementmixed martial artsdinerprisonerweaponinternetexploding carno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armyhit by a cardouble crosspolice officer killedvanshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartenderduellimousinebeaten to deathkaratelocker roomfactoryundercoverproduct placementevil manknocked outkicked in the faceopening action scenescene during end creditsstreet shootoutshot in the shouldergymspeechbodyguardinjectionpolicewomanthreatened with a knifeex convictshot in the armheroincorrupt copstylized violencehenchmanmachismouzisyringerevelationhead buttassassination attempthypodermic needleshot in the stomachragecowboy hatmale bondingkicked in the stomachtherapistswat teamparking garagegun fustreet lifebar fightdrug dealingthugjanitorstealing a carrap musicexplosivefight to the deathdual wieldpartnermercilessnessstabbed in the neckpunched in the stomachescape attemptframe upstabbed in the leghit on the headpunched in the chestjumping through a windowthrown through a windowknife fightwisecrack humorconvictundercover copbulletproof vesttough copbody landing on a carkarate choppolice raidethnic slursports carexploding helicopterdesert eagleshot through a windowvideo surveillanceterrorist groupvietnam veteranalleyfinal showdownfire extinguishersecret servicebag over headshot in the neckdrug smugglingmusclemanstrongmanfirst datedetroit michiganfake identitystairwaypolice chiefcomputer crackercomic reliefglockweightliftingbillionairegunslingerurban decaypolice captainhit by a truckelectric shockstreet fightroad accidentski maskmaverick copporschecorrupt policemetal detectorinmatefemale copfisticuffsbounceraikidogarbage truckmotorcycle copheroic bloodshedvending machinewrongful imprisonmentfemale bartenderimprovised weaponfake moustachehip hop musicvice presidentblack copnight vision gogglessocial decayhummermiscarriage of justicered winegangstapick uptalk show hostrolls roycesurprise during end creditsbody paintingsuitcase full of moneydinner datebalisongsuitcase of moneykicked in the chestpolice vigilantismdisobeying ordershockey maskgangsta gripspit takeshot in the kneenightclub ownerinsubordinationacting musicianburglar alarmmotorcadecar dealershipairbagbox cutteranger managementreference to the lone rangercrossing guardkicked in the bellydelivery truckleisure suitknife in the thighpunched in the mouththrown from a bridgeremoval vandesk sergeantlamborghini diablofemale police chiefmotor car dealer (See All) |
Mark Kaminski is kicked out of the FBI for his rough treatment of a suspect. He winds up as the sheriff of a small town in North Carolina. FBI Chief Harry Shannon, whose son has been killed by a mobster named Luigi Patrovita, enlists Kaminski in a personal vendetta with a promise of reinstatement in …to the FBI if Patrovita is taken down. To accomplish this, Kaminski must go undercover and join Patrovita's gang. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscult film |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdrugsadulteryfuneralherobrutalitymafiagamblinghome invasionjusticepolice brutality |
| Mood: | car chasepoetic justice |
| Locations: | nightclubbarrestauranthelicoptermotorcyclesmall towntaxiwheelchairchicago illinoisbar brawlmotorcycle chase |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicetough guyaction herosheriffsniper rifle |
| Period: | 1980s20th centuryyear 1986 |
| Story: | mobstercrime bossorganized crimefistfightbloodviolencekisscigarette smokingknifepistoltelephone callshootoutblood splattermachine gunshot in the chest …blondeshotgungunfightbrawlshowdownriflehand to hand combatrevolvershot in the backfoot chaseambushmassacredeath of friendexploding cardisarming someoneone man armygraveyardcigar smokingone against manykaratefbiundercoveropening action scenewitnesssemiautomatic pistolsilencerkissing while having sexvigilantecasinomachismouzielectronic music scorecakevideotapeclassical musicmobbar fightgun battlepassportpump action shotgunswitchbladeconstruction sitedual wieldpsychotronicwisecrack humorundercover agenttough coptrailersmokemob bossberettaimpersonating a police officerjunkyardquick drawglockhideoutgunslingerexploding truckcabin in the woodswalkingmafia bossdirty copflare gunwitness protectionrevolving doorshoulder holsterdesert eagle .50police vigilantismashtrayalley fighttwentieth centuryblowing smoke in someone's facekilling in self defenseunarmed man killedchicago policemob wardeath of a sonscore influenced by popular music styles (See All) |
Playboy Britt Reid (Seth Rogen) becomes the new publisher of Los Angeles' "The Daily Sentinel" after the sudden death of his father. Britt's party life is about to change when he and his driver and kung fu expert, Kato (Jay Chou), stop a robbery. With the help of Kato, Britt starts a new career of f …ighting crime as the masked superhero "The Green Hornet". (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artssuperherobuddy comedy |
| Themes: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderdrugsjealousytorturedrunkennessfuneraldeceptiondeath of fatherbrutalitymurder of father |
| Mood: | parodycar chase |
| Locations: | nightclubrestaurantchurchswimming poolhelicoptercemeterylos angeles californiapolice carrooftopgas stationsinging in a carcar bomb |
| Characters: | father son relationshiplove triangleaction herosecretarypolice chase |
| Story: | district attorneycrime bossorganized crimepunched in the facetitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleflashbackbloodviolencebare chested malegunfightexplosionpartyknife …three word titlepistolshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headslow motion scenegunfightkissingbrawlfalling from heightmaskbased on comicheld at gunpointbombanimal in titlecar crashinterrogationpianocolor in titlerevolverkung fushot in the backsubjective cameranewspaperorphanassassinbased on comic bookgangmansionbasketballdrug dealermontageinternetexploding carno opening creditsanti herocoffindrawinghit by a carnews reportcigar smokingshot in the legcoffeetraininglimousineargumentcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebased on tv seriesbeaten to deathninjastatuecover upknocked outkicked in the faceshot in the shouldersplit screenexploding bodytraploss of fatherthreatened with a knifevigilantenewspaper headlinestylized violencehenchmanmissilehead buttvandalismexploding buildingkicked in the stomachswat teampress conferenceparking garagerocket launcherinterracial friendshipcrushed to deathgun battlegas maskmechaniccameoswitchbladeconstruction sitehit in the crotch3 dimensionalmillionairepunched in the stomachshot in the facekicked in the crotchtitle appears in writingjumping through a windowthrown through a windowsketchhot tubparachutee mailraised middle fingerstabbed in the eyeeye patchlens flaregadgetlasersightsecret identityflamethrowerwritten by stargatling gunmedia coveragefast motion scenebullet timechauffeurdesert eaglebazookasidekickburied alivearmored carpiano playingtwo man armygun held to headyoung version of characterno title at beginningbullet balletbusiness cardcrashing through a windowgun duelaltered version of studio logoheirdrive by shootingnewscastsushicorrupt officialcrime fighterwoman in a bikinimasked herocar rolloverfinger guninnocent person killednewspaper reporterfedoravinylcrime lordtauntingmacespoiled bratwrenchwoman punching a mannewspaper editorsuit of armorflame throwergoofballgadget carinsect in titlecrushed by a carmasked vigilanteone eyed manpunched in the crotchrobbery gone awrynunchucksflash driveaction figureprinting pressbased on radio showkilled in an elevatorstabbed in the crotchhit with a car doorlittle black dresswoman in a towelsketchbookstretch limousinemeth labwhite suitbuilding explosionupside down camera shotwild partywoman wearing towelcappuccinocoffee makercrashing through a wallejection seatcoffee machineejector seatcement mixercar hit by a truckrose gardenrubber bullethit with a guitarknockout gasriding motorcyclewritten by co stardrug manufacturingfalling into swimming poolcar collectionmispronounce namenunchukureload gunshooting oneselfcrashing through windowcorona beerfake shootingreflection in an eyegas gunwhite boy rapping (See All) |
In South Boston, the state police force is waging war on Irish-American organized crime. Young undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate run by gangland chief Frank Costello. While Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence, Colin Sullivan, a hardened young criminal wh …o has infiltrated the state police as an informer for the syndicate is rising to a position of power in the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by their double lives, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations they have penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there is a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly in danger of being caught and exposed to the enemy - and each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save themselves. But is either willing to turn on their friends and comrades they've made during their long stints undercover? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmdocumentary footagecrime epic |
| Themes: | corruptiongangstermurderdeathlovefriendshipinfidelitydrugsmoneybetrayaljealousyprisonpregnancydrinkingtorture …drunkennessfuneralinvestigationdeceptionrobberyextramarital affairangerracismbrutalitydeath of mothermafiaguilthumiliationsurveillanceexecutionphotographydyingpolice corruptionchinese mafia (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerainneo noir |
| Locations: | hospitalbarbeachrestauranttrainchurchswimming poolcarcemeteryboatwaterairportelevatorkitchenapartment …police stationpolice carcityrooftopchinagas stationtunnelschool bus (See All) |
| Characters: | policeafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerprostitutepolice officerdetectivepolicemanlawyertough guychristianhitmankiller …psychiatristuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutpregnantchinese americanpolice sergeantself inflicted gunshot woundpolice surveillancepolice funeralself deceptionasian gangster (See All) |
| Story: | double lifemobstercrime bossorganized crimeracial slurcriminalpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by characterflashbackfemale nuditybloodviolenceinterviewtwo word title …bare chested malegunkissfightcigarette smokingphotographexplosionsingingknifelesbian kisschasesurprise endingpantiespistolshowertelephone callfirefondlingcryingcell phoneshootouthigh heelsbeatingshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfoodmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestblonderemakeshot in the headshotgunwatching tvcomputerarrestgunfightbrawlthongfalling from heightshootinglieheld at gunpointrunninglingeriecar crashinterrogationcafejailhandcuffsreference to jesus christrevolverrivercleavagespygay slurorphanbedroomoperabrabound and gaggedambushold manstrangulationambulancestabbingdeath of frienddrug dealermontagebridgeeatingcocainedinerstabbed in the chestsubwayexploding carbrunetteman with glassesnunno opening creditsscantily clad femalecoffindrawingdouble crosspolice officer killedspankingvangraveyardnews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadpainconfessionlimousinedrug addictblack pantiesmicrophonebeaten to deathdangerprologuescreamingfbiliarundercoverproduct placementscreamflowersdomestic violencestreet shootoutlong takepursuitdatewitnesssilencerobscene finger gesturereference to william shakespearekissing while having sexespionagegraffitikillingheroinarsoncorrupt copblack americanheart attackuzigolfcaptaindestructionhead buttwarehousewoundcomic bookragefbi agentwatching a moviesevered handblack humorhomeburialdead womanmexican standoffapartment buildingthugrampagecrime scenepump action shotgunswitchbladetarget practicebloody nosepillssurveillance cameramobile phoneitalian americanboston massachusettskickingmercilessnesspool tableconvenience storedark humorgunshot woundshot in the facebroken glassmentorensemble castfather figurecigarette lighterswamparchival footagedeath of protagonistprideaccidental killingblood on shirtdead manwedding ringundercover copcellphonedisfigurementpolice raidbroken armpassionate kissethnic slurmain character diesfirefighternasamob bossleather jacketimpotencetranslatorabandoned buildingnarrated by characterbag of moneyearphonesmenstruationmolotov cocktailirish americanstreet gangdockglovesdoubtgolf clubbitternessstandoffgovernorhideoutinformantno title at beginningdrug dealtriadmind gameinfertilitywhistlingbaseball caphead injuryunsubtitled foreign languagecdcriminal gangracial prejudicetaiwanpsychoanalysisbleeding to deathmurder witnesscar set on firecop killertwo way mirrorbadgebouncermultiple murderrealtorreference to abraham lincolnbaginformermagnifying glassbloody violencemolemain character shottext messageflashback within a flashbackmob violenceslapabandoned warehousewiretappingflash cameramob hitbudweiserscottish accentslide showreference to sigmund freudknife in the chestdrug tradejob promotionreference to john lennongarrotebandaged handindian americanmicrochipdinner datefall to deathbroken handcriminal syndicatebreaking down a doorgrave side ceremonysnitchhousing projectopera houseirapenitentiaryharvard universitykilled in an elevatorpolice badgereference to shakespeare's macbethstabbed in the bellyshot in the kneeethnic conflicthands tied behind backstate trooperwalking in the rainbattering rampolice academyprescriptionangel costumecd playerduffel baghomeland securitymale in a showerreference to bruce leesuicide thoughtswaterfrontethnic hatredbegins with narrationsex jokeice pickalleywayvaliumhand bandagesonogramvoice recordingromantic trianglewarrantbeeperpuerto rican americanprotection racketbloodstainhit over the head with a bottleice cream parlorirish mobfake penisporno theaterirish accentmilitary secretkneed in the crotchremake of asian filmfinal examgarrottingpoliceman uniformtailing a suspectmob executiontheatre boxtv monitorlost identitypolice trainingwindchimedriving rangegun dealerreference to james joycetorn shirtflag draped coffiniris shotpatriot actassault and batteryelite teamstate policegraduation ceremonyirish gangsterthrown from a buildingcounter espionageinsurance moneyirish mafiapolice cadetpolice internal affairsparallel montageplaying bagpipeswoman wearing mismatched lingeriebaggage handlerliving with grandmotherone million dollarsstabbed with an ice pickoxycontinshot on locationfetal ultrasoundbegging to be killedpakistani americanrugby gamesocial security numberblowing smoke ringscranberry juicejohn lennon quotationremake of chinese filmwatching an operacaller iddead woman on a beachpolish slurreference to nathaniel hawthorne (See All) |
Set in the 1970s in a metropolis called "Bay City," this is the tale of two police detective partners, Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson, and Dave Starsky, who always seem to get the toughest cases from their boss, Captain Dobey, rely on omniscient street informer Huggy Bear and race to the scene of the crimes … in their souped-up 1974 Ford Torino hot rod, telling the story of their first big case (as a prequel to the TV show), which involved a former college campus drug dealer who went on to become a white collar criminal. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | buddy comedypolice procedural |
| Themes: | gangstermurderdrugsprisontorturedrunkennessdanceherodeceptionrobberyrivalrypolice brutality |
| Mood: | spoofparodycar chase |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalbarbeachrestaurantswimming poolcarmotorcyclecemeteryapartmentpolice stationrooftopsan francisco californiayachtcar in water |
| Characters: | homosexualpolicefather daughter relationshippolice officerdetectivehostagelawyerhitmanpolice detectivevillainsniperpolice shootoutsniper riflepimp …police chaseolder man younger man relationshippolice detective hero (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | organized crimeracial slurcriminalfistfighttitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleviolencethreesomeinterviewdogbare chested maledancingexplosionpartyknife …lesbian kisssurprise endingpistolshootoutcorpseunderwearcar accidentshot in the chestremakeundressingbrawlheld at gunpointinterrogationhallucinationrevolverguitarfoot chasegay slurassassindisguisemansiondrug dealerwomanbridgecocainedinerno opening creditshit by a carcoffeebartenderlimousinebased on tv serieslocker roomundercoverknocked outscene during end creditsshot in the shoulderbodyguardcheerleadersilencertypewriternewspaper headlinesubtitled scenefreeze frameeavesdroppinggolfdiscoassassination attemptcoptape recorderjoggingcowboy hatsecurity cameramale bondingswimsuitdriving a cartowelinterracial friendshipbar fightcameopartnerpool tableaquariumrapperbody landing on a carcanepublic humiliationnewspaper clippingdrug lordberettashot through a windowbag of moneysidekickcartoon on tvcrutchesgolf clubtwo man armylizardinformantbuddy coppolice captainhazinggolf courserussian rouletteexploding housemimeneck bracechinatownfundraiserfake moustachecriminal investigationdressingkicking in a doordonutlapdsurveillance footageduetfordshoulder holsterjumping from a rooftopponysurprise during end creditsgolf cartdesert eagle .50comic herokorean americansuitcase of moneypool cuefootball fieldwearing a sound wireacting musicianafroiguanadisco ballfrat packblenderrafflekilling a horsenoodlesknife in backcomic sidekickcar jumphidden microphonebiker barbelly buttonsniffer dogswim suitbat mitzvahgolf practiceford torino (See All) |
| Subgenre: | martial artssuspenseconspiracysuperherotragedyheist gone wronghand drawn animationtraditional animation |
| Themes: | gangstermurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingrapebetrayalpregnancyfeartortureescapeinvestigationdeceptionrobberypsychopath …brutalityobsessionparanoiamafiainsanityhumiliationgamblingsadismsurveillancehome invasiondeath of wifepanicmadnessnear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chaseambiguous ending |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalbarmotorcycleboatelevatorwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice cartruckrooftopyachtsewersex outside …car motorcycle chaseabandoned factorycar truck chasesex outdoorsghost train (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorteenage girlprostitutepolice officerdetectivepolicemanhostagetough guywarrior …action herohitmansecurity guardpolice detectiveuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutpolice chaseengineer (See All) |
| Story: | framed for murdermobstercrime bossorganized crimeattempted murdercriminalpunched in the facefistfightcharacter name in titleflashbacksexbloodmale nudityviolencebare chested male …gunkissfightcigarette smokingphotographexplosionknifechasesurprise endingpistolfirevoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenecameraarrestgunfightbrawlfalling from heightmaskbased on comicshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatbombcar crashinterrogationcaferevolverkung fusubjective cameragood versus evilfoot chasegay slurflashlightbraassassinbased on comic bookambushaxeambulancemansionmixed martial artsnonlinear timelineexploding carno opening creditsanti heroone man armyhit by a cardouble crosspolice officer killednews reportcigar smokingcoffeeshot in the foreheadon the runpublic nudityone against manylibrarybinocularsbeaten to deathdangercostumeprologuescreamingelectrocutionattackfugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotrace against timestatueknocked outkicked in the facetough girlcollege studentlightningopening action scenebankscene during end creditsmanipulationbodyguardtragic eventpremarital sexvigilantecasinonewspaper headlinestylized violencehenchmanak 47eavesdroppinghand grenadegrenadeassassination attemptgothicheavy rainshot in the stomachsociopathhelmetmutantcomajoggingwalkie talkieloss 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 herogadgetlaughingsecret identitymisogynydeath of loved onedc comicsnewspaper clippingflat 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 accentimplied sexone woman armycar rolloverwanted 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) |
Sarah Ashburn, an FBI agent, is extremely ambitious and has her eye on a promotion, but she doesn't get along with her co-workers. She is sent to Boston to uncover the identity of an elusive drug lord, Mr. Larkin, by tracking down his proxy, Rojas, and is told that she'll have a good shot at the pro …motion if she finds Larkin. When she arrives in Boston, she learns that Larkin has been eliminating his competition and taking over their operations. She learns that Rojas is in Boston PD custody and goes to see him to ask him what he knows about Larkin, but is warned that the cop who arrested Rojas, Shannon Mullins, is very territorial, and she is not exactly sociable. When the two meet they don't get along. When Mullins learns why Ashburn is in Boston, she decides to find Larkin herself. Ashburn is told by her boss to work with Mullins, but it won't be easy because Ashburn does things by the book while Mullins does things her way. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedybuddy comedy |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathkidnappingdrugsprisonfeartorturedrunkennessescapeinvestigationbrutalityparanoiadysfunctional family …redemptionsurveillancehome invasionpanicpolice brutalitynear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalnew york citybarwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice stationpolice carmotelyachtcar bombfire truck |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoobrother sister relationshipprostitutefemale protagonistpolice officer …nursedetectivehostagemotherpolice detectivefatherpolice shootoutpolice chasecoronerpolice violencepolice dog (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | medical doctorcrime bossorganized crimeattempted murderracial slurcriminaltitle spoken by characterf ratedbloodviolencedogtwo word titlecigarette smokingdancingphotograph …explosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingpistolcell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunwatching tvcatarrestgunfightfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointcar crashdead bodyinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvertelevisionshot in the backf wordgood versus evilcleavageambushambulancedrug dealermontageimpalementcocainedinerprisonertied to a chairexploding cardisarming someonehit by a cardouble crossvanshot in the foreheadbartenderfbifactoryundercoverrace against timeknocked outtough girlbaseball batscene during end creditspolicewomanbrothersuspicionthreatened with a knifeex convictprofanityhenchmansisterhand grenadecard gamerevelationhead buttcomajail cellfbi agentmorgueswat teamrocket launcheraction heroinemexican standoffapartment buildingfemale warriorwatching televisiondual wieldboston massachusettspet dogstabbed in the legautopsyundercover agentundercover copbulletproof vesttough copbody landing on a carknife throwingraised middle fingerrefrigeratortied feetbroken armrelease from prisonrpgswearingdrug lordparking lotmarijuana jointdirector cameovomitpistol whipspiral staircasegerman shepherdsarcasmwalletcomputer crackerbrooklyn bridgevulgarityshoutinghospital roombuddy cophanging upside downpolice captainstatue of liberty new york citymaverick copgurneyrussian roulettewatermelonfemale coprogue agentbechdel test passednight timeone woman armyshot in the crotchfingerprintabandoned warehousekicking in a doorpet catanti heroineclimbing out a windowwiretappinginnocent person killedaward ceremonychrysler building manhattan new york cityfederal agentcityscapesurprise during end creditsarsenalfridgeodd couplebroken handwoman smoking cigarettealbinohands tied behind backspecial agentyearbookmini vandeadea agentfish marketgreat daneinterrogation roomhand gunvagrantreference to darth vaderfemale fbi agentknife in chestthrowing a knifewaking up from a comaarms smugglingcellular phonereference to ebayginger catloudmouthstar wars referencereference to the internettracheotomywomen's restroombuxom womanfalling on a carreference to scooby doowhiskydrug supplierwoman tied to a chairbreak door inchoking on foodhidden compartmentpolice misconductcorrupt agentoffice cubiclefake drunkennesssurveillance vanreference to mr. spockweapons cabinetgearing upwoman dancinge. m. t.correctional facilitydenny's restaurantfingerless glovesvolvo station wagon (See All) |
Follows lonely bartender Bob Saginowski through a covert scheme of funneling cash to local gangsters - "money drops" - in the underworld of Brooklyn bars. Under the heavy hand of his employer and cousin Marv, Bob finds himself at the center of a robbery gone awry and entwined in an investigation tha …t digs deep into the neighborhood's past where friends, families, and foes all work together to make a living - no matter the cost. (Read More)
| Themes: | gangstermurderrobberyblackmail |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york citybarchurchsnow |
| Characters: | policebrother sister relationshiphitmanwaitresspolice detectivecatholiccousin cousin relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshiphuman animal relationship |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | pet storemobstercrime bossorganized crimecriminaltitle spoken by characterdogtwo word titlepistolvoice over narrationcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the head …shotgunheld at gunpointbound and gaggeddinerhit by a carvanbartendercharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebased on short storyumbrellascarthreatsemiautomatic pistolex convictsevered armlove interesthenchmanpickup truckbreaking and enteringcagejoggingwristwatchbrooklyn new york citymasked manpet doghit on the headsafeintimidationnew yeararmed robberydisposing of a dead bodyanimal crueltymoney launderingshot in the throatmassattempted robberybody parttear on cheektitle spoken by narratorsuper bowlholy communionscreenplay adapted by authorstabbed in the footrun over by a carstained glass windowtrashcanstar died before releasebar ownerplan gone wrongunsolved murderplastic wrapgarbage bagenvelope full of moneymurder confessionbeer kegupside down camera shotmasked robberbotched robberydirty moneyvehicular homicidemob executionabandoned dogrecovering drug addictchechenford pickupdog parkshovelling snowmoney rollplanning robberyshot in a carstella artoisbody parts in trash bagneck scar (See All) |
Having seen his father killed in a major gang fight in New York, young Amsterdam Vallon is spirited away for his own safety. Some years later, he returns to the scene of his father's death, the notorious Five Points district in New York. It's 1863 and lower Manhattan is run by gangs, the most powerf …ul of which is the Natives, headed by Bill "The Butcher" Cutting. He believes that America should belong to native-born Americans and opposes the waves of immigrants, mostly Irish, entering the city. It's also the time of the Civil War and forced conscription leads to the worst riots in US history. Amid the violence and corruption, young Vallon tries to establish himself in the area and also seek revenge over his father's death. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmepic |
| Themes: | corruptiongangsterrevengemurderbetrayaljealousytorturefuneralracismtheftreligious bigotry |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | new york citycemeteryshiptunnelcatholic church |
| Characters: | father son relationshippolice officerbiblesheriffself mutilationchinese american |
| Period: | 19th century1860s1840s |
| Story: | crime bossorganized crimeracial slurpunched in the facefistfightflashbackfemale nudityviolencedogsex scenekissdancingknifechasefire …voice over narrationcorpseshot to deathblood splattermirrorshot in the chestface slapshot in the headrescuebattleswordbrawlshootinghand to hand combatplace name in titleprostitutionprayermanhattan new york cityshot in the backorphansword fightstabbingdeath of friendwomanthroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestimmigrantboxingno opening creditscoffinassassinationpolice officer killedimmigrationtheaterstabbed in the backprologueperson on fireevil manrabbitopening action scenehangingshot in the shouldercity name in titlescarspeechamerican flagpigloss of fatherpremarital sexratfireworkslove interestkissing while having sexredheadriotcivil warshavinghead buttslow motionelephantstabbed in the stomachexploding buildingparadebroken legcannonconstruction sitehit in the crotchbutcherrowboatthrown through a windowbilliardsknife fightfogblood on shirttitle at the endeye gougingdisfigurementknife throwingpierplayethnic slurworld trade center manhattan new york citygunfirepolitical corruptionfinal showdownstabbed in the handpickpocketirish americanshot in the neckstreet gangfirearmmeatbarberbrooklyn bridgestabbed in the armgang violenceno title at beginningpolitical campaignanimal abusetavernpocket watchmercy killingrazorman punching a womanmeat cleaveramerican civil wartransvestismxenophobiamusic boxstabbed in the facesubterraneanpool of bloodinfiltrationlynchinglocketbludgeoninglootingmedallionbird cagesevered eartrolleygarrotestabbed in the sidetwin towersgang warfareamazing grace hymnglass eyeracial violencepublic executionirish catholicmilitary draftmilitary enlistmentu.s. civil warvictorian agecarcasstenementreformatorythrown from a boatarmy vs civiliansfire brigadevictorian fashionstars and stripesirish immigrantelection fraudreference to p.t. barnumborzoiphineas taylor barnumtammany hall (See All) |
Serpico is a cop in the 1960s-early 1970s. Unlike all his colleagues, he refuses a share of the money that the cops routinely extort from local criminals. Nobody wants to work with Serpico, and he's in constant danger of being placed in life threatening positions by his "partners". Nothing seems to …get done even when he goes to the highest of authorities. Despite the dangers he finds himself in, he still refuses to 'go with the flow', in the hope that one day, the truth will be known. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracy |
| Themes: | corruptionlovefriendshipdrugsrapemoneypoliticsvoyeurismdrug usebreak upcouragepolice investigationpolice corruption |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarmotorcycleurban settingpolice stationpolice carcourtroom |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshippoliceafrican americanfriendpolice officernursepolicemandancerjewmayorpolice arrest |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | district attorneyparrotpuppyracial slurcharacter name in titleflashbackfemale nuditybloodviolenceone word titlefemale frontal nuditydogbare chested maledancing …chasecryingbased on bookcameramarijuanahandcuffsmanhattan new york cityreporterfoot chasedisguisedrug dealerbirdcorrupt coppot smokingtape recordermousebeardbuttocksblockbusterpress conferencedrug dealingmoralityshieldcynicismhippieitalian americanpet dogshot in the facebribeghettoundercover copsirenintimidationbriberyethicsoutcastirish americanbureaucracysubway stationtelephone boothidealismstakeoutpressmoustachecop killerinformershooting rangemovie cameraintellectualfingerprintwhistleblowerrookiesurname as titlepolice commissionerrookie copgreenwich village manhattan new york citypolice protagonistinternal affairsspeakerfiring rangekicked in the buttnewsstandwiretapreference to coca colapet owner relationshipmistaken for gaypolice precinctsuspected homosexualnarcoticpayoffowner dog relationshippet birdcomplotbagmandelivery trucksheepdogpet mousereference to p.t. barnumpolice procedurewhite mousedrugs missingluncheonettemeat marketpet parrotold english sheepdog (See All) |
A violent Hong Kong action film, this is the story of an assassin, Jeffrey Chow (aka Mickey Mouse) who takes one last job so he can retire and care for his girlfriend Jenny. When his employers betray him, he reluctantly joins forces with Inspector Lee (aka Dumbo), the cop who is pursuing him. Togeth …er, the new friends face the final confrontation of the gangsters out to kill them. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmmelodramacrime epic |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathlovefriendshipbetrayaldrunkennessdeceptionpsychopathbrutalityredemptionguiltblindnessself sacrifice …murder of a police officerregret (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalbeachchurchmotorcycleairportrooftopcatholic churchboat chasenightclub singerpolice boatairport police |
| Characters: | policeboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerpolicemanpriesthostagetough guyaction herohitmanpolice detectivevillainsniperpolice shootoutsniper riflepolice sergeant …self inflicted injury (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | mobstercrime bossorganized crimecriminalpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by characterflashbackbloodviolencebare chested maleguncigarette smokingphotographexplosion …knifechasepistolshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestremakeshot in the headslow motion scenecatgunfightbrawlfalling from heightshootingshowdownrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglasseshallucinationcombatkung fushot in the backsubjective camerafoot chaseassassincandledisguisestabbingdeath of friendexploding caranti heroassassinationchild in perildouble crossshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartenderbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathstabbed in the backcharacter's point of view camera shotstorytellingopening action sceneshot in the shoulderbusinesstragic eventsemiautomatic pistolshot in the armcult directorstylized violencesurgerymachismouzitealoyaltymass murderhong kongmale bondingloss of loved onekicked in the stomachmobparking garagehonorcompassionmexican standoffgun fusocial commentarygun battlepromisedivingjanitornicknamenostalgiadual wieldmanhuntpunched in the stomachgunshot woundpsychotronicpolice officer shotthrown through a windowblood on shirtpolice inspectorpipe smokingmain character diesbullet timemob bossshot through a windowvillain played by lead actorgun in mouthpolice officer shot in the chesttwo man armyquick drawidealismclimbing through a windowharmonicabullet ballettriadaccidental shootingshot in the eyegun actiongun duelbloody body of childkindnessblind womanmotorboatcarnagerespectemergency roomplumbercontract killercar set on firecop killertragic lovecorrupt officialmotorcycle copbloody violenceheroic bloodshedinspectorflashback within a flashbackassisted suicideknocked out with a gun buttmob hitthrown from a carsquatterexit woundpolice partnerone last jobtalking to selfdecoyammunitionmoral ambiguityshoot outdesolationpolice officer knocked unconscioussuitcase full of moneyshot through a wallbasketball courttennis playergun katareference to mickey mousedouble decker buscprgun sauthrown through a windshieldundercover policeclotheslinelounge singerplaying cardarm blown offvirgin mary statuepolice protectionassassination of presidentpolice officer kickedsympathygarbage bagchild shotshot in the heartmurdered priestprofessional killergarbage binmusic fanhired gunbleeding from eyesblood pressurebandaged headknife in backman girl relationshipburned with a cigarettepartner in crimecollateral damagearm in a castattempted kidnappingfalse friendhong kong policeshot through the floorthrown off a balconyeye examthrown from a rooftopdetective inspectorjammed gunpolice officer shot in the neckremoving a bulletfake mustachetranquilitybandaged armexecution style shootingmuzzlecorneal transplantswarm tacticblood on dressbreaking through a glass doorreference to dumbochild shot in the neckdragon boatpolice officer shot in the stomachcaught in crossfirelast job (See All) |
Christian Wolff is a math savant with more affinity for numbers than people. Behind the cover of a small-town CPA office, he works as a freelance accountant for some of the world's most dangerous criminal organizations. With the Treasury Department's Crime Enforcement Division, run by Ray King, star …ting to close in, Christian takes on a legitimate client: a state-of-the-art robotics company where an accounting clerk has discovered a discrepancy involving millions of dollars. But as Christian uncooks the books and gets closer to the truth, it is the body count that starts to rise. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artssuspenseconspiracy |
| Themes: | gangsterrevengemurderdeathchristmasmoneybetrayaljealousyprisonfeartortureescapefuneralinvestigationdeception …angerdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiablackmailmafiaredemptionsurveillancehome invasiondeath of wifepanicnear death experienceautismrobotics (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirmurder suicide |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestauranthotelapartmentfarmchicago illinoisgermany |
| Characters: | brother brother relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipbrother sister relationshipsoldierhostagetough guywarrioraction herohitmansecurity guardpsychiatristsniper …fathersniper rifleex soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s2000syear 1989year 2006 |
| Story: | mobstercrime bossorganized crimeattempted murdercriminalpunched in the facefistfighttitle spoken by characterflashbackbloodviolencetwo word titlebare chested malegunfight …photographchasesurprise endingpistolcell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenecomputercameraarrestgunfightbrawlletterpaintingshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatinterrogationhandcuffsshot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chaseassassinmansiondeath of friendmontagebridgemixed martial artsprisonerstabbed in the chesttied to a chairnonlinear timelineman with glassesno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armyassassinationdouble crossvanshot in the legshot in the foreheadon the rungunshottrainingflash forwardone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backprologuescreamingfbiwidowerfugitiverace against timecover upknocked outkicked in the faceopening action scenefarmermanipulationamerican flagbodyguardloss of fatherbrothermercenaryex convictloss of motherprofanitysilencerobscene finger gesturewashington d.c.pickup truckgoldmartial arts masterbulletassassination attemptcomic bookbarnloss of friendsecurity camerafbi agentkicked in the stomachloss of wifenosebleedpress conferenceparking garagefollowing someonehonorwhite housecolonelpassportdrug overdoseretirementcamera shot of feetwoman in jeopardydamsel in distressreverse footagehaunted by the pasttarget practicebloody nosefight to the deathhatredjob interviewmercilessnessmuteplot twistmentorfather figurepunched in the chestdark herodeath of sisteraerial shotbulletproof vestraised middle fingerlonerdark pastcorporationrelease from prisontragic herogovernment agentswearinggatling gunshot multiple timesmob bossshot through a windowaccountantmysterious mansandwichfinal showdownpistol whipfake identitycomputer crackermathematicsfarmhouseyoung version of characterinformantstabbed in the armhired killerstreet fightoffscreen killingmoney launderingbullet woundloss of sistercontract killermafia bossfuneral homeillinoiswakewatermelonenglishmanembezzlementmugshottragic pastin medias resrecreational vehiclemartial arts trainingshot through a doorceodiabetesman with no namearmorywiretappingsurveillance footagetear on cheekfederal agentdiscovering a dead bodygold coincorporate executivesecret service agenttortured to deathhundred dollar billasperger's syndromeshot through a wallpccorrupt businessmanfire fightprosthetic limbjigsaw puzzlesuper computerreference to muhammad alinew hampshireforced suicideinsulinstockbrokerloud musicwashington monumentmiddle fingernursery rhymegold barfake passportsmoke grenadeanalystminigunreference to alice in wonderlandmute childstorage unithole in wallhole in the wallnumbersaccountingestranged brotherflash grenadetroubled childhoodauditorkindergarten teachermob executionreference to jackson pollockshock therapyautistic childthermosu.s. secret servicebrother against brotherautistic sonmarkertourniquet2010home repairnitrile gloveshole in a wallmug shotfacial recognition softwareinsulin overdosereference to lewis carrollslurping a drink with a strawflash bangford f 150valuable paintingairstream trailerarmy bratautistic spectrum disordertreasury agentu.s. treasuryauditingcanteloupeemoticonpunching a hole in a wallrenoir paintingrunning upstairs (See All) |
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