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Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks -- the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he's part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and …disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker. (Read More)
Subgenre: | psychological thrillertragedydark comedysuspensestand up comedyblack comedycult film |
Themes: | police brutalitymurder investigationpsychological traumachildhood traumamurder of familymadnessrevolutionwritingunemploymentcrueltyadoptionhome invasionabuseevilmental illness …humiliationinsanitydeath of motherdepressiondeath of fatherobsessionbrutalitypsychopathlonelinesscorruptionangerdeceptioninvestigationgangsterdanceescapedrunkennessbetrayalmoneyrevengelovemurderdeath (See All) |
Mood: | downward spiralstand upambiguous endingdarknessneo noirgore |
Locations: | taxi drivercitypolice carurban settingapartmentelevatorbusbathtubhospital |
Characters: | neighbor neighbor relationshipstand up comedianrunning from the policeinterracial relationshipdancing in underwearpolice detectivepolice chasepolice violencedeath wishdysfunctional relationshipemployer employee relationshipcomedianpsychiatristvillainlittle boy …single motherdetectivepolice officernurseserial killerafrican americanmother son relationshippolice (See All) |
Period: | year 19811980s |
Story: | street riotkilling a ratevil clownreading a letterclown maskdancing in the streetthe jokerback alleydysfunctional societyuncontrollable laughterspiral staircasestabbed with scissorswhite briefscheering crowdreference to wall street …street trashstreet performerstreet vendormurderer as protagonistpsycho killerfilmed killinginterracial kissstreet gangoffscreen killingmass protestsad clownclown makeupkiller clownaccidental killingvillain as protagonistsympathetic villainfemale psychiatristanti villainsubway platformsubway ridetragic villaintelling a jokesubway traingotham cityvillain played by lead actorsubway stationfictional cityfighting the systemcriminal mastermindpiano playingmen's bathroompiano playernewspaper headlinechild abuseapartment buildingface maskbus ridelooking at oneself in a mirrormale underwearescape attemptmoney problemstelephone callfoot chaseaccidentally firing a gunblood spattered facechildren's hospitallife of crimequestioned by policeurban violenceblood on wallco worker co worker relationshipdysfunctional personkiller as protagonistpsychological disorderurban decadenceerratic behaviorhit by a taxiwhite painttrash canopening creditsviolent outburstmayoral candidatepublic transitbloody footprintarkham asylumdriven insanehospital visitexit signhappy facepublic transportcriminally insaneinner conflictbanging head against wallsocial unresttrash bagcivil unrestsmothered with a pillowfalse friendirrational behaviorbad guy winssiren the alarmstrange behaviorill motherpsychological tormentson murders motherorigin storycharity benefitnickname as titlegarbage bagbleeped dialoguejokerfictional talk showfinger gunbad motherinfamysick motherburning carsupervillaingreen hairgun violenceapplying makeupsmilecomedy clubmoral ambiguitymental disorderbloody violenceel traindeath of familymental asylummass mediadeeply disturbed persontalk show hosttv hostabusive motherextreme close upreference to batmansocial decayweight losspsychotronic filmgarbage canunwanted kisscockney accentloss of familyradio newshoodiealtered version of studio logoalter egomatricidehospital roomafrican american womantv studiomale protagonistman kills a womanstrong languageadopted soninsane asylumnihilismurban decayanarchynarcissismstrokeself defenseflareserial murdersuit and tiemental breakdownstrikestaircasejournaldark secretmagic trickmental patientnotebookoutcastalleysuffocationmedia coveragecrowddc comicsswearingopening a doordressing roomsocial workerstabbed in the eyealienationdark pastlaughingbriefsexistentialismmental hospitallonertuxedorefrigeratorsocietyblood on facelaughterbutlerstabbed in the neckmedicationscissorsdelusionmillionairerejectionchaosdiscussionironykickingmercilessnesshatredcynicismface paintsufferingmental institutiontensiondwarfblack womansocial commentaryrampagemasked manfollowing someoneschizophreniarape victimtv showphone boothpsychokicked in the stomachmovie theaterimpersonationblockbustervideotapenosebleedassaultvandalismragefamesociopathheavy rainstreetanswering machinerevelationmedicinelive broadcasttv newsapplauselove interestinterracialsingle parentriotmaniacclass differenceskillinggraffitivigilanteloss of motherprofanityloss of fatherdomestic violencemurdererstageratsuspicionsadnessisolationthreatstalkingbodyguardlong takepianistscaropening action scenekicked in the facediaryreadingpay phonefantasy sequencefired from the jobliarlocker roomprotestclownbusinessmanportraitdangermicrophonestalkerargumentconfessionshot in the foreheadpainshot in the legnews reportcontroversybathdouble crosshit by a carno opening creditsanti herojokesubwayweaponstabbed to deathdinermontageambulancedisguiseambushbased on comic bookorphannewspapershot in the backf wordtelephonecriminalfightingtelevisionrevolverhallucinationpianoneighborbathroomcar crashrunningheld at gunpointliebased on comicshootinglettermaskarrestwritten by directorwatching tvpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headurinationshot in the chestmirrorcar accidentblood splattershot to deathunderweardreambeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasesingingtitle spoken by characterdancingcigarette smokingcharacter name in titlebare chested maleone word titleflashbackviolencefightbloodguninterview (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: | tragedysuspensecult film |
Themes: | police brutalityhome invasionevilinsanityobsessionbrutalitypsychopathcorruptionangerdeceptioninvestigationgangsterescapebetrayalmoney …deathloverevengemurder (See All) |
Mood: | ambiguous endingdarknessneo noir |
Locations: | urban settingapartmentelevatorhospital |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chasevillaindetectivepolice officernurseafrican americanmother son relationshippolice |
Story: | evil clownclown maskthe jokerfilmed killingoffscreen killingclown makeupkiller clownanti villaintragic villainfictional citycriminal mastermindnewspaper headlineface maskescape attemptjoker …green hairtalk show hostsocial decaycockney accentaltered version of studio logonihilismurban decayanarchysuit and tiemagic trickmedia coveragedc comicslaughingdark pastlonerbutlerchaosmercilessnesshatredcynicismface painttensionsocial commentarymasked manschizophreniakicked in the stomachblockbustersociopathmaniacvigilantebodyguardscaropening action scenekicked in the faceclowndangernews reportdouble crosshit by a carno opening creditsanti heromontageambulancedisguiseambushbased on comic bookshot in the backcriminalrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointbased on comiclettermaskarrestwritten by directorpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by characterbare chested malefightviolencebloodinterview (See All) |
Subgenre: | tragedysuspense |
Themes: | madnesshome invasionhumiliationinsanityobsessionbrutalitypsychopathdeceptioninvestigationgangsterescapebetrayaldeathmurder |
Mood: | ambiguous endingneo noir |
Locations: | police carurban settingapartmentelevatorhospital |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officerpolice |
Story: | evil clownoffscreen killingclown makeuptragic villaintelling a jokegotham cityfictional citycriminal mastermindnewspaper headlineface maskmoney problemsfoot chasewhite paintarkham asylumjoker …green haircockney accentinsane asylumurban decayalleydc comicslaughingbutlermercilessnessface paintmasked manrape victimkicked in the stomachnosebleedsociopathheavy rainkillingvigilantebodyguardopening action scenekicked in the facedangershot in the foreheadnews reportdouble crosshit by a carno opening creditsanti herojokeambulanceambushbased on comic bookcriminalrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointbased on comicmaskarrestpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splatterbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasecigarette smokingcharacter name in titlebare chested maleviolenceflashbackgunbloodfight (See All) |
Mickey Knox and Mallory Wilson aren't your typical lovers - after killing her abusive father, they go on a road trip where, every time they stop somewhere, they kill pretty well everyone around them. They do however leave one person alive at every shootout to tell the story and they soon become a me …dia sensation thanks to sensationalized reporting. Told in a highly visual style. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedycult film |
Themes: | police brutalitymadnesscrueltyevilinsanitydeath of motherdeath of fatherbrutalitypsychopathcorruptiondeceptionescapelovemurderrevenge …death (See All) |
Mood: | neo noirgore |
Characters: | police detectivepsychiatristdetectiveserial killermother son relationshippolice |
Story: | filmed killingaccidental killingtelling a jokevillain played by lead actornewspaper headlinechild abuselooking at oneself in a mirrorbleeped dialoguemass mediaextreme close upsocial decaycockney accentmatricideanarchymedia coverage …dark pastchaosironymercilessnesscynicismsocial commentaryrampageschizophreniarape victimkicked in the stomachfamesociopathtv newsriotmaniackillingmurdererkicked in the facefantasy sequenceshot in the foreheadnews reportcontroversydouble crossanti heroweaponstabbed to deathdinermontageambushshot in the backf wordcriminaltelevisionhallucinationheld at gunpointshootingarrestpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headurinationshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathdreambeatingfirepistolsurprise endingsingingdancingcigarette smokingbare chested malefightflashbackbloodviolenceinterview (See All) |
Patrick Bateman is handsome, well educated and intelligent. He is twenty-seven and living his own American dream. He works by day on Wall Street, earning a fortune to complement the one he was born with. At night he descends into madness, as he experiments with fear and violence.
Subgenre: | psychological thrillersuspenseblack comedycult film |
Themes: | madnessabuseevilmental illnessinsanitybrutalitypsychopathangerdeceptioninvestigationescapedrunkennessmoneydeathmurder …revenge (See All) |
Mood: | ambiguous endingneo noirgore |
Locations: | police carapartmentbathtub |
Characters: | police chasevillaindetectivepolice officerserial killerpolice |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | spiral staircasepsycho killeroffscreen killingvillain played by lead actormen's bathroomface masklooking at oneself in a mirrormale underwearescape attemptfoot chasebloody violencedeeply disturbed personnihilismnarcissismserial murder …journalnotebookalienationrefrigeratortuxedolaughterhatredtensionrampageschizophreniaphone boothpsychoimpersonationragesociopathanswering machinerevelationmaniackillingmurdererkicked in the facepay phonebusinessmanconfessionshot in the foreheadcontroversydouble crossstabbed to deathmontageambulancef wordtelephonerevolvercar crashrunningheld at gunpointwatching tvshot in the headurinationshot in the chestmirrorcar accidentblood splattershot to deathunderweardreambeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasedancingcigarette smokingbare chested maleviolencebloodgun (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: | tragedyblack comedycult film |
Themes: | home invasioninsanitydeath of fatherobsessionbrutalitypsychopathcorruptionangerdeceptioninvestigationgangsterescapebetrayallovemurder …revengedeath (See All) |
Mood: | darknessneo noir |
Locations: | urban settingapartmenthospital |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officernurseserial killerpolice |
Story: | evil clownoffscreen killingclown makeupkiller clownanti villaintragic villainfictional citynewspaper headlineescape attemptfoot chasejokerel trainextreme close upsocial decayalter ego …urban decaydc comicsdark pastlaughingmental hospitallonerbutlermillionairemercilessnesshatredrampagemasked mankicked in the stomachheavy rainrevelationmaniacvigilanteloss of fatherbodyguardopening action scenekicked in the faceclowndouble crossanti herodisguiseambushbased on comic bookcriminalfightingrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointbased on comiclettermaskpunched in the facecar accidentbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasecigarette smokingcharacter name in titlebare chested malefightviolencebloodflashback (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: | black comedycult film |
Themes: | police brutalityhumiliationdeath of motherdeath of fatherbrutalitypsychopathangergangsterescapedrunkennessbetrayalmoneymurderdeathrevenge …love (See All) |
Mood: | neo noirgore |
Locations: | urban settinghospital |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chasesingle motherdetectivepolice officerafrican americanmother son relationshippolice |
Story: | escape attemptfoot chaseurban violencesocial decayurban decaysocietyhatredkicked in the stomachvideotapeheavy rainstreetsingle parentloss of motherprofanityloss of father …long takecontroversyno opening creditsanti heroorphanshot in the backf wordcriminalrevolverheld at gunpointshootingarrestwatching tvpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingchasecigarette smokingbare chested maleflashbackgunviolencebloodfight (See All) |
When three girls are kidnapped by a man with 23 different personalities, they have to work out which of those personalities will help them escape and which of those personalities will try to stop them.
Subgenre: | psychological thrillertragedysuspenseblack comedy |
Themes: | mental illnessinsanitydeath of fatherbrutalitypsychopathdeceptionescapebetrayalmurderdeath |
Mood: | neo noirgore |
Locations: | taxi driverpolice carapartment |
Characters: | psychiatristvillainpolice officerserial killerafrican american |
Story: | spiral staircasepsycho killervillain played by lead actorchild abuselooking at oneself in a mirrorescape attemptbloody violenceabusive motherserial murdermental breakdownjournalmental patientdark pastlonermercilessness …rampageschizophreniapsychoragesociopathheavy rainrevelationmaniackillingloss of fathermurderersuspicionstalkingscardangerstalkernews reportdouble crossdinerambulanceorphanneighborheld at gunpointwritten by directorwatching tvshot in the chestshot to deathsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by characterdancingbare chested maleone word titlebloodviolenceflashback (See All) |
In Ruggsville, Texas, the police under the command of Sheriff John Quincy Wydell attack the house of the sadistic serial killers Firefly family (a.k.a. The Devil's Reject) and they arrest mother Firefly, but Otis B. Driftwood and Baby Firefly escape from the siege. Tiny is wandering nearby the house … and also escapes. Otis and Baby call their patriarch, the mad clown Captain Spaulding and they schedule to reunite at an isolated motel in the desert. When Otis and Baby arrive, they kidnap two families of singers, using sadism and violence against the harmless persons. Meanwhile, Sheriff Wydell promises to capture and kill the runaways, seeking revenge for the death of his brother, the Deputy George Wydell. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedycult film |
Themes: | police brutalitymurder of familymadnesscrueltyevilhumiliationinsanitydeath of motherdeath of fatherbrutalitypsychopathangerdeceptionescapebetrayal …revengedeathmurder (See All) |
Mood: | ambiguous endinggore |
Locations: | bathtub |
Characters: | villainpolice officernurseserial killermother son relationshippolice |
Story: | evil clownclown makeupkiller clownface masklooking at oneself in a mirrorescape attemptfoot chasedeath of familyman kills a womanserial murdermedia coveragestabbed in the neckmercilessnesshatredrampage …masked manphone boothkicked in the stomachragemaniacprofanitymurdereropening action scenepay phoneclownshot in the foreheadshot in the legnews reportdouble crossanti herostabbed to deathambushshot in the backf wordcriminalrevolverheld at gunpointarrestwritten by directorpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathdreambeatingfirepistolchasetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malebloodviolenceflashback (See All) |
The crown jewel of Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Lorraine Broughton (Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized … city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedy |
Themes: | home invasionbrutalitydeceptioninvestigationescapedrunkennessbetrayalrevengedeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noirgore |
Locations: | citypolice carapartmentelevatorbathtub |
Characters: | police chasepolice officerpolice |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | escape attemptfoot chasecivil unrestgun violencebloody violenceman kills a womanstrong languagesuit and tiealleyswearingdressing roomblood on facemercilessnessfollowing someonephone booth …kicked in the stomachmovie theaterheavy rainrevelationlove interestriotkillingprofanitysuspicionstalkinglong takescaropening action scenekicked in the facepay phoneprotestdangerstalkershot in the foreheadshot in the legnews reportbathdouble crosshit by a carstabbed to deathmontagedisguiseambushbased on comic bookshot in the backf wordtelephonefightingrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointbased on comicpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasecigarette smokingbare chested maleflashbackgunviolencefightblood (See All) |
Baby is a young and partially hearing impaired getaway driver who can make any wild move while in motion with the right track playing. It's a critical talent he needs to survive his indentured servitude to the crime boss, Doc, who values his role in his meticulously planned robberies. However, just …when Baby thinks he is finally free and clear to have his own life with his new girlfriend, Deborah, Doc coerces him back for another job. Now saddled with a crew of thugs too violently unstable to keep to Doc's plans, Baby finds himself and everything he cares for in terrible danger. To survive and escape the coming maelstrom, it will take all of Baby's skill, wits and daring, but even on the best track, can he make it when life is forcing him to face the music? (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedycult film |
Themes: | childhood traumadeath of motherdeath of fatherbrutalitypsychopathangerdeceptiongangsterescapebetrayalmoneymurderlovedeathrevenge |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carurban settingapartmentelevator |
Characters: | police chaselittle boypolice officerafrican americanmother son relationshippolice |
Story: | reference to wall streetcriminal mastermindnewspaper headlineface maskescape attempttelephone callfoot chasebloody violencedeath of familyloss of familystrong languagesuit and tieswearingdark pastmasked man …following someoneblockbusterragesociopathheavy rainapplauselove interestgraffitiloss of motherprofanityloss of fatherdomestic violencethreatstalkinglong takescaropening action scenefantasy sequencedangermicrophoneshot in the foreheadshot in the legnews reporthit by a caranti heroweapondinermontagedisguiseambushorphannewspapershot in the backf wordtelephonecriminalrevolverbathroomcar crashrunningheld at gunpointlielettermaskarrestwritten by directorwatching tvpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headurinationshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathdreambeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasesingingtitle spoken by characterdancingcigarette smokingcharacter name in titleflashbackbloodgunviolence (See All) |
Despite his tarnished reputation after the events of The Dark Knight, in which he took the rap for Dent's crimes, Batman feels compelled to intervene to assist the city and its police force which is struggling to cope with Bane's plans to destroy the city.
Subgenre: | suspensecult film |
Themes: | revolutionhome invasionbrutalitypsychopathdeceptioninvestigationdanceescapebetrayaldeathmurderrevenge |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | cityurban settingapartmentelevatorbushospital |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officerpolice |
Story: | filmed killingoffscreen killingtragic villainfictional citynewspaper headlineface masklooking at oneself in a mirrorescape attemptfoot chasecockney accentaltered version of studio logoanarchyflaremedia coveragedc comics …butlerchaosmercilessnesssocial commentarymasked mankicked in the stomachblockbustersociopathrevelationriotclass differencesvigilanteisolationbodyguardopening action scenekicked in the faceprotestdangershot in the legnews reportdouble crossno opening creditsanti herosubwayambulancedisguiseambushbased on comic bookorphanshot in the backhallucinationpianocar crashheld at gunpointbased on comiclettermaskwritten by directorwatching tvpunched in the faceshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasebare chested malefightflashback (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: | black comedycult film |
Themes: | police brutalitycrueltyhome invasionobsessionbrutalitycorruptionangerdeceptioninvestigationgangsterescapebetrayalmoneydeathrevenge …murder (See All) |
Mood: | neo noirgore |
Locations: | cityurban settingapartment |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officerafrican americanpolice |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | tragic villainvillain played by lead actortelephone callsocial decayman kills a womanurban decaynarcissismcrowdhatredtensionkicked in the stomachimpersonationsociopathheavy rainstreet …vigilantesuspicionthreatbodyguarddangerdouble crossanti heromontagedisguiseambushshot in the backf wordtelephonecriminalrevolverheld at gunpointshootingarrestpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathunderwearbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by characterdancingbare chested malefightgunviolenceflashbackblood (See All) |
Inspector Wing of the Hong Kong Police Force has become the victim of a gang, led by the evil Joe. When his entire team is killed, Wing becomes a hapless drunk, feeling guilty for the deaths of his team. A young man with a troubled past pretends to be a police officer working on the case with Wing, …to get him back on his feet and begin an adventure to get revenge on the evil Joe and his Gang of Five, especially when it becomes personal. (Read More)
Subgenre: | tragedyblack comedycult film |
Themes: | police brutalityevilinsanitydeath of fatherpsychopathdeceptioninvestigationgangsterescapedrunkennessbetrayalmoneydeathrevengemurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carurban settingapartmentelevatorbushospital |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officernursemother son relationshippolice |
Story: | clown maskfilmed killingface maskfoot chaseextreme close upman kills a womanalleymedia coveragedark pastmercilessnesshatredmasked manfollowing someonephone boothkicked in the stomach …revelationscaropening action scenekicked in the faceshot in the foreheadshot in the legnews reportdouble crossanti heromontageambulancedisguiseambushshot in the backcriminalrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointarrestpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasebare chested malebloodflashbackviolencefight (See All) |
The film starts in the early 1980s. Young Martin Asher took a bus for Canada. He meets another teen on the bus Matt Soulsby. When the bus broke they decided to rent a car and drive to Seattle. On the road the car gets a flat tire, and Matt starts changing the tire Martin comments on how he and Matt …are about the same height and he quickly pushes Matt in the way of an oncoming truck causing a huge accident where Matt and the driver both die. He took Matt's guitar and left singing like Matt did. Twenty years later, an FBI profiler, Illeana Scott comes to Canada to help hunting down a serial killer Martin Asher who killed multiple men and lived by their identities. Martin's mother claims that she saw Martin in Quebec city and she tells the police that Martin is evil. The police also has an eyewitness James Costa who saw Asher kill his last victim... (Read More)
Subgenre: | psychological thrillersuspense |
Themes: | murder investigationhome invasionevilpsychopathdeceptioninvestigationescapebetrayalrevengemurderdeath |
Mood: | darknessneo noirgore |
Locations: | citypolice carapartmentelevatorbusbathtubhospital |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officerserial killermother son relationshippolice |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | spiral staircasestabbed with scissorstragic villainnewspaper headlineescape attemptfoot chaseson murders motherfinger gunextreme close upmatricidedark pastimpersonationheavy rainanswering machinemaniac …stalkingbodyguardscarstalkernews reportdouble crosshit by a carstabbed to deathmontagedisguiseambushf wordcriminalrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointslow motion sceneshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasesingingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malebloodflashback (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: | black comedy |
Themes: | brutalitydeceptiongangsterescapedrunkennessbetrayalmoneydeathmurder |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | urban setting |
Story: | opening creditssocial decayradio newsurban decaymedia coveragemercilessnesscynicismsocial commentarymasked mankicked in the stomachsociopathheavy rainkillingprofanitybodyguard …kicked in the faceshot in the foreheadnews reportdouble crosshit by a caranti herodinermontageambushf wordcriminalrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointarrestwritten by directorwatching tvpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingcigarette smokingcharacter name in titlebloodviolenceflashback (See All) |
A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, Welles relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into … obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town private eye. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspensecult film |
Themes: | crueltyhome invasionevilobsessionbrutalitypsychopathcorruptionangerdeceptioninvestigationescapebetrayalmoneyrevengemurder …death (See All) |
Mood: | darknessneo noir |
Locations: | bushospital |
Characters: | detective |
Story: | back alleyfilmed killingtelephone callfoot chasebutlerstabbed in the neckkickinghatredcynicismmasked mankicked in the stomachvideotapesociopathheavy rainanswering machine …revelationthreatbodyguarddiarykicked in the facepay phonedangerdouble crossstabbed to deathambulanceshot in the backf wordtelephonecriminalheld at gunpointshootinglettermaskpunched in the faceshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malefightbloodgunviolence (See All) |
A group of thieves steal a rare gem, but in the process, two of the men double cross the leader of the thieving group, Patrick, and take off with the precious stone. Ten years later, prominent psychiatrist Nathan Conrad is invited to examine a disturbed young woman named Elisabeth. Patrick immediate …ly kidnaps Nathan's daughter, forcing Nathan to attempt to get Elisabeth to reveal a secret number which will ultimately lead Patrick to the whereabouts of the precious gem that has eluded him. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedy |
Themes: | home invasioninsanitydeath of fatherangerdeceptioninvestigationescapebetrayalmoneydeathmurderrevenge |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carurban settingapartmentelevator |
Characters: | police detectivepsychiatristdetectivepolice officerpolice |
Story: | offscreen killingsubway stationfoot chaseel trainnarcissismmental patientdark pastmental institutionmasked manfollowing someoneschizophreniakicked in the stomachsociopathheavy rainrevelation …loss of fathersuspicionstalkingscaropening action scenedangerdouble crosssubwaystabbed to deathambulanceambushorphanshot in the backf wordtelephonecriminalrevolverheld at gunpointarrestwatching tvpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the chestshot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingchasesingingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbloodfightviolenceflashback (See All) |
In England, retired Royal Marine Harry Brown spends his lonely life between the hospital, where his beloved wife Kath is terminally ill, and playing chess with his only friend Leonard Attwell in the Barge pub owned by Sid Rourke. After the death of Kath, Len tells his grieving friend that the local …gang is harassing him and he is carrying an old bayonet for self-defense; the widower suggests him to go to the police. When Len is beaten, then stabbed to death in an underground passage, Inspector Alice Frampton and her partner Sergeant Terry Hicock are sent to investigate. They pay Harry a visit but don't have good news; the police have not found any other evidence, other than the bayonet, in order to arrest the hoodlums. This mean that should the case go to trial the gang would claim self-defense. Harry Brown sees that justice will not be granted and decides to take matters into his own hands. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspensecult film |
Themes: | death of motherbrutalitypsychopathlonelinessdeceptioninvestigationescapedrunkennessbetrayaldeathmurderrevenge |
Mood: | neo noirgore |
Locations: | urban settingapartmentelevatorhospital |
Characters: | police detectivedetectivepolice officernursemother son relationshippolice |
Story: | filmed killingescape attemptsocial decaycockney accentradio newshoodieurban decayself defensesuffocationlonermercilessnesshatredcynicismtensionsocial commentary …rampagekicked in the stomachsociopathheavy rainrevelationriotgraffitivigilantethreatdangershot in the foreheadshot in the legdouble crossno opening creditsanti herostabbed to deathambulanceambushshot in the backf wordcriminalrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointshootingarrestshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingcharacter name in titlebare chested maleinterviewviolencebloodflashbackgun (See All) |
Michael Mason, a pick-pocket living in Paris steals a bag with a teddy bear in it. Not realizing the toy contains a timed bomb, he tosses it aside on a busy street. A few seconds later it explodes, killing four people. CCTV footage reveals Masons face and the French police tag him as a terrorist thr …eat. The explosion, although botched, was set up by a select group of the French Interior Ministry as a decoy so they can make a half billion dollar digital transfer from a bank, (closed on French National Day) -hence the title Bastille Day. In a separate CIA investigation the unruly agent Sean Briar, discovers the real story behind Masons "terrorist attack". The two men, on different sides of the law, collaborate to bring the corrupt members of the Ministry down. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedy |
Themes: | police brutalityhome invasionbrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationescapebetrayalmoneydeathmurderrevenge |
Locations: | urban settingapartmentelevator |
Characters: | police detectivedetectivepolice officerpolice |
Story: | subway stationface maskescape attemptfoot chasesocial decayman kills a womanflaremedia coveragechaosmercilessnessfollowing someonekicked in the stomachstreetrevelationriot …killingthreatkicked in the faceprotestdangershot in the foreheadshot in the legnews reportdouble crossno opening creditsanti herosubwayambulancedisguiseambushshot in the backf wordcriminalcar crashheld at gunpointmaskarrestwritten by directorpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by characterflashbackbloodviolencefight (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: | suspense |
Themes: | police brutalitybrutalitycorruptionangerdeceptioninvestigationgangsterescapedrunkennessbetrayalmoneyrevengedeathmurder |
Mood: | ambiguous endingneo noir |
Locations: | police carurban settingapartmentelevatorhospital |
Characters: | interracial relationshippolice detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officerafrican americanmother son relationshippolice |
Story: | offscreen killingaccidental killingnewspaper headlinefoot chasesocial decayman kills a womanurban decaysuffocationmasked mansociopathheavy rainsuspicionbodyguardopening action scenekicked in the face …protestdangershot in the foreheadnews reportdouble crossmontageambulanceambushf wordcriminalrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointarrestpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malebloodviolence (See All) |
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedy |
Themes: | brutalitydeceptiongangsterescapebetrayaldeathrevengemurder |
Mood: | neo noirgore |
Locations: | elevator |
Characters: | police officerafrican american |
Story: | spiral staircasesubway stationlooking at oneself in a mirrorescape attemptfoot chaseman kills a womansuit and tiedressing roomdark pastlonerstabbed in the neckmercilessnesskicked in the stomachheavy rainbodyguard …long takeopening action scenekicked in the facedangershot in the foreheadshot in the legdouble crosshit by a carno opening creditsanti herosubwaystabbed to deathmontageambushshot in the backf wordcar crashheld at gunpointpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestmirrorcar accidentblood splattershot to deathfirepistolsurprise endingchasecigarette smokingcharacter name in titlebloodfightgunflashbackviolence (See All) |
JJ 'Jake' Gittes is a private detective who seems to specialize in matrimonial cases. He is hired by Evelyn Mulwray when she suspects her husband Hollis, builder of the city's water supply system, of having an affair. Gittes does what he does best and photographs him with a young girl but in the ens …uing scandal, it seems he was hired by an impersonator and not the real Mrs. Mulwray. When Mr. Mulwray is found dead, Jake is plunged into a complex web of deceit involving murder, incest, and municipal corruption all related to the city's water supply. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedycult film |
Themes: | home invasionbrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationgangsterdrunkennessbetrayalmoneydeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | apartmentbathtub |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chaseemployer employee relationshipdetectivepolice officerpolice |
Story: | accidental killingtelling a jokenewspaper headlineescape attempttelephone callco worker co worker relationshipsocial decayaltered version of studio logoman kills a womandark pastbutlermillionairefollowing someonerape victimkicked in the stomach …impersonationnosebleedvandalismdomestic violencesuspicionthreatlong takeprotestdouble crossanti heroambushshot in the backtelephonerevolvercar crashheld at gunpointpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested maleone word titlefightviolence (See All) |
Two petty if violent criminals kidnap a girl being paid $1m to be a surrogate mother. As the baby is for a gangster the pair's demand for money sees several henchmen and assorted other ruthless characters head after them to Mexico. Bullets rather than talking are always going to settle this one.
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedycult film |
Themes: | angerdeceptiongangsterescapebetrayalmoneymurderdeathrevenge |
Mood: | neo noirgore |
Locations: | police carapartmentelevator |
Characters: | interracial relationshippolice officer |
Story: | offscreen killingtelephone callgun violenceexistentialismblood on facemasked mankicked in the stomachvideotaperevelationstalkingbodyguardscaropening action scenepay phonedanger …stalkershot in the legdouble crossanti herodinerambulanceambushshot in the backf wordcriminalrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointarrestwritten by directorpunched in the faceshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingcigarette smokingbare chested malebloodguninterviewfightviolence (See All) |
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedy |
Themes: | home invasiondeath of fatherbrutalityangerdeceptiongangsterescapebetrayalmoneyrevengedeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police car |
Characters: | police |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callnihilismdark pastmercilessnesscynicismface paintmovie theatersociopathprofanityloss of fatherthreatscarpay phonedanger …shot in the foreheadshot in the legnews reportdouble crossno opening creditsanti herodinermontagedisguiseambushshot in the backf wordtelephonecriminalrevolverheld at gunpointarrestwatching tvpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headurinationshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingchasebare chested malefightbloodviolencegun (See All) |
The story centers on a corporate climber who gets stuck working late on Christmas Eve and finds herself the target of an unhinged security guard. With no help in sight, the woman must overcome physical and psychological challenges to survive.
Subgenre: | psychological thrillersuspenseblack comedy |
Themes: | madnesscrueltymental illnessinsanityobsessionpsychopathlonelinessdeceptioninvestigationescapedrunkennessbetrayaldeathmurderrevenge |
Mood: | darknessneo noirgore |
Locations: | citypolice carurban settingelevator |
Characters: | police detectivepolice officerpolice |
Story: | tragic villainescape attempttelephone callfoot chasedeeply disturbed personstabbed in the eyelonertensionkicked in the stomachimpersonationvideotapesociopathanswering machinemaniacisolation …stalkingbodyguardkicked in the facestalkerargumentdouble crosshit by a carambulancenewspaperf wordcar crashrunningpunched in the facemirrorcar accidentblood splatterbeatingfiresurprise endingchaseone word titlebloodfightviolence (See All) |
Travis Bickle is an ex-Marine and Vietnam War veteran living in New York City. As he suffers from insomnia, he spends his time working as a taxi driver at night, watching porn movies at seedy cinemas during the day, or thinking about how the world, New York in particular, has deteriorated into a ces …spool. He's a loner who has strong opinions about what is right and wrong with mankind. For him, the one bright spot in New York humanity is Betsy, a worker on the presidential nomination campaign of Senator Charles Palantine. He becomes obsessed with her. After an incident with her, he believes he has to do whatever he needs to make the world a better place in his opinion. One of his priorities is to be the savior for Iris, a twelve-year-old runaway and prostitute who he believes wants out of the profession and under the thumb of her pimp and lover Matthew. (Read More)
Subgenre: | psychological thrillercult film |
Themes: | writingmental illnessinsanitydepressionobsessionpsychopathlonelinessangergangstermoneydeathrevengemurder |
Mood: | ambiguous endingneo noirgore |
Locations: | taxi drivercitypolice carurban settingapartment |
Characters: | police officerpolice |
Story: | anti villainvillain played by lead actorlooking at oneself in a mirrorfinger gunsocial decaymale protagonisturban decaystaircasejournalalienationexistentialismlonerdelusionrejectionrampage …sociopathvigilantestalkingdiarypay phonemicrophonestalkershot in the foreheadpainshot in the legcontroversyanti herodinermontagef wordrevolvershootingletterwatching tvslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestmirrorblood splattershot to deathpistoltitle spoken by characterdancingcigarette smokingbloodgunviolence (See All) |
Set against the backdrop of 1977 Los Angeles, The Nice Guys opens when single father and licensed PI Holland March (Gosling) is hired to investigate the apparent suicide of famous porn star Misty Mountains. As the trail leads him to track down a girl named Amelia (Qualley), he encounters less licens …ed and less hands-off private eye Jackson Healey (Russell Crowe) and his brass knuckles, both hired by the young hippie. However, the situation takes a turn for the worse when Amelia vanishes and it becomes apparent that March wasn't the only party interested. As both men are forced to team up, they'll have to take on a world filled with eccentric goons, strippers dressed as mermaids and even a possible government conspiracy. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedy |
Themes: | home invasionbrutalitypsychopathcorruptiondeceptioninvestigationescapedrunkennessbetrayalmoneydeathmurderrevenge |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carurban settingapartmentelevatorbathtubhospital |
Characters: | detectiveafrican americanpolice |
Story: | offscreen killingnewspaper headlinefoot chasesocial decayradio newsaltered version of studio logoman kills a womanurban decaymagic trickmercilessnesscynicismsocial commentaryfollowing someonephone boothkicked in the stomach …nosebleedsociopathrevelationsingle parentprofanitysuspicionbodyguardkicked in the facepay phonefantasy sequenceprotestdangershot in the foreheadshot in the legnews reportdouble crosshit by a caranti herodinerambulanceambushf wordtelephonerevolverhallucinationcar crashheld at gunpointarrestwritten by directorwatching tvpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathdreambeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by characterdancingcigarette smokingbare chested malefightbloodviolenceflashback (See All) |
In 2029 the mutant population has shrunken significantly and the X-Men have disbanded. Logan, whose power to self-heal is dwindling, has surrendered himself to alcohol and now earns a living as a chauffeur. He takes care of the ailing old Professor X whom he keeps hidden away. One day, a female stra …nger asks Logan to drive a girl named Laura to the Canadian border. At first he refuses, but the Professor has been waiting for a long time for her to appear. Laura possesses an extraordinary fighting prowess and is in many ways like Wolverine. She is pursued by sinister figures working for a powerful corporation; this is because her DNA contains the secret that connects her to Logan. A relentless pursuit begins - In this third cinematic outing featuring the Marvel comic book character Wolverine we see the superheroes beset by everyday problems. They are aging, ailing and struggling to survive financially. A decrepit Logan is forced to ask himself if he can or even wants to put his remaining powers to good use. It would appear that in the near-future, the times in which they were able put the world to rights with razor sharp claws and telepathic powers are now over. (Read More)
Subgenre: | tragedysuspense |
Themes: | murder of familyhome invasionbrutalitycorruptionangerdeceptionescapedrunkennessbetrayalmoneydeathmurderrevenge |
Mood: | darknessneo noirgore |
Locations: | police carhospital |
Characters: | little boynursemother son relationshippolice |
Story: | filmed killingoffscreen killingnewspaper headlinelooking at oneself in a mirrorfoot chasegun violencebloody violencedeath of familynihilismstabbed in the eyedark pastexistentialismblood on facestabbed in the neckmercilessness …hatredcynicismsocial commentaryrampagekicked in the stomachragesociopathheavy rainmedicineprofanitystalkinglong takescaropening action scenekicked in the facedangershot in the foreheadshot in the legdouble crosshit by a caranti herostabbed to deathmontagebased on comic bookorphanshot in the backf wordfightingrevolvercar crashrunningheld at gunpointbased on comicwritten by directorwatching tvpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestmirrorcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlebare chested maleone word titlebloodgunviolencefight (See All) |
In New York City, detective Billy Taggart goes to court for the murder of the rapist Mikey Tavarez, but the Mayor Nicholas Hostetler and the Chief of Police Carl Fairbanks vanish with important evidence and Billy is declared not guilty by the judge; however, he leaves the police department. Seven ye …ars later, Billy is a private detective and lives with his girlfriend Natalie Barrow, who is an aspiring actress and the sister of Mikey's victim. His secretary Katy Bradshaw (Alona Tal) is trying to collect part of the debts to save their business. In the week of the elections, Hostetler summons Billy and offers $25,000 to investigate his wife, Cathleen Hostetler, whom he believes is having a love affair. Billy discovers that Cathleen is meeting Paul Andrews, who is the coordinator of the campaign of Jack Valliant, the opponent of Hostetler and favorite in the election. When Paul is found dead on the street, Billy finds that he had been double-crossed by Hostetler and he decides to investigate the truth behind Paul's murder. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedy |
Themes: | police brutalityhome invasiondeath of fathercorruptiondeceptioninvestigationescapedrunkennessbetrayaldeathmurderlove |
Mood: | ambiguous endingneo noir |
Locations: | citypolice carurban settingapartmentbathtub |
Characters: | interracial relationshippolice detectivedetectivepolice |
Story: | newspaper headlinelooking at oneself in a mirrormoney problemssocial decayurban decaymedia coveragemillionairemasked manfollowing someonemovie theatervideotapestreetrevelationsuspicionbodyguard …kicked in the faceprotestshot in the foreheadshot in the legnews reportdouble crossno opening creditsanti herosubwayweaponf wordcar crashheld at gunpointarrestpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingtitle spoken by characterbare chested malefightviolenceflashback (See All) |
A down and out cynical detective teams up with a down and out ex-quarterback to try and solve a murder case involving a pro football team and a politician.
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedycult film |
Themes: | brutalitypsychopathcorruptiondeceptioninvestigationgangsterescapebetrayalmoneyrevengemurderdeath |
Mood: | neo noirgore |
Locations: | apartment |
Characters: | police detectivedetectivepolice officerafrican americanpolice |
Story: | telling a jokedeath of familyman kills a womanstrong languagealleyhatredcynicismphone boothassaultheavy rainstreetanswering machineprofanitybodyguardscar …opening action scenepay phonelocker roomshot in the foreheadshot in the legdouble crosshit by a caranti heroambushshot in the backf wordrevolverpianocar crashheld at gunpointarrestpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasedancingcigarette smokingbare chested malebloodgunfightviolenceflashbackinterview (See All) |
On April 15, 2013 Boston, Massachusetts, Police Sgt, Tommy Saunders is pulling security duty on the annual Boston Marathon when the Tsarnaev brothers strike with their homemade bombs in an act of terrorism. In the resulting chaos as the wounded are cared for, Saunders and his comrades join forces wi …th the FBI to get to the bottom of this attack. As the investigation continues, the Tsarnaev brothers realize that the authorities are close to identifying them and attempt to flee the city to continue their fanatical mayhem. To stop them, a police manhunt is performed that would have bloody confrontations and a massive dragnet shutting down the City of Boston to make sure there is no escape from the law. (Read More)
Subgenre: | tragedysuspenseblack comedy |
Themes: | murder investigationbrutalityangerdeceptioninvestigationescapedeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | citypolice carurban settingapartmenthospital |
Characters: | interracial relationshippolice detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officernursepolice |
Story: | cheering crowdfilmed killingnewspaper headlineopening creditsradio newsstrikemedia coveragechaoshatredsociopathtv newslong takescardangernews report …double crossno opening creditsdinermontageambulancef wordcar crashheld at gunpointarrestwritten by directorwatching tvpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malebloodgunviolencefight (See All) |
With the disappearance of hack horror writer Sutter Cane, all Hell is breaking loose...literally! Author Cane, it seems, has a knack for description that really brings his evil creepy-crawlies to life. Insurance investigator John Trent is sent to investigate Cane's mysterious vanishing act and ends …up in the sleepy little East Coast town of Hobb's End. The fact that this town exists as a figment of Cane's twisted imagination is only the beginning of Trent's problems. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedycult film |
Themes: | police brutalitymadnessevilinsanitydeceptioninvestigationescapemurderdeath |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | elevatorbus |
Characters: | psychiatristpolice officerpolice |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorescape attemptfoot chasesocial decayinsane asylumalleymedia coveragecynicismmental institutionschizophreniamovie theaternosebleedrageheavy rainrevelation …riotkillingmurderersuspicionpay phonenews reporthit by a caranti heroweapondinerambulancerevolverhallucinationbathroomcar crasharrestshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbloodflashbackgunviolence (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: | black comedy |
Themes: | police brutalitybrutalitycorruptiondeceptioninvestigationescapebetrayaldeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noirgore |
Locations: | citypolice carurban setting |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officerafrican americanpolice |
Story: | escape attemptfoot chasetalk show hostsocial decayurban decayalleystabbed in the neckmercilessnesskicked in the stomachragerevelationbodyguardopening action scenekicked in the facelocker room …shot in the foreheadshot in the legdouble crosshit by a carno opening creditsanti heroweapondinerambulanceambushshot in the backf wordcriminalfightingcar crashheld at gunpointarrestpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolchasebloodfightviolence (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: | tragedyblack comedy |
Themes: | home invasiondeath of motherdeath of fatherbrutalitypsychopathcorruptionangerdeceptiongangsterescapebetrayalmoneymurderloverevenge …death (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carelevatorhospital |
Characters: | interracial relationshippolice chasepolice officerpolice |
Story: | newspaper headlineescape attempttelephone callsocial decayaltered version of studio logourban decayflarechaosmercilessnesshatredcynicismsocial commentaryphone boothkicked in the stomachmovie theater …sociopathlove interestsingle parentloss of motherloss of fatherthreatbodyguardscaropening action scenepay phonedangershot in the foreheadshot in the legdouble crossno opening creditsanti herodinermontageambushshot in the backf wordtelephonecriminalrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointarrestwritten by directorpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathdreambeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasedancingcigarette smokingbloodviolence (See All) |
Southland Tales is an ensemble piece set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. Boxer Santaros is an action star who's stricken with amnesia. His life intertwines with Krysta Now, an adult film star develo …ping her own reality television project, and Ronald Taverner, a Hermosa Beach police officer who holds the key to a vast conspiracy. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedycult film |
Themes: | police brutalitybrutalitycorruptiondeceptiondanceescapebetrayalmurderdeath |
Mood: | ambiguous endingneo noirgore |
Locations: | police carelevator |
Characters: | interracial relationshippolice officerafrican americanmother son relationshippolice |
Story: | accidental killingtelephone callfoot chaseopening creditsfictional talk showtalk show hostsocial decayradio newsman kills a womananarchymedia coveragetuxedochaoshatredsocial commentary …schizophreniatv showkicked in the stomachheavy raintv newsriotbodyguardlong takescarreadingprotestdangershot in the legnews reportdouble crosshit by a carno opening creditsanti heromontageambulancedisguiseambushshot in the backf wordtelevisionrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointshootingwritten by directorwatching tvpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestmirrorcar accidentblood splattershot to deathdreambeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasesingingdancingcigarette smokingbare chested malebloodgunviolenceflashbackfight (See All) |
Johnny Smith wakes from a coma due to a car accident, only to find he has lost five years of his life, and yet gained psychic powers. Foreseeing the future appears to be a 'gift' at first, but ends up causing problems...
Subgenre: | tragedysuspensecult film |
Themes: | murder investigationmadnessdeath of motherpsychopathdeceptioninvestigationlovemurderdeath |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carhospital |
Characters: | psychiatristvillainlittle boypolice officernurseserial killermother son relationship |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | stabbed with scissorsnewspaper headlinepsychotronic filmserial murderscissorsmercilessnessrampagesociopathheavy rainlove interestmaniacloss of mothermurdererisolationbodyguard …scarpay phoneprotestdangernews reportambulancef wordtelephonerevolvercar crashheld at gunpointletterwatching tvslow motion sceneshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathdreamfirepistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by characterbloodflashback (See All) |
Protagonist Alex DeLarge is an "ultraviolent" youth in futuristic Britain. As with all luck, his eventually runs out and he's arrested and convicted of murder and rape. While in prison, Alex learns of an experimental program in which convicts are programmed to detest violence. If he goes through the … program, his sentence will be reduced and he will be back on the streets sooner than expected. But Alex's ordeals are far from over once he hits the mean streets of Britain that he had a hand in creating. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedycult film |
Themes: | police brutalitywritinghome invasionmental illnessinsanitybrutalitypsychopathdeceptiondrunkennessbetrayalrevengemurder |
Mood: | ambiguous endingneo noir |
Locations: | apartmentbathtubhospital |
Characters: | psychiatristpolice officernursemother son relationshippolice |
Story: | white briefsaccidental killingfemale psychiatristvillain played by lead actornewspaper headlineface maskpsychological tormentsocial decaycockney accentnihilismanarchysocial workeralienationhatredsocial commentary …rape victimkicked in the stomachmovie theaterblockbustersociopathheavy rainbodyguardlong takekicked in the facefantasy sequencelocker roomcontroversydouble crossno opening creditsanti heromontagedisguisecriminalcar crashmaskarrestpunched in the faceslow motion scenecar accidentdreambeatingsurprise endingsingingbare chested malefightviolencebloodinterview (See All) |
Jason Bourne is again being hunted by the CIA. It begins when Nicky Parson a former CIA operative who helped Bourne, who went under and now works with a man who's a whistle blower and is out to expose the CIA's black ops. Nicky hacks into the CIA and downloads everything on all their Black Ops, incl …uding Treadstone which Bourne was a part of. And Heather Lee, a CIA agent, discovers the hack and brings it to the attention of CIA Director Dewey, the man behind the Black Ops. He orders Parsons be found and, hopefully, Bourne, too. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | police brutalityhome invasiondeath of fatherbrutalitydeceptioninvestigationescapebetrayalrevengedeathmurder |
Locations: | police carapartmentelevatorbusbathtubhospital |
Characters: | police chasepolice |
Story: | spiral staircaseoffscreen killingnewspaper headlinelooking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callfoot chaseman kills a womannotebookdark paststabbed in the neckchaosmercilessnesssocial commentaryfollowing someoneblockbuster …revelationriotloss of fatherbodyguardscarprotestdangerno opening creditsanti heroambulancedisguiseambushshot in the backcar crashheld at gunpointwatching tvpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentshot to deathbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlebare chested malefightflashbackviolence (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: | suspense |
Themes: | brutalityangerdeceptioninvestigationgangsterescapebetrayaldeathmurderrevenge |
Locations: | citypolice carapartmenthospital |
Characters: | interracial relationshippolice detectivevillaindetectivepolice officerafrican american |
Story: | interracial kissfoot chasecockney accentdark pastmercilessnesshatredsociopathanswering machinelove interestvigilanteprofanityopening action scenelocker roomdangershot in the forehead …news reportdouble crossanti heromontageambulancedisguiseambushorphanshot in the backf wordcriminalfightingrevolverheld at gunpointpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolchasebare chested malebloodflashbackviolencefight (See All) |
A "story inside a story," in which the first part follows a woman named Susan who receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband, a man whom she left 20 years earlier, asking for her opinion. The second element follows the actual manuscript, called "Nocturnal Animals," which revolves around a man wh …ose family vacation turns violent and deadly. It also continues to follow the story of Susan, who finds herself recalling her first marriage and confronting some dark truths about herself. (Read More)
Subgenre: | psychological thrillersuspense |
Themes: | police brutalitymurder of familyhumiliationbrutalitypsychopathangerdeceptionescapedrunkennessdeathloverevengemurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carelevatorbathtub |
Characters: | police detectivedetectivepolice officerpolice |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorescape attemptdeath of familyloss of familyman kills a womanmercilessnesshatredcynicismrape victimsociopathheavy rainmurdererscarbusinessmandanger …double crossdinermontageshot in the backf wordcriminalheld at gunpointarrestwritten by directorpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathpistolsurprise endingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested maleflashbackgunviolenceblood (See All) |
Det. John Hobbes is convinced that when killer Edgar Reese is executed, all of his troubles are over. But when people he knows and people on the street start to sing the same tune that Reese sang in the gas chamber, and those same people taunt him, he is told that maybe the cursed fallen angel Azaze …l is behind it all. Azazel is cursed to roam the Earth without a form, and he can switch bodies by any contact, making him hard to track. When Hobbes is forced to kill a man possessed by Azazel, he must clear his name while protecting his family and others from the evil, vengeful Azazel. (Read More)
Subgenre: | psychological thrillersuspenseblack comedycult film |
Themes: | evilinsanitydeath of fatherpsychopathdeceptioninvestigationescapebetrayalmurderdeathrevenge |
Mood: | ambiguous endingneo noir |
Locations: | urban settingapartmentbusbathtub |
Characters: | police detectivedetectivepolice officerserial killerpolice |
Story: | offscreen killingnewspaper headlinelooking at oneself in a mirrorfoot chaseel traindark pastrampagevideotapeassaultheavy rainstreetanswering machinemaniacsuspicionstalking …locker roomstalkershot in the foreheadnews reportdouble crosssubwayambushshot in the backf wordtelephonecriminalrevolverheld at gunpointpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathfirepistolsurprise endingchasesingingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingone word titleflashbackviolencegunblood (See All) |
Tony Montana manages to leave Cuba during the Mariel exodus of 1980. He finds himself in a Florida refugee camp but his friend Manny has a way out for them: undertake a contract killing and arrangements will be made to get a green card. He's soon working for drug dealer Frank Lopez and shows his met …tle when a deal with Colombian drug dealers goes bad. He also brings a new level of violence to Miami. Tony is protective of his younger sister but his mother knows what he does for a living and disowns him. Tony is impatient and wants it all however, including Frank's empire and his mistress Elvira Hancock. Once at the top however, Tony's outrageous actions make him a target and everything comes crumbling down. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult film |
Themes: | crueltyevilbrutalitycorruptionangergangsterbetrayalmoneymurderlovedeathrevenge |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | apartmentbathtub |
Characters: | stand up comedianinterracial relationshipmother son relationshippolice |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | villain played by lead actorapartment buildingtelephone callcrowdmercilessnessrampagephone boothragestreetrevelationtv newslove interestriotkillingprofanity …sadnesslong takescarpay phoneclowndangershot in the foreheadshot in the legcontroversyanti heroweaponstabbed to deathmontageshot in the backf wordtelephonecriminalrevolverbathroomshootingarrestwatching tvslow motion sceneshot in the headblood splattershot to deathpistoltitle spoken by characterdancingbare chested maleone word titlebloodgunviolence (See All) |
It's been seventeen years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets t …he poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn...or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseblack comedy |
Themes: | murder of familyhome invasioninsanitybrutalitypsychopathcorruptiondeceptionescapebetrayalrevengedeathmurder |
Mood: | gore |
Locations: | urban setting |
Characters: | african american |
Story: | filmed killingface maskdeath of familysocial decayanarchymedia coveragestabbed in the neckchaosmercilessnesshatredcynicismsocial commentarymasked mankicked in the stomachsociopath …class differencesthreatbodyguardkicked in the facedangershot in the foreheadshot in the legnews reporthit by a carno opening creditsanti herostabbed to deathmontageambulanceambushshot in the backf wordrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointwritten by directorpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolchasebare chested malebloodflashbackfightviolence (See All) |
The movie details a town split between the wealthy South Zone gang called 'The Socials' and the poor North Zone gang called 'The Greasers'. Dallas Winston, Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade from 'The Greasers' befriend the rich Cherry Valance and Marcia at a drive-in. Later that night, a group of 'The …Socs' chase and beat up Johnny and attempt to drown Ponyboy in a fountain. However, Johnny stabs one Soc and kills him, saving Ponyboy. The desperate boys seek Dallas who finds a hideout for them in a nearby town. One week later, Johnny and Ponyboy decide to return to their hometown, with Dallas, to claim the murder as self-defense. But on their way back, they see the church on fire and Ponyboy and Johnny help the children trapped in the church and become heroes. However Johnny is badly wounded and confined to the hospital. Meanwhile The Socs and The Greasers prepare to fight. (Read More)
Subgenre: | tragedycult film |
Themes: | writingunemploymentlonelinessangerescapedrunkennessmurderdeath |
Locations: | police carhospital |
Characters: | police officernursepolice |
Story: | reading a letterwhite briefsstreet gangmale underweartelephone callfoot chasesiren the alarmhospital roomnotebooklaughingbriefsdiscussionkickingheavy rainstreet …class differencesdomestic violencesadnessthreatscardangerargumentstabbed to deathambulanceorphantelephonecriminalfightingrevolverrunningheld at gunpointshootingletterpunched in the faceshot in the chestshot to deathunderweardreambeatingfirechasecigarette smokingbare chested malebloodfightflashbackgunviolence (See All) |
Subgenre: | black comedy |
Themes: | police brutalityhome invasioncorruptiondeceptiongangsterescapebetrayalmurderdeathrevenge |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | urban settingapartmentelevatorbathtub |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice |
Story: | newspaper headlineescape attemptfoot chasesocial decayurban decaykicked in the stomachriotratopening action scenekicked in the facenews reportno opening creditsanti herodinerambulance …ambushrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointarrestpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headcar accidentbeatingpistolsurprise endingchasetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malefightviolenceflashback (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: | black comedycult film |
Themes: | home invasionhumiliationbrutalityangerdeceptiongangsterescapebetrayalmurderrevengedeath |
Locations: | police carurban settingapartmentbus |
Characters: | police detectivepolice chasedetectivepolice officerpolice |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | face masktelephone callfoot chasepsychotronic filmmasked manphone boothkicked in the stomachvideotapebodyguardopening action scenekicked in the facepay phonenews reportdouble crosshit by a car …weaponmontageambushtelephonecriminalfightingrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointarrestwritten by directorpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathbeatingpistolsurprise endingchasebare chested malebloodviolencefight (See All) |
Cyrus, the leader of the most powerful gang in New York City, the Gramercy Riffs, calls a midnight summit for all the area gangs, with all asked to send nine unarmed representatives for the conclave. A gang called The Warriors are blamed for killing Cyrus as he gives his speech. They now have to cro …ss the territory of rivals in order to get to their own 'hood. The Warriors slowly cross the dangerous Bronx and Manhattan territories, narrowly escaping police and other gangs every step of the way. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspensecult film |
Themes: | brutalitypsychopathdeceptiongangsterescapebetrayalrevengemurderdeath |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carurban setting |
Characters: | police chasevillainpolice officerafrican americanpolice |
Story: | street gangsubway stationfoot chaseel trainsocial decayurban decaymercilessnessface paintkicked in the stomachsociopathriotmaniackillinggraffitikicked in the face …pay phonedangerdouble crossanti herosubwayambushshot in the backrevolverheld at gunpointarrestwritten by directorpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the chestshot to deathbeatingfiresurprise endingchasetitle spoken by characterfightviolence (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)
Themes: | home invasiondeath of fatherbrutalitygangsterescapedrunkennessdeathmurderrevenge |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | urban settinghospital |
Characters: | interracial relationshippolice detectivepolice officerpolice |
Story: | spiral staircasefilmed killingsubway stationnewspaper headlineapartment buildingfoot chaseel trainlonerstabbed in the neckfollowing someonekicked in the stomachsociopathlocker roomshot in the foreheadnews report …no opening creditsanti herosubwaystabbed to deathdinershot in the backf wordrevolvercar crashheld at gunpointarrestpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathbeatingfirepistolcigarette smokingflashbackviolenceblood (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 film |
Themes: | humiliationdeath of motherbrutalitycorruptionangerdeceptioninvestigationgangsterdrunkennessbetrayalmoneylovedeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noirgore |
Locations: | citypolice carapartmentelevatorhospital |
Characters: | psychiatristdetectivepolice officerafrican americanpolice |
Story: | street gangaccidental killingapartment buildingtelephone callbloody violencekickingmercilessnessrampageragekillinggraffitidomestic violencelong takeliardanger …microphoneconfessionshot in the foreheadpainshot in the legnews reportdouble crossno opening creditssubwaydinermontageambulanceambushorphancriminalrevolvercar crashrunningheld at gunpointlieshootingarrestwatching tvpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattershot to deathunderwearbeatingfirepistolsurprise endingchasesingingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested maleflashbackbloodinterviewviolencefightgun (See All) |