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Kurt Sloan is the corner-man for his brother, U.S. kickboxing champion Eric Sloan. When Kurt witnesses his brother become maliciously paralyzed in the ring by Thailand champion Tong Po, Kurt vows revenge. With the help of Xian, a kickboxing trainer who lives in a remote area of Thailand, Kurt trains … for the fight of his life. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent film |
| Themes: | brutalityheroraperevenge |
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| Characters: | action herotough guybrother brother relationshipfamily relationships |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatmartial arts championshippunched in the ribskicked in the legbone breakingbrotherly loveasian culturedisco dancingflying kickkicked in the chestmuay thaibeefcakewheelchair boundkickboxer …wagerbully comeuppanceruinsroundhouse kickpunched in the chestpunched in the stomachmentorhit in the crotchinterracial romancemale underwearkickboxingtournamentkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatfightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingsongone word titlemale nudityfightviolencedogblood (See All) |
Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can't because they need him. Two army offic …ers are sent to get him and the trail leads to Hong Kong but Frank eludes them. While Frank advances, he knows that he may have to face Chong Li, the defending champion, who has killed a few participants. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent filmcoming of ageblack comedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdeathfriendshipbetrayalescapedeceptionmilitaryseductionwrestlingrivalryblindnesscheatingnear death experience |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestauranthotelairplaneboatbusairportpolice stationjungleslumsex in a hotel |
| Characters: | action herotough guyhusband wife relationshippolicedoctortattoosoldiernursewarriorbest friendbullyjapaneseteacher student relationshipamerican abroadmilitary officer …military police (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatbone breakingkicked in the chestmuay thaibeefcakekickboxerbully comeuppanceroundhouse kickpunched in the chestpunched in the stomachmentorinterracial romancemale underwearkickboxing …tournamentkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatfightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingone word titlemale nudityfightviolenceblooddogflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malekissphotographtitle spoken by characterchasesurprise endingshowerbased on true storyblondeslow motion sceneswordarrestbare buttbeersunglasseshallucinationhandcuffscompetitionkung fuf wordreportersubjective camerafoot chasejournalistambushstrangulationmontagemixed martial artsboxingfishone man armytrainingduelcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathkaratescreaminglocker roomelectrocutioncharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementrace against timeknocked outopening action scenescargymmartial artistcontestneck breakingmanagerpremarital sexfirst partchampionblindfoldlove interestfreeze framestylized violencemachismocaptainmartial arts masterwhat happened to epiloguehead buttbreaking and enteringelectronic music scorehong kongboxernosebleedhonortorchchop sockycolonelu.s. armykatana swordfight to the deathpsychotronicrivalmeditationaerial shotkarate chopbroken armfemale reporterbriefsbruisepolice inspectorcoinrefereepillunderdogmagic trickalleytasermusclemancomic relieftaekwondoyoung version of charactertriadmilitary basehumorjudobroken nosebettinggladiatoraikidoshrinemartial arts trainingracial stereotypeguidearmy basejujitsuattempted robberyfemale journalistsex on first datestrong mancoconutstreetcarchopsticksdinner datevideo arcadeillegal fistfightbare knuckle fightingtraining montageunderground fightingbeefcake martial artsninjutsubandannawuxia fictionvowcheeringdumb policeplay fightgold toothfighting movieabsent without leavetooth knocked outmentor student relationshippunched in the mouthcoin trickkumitesexy female reporter (See All) |
At his new high school, a rebellious teen Jake Tyler is lured into an ultimate underground fighting club in a Backyard Fight, where he finds a mentor in a mixed martial arts veteran. After receiving threats to the safety of his friends and family, Jake seeks the mentoring of a veteran fighter, to tr …ain his mind and body for one final no-holds-barred elimination fight with his unrelenting personal nemesis and local martial arts champion Ryan McCarthy. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsteen movie |
| Themes: | herorevengefriendshipdeath of fatherguilt |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | hospitalbrazil |
| Characters: | tough guybrother brother relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerwarriorbully |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatkickboxerpunched in the stomachmentorkickboxingkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatfightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeating …fightbloodviolenceflashbackbare chested maletitle spoken by characterpartylesbian kissface slapslow motion scenebikinikung fugay slurvideo cameramansionmontagewidowmixed martial artstraininggymdeath of brothermartial artisthigh school studentfirst partmartial arts masterhead buttrageyoutubeclubtennischop sockychokingbarefootbloody nosefootball playerhit on the headblack eyeeye gougingbody landing on a carbruiserefereedrunk drivingpunching bagkicked in the headbutt slapcamera phonehummerteenage heroworking outtauntingfootball gamestreet fighterrich kidillegal fistfightdrink thrown into someone's faceunderground fightingstreetfightingplay fightmustangorlando floridafighting moviebreaking up with boyfriendhot temperbroken ribdisqualificationviolent youthmodern gladiatorsbody slam (See All) |
Booting lives in a small and peaceful village. One day a sacred Buddha statuette called Ong Bak is stolen from the village by an immoral businessman. It soon becomes the task of a voluntary young man, Boonting (Phanom Yeeram), to track down the thief in Bangkok and reclaim the religious treasure. Al …ong the way, Boonting uses his astonishing athleticism and traditional Muay Thai skills to combat his adversaries. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial arts |
| Themes: | brutalityherodeathdrugsmoneygangsterrobberyangerdrug usegamblingsadismcruelty |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | motorcyclecave |
| Characters: | action herotough guypolicethief |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatmuay thaiwagerkickboxingkicked in the facecombatfightingshowdownbrawlblood splatterbeatingfightviolenceblood …gunexplosionknifechaserunningcriminalgood versus evilgangdrug dealermixed martial artsdisarming someoneone man armyunderwater scenepainone against manysmokingtreedangerperson on firestatuemartial artistfirst partsilencerobscene finger gesturesyringemartial arts masterdestructiondrugmachetehelmetelephantstealingbroken legdrug overdosethugbuddhistkickingbroken glasskicked in the crotchmeditationbetrefrigeratorinsultbroken armpunchgunfirestick fightcoinflagfighterfighting stylewrathkickkicked in the headclimbing a treepersecutionjumpingantiquebo stafflootingaddictbangkok thailandheadrickshawillegal fistfightbeefcake martial artsfistscaffoldbuddhist templecovered in mudbuddha statueprize fighterdesecrationfixed fightartefactconstruction crewprizefightingletter from homefruit carttuk tuktwo man saw (See All) |
Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dange …rous clandestine fights. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent filmblack comedytragedymelodramafish out of water |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdeathfriendshipmoneybetrayalescapedeceptionmilitaryseductiondeath of fatherredemptionsurveillanceexploitation …homelessness (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityswimming poollos angeles californiaparis francedesertbicycletaxielevatorapartmentship |
| Characters: | action herotough guymother daughter relationshipdoctortattoosoldiernursewarriorsingle mothersecurity guardgermanuncle niece relationshiphomeless manbrother in law sister in law relationshiprevenge motive |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatkicked in the legbeefcakeroundhouse kickpunched in the chestkickboxingkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatfightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatter …fistfightbeatingone word titlefightviolenceblooddogcharacter name in titlemale rear nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingmachine guncar accidentblondewatching tvcatarrestundressingbare buttletterpaintingsunglasseshandcuffsf wordfoot chasegangmansionbasketballdrug dealermontagewidowmixed martial artsboxinganti heroone man armydrawingdouble crossunderwater scenefemme fataledrowningracial sluron the runtrainingduellimousinebinocularsbeaten to deathkarateperson on firepay phonefugitivebaseball batopening action scenemanipulationdeath of brotherbodyguardmartial artistdeath of husbandloss of fatherthreatened with a knifemercenarygeneralclass differencesmachismoeavesdroppingmartial arts masterburned alivehead buttjoggingwalkie talkieboxervideotapeparking garagestreet lifeinterracial friendshipthugswitchbladenicknamestealing a carkicked in the crotchstabbed in the leghit on the headwisecrack humordisfigurementbody landing on a carhomoeroticismkarate chopgasolineloss of husbandethnic slurburned to deathlandlordloss of brotherkarate kickhappy endingbarbed wirefighterfinal showdownstreet gangmusclemanstrongmanmoney problemseiffel tower pariscomic relieftaekwondocheering crowddrug dealburnt facedepartment storeembassyambassadorhamburgerstreet fightbusiness cardcrashing through a windowpalm treen wordseductressfemale villaininsurancefur coatbettinggladiatormysterious womanhomeless personfrenchmanportburn victimarmy basebilingualismmale male hugscotdeserterstreet fighterniecekiltpunched in the crotchillegal fistfightnorth africabare knuckle fightingdesertionunderground fightingboiler roomshort haired femalerich womansponsorfight cluballey fightbenefactortwo against onehit in the groinplay fightawolreference to the wizard of ozunderground tournamentprize fighterbare knuckle boxingman with a ponytailattempted seductionneeding money5 year oldcharacter says go to hellforeign legionunderground parking garagebroken ribsucker punchfrench foreign legionmilitary jeeppunched in the mouthfight promotermilitary desertionjumping from a boatlegionnaireinjured ribssetting man on firegambling winningstwo against manyworld trade center new york city (See All) |
Shawn MacArthur, the kind-hearted son of an Alabama wrestling coach, makes a grim living selling fake products on the streets in New York. After dealing with thieving punks, he's discovered by bare-knuckle/street-fight manager, Harvey Boarden. He soon proves himself worthy and starts earning a small … fortune, part of which he volunteers to spend on single mother Zulay Velez. Shawn doesn't cheat and that seems to be a major problem, notably after the arrival of his Alabama high-school rival. (Read More)
| Themes: | herofriendshiprobberywrestlingrivalryunlikely hero |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityapartment |
| Characters: | tough guyfather son relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingle motherwaitressinterracial relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
| Story: | hand to hand combatkickboxerpunched in the stomachinterracial romancekickboxingkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatfightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingone word title …violencefightbloodbare chested malepistolshootingheld at gunpointbedmanhattan new york citykung fumixed martial artsboxingsubwaylimousinelocker roomdebtknocked outactor shares first name with charactermartial artistpremarital sexlove interestmartial arts masterloyaltyclubbrooklyn new york citytowelchop sockystreet lifebroken glassfather figurehit on the headhustlertext messagingbag of moneyfighterstuffed animalsubway stationpush upsalabamakicked in the headboxing ringbronx new york citygrudgenew york skylineworking outreference to harry potterhidden doorillegal fistfightbare knuckle fightingunderground fightingman dressed as a womancounterfeitstreetfightingshot in the earthrown through a wallchoke holdprize fighterbare knuckle boxingfighting movieillegal gamblingpetty crimerockefeller center manhattan new york cityex wrestlerbody slam (See All) |
Mortal Kombat is an ancient tournament where the Earth Realm warriors battle against the forces of Outworld. Liu Kang and a few chosen fighters fought and defeated the powerful sorcerer Shang Tsung, their victory would preserve the peace on Earth for one more generation. Taking place now where the f …irst movie left off, the Earth realm warriors live a short period of peace when evil forces from another dimension come to invade and wreak havoc on Earth. They are guided by the forces of Outworld leader, Shao Kahn and his generals such as: Motaro, Rain, Ermac, Sheeva and Sindel. Now Liu Kang, Raiden, Jax, Sonya and Kitana must defeat Shao Kahn in six days before the Earth realm merges with the Outworld. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent filmb movieabsurdismcampy |
| Themes: | brutalityherorevengemurderdeathsurrealismkidnappingbetrayalescapemonsterdeceptionseductionsupernatural powerredemptionguilt …apocalypseself sacrifice (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | desertcavelaboratory |
| Characters: | action herotough guybrother brother relationshipfather son relationshipmother daughter relationshiphostagewarriornative americanvillainwitch |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatruinsroundhouse kickpunched in the chesttournamentkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatfightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingfight …violencebloodsequelbare chested maleexplosionfiredreamrescuebattlebombsecond partrobotkung fugood versus evilsurvivalassassinambusharmymixed martial artsone man armyfictional wardouble crosscreaturefemme fataletransformationtrainingone against manybeaten to deathkarateattackninjadragonrace against timeevil mantough girllightningmartial artistexploding bodyneck breakinggeneralqueenstylized violencehenchmanwerewolficedestructionelectronic music scoreheroinecatfightloss of friendtemplemind controlcgiend of the worldaction heroinecrushed to deathback from the deadmasked manfemale warriordamsel in distressinvasionfight to the deathbased on video gamechaosresurrectionimmortalityalternate realitykarate chopstick fightteleportationkarate kickfemale assassinfighterfinal showdownreturning character killed offkung fu masterfemale fightereiffel tower parissuper strengthfireballportalworld dominationmegalomaniacemperortwin brothersorcererninjitsushamanfinal battleshape shifterwoman fights a manimmortalsubterraneanwarlordgodsorceressone woman armyalternate dimensionglowing eyesjujitsureturning character with different actorbanishmentparallel worldjeet kune doman fights a womanmysticevil twinfemale ninjabrother versus brotherunderground fightingcounciloutrunning explosionevil sorcererevil queencentaurweather manipulationshape shiftingelderfrozen aliveprosthetic armskull maskmortal kombathydraself destruct mechanismevil brotherrobotic arm (See All) |
Natasha Binder comes to New Orleans looking for her father, who has gone missing. In doing so, she meets a very hard man called Chance. He helps her find out that her father was killed by an organisation who sell the opportunity to hunt human prey. They are taking advantage of a police strike in New … Orleans. Will the Muscles from Brussels win through? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsblack comedy |
| Themes: | brutalityherorevengemurderdeathmoneypsychopathpovertymurder of a police officer |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | trainhelicoptermotorcyclecemeterypolice stationcar motorcycle chasemotorcycle chase |
| Characters: | action herotough guywarriorsniperuncle nephew relationshipsniper riflehomeless manex soldier |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatroundhouse kickpunched in the stomachkickboxingkicked in the stomachkicked in the faceshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingfightviolenceblood …cigarette smokingexplosionknifechasepistolshootoutshot to deathmachine gunhorseshotgunslow motion scenebattlegunfightkung fuassassinambushdinerexploding carbrunetteanti herodisarming someoneone man armycigar smokingcoffeeone against manykaratedebtmissing personopening action sceneexploding bodyloss of fathermercenarysemiautomatic pistolsilencerstylized violenceak 47machismogrenadebow and arrowkilling an animalwarehousejeeprocket launchergun fugun battlepump action shotgunswitchbladeexplosivecrossbowdual wieldmanhuntnew orleans louisianagunshot woundm 16swampdynamitebooby trapkarate choplasersightarrowplaying pianobloodbathstick fightbullet timehit with a baseball batdrifterlouisianahead blown offquick drawstandoffbullet balletgunslingershot in the eyesawed off shotgunrailroaduniongun duelgun violencesole black character dies clichefemale coprattlesnakesnake bitecriminal investigationfemale gunfighterlong brown hairexit woundmodern westerndog tagmoonshinebayoumost dangerous gameexploding motorcycleman punches a womangame of deathmedical examinerhuman preysouth africanmulletdeep southmurder of a policewomanwoman murders a mandead policewomanviciousnessfrench quarter new orleansgoreshedmerchant marinecatholic missionsliced off earpolicewoman shotblack policewomangraphic death scenegumbomurder of a black woman (See All) |
After his mother (Henson) accepts a job in China, preteen Dre Park (played by Jaden Smith) is forced to move to the new country. He attempts to befriend others, but loses all of them except for Mei Ying (Han), his new girlfriend, after getting attacked by a bully (Cheng). After almost being killed, …he is rescued by his maintenance man, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who does much more than maintenance. When Dre is forced to fight his bully, Cheng, in the upcoming tournament; Mr. Han steps in and teaches him Kung-Fu, and now Dre has to take matters into his own hands. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | herorevengefriendshipfeardrunkennessbullyingdeath of wife |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | trainschoolchinasinging in a carschool bullynew schoolnew boy in town |
| Characters: | action herohusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanboyteenage girlbullysingle motherinterracial relationshipteacher student relationshipchineseamerican abroad |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatpunched in the stomachmentorinterracial romancetournamentkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingviolence …fightbare chested maledancingchasefirecar accidentface slapremakeslow motion scenewatching tvkung fufoot chasenewspapermountainbasketballwidowmixed martial artssnakechild abuseapologychild in periltrainingparkkarateauditiondeath of soncharacter says i love yousubtitled scenefreeze framestylized violencesingle parentmartial arts masterjoggingblockbusterskateboardviolinchop sockyinterracial friendshipchild's point of viewfather figurefirst kissschool uniformblack eyehealingkarate choplooking at self in mirrortrophyplaying pianoviolinistunderdog12 year oldcartoon on tvmonasterykung fu masterdetroit michiganinterracial kissjacketkidrespectkicked in the headmoving intai chiloss of familybo staffping pongsilhouettedreadlockswu shubreakdanceleg injurybeijing chinawater fountainmoving outfoot pursuitchopsticksremake of american filmplaying violinbroken windshieldbamboofield tripperseverancefirst day of schoolworking momfirst crushhdtvmartial arts schoolgreat wall of chinareflection in waterschool cafeteriaflyswattertracksuitmaintenance mannickelodeondestroying a carviolent youthforbidden cityjet lagsports trainerhigh definition televisiondead fly (See All) |
In Bangkok, the young Kham was raised by his father in the jungle with elephants as members of their family. When his old elephant and the baby Kern are stolen by criminals, Kham finds that the animals were sent to Sidney. He travels to Australia, where he locates the baby elephant in a restaurant o …wned by the evil Madame Rose, the leader of an international Thai mafia. With the support of the efficient Thai sergeant Mark, who was involved in a conspiracy, Kham fights to rescue the animal from the mobsters. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsconspiracyrevenge plot |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdeathrobberymafiawrestlingevil |
| Locations: | restauranthelicopterbathtubbicycleaustraliarooftopjunglerooftop fight |
| Characters: | action herotough guypoliceprostitutebabywarriorlittle boyfatherhuman animal relationship |
| Story: | hand to hand combatbone breakingmuay thaikickboxerkickboxingkicked in the facecombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingviolenceblood …flashbacktitle spoken by characterchasefireshot in the chestface slaprescueswordkissingfalling from heightkung fufoot chasesword fightgangambushmassacrestabbingmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestimmigrantboxingfalse accusationdream sequenceanimaldisarming someoneone man armyshot in the foreheadgunshotduelone against manyorganized crimebeaten to deathpoisonlong takemartial artistneck breakingloss of fatherdie hard scenariofirst partwhippingstylized violencemartial arts masterkilling an animalelephantsergeantboxerchefchop sockybroken legkatana swordwhipconvenience storeroseknife throwingbuddhismbroken armstick fightfighterkendosydney australiaparkourtelevision newsanimal rightsanimal abuseunconsciousnessbelldrug traffickingshot in the handhanged mancop killerbarbershopbonedreadlockswu shux rayed skeletonpower struggleangry mobstabbed in the footarsonistcapoeirabuddhist templegongstreet interviewroller skatesurroundedachilles tendon cutconsulateinvincible henchmantraditional dancefestivebaby elephantthrown off balcony (See All) |
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | herorevengeprisongangster |
| Locations: | prison fight |
| Characters: | action herotough guyafrican americanasiansamurai sword |
| Story: | hand to hand combatkicked in the legpunched in the stomachkickboxingtournamentkicked in the facecombatbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingviolencefightbloodcharacter name in title …gunshotgunbathroomjailkung fusword fightdrug dealermixed martial artsduelkaratemartial artistchampionprofanitydrug abuseboxerkatana sworddark herokarate chopswordsmantaekwondostreet fightkickunderground fightingstreetfightingfight clubfighting moviefight for money (See All) |
Martial arts legend Huo Yuanjia became the most famous fighter in all of China at the turn of the 20th Century. Huo faced personal tragedy but ultimately fought his way out of darkness and into history, defining the true spirit of martial arts. His self-discovery, and the choices he made, inspired h …is nation. The son of a great fighter who did not wish for his child to follow in his footsteps, the bullied Huo Yuanjia resolves to teach himself how to fight - and win. Years of training enable him to ace match after match in his home region of Tianjin. But as his fame as a martial arts master grows, so does his pride. After an ill-advised fight leads to another master's death, members of Huo's family are slain in revenge. Grieving and ashamed, Huo wanders the country in shock. Near death, he is rescued by women from an idyllic village, and is offered simple kindness and generosity that help him heal and regain his equilibrium over a period of several years. Huo realizes that the future of martial arts lies in sportsmanship and not brutality, and he rejoins society to apply what he has learned. Returning to Tianjin, Huo takes steps to come to terms with his past and restore his family's name. His evolving, graceful Mizong (Missing) Fist method of fighting brings Huo renewed success, and he forms the progressive Jingwu Sports Federation. Taking note, duplicitous members of the Foreign Chamber of Commerce engineer a Shanghai tournament pitting Huo against four fighters, each repres… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artstragedychrist allegory |
| Themes: | brutalityherorevengemurderfriendshipadulteryredemptiongamblinghopechildhood |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | restaurantrural settingchina |
| Characters: | action herotough guyfather son relationshipmother son relationshipwarriorbest friendlittle girlchinese |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatkickboxerwagerkickboxingtournamentcombatfightingshowdownbrawlblood splatterfistfightbeatingfightviolence …bloodcharacter name in titlesurprise endingbased on true storyswordkung fusword fightmixed martial artsdisarming someoneone man armycoffinduelone against manygravekaratebusinessmanwidowerfantasy sequencepoisonopening action scenemartial artistcontestunderwaterloss of mothergrandmotherchild murderstylized violenceteamartial arts masterspearboxercompassionchop sockykatana swordfight to the deathexiledeath of protagonistpridebetsword dueltragic herostick fightpatriotismblindmain character diespeasantkung fu classickung fu masterflutebeggarloss of daughteridealismasthmafencingkindnessresponsibilityvanitybo staffwu shufinancial crisisshanghaimessiahturn of the centuryswordplaydisciplecalligraphywuxia fictionlancerapierrice fieldhousehold servantbirthday dinnergodsontai chi swordtianjin chinachamber of commercewooden platform (See All) |
When the ability to travel through time is perfected, a new type of law enforcement agency is formed. It's called Time Enforcement Commission or TEC. A cop, Max Walker, is assigned to the group. On the day he was chosen, some men attack him and kill his wife. Ten years later Max is still grieving bu …t has become a good agent for the TEC. He tracks down a former co-worker who went into the past to make money. Max brings him back for sentencing but not after telling Max that Senator McComb, the man in charge of TEC, sent him. Max has his eye on McComb. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial arts |
| Themes: | herotime travelhome invasion |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalwheelchair |
| Characters: | action herotough guyhusband wife relationshippolice officerhitman |
| Period: | 1990s2000sfuture19th century1920s20th century21st century1860s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatkicked in the chestpunched in the chestpunched in the stomachkickboxingkicked in the stomachkicked in the facebrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightviolencebloodfemale nudityfemale frontal nudity …sex scenekissfemale full frontal nuditynipplespistolshootoutshot to deathmachine gunshotgungunfightbased on comicriflebased on comic bookdisarming someoneone man armyone against manykarateelectrocutionopening action scenefirst partsemiautomatic pistolsecret agentredheadmachismocopdual wieldm 16senatorknife fightwisecrack humoralternate realitytough copbody landing on a carkarate choplasersightgovernment agenttimebombtime machinequick drawcorrupt politiciandirector also cinematographerexploding houserevolving dooralternate timelinec4 explosivespregnant woman murderedu.s. marshalpunched in the nosedark horse comicsfictional government agencytime portalhouse explosionpunched in the mouthtemporal agenttime travel agency (See All) |
Based on the popular video game of the same name "Mortal Kombat" tells the story of an ancient tournament where the best of the best of different Realms fight each other. The goal - ten wins to be able to legally invade the losing Realm. Outworld has so far collected nine wins against Earthrealm, so … it's up to Lord Rayden and his fighters to stop Outworld from reaching the final victory... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent filmb movie |
| Themes: | revengemurderdeathsurrealismkidnappingmonstersupernatural power |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | beachforestlos angeles californiaboatnightclubwoodschina |
| Characters: | action herotough guyactorhostagewarrioramerican abroad |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatkicked in the chesthit in the crotchtournamentkicked in the faceshowdownpunched in the faceblood splatterfightbloodviolenceflashbackbare chested maletitle spoken by character …knifepistolshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestshotgunrescueslow motion scenefalling from heightheld at gunpointislandgood versus evilbased on comic bookdisguisemontageimpalementmixed martial artssevered headno opening creditscreatureprincesscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguefbiperson on firefirst of seriesninjadragontough girllightningdeath of brothermartial artistexploding bodyneck breakingpolicewomanfirst partprincestylized violencehenchmanmachismodestinyspearelectronic music scorehong kongfbi agenttempleswat teamskullaction heroinefemale warriordamsel in distressshieldcameofight to the deathbased on video gamemovie setfalling to deathexploding headthrown through a windowfilm setwisecrack humorsoulalternate realityeye patchstick fightteleportationdoppelgangerinvisibilitytowerworld dominationmegalomaniacsorcererfall from heightman punching a womansaving the worldkicked in the headopen endedfemale copimmortalshapeshiftingcockney accentbo staffbanquetglowing eyestitle appears in songwoman punching a manparallel worldwoman kills manfire breathingone eyed manunderground fightingreptilehead cut in halfevil sorcererfreeze to deaththrown through a wallshape shiftingfighting moviewoman fights manmortal kombatpunch into the camerascore employs electronic instrumentswoman breaks man's neckcrashing through glassface peeled offsoul takermultiple armsreptile manthunder god (See All) |
Enter the Dragon revolves around the three main characters. Lee, a man recruited by an agency to investigate a tournament hosted by Han, since they believe he has an Opium trade there. Roper and Williams are former army buddies since Vietnam and they enter the tournament due to different problems th …at they have. Roper is on the run from the Mafia due to his gambling debts, while Williams is harassed by racist police officers and defends himself from them and uses the car for his getaway. It is a deadly tournament that they will enter on an island. Lee's job is to get the other two out of there alive. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsb movie |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdeathsuicidedrugsinvestigationracismpsychopathgamblingpolice brutality |
| Locations: | beachhelicoptercemeterylos angeles californiaboattaxishipchinabrothelmuseumslum |
| Characters: | action herotough guyafrican americantattooprostitutepolice officerhostagewarriorsecurity guardasiansecretaryself mutilation |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatpunched in the stomachmentortournamentkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightfightdogviolence …bloodflashbackbare chested malecigarette smokingknifepantiescorpsemirrorrescuecatanimal in titleprostitutionbritishislandkung fugood versus evilspyfoot chasecaliforniaimpalementsnakenonlinear timelinewhite pantiesdisarming someoneracial slurtrainingdueldrug addictbeaten to deathprologuebusinessmanfactoryundercoverninjaevil manknocked outbodyguardmartial artistneck breakinghandgunsecret agentespionageheroinhenchmangirl in pantiesapplauseropegolfsabotagemartial arts masterhead buttspearhong kongjail celltemplegrindhouserebellionhonormonkchop sockythugcamera shot of feetstealing a carkicked in the crotchheadphonespsychotronicghettodeath of sisterlaughinggovernment agentstick fightdrug lordmannequinimprisonmentvietnam veteransex slavealarmfilm projectorbroken mirrorwhisperingfoot closeupscorpiontop secretsole black character dies clichecollectorbladebettingclawspy herostealthopiumblack beltbo staffbanquetguillotinestrong mancrime lordslow motion action scenebird cagecobrajeet kune dohidden roomchopstickshuman experimentationprosthetic limbshaolinnunchuckshitting a womanforced suicidestar died before releasesparringhands tied behind backbritish intelligencehoodlumnunchakuafrofemale bare feetmartial arts schoolscuba diverglass shardmaster apprentice relationshipbowingnoodlescon gamefighting moviepraying mantissecret headquartersshaolin monkprosthetic armnunchuckclaw fighthall of mirrorspulling hairintelligence officersecret labanimal fighteating insectharbor townhouse catsumo wrestlingdrug manufacturingbell 205 helicoptermetal handprison islandthrown through wall (See All) |
The wandering barbarian, Conan, alongside his goofy rogue pal, Malak, are tasked with escorting Queen Taramis' virgin niece, Princess Jehnna and her bodyguard, Bombaata, to a mystical island fortress. They must retrieve a magical crystal that will help them procure the horn that legends say can awak …en the god of dreams, Dagoth. Along the way, Conan reunites with the wise wizard, Akiro and befriends the fierce female fighter, Zula. Together the heroes face ancient traps, powerful Wizards, plots of betrayal, and even the dream god, Dagoth, himself! (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent filmsword and sorcerydark fantasyalternate historysword and fantasy |
| Themes: | heromurdermonsterwrestling |
| Locations: | desertcastle |
| Characters: | action herotough guythiefwarrioraunt niece relationship |
| Period: | 1980s20th centuryyear 1984 |
| Story: | hand to hand combatflying kickbeefcakehit in the crotchkicked in the stomachcombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingviolencebloodcharacter name in title …sequelbare chested malehorsemirrorblonderescuesword fightambushname in titlethroat slittingmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestsevered headcultanti herodisarming someoneone man armyprincesstransformationvirginkeystatueopening action scenewaterfallqueenbattlefielddestinyhead buttspearmagicianstabbed in the stomachback from the deadchokingfemale warriorguardreverse footagedual wieldwizardknife throwingkingdommutationsword duelsequel to cult favoritedaggerstick fightcamelspittingswordsmankendohuman sacrificeadventure herosword fightingsword and sandalbarbarianprehistoric timeschosen onestaffkicked in the groinhorse chasesevered earaxe fighthornbreaking glasslast of seriesgodsasian manstone agespear throwingrenegadejapanese manfoolscratchchoke holdtwentieth centuryaxe throwingstabbed with a spearstatue comes to lifehall of mirrorsvirgin sacrificerobert e. howardbased on pulp magazinestabbed with knifeenchanted forestplainsfalse promisescratching someone's facepaleolithic agebody slamstabbed with a stickman versus beastwizards' duel10000 b.c.100th century b.c.grabhyborian agebear hugbloody scratches (See All) |
Col. William Guile leads an army of soldiers into the country of Shadaloo to find traces to lead him to General M. Bison, who has captured many people including three missing soldiers. Among them is Carlos "Charlie" Blanka, in which Bison decides to turn into a hideous mutant. On the other hand, Chu …n Li is a reporter who seeks revenge against Bison for the death of her father years ago. Then two small time hustlers Ryu and Ken, are arrested along with Sagat, a powerful arms dealer and Vega for dealing of illegal weapons. Guile recruits them in order to find Bison's base. Now Guile, T. Hawk, Cammy, Ryu, Ken, Chun Li, Balrog and E. Honda have three days before Bison murders the hostages and takes over the world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent filmb movieabsurdismslapstick comedyfuturistic |
| Themes: | herorevengesurrealismkidnappingprisontorturemonstermilitarycorruptionsurveillancegreedprison escape |
| Locations: | laboratoryprison fightboat chase |
| Characters: | action herotough guypolicesoldierhostagethiefwarriorprofessorrussian |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatkicked in the chestroundhouse kickpunched in the stomachkickboxingkicked in the facecombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingfightblood …bare chested maleexplosionknifepistolshootoutshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestrescuebattlearrestgunfightfalling from heightheld at gunpointbombscientistreportergood versus evilgangambushmixed martial artsprisonerexploding carfictional warcreaturenews reporttransformationduelkaratelocker roomelectrocutionevil manknocked outtough girltankneck breakingdie hard scenariomercenarysemiautomatic pistolgeneralbattlefieldfreeze framestylized violencehenchmanak 47civil wartraitorhand grenadesabotagebreaking and enteringmutantelephantboxerexploding buildingasian womanfaked deathaction heroinecolonelransommasked manfemale warriorstupiditybased on video gamem 16special forcesscene after end creditscon artisttitle at the endbulletproof vestknife throwingprison cellkarate chopeye patchmutationrescue missiondictatorwilhelm screamgatling gunsurprise after end creditsmedia coverageberettadesert eaglefemale soldierbazookaface masklevitationbrainwashingtimebombunited nationsarms dealertelevision newsworld dominationmegalomaniachideoutbeastfortressexploding truckheld captiveman punching a womanhanged mankicked in the headaltered version of studio logocapeclawwarlordarmy baseberetepic battleexploding boatvendettafictional countrywoman punching a manstreet fightercage fightingjamaicanstar died before releaseminefieldfight clubsumo wrestlerknife in chestclaw fightchun lielectromagnetismstaff meetingaid workerpunchlinegoofy hollerhoming devicedropkick (See All) |
An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself traveling back t …o ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of agewuxia |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdrunkennessrobberytime travelvengeancephilosophy |
| Locations: | forestdesertvillagerooftopcavechinacampfire |
| Characters: | action herotough guyteenagerwarriorbullyvillainwitchamerican |
| Story: | hand to hand combatmentorinterracial romancekickboxingcombatfightingshowdownbrawlfistfightbeatingviolencebloodfightbased on novelflashback …title spoken by characterchasedreamhorseshot in the chesturinationbattleswordfalling from heightshootingkung fushot in the backorphanflashlightwinesword fightstrangulationmountainambulancestabbingmixed martial artsbirddisarming someoneduellegendkaratestatuemartial artistwaterfallwhippingstylized violencemartial arts masterbow and arrowspearquesttemplevillainessmonkchop sockywhipboston massachusettsprophecyimmortalitybounty hunterkarate chopswordsmankatanaalleyhairparkourshot with an arrowarcherywelldrumparamedicartifactpotionresponsibilitypawnshopinnmiddle ageswarlordbo staffcavalrystaffrelicwu shusecret loveshot with a bow and arrowslow motion action sceneshaolinsandstormteenager fighting adultturned to stoneoutnumberedprotectorwuxia fictionfighting in the airelixirsparrowunspoken lovemagical weaponburning villagemonkey kingrice paddysagecrescent mooncherry treereferring to oneself in the third person (See All) |
The story of Jack Conrad, who is awaiting the death penalty in a corrupt Central American prison. He is "purchased" by a wealthy television producer and taken to a desolate island where he must fight to the death against nine other condemned killers from all corners of the world, with freedom going …to the sole survivor. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsdystopia |
| Themes: | brutalityheroraperevengemurderdeathsuicidebetrayalwrestlingsurveillancegreeddeath of wife |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | airplanejungle |
| Characters: | action herotough guyhusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationship |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatpunched in the stomachcombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightfightviolencebloodtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechase …pistolshootoutcorpseshot to deathmachine gunhorseshot in the chestface slapshotguncamerabattlegunfightfalling from heightvomitingbombislandshot in the backf wordfoot chaseambushstrangulationthroat slittingimpalementstabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestinternetdisarming someoneone man armydouble crosscigar smokingduelone against manybeaten to deathperson on fireattackshot in the shouldercontestexploding bodyneck breakingunderwaterthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolwaterfallbattlefieldak 47machismobow and arrowburned aliveloss of loved onecovered in bloodsocial commentarybroken leggun battlepresumed deadpump action shotgunfight to the deathstabbed in the neckkicked in the crotchtitle appears in writingspecial forcesknife fighttied feetduct tapekilling spreeexploding helicopterwrestlermolotov cocktailspit in the facemusclemanstrongmanwebsitetowerbunkerdeath rowcamouflagefictional reality showexploding airplaneshot with a bow and arrowhorse chaseknife in the chestfictional game showwwejumping off a cliffguerilla warfarefederal bureau of investigationmost dangerous gameshaky camcollarhandcuffed womangame of deathrope bridgewebcastimplied rapeviolence against a womanarrow in chestlast man standingjumping from a helicoptertorture victimmodern gladiatordesolate islandgame of survivalreality tv producersuplexexploding man (See All) |
Jean Claude Van Damme plays a dual role as Alex and Chad, twins separated at the death of their parents. Chad is raised by a family retainer in Paris, Alex becomes a petty crook in Hong Kong. Seeing a picture of Alex, Chad rejoins him and convinces him that his rival in Hong Kong is also the man who … killed their parents. Alex is suspicious of Chad, especially when it comes to his girlfriend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent film |
| Themes: | brutalityrevengemurderdeathkidnappingdrugsbetrayaltorturedrunkennessgangsterdeceptiondeath of fatherdeath of mother |
| Mood: | gorecar chase |
| Locations: | restauranthelicopterairplanelos angeles californiaboatnightclubtaxikitchenshiptunnelbar brawlboat chase |
| Characters: | action herotough guybrother brother relationshiphostagehitmansniper rifle |
| Period: | 1990syear 1991 |
| Story: | hand to hand combatkicked in the chesthit in the crotchkickboxingkicked in the facecombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterbeatingviolencebloodfightfemale frontal nudity …two word titlebare chested malegunsex scenecigarette smokingexplosionknifechasepistolcell phoneshootoutshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestblondeshotgunrescueslow motion scenegunfightfalling from heightheld at gunpointbombinterrogationbritishislandrevolvershot in the backfoot chasegay slurorphanstrangulationaxedisguisestabbingdeath of friendthroat slittingstabbed in the chestexploding carnunanti herodisarming someonecigar smokingshot in the legduelorganized crimebeaten to deathstabbed in the backkarateelectrocutionfactorymistaken identityevil manknocked outtough girlshot in the shouldermartial artistneck breakingsemiautomatic pistolkissing while having sexstylized violencehenchmanak 47crime bossmachismoeavesdroppingpiratehead butthong kongwalkie talkietwinsvillainessorphanagecrushed to deathbar fightgun battleyogapump action shotgunwoman in jeopardyexplosivefight to the deathdual wieldkickingshot in the facekicked in the crotchm 16aquariumcanedead woman with eyes openlasersightferryuncleshot through a windowceremonybisexual womanvietnam veteranfire extinguisherlighterdual roletwo man armyquick drawbullet ballettwin brothersmugglertriadhollywood signpalm treecarnageidentical twinscrotch grabfacial scarjumping into watercockney accentbarrelkicking in a doorloss of parentscamera focus on female buttexit woundstrong manhitwomansecret doorchopsticksdesert eagle .50female bodybuildercorrupt businessmanbrother versus brotherhero kills a womangas grenadecranewood choppingmartial arts schoolman kills womannoodlessame actor playing two characters simultaneously on screensaiabandoned hotelcrushed handinvincible henchmansword canebutterfly knifestabbing a womanhidden weaponfruit markethero killing womanspurbarrel throwing (See All) |
Counter-terrorist Jack Quinn misses his target, Stavros, on the eve of his final mission. From there, he is sent to "The Colony", a rebirth for presumed-dead assassins. He breaks free from there, and seeks the aid of Yaz, a weapons dealer, for his final battle with Stavros.
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsbuddy comedy |
| Themes: | herorevengesuicidekidnappingpregnancyescapeweddingterrorism |
| Locations: | hospitalswimming poolhotelmotorcycleairplaneboatbathtubnightclubitalyfrance |
| Characters: | action herotough guyhusband wife relationshiphostagesnipersniper rifle |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatpunched in the stomachkickboxingkicked in the stomachkicked in the faceshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightviolencekissexplosionknifechasepistol …shootoutmachine gunhorserescueslow motion scenegunfightislandkung fuspyassassinterroristdisguisemixed martial artsprisonerexploding cardisarming someonechild in perilduelkarateproduct placementopening action scenechildbirthexploding bodymercenarysemiautomatic pistolsecret agentespionagestylized violencemachismohand grenadegrenaderome italybridelasercarnivalmonkswitchbladedual wieldpartnerspecial forcesthrown through a windowbooby trapparachutehologrammurder of a childtigerrescue missionlasersightgovernment agenttimebombarms dealertwo man armyquick drawexploding trucksubmachine gunhigh techexploding housewoman shotspy herovending machinecarriagelandmineskydivingjet skibuddy moviefairgroundcoming out of retirementhero kills a womanblack opsoutrunning explosionknife attackcolosseumman kills womanautomatic pistolclown maskantwerp belgiumkidnapped wifesecret islandcargo holdgun in purse (See All) |
In 1935 in Foshan, south China, there are martial arts schools on every street corner. Ip Man is the undisputed martial arts champion, yet he has not devoted himself to teaching. Despite this, it seems that all the kung fu masters of the city are eager to fight him to improve their reputation.
| Subgenre: | martial artsepicchrist allegory |
| Themes: | murderfriendshipbetrayalmilitaryrobberyracismredemptionsadismwealthself sacrifice |
| Locations: | chinachinese restaurant |
| Characters: | action herotough guyfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipchildrenwarriorjapanesechinesejapanese soldierself inflicted injuryjapanese versus chinese |
| Period: | world war two1930s |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatpunched in the stomachtournamentkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatbrawlpunched in the facefistfightviolencefightbloodcharacter name in titleflashback …two word titlecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpistolvoice over narrationshot to deathshot in the chestface slapshot in the headbattleswordfalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointkung fugood versus evilambushmixed martial artsdinnerdisarming someoneone man armyassassinationfictional warduelone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathknocked outshot in the shoulderbodyguardmartial artistneck breakingfirst partgeneralstylized violencemartial arts mastermedicineblockbusterculture clashrebellionfaked deathhonorcompassionchop sockycolonelbosssocial commentarybroken legmoralitystealing a carbraveryinvasionfight to the deathmercilessnesstime lapse photographyfascismkarate choptragic heroloss of brotherstick fightpatriotismchallengeimprisonmentkarate kickheroismbandittranslatorbarbed wirekatanaex copwar violencemarketlighterforeignerself defensequitting a jobbayonetcripplekiteracial prejudicemasterresponsibilityshot point blankrepeated linerighteous ragepitchforkspitting bloodtai chisurrenderinspectorblack beltbo staffstafffinger gunwu shuhatchethide and seekwar criminalrewardangry mobdojoriceinterpreterwing chunpatriarchwire futricyclecoal minefamily in dangerillegal fistfightimitationfirst of trilogyhand woundplatoonbroken backarmored vehiclepublic executionsino japanese warjapanese flagsplit lipswing setkamikazecompetitordying repeatedlyear bleedingprofessionalbroken vasefighting movietitle appears in textone against otherssoilhit in the throathit with a metal pipescufflebroken jawfeather dusterhit with a stickjammed gunteahousecooliedivine retributionresidencestomped to deathsifunose pushed into brainfalling off a stagegift of flowerslackeypunched on the nosewooden dummygrandmasterjapanese invasionjapanese occupation of chinacotton millshaking one's fist (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: | brutalityheromurderdeathkidnappingdrugsbetrayalprisonescapeinvestigationdeceptioncorruptionterrorismsurveillancejustice …police brutalitypolice corruption (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | barrestauranthelicoptermotorcyclenightcluburban settingpolice stationpolice carrooftopstrip clubcar motorcycle chasecar thief |
| Characters: | action herotough guybrother brother relationshippoliceafrican americanpolice officerdetectivehostagewarriorsecurity guardpolice detectivepolice shootoutpolice chasepolice sergeant |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatkicked in the chestpunched in the chestpunched in the stomachkicked in the stomachkicked in the facefightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingviolencefight …bloodfemale nuditybased on novelexplosionknifechasepistolfirecell phoneshootoutshot to deathmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenearrestgunfightheld at gunpointsunglassesbombcar crashjailhandcuffscriminalkung 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 foreheadbartenderracial slurduelattempted murderlimousineorganized crimebeaten to deathkaratelocker roomfactoryundercoverproduct placementevil manknocked outopening 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 bondingtherapistswat teamparking garagegun fustreet lifebar fightdrug dealingthugjanitorstealing a carrap musicexplosivefight to the deathdual wieldpartnermercilessnessstabbed in the neckescape attemptframe upstabbed in the leghit on the headjumping through a windowthrown through a windowknife fightwisecrack humorconvictundercover copbulletproof vesttough copbody landing on a carkarate choppolice raidethnic slursports carexploding helicopterframed for murderdesert 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 moneypolice 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) |
This is the story of 1970s African-American action legend Black Dynamite. The Man killed his brother, pumped heroin into local orphanages, and flooded the ghetto with adulterated malt liquor. Black Dynamite was the one hero willing to fight The Man all the way from the blood-soaked city streets to t …he hallowed halls of the Honky House.. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsconspiracy |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdrugsghostfuneralgangsterinvestigationdeath of mothervengeancemurder of brother |
| Mood: | spoofcar chase |
| Locations: | hospitalhelicopternightclubrooftoplaboratorycar explosioncar fire |
| Characters: | action herotough guyafrican americandoctornursewarriorhitmaninterracial relationshippimp |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatkicked in the chestpunched in the chestkicked in the faceshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightviolencefightbloodcharacter name in titlebare breastsfemale frontal nudity …flashbacktwo word titlebare chested maleguntitle spoken by characterchasepistolshootoutshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgungunfightislandcolor in titlerevolverkung fuf worddecapitationfoot chasedrug dealerwomandinerexploding carapologysevered headno opening creditsdisarming someoneone man armyduellimousineone against manyorganized crimecostumeundercoverbaseball batu.s. presidentshot in the shoulderdeath of brothersplit screenpremarital sexsemiautomatic pistolcianewspaper headlineheroinhand grenadewarehousewalkie talkievietnam warfemale singergrindhouseorphanagewhite housegun fuveterananimated sequencem 16thrown through a windowbilliardseye gougingtuxedolaughingexploding helicopterdrug lordpolitical corruptiongrenade launcherhit with a baseball batcia agentvietnam veterandrug smugglingkung fu masterhanging upside downstethoscopeeyeballcowgirl sex positionhead cut offrogue agentblaxploitationreference to abraham lincolnfilm starts with sexanimated creditsarm cut offpool hallimmolationkicking in a doorzippo lighterarm slingcongressmansome scenes animatedthrowing starcomic violencejumping ropemilitantbreaking down a doornunchuckspool cueoutnumberedbell 206 jet ranger helicopterparachutingblack panthersrichard nixongag humorcar falling off a cliffman wearing a tuxedovengencesalonsmall penisnunchucklincoln continentalmob executionhair curlersjumping between buildingsfictional tv commercialreference to little richardintentional goofantique gunmoney rollspeaking in rhymesurface to air missilejumping over a fencethompson sub machine gun with box magazinehair on fireinjection in neckbell 205 helicopteroh 6 cayuse helicopterdriving off cliffelectromagnetspeakbrother murderedmp40acetylene torchbell uh 1 iroquois helicoptermalt liquor (See All) |
In 1431, the Kingdom of Ayutthayan conquers the territory of Sukhothai expanding their lands to the East. The noble Lord Siha Decho is betrayed by his Captain, Rajasena, and is murdered together with his wife. However their son Tien is saved by one loyal soldier and left alone in the woods...
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial arts |
| Themes: | herorevengedeathbetrayalyouthvengeancemythology |
| Locations: | villagejungle |
| Characters: | action herotough guyboywarriorfather |
| Period: | 15th century |
| Story: | hand to hand combatmuay thaicombatfightingshowdownbrawlblood splatterfistfightbeatingfightviolencebloodnumber in titlesequelflashback …bare chested malechasedigit in titleslow motion scenebattlesecond partnumbered sequelkung fuorphansword fightambushmixed martial artsdisarming someoneone man armyone against manymissionmartial artistbare chested male bondagestylized violencespiritmartial arts masterbow and arrowelephantcaptivechop sockyslavebuddhistkatana swordfight to the deathmeditationmedieval timesoutlawbuddhismsword duelstick fightbanditkung fu fightingkatanafighterkung fu classiccrocodiletestoutlaw gangyoung manmiddle agesbo staffbuddhashot with a bow and arrowyoung boybeefcake martial artssequel by name only1400s (See All) |
Through contact with a mysterious substance, called Ooze, 4 little turtles in the canalization of New York mutate to giant turtles. They can speak, walk upright and love pizza. The wise rat Splinter becomes their mentor and educates them to Ninja fighters. Their arch-enemy is the bad, bad guy Shredd …er, who struggles to gain power over the world. Of course the ninja turtles will do everything to stop him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent filmsuperheroslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderfriendshipsurrealismangerredemptionregret |
| Mood: | poetic justice |
| Locations: | waterapartmentfarmsewer |
| Characters: | action herotough guybrother brother relationshipfather son relationshippoliceteenagerfriendwarriorvillainemployer employee relationship |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatmentorcombatfightingshowdownbrawlfistfightbeatingviolencefightflashbackfireswordsecretfalling from height …maskkung fureportergood versus eviljournalistsword fightbased on comic bookambushaxedisguiseboxingsubwaydisarming someoneduelargumentbased on tv seriescostumeattackninjatough girlopening action scenescarratfirst partvigilantepizzaanswering machineloyaltyspearelectronic music scoretalking animallifting someone into the aircomastealingblockbusterjumping from heightskateboardchop sockymasked mananthropomorphismkatana swordanthropomorphic animalskateboardingmeditationknife fightwisecrack humorturtlefemale reportermutationsword dueljuvenile delinquentsecret identitystick fightkung fu fightingface maskkatanacartoon on tvstreet gangkung fu classicspit in the faceold dark housesubway stationgolf clubpolice chiefdual roleadvicefish tankurban decayknocked unconsciousninjitsuvigilante justicepizza deliverygarbage truckboard gamefather son reunionantiquebo staffanimal that acts humanfemale journalistlifting female in airfalling through the floorantique shopcelebrity impersonationnunchuckshockey maskfurryhockey stickaudio flashbackteenage mutant ninja turtleshit with a golf clubninja armysaicomfortmirage comicsunderground hideoutelectrical wiretalking turtlewashclothcymbalstalking ratanthropomorphic turtlestaff weapon (See All) |
In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover to deliver to safe keeping, but it is stolen, and the chase is on to find it. The search leads to the House of Yu where the story takes on a whole different level.
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsmelodramawuxia |
| Themes: | brutalityherorevengemurderdeathlovekidnappingbetrayalpoliticsescapeweddinginvestigationdeceptionrobberytheft …unrequited lovevengeance (See All) |
| Mood: | ambiguous ending |
| Locations: | restaurantforestdesertvillagewoodsrooftopcavechinarooftop chase |
| Characters: | action herotough guyfather daughter relationshippolice officerhostagesister sister relationshiplove trianglewarriorteacher student relationshipdaughterchinesedeath of hero |
| Period: | 18th century17th century |
| Story: | hand to hand combatpunched in the chestmentorkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightfightviolencebloodf ratedbased on novel …flashbackkissfingeringtitle spoken by charactersingingknifechasesurprise endinghorserescuebattleswordkung fufoot chasesword fightmountaindisguisebridgeimpalementfour word titlemixed martial artspoliticiannunno opening creditsdisarming someoneunderwater scenepolice officer killedduelflash forwardone against manytreewidowerfugitivepoisonundercoverninjatenttough girlpursuitmartial artistloss of fatherpremarital sextied upfirst partunderwaterwaterfallmagical realismstylized violencerunawayfalling down stairsmartial arts masterflyingspearheroineheavy raincatfightvillainessservantjumping from heighthonormonkaction heroinebald manfemale warriorguardarranged marriagekatana swordintriguedual wieldmercilessnessdark herobathingoutlawknife fightdeceitundercover coptigermustachesword dueltragic heropolice inspectorsecret identitychallengemain character diesbanditswordsmanhistorical fictionkendoparalysismonasterylost lovegovernortavernforeplaydruggedfemale martial artistmacguffinresponsibilityfemale villaintragic pastwoman fights a mantied up while barefootaristocracybo staffbaldwanted posternew agewu shusecret lovebeijing chinamentor protege relationshipdojo19 year oldhorse drawn carriagemercywing chunantidotebuddhist monkwire fuman fights a womangovernessfemale ninjahouseguestfemale thiefprotegebambooolder woman younger woman relationshipbare midriffcalligraphywuxia fictionswordswomanabbeydowrycombmaster apprentice relationshippoison dartchopsticks the eating utensilunspoken lovebald herobelly buttonex lover ex lover relationshiphorseback chaseknife in shoeqing dynastybuddhist nunjumping from a bridgesheathmountaintop monasteryopening creditstaskmastermale dragtai chi sworddefying gravity (See All) |
Returning to Shanghai to marry his fiancee, Chen Zhen (Bruce Lee) a student of renowned martial arts teacher Huo Yuanjia, discovers his sifu has died. During the funeral, members of a local Japanese dojo show up and insult the Chinese students. The bullying continues, with Chen fighting back, but wh …en he discovers the truth - that his teacher was poisoned on the orders of the dojo's master - he sets off on a doomed mission of revenge. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artschrist allegory |
| Themes: | brutalityherorevengemurderdeathgangsterracismmafiawrestlingredemptionhome invasionvengeanceprejudiceself sacrifice |
| Locations: | china |
| Characters: | action herotough guyteacherhitmanjapaneseteacher student relationshiprussianchinese |
| Period: | 1910s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatroundhouse kickfightingshowdownbrawlfistfightbeatingfightviolencebloodfemale nuditysurprise endingshotgunshootingkung fu …sword fightmassacremixed martial artsone man armyduelone against manybeaten to deathkaratestripteasefactorypoisonhangingmartial artisttragic eventstylized violenceicemartial arts masterhonorchop sockysocial commentarykatana swordfight to the deathdark heroracistkarate choptragic heroloss of brotherstick fightwrestlerkarate kickheroismkung fu fightingkung fu classickung fu mastertaekwondoknocked unconsciousfiring squadblack beltbo stafflast standshanghaidojosignwing chunjeet kune dofemale in bra and pantiesbeefcake martial artsnunchakujapanese manmartial arts schoolimperial japannational priderepublican era chinaice factory (See All) |
Ip Man 2 is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film loosely based on the life of Ip Man, a grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun. A sequel to the 2008 film Ip Man, the film was directed by Wilson Yip, and stars Donnie Yen, who reprises the leading role. Continuing after the events of the …earlier film, the sequel centers on Ip's movements in Hong Kong, which is under British colonial rule. He attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun, but faces rivalry from other practitioners, including the local master of Hung Ga martial arts. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of agetragedyepicchrist allegorysemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | brutalityherorevengedeathfriendshipbetrayalpregnancyfuneralartrobberyracismpovertyblackmailredemptionyouth …humiliationrivalryhopeafterlife (See All) |
| Locations: | schoolwaterpolice stationrooftopwater torture |
| Characters: | tough guyfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicechildrenboyphotographerhostagethiefwarriorbullyjapaneseuncle nephew relationshipchildhood friend …pregnant wife (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | martial arts tournamenthand to hand combatmentortournamentkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingfightviolenceblood …character name in titlenumber in titlesequelflashbackbare chested maleknifebased on true storydigit in titleshot in the headbattlesecond partnumbered sequelhandcuffsbritishprayercompetitionkung fugood versus evilnewspaperambusharmymixed martial artsweapondisarming someoneone man armyassassinationfictional warone against manylegendcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathspiritualitystorytellingknocked outactor shares first name with charactershot in the shouldermartial artistchildbirthbrotherthreatened with a knifecorrupt copstylized violenceteamartial arts masterloyaltywhat happened to epiloguehong kongvandalismboxernosebleedpress conferenceculture clashrebellionfaked deathhonorcompassionfatechop sockysocial commentaryransombraveryhypocrisygash in the facesuper villainimmortalitymedicationtime lapse photographykarate chopfamily dinnerstick fightkarate kickheroismceremonytranslatorenergypost warmusclemanrepeated scenebeggarchampionshipmigrationyoung version of characterforeignerasthmareluctant herounsubtitled foreign languagelollipopmasterkindnessboxing matchresponsibilitypunching bagrespectshot point blankenglishmanrepeated linerighteous rageyoung manlabortai chisectwu shuflash cameraprohibitioncandlelighttragic villainricechild laborwing chunbailrascalcustodywire fulife after deathlifted by the throatillegal fistfighttraining montagejapanese armylaundry drying on clothes lineauthoritymentally challengedeye injurydisciplebritish flagfish marketmartial arts schoolwinkwuxia fictiontroubled youthradio broadcastingsplit lipmandarinbruce leesportsprize fighterstoolbritish manprotection rackettitle appears in textboxing trainingyear 1949flowerpothit in the throatsepiamaster criminalbegging for mercychallengerturf warestablishmentroom for rentsalarymanteacupbad reputationtuitiondivine retributionactor performing own stuntsstanding on a tableprizefightingsifumouth guardunusual method of trainingnose pushed into brainturfpunched on the nosewooden dummygrandmasterroast ducksuperiorityswarm tacticnewspaper ownerstalematebreaking a tablehit with a boardpowerful enemiessarcastic clapping (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: | cult filmmartial artsindependent filmblack comedyslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | brutalityherorevengemurderdeathkidnappingbetrayalescapegangsterdeceptionangerhumiliationhome invasionpolice corruptionnear death experience |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | swimming poolmotorcyclebustaxiurban settingapartmentpolice stationpolice cartruckrooftopchinaslumbus driverrooftop fight |
| Characters: | action herotough guypoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officerdetectivepolicemanhostagelawyerwarriorhitmanpolice detectivesecretarypolice shootoutpolice chase …actor director writerpolice officer taken hostage (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatpunched in the chestkicked in the stomachkicked in the facefightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingmale nudityfightviolenceblood …nuditytwo word titlebare chested malephotographexplosionknifechasesurprise endingpistolshowertelephone callcell phoneshootoutshot to deathmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestrescueslow motion scenecomputerwritten by directorswordarrestgunfightheld at gunpointsunglassesbirthdaycar crashhandcuffsrevolvercriminaltelephonekung fugood versus evilfoot chasebound and gaggedsword fightambushmontagemixed martial artsweapontied to a chairfalse accusationjudgetrialdisarming someoneone man armyhit by a cardouble crossbirthday partypolice officer killednews reportlatex glovesattempted murderone against manyorganized crimebeaten to deathpay phoneumbrellaundercoverproduct placementrace against timebaseball batopening action sceneactor shares first name with characterstreet shootoutcourtdirected by starbodyguardmartial artistautomobilewitnessfirst partthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolcowcorrupt copstylized violencehenchmancrime bossbirthday cakefalling down stairsmartial arts masterdestructionhead buttelectronic music scorecoplawhong kongoverallsvideotapephone boothpress conferencejumping from heightparking garagechop sockymasked mangun battlethugwoman in jeopardydamsel in distressmisunderstandingshopping mallframe upundercover coptough copbody landing on a carpublic humiliationpolice inspectorsports carchloroformwritten by starnewspaper clippingdrug lordframed for murdermob 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) |
When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Itallian Stallion to a nationally televised, 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retir …ement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. With the odds stacked firmly against him, Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history, a hard-hitting, action-packed battle of the ages. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmboxing movieboxing film |
| Themes: | herodeath of wife |
| Locations: | barrestaurantcemetery |
| Characters: | action herotough guyfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipwarrior |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | punched in the chestpunched in the stomachcombatfightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightfightdogviolencebloodcharacter name in titlesequel …flashbacktwo word titletitle spoken by characterwatching tvwritten by directorrunningboxingcigar smokinglatex glovestrainingwidoweropening action scenescene during end creditsdirected by starlas vegas nevadalove interestexerciseboxerpress conferenceveteranitalian americanpet dogphiladelphia pennsylvaniapassionate kisspunchwritten by starunderdogmusclemanstrongmaninspirationweightliftingsweatboxing matchpunching bagboxing ringcomebacksixth partfather son conflictpunch in facemale male hugreference to the book of genesispunchingreference to frank sinatrabrother in law brother in law relationshipcoming out of retirementrestaurant ownervisiting a gravetraining montageitalian restaurantreference to muhammad alifistbiracial childmotivationdog poundboxing championfather son hugpunched in the gutheavyweight boxerrockyheavyweight championex boxerfighting movieboxing traininggrave sitepunch in the facefather son reconciliationboxer herofist fightermentor student relationshiptraining exerciseboxing managervisiting wife's graveleaving flowers on a gravepunched in the bellycomputer simulationgiving someone a ride homesequel to best picture winnerdeceased wiferetired boxerwatching boxing on tvmeatpackingreference to rocky marcianodog wearing clothingformer champion (See All) |
In the coastal town of Los Angeles, a gang of bank robbers call themselves the ex-presidents. commit their crimes while wearing masks of ex-presidents Reagan, Carter, Nixon and Johnson. The F.B.I. believes that the members of the gang could be surfers and send young agent Johnny Utah undercover at t …he beach to mix with the surfers and gather information. Utah meets surfer Bodhi and gets drawn into the lifestyle of his new friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsheist |
| Themes: | heromurderdrugs |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | beachswimming poolhelicopterlos angeles californiawaterseaocean |
| Characters: | action herotough guypolicehostagebully |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatbully comeuppancefightingshowdownbrawlblood splatterfistfightbeatingmale nudityviolencefightbloodfemale nudityf ratedtwo word title …bare chested malefemale rear nuditytitle spoken by characterexplosionchasesurprise endingshowershootouttitle directed by femaleshot in the headshotgunarrestundressinggunfightbare buttmaskcar crashhandcuffsrevolverfoot chasefootballpolice officer killedfbiundercoveru.s. presidentbankpresidentbank robberysemiautomatic pistolheroinmachismomale bondingsurfingmasked mantarget practicesandparachuteundercover agentundercover copraidmain character diesberettavillain played by lead actorsurferglocktaekwondobank robbermooningsurfboardwoman wearing only a man's shirtshot in the footextreme sportswaveshoulder holsterskydivinglawn mowercamaraderiegay subtextbustremadeadrenalinewet jeansraftingsee you in helllos angeles storm drainnixon maskcharismatic leadersevere tire damagemurder with robberyreagan mask (See All) |
An elite team of soldiers has been used against terrorists where they use astounding physical capabilities to overcome them. Victoria, a reporter, follows them and discovers a part of their secret. When one of the team kills her cameraman she tries to escape. Luc, one of the soldiers begins to have …flashbacks and turns sides and helps her as the remainder of the team follows to protect their secrets. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent filmblack comedyb moviecyberpunk |
| Themes: | brutalityheromurderdeathkidnappingbetrayaldrunkennessescapedeceptionmilitarypsychopathterrorisminsanitysadismexecution …amnesia (See All) |
| Mood: | gorecar chase |
| Locations: | helicopterbusdesertfarmmoteljunglegas stationlaboratorycar explosion |
| Characters: | action herotough guypolicesoldierhostagewarriorwaitresssecurity guardamericanamerican soldier |
| Period: | 1990s1960sfutureyear 1969the future |
| Story: | hand to hand combatroundhouse kickkickboxingcombatfightingshowdownbrawlblood splatterfistfightbeatingmale nudityfightviolencebloodcharacter name in title …nudityflashbackmale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested maleguncigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasesurprise endingpistolshootoutshot to deathmachine gunshotgunrescueslow motion scenebattlegunfightbare buttfalling from heightheld at gunpointkung fuscientistf wordreportergood versus evilsurvivalbound and gaggedambushstrangulationmassacrethroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed to deathmixed martial artsdinerexploding carfalse accusationone man armydouble crosspolice officer killedshot in the foreheadracial sluron the runflash forwardattempted murderpublic nudityone against manybeaten to deathprologuekarateperson on firepay phonefugitivemissionevil manopening action scenemartial artistexploding bodyneck breakingfirst partmercenaryprofanitysilencerbattlefieldstylized violencemachismoexperimenticetraitorhand grenadesupermarketmartial arts masterhead buttelectronic music scoreheavy raintitle based on songbarnsergeantvietnamvideotapeblockbustervietnam warcolonelgun fuback from the deadandroidgun battlecyborggrocery storeu.s. armyfight to the deathmercilessnessnew orleans louisianaresurrectionpost traumatic stress disorderspecial forcesthrown through a windowcommandoeye gougingkarate chopbroken armfemale reporterrescue missionlasersightgatling gunsouthern accentkarate kickmemory lossmale objectificationvillain played by lead actorvietnam veteranfinal showdownsuper strengthbullet balletcommando unitshot in the eyecommando missionexploding truckmilitary basegun duelbullet woundtop secretsole black character dies clichehigh techcommando raidsuperhuman strengthrecreational vehiclepsychotronic filmvietnam war veteranstrong manpost traumatic stresssevered earclothed female naked malesuper soldiercfnm sceneexploding busthrown through a wallamerican midwestexploding gasoline stationfalling over a cliffmale soldierraw meatreunited familynaked on streetwhite sockselite soldierrevitalizationthrown through windshieldsexy female reporter (See All) |
In Melbourne, the Chinese Chef Jackie has a successful show on television. The drug lord Giancarlo and his gang are dealing cocaine with The Demons gang, but they fight against each other. During the shooting, the snoopy reporter Diana and her partner are accidentally exposed and they flee with a VH …S tape with the footage of the negotiation. On the street, she stumbles with Jackie and he helps her fighting against the gangsters. When they are escaping in his car, her tape accidentally mixes with other videotapes that Jackie has in a box on the backseat of his car. Jackie goes to his apartment and meets his girlfriend Miki while his nephews "borrow" the tape to watch. Meanwhile Giancarlo's gangsters are looking for the tape and abduct Miki. Jackie's friend Romeo, who is a police detective, chases the gangsters with other policemen while Jackie teams up with Diana and his friend Lakisha to release Miki from Giancarlo. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent filmblack comedyabsurdismvideo |
| Themes: | brutalityherorevengemurderdeathkidnappingmarriagedrugsmoneybetrayalfeartortureescapeweddinggangster …investigationdeceptionparanoiamafiaredemptionsadismsurveillancehome invasionpaniccouragenear death experienceunlikely hero (See All) |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachrestaurantswimming poolmotorcyclebicycletaxielevatorkitchenurban settingapartmentpolice stationpolice car |
| Characters: | action herotough guyfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshippolice officerdetectivehostagewarriorhitmansecurity guardpolice detective …australianchineseuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroadpolice shootoutuncle niece relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatroundhouse kickpunched in the chesthit in the crotchkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatfightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingfightviolence …kissexplosionknifechasesurprise endingpantiespistolcell phoneshootoutshot to deathmachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headrescueslow motion scenewatching tvarrestgunfightfalling from heightheld at gunpointsunglassescar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvertelevisionkung fushot in the backreporterfoot chasejournalistbraassassincookinggangambushmassacremansiondrug dealerbridgecocainemixed martial artstied to a chairexploding caranti herodisarming someoneone man armychild in perilhit by a cardouble crosspolice officer killedvannews reportcigar smokingshot in the foreheadon the runattempted murderone against manystalkerorganized crimebeaten to deathdangerkaratepay phoneproduct placementrace against timeknocked outactor shares first name with characterbodyguardmartial artiststalkingtied upthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolhandgunsilencerstylized violencehenchmancrime bossitalianeavesdroppingropeanswering machinehand grenademartial arts mastergrenadedestructionhead buttassassination attemptwarehouseelectronic music scoredrugbabysitterscene during opening creditscookwalkie talkiemobstervideotapechefaudiencetv showchop sockyinterracial friendshipbikerthugwoman in jeopardydamsel in distressbraveryconstruction sitemisunderstandingevacuationshopping malljumping through a windowknife fightbulletproof vestbody landing on a carkarate choppierfemale reporterhorse and carriagesports carstick fightdrug lordkarate kickmob bossberettaheroismnews reportervideo tapedirector cameofinal showdownburied alivebloopers during creditsgang warviolence against womenconstruction workerfountainkung fu classicmazeparkourcameramandepartment storefighting stylestuntpolice captainanarchywoman in bra and pantiesman kills a womancrashing through a windowmacguffinaction violenceacrobathumorjudotv studiomafia bossmotorcycle gangoverturning carexploding housegarbage truckchinatowngang memberwoman slaps a manimprovised weapontrambiker gangbulldozercar rollovergang leaderabandoned warehousebreaking a bottle over someone's headwu shuacrobaticsbilingualismvcrvideo cassetteman slaps a womanbullet proof vestfemale journalisthorse drawn carriagemoney falling through the airice cream truckhit with a chaircookerymelbourne australiatv camerasuitcase full of moneycooking showchange of heartcookery programmedrug buststing operationhawaiian shirtinter culturalmorse codespeeding vehicleloud shirtcricket batsiren the alarmsurroundedman murders a womanman with a ponytailguesthouseinvincible henchmancement mixerearth moverice cream vancollapsing housecell phone tracehot peppertrolley car (See All) |
The father of Wong Fei-hong, who has been attempting to teach his son kung-fu, but has found him too disobedient to teach and decides to send him off to his uncle, a cruel and torturous master of the 8-Drunken Genii kung-fu. After much suffering the son comes back to rescue the father from an assass …in. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artscoming of ageslapstickslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | herorevengedrinkingdrunkennesshumiliationgamblingalcoholismphilosophy |
| Locations: | restaurantfight in restaurant |
| Characters: | action herotough guyfather son relationshipfriendwarrioralcoholicteacher student relationship |
| Story: | hand to hand combatflying kickmale underwearcombatfightingshowdownbrawlfistfightfightviolencebare chested malefoodbattlelettervomiting …kung fugood versus evilassassinwineambusheatingsnakedisarming someoneone man armytrainingone against manymartial artistfirst partbare chested male bondagestylized violencemartial arts masterloyaltyhead buttchop sockyfight to the deathrivalmeditationinsultstick fightuncleshamekung fu fightingkung fu classickung fu masterfemale fighterdrunkardfighting styledisciplinefemale martial artistmastercontract killeryoung mantai chibo staffwu shucomeuppancedojotrainershaking handsrestaurant ownertramptraining montagegluttonytrousersmaster apprentice relationshiptroublemakersaketough womanbody castjade (See All) |
In Ancient Greece 1200 B.C., a queen succumbs to the lust of Zeus to bear a son promised to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the king and restore peace to a land in hardship. But this prince, Hercules, knows nothing of his real identity or his destiny. He desires only one thing: the love of Hebe, Pr …incess of Crete, who has been promised to his own brother. When Hercules learns of his greater purpose, he must choose: to flee with his true love or to fulfill his destiny and become the true hero of his time. The story behind one of the greatest myths is revealed in this action-packed epic - a tale of love, sacrifice and the strength of the human spirit. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsconspiracychrist allegory |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdeathsuicidebetrayaltortureescapedeceptionsupernatural powerdeath of motherunrequited lovehopemythologygreek mythology |
| Locations: | forestdesertvillagewoodsshipcastlecavecampfire |
| Characters: | action herotough guybrother brother relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteachersoldierhostagewarrior |
| Story: | hand to hand combatbeefcakepunched in the chestkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingfightviolencebloodcharacter name in title …bare chested maleexplosionknifechasesurprise endingfireshot to deathhorseshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenewritten by directorbattleswordfalling from heightshot in the backdecapitationgood versus evilsword fightambushaxedeath of friendthroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestsevered headno opening creditsone man armykingshot in the legprincessskinny dippingattempted murderone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathstabbed in the backelectrocutionstatuelightningopening action sceneshot in the shoulderhorse ridingneck breakingthreatened with a knifemercenarywaterfallshot in the armwhippingbare chested male bondagequeenbattlefieldprincestylized violencecaptainbow and arrowspearheavy rainhelmetslaveryjumping from heightrebellionforbidden loveanimal attackslavefull moonshieldcrossbowfight to the deathdual wieldstabbed in the throatwhip3 dimensionalegyptstabbed in the legliondungeonrainstormknife throwingsword duelpalacesuper strengthstabbed in the armcommandercheering crowdarenagoddesssword and sandalstabbed in the shoulderarcherbettinggladiatorwarlordforced marriageshot in the crotchanimal killingrock climbinghusband murders wifeman hits a womanancient greecestabbed in the footorigin of heroflaming arrowtyrannybare knuckle fightingspear throwingdeus ex machinahanged by the neckconquestherculeschariotvirtual setdemi godtunicamphitheaterbound in chainsreference to zeusflaming swordbranding ironcliff divingafrican lionfemale gladiatorgolden eagleblood sportarmy on the march (See All) |
PRIEST, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller, is set in an alternate world -- one ravaged by centuries of war between man and vampires. The story revolves around a legendary Warrior Priest from the last Vampire War who now lives in obscurity among the other downtrodden human inhabitants in walled-in d …ystopian cities ruled by the Church. When his niece is abducted by a murderous pack of vampires, Priest breaks his sacred vows to venture out on a quest to find her before they turn her into one of them. He is joined on his crusade by his niece's boyfriend, a trigger-fingered young wasteland sheriff, and a former Warrior Priestess who possesses otherworldly fighting skills. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artspost apocalypsedystopiacyberpunkchrist allegory |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderdeathkidnappingreligionbetrayaltorturefuneralmonsterdeceptiondeath of fatherdeath of motherredemptionhome invasion …justiceself sacrificeghost town (See All) |
| Mood: | gorenightmarenightdarknesspoetic justice |
| Locations: | bartrainchurchmotorcyclecemeterysmall towndesertelevatorcitycavetownbar brawlmotorcycle chasetrain explosionwalled city |
| Characters: | action herotough guybrother brother relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoopriesthostagechristianvampirewarriorvillainbible …sheriffuncle niece relationshipex soldierhuman versus monsterfacial tattoo (See All) |
| Period: | future |
| Story: | hand to hand combatruinspunched in the chestkicked in the stomachkicked in the facecombatfightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingone word titlefight …violencebloodcharacter name in titlebased on novelflashbackbare chested maleguncigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasesurprise endingfirevoice over narrationshootoutcorpsemachine gunshot in the chestshotgunrescuebattlefalling from heightbased on comicheld at gunpointinterrogationkung fudecapitationgood versus evilsurvivalflashlightbased on comic bookambushmassacremountainthroat slittingimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestweaponsevered headno opening creditsanti heroone man armycoffinfictional warcreaturetransformationon the runconfessionone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathstabbed in the backprologuespiritualityperson on fireelectrocutionattackbased on mangamissionrace against timedollstatuetough girllightningfarmerscardeath of brothercrossexploding bodyneck breakingthreatened with a knifecabinmercenarychickensevered armvigilantestylized violencestrong female characterbulletkilling an animalrevelationhead buttheavy rainmachetemutantcowboy hatjail cellcrucifixnosebleedasian womanjumping from heightcovered in bloodskullhonoraction heroineanimal attackcrushed to deathsocial commentarybar fighteaten alivepresumed deadfemale warriorfull moonguarddamsel in distresstarget practiceveteransandcrossbowteamanimated sequence3 dimensionalgash in the facestabbed in the leg3ddark herodynamitejumping through a windowdisembowelmentblood on shirtfascismboyfriendknife throwingdark pastlanternmutationgadgetsevered legcellardaggertorso cut in halftracking devicefemale soldierprayingcrucifixionvigilantismparkourworld dominationconfessionalshot with an arrowmegalomaniacflask18 year oldflarequitting a jobgramophonepocket watchvigilante justicebased on graphic novelbitten in the neckmeat cleaveracrobatstabbed in the shoulderfight the systembladerepeated linesuperhuman strengthtragic pastsubterraneancut into piecestrapdoornight timemass gravevampire hunterone woman armypsychotronic filmanti heroinegogglesman with no nameacrobaticssome scenes animatedvampire slayerstarts with narrationhit by a trainwire fubritish actor playing american characterpassenger traintrain conductorcoming out of retirementmotorcycle stuntnieceoil lampexploding motorcyclecouncilinsubordinationoutpostalternate worldtrain wreckclergytrackinggeiger countertotalitarianknife in chestsuperhuman speedtrain derailmentexploding trainhit by a motorcyclefight on train roofhuntressmonolithsolar panelblack hathiveriding motorcyclehuman versus vampireopening credits18 year old girldisobeyfall through floorvampire queengiant statuelong haired womanwoman with long hairfemale vampire hunter (See All) |
Loosely based on a true story, Killer Elite pits two of the worlds' most elite operatives - Danny, a ruthless killer-for-hire ('Jason Statham' (qv)) and Hunter, his longtime mentor ('Robert De Niro' (qv)) - against the cunning leader of a secret society of former Special Air Service operatives('Cliv …e Owen'). Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of revenge and deception - where things are not always what they appear to be. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | brutalityrevengemurderdeathkidnappingescapemilitarydeath of father |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | hospitalhotelmotorcycleparis francedesertlondon englandaustraliamexicocar bomb |
| Characters: | action herotough guyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsoldierhostagewarriorhitmanex soldier |
| Period: | 1980syear 1980 |
| Story: | hand to hand combatmentorhit in the crotchkicked in the facebrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingviolencebloodfemale nuditybased on novelflashbacktwo word title …bare chested malecigarette smokingphotographexplosionknifepistolbased on true storyshootoutwoman on topshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headrescuebookheld at gunpointcar crashshot in the backspyfoot chaseassassindisguisedeath of friendstabbed to deathtied to a chairsubwayexploding carone man armyassassinationshot in the legshot in the foreheadconfessionlimousineauthorcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecharacter's point of view camera shotshot in the shoulderbodyguarddeath of sonhorse ridingmercenarysemiautomatic pistolshot in the armsecret agentsilencerpubbulletwhat happened to epiloguehead buttassassination attemptagentvideotapeaccidental deathtarget practicekicked in the crotchm 16escape attemptspecial forcesexilerivaljumping through a windowassault rifleaerial shotstabbed in the eyelens flaregovernment agentpalacedrugged drinkberettainterrupted sexdesert eaglereference to elvis presleystabbed in the handbag over headpistol whipeiffel tower parissubway stationnight visionsecret societyfilm starts with texthit by a truckmilitary basereluctant herobritish armyfilmed killingdisfigured facebriton abroadboxing ringwoman in a bikinimotorcycle copfinger gunstabbed with scissorsends with textsnowstormbegins with textdesert eagle .50rescue attemptcoming out of retirementstabbed in the sideex special forcespunched in the crotchexploding motorcycleuh 1 huey helicopterbriefcase of moneywelshhypothermiaeurocopter as350 squirrelsassheikhskeet shootingbald herobody searchbutterfly knifecoitus interruptusjumping between buildingstunnel chase scenecar truck crashboeing 727seeing father murderedremote detonatorremote control vehiclebiting another personoman (See All) |
John Rambo's former Vietnam superior, Colonel Samuel Trautman, has been assigned to lead a mission to help the Mujahedeen rebels who are fighting the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, but the Buddhist Rambo turns down Trautman's request that Rambo help out. When the mission goes belly up and Trautman …is kidnapped and tortured by Russian Colonel Zaysen, Rambo launches a rescue effort and allies himself with the Mujahedeen rebels and gets their help in trying to rescue Trautman from Zaysen. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsindependent filmfish out of water |
| Themes: | brutalityherorevengemurderdeathkidnappingprisontortureescapeanger |
| Locations: | helicopterdesertcavesewer |
| Characters: | action herotough guyhostagewarriorkillersniperamerican abroadsniper rifleself surgery |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatroundhouse kickkicked in the facecombatfightingshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingviolencecharacter name in titlesequelbare chested maleexplosion …knifesurprise endingpistolshootoutmachine gunhorseshotgunrescuebattlegunfightriflebombinterrogationambushmassacremountainmixed martial artsexploding caranti herodisarming someoneone man armythird partshot in the legnecklaceduelone against manymissiontenttankhangingshot in the shoulderexploding bodyhorse ridingneck breakingbattlefieldchessak 47cold warmachismohand grenadebow and arrowhead buttjeepjail cellroman numeral in titleblockbusterrebelrebellionrocket launchercolonelcannonbombingexplosiveconstruction sitefanresistanceafghanistanfather figurebooby trapknife fightprisoner of warknife throwingsiegelonerrescue missionflamethrowerrpgexploding helicopterbloodbathstick fightgrenade launcherblood on camera lensvietnam veteranfighterfinal showdownmolotov cocktailmonasterytimebombmusclemanstrongmanwar heroarms dealerstandoffpakistanarcherybunkerflaresweathelicopter crashembassyexploding truckteethfinal battlebowcavalryfreedom fighterresistance fightersovietarmy basecavernrock climbingdouble agentforthide and seekvietnam war veteranguard dogshot with a bow and arrowstrong mancutcanteenchild soldiercovert operationrescue attemptheadbandfire fightdefectorpoison gasmortarheavy breathingnapalmblow torchabbeyanti aircraft gunplay fightexploding tankhunting knifetrip wirecavalry chargerambosurroundedlucky charmmachine gun nestspetsnazwar atrocityyoung soldiermusclescompound bow50 calibre machine gunkey ringvladimir leninstrafinggunshiprussophobiasoviet afghanistan warcauterizationfragmentation grenademujahideenguard towerstinger missilemountaintop monasterymi 24 hind helicopterammunition beltbuzkashicaptured by enemypeshawar pakistanrebel baseammo beltcartridge beltcauteryclimb ropehalftrackprison barsrappel from helicopter (See All) |
Arthur Bishop (Jason Statham) is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code and unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. It's a job that requires professional perfection and total detachment, and Bishop is the best in the business. But when his mentor and close friend Harry (Donald Su …therland) is murdered, Bishop is anything but detached. His next assignment is self-imposed - he wants those responsible dead. His mission grows complicated when Harry's son Steve (Ben Foster) approaches him with the same vengeful goal and a determination to learn Bishop's trade. Bishop has always acted alone but he can't turn his back on Harry's son. A methodical hit man takes an impulsive student deep into his world and a deadly partnership is born. But while in pursuit of their ultimate mark, deceptions threaten to surface and those hired to fix problems become problems themselves. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | brutalityrevengemurderdeathbetrayaltorturedrunkennessescapedeceptiondeath of fathersurveillance |
| Mood: | gorecar chase |
| Locations: | barrestaurantswimming poolhotelcemeteryboatbusnightclubairportwheelchairchicago illinoisgas stationcar thief |
| Characters: | tough guyhomosexualprostitutehostagehitmanolder man younger man relationship |
| Story: | hand to hand combatwheelchair boundpunched in the stomachmentorkicked in the stomachkicked in the faceshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingblooddogviolence …bare chested malegunsex scenefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingdancingphotographlesbian kisschasesurprise endingpistolvoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutwoman on topcorpseshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestremakeshot in the headslow motion scenefalling from heightheld at gunpointbombcar crashinterrogationsex standing upassassinstrangulationdeath of friendimpalementstabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestexploding carno opening creditsdisarming someonehit by a carunderwater sceneshot in the legdrowningshot in the foreheadtrainingcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguekaratepoisoncover upopening action scenestreet shootouthairy chestpremarital sexsemiautomatic pistolkissing while having sexnewspaper headlinejoggingparking garagebald mangun battletarget practicefight to the deathpower outagenew orleans louisianafalling to deathkicked in the crotchstabbed in the legjumping through a windowthrown through a windowkarate chopnotelens flaredrug lordbullet timemarijuana jointvillain played by lead actordirector cameofire extinguisherhiding in a closetarms dealertwo man armybullet balletgun duelcolombiakicked in the headstabbed in the faceexploding houseoverhead camera shotgarbage truckprivate jetapprenticephonographmentor protege relationshipvinylcult leaderhundred dollar billfall to deathjumping off a bridgebrandychihuahuadisobeying ordersanimal sheltershot in the kneeerotic asphyxiationmotorcadeexploding busburning a photographthrown through a wallrappellingfaking own deathexploding gasoline stationhanged bodyfire pokerbus crashgarbage disposalstepping in shitstabbed with a screwdriverketaminekilling a friendwalking on broken glassswimming lapschoking to deathjaguar e typestrangled with a beltdiving into waterjumping off bridge (See All) |
Air travel is the safest, the FAA says. But the FAA never figured the risk with Charles Rane on board. "The Rane of Terror" has masterminded four terrorist attacks. Soon there will be a fifth -- and that's bad news for the passengers on Flight 163. But there's good news too: the man in seat 57! Wesl …ey Snipes plays John Cutter, an undercover security operative who enters the lavatory and exits to find Rane (Bruce Payne) and his gang have taken over. Cutter's next move is clear. Do. Or be done to. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | brutalityherorevengemurderdeathkidnappingchristmasbetrayalprisonfearescapedeceptionracismpsychopathterrorism …paranoiasadismpaniccouragepolice brutalityunlikely hero (See All) |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | hospitalhelicopterairplaneairportpolice carfire truckcar motorcycle chase |
| Characters: | action herotough guypoliceafrican americanpolice officerhostagelawyerwarriorlittle boysnipersheriffpolice shootoutsniper rifle |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatpunched in the chestkicked in the stomachkicked in the faceshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingviolencefightbloodnumber in titleflashback …guntitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasesurprise endingpistoltelephone callshootoutcorpsedigit in titleshot to deathmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenearrestgunfightfalling from heightheld at gunpointsunglasseshandcuffskung fushot in the backgood versus evilsurvivalfoot chaseambushterroriststrangulationdisguiseambulancethroat slittingmixed martial artstoiletexploding carfalse accusationman with glassesanti herodisarming someoneone man armychild in perildouble crossvanold womanshot in the foreheadduelone against manypilotbinocularsbeaten to deathdangerfbiwidowermistaken identityrace against timeevil manknocked outopening action sceneneck breakingdie hard scenariothreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolsilencerhenchmanmachismouzihand grenadesabotageelectronic music scorecowboy hatfbi agentswat teamjumping from heightcarnivalmexican standofffemale killerredneckreverse footagehaunted by the pastbraveryfight to the deathmercilessnessdeath threatm 16escape attemptblack and white sceneaviationjumping through a windowwisecrack humorone dayracistdark pasttragic heroterrorist plotfirefightersouthern accentberettaheroismterrorist groupfinal showdownex copplastic surgerylouisianagolf clubquick drawcomic reliefglockstewardessscalpelone linerferris wheelflight attendantpunching bagfemale villainpassengerhijackingenglishmanairfieldtragic pastcarouselimprovised weaponfinger gunhijackinnocent person killedhostile takeoverreference to madonnasexual innuendodouble entendrefunfairmotorfairgroundfireworkenglishwomanplastic surgeonhero kills a womanhenchwomanblack heroexplosive decompressionhijackerairplane hijackhit with a golf clubman kills womancatch phraseracial profilingairplane pilotman with a ponytailairplane hijackingsecurity expertcargo hold (See All) |
Martin Riggs finally meets his match in the form of Lorna Cole, a beautiful but tough policewoman. Together with Roger Murtaugh, his partner, the three attempt to expose a crooked former policeman and his huge arms racket. The crooked cop (Jack Travis) thwarts them at every turn, mainly by killing a …nyone who is about to talk, but Murtaugh has personal problems of his own as his family are brought into the equation. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artspolice procedural |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderfuneralgangstermafia |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | trainlos angeles california |
| Characters: | action herotough guyfather son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officerpolicemanalcoholic |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatpunched in the stomachkicked in the faceshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightviolencedogbloodsexnumber in titlesequelgun …kissexplosionchasepistolfireshootoutdigit in titleshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotguncatgunfightbombnumbered sequelrevolvergangcaliforniamixed martial artsboxingsubwayexploding cardisarming someonepolice officer killedthird partduelkarateperson on firetough girlopening action scenesensualitysemiautomatic pistolsilencerkissing while having sexarsonstylized violencestrong female charactermachismouzisecurity cameraexploding buildingblockbustermovie directorgun fugun battleretirementconstruction sitebuddydual wieldgunshot woundpost traumatic stress disorderscene after end creditsice hockeytough copkarate choppassionate kisssequel to cult favoritehockeysurprise after end creditskarate kickberettareal estate agentex coptimebombarmored cartwo man armyquick drawcomic reliefbuddy copmaverick copjudocrotch grabsitting on a toiletsix shooterdemolitionshooting rangeblack copjujitsulapdkicked in the groinpost traumatic stressrookie copjudo throwinternal affairschild uses gunbomb squadchop shopfiring rangearms dealmp 40 machine gunquitting smokingshooting practicetermitebad copspolice psychologistattack dogcop on the edgekilled on birthdayhigh speed pursuitwest highland white terrierhouse trailerarmor piercing ammunitionassault weapondog biscuitjaywalking (See All) |
When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action. What he doesn't expect is to get teamed up with a cocky civilian, World Class Boxing Champion Kelly Robinson, …on a dangerous top secret espionage mission. Their assignment: using equal parts skill and humor, catch Arnold Gundars, one of the world's most successful illegal arms dealers, and foil his treacherous plans for the plane. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsspy spoof |
| Themes: | herokidnappingdeceptionsurveillance |
| Mood: | spoofparodycar chasejames bond spoof |
| Locations: | foresthotelhelicoptersewer |
| Characters: | action herotough guytattoo |
| Story: | hand to hand combatpunched in the stomachkicked in the stomachkicked in the faceshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingviolencef ratedbare chested maleexplosionsingingparty …surprise endingpistolcell phoneshootouttitle directed by femaleshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestslow motion scenecomputerfalling from heightheld at gunpointbombcar crashinterrogationshot in the backsubjective cameraspyfoot chasenewspaperambushmountainbridgeboxingtied to a chairexploding cardouble crosslimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebased on tv serieselectrocutionknocked outtankopening action scenesplit screenthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistollas vegas nevadasecret agentsilencerespionagesubtitled scenewashington d.c.ak 47head buttballoonmale bondingboxercrushlaserparadebroken legmasked manstealing a carbuddykicked in the crotchm 16stabbed in the legspyingbody landing on a cartuxedogadgetflamethrowertracking devicesecret servicetwo man armyintelligencenight visionglockscooterinterracial kisstop secretreference to james bondstealthpenbathhousedouble agentbullet proof vestwoman punching a manjet fighterbudapest hungarygeorge w. bushsmoke grenademonte carlofaking own deathhiding in a car trunkinvisibility cloakwarheadsilent alarm (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: | martial artsindependent filmblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | brutalityraperevengemurderdeathfriendshipchristmasmoneybetrayalfeartorturedrunkennessgangsterdeceptionmafia …redemptiongamblinghome invasionhopegreedcourage (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestauranthotelelevatormotel |
| Characters: | action herotough guydoctortattoosingerprostitutenursehostagelawyerwarriorwaitressmaid |
| Story: | hand to hand combatpunched in the stomachkicked in the stomachkicked in the faceshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingfightviolencebloodfemale nuditycharacter name in title …based on novelbare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingknifesurprise endingpistoltopless female nuditycell phonedreamcorpseshot to deathshot in the chestremakeslow motion sceneheld at gunpointsunglassesinterrogationcriminalstripperf wordgay slurambushmassacrestabbed to deathmixed martial artsdinerstabbed in the chesttied to a chairfalse accusationanti herodisarming someoneone man armydouble crosscigar smokingracial slurlimousineone against manyorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backpay phonechristmas treeopening action scenebodyguardwitnesstied upcharacter says i love youmercenarylas vegas nevadabare chested male bondagecasinostylized violencecrime bossmachismohead buttsociopathscene during opening creditsmobsterfemale singerjumping from heightrape victimrapistbar fightbroken legthugattorneyblood on facestabbed in the throatstabbed in the neckmillionairekicked 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) |
Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong has learned a style of fighting called "Drunken Boxi …ng", which makes him a dangerous person to cross. Unfortunately, his father is opposed to his engaging in any kind of fighting, let alone drunken boxing. Consequently, Fei-Hong not only has to fight against the foreigners, but he must overcome his father's antagonism as well. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsslapstickslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | herorevengefriendshipdrunkennessphilosophy |
| Locations: | train |
| Characters: | action herotough guyfather son relationshipwarrioralcoholicchinesefatherhomeless manparent child relationshipstepmother stepson relationshipasian girlchinese girl |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatcombatfightingshowdownbrawlfistfightfightviolencebloodsequelknifebattleswordalcoholkung fu …good versus evilsword fightambushdeath of friendboxingsnakecultdisarming someoneone man armyduelone against manyperson on firemartial artistcountrysidestylized violencemartial arts masterloyaltyquestassaultasian womanhomechop sockyshoppingmeditationsequel to cult favoritemahjongstick fightkung fu fightingbloopers during creditskung fu classickung fu masterfemale fighterparkourold ladydrunkardembassytrain ridemasteracrobatreturning homebo staffacrobaticsstrong femaletramptraining montagestrong womanchinese womanchinese culturesteel millwoman fights manman woman fightbritish embassychinese dressstolen artifact (See All) |
Dalton is the Cooler in bars; He backs up and directs the bouncers. He takes a job in a Road House that has gotten far too rough. His attempts to clean things up put him in conflict with Brad Wesley, the town bully and rich person. Things heat up.
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsfish out of waterrevenge plot |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderlovedancevoyeurismrivalryblindness |
| Locations: | hospitalbarswimming poolcarhelicoptermotorcyclesmall townnightclublakestrip clubfire truckbar brawlmonster truckbar keeper |
| Characters: | action herotough guydoctorbullywaitresslustuncle niece relationshipold friend |
| Story: | hand to hand combatroundhouse kickmentorkickboxingshowdownbrawlblood splatterfistfightmale nudityviolencebloodfemale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditygun …female rear nuditycigarette smokingexplosionknifeleg spreadingpantiespistolshot to deathunderwearhorsemirrorblondeshotgunbikinisex in bedbare buttfalling from heightrock musicsex standing upvoyeurrevolverstripperkung fugood versus evilcleavageconcertthroat slittingmixed martial artsdinerwhite pantiesexploding carscantily clad femaledisarming someoneone man armybreast fondlingskinny dippingpublic nudityone against manyorganized crimestrippingkaratefired from the jobmini skirtopening action scenescarconvertiblefemale removes her clothesmartial artistautomobilestagefirst partsemiautomatic pistolkissing while having sexclass differencesarsonhenchmangirl in pantiesmachismomartial arts masterno pantiesspearnipples visible through clothingelectronic music scorebeer drinkingjeepvandalismguitariststabbed in the stomachexploding buildingcountry musicparking garagechop sockybar fightdrug dealingthugredneckpump action shotgunrear entry sexbloody nosefat manthrown through a windowbilliardskarate chopfemale doctordark pastpassionate kisscopulationflat tirefirefighterkarate kickdrifterstuffed animalfemale removes her dressjukeboxself defensereluctant herokicked in the headembezzlementbouncerpolar beartai chipool halltycoonburning buildingsex on first datepick upsmall businesshaving sex with skirt hiked upgeneral storeneon signpool cuegay subtextcar dealerconvicted felonknife woundknife attackacting musiciancar dealershipmullet haircutstrip jointprotection racketderringerbusiness tycoonprotection moneyembezzlershattering glassbarn firesevere tire damageman naked under coversnude sleepingtable dancetrophy animalblind singer (See All) |
Frank Leone is nearing the end of his prison term for a relatively minor crime. Just before he is paroled, however, Warden Drumgoole takes charge. Drumgoole was assigned to a hell-hole prison after his administration was publicly humiliated by Leone, and has now arrived on the scene to ensure that L …eone never sees the light of day. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedyconspiracymelodrama |
| Themes: | herorevengemurderfriendshipsuicidekidnappingbetrayalprisontorturedeceptioncorruptionpsychopathwrestlingsadismsurveillance …crueltyself sacrificeprison escapeescape from prison (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirdarkness |
| Locations: | carsnowboatwheelchairprison fightprison violenceprison brawlprison yardescape tunnel |
| Characters: | action herotough guyboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoohostagewarriorbullybetrayal by friendblood revenge |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | bully comeuppancementorhit in the crotchmale underwearshowdownbrawlblood splatterfistfightbeatingmale nudityfightdogbloodviolenceflashback …bare chested malecigarette smokingphotographexplosionknifechasepistolfiremachine gunshotgunkissingletterheld at gunpointinterrogationjailhandcuffscriminalf wordfoot chasebasketballdeath of friendmontageimpalementfootballprisonerstabbed in the chestanti herodisarming someonecigar smokingnecklaceracial slurstabbed in the backelectrocutionbaseball batringmanipulationgymisolationthreatened with a knifegaragehatefreeze framemachismocaptainsecurity camerajail cellwalkie talkiemale bondingswat teampsychointerracial friendshipcrushed to deathmechanicprison guardnew jerseyitalian americanmanhuntpower outagem 16escape attemptconvictprison cellrelease from prisonethnic slurcafeteriaabuse of powercomic reliefinformantweightliftingburnt faceescaped convicthandcuffedford mustangbeltinmateboxing ringcorrupt officialpsychological tortureelectric chairprison wardensolitary confinementarmoryknife held to throatstrong manwardenconprison riotcigarescaped prisonernightsticksnitchinfirmarypenitentiary20 year oldsleep deprivationprison gangmustangprisoner transportlucky charmphysical torturelockuppersonal vendettacorrectional officersadistic wardensadistic prison guardshankbright lightelectric cableinmatesthreats and intimidationelectrical wirecorrectional institutionbuckleprison escape plancons (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: | cult filmmartial artssuspenseaction movie |
| Themes: | brutalityrevengemurderdeathfriendshipbetrayalfearescapegangsterdeceptionpsychopathparanoiasadismhopepanic …vengeance (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirnightone night |
| Locations: | new york citybeachtraincemeteryurban settingpolice cargas stationtunnel |
| Characters: | tough guypoliceafrican americanpolice officerwarriorkillerlatinovillainpolice chasehispanic american |
| Period: | 1970snear futureyear 1979 |
| Story: | hand to hand combatkicked in the chestpunched in the chesthit in the crotchkicked in the stomachkicked in the faceshowdownbrawlpunched in the facefistfightbeatingviolencefightbased on noveltitle spoken by character …explosionknifechasesurprise endingfireshot to deathshot in the chestrescueslow motion scenewritten by directorarrestkissingheld at gunpointhandcuffsrevolvermanhattan new york cityshot in the backsurvivalfoot chasegay slurgangambushnew yorkwomanmixed martial artssubwaymapexploding carfalse accusationanti herodouble crosson the runparkbeaten to deathdangerpay phonefugitiveundercoverrace against timestatuebaseball batspeechpolicewomanthreatened with a knifehandgunobscene finger gesturegraffitikillingarsonbralessmaniacriotmachismoelectronic music scoresociopathscene during opening creditsdesperationgrindhousebrooklyn new york citystreet lifeinterracial friendshipthugswitchbladeface paintitalian americanmercilessnessghettoone dayundercover copknife throwingsexual assaultjuvenile delinquentstick fighthit with a baseball batbad guymolotov cocktailgang warstreet gangcentral park manhattan new york citysubway stationbottlerestroomgang violenceframedunited states of americaurban decayforeplayhandcuffedroller skatingcar set on firedisc jockeyfemale copfisticuffsbronx new york citygang membersadistic psychopathgang leaderspray paintfemale gunfighterfamous linegrindhouse filmsocial decayradio djhit by a trainpainted faceel trainpokiesmidnight movieconey island brooklyn new york cityodysseygang warfaredrive in classicbandannabattering ramhockey stickafroeast coastradio broadcastinggirl gangfilm with ambiguous titlerival gangfight in the restroompuerto rican americantrucefight sceneturf warwipeelongated cry of nogang brawlconey island new york city (See All) |
Peter Devereaux is a former CIA agent who is asked by the man he worked for to extract a woman who is in Russia and is presently close to a man running for President, who is believed to have committed crimes during the Chechen war. She can give them the name of someone who can prove it. His friend s …ays that she will only come to him. So he goes and she gets the info and tries to get out but the man finds out and tries to stop her. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmconspiracy |
| Themes: | brutalityrevengemurderdeathkidnappingpoliticsdeceptionangersurveillancehome invasion |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | barrestauranthotelmotorcyclebusnightclubtaxiairportelevatorapartmentstrip clubtrain stationyachtcar bomb |
| Characters: | action herotough guyfather daughter relationshiphostagewarriorsniperrussianamerican abroadsniper riflepimp |
| Period: | 2000s2010s |
| Story: | hand to hand combatpunched in the chestmentorkicked in the stomachkicked in the facebrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingviolencebloodfightbased on novelfemale frontal nudity …flashbackbare chested malesex scenefemale rear nudityphotographtitle spoken by characterknifechasethree word titlesurprise endingpistolshowercell phoneshootoutshot to deathcar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenecatgunfightbare buttfalling from heightheld at gunpointcar crashinterrogationcafesex standing uppianorevolverstrippershot in the backf wordspyfoot chaseorphanjournalistassassinwinestrangulationdisguiseambulancethroat slittingstabbed to deathmixed martial artspoliticianstabbed in the chestexploding carno opening creditsanti heroone man armyassassinationchild in perilhit by a cardouble crossnews reportshot in the foreheadon the runlimousinefugitivemissionundercovercover upknocked outdeath of childbodyguardwigpremarital sexthreatened with a knifesilencerespionageciasubtitled scenechild murderak 47falling down stairshead buttassassination attemptsexual abusesecurity cameraloss of loved onenosebleedpress conferenceparking garagemexican standofffemale killerstealing a carstabbed in the throatgash in the faceshot in the facestabbed in the leghit on the headsafedark heroaccidental killinge mailundercover agentsocial workerbody countswitzerlandnewspaper clippingpolitical corruptionmoscow russiafemale assassintext messagingshot through a windowvillain played by lead actorcia agenttaserhiding in a closetassumed identityfake identitycomputer crackerdronefemale spyembassyambassadorcorrupt politiciancar set on firehit with a shovelrogue agentdeath of familypresidential candidatecamera phonetramwar criminalmonth in titlecoming out of retirementsafe deposit boxflash drivethrown through a windshieldshipping containerwearing a sound wirechechnyaairbaginternet cafeex cia agentchild prostitutedriving licencemontenegrobelgrade serbiacell phone trace (See All) |
The five highly trained Bennett sisters in Georgian England must try to protect themselves from the growing zombie threat, find suitable husbands for themselves, battle marriage proposals and unlikely suitors, and save the country before it's too late.
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmblack comedymelodramadystopiaalternate historyzombie apocalypse |
| Themes: | brutalityrevengemurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingmarriagebetrayalfeardrunkennessescapedanceweddingdeceptionincest …militarytravelparanoiaredemptionillnessunrequited lovehopeapocalypsecannibalismprejudicewealthcouragenear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerainominous ending |
| Locations: | forestcemeterylondon englandvillagewoodsenglandrooftopwalled city |
| Characters: | action herotough guyfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistzombiesoldierpriesthostagesister sister relationshiplove trianglewarrior …cousin cousin relationshipaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century |
| Story: | hand to hand combatroundhouse kickpunched in the chesthit in the crotchcombatshowdownbrawlpunched in the faceblood splatterfistfightbeatingdogbloodviolencefight …based on novelflashbackgunkissdancingexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingpistolfirevoice over narrationcorpsehorserescueslow motion scenewritten by directorbattleswordfalling from heightletterpaintingrifleheld at gunpointhallucinationbritishkung fusubjective cameradecapitationgood versus evilsurvivalsword fightambushaxemassacremansionthroat slittingbridgeimpalementstabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestsevered headanti herodisarming someoneone man armyfictional wardouble crossmarriage proposaltransformationtraininglibrarydangerstabbed in the backprologueattackcharacter's point of view camera shotrace against timetentknocked outtough girllightningscene during end creditslong takescarbodyguardexploding bodypigthreatened with a knifesevered armclass differencesdismembermentsubtitled scenebattlefieldstylized violencestrong female charactereavesdroppingtraitorcaptaincard gamemartial arts mastergrenadeburned aliverevelationspearheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrordiseaseroyaltyjail cellservantrebelsevered handstrong female leadforbidden loveviolinaction heroinecolonelcrushed to deathcannonfemale warriorguarddamsel in distressexplosivecorsetbraverydual wieldstabbed in the throathatredcannibalmercilessnessstabbed in the necklove at first sightballexploding headdark herosuperstitioninfectionprideaerial shotrainstormdisfigurementknife throwingdark pasteye patchlieutenantmutationsword dueltragic herocellarmoral dilemmablood on camera lensswordsmanface maskfemale fighterhead blown offepidemicphysicianquick drawmilitiaplagueflypocket watchbritish armywoman kills a manbritainstabbed in the shoulderfight the systemheirbritish soldieropen endedtragic pastwoman fights a manarm cut offaristocracycourtshiparmy basefade to blackanti heroinegrindhouse filmbilingualismthroneoutbreakhigh societygold diggersuitorelopementrich manslow motion action scenehorse drawn carriagesurprise during end creditswoman punches a manlordaxe in the headman fights a womansecret passagewaycountry estatemanor houseshaolinladywoman hits a manstory continued during end creditscliffhanger endingrich womansisterhoodswordswomanblood on mouthabandoned churchenglish countrysidegolddiggercavalry chargehordeman murders a womanfire pokergeorgian eraexploding bridgepeace treatyjourney shown on maprogue soldierends with weddingburning bodymashupregency periodparsoncollapsing bridgehouse flyrace warreference to the four horsemen of the apocalypsetotal warwoman wearing an eye patch (See All) |
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