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A priest, a woodcutter and another man are taking refuge from a rainstorm in the shell of a former gatehouse called Rashomon. The priest and the woodcutter are recounting the story of a murdered samurai whose body the woodcutter discovered three days earlier in a forest grove. Both were summoned to …testify at the murder trial, the priest who ran into the samurai and his wife traveling through the forest just before the murder occurred. Three other people who testified at the trial are supposedly the only direct witnesses: a notorious bandit named Tajomaru, who allegedly murdered the samurai and raped his wife; the white veil cloaked wife of the samurai; and the samurai himself who testifies through the use of a medium. The three tell a similarly structured story - that Tajomaru kidnapped and bound the samurai so that he could rape the wife - but which ultimately contradict each other, the motivations and the actual killing being what differ. The woodcutter reveals at Rashomon that he knows more than he let on at the trial, thus bringing into question his own actions. But another discovery at Rashomon and the resulting actions from the discovery bring back into focus the woodcutter's own humanity or lack thereof. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | samuraighostrapesuicidemurder |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | japanwoodsforest |
| Characters: | woodcutterjapanesepriestbaby |
| Story: | katana swordeye witnessbased on short storyfeudal japanabandoned babysword fightheavy rainunreliable flashbackblack and white filmcontradictory accountsunreliable narrationdownpour12th centurydishonestymurder victim …woundedjidai gekiruinhumanismmultiple perspectivesmultiple endingsstoryhonestymediumgatetruthkatanabanditdaggerexistentialismblack and whiteliteraturecouplepsychicwitnesscourtdueltrialdead bodylieswordhorsecorpseknifeone word titleflashback (See All) |
A veteran samurai, who has fallen on hard times, answers a village's request for protection from bandits. He gathers 6 other samurai to help him, and they teach the townspeople how to defend themselves, and they supply the samurai with three small meals a day. The film culminates in a giant battle w …hen 40 bandits attack the village. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmepiccult classic |
| Themes: | samuraisuicidedeathlovefriendshiprevengefeardrunkennessherodeceptionangergriefhopedeath of wifepanic …falling in lovecouragestarvation (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | japanforestvillagefarmcampfiretown |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipchildrenhostagethieftough guywarrioraction heroold friendcrying babysamurai swordsamurai warrior |
| Period: | 16th century |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightjidai gekikatanabanditduelswordhorsenumber in titleviolencemale rear nuditybare chested malegunkisssinging …chasefireshot to deathslow motion scenebattlesecretshowdownriflehand to hand combatrivercombatorphanold manprisonermapdisarming someonefishingchild in perilold womantrainingfarmerhorse ridingpremarital sextied upmercenarywaterfallflowerlove interestclass differencesarsonbattlefieldbow and arrowspearhappinessmale bondingcrying womanforbidden lovefollowing someonehonorcrying manburialmoralitycelebrationsufferingmisunderstandinghungerdespairensemble castyoung lovearmorsiegeblind mantragic herostick fightmoral dilemmacrowdmudtombswordsmanpeasantkendostrategyassumed identitystandofffencingoffscreen killingilliteracyhumormusketvictorybo staffhouse on firevillagerhillman with no namehostage situationstraight razorshot with a bow and arrowharvestlootingflintlock rifleweepingchopping woodricekneelingmoral ambiguitybarricadebarefoot womansicklelong black hairstabbed with a swordmillwashing hairelderly womanpracticemockeryoutburstrecruitingshot with a guncaptive womanhead shavinggenealogyelderly manmaster apprentice relationshiproninsabresakecherry blossomnumber 7 in titlefalling off a horsecult favoritestabbed with a spearweeping womandragged by a horseweeping manfalse alarmrice paddywater millsheathplaying flute1570sadmirationrain fightbarleyhot headedcatching fish by handvillage elderdejectionfather hits daughterhorse drawn plow (See All) |
Sanjuro, a wandering samurai enters a rural town in nineteenth century Japan. After learning from the innkeeper that the town is divided between two gangsters, he plays one side off against the other. His efforts are complicated by the arrival of the wily Unosuke, the son of one of the gangsters, wh …o owns a revolver. Unosuke has Sanjuro beaten after he reunites an abducted woman with her husband and son, then massacres his father's opponents. During the slaughter, the samurai escapes with the help of the innkeeper; but while recuperating at a nearby temple, he learns of innkeeper's abduction by Unosuke, and returns to the town to confront him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmblack comedydark comedy |
| Themes: | samuraimurderfriendshipkidnappingbetrayaltortureescapegambling |
| Locations: | japancemeterysmall townbrothel |
| Characters: | mother son relationshippolice officerhostagewarriorsamurai warrior |
| Period: | 19th century1860s |
| Story: | katana swordfeudal japansword fightblack and white filmjidai gekiblack and whiteduelswordone word titlebased on novelviolencegunfightpistolshootout …rescuegunfightshowdownrevolverfightinggood versus evilanti herodisarming someoneone man armycoffindouble crossone against manystreet shootoutbodyguardmercenarysevered armcult directorarsoncorrupt copeavesdroppingassaultsevered handfemale tied uphonorcompassionchop sockydamsel in distressintriguedark humorrainstormknife throwingsword duelswordsmangang warstreet gangcomic reliefgunslingertavernkindnessrighteous rageoutlaw gangsix shooterarm cut offdoublecrossgunfighterman with no namedojogunmangang warfareswordplayfast drawcrossroadsroninedo periodviolent comedyprisoner exchangewipedog carrying a severed handgang bossgangster's sonyear 1860tokugawa shogunate (See All) |
Blind Zatoichi makes his living by gambling and giving massages. But behind his humble facade, Zatoichi is a master swordsman, gifted with lightning-fast draw and strokes of breathtaking precision. Zatoichi wanders into a town run by sinister gangs and a powerful samurai. He's destined for violent s …howdowns when he stumbles on two beautiful geishas avenging their parents' murder... Duels, wit and a touch of zen! Cult anti-hero Zatoichi is back in a sword-fighting adventure written, directed and starring Takeshi Kitano. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult film |
| Themes: | samuraisuicidemurderdeathrevengedrinkingescapedancememorybrutalityblackmailgamblingmental illnesstransgenderblindness |
| Mood: | raingorenightdarkness |
| Locations: | japanforestbeachrestaurantvillagebrotheltownbar keeper |
| Characters: | tattoobrother sister relationshipprostitutedancerlittle boydirectoraunt nephew relationshipwriter directortattoo on backblonde asian |
| Period: | 19th century |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightheavy rainjidai gekidueldead bodyswordcorpseone word titleflashbacksexcharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodmale nudity …violencebare chested malegundancingpistolbeatingshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestremakeslow motion scenepunched in the faceshowdownrevolvercriminalgood versus evilorphanwinecandlegangambushold manstrangulationmassacremountainstabbingbridgestabbed to deathstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinecultone man armyold womantrainingattempted murderone against manytreestabbed in the backwritten and directed by cast membermassageninjalightningdirected by starbodyguardtragic eventneck breakingratstagemurderermercenarysevered armcult directorcross dressingfreeze framegamedressmass murderstabbed in the stomachenemyaccidental deathmobsevered handcovered in blooddead womanthugrampagesevered fingerfight to the deathstabbed in the throatthunderstormstabbed in the leghit on the headbathingaccidental killinghot tubeye gougingslaughteryakuzadisfigurementbetcaneblind manbody countlanternextortionbloodbathframed for murderchallengeblindmob bosspractical jokeswordsmanstabbed in the handgang warchild molestationaloneeditorslashinggang violenceblood stainhead bashed intavernembassydripping bloodfinger cut offkimonotransvestismsword fightingstabbed in the shoulderbleeding to deathgame playingpool of bloodgang memberdiceoff screen murdergang leadermob violencecut handburning buildingtap dancingdead woman on floorman in dragno endingandrogynychopping woodknife in the chestmasseurstabbed multiple timeschopstickshand cut offstabbed in the sidechild prostitutionmass killinggeishacrossdresserdead woman on groundbuilding on fireelderly womanstabbed in the heartfake bloodfast drawmutilated corpsedeath by impalementblood on the floorkilled with a swordstabbed through the chestaccidental murderdouble impalementtap danceelderly manrice fieldrival gangroninbody mutilationdry humorstringreflection in watercult favoriteeyes different coloredo periodtattooed manmultiple stabbingssliding doorsevered thumbsword throwingdeath by swordlimb shot offbroken footbroken swordwalking with a canerain fightfeeding an animalzatoichibreaking someone's neckmountain villagesick womancane swordwoman with long hairbeating with a stickblind swordsmaneye cut outeye slittingrice winesevered extremitystabbed in the testicles (See All) |
A group of idealistic young men, determined to clean up the corruption in their town, are aided by a scruffy, cynical samurai who does not at all fit their concept of a noble warrior.
| Subgenre: | cult filmconspiracydark comedy |
| Themes: | samuraicorruptionbrutalityevil |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | japansmall town |
| Characters: | warriorsamurai warrior |
| Story: | katana swordfeudal japansword fightblack and white filmjidai gekikatanablack and whiteduelcharacter name in titlebased on novelviolencesequelfightblood splatterrescue …brawlshowdownhand to hand combatsecond partfightingmansionanti herodouble crossone against manymercenaryflowereavesdroppingloyaltybarncaptivetemplechop sockyextortionsword dueluncleauntfightershrineinfiltrationman with no namestreampower struggledojomercyclanpacifismroningame of gowipe (See All) |
In the 1870s, Captain Nathan Algren, a cynical veteran of the American Civil war who will work for anyone, is hired by Americans who want lucrative contracts with the Emperor of Japan to train the peasant conscripts for the first standing imperial army in modern warfare using firearms. The imperial …Omura cabinet's first priority is to repress a rebellion of traditionalist Samurai -hereditary warriors- who remain devoted to the sacred dynasty but reject the Westernizing policy and even refuse firearms. Yet when his ill-prepared superior force sets out too soon, their panic allows the sword-wielding samurai to crush them. Badly wounded Algren's courageous stand makes the samurai leader Katsumoto spare his life; once nursed to health he learns to know and respect the old Japanese way, and participates as advisor in Katsumoto's failed attempt to save the Bushido tradition, but Omura gets repressive laws enacted- he must now choose to honor his loyalty to one of the embittered sides when the conflict returns to the battlefield... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsepic |
| Themes: | samuraisuicidemurderdeathlovefriendshiprevengepoliticsdrinkingfeartorturedrunkennessdeath of fatherredemptionexecution …hopevengeancecourageself sacrifice (See All) |
| Mood: | raingorenightmareambiguous endingsavage |
| Locations: | japanwoodsforestrestaurantsnowvillagesan francisco california |
| Characters: | japanesehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboybrother sister relationshipprostitutesoldierwarriorreference to godnative americanalcoholicex soldiermilitary officer …samurai swordsamurai warrior (See All) |
| Period: | winter19th century1800s1870s |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightwoundedjidai gekikatanaswordhorseknifeflashbackbloodviolencegunkissfightpistol …firevoice over narrationcryingshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameradrinkbattlemaskrifleheld at gunpointtearshand to hand combatprayercombatshot in the backdecapitationassassinmassacrestabbingwomanthroat slittingstabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestapologysevered headno opening creditsbathshot in the legshot in the foreheadflash forwardlegendbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backspiritualityfired from the jobperson on fireattackninjakicked in the faceu.s. presidentshot in the shoulderdeath of brothertragic eventdeath of sonneck breakingloss of fatherthreatened with a knifeshot in the armgeneralsacrificesubtitled scenebattlefieldchild murdercivil wartraitordestinycaptaindestructionbow and arrowspearmass murdercaptivestabbed in the stomachtemplesergeantblockbusterrebelsevered handrebelliongenocidehonorcompassionmonkcolonelsocial commentarycannonbuddhistbarefootreverse footagetokyo japanimaginationbraveryu.s. armyministerstabbed in the throathatredironystabbed in the neckstabbed in the legdark heromeditationslaughterarmortigertribeknife throwingbetloss of husbandtragic herodeath of loved oneloss of brothergatling gunarrogancepalaceshamedrugged drinktranslatorblood on camera lensbeheadinggreekirish americanshot in the neckwar heroremorsejournalforeigneridealismstabbed in the armemperortheatre productionshot in the eyerailroadpremonitionheritagestreet fightbayonetheld captiveamerican civil warkarmahead cut offstabbed in the shouldershot in the throattragic pastpatriotmilitary trainingspitting bloodwarlordsurrendershot through a doorwinchester riflesecret pastpacific oceanbrother in lawlast standcutting hairretreatdefeatdojofalling off a roofwisdomchopstickshand cut offpersianjapanese culturedead husbandstabbed in the sidedutyrickshawsideshowambiguitycounciljapanese armyscalpinginter culturalenglish subtitles in originalfriendly firecalligraphytroubled youthbowljapanese flaglancesuicidal tendencymedal of honoru.s. civil warunreliable narratorhara kirilieutenant colonelstitchesarrow in chestbowingsabresakecherry blossomwarrior racecavalry chargeknife in backseppukuthrown from a horsedishonorregimentsea voyagelinguistu.s. cavalryspring the seasonsword throwingcode of honorhiding in a treeyokohama japancentennialcoolieantique gunshot through the chestscalpsheathreference to george armstrong custerbokkenmilitary disciplinethrowing a speartribal leaderdelegationhowitzertroubled mindyear 1877 (See All) |
While hunting in the forest, Lord Asano of Ako and his samurai find a young half-breed and take him with them to live in the castle. Several years later, Lord Asano holds a tournament to welcome the Shogun to Ako. The night after the tournament, Lord Asano is bewitched into hurting Lord Kira of Naga …to, and is punished into committing seppuku by the Shogun. Realizing that it was a Lord Kira's evil plot, the samurais and the half-breed sets out for revenge against the Shogun's order. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracytragedysword and sorceryepicdark fantasysword and fantasy |
| Themes: | samuraighostsuicidemurderdeathrevengesurrealismkidnappingescapeweddingmonsterdeceptionmagicdeath of fathersupernatural power …redemptionunrequited loveritual suicide (See All) |
| Locations: | japanwoodsforestsnowcemeteryvillagelakeshipcastlecampfire |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipsoldierhostagetough guywarrioraction heroteacher student relationshipwitchself mutilationsamurai swordhuman versus monstersamurai warriorhunting party |
| Story: | feudal japansword fightheavy rainjidai gekiswordhorsecorpseknifeflashbacknumber in titlebloodviolencebare chested maletitle spoken by characterexplosion …chasesurprise endingbased on true storyfirebeatingdigit in titleshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headrescuebattleshowdowndemoncombatshot in the backdecapitationfoot chaseorphancandleambushaxemassacremountaindisguisethroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestmapfalse accusationsevered headno opening creditsritualcreatureshot in the legnecklacelegendstabbed in the backprologueperson on fireattackpoisondragonmanipulationexploding bodyneck breakingtraploss of fatherdirectorial debutshot in the armbare chested male bondagebattlefieldstylized violencebow and arrowburned alivespeartempleexploding buildingwitchcraftspidervillainessgiantforbidden lovecgihonortournamentburialslavepresumed deadguardarranged marriagecrossbowfight to the deathstabbed in the throat3 dimensionalshot in the facestabbed in the headmentorexiledark heromeditationsnowingsword dueltragic heroburned to deathimprisonmenthorseback ridingbeheadingillusionhistorical fictionstabbed in the handoutcastmysticismfoxgiant monstertemptationtombstoneshot with an arrowfarmhouseyoung version of characterstabbed in the armdrumbeastfortressfilm starts with textman kills a womanhead cut offarchermusketshape shiftercorrupt officialtragic endingshapeshiftingsubterraneanshrinesorceressforced marriageanimal killingarmorypitmagic spelltitle spoken by narratorends with texthorse drawn carriagescrollbanishmenthutsuper speedstabbed in the footchopsticksfire breathingstudio logo segues into filmman wearing a wigjapanese culturetyrannyoil lampopening narrationgiant creaturebare knuckle fightingmagical swordgunpowderfire breathing dragontroubled productionwuxia fictionbased on legendbegins with narrationcheeringhalf breedhara kiristabbed through the chinroninshogunslow motion sequencebowingmagical creatureseppukuwooden sworddishonoreyes different colorhyper speedcode of honorcommitting suicidescarsball and chainone year later1 year laterbokkenhuman versus dragonsamurai erainjured manbow the weaponasian dragonsamurai armourwooden bridgebathing in a streamfilm ends with texthonorable deathsold into slavery (See All) |
Japanese warlord Hidetori Ichimonji decides the time has come to retire and divide his fiefdom among his three sons. His eldest and middle sons - Taro and Jiro - agree with his decision and promise to support him for his remaining days. The youngest son Saburo disagrees with all of them arguing that … there is little likelihood the three brothers will remain united. Insulted by his son's brashness, the warlord banishes Saburo. As the warlord begins his retirement, he quickly realizes that his two eldest sons selfish and have no intention of keeping their promises. It leads to war and only banished Saburo can possibly save him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracytragedyepic |
| Themes: | samurairapesuicidemurderfriendshiprevengemarriagebetrayaladulterydrinkingfuneralmilitaryangerdivorcebrutality …death of motherinsanityillnessfaithhopegreeddeath of wifeblindnessinheritancehuntingmadnessmurder of brothermurder of sonsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | japanwoodsforestvillagecastlecampfirestorm |
| Characters: | japanesehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipsoldieractorwarriorfather in law son in law relationship |
| Period: | 16th century |
| Story: | feudal japanjidai gekigatedaggerwitnesslieswordhorseone word titlesexblooddoggunkisssinging …chasebased on playfirecryingsongdreamblood splatterdrinkbattleundressingfalling from heightletterrifletearsdemonprayerdecapitationassassinambushold manmountaindisguisearmywidowapologysevered headnunforeign language adaptationmarriage proposalgravecurseprologueclownliarpoisonumbrellastatuerabbitdeath of brotherdeath of sondeath of husbandsadnesssevered armflowersleepingpowertraitorloyaltybow and arrowhelmetroyaltyhuntertempleservanthonorfatewindsufferingarranged marriagefanhatredchaosinsectdespairsibling rivalryrainstormslaughterarmorsiegeblind manbuddhismarrowshaved headhorseback ridingbeheadingpeasantruinscremationfoxmental breakdownflutetowerbeggartreasonshot with an arrowarcheryhuntkarmaheirtreacherymurder of wifemusketsorrowmimewarlordinfantrycavalrythronefleeingvulturesnoringbuddhadoomfather in law daughter in law relationshipmercybanishmentshacklessenilitymessengerconcubinephantompitywild boardeityfoollanceencampmenthara kirislanderuxoricidewandererbowingshakespeare's king learseventy somethingblood oathcourt jesterflatterygourdeyes gouged outlicking bloodviewblood feudfortificationarrow in one's backcastle ruinsdagger held to throatkabuki makeup (See All) |
After securing a major victory on the battlefield, Taketoti Washizu and one of his commanders, Yoshiaki Miki, find themselves lost in the maze-like Spider's Web forest. They come across a spirit-like seer who tells them of their future: both have been promoted because of their victory that day; Wash …izu will someday be the Great Lord of the Spider's Web castle while Miki's son will someday rule as Great Lord as well. When they arrive at the castle, they learn that the first part of the prophecy is correct. Washizu has no desire to become Great Lord but his ambitious wife urges him to reconsider. When the current Great Lord makes a surprise visit to his garrison outpost, Washizu is again promoted to commander of his vanguard but his wife reminds him of the danger that comes with the position. As pressure mounts, Wahizu takes action leading to its inevitable conclusion. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | allegory |
| Themes: | samuraighostmurderdeathfriendshipsurrealismbetrayaldrunkennessdeceptionseductionobsessionparanoiainsanityrivalryexecution …greedwealthmadnessafterlifeend of friendship (See All) |
| Locations: | japanforestcastle |
| Characters: | soldierwarriorwitch |
| Period: | 16th century |
| Story: | feudal japanheavy rainjidai gekikatanaexistentialismswordhorsebloodviolencechasethree word titlebased on playbattlearrestdemon …hallucinationdecapitationmontagearmywidowcoffinassassinationforeign language adaptationmanipulationpursuittraitorspirithelmethonorambitionmoralitytensionvisioncrossbowprophecydelusiondeath of protagonistsuperstitionfogsiegeopening a doortragic heroframed for murderarrogancemain character diesvillain played by lead actorshot with an arrowarcheryrumorpatricidekimonoheirtreacheryarcherwarlordmain character shotpower strugglespiritualismlast standplotmistnoblemanflaming arrowprocessionbanneromenshakespeare's macbethrice fieldregicideopportunistseerstillbirthchivalryspinning wheelspeared to death (See All) |
The story follows two greedy peasants in feudal Japan, Tahei and Matashichi, who are returning home from a failed attempt to profit from a war between neighboring clans. En Route they encounter the remnants of the defeated tribe that consists, most notably, of a famous General and a Princess who are … hiding out in a fortress in the mountains. General Rokurota Makabe and Princess Yuki need to escape into allied territory with their large supply of gold so that they can rebuild their shattered clan. To do this the Peasants are tricked into helping them, with the promise that they will receive a large share of the gold when the destination is reached. Along the way, the General's prowess is put to the test as he must guide the 4, and later 5 with the inclusion of a freed slave, through close encounters with the pursuing enemy, and out of difficult situations the bumbling peasants manage to get them into. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | samuraimurderlovebetrayalgreed |
| Locations: | japancave |
| Characters: | warriorsamurai swordsamurai warrior |
| Period: | 16th century1500s |
| Story: | katana swordjidai gekihumanismstoryduelswordviolencechaseface slapcombatmountainstabbed to deathprisonerprincessmistaken identity …generalgoldloyaltyspearassaultimpersonationmutefeudheroismpeasantrunning awayhideoutbearded manfortressfacial scarsecret passageprison riotdoublebody doubleone on oneknee high sockspretending to be mutebamboo foresthidden gold (See All) |
In 1844, the peace of Feudal Japan is threatened by cruel Lord Naritsugu Matsudaira, who is politically rising and getting closer to his half-brother, the shogun. After the harakiri of the Namiya clan leader, samurai Shinzaemon Shimada is summoned by the shogun's advisor Sir Doi of the Akashi Clan t …o listen to the tragedy of Makino Uneme, whose son and daughter-in-law have been murdered by Naritsugu. Then Sir Doi shows a woman with arms, legs and tongue severed by Naritsugu and she writes with her forearm a request to Shinza to slaughter Naritsugu and his samurai. Shinza promises to kill Naritsugu and he gathers eleven other samurais and plots a plan to attack Naritsugu in his trip back to the Akashi land. But the cunning samurai Hanbei Kitou that is responsible for the security of his master foresees Shinza's intent. Shinza decides to go with his samurai through the mountain, where they find the hunter Koyata that guides them off the mountain and joins the group. Now the thirteen men prepare an ambush to Naritsugu and his army of two hundred samurai in a suicide mission to stop evil. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | samuraisuicidedeathgambling |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | japanvillagerooftopbrothel |
| Characters: | japanesewarriorsamurai swordsamurai warrior |
| Period: | future19th century1840s |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightjidai gekikatanaduelnumber in titlebloodviolenceexplosionblood splatterremakebattleshowdownhand to hand combatcombat …kung fudecapitationassassinmassacrestabbingstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestsevered headassassinationfishingstabbed in the backmissionrabbittrapwaterfallbattlefieldloyaltybow and arrowspearstabbed in the stomachhunterhonorchop sockyexplosiveimmortalityfilm setbooby trapmurder of a childsword duelstick fightmudbeheadingswordsmankendoset upshot with an arrowamputeefilm starts with texttyrantkimonoslingshotimmortalguideimmolationassassination plotshot with a bow and arrowends with textdojoalternate versionjumping from a rooftoppolitical assassinationlordbuilding collapseemaciationflesh eatingbordellosuicide missionrecruitingbloody sprayhara kirironinshogunseppukuwading in watermultiple versionscode of honornumber 13 in titlecat housesheathbonsai treefalling into mudnon humansamurai eraforeign versionmultiple amputeerunning on roofyear 1844 (See All) |
An affair between the second in line to Britain's throne and the princess of the feuding Irish spells doom for the young lovers.
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | rapemurderdeathrevengemarriageinfidelitybetrayaladulteryescapedanceweddingfuneralextramarital affairdeath of fatherbrutality …death of motherguiltunfaithfulnessrivalrygreeddeath of wifehuntingmurder of family (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | woodsforestbeachchurchboatvillageseacastletunnelboat on fire |
| Characters: | priestfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirlsoldierdancerlove trianglewarriorlust |
| Story: | sword fightruindaggerlieswordhorsefemale nuditycharacter name in titlebloodmale nudityviolencebare chested malekissfightdancing …three word titlefirepunctuation in titlewoman on topdreamblondebattlehand to hand combatrunningrivercombatdecapitationorphanambushdisguisemontagemapsevered headkingprincessflash forwardlegendattackliarpoisonpassionrabbitbracelethangingdeath of husbandirelandlove interestkissing while having sexbare chested male bondagequeenbattlefieldpowerchild murdertraitorbow and arrowwounddemonstrationhuntersevered handirishknightforbidden lovehonorback from the deadambitionstabbed in the throatkickingmercilessnesskicked in the crotchrowboatmedieval timescapturetribepassionate kissaxe murderkingdomhorseback ridinghistorical fictionbandagewar violencetowerblonde womansailboatcrownsword and sandaldisembodied headstar crossed loverstragic lovemilitary traininganguishman on firetrapdoorhorse and wagonrise and fallthroneblasphemydying wordscryptmedievalchantingstreet vendorantidotefeastaxe fightbattle axelong blonde hairlordflaming arrowbaronfuneral pyrecoronationhanged boypageantcornwallhand chopped offsword and shieldspit in facedrawbridgeelixirlong sworddark agesjoustingtreatythrown from a horseyorkpyrerebuildingplus sign in titlefuneral cortegeceltlutesaxonhuman in a cagebetrothaldeath of queenpuffer fish6th centurythought deadunderground passagewaybritanniaviking funeralsword woundburning a corpsenursing someone back to healthburned out houseroman ruin (See All) |
The lead character, called 'The Bride,' was a member of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad, led by her lover 'Bill.' Upon realizing she was pregnant with Bill's child, 'The Bride' decided to escape her life as a killer. She fled to Texas, met a young man, who, on the day of their wedding rehearsal … was gunned down by an angry and jealous Bill (with the assistance of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad). Four years later, 'The Bride' wakes from a coma, and discovers her baby is gone. She, then, decides to seek revenge upon the five people who destroyed her life and killed her baby. The saga of Kill Bill Volume I begins. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmcult filmblack comedytragedyepicpost modernallegory |
| Themes: | samurairapemurderdeathloverevengebetrayalpregnancytortureweddingpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherforgiveness …self sacrificemurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirpoetic justice |
| Locations: | japanhospitalchurchsnowmotorcycleairplanenightclubairportkitchenwheelchairbaseballrooftopstormschool bus |
| Characters: | japanesebabyteenagermother daughter relationshiptattoofemale protagonistgirlnursedancerbullypolice detectivevillainsnipersherifffrench …self mutilationsamurai swordchinese american (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s2000s20th century21st century |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightduelswordcorpseknifeflashbacksexf ratedcharacter name in titlebloodviolencegunfightdancing …photographsurprise endingpistolfirevoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutbeatingblood splatterfistfightslow motion scenegunfightbrawlfalling from heightshootingshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatcombatkung fuf wordsubjective cameradecapitationwinemassacrestabbingwomanimpalementmixed martial artsweaponsnakenonlinear timelineapologysevered headdream sequenceanti herodisarming someonedrawingchild in periljourneyfemme fatalepainlimousineone against manyorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangermini skirtcharacter's point of view camera shotevil mantough girlopening action sceneattempted rapelong takescarmartial artistsplit screentraploss of fatherfirst partsevered armloss of mothervigilantedismembermentsubtitled scenehatefreeze framecrime bosstraitorteamartial arts masterbulletheroinehypodermic needlescene during opening creditscomacowboy hatmobstervillainesssevered handcovered in bloodbrideparking garagehonorcompassionaction heroinefemale killerbroken legmasked mangun battlepresumed deadcelebrationfemale warriorpromisetokyo japanmisunderstandinganimated sequencementorensemble castblack and white scenedark heroatticblood on shirteye gougingdisfigurementknife throwingeye patchsword dueltragic herosevered legdead woman with eyes openwilhelm screamshot multiple timesbullet timereflectionblood on camera lensimperative in titlehead blown offfemale psychopath17 year oldfemale spybullet balletknocked unconsciousrhyme in titlewhistlingfemale herogun dueldripping bloodcrushed headkimonorespectfemale villainextreme violencehiding under a bedbechdel test passedoverhead camera shotferrarione woman armyretributionsevered footbludgeoninghatchetdying wordstragic villainknife in the chestmercytranslationmangamosquitomoral ambiguitydark heroinepocket knifeorderlyfrying panscreaming in painenglish subtitles in originalwomen fightperson in car trunkfemale bare feetscreaming mancode nametalking to the audiencefalling down a hillexposed brainwoman murders a mansailor uniformpasadena californiableeding from eyespregnant bridereflection in eyeachilles tendon cutfire pokerblood suckingwoman murders a womanfemale snipertragic heroinerationalitydeath spasmkiller teensushi barpregnant woman shotspinning axejapanese gardenobligationreference to charlie brownhiding on the ceilingbleeding from the eyessilent witnessblood on wedding dress (See All) |
During the reign of the Tang dynasty in China, a secret organization called "The House of the Flying Daggers" rises and opposes the government. A police officer called Leo sends officer Jin to investigate a young dancer named Mei, claiming that she has ties to the "Flying Daggers". Leo arrests Mei, …only to have Jin breaking her free in a plot to gain her trust and lead the police to the new leader of the secret organization. But things are far more complicated than they seem... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artstragedywuxia |
| Themes: | rapemurderdeathrevengemarriagebetrayaljealousyprisondrinkingtorturedrunkennessescapeheroseductioncorruption …death of fatherpovertyblindnesswealth (See All) |
| Locations: | woodsforestsnowwatervillagechinacampfirebrothel |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicesingersoldierpolice officerdancermusicianlove trianglewarriorlust |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightdaggerduelswordhorsesexnuditynumber in titlebloodviolencekissfightdancingsinging …chasesurprise endingfirecryingsongrescueslow motion scenedrinkbattlearrestsecretshowdowntearshand to hand combatcombatspyassassinambushthroat slittingarmyprisonerhouseassassinationdouble crosstreestabbed in the backfugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotpassionflowerspursuitgovernmenthorse ridingtied upgeneralmagical realismtruststylized violenceflirtingcaptainbow and arrowflyingspearwoundmachetecaptiverebelrebellionfollowing someonehonoraction heroineshieldtrappedwindbraverystabbed in the throatbathingbooby trapsword duelsecret identityswordsmanemperordrumdeputyautumnsword fightingstar crossed loversromantic rivalrytragic lovedoublecrossbrothel madamimperialismblind girljail breakshowgirlwire fumatchmakerdutyswordplaybamboowuxia fictionswordswomanancient chinapatrolcaptive womanfalling treerebel armytug of warvisually impaired persongreen dressyoung loverstang dynastypavillion9th centurycorrupt governmentwoman with long hairfalling horse (See All) |
At the offices of a Japanese corporation, during a party, a woman, who's evidently a professional mistress, is found dead, apparently after some rough sex. A police detective, Web Smith is called in to investigate but before getting there, he gets a call from someone who instructs him to pick up Joh …n Connor, a former police Captain and expert on Japanese affairs. When they arrive there Web thinks that everything is obvious but Connor tells him that there's a lot more going on. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artssuspensefish out of watermurder mystery |
| Themes: | suicidemurderrevengeinfidelityheroinvestigationextramarital affairracismdivorceblackmailsurveillance |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | japanbarrestaurantswimming poollos angeles californiaelevatorwheelchairapartmentpolice stationbrothel |
| Characters: | japanesepolicefather daughter relationshipprostitutedetectivelawyertough guyaction herointerracial relationshipsecurity guardpolice detectiveolder man younger woman relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipcheating girlfriendsuicide by gunshot …sex killer (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | katana swordheavy rainkatanaswordcorpsefemale nuditybased on novelviolencefemale frontal nuditytwo word titlefemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingnipples …photographpartysurprise endingpistolcell phoneshootoutblood splatterfistfightmachine gunmirrorpunched in the facegunfightbrawlshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatprostitutionrevolverscientistshot in the backfoot chasejournaliststrangulationthroat slittingmixed martial artsexploding carcontroversynews reportlatex glovesbusinessgolfcard gamerace relationstold in flashbacksecurity cameravideotapeswat teamsadomasochismfaked deathparking garagecrime sceneinterracial romanceconstruction sitekaraokesenatormay december romancehot tubracistyakuzabulletproof vestmisogynypicturewhodunitdrumframedbuddy copwhite trashparaplegicslaughterhousebiracialdeformityu.s. senatorolder man younger womanred herringhapkidohidden roomcmnfcompact disckicked in the chestorigamiunfaithful girlfriendsex on a tableerotic asphyxiationhara kirivectorboardroommixed raceblack stereotypeslutty attitudevideo manipulationdog carrying a severed handnyotaimorisemen in womanrecording the villaindoor ajaropen doorbody in concretewanton womaneating sushi off naked womangasping for airyounger womandeformed woman (See All) |
John and Laura Baxter are in Venice when they meet a pair of elderly sisters, one of whom claims to be psychic. She insists that she sees the spirit of the Baxters' daughter, who recently drowned. Laura is intrigued, but John resists the idea. He, however, seems to have his own psychic flashes, seei …ng their daughter walk the streets in her red cloak, as well as Laura and the sisters on a funeral gondola. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmsuspensesupernaturalbritish horrorcult classic |
| Themes: | murderdeathsurrealismmarriagedrinkingdrunkennessfuneralsupernatural powerguiltgriefmental illnessblindnesswritingdeath of daughterafterlife …death in childbirth (See All) |
| Mood: | raingore |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantchurchhotelboatbicyclewaterairportrural settingpolice stationcityitaly |
| Characters: | priestfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenboygirlpolice officerserial killerpolicemansister sister relationship …villainmaid (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | based on short storymurder victimmediumpsychicdead bodyhorsecorpseknifeflashbackfemale nuditybloodmale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nudity …sex scenekisscigarette smokingnipplesphotographchasethree word titlesurprise endingshowertelephone calltopless female nuditypunctuation in titleunderwearfoodmirrorslow motion scenecatarrestbare buttlettervomitingapostrophe in titlecafehallucinationprayermale pubic hairsubjective cameracandleold manambulancewomanbridgeeatingwidowfemale pubic hairnunbathpantyhoseold womandrowningflash forwardcharacter's point of view camera shotsuitcasedollstatuereadingdeath of childcity name in titlepursuitsadnessratitalianoccultfaintingarchitectureloss of loved onebuttocksaccidental deathlossladderfatewhiskeydwarfhaunted by the pastnipplelostdeath of protagonistdead childpolice inspectorbrushing teethriding a bicyclemale objectificationapparitionimperative in titleseanceloss of daughterbroken mirrormarried couplestretchervenice italypremonitionloss of childblind womanmotorboatbishopcowgirl sex positionseizurepondbleeding to deathpsychic powerorchestral music scorebriton abroadbloody violencedeath by drowningpsychotronic filmchance meetingdressinggrindhouse filmtrancecanalmosaicmental instabilitybritish accentgrievingunhappy endingraincoatgondolastained glass windowfemale star appears nudegiallo esquenude pantyhosescaffoldsibling relationshipmale in a showerdeliberate crueltygrieving mothermusic score features pianoprecognitiondead daughterthe color redtalking with the dead5 year oldartificial respirationspilled drinkstray catgrieving fatherchild drowningringing a bellsleazy giallodyetalking dollwomen's restroomreference to john miltonslashed to deathaccidental drowningmale star appears nudebegins with deathmultiple sex positionsprimal screamsaint nicholasboeing 727woman faintingexsanguinationgrieving parentdrowned bodysecond sightwoman getting dressedapplying mascaraitalian flagrefusing to believechurch restoration (See All) |
A hitman who lives by the code of the samurai, works for the mafia and finds himself in their crosshairs when his recent job doesn't go according to plan. Now he must find a way to defend himself and his honor while retaining the code he lives by.
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent film |
| Themes: | samuraighostmurderdeathfriendshipgangstertheftmafiaprejudicephilosophy |
| Mood: | rainnightmarehip hop |
| Locations: | japanbarrestaurantcarmotorcyclecemeteryurban settingpolice carrooftopchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | policefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendboyprostituteteachergirlpolicemandancerthiefnative americanhitmanfrench …samurai warrior (See All) |
| Story: | katana swordswordflashbackbloodviolencedogguncigarette smokingdancingphotographvoice over narrationbeatingdreamunderwearwatching tv …bookriflecafebathroomflashlightassassinwinecandlemansionmixed martial artsanti herobirdassassinationpolice officer killedgraveyardcigar smokingracial slurparklimousineprologuekaratekeycharacter's point of view camera shotmistaken identitydebtreadingshot in the shoulderconvertiblebasementpolicewomanbearsilencerblack americanchesseavesdroppingloyaltybulletkilling an animallistening to musicice creamspin offcrucifixhunterbrooklyn new york cityhonorstreet liferemote controlrap musictelescopespanishitalian americanshot in the facedeath threatcigarette lightersafemeditationtribelonerbigotrybriefcaselasersightpigeonchocolatecartoon on tvmysticismstairwaydeportationtombstonerespectshot point blankmercedes benzcontract killercodecop killercamouflagepark benchdead birdmagnifying glasspuerto ricanretributionmob violencehawkinner title cardarm slingice cream truckauto theftwisdombrother in law brother in law relationshipgun held to one's headransackingsinkbirdcageclanintrospectioncd playerlicense platedisrespectprofessional killerbowingroller skaterice cream manplumbingwatching a cartoon on tvkilling a birdmale wearing an earringwoodpeckerpolice womanhaitiantape deckwilliam tell overturelimping manjaguar the carlexuspicnic tablerepeated flashbackcarrier pigeonshooting a birdbird shitbirdseedrougeancient japanreference to betty boopreference to woody woodpeckerbird loose inside a housereference to felix the catbird shop (See All) |
When Jessica King goes missing, all eyes turn to Annabelle Wilson. Not as a murder suspect, but as a clairvoyant. Many of the towns folk go to Annabelle for help, and Jessica's fiancee, Wayne Collins, turns to Annabelle for possible guidance. Annabelle feels that she can't help, but this doesn't sto …p her from constantly getting visions of Jessica's fate. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | ghostsuicidemurderdeathinfidelityjealousyadulteryinvestigationdeceptionincestextramarital affairdeath of fathersupernatural powerunfaithfulnessmental illness …father daughter incest (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | woodsschoolcemeterysmall townbathtubwaterrural settingwheelchaircourtroomstormbackwoods |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshiptattooboylawyersingle motherlustwitchsheriffsuicide by hanging |
| Story: | psychicwitnesscourttrialdead bodyliecorpseflashbackfemale nudityf ratedbloodviolencefemale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nudity …dogtwo word titlebare chested malegunfightdancingphotographexplosionpartyleg spreadingpantiestelephone callfirebeatingdreamwatching tvthongbare buttsecretsex standing uphallucinationhandcuffscleavagecandlestrangulationwomanwidowwhite pantieschild abusescantily clad femaleritualunderwater scenesearchgraveyardgraveperson on fireliarmissing personbaseball batlightningflowershangingdomestic violencefemale removes her clothesthreatdeath of husbandloss of fathertied upgrandmotherwhippingcult directortherapygarageheart attackgirl in pantiespickup truckoccultburned alivenipples visible through clothingsexual attractioncaught having sextherapistdysfunctional marriageback from the deadchokingmechanicsexual desirecamera shot of feetredneckwoman in jeopardyreverse footagetensionbloody noseintriguereference to satanswampcard playingcon artistblack eyefoggasolinechainfortune tellerabusive husbandphoto albumunhappy marriagecartoon on tvpromiscuous womanviolence against womenmental breakdownmisogynistfencesouthern u.s.satanismsexual promiscuityschool principalspreadeagledistrict attorneypremonitiongeorgiaprosecutorauto mechanicpondpsychic powertow truckcrowbarslappencilimmolationsocialiteclairvoyantburningmissing girlwomen's bathroomcrotch shotgirl stripped down to pantiesrascalnymphomaniaextrasensory perceptionmarital abusewife abusefamily in dangersatanistactress breaking typecastcountry clubvoodoo dolldark and stormy nightbrokesouthern gothicfemale bare feetimplied incestscratchspouse abusefiddlerpensioneresplasciviousnessbattered womantarot cardsincestuous overtonesinstinctpromiscuous pastswappingpromiscuous daughtersynchronicitypsychic readingsatan worshipsexual child abusehanging mobilesmashing a windshieldblueberry muffindaddy's girlblue diamondkey witnesssetting a man on fire (See All) |
In a futuristic world, a strict regime has eliminated war by suppressing emotions: books, art and music are strictly forbidden and feeling is a crime punishable by death. Cleric John Preston (Bale) is a top ranking government agent responsible for destroying those who resist the rules. When he misse …s a dose of Prozium, a mind-altering drug that hinders emotion, Preston, who has been trained to enforce the strict laws of the new regime, suddenly becomes the only person capable of overthrowing it. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmpost apocalypsedystopiavideocyberpunk |
| Themes: | murderdeathlovefriendshipbetrayaljealousyartmemoryangertheftdeath of motherdrug useguiltpoetryfaith …surveillanceexecutiondeath of wifefreedomphilosophyrevolutionutopiamurder of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirnightmare |
| Locations: | motorcycleurban settingtruckchinatunnel |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipfriendboypolicemanthiefwarrior |
| Period: | 1980sfuture |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightkatanaexistentialismliteraturedead bodyswordcorpseone word titleflashbackbloodviolencedoggunkiss …fightphotographexplosionsurprise endingpistoltelephone callfirevoice over narrationcryingshootoutdreamshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headpunched in the facewatching tvcomputerarrestgunfightbrawlshootingpaintingbookshowdownrifletearshand to hand combatrunningbedinterrogationhandcuffskung fushot in the backmassacrestabbingdeath of friendstabbed in the chestsevered headanti heroone man armyassassinationfictional warsearchshot in the foreheadone against manykaratewidowerperson on firereadingspeechinjectiontrapshot in the armhatestylized violencerecord playerak 47poemundergrounddestructionburned alivereference to adolf hitlerlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musiclawrecordingragestealingmorguewristwatchrebelrebellionmind controlfollowing someonegun fubroken legpump action shotgunremote controlresistancenostalgiapartnerchaosnewsreel footagepeacestabbed in the legoutlawevidencefascismslaughterraidlanternbroken armpassionate kisspuppygovernment agentdictatorshipjoyman cryingdesert eagleflagbarking dogbrainwashingruinscremationmonasterykilling a doggloveseiffel tower parisarmored carstandoffglockstabbed in the armfascistwhisperingfilm starts with textfallingartifacthandcuffedsense of smellconsciencesubmachine gunperfumecontrabandmurder of wiferainbowsorrowcrowbarfiring squadpeep holekicking in a doorphonographsecret roombeijing chinatotalitarianismburningreference to josef stalinconformitycityscapemushroom cloudflame throwersnowglobedamagelaw enforcementmirror ballcar keysworld war threefire fightgun katamayhembody armornumberparadoxsevered facereference to saddam husseinhidden treasureresistance movementtranquilizerzeppelinseashellwinkhead cut in halfblow torchbullet holestatisticssplit lipcar trunkthrown through a wallobediencei.d.warrantinhumanitymona lisabalancebreaking through a wallwaiting in linefuturistic citydog licking someonestoicismlawlessnessreference to the mona lisaself injectionnewton's cradletiananmen square beijingexterminationm16 riflebullet dodgingreference to blade runnerequilibriumincineration2070sfiring two guns simultaneouslyatlasbloody lipclericcombustionemotionlessnessopiatereference to william butler yeatstotalitarian governmentanti governmentarmored personnel carrierbook of poetryburning a paintingdestroying a paintingovercome with emotionbernese mountain dogexecution of womanlibra (See All) |
A poetic guitarist Eric Draven is brought back to life by a crow a year after he and his fiancee are murdered. The crow guides him through the land of the living, and leads him to his killers: knife thrower Tin-tin, drugetic Funboy, car buff T-Bird, and the unsophisticated Skank. One by one, Eric gi …ves these thugs a taste of their own medicine. However their leader Top-Dollar, a world-class crime lord who will dispatch his enemies with a Japanese sword and joke about it later, will soon learn the legend of the crow and the secret to the vigilante's invincibility. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmblack comedyallegorydark fantasy |
| Themes: | rapemurderdeathrevengedrunkennessheroincestpsychopathbrutalitysupernatural powerjusticeafterlife |
| Mood: | raingoreneo noirpoetic justice |
| Locations: | churchcemeterybathtuburban settingrooftopinner cityrooftop fighthelicopter chase |
| Characters: | policemother daughter relationshipwarrioraction herowaitressfiance fiancee relationshipmysterious villain |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightduelswordcorpseknifeflashbackfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebloodviolencegunfemale rear nudityfighttitle spoken by character …showerfirevoice over narrationshootoutshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenecatgunfightfalling from heightshootingshowdownhand to hand combatbombrock musicreference to jesus christguitarcombatkung fushot in the backsubjective cameragood versus evilhalloweenbased on comic bookconcertmontagethroat slittingimpalementstabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chesttied to a chairexploding caranti heroone man armychild in perilgraveyardmarriage proposalgunshotone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialogueperson on firecharacter's point of view camera shotfirst partdirectorial debutshot in the armvigilanteundeadarsonfreeze framecrime bossoccultfalling down stairssyringebulletgothicloss of loved onedrug abusesergeantexploding buildingvillainessskateboardgun fubreakfastback from the deadgun battledrug overdosenostalgiadual wieldstabbed in the throatironyjunkiedark herothrown through a windowgang rapedead maneye gougingslaughterbody landing on a carknife throwingsword dueltragic herolasersightmain character diesengagement ringjewelrystabbed in the handkendodetroit michiganfencemegalomaniacstabbed in the armhot dogbullet balletbased on graphic novelnihilismgun duelguitar playerraveshot in the handpawnshoptragic loverighteous ragedeath of title characterfart jokerock musicianblack copfade to blackrebirthoverhead shotstairwellexit woundlong haired malefalling off a roofjeet kune doorigin of herogrungehot dog standgun katadrinking gamegun saustar died before releasecold casefalling off a balconyabandoned churchlead actor's last filmindustrial musiccalling parent by first nameknife in handdeath of cast membercrowd surfingurban gothicnocturnaldark angelreference to amelia earhartsmashing guitarhole in handmusician in castflashback montagerain fightslow motion shootoutcharred bodyeyes pecked outdevil's nighteve of weddingmurder of fiance (See All) |
Memento chronicles two separate stories of Leonard, an ex-insurance investigator who can no longer build new memories, as he attempts to find the murderer of his wife, which is the last thing he remembers. One story line moves forward in time while the other tells the story backwards revealing more …each time. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmsuspensepsychological thriller |
| Themes: | rapemurderrevengemoneyinvestigationdeceptionmemoryparanoiahome invasiondeath of wifevengeanceamnesia |
| Mood: | neo noiravant gardedarknessmurder suicide |
| Locations: | barwheelchairmotelcampfire |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipdoctortattooprostitutetough guybibletattoo artistinsurance agentself deception |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | based on short storyheavy rainunreliable flashbackunreliable narrationstorycorpseone word titleflashbackviolencemale rear nuditybare chested malefightphotographchasesurprise ending …pantiespistolshowerfirevoice over narrationbeatingfistfightcar accidentshot in the headslow motion scenebrawlbare buttlingeriecar crashrevolvertelephonef wordcleavagebound and gaggedambushcaliforniastrangulationdrug dealerdinernonlinear timelinewhite pantiesfalse accusationanti herodisarming someonedouble crossfemme fatalebartenderflash forwardbeaten to deathwidowerpay phoneundercovermistaken identityknocked outlong takemanipulationscarinjectionobscene finger gesturevigilantefreeze framegirl in pantiesidentityelectronic music scorehypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorslow motionmonologueloss of wifedesperationdrug overdosemental institutionreverse footagehaunted by the pastimaginationstealing a caritalian americanblack and white scenedark heroundercover copnotetragic heromemory lossbag over headforced to strippistol whipold dark housevigilantismassumed identityfake identitypolaroidbody in a trunkvigilante justiceelectric shocktrailer parkreference to albert einsteininsurancemurder of wifecarjackingrepeated linecrowbarin medias resfemale bartendercocaine snortingschizophrenicflashback within a flashbackbrain damagediabetesbreaking a bottle over someone's headattempted robberyred herringasphyxiationloss of memorydriver's licensevoice over inner thoughtsmental disorderdiabeticblack and white segues into colortattoo parlorhidden truthambiguitybook burninginsulinjaguarfalse memorysouvenirinternal monologuemementonude fightinsurance investigatorunreliable narratorspoken inner thoughtsmemory lapseamnesiacmental abusebackwardsreverse chronologydriving licenceshort term memory losslost memoryshort term memorymemory gamesanterograde amnesiainsulin overdosereference to pocahontasretrograde narrativehanging up without saying goodbyeadvice from bartendergideon bible (See All) |
"Farewell, My Concubine" is a movie with two parallel, intertwined stories. It is the story of two performers in the Beijing Opera, stage brothers, and the woman who comes between them. At the same time, it attempts to do no less than squeeze the entire political history of China in the twentieth ce …ntury into a three-hour time-frame. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicperiod drama |
| Themes: | rapesuicidedeathlovefriendshipmarriagedrugsbetrayalpoliticsdrinkingfeartorturedrunkennessmilitaryanger …obsessionblackmaildrug useexecutiontheatrecommunismdrug addictiondeath of baby (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | japanschoolsnowcourtroomchinabrothel |
| Characters: | japanesebabyhusband wife relationshiphomosexualmother son relationshipfriendsingerboyprostituteteenage boyteachersoldierstudentactorphotographer …love trianglebest friendmotherhomosexualityteacher student relationshipsuicide by hangingart teacherex prostituteprostitute motherdeath of teacher (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1970s1960s1940s1930s1920s |
| Story: | storycourttrialswordknifeflashbacksexfemale nudityf ratedbased on novelnuditybloodmale nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nudity …dogkissphotographsingingchasefirecryingsongbeatingrescuedrinkarrestundressinglettertearsrunninginterrogationprostitutionoperaarmyprisonersnakefishchild abuseapologybirdspankingflash forwardconfessiontheaterdrug addictumbrelladragonhangingrunawayriottraitorteadrugfamecommunistfateappledamsel in distressexplosivesevered fingerbreakupinvasionfanevacuationtheatre audienceaquariummakeupdead childengagementbathingfallsocietycastrationmiscarriagepipe smokingarrogancerevolutionaryrunning awaycorporal punishmentdisciplinekitefinger cut offtaiwantransvestismacrobatmarriage engagementnationalismopiumfiring squadwarlordsurrendersnailaccusationretributionfirecrackerbeijing chinaimperialismfingercourtesansneezingjapanese armycultural revolutionfalse confessionjapanese occupationtheater troupefemale impersonatorchild suicidechinese operachinese historyexoticahanged childburning a lettertheatrical troupecounter revolutionhand slapyear 1924counter revolutionarypeking chinaburning letterhitting oneselftheater audiencepeking operapeople's liberation armyknife sharpenerjapanese surrendermother abandons sonskipping class (See All) |
Peace in 17th-century Japan causes the Shogunate's breakup of warrior clans, throwing thousands of samurai out of work and into poverty. An honorable end to such fate under the samurai code is ritual suicide, or hara-kiri (self-inflicted disembowelment). An elder warrior, Hanshiro Tsugumo (Tatsuya N …akadai) seeks admittance to the house of a feudal lord to commit the act. There, he learns of the fate of his son-in-law, a young samurai who sought work at the house but was instead barbarically forced to commit traditional hara-kiri in an excruciating manner with a dull bamboo blade. In flashbacks the samurai tells the tragic story of his son-in-law, and how he was forced to sell his real sword to support his sick wife and child. Tsugumo thus sets in motion a tense showdown of revenge against the house. (Read More)
| Themes: | samuraisuiciderevengepoverty |
| Locations: | japan |
| Period: | 17th century |
| Story: | jidai gekistoryswordone word titleflashbackbased on novelhonorasiahara kirironinseppukushogunatetokugawa shogunate |
In 1937 China, during the second Sino-Japanese war, a mortician, John ('Christian Bale' (qv)) arrives at a Catholic church in Nanjing to prepare a priest for burial. Upon arrival he finds himself the lone adult among a group of convent girl students and prostitutes from a nearby brothel. When he fin …ds himself in the unwanted position of protector of both groups from the horrors of the invading Japanese army, he discovers the meaning of sacrifice and honor. (Read More)
| Themes: | rapemurderdeathchristmasmoneydrinkingfeardrunkennessescapeheromilitarymemoryseductiondeath of fatherbrutality …humiliationdyingself sacrificemurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | churchboatbicyclevillagetruckchinacampfirebrothel |
| Characters: | japanesepriestfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipsingerteenage girlprostitutestudentsniperchineseamericanstepfather stepdaughter relationshipgirl fightjapanese soldierchinese soldier |
| Period: | world war two |
| Story: | gatekatanadead bodylieswordhorsecorpseflashbackbased on novelbloodkisscigarette smokingphotographexplosionsinging …partychasepistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationcryingsongblood splatterfoodmachine gunmirrorurinationface slapshot in the headslow motion scenecatdrinkbattleundressingfalling from heightshootingrifletearsrunninglingeriebathroomprostitutionprayersubjective camerasurvivalorphanwinecandleambushmassacredisguisestabbingchildone man armyunderwater scenepaingravesuitcasedeath of childtankattempted rapepursuitwigtragic eventcrosshauntingcross dressingsacrificetrustflirtingeyeglassestraitorshavingteagrenadewoundlooking at oneself in a mirrorsexual abusehidingjumping from heightburialcolonelcelebrationhaircutpromisewhiskeysufferingbackpackscissorsbribecigarette lighterhit on the headgang rapefogchoirclassmatelanternlieutenantcellarmahjongwar crimeheroismdormitorybarbed wiresaving a lifehiding in a closetshot in the neckhead woundtowerdead childrenlooking out a windowbreadmajorconvent13 year oldkittenunconsciousnesswhistlingrazorbayonetatrocitybased on true eventscathedralpotatochild rapebreaking a mirrormotorcycle with a sidecaroverhead shotmorticianearringsmercybegins with textred crossrunning for your lifeforced prostitutioncigarette holderhand kissingsuicide threatwatching someonebeing watchedcourtesanorganisthomesicknessstained glass windowransackingsuicide pactabusive stepfatheroutnumberedstarving childgluerefugefolk songjapanese flagflouryear 1937food shortage6 year olddead daughterfeng shuihorse and cartwheatpipe organcatechismhiding under a tablebedsheetwar orphanlighting a cigarette for a womantrap doorkindergarten teacherbegins with historical notesmilitary convoyfalling to one's deathpounding on a doorhair stylingsitting on stepswooden cratenanking massacre china 1937girl in perilimpersonating a priestbaking breadhands held in the airsurrogate sisterorgan the musical instrumentjapanese occupation of chinabarricading a doornumber 13shaving off beardbomb cratershaving one's bearddragged by hairhiding in the back of a truckpipa (See All) |
As the Greeks fall, they decided to head back home. King Priam decides to have one last battle with the Greeks to leave Troy for good. It was a night battle so the Greeks didn't knew, raining them down with flaming arrows and lighting huge balls of dry branches and rolling them down at the beach. It … was a battle that Achilles wasn't in, but his cousin Patroclus pretended to be him by wearing his armor, his sword, his helmet, and his moves. Hector finally had a battle with Achilles not knowing it wasn't him. Patroclus was fast but Hector was faster, causing him to cut Patroclus's neck and finishing him with a sword to the heart. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artstragedysword and sorceryepic |
| Themes: | raperevengebetrayaladulteryfearescapeheromilitarybrutalitygreedvengeancemythologygreek mythology |
| Mood: | goremythgreek myth |
| Locations: | villagecityshipwalled city |
| Characters: | priestbabyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipbrother brother relationshipsoldierwarriorbest friendcousin cousin relationshipdeath of hero |
| Story: | sword fightgatedaggerduelswordcorpseknifefemale nuditybloodmale rear nuditysex scenekissfemale rear nudityfighttitle spoken by character …surprise endingblood splatterblondebattleundressingfalling from heighthand to hand combatplace name in titlecleavagethroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed in the chestscantily clad femaleritualkingstabbed in the backperson on firemistaken identitytentopening action scenecity name in titlegiftkissing while having sexqueenbattlefieldpowerprincebow and arrowspearhammerblockbusterhonorslaveshieldbraveryinvasionold agefight to the deathloss of sonstabbed in the throatimpostorstabbed in the headstabbed in the legarmorsiegekingdomloss of husbandtragic herowilhelm screamchallengemain character diespalaceadulterous wifegreekcremationfemale removes her dressfireballshot with an arrowarcherystabbed in the armnavyfatherhoodsword and sandalstabbed in the shouldercowardempiretreacheryshot in the footarcherstabbed in the facebrotherhoodritegodlong brown hairshot with a bow and arrowthroat cutlootingcustomcorridorretreatcowardicefeastancient greecebrandinglong blonde hairflaming arrowwarshipstabbed in the sidefuneral pyreprotegeantiquitychariotgreek godegotismcourtyardfarewellstabbed through the chestpriestessancient civilizationdeath sceneescape plangreco roman wrestlingdesecrationfighting moviestitchfleetachilles tendon cutgloryancient worldhuman brandinglast wordstakeoverheroicagreementpyreends with funeraltrojan horseoverthrowposeidonbronze agetroyplundervindicationjavelintrojan warsword woundburning cityfavorite sonhelen of troyromance subplotaegean seaheelancient troybroken arrowcall to armstrojan (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: | martial artscult filmconspiracyrevenge plot |
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengeherorobberymafiawrestlingevil |
| Locations: | restauranthelicopterbathtubbicycleaustraliarooftopjunglerooftop fight |
| Characters: | babypoliceprostitutetough guywarrioraction herolittle boyfatherhuman animal relationship |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightduelswordflashbackbloodviolencetitle spoken by characterchasefirebeatingblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestface slap …rescuepunched in the facekissingbrawlfalling from heightshowdownhand to hand combatcombatkung fufoot chasegangambushmassacrestabbingmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestimmigrantboxingfalse accusationdream sequenceanimaldisarming someoneone man armyshot in the foreheadgunshotone against manyorganized crimebeaten to deathpoisonkicked in the facelong takemartial artistneck breakingloss of fatherdie hard scenariofirst partwhippingstylized violencemartial arts masterkilling an animalelephantsergeantboxerchefchop sockybroken legkickboxingwhipconvenience storeroseknife throwingbuddhismbroken armstick fightfighterkendosydney australiaparkourtelevision newsanimal rightsanimal abuseunconsciousnessbelldrug traffickingshot in the handhanged mancop killerkickboxerbarbershopbonedreadlocksmuay thaiwu shux rayed skeletonpower struggleangry mobstabbed in the footarsonistcapoeirabuddhist templegongstreet interviewroller skatesurroundedachilles tendon cutbone breakingconsulateinvincible henchmantraditional dancefestivebaby elephantthrown off balcony (See All) |
Adrian Doria, a wealthy businessman named Man of the Year due to his high-tech company and his trade agreements with the Asian market, meets Virginia Goodman, a veteran lawyer expert in witness preparation and judicial declaration, recommended by Adrian's lawyer Felix Leiva in order to create a cred …ible defense. Arrested by the police in a mountain hotel room with the corpse of his lover at his side, photographer Laura Vidal, Adrian talks Virginia about the crime and his relationship with Laura, revealing that both suffered a car crash where a man called Daniel Garrido died, and how Laura manipulated Adrian to avoid the jail by Daniel's death. At the same time that Felix is looking for a clue that it could change the course of the events, Virginia and Adrian keep talking about the case but her, unconvinced of the Adrian's testimony, forces him to clear the dark points of his history, in a puzzle where the truth and the lie are easily exchangeable. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | video |
| Themes: | murderdeathmarriageinfidelityextramarital affairdivorceblackmailmurder investigationpolice investigation |
| Locations: | foresthospitalrestauranttrainhotelcarhelicoptersnowbathtubwatertaxiairportawards showpolice stationpolice car …citylaketrain stationdeath in a car accident (See All) |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipphotographerlawyerlove triangleactresspolice detectivefatherengineerfashion photographer |
| Story: | unreliable flashbacktruthwitnesstrialdead bodyliecorpseone word titleflashbackbloodviolenceinterviewbare chested malecigarette smokingphotograph …surprise endingshowertelephone callcryingcell phonecar accidentmirrorslow motion scenewatching tvcamerawritten by directormaskcar crashinterrogationhandcuffstelevisionmountaindisguisebridgefalse accusationjudgeunderwater scenefemme fataleold womanconfessionsmokinghotel roommicrophonebusinessmanrace against timemissing personwigglassesmurderercheating wifefreeze framestrong female charactertv newslooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingtold in flashbacksecurity camerabeardcrying womanaccidental deathphone boothbarefoot malecheating husbandfollowing someonecrying manfalse identityfull moonphoto shootsontvplanehit on the headevidenceaccidental killingdeerhighwaywedding ringsuspectpiersirennewspaper clippingmoral dilemmalyingunfaithful husbandbeing followedmale objectificationtaking a showertaking a photographwifetestimonyhiding in a closetrepeated scenelong hairfake identitywalletlightertrafficstolen moneybroken mirrorhospital roomfemale lawyernewspaper articletaking a bathvigilante justicecigaretteconversationdambusiness carddripping bloodlocked doorupper classmurder suspectcrying femalesofalighting a cigarettetraffic accidentphone callmanipulative behaviorplanbarcelona spaindeath by drowningaccusationpsychotronic filmtext messagewindowpenflashback within a flashbackman hits a womanfinding a dead bodypointing a gun at someonephotowrapped in a towelhigh societypanic attackframed photographrich mancrying malegpsdiscovering a dead bodybloody facecar wrecklearning the truthsecretly observingdoorbellpretending to be someone elsemanipulative personfalse namefamily photographmanipulative womanoverheard conversationaccomplicetrampcharacter appears on tvdawncarrying someonetheoryfemale photographermissing sonkiss on the foreheadadulterous husbandaudio recordinglooking through a keyholewoman in a bathtubshort haircontact lensprosecutionhair lossprivate investigationburning a photographlistening device23 year oldunreliable narratorfake namehotel receptionistcarrying a dead bodyphoto sessionrepeated scene from a different perspectiveloverlocked roommoney transferreservoirfalse evidenceconfession of crimekilled in a car accidentdrownedpolice investigatortracksburning evidencecall for helpfamily photostolen walletidtv show within a filmantagonist as protagonistcomplotman wrapped in a towelwealthy mancracked mirrorfrontier justicemountain resortnew haircuttheatre groupwalking on a ledgecontact lensesdestroying evidencepushing a carbody in a car trunkman on a ledgemissing mantraumatic memoryassumptionguiltybreaking newsbroken car windowdead body in a carhandcuffed manpublic prosecutorwashing one's facechronometerdrinking coffeelying on the floorman in a car trunkphone boxrepairing a carstanding on a ledgedeclarationhotel receptionscene repeated from alternative perspectivespanish gialloapple incmountain hotelstolen keyteam workwashing one's handsdeath of a sonmurderer as protagonistphoto camerascene told from more than one perspectivesecurity room (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: | murderdeathrevengegangsterheroracismbrutalitymafiawrestlingredemptionhome invasionvengeanceprejudiceself sacrifice |
| Locations: | china |
| Characters: | japaneseteachertough guyaction herohitmanteacher student relationshiprussianchinese |
| Period: | 1910s |
| Story: | katana swordsword fighttruthduelfemale nuditybloodviolencefightsurprise endingbeatingfistfightshotgunbrawlshootingshowdown …hand to hand combatkung fumassacremixed martial artsone man armyone against manybeaten to deathkaratestripteasefactorypoisonhangingmartial artisttragic eventstylized violenceicemartial arts masterhonorchop sockysocial commentaryfight to the deathdark heroracistkarate choptragic heroloss of brotherstick fightwrestlerroundhouse kickkarate 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) |
The murderous Bride is back and she is still continuing her vengeance quest against her ex-boss, Bill, and taking aim at Bill's younger brother Budd and Elle Driver, the only survivors from the squad of assassins who betrayed her four years earlier. It's all leading up to the ultimate confrontation …with Bill, the Bride's former master and the man who ordered her execution! (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | samuraimurderdeathloverevengemoneybetrayalpregnancybrutalityredemptionguiltexecutiondyingblindnessvengeance …justicephilosophyforgivenessregret (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirbreaking the fourth wallpoetic justice |
| Locations: | barrestaurantcemeterydesertstrip clubmexicocampfirebrothel |
| Characters: | priestfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshipprostitutefemale protagonistteacherwarriorhitmanteacher student relationshipemployer employee relationshippimp …uncle niece relationshipsamurai swordsuper herogirl fightwedding singer (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightkatanadead bodyswordcorpseflashbackf ratedcharacter name in titlebloodviolencesequelgunfightcigarette smoking …title spoken by charactersurprise endingpistolfirevoice over narrationcryingcell phoneblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestblondeshotgunwatching tvbrawlshootingshowdownrifletearshand to hand combatsecond partcafebathroomclassroomcombatstripperkung fuflashlightassassinmassacrewomancocaineinternetsnakenonlinear timelineno opening creditsanti herodisarming someonecoffinassassinationfemme fatalegraveyardracial slurpaintrainingflash forwardgravepoisontough girlinjectionmartial artistsplit screenvigilantehatesyringemartial arts masterloyaltyhead buttheroinebridehonormonkaction heroinepresumed deadfemale warriorretirementpromisesufferinghit in the crotchmentoreye gougingwedding dresseye patchsword dueltragic herosurprise after end creditsfemale assassincartoon on tvreturning character killed offburied alivekendoparalysisimperative in titlestuffed animalhomageflutepregnancy testtrailer homegoldfishpoisoningrhyme in titlefemale heroeyeballkindnessrespecttreacherytragic lovebouncerrighteous ragebloodsheddeath of title characterdigging a graveone woman armyreference to supermanretributionshot through a doorsnake bitereference to batmanneo westernmentor protege relationshiptragic villainmacericehitwomancobrapretending to be deadchopsticksmoral ambiguitydark heroineshaolinorganistheadstonedeath of petshot in the kneebuddhist templerenegadewinkwuxia fictioncode namevenomtoilet bowlcantonesefemale murdererreference to spidermanglass of waterwarrior womanmaster apprentice relationshipspit in facepoison dartstraight edge razortruth serumhelplessnesspregnant brideeye ripped outholding head underwaterhead in toiletblindedsnake charmermother child reunionperth australiael paso texasduologymagpieshaolin templetragic heroinecostumerintentional goofwedding rehearsalroll callwedding chapelsheathshot back to backhitlistswordsmanshipbarstow californiadeath by snakebitewoman wearing an eyepatchgasping for airblack mambahattori hanzoreference to annie oakley (See All) |
Set in 79 A.D., POMPEII tells the epic story of Milo (Kit Harington), a slave turned invincible gladiator who finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia (Emily Browning), the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator …. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsmelodramaepicdisaster filmdisaster movie |
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengekidnappingpoliticsprisontorturedeceptiondeath of fatherdeath of motherblackmailunrequited lovemurder of family |
| Locations: | woodsforestlondon englandvillageship |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsoldierhostagesister sister relationshiptough guywarrioraction heromayor |
| Story: | sword fightheavy rainstoryswordhorseknifeone word titleflashbackbloodviolencedogbare chested malekissfighttitle spoken by character …explosionchasefirebeatingfistfightrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facebattlebrawlfalling from heightshowdownhand to hand combatcombatdecapitationorphanwinestrangulationaxemassacremountainthroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed to deathmixed martial artsprisonerstabbed in the chestsevered headanti heroone man armychild in perilunderwater sceneprincesstrainingattempted murderone against manystabbed in the backperson on firerace against timestatuekicked in the facelightningexploding bodyneck breakingloss of fatherthreatened with a knifesevered armloss of motherwhippingbare chested male bondagebattlefieldriotdisasterfalling down stairsdestructionbow and arrowburned alivespearscene during opening creditshelmetslaveryexploding buildingkicked in the stomachforbidden lovefestivaltorchinterracial friendshipcrushed to deathsocial commentaryearthquakeslaveguardshieldfloodblood on facedual wieldstabbed in the throatwhip3 dimensionaltitle appears in writingescape attemptsenatorstabbed in the legpunched in the chestvolcanodeath of sisterdungeontribeknife throwingpassionate kisschainburned to deathbeheadingburied aliveshipwreckvillastabbed in the armemperorlavafilm starts with textarenastablebritainsword and sandalnatural disasterancient romegladiatorrighteous ragecorrupt officialdeath of familyexploding shiptsunamianimal killingwaveloinclothbitecarriagehorse chasemacehorse drawn carriageno survivorsroman empirebuilding collapseromancell matevolcanic eruptionbare knuckle fightingmusculartidal wavespear throwing1st centurychariotcoastal towncelticcolosseumdoomed romancefinger bitten offsinkholehead held underwaterashgiant wavetunicwooden swordamphitheaterbeheadedtogashivslave auctionvolcano eruptionmale bondageforbidden romancepompeiimount vesuviusgolden eaglepyroclastic flowblood on backmuscular physiquemap on screentown in titlewhirlwind romance (See All) |
A convicted murderer on Death Row and the nun who befriends him. Through the portrayal of finely drawn characters and their interactions as the days, hours, and minutes tick down to the condemned man's execution, powerful emotions are unleashed. While Matthew Poncelet and Sister Prejean desperately …try to gain a stay of execution from the governor or the courts, scenes are intercut from the brutal crime, gradually revealing the truth about the events that transpired. In addition to her temporal help, the nun also tries to reach out spiritually and assist as a guide to salvation. (Read More)
| Themes: | rapemurderdeathprisonfuneralangerracismbrutalitypovertyredemptionguiltgrieffaithabductionexecution …justiceforgiveness (See All) |
| Locations: | woodsforestchurchcemeterybuspolice carlakeprison farm |
| Characters: | priestfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattooteenage girlteenage boypolice officerlawyerlittle girllittle boybiblecatholicamerican …catholic priestself pity (See All) |
| Story: | truthwitnesscourtcorpseknifeflashbackfemale nudityphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingbased on true storytelephone callcryingbased on bookdream …shot to deathwatching tvletterrifletearshandcuffsclassroomprayerreportercandlestabbingstabbed to deathprisonerpoliticiannunchildcoffingraveyardnews reportlatex glovesgunshotconfessionsmokingmicrophonelightningbrotherrattied uppoemreference to adolf hitlerfaintinglawcrucifixblockbusterlossvisitaudiencecrying manrapistburialclockprison guardthunderhatredlaughterevidencedead manracistprison cellbigotrysirennewspaper clippingswastikaethicstestimonylouisianafencesouthern u.s.governorjurysecuritymaking outdeath rowlistening to radiobaseball gamedeath penaltybishopdocumentgurneyinmatecapital punishmentsocial justicevisitorsupport groupmurder of a nude womansolitary confinementliberalprotestorbigotrepentancetv cameraempathyholy bibledefense lawyerlethal injectionlie detectorsearch partyspeeding vehiclereference to martin luther kingroman catholicreference to fidel castrosympathycourt hearingchaplainsavagerywhite supremacyplacardpsalmreference to james cagneyvigiladult diapercrime reenactmentextreme crueltylow lifeslumsplaying checkersstraitjacketdead teen couplepolygraph testarmed guardlegal trialplain clothes nunlegal rightsrope skippingtexas death rowwork detailscum (See All) |
It is 1888 in London, and the unfortunate poor lead horrifying lives in the city's deadliest slum, Whitechapel. Harassed by gangs and forced to walk the streets for a living, Mary Kelly and her small group of companions trudge on through this daily misery, their only consolation being that things ca …n't get any worse. Yet things somehow do when their friend Ann is kidnapped and they are drawn into a conspiracy with links higher up than they could possibly imagine. The kidnapping is soon followed by the gruesome murder of another woman, Polly, and it becomes apparent that they are being hunted down, one by one. Sinister even by Whitechapel standards, the murder grabs the attention of Inspector Fred Abberline, a brilliant yet troubled man whose police work is often aided by his psychic abilities. Abberline becomes deeply involved with the case, which takes on personal meaning to him when he and Mary begin to fall in love. But as he gets closer to the truth Whitechapel becomes more and more dangerous for Abberline, Mary, and the other girls. Whoever is responsible for the grisly acts is not going to give up his secret without a fight....will they be able to survive the avenging force that has been sent after them from hell? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracy |
| Themes: | rapemurderdeathrevengemarriagedrugspregnancydrinkingtorturedrunkennessweddingfuneraldivorcecorruptiondrug use …insanitydeath of wifedrug addictionmurder investigationpolice investigationdeath in childbirth (See All) |
| Mood: | raingore |
| Locations: | churchcemeterybathtublondon englandcityenglandcatholic church |
| Characters: | babypolicemother daughter relationshipdoctorprostituteserial killerdetectivephotographerartistjewcatholicpimpbaby girlpolice sergeantmurder of a prostitute …prostitute killer (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1880s |
| Story: | eye witnesstruthpsychicwitnessdead bodyhorsecorpseknifeflashbackfemale nuditybloodviolencefemale frontal nuditydog …two word titlesex scenekissfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionlesbian kisssurprise endingfirevoice over narrationwoman on topbeatingdreamblood splatterurinationblondeface slapcatdrinkbare buttlettervomitingrunningsex standing upprostitutionhallucinationalcoholreportergood versus evilcleavagebound and gaggedwinecandlebased on comic bookstabbingmontagethroat slittingstabbed to deathfemale pubic hairmodelcultno opening creditspaintercoffinbathritualunderwater scenegraveyardprincessflash forwardpoisoncover upthreatratsuspiciongardenirelandthreatened with a knifereference to william shakespearepubeuropeprincerecord playerriotsurgerytraitorhead buttstreetgothicfaintingroyaltycaught having sexdemonstrationmorgueirishorphanagedead womanstreet lifechokinganti semitismnicknamesufferingdeath threatbutcherdark herodiscriminationdisembowelmentautopsyheartvoice over letterhorse and carriageasylumdead woman with eyes openpolice inspectorsurgeoncoinfast motion scenecrowfemale female kissinterrupted sexceremonyvictorian eraintestinesdementiaharassmenthysteriasunsetveterinarianmisogynistlate nightsarcasmsecret societybroken windowforeignerredheaded womanknocked unconsciousscalpelbased on graphic novelhand over mouthamputationscene of the crimebloodshedopiuminspectortailorpentagramheart in handlockclairvoyantsocialistphonographwoman in dangermarchman slaps a womanknife held to throatchurch bellgold coinstabbed multiple timesrainy nighthashishconspiracy theoristmonarchywriting on a wallgrave side ceremonyoperating roomkidneydead prostitutegunpowderbritish empiredead woman on groundhitting a womanjack the ripperclairvoyancelobotomystar of davidsyphilisabsinthefreemasongrapemutilated corpsebritish royaltyconstablelarge format camerafilm starts with quote360 degree paneast end londonreference to shakespeare's othellostomachpost mortemclosing eyes of dead personhandwritten letterreference to cleopatraburning a letteryear 1888heir to the thronepeddlerfreemasonryprince of walesopium denqueen victoriastreet prostitutionbuckingham palacehuman anatomyblowing a whistlefemale mutilationurban gothicwhitechapel londondestroying evidenceobeliskuterusbegins with a quotationman slaps a mansobbing femalesurgical instrumentshuman mutilationsuspended policemanbig benhandednesscostume horrorhouse flywhitechapelbritish monarchymasonic lodgeworkhousepolice whistleward of the statewalking into a trapchief inspectorcoins on eyespolice officer on suspensioneating grapesprince edward albert victor (See All) |
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedysuspensesupernaturalfairy talesword and sorcerydark fantasysword and fantasybased on fairy tale |
| Themes: | murderdeathloverevengesurrealismkidnappingmarriagebetrayalfearescapemonsterherodeceptionmagicanger …obsessionsupernatural powerredemptionguiltinsanitygriefevilunrequited loveexecutionhopegreedpaniccouragenear death experienceregretmurder of family (See All) |
| Locations: | woodsforestchurchsnowvillagecastlecampfire |
| Characters: | babysoldierhostagesister sister relationshipthieftough guywarrioraction herolittle girllittle boy |
| Story: | sword fightheavy rainswordhorsecorpseknifeflashbackcharacter name in titlebloodviolencesequelbare chested malekissfightexplosion …chasesurprise endingvoice over narrationbeatingfistfightmirrorshot in the chestface slapshot in the headrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facebattlebrawlshowdownhand to hand combatsecond parthallucinationrivercombatsubjective cameragood versus evilorphancandleambushaxemassacremountainmontagebridgearmyimpalementmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestsnakefalse accusationno opening creditsanti herobirddisarming someoneone man armychild in perilfictional wardouble crosskingcreaturefemme fatalenecklacetransformationon the runtrainingflash forwardskinny dippingone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backprologuescreamingattackfantasy sequencefugitivemissionkicked in the facedeath of childtough girlscene during end creditsmanipulationthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutwaterfallflowerprofanitylove interestqueenmonkeybattlefieldpowerstylized violencechessiceeavesdroppingtraitorgoldwolffireplacebow and arrowburned aliverevelationhead buttspearassassination attemptlooking at oneself in a mirrorquestcatfighthelmetspin offkicked in the stomachvillainessjumping from heightfrogirishfaked deathmind controlforbidden lovetorchaction heroineanimal attackback from the deadbar fightpresumed deadfemale warriorguarddwarfreverse footageshielddiamondvisiontarget practicebraverycrossbowfight to the deathfairydual wieldmercilessnessresurrectiondark humorsuper villainimmortalityrowboattime lapse photographypunched in the chestengagementbooby trapaerial shotknife fightdeerpassionate kisskingdomblack magicburned to deathowltelekinesisstick fightprequelpalacetelepathyimprisonmentheroismhappy endingfemale soldierfinal showdownworld dominationcomic reliefshot with an arrowmegalomaniacyoung version of characterarcherycrownfortresshearing voicesnarcissismtavernreluctant herotentacleman kills a womanmacguffinwoman kills a manaltered version of studio logogoblinstabbed in the shoulderbleeding to deathevil womanarchertragic lovedeath of familywoman fights a manwarlordsorceresscoup d'etatwoman slaps a manmind readingone woman armybo staffimprovised weaponchainsanimal killingrock climbinghalf brotheranti heroineglowing eyeschild abductionsecret lovethronepower strugglescottish accenthorse drawn carriagenetbanishmentsuit of armoraxe fightsurprise during end creditsorigin of herochild soldierflaming arrowstudio logo segues into filmdukeman fights a womantrackercoronationnarcissistmohawk haircutcaught in a netfemale thieftailrope bridgethrown from heightcloakevil laughterreference to snow whitefreeze to deathevil queenbackflipsentenced to deathelkmagical mirrormeltingsororicidemagical creatureaxe throwingbrothers grimmtunicprequel and sequelblack bloodsnow queen (See All) |
1882, New Mexico Territory. Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch are itinerant lawmen, hired by desperate towns as marshal and deputy. The city fathers of Appaloosa hire them after Randall Bragg, a newly-arrived rancher with money and a gang of thugs, disrupts commerce and kills three local lawmen. Cole an …d Hitch contrive to arrest Bragg and bring him to trial, but hanging him proves difficult. Meanwhile, a widow has arrived in town, Allison French, pretty, refined, and good-natured. Virgil falls hard, and it seems mutual, but there may be more to Allie than meets the eye. Can friendship and skill with a gun overcome a pernicious villain and green-eyed jealousy? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | rapemurderdeathfriendshiprevengekidnappinginfidelitybetrayaljealousydrinkingfeardrunkennessunfaithfulnessrivalryjustice |
| Mood: | ambivalence |
| Locations: | barrestauranttrainhotelsmall towncourtroomcampfirenew mexicobar shootoutnew girl in town |
| Characters: | friendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyprostitutehostagelawyerlove trianglebest friendnative americanwaitressbiblesheriffcousin cousin relationshipmayor …ex soldierwriter directoractor director writer (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1880s |
| Story: | eye witnesswitnesscourtdueltrialhorseone word titlefemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nudityviolencemale rear nuditybare chested malegun …kissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpistolvoice over narrationshootoutbeatingshot to deathunderwearfoodmirrorshot in the chestface slapshotgunpunched in the facedrinkarrestgunfightshootingbookshowdownrifleheld at gunpointcafepianojailrevolverriversurvivalnewspapereatingwidowprisonerjudgepolice officer killedsearchcigar smokingshot in the legbartendercharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologuecowboywritten and directed by cast memberreadingopening action sceneringhangingstreet shootoutdirected by starpianistpursuitdeath of husbandhorse ridingshot in the armtrustredheadhenchmanloyaltykilling an animalspearlawjail cellcampproduced by directormexican standofftelescopepartnergunshot woundkicked in the crotchdark herorivalbathingcaneminedark pastlooking at self in mirrorranchtragic herocontractsidekicktestimonypistol whiptwo man armyquick drawdouble barreled shotgungunslingerhired killersaloondeputybullet woundmurder witnessold westwindmillbadgetelegramrepeated linelimpiowahorse and wagonmain character shotvillain arrestedwinchester riflesecret pastcurtainstagecoachammunitionbrief female nuditylaw enforcementtrain conductorwalking stickrancheru.s. marshalwater towerdilemmaleg braceambiguityouthousecougarmarshaltown name in titleproduced by actorsentenced to deathapachepardonescape from custodyteeth knocked outkilling a horsecivil war veterannative american attackmountain lionshooting a horsechinese immigrantlong underwearlaw and orderconflicted herohouse constructionriver battlefrontier justicesquawrope around neckapache tribepeacekeeperbathing in a riverrailroad trestlereference to ralph waldo emersonpost american civil war (See All) |
After an attempted assassination on Ambassador Han, Inspector Lee and Detective Carter are back in action as they head to Paris to protect a French woman with knowledge of the Triads' secret leaders. Lee also holds secret meetings with a United Nations authority, but his personal struggles with a Ch …inese criminal mastermind named Kenji, which reveals that it's Lee's long-lost...brother. But their race will take them across the city, from the depths of the Paris underground to the breathtaking heights of the Eiffel Tower, as they fight to outrun the world's most deadly criminals and save the day. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsbuddy comedy |
| Themes: | suicidemurderdeathkidnappingheroself sacrificechinese mafia |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | hospitalbarhotelmotorcycleairplanelos angeles californiaparis francenightclubtaxielevatorfrancetaxi driversewercar bombcar motorcycle chase …hotel fightsex in a hotel (See All) |
| Characters: | japanesehusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipafrican americantattoobrother brother relationshipdancerhostagetough guyaction herohitmanasianpolice detectivevillain …sniperfrenchchineseamericanamerican abroadpolice shootoutsniper riflesamurai swordchinese abroad (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightkatanaduelswordknifesexfemale nuditynumber in titlebloodviolencesequeldogsingingchase …pistoltelephone callshootoutdigit in titleblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestface slaprescuepunched in the facegunfightbrawlthongfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatcar crashnumbered sequelguitarkung fushot in the backfoot chaseorphanassassinambushtied to a chairexploding carmodelnunscantily clad femaledisarming someoneassassinationthird partlatex gloveshotel roomkaratemissionkicked in the faceconvertiblespeechdeath of brotherbodyguardmartial artistwigtied upsemiautomatic pistolshot in the armcasinoeuropestylized violenceak 47africantraditionuzicard gamemartial arts masterspearassassination attemptrace relationsvillainessimpersonationclubpart of trilogyinterracial friendshipcrushed to deathpromisewoman in jeopardyinterracial romancebuddyfanbackstagehit in the crotchfalling to deathsibling rivalrythrown through a windowparachutesexy womantough copbalconyknife throwingdressing roomsword duelloss of brotherpolitical corruptionshaved headfemale assassindesert eaglenews reportertranslatorflagbloopers during creditsfountaineiffel tower paristwo man armygun held to headglockbillboardtraffic jambuddy coptriadaccidental shootingpartial female nudityambassadorbaseball capsubmachine gunmaverick copwoman in lingerietraffic accidentwoman fights a manfrenchmanwoman slaps a manbo stafftommy gunwu shulapdthrown from a carwoman wearing black lingerienethit with a chairbuddy moviecut armafrican american protagonistindiana jonespolice protagoniststreet performermotorcycle crashbrother versus brothertall manphone bookhotel lobbyinter culturalledgeairport securityhk 5 machine gunmartial arts schoolrubber gloveschild martial artsbald womanear bleedingempty gunanal probefrench flagdog urinationtraffic coploudmouthman woman fightconsuldriving a car without a doorreference to bonnie and clydedemotionfalsettomusical revuesafety nettai chi swordkarate schooltattoo on headfolding fan (See All) |
After another hard night at McCool's, bartender Randy runs into Jewel. The seductive lady seems to have evaded a rape pretty closely, and when the man comes back, she puts a bullet in his head. After all these events (and others), Randy takes Jewel home, and the two become a couple. Yet Jewel begins … to develop into a very demanding girlfriend and drives Randy into committing crimes for her and her elaborate lifestyle. Randy's cousin Carl is driven crazy by Randy's incredibly sexy girl as well as the investigating officer, Detective Dehling. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedyheist |
| Themes: | rapemurderdeathrevengedrinkingdrunkennessinvestigationincestseductionrobberytheftobsession |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalbarchurchcarbusmotelcatholic churchcar theft |
| Characters: | priesthusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipdetectivepolicemanlawyerthiefreference to godlustpsychiatrist …catholiccousin cousin relationshipcatholic priest (See All) |
| Story: | contradictory accountsmultiple perspectivescouplepsychiclieflashbacksexfemale nudityf ratednuditynumber in titlebloodviolencebondage …gunleg spreadingpantiespistoltelephone callvoice over narrationpunctuation in titleshootoutshot to deathunderwearurinationface slapshot in the headshotgunwatching tvdrinkshootingbeerapostrophe in titletelephonecleavagegay slurassassinscantily clad femalefemme fatalebartenderflash forwardargumentblack pantiescover upflowersattempted rapedomestic violencemanipulationtwinwhippinggirl in pantiesno pantiesbreaking and enteringdressstealingwatching a movietherapistaccidental deathwristwatchone night standsadomasochisms&mstealing a carburglaryobesitywhipblack eyewedding ringbarbecuebruisedesert eagleset upleatherdvdstandoffredheaded womanself defensecar washhired killerdepartment storeseductressperfumegarbage truckdumpsterironingpole dancerold housematerialismliquor storebingoboom boxmissourisnowglobest. louis missourispit takerestraining orderwashing a cardodge vipersexual manipulationlift skirtbikini car washfeathershome decoratingreference to the village peopletoilet plungerclapperdvd playershoeprintmouth sprayreference to mark mcguire (See All) |
Epic adventure Exodus: Gods and Kings is the story of one man's daring courage to take on the might of an empire. Using state of the art visual effects and 3D immersion, Scott brings new life to the story of the defiant leader Moses as he rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 600,000 … slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyepicchrist allegorybiblical |
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengesurrealismreligionpoliticsfearescapeweddingfuneraldeath of fatherbrutalityparanoiagriefillness …faithhopecrueltypanicdyingfreedomcouragehuntingstarvationcooking over a campfire (See All) |
| Mood: | raindarkness |
| Locations: | beachboatdesertvillagefarmshipcavecampfirestormship explosion |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipsoldiersister sister relationshipthiefjewishreference to godinterracial relationshipchristianity …little boybibleuncle nephew relationshipfishermanbaby boyfacial tattoo (See All) |
| Story: | sword fightheavy rainstoryhonestydaggerlieswordhorsecorpseknifebloodviolencebondagedogbare chested male …kissfightexplosionchasesurprise endingfirecryingshot to deathfoodshot in the chestrescuebattlearrestfalling from heightshowdownhand to hand combatrunninginterrogationhallucinationcombatshot in the backsubjective cameraspysurvivalassassincandleold manaxemountainmontageeatingarmyimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestsnakefishapologyno opening creditsunderwater scenekingsearchshot in the legdrowningpainflash forwardperson on fireattackliarrace against timestatuetentknocked outdeath of childlightninghangingpursuitdeath of sonthreatthreatened with a knifechickengeneralwhippingcowtrustarsonbattlefieldprincerioteavesdroppingdestinysabotagedestructionbow and arrowkilling an animalspearassassination attemptmass murderhelmetslaverydiseaseragebeardhidingfrogsheepparadetorchanimal attackmilkgoatcrushed to deathbroken legslaveeaten aliveguardpromiseshieldsufferingthunderconstruction siteloss of sonstabbed in the throategyptironyshot in the faceprophecydelusionexilehit on the headsibling rivalrybelief in godarmorclifftribedead boypalacehorseback ridingcameltombsaving a lifebarking dogsunsetjudaismmummydead animaldoubttreasoncrocodileplagueshoutingstabbed in the armwelltornadoseagullhearing voicesflyfilm starts with textpyramidadopted sonsense of smellsword and sandalstabbed in the shoulderempireshot in the throatarchermaggotcaravanstabbed in the facefather son reunionwaking upmilitary trainingmonumentman on firehorse and wagonshepherdfloggingancient egyptvillain not really dead clichethronehebrewoverhead shotchantinglootingcatastrophemercylambfalling off a cliffcobraquarryflaming arrowrunning for your lifemessengerhusband wife reunionegyptiandead babyguerilla warfarepharaohgallowssandstormembroiderydead fishtidal wavebased on the bibleexodusomenkiss on the foreheadwalking in the rainmarriage ceremonysphinxgrapeanimal sacrificechariotclappingvenomemancipationlanceswarmencampmentbedouinpriestesscarrying a dead bodydivine interventionold testamentreference to abrahampassovertalking to godweavingeldermosesbuilding explosioncatfishinhumanityadvisorbolt upright after nightmarecavalry chargecovered wagonwading in watergiant wavereunited familylocustnile riverpublic hangingburning a dead bodyadopted brothercradleface paintinghaillandslideloomoxenmudslidered seaspinning wheelhorse drawn wagonshiveringmountain roadten commandmentstrampled to deathviceroycrocodile attackact of godboildeath of a horseescape from slaveryseditionvolley of arrowsbiblical plaguesburning bushcamp sitesword held to throatdead duckgrand vizierox cartcanaanwedding vowsbody soreswarm of insects (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: | martial artsindependent filmcult filmblack comedyslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengekidnappingbetrayalescapegangsterherodeceptionangerbrutalityhumiliationhome invasionpolice corruptionnear death experience |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | swimming poolmotorcyclebustaxiurban settingapartmentpolice stationpolice cartruckrooftopchinaslumbus driverrooftop fight |
| Characters: | policeboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officerdetectivepolicemanhostagelawyertough guywarrioraction herohitmanpolice detectivesecretarypolice shootoutpolice chase …actor director writerpolice officer taken hostage (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | sword fightstorykatanawitnesscourttrialswordknifenuditybloodmale nudityviolencetwo word titlebare chested malefight …photographexplosionchasesurprise endingpistolshowertelephone callcell phoneshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facecomputerwritten by directorarrestgunfightbrawlshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbirthdaycar crashhandcuffsrevolverfightingcriminaltelephonekung fugood versus evilfoot chasebound and gaggedambushmontagemixed martial artsweapontied to a chairfalse accusationjudgedisarming someoneone man armyhit by a cardouble crossbirthday partypolice officer killednews reportlatex glovesattempted murderone against manyorganized crimebeaten to deathpay phoneumbrellaundercoverproduct placementrace against timekicked in the facebaseball batopening action sceneactor shares first name with characterstreet shootoutdirected by starbodyguardmartial artistautomobilefirst partthreatened with a knifesemiautomatic pistolcowcorrupt copstylized violencehenchmancrime bossbirthday cakefalling down stairsmartial arts masterdestructionhead buttelectronic music scorecoplawhong kongoverallskicked in the stomachvideotapephone boothpress conferencejumping from heightparking garagechop sockymasked mangun battlethugwoman in jeopardydamsel in distressmisunderstandingshopping mallframe uppunched in the chestundercover coptough copbody landing on a carpublic humiliationpolice inspectorsports carchloroformwritten by starnewspaper clippingdrug lordframed for murdermob bosshit with a baseball batkung fu fightingswordsmanface maskfinal 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) |
Rowena Price is a muckraking reporter for a New York paper. When her story about a closeted gay Senator who preaches family values is spiked, she quits and soon finds herself investigating the grisly murder of a childhood friend. Her friend had been dumped by ad exec Harrison Hill, so he's Rowena's …prime suspect. Rowena gets a job at the ad agency as a temp, and she's soon the object of Hill's attentions. She's helped in her subterfuge by Miles Haley, a friend at the paper who has a secret thing for her. Everyone, it seems, has secrets, including Hill, who must keep his affairs from his wife - her money fuels his lifestyle. Murder will out? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | psycho thrillererotic thriller |
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshipinfidelityadulterydrinkingdeceptionseductionextramarital affairdeath of fatherobsessionparanoiablackmailguiltunfaithfulness …surveillancemurder investigationchildhood trauma (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirnightmaremurder trial |
| Locations: | new york citybartrainbathtubtaxielevatorkitchencourtroom |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoofemale protagonistgirlpolicemanlawyerbest friendkiller …interracial relationshipsecretarychildhood friendamateur detective (See All) |
| Story: | eye witnessstorywitnesscourttrialdead bodycorpseflashbacksexfemale nuditybloodinterviewphotographparty …surprise endingpantiesshowertelephone callcell phoneblood splattermirrorcomputerdrinksecretvomitinglingeriesex standing upreporternewspaperstabbingstabbed in the chestinternetsubwaychild abusedrawingdouble crossbathfemme fataleold womanlatex glovesgravestalkerbeaten to deathfired from the jobpoisonundercoverproduct placementcover upmanipulationamerican flaglaptoppolicewomannewspaper headlinecloseted homosexualred dressloss of friendstabbed in the stomachmorgueassaultgossipsadomasochismparking garagewomanizerfollowing someoneburialdead womantensionco workeradvertisingsexual harassmentaerial shotdead mane mailwedding ringtuxedoabusive fatherlooking at self in mirrorfemale reporternude woman murderedfamily secretframed for murdermannequinunfaithful husbandbeing followedinvestigatorassumed identityeyesubway stationchild molestationjurymind gamequitting a jobcomputer hackergiving a toastobsessive lovesushifatal attractiontextingbmwinternet chatshrinemarital infidelitynew york skylineinternet datingu.s. senatorhackingadvertising agencyinterninvestigative reporterpersonal assistantnewspaper editorverdictfrottagefemale artistadvertising executivecadaverunfaithful boyfriendadulterous husbandphilandererpseudonymold people's homeshallow graveblown coverjealous wifefireplace pokerclosing credits sequencedead woman in morgueplanted evidenceweeping womantemp workerretina scanfixationcalla lilycaught spyingheineken beerpornography addictsecurity checkexpert witnessinternet chatroomreebokgay politiciandilated pupilstokervictoria's secrethiding a body (See All) |
In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival ma …gicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedysteampunk |
| Themes: | suicidemurderdeathlovefriendshiprevengekidnappinginfidelitybetrayaladulteryprisonpregnancydrinkingfeardrunkenness …funeraldeceptionmagicextramarital affairangerobsessiongriefunfaithfulnessrivalryexecutiontheatredeath of wifepanicwilderness (See All) |
| Mood: | rainambiguous ending |
| Locations: | woodsforestbarrestauranttrainhotelsnowcemeterysmall townlondon englandwatercourtroomstorm |
| Characters: | babyhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboygirlpolice officerpolicemanactorlawyerlittle girllittle boydaughter …chinesefatheramericanaunt nephew relationshipself inflicted injury (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1900s1890s |
| Story: | gatecourttrialdead bodyhorsecorpseflashbackbased on novelbloodtwo word titlebare chested malegunphotographtitle spoken by charactersurprise ending …pistolfirevoice over narrationshot to deathshot in the chestshotguncatdrinksecretfalling from heightlettershootingheld at gunpointbeerlingeriecafejailhandcuffsrevolvercandleold manaxemountaindisguisemontageprisonernonlinear timelinejudgeno opening creditsbirdcoffinvoice overgraveyarddrowninggunshotflash forwardtheaterargumentcostumechampagnelightninghangingdiarydeath of brotherhairy chesttrapstagecharacter says i love youshot in the armtwinsacrificetrustapplauseropeentertainmentsabotagefireplacebulletkilling an animalrevelationcagefameperformancejail cellmagicianloss of loved onemorgueagentlossservantaudiencefaked deathtorchbroken legguardattorneysevered fingerthundermourninginventorbackstageimpostorpartnershovelwizardtheatre audiencemakeupevidencefogcanetied feetblind manlanternbroken armhorse and carriagecoinframed for murderteleportationmain character diesposterplaying cardsdoppelgangervictorian eraillusionstage showelectricitywifemagic trickburied alivenotebookbandagetwist endingjournalseancetelling someone to shut upinventiontombstoneperformerwatchdouble barreled shotguncoloradotwin brotherdrunkardshow businesshusbandnewspaper articletavernassistantbusiness cardfinger cut offshot in the handhanged manchainedenglishmanentertaineranimal experimentationcarouseldead birdlimpin medias resblack catdeath by drowningtrapdoorhorse and wagoncockney accentsledgehammerdeath by gunshotfake moustacheflashback within a flashbackcasketfake accentlockdovetop hatarm slingcryptfalling through the floorflintlock pistoldoubleprotective malestagecoachmistlight bulbshacklestransportationdevotionhand injuryillusionistman wearing a wigoil lampbaby carriagebroken fingergallowsgeneratorheadstonehanged womanransackinghidden identitylimpingstopwatchtheatrical agentdualitystage magicianhand woundsame actor playing two characterslocksmithsolicitoractor playing dual roleelectric fencecanarymagician's assistantlightbulbcompetitorexecution by hangingmachinerydying repeatedlywater tankreference to thomas edisonlookalikesame actor playing two characters simultaneously on screenhuman duplicationpledgeartificial humancondemned to deathyear 1899duplicatepantaloonarm in a slingsleight of handencryptionhangman's noosecoin trickduplicationprotective fathershowmanfingers shot offholding someone's head underwateridentity swappingdoor keyfalling through a staircasestage actvoice over diaryelectrical generatorhansom cabparallel montageunderwater escapefake hangingshowmanshipfinger injuryroyal albert hall londonworkhousebookingbouncing a balluncertainty principlecolorado springs coloradoprestigerubber ballgymnastic ringscatching a bulletroyal albert hall (See All) |
At the turn of the century, the young lord Vlad and his family live a peaceful life ruling over their small kingdom, but when a Turk warlord demands from Vlad a thousand boys and his son to create an army Vlad seeks a terrible power that will allow him to protect his kingdom and family from the Turk …s at a terrible cost. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedychrist allegory |
| Themes: | suicidemurderdeathloverevengesurrealismkidnappingbetrayalfeardeceptionbrutalitysupernatural powerdeath of motherhopedeath of wife …self sacrificemythologynear death experience (See All) |
| Locations: | woodsforestchurchlondon englandcastlecave |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipsoldierhostagetough guyvampirewarrioraction heroself mutilationex soldierself healingblood lust |
| Period: | 15th century |
| Story: | sword fightheavy rainswordhorsecorpseknifeflashbackcharacter name in titlebloodviolencebare chested maleexplosionchasesurprise endingfire …voice over narrationbeatingblood splatterrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facebattlefalling from heightshowdownhand to hand combatrunningdemonrivercombatsubjective cameragood versus evilcandleambushaxemassacremountainthroat slittingarmyimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestmapno opening creditsanti heroone man armychild in periltransformationon the runflash forwardattempted murderone against manylegendcursestabbed in the backscreamingperson on firecharacter's point of view camera shottentevil manlightningskeletonshot in the shoulderscarcrossthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutsevered armgeneralbare chested male bondagerefugeesubtitled scenebattlefieldfreeze frameprincestylized violencemaniacdestinywolfbow and arrowburned alivehead buttspeargothichelmetcrucifixloss of wifespiderskulltorchmonkburialanimal attackback from the deadcannonshieldhaunted by the pastreincarnationinvasionstabbed in the throatanimated sequencehatredresurrectionevacuationfalling to deathimmortalitythunderstormstabbed in the legdark heromedieval timesrainstormdeerarmorknife throwingsiegekingdomtragic heroblack magicburned to deathpigeonprequelbatyellingdraculamonasteryromaniasuper strengthtowerstreet marketworld dominationcrownhearing voicesfall from heightbitten in the neckeastercaperighteous rageturkishimmortalshapeshiftingwarlordvampirismmountain climbingarmy baseglowing eyesarmorydeal with the devilthronex rayed skeletonregenerationhorse drawn carriagescrolltarantulasuit of armordecomposing bodysuper speedstabbed in the foottransylvaniadrinking bloodchild soldierflaming arrowmessengercoming out of retirementfall to deathfangssunlightoutnumberedsilversultanturkbegins with narrationfangcrucifix pendanttunicwooden stakebuilding firex ray visionheat visionfaustianwater wheelsilver coinsupervillian originswarm of batsarmy on the march (See All) |
After being captured by Turks during the Crusades, Robin of Locksley and a Moor, Azeem, escape back to England, where Azeem vows to remain until he repays Robin for saving his life. Meanwhile, Robin's father, a nobleman loyal to King Richard the Lionhearted, has been murdered by the brutal Sheriff o …f Nottingham, who helped install Richard's treacherous brother, Prince John, as king while Richard is overseas fighting the Crusades. When Robin returns home, he vows to avenge his father's death and restore Richard to the throne. Even though Maid Marian, his childhood friend, cannot help him, he escapes to the Forest of Sherwood where he joins a band of exiled villagers and becomes their leader. With their help he attempts to cleanse the land of the evil that the Sheriff has spread. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | sword and sorceryswashbuckler |
| Themes: | murderfriendshippregnancytortureweddingmagicrobberytheftcourageprison escapemurder of father |
| Mood: | poetic justice |
| Locations: | forestvillageenglandcastle |
| Characters: | priestbabysingerthiefwarrioraction herowitchcousin cousin relationshippregnant wifepoaching |
| Story: | sword fight12th centurydaggerduelswordhorseknifefemale nuditymale nuditymale rear nuditydogexplosionshowerfirefistfight …shot in the chestface slapshot in the headrescuebare buttfalling from heightlettershowdownhand to hand combatrivercombatshot in the backgood versus evilcleavageambushstabbingstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestdisarming someonekingdangerperson on fireattackpassionstatuekicked in the faceattempted rapedeath of brotherchildbirthloss of fatherarsonbattlefieldprincegoldbow and arrowstabbed in the stomachrebelknighttorchguardcrossbowhit in the crotchrowboatstabbed in the legmedieval timesoutlawknife throwingraidsiegesword duelarrowstick fighthorseback ridingswordsmanwedding ceremonypeasantrobberbreadshot with an arrowjerusalemarcheryhideoutadventure herofalling into watercrashing through a windowfriends who live togethersword and sandalbarbarianarchermiddle ageenglishmanfacial scaroutlaw gangmiddle agesbutt slapwriting a letterman on fireforced marriagemasshalf brothershot with a bow and arrowhorse chasemedallionbattle axecousinflaming arrowenglishwomanfall to deathkrav magawhite horsestained glass windowdevil worshipinterrupted weddinggunpowderstabbed with a swordmelonstabbed in the heartwind chimereturn homecatholic masskilled with a swordagainst the oddsballadeermistletoecrusadesking of englandsitting in a treesword and shieldfacial cutdeath of cousincorrupt priestman murders a womanface woundfacial injurykneed in the crotchstabbed with a spearpublic hangingsaved from hangingspitting in someone's faceblack horseblood oathmoorsthrown out a windowfriarkilled with an arrownottingham englandhorseback chasehot candle waxriver battlemass hangingscars on backhiding in a treeantlerhit with a stickholding one's hand over someone's mouthvow of revengewoman slaps a womancut on faceoutdoor weddingdeer antlersplantagenetheld at sword pointswordsmanship1100senglish nobilityinability to swimquarterstaffreference to the prodigal sonvillage set on firepushed through a windowcan't swimcutting the palm of one's handdrum rollface scarsword held to throatunable to swim1190sband of outlawsexploding barrelfather's gravemurder of cousinstolen horsedagger held to throatlife debtscimitarsherwood forestchildbirth complicationking richard ioutlaw hideoutstabbed with a dagger (See All) |
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. In Japan, however, he manages to escape. As they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia sce …ne and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game the Japanese way. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsindependent filmcult filmsuspense |
| Themes: | murderlovefriendshipgangsterherotheftpsychopathbrutalitymafia |
| Mood: | raingoreneo noir |
| Locations: | japannew york cityrestaurantmotorcyclenightclubmotorcycle chasefight in restaurant |
| Characters: | policedetectivetough guyaction herohitmanpolice detectiveamerican abroadpolice chase |
| Story: | katana swordsword fightbloodviolencetwo word titlekisscigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterchasesurprise endingpistolshootoutblood splatterfistfightmachine gun …blondeshotgunbattlegunfightbrawlshowdownhand to hand combatsunglassesf worddecapitationfoot chaseambushnew yorkdisguisestabbingdeath of friendthroat slittingmixed martial artsexploding carsevered headdisarming someonepolice officer killedorganized crimemartial artisttrapsemiautomatic pistolstylized violencecrime bossmartial arts masterhead buttculture clashgun fugun battlepump action shotgunsevered fingerkaraokeyakuzatough copparking lotdesert eaglestabbed in the handkendogang wartwo man armygang violencebuddy copfinger cut offgraphic violenceblademotorcycle gangairlinerchopsticksruthlessnessstreet racingpolice protagonisthostessexploding motorcycleinternal affairsdeath of partnerbustcounterfeitpolice badgecounterfeit moneyosaka japanwooden sworddishonorextradition28 year oldhonest cop (See All) |
When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trail begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants t …o believe what Father Moore says is true. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | christian horror |
| Themes: | murderdeathreligiondrinkingdrunkennessinvestigationsupernatural powerillnessmental illnessfaitheviltraumastarvationthe devil |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestaurantchurchsnowrural settingfarmcourtroom |
| Characters: | priestfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorteenage girlfemale protagonistpolicemandancerlawyerchristian …christianitybiblecatholicanthropologistreligious statue (See All) |
| Story: | witnesscourttrialhorseknifeflashbackcharacter name in titledancingphotographtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingbased on true storytelephone callcar accidentwatching tv …catdrinklettercafecollegepianodemonhallucinationreference to jesus christprayersciencegood versus evilhalloweenstabbingsnakejudgehit by a carritualgraveyardgravescreamingpay phoneumbrellapossessiondolllightningpianistcrosssubtitled sceneocculttv newsspiritinjurytape recordertied to a bedjail cellcrucifixpsychologypsychologistschizophreniaclockdebatethunderministerstabbed in the neckbroken glassreference to satanvoice over letterdemonic possessionpsychoticexorcismreflectiondormitorytestimonytombstonefarmhousejurytape recordinghearing voicesinsane asylumcatholicismcornfieldtavernpsychiatrycoincidencestableprosecutorseizurescholarshipanthropologychapelriteanorexiaspoondetentionreference to the virgin maryschizophrenicmolestationepilepsylocketpsychosisholy watermartinispiritualismburningwomen's bathroomlaw firmforkmoral ambiguitytv cameradorm roomelectroshock therapyverdictsnorricammysticserpenttrick or treatreligion versus sciencefalling out a windowthrown through a windshieldexpertomenmedical examinercrisis of consciencemalnutritiontranquilizerneurologycatatoniafly the insectstigmataneurologistagnosticbarbed wire fencespeaking in tonguesmethodistepitaphreference to neroeating an insectabnormal psychologyhypersensitivityvocal cordsaramaicinitialsreference to belialarchdioceseunseen forcewitching hour (See All) |
It's a heroic tale of three blood brothers and their struggle in the midst of war and political upheaval. It is based on "The Assassination of Ma," a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) story about the killing of general Ma Xinyi. The story was filmed by Zhang Che in 1973 as The Blood Brothers.
| Subgenre: | martial artshistorical event |
| Themes: | murderrevengebetrayaladulterymilitary |
| Locations: | villagerural settingchina |
| Characters: | soldierlove trianglewarriorchinese |
| Period: | 19th century1860s1870s |
| Story: | sword fightstorybanditswordhorsecorpsebloodviolencevoice over narrationremakebattleriflehand to hand combatkung fuassassin …ambushmassacrearmyprisonerstabbed in the chestassassinationritualuniformtrapbrothergeneralkillingbattlefieldcivil wartraitorbow and arrowsurvivorrebellionambitionguardintrigueunfaithful wifehungerprisoner of warslaughtersiegearrogancepalacecontractbeheadingshot with an arrowgovernorfortressarcherbrotherhoodritewarlordsurrenderbanquetmarchbeijing chinaoathconvoydevastationprocessionsurprise attackcollapsearmy generalempresspolitical intriguedeath of main charactercanonrebelliousnessman kills womanillicit affairchinese operachinese historyfood shortageciviliandynastyman murders a womanblood oathblood brothersnanjing chinastabbing a womanqing dynastyblood brothermain characters killed offforbidden city (See All) |
A newlywed couple Ben and Jane move to Japan for a promising job opportunity - a fashion shoot in Tokyo. During their trip on a dark forest road they experience a tragic car accident, leading to the death of a young local girl. Upon regaining consciousness, they find no trace of her body. A bit dist …raught the couple arrives in Tokyo to begin their new life. Meanwhile Ben begins noticing strange white blurs in many of his fashion shoot photographs. Jane believes that the blurs are actually spirit photography of the dead girl who they hit on the road, and that she may be seeking vengeance. (Read More)
| Themes: | ghostrapesuicidedeathrevengedrunkennessobsession |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | japanforestnew york citywedding party |
| Characters: | japanesehusband wife relationshipphotographeramerican abroadex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship |
| Story: | couplecorpseone word titleflashbacksexbloodphotographsurprise endingcell phonedreamcar accidentremakecamerafalling from heightvomiting …modelhit by a carpainstalkerelectrocutionactor shares first name with characterspiritcowboy hatloss of friendjumping from heightbrooklyn new york cityphoto shoottokyo japanmental hospitalgang rapeshadowdark pastapparitioncremationsubway stationpictureevil spirithoneymoonpolaroidx rayrazor bladeroad accidentfashion modeldarkroommysterious womanold photographnewlywednew yorkerwedding cakepublic phoneculture shockeye injurymagazine editorpiggy back ridefalling off a balconymount fujisubway ridewoman scorned (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: | martial artscult filmdystopia |
| Themes: | rapesuicidemurderdeathrevengebetrayalherobrutalitywrestlingsurveillancegreeddeath of wife |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | airplanejungle |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptough guyaction hero |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | storyduelhorsecorpseknifebloodviolencetitle spoken by characterexplosionchasepistolshootoutshot to deathblood splatterfistfight …machine gunshot in the chestface slapshotgunpunched in the facecamerabattlegunfightbrawlfalling from heightvomitingshowdownhand to hand combatbombislandcombatshot in the backf wordfoot chaseambushstrangulationthroat slittingimpalementstabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestinternetdisarming someoneone man armydouble crosscigar smokingone 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 neckpunched in the stomachkicked 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) |
Wealthy, brilliant, and meticulous Ted Crawford, a structural engineer in Los Angeles, shoots his wife and entraps her lover. He signs a confession; at the arraignment, he asserts his rights to represent himself and asks the court to move immediately to trial. The prosecutor is Willy Beachum, a hots …hot who's soon to join a fancy civil-law firm, told by everyone it's an open and shut case. Crawford sees Beachum's weakness, the hairline fracture of his character: Willy's a winner. The engineer sets in motion a clockwork crime with all the objects moving in ways he predicts. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensepsycho thriller |
| Themes: | suicidemurderdeathloverevengeinfidelityjealousyadulteryprisoninvestigationextramarital affairangerpsychopathobsessionunfaithfulness …theatredeath of wifewealthcheating (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirmurder trial |
| Locations: | hospitalswimming poolhotelhelicopterlos angeles californiaairportelevatorpolice carcourtroomofficemotel |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicesingerpolice officernursedetectivepolicemanlawyersecretaryolder man younger woman relationshipemployer employee relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipengineerolder man younger man relationshipblood revenge |
| Story: | witnesscourttriallieone word titlebloodgunsex scenefightsingingsurprise endingshowertelephone callcell phoneblood splatter …shot in the headarrestshootingjailswimmingoperaconcertold manmansionjudgecoffeegunshotconfessionattempted murderliarpay phoneproduct placementrace against timemanipulationclass differencescheating wifecorrupt copgaragepoembulleteggcomapatientworking classassaultfemale singerviolinambitionwhiskeycrime scenesurveillance cameraunfaithful wifeshot in the facetheatre audiencesculptureevidencetuxedopublic humiliationbrushing teethsports cararroganceprivate investigatorsouthern accentthanksgivinglaptop computervillain played by lead actorinvestigatorloss of jobtestimonystandoffgardenerx raymind gamenarcissismdistrict attorneyglasshollywood signprosecutorporschemurder of wifeoverhead camera shotsurrenderegocrime of passiontauntingcourthouseengineeringlaw firmsnorricamwatching someonelife supportrestraining orderswitchcheating on husbandlegal systemcold blooded murderplanting evidenceprosecutionemployer employee sexthanksgiving dinnercriminal justicecold blooded killeruxoricideacquittalbattle of witspull upsburning clothingyoung wifemurder weaponevidence tamperingcrime scene investigationintensive carepublic defendercorporate laddercourt orderwitness for the prosecutionbrassreading poetrycunningmurder accusationprosecuting attorneyaeronauticscorporate lawyercorporate politicspublic prosecutordefending oneself in courtplane wreckagecalifornia flagsecond honeymoondeputy district attorneycorporate intriguehusband shoots wifenote slid under doordragging dead bodyegg shell (See All) |
This Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war--both in the field and on the home front. Captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left behind. This is a tale of hope, longing, redemption, second chances, and faith.
| Subgenre: | epictragic romance |
| Themes: | rapemurderdeathlovefriendshiprevengechristmasjealousypregnancydrinkingtorturedrunkennesslonelinesstheftdeath of father …illnessdyingblindnesshunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | woodsforesthospitaltrainchurchsnowboatrural settingfarmcampfireusa |
| Characters: | babyfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorgirlsoldiermusicianthiefnative americansniper |
| Period: | winter19th century1860s |
| Story: | banditdead bodyhorsecorpseknifeflashbackfemale nuditybased on novelbloodfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlegunsex scenekiss …female rear nudityphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingpistolshootoutshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfoodmirrorshot in the chestblondeshotgundrinkbattlelettershootingbookvomitingriflehand to hand combatpianoprayerrevolvercombatshot in the backmassacremountainwomanthroat slittingeatingarmyprisonerstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinebirdflash forwardpassionreadingdeath of childrabbitattempted rapehangingpianistamerican flagcountrysidecrosspigreunioncabinkissing while having sexcowcivil wartraditionshavingwoundinjuryslaverybuttocksrebelsheepviolinrapistgoatpreacherslavecannoninterracial romancetarget practiceexplosivestarministerkickingrowboatswampcapturevoice over lettersnowingcanehorse and carriagedeath of loved onepigeonmain character diessouthern accentcrowhorseback ridingsermonfarmingshot in the neckdefecationfemale bondingfingering vaginafencetreasonwellflarecoastcornfieldpocket watchbayonetheld captivemarching bandreverendamerican civil warscarecrownorth carolinasawhanged manstar crossed loversroostertragic lovepost officereference to abraham lincolnhymnchainscorndeath of loverstarvingplantationdovemarchtrenchchopping wooddesertersouth carolinabanjocoatturkey the birdatlantic oceanfrozen bodyfire fightfreezingcold weatherplaying violindead parentswounded soldiergunpowderseedfiddleomenappalachiacold blooded murderlovers reunitedfiddleru.s. civil warherbvictorian agecottonbowel movementconfederacygoatherdmandolinshackledconfederate soldiercradleplowcidervictorian fashionabolitionconfederate armyroot beeryankeeyear 1864charleston south carolinaunion armycrabsbushwhackerchained togethermilitary desertionlong johnsrunaway slaveunion soldierkilling of rapistremoving bulletarmy desertermagnoliacherokee tribeconfederate states of americahome guardyear 1861cotton pickingmilitary encampmenttwo man sawreference to wuthering heightswild turkey (See All) |
With an absent father and a withdrawn and depressed mother, 17 year-old Ree Dolly keeps her family together in a dirt poor rural area. She's taken aback however when the local Sheriff tells her that her father put up their house as collateral for his bail and unless he shows up for his trial in a we …ek's time, they will lose it all. She knows her father is involved in the local drug trade and manufactures crystal meth, but everywhere she goes the message is the same: stay out of it and stop poking your nose in other people's business. She refuses to listen, even after her father's brother, Teardrop, tells her he's probably been killed. She pushes on, putting her own life in danger, for the sake of her family until the truth, or enough of it, is revealed. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracy |
| Themes: | murderdeathlovefriendshiprevengekidnappingmoneydrinkingdeath of fatherpovertydrug useillnessmental illnesshopecourage …huntingmurder of fathermurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirhigh schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | woodsforestbarschoolsmall townrural settingpolice stationfarmpolice car |
| Characters: | babyfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonist …girlpolicemansister sister relationshipsheriffuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipamateur detectiveteenager with a gun (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | truthcourttrialdead bodyliehorsecorpsef ratedbased on novelviolencedoggunfightcigarette smokingphotograph …singingpunctuation in titlesongtitle directed by femalebeatingdreamfooddrinkrifleapostrophe in titlemarijuanabathroomneighborguitarsubjective cameraflashlightcookingaxedrug dealereatingbirdsearchprologueliarcharacter's point of view camera shotdollmissing personcover upactor shares first name with characterdeath of brotherdisappearancethreatsuspicionpickup truckchainsawteen angstbarnguitaristgossipsevered handskateboardhonornicknametarget practiceu.s. armyconfrontationpet dogdeath threatrowboatblack and white sceneswampdeerpuppyphoto albumauctionpettriple f ratedbag over headmental breakdowngerman shepherdsnorting cocainefarmhousecattlesquirrelhillbillyhandtrampolinetitle same as bookbechdel test passedseason in titlefamily crisisclotheschild with gunchopping wooddrug tradebailbanjomissourisearch for fathermethamphetaminebody part in titlehayclothes linefamily photographplastic bagbloody mouthmarchingbreaking a car windowfiddlewomen fightpatriarchysleeping on a sofadead body in waterchild uses a gunfiddlerrocking horsegroceriescrystal methchickferrettelescopic rifleface woundsleeping in a chairbaby dollhands cut offwoodchipperhay baletoy horsefeeding a dogozark mountainsice packcombing someone's hairhanging laundrybaby car seatexpropriationmentally ill motherbanjo playerburned out buildingskinning an animalderelict houserotcmilitary drillout on bailpleading for helpsawing down a treejoining the armysnitchinggunnysackstring bandarmy recruiterbail bondcattle auctionparenting class (See All) |
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