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An intense portrayal of elite soldiers who have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world: disarming bombs in the heat of combat. When a new sergeant, James, takes over a highly trained bomb disposal team amidst violent conflict, he surprises his two subordinates, Sanborn and Eldridge, by reckless β¦ly plunging them into a deadly game of urban combat, behaving as if he's indifferent to death. As the men struggle to control their wild new leader, the city explodes into chaos, and James' true character reveals itself in a way that will change each man forever. (Read More)
Subgenre: | fish out of watersuspenseindependent film |
Themes: | fear of deathself sacrificecouragepanichome invasionparanoiaterrorismdrunkennessdrinkingsuicidedeathmurder |
Locations: | car bombtaxi drivercar firecar on firehumveesuvkitchentaxideserthelicopternew york city |
Characters: | sniper riflesniper firebaby boydeath of boyu.s. soldieraustraliansniperprofessorpsychiatristinterracial relationshipbabyboyafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Period: | year 20042000s |
Story: | army colonelsmoke bombch 47 chinook helicopterdonkey cartair raid sirenimprovised explosive deviceexplosive devicegrocery shoppingplastic explosiveu.s. invasion of iraqbaghdad iraqgrocery storeiraq wararmy sergeantarmy ranger β¦soccer ballu.s. armyrunning out of ammobomb detonation devicedisarming a bombdefusing a bombdefusing bombroadside bombhuman bombstrapped to a bombbomb squadrearview mirroruh 60 blackhawk helicopteruh 1 huey helicopterfriendly firecar set on firecrying manfire extinguishershower with clothes ondead boythreatened with a knifesuicide bomberm 113 armored personnel carrireru.s. invasion of afghanistanunited nations buildingxbox 360 wireless controlleroperation iraqi freedomdefense contractordiversionary tacticxbox 360 controllerreference to david beckhamdangerous jobdead man switchtour of dutyclimbing over a walli. e. d.dramatic ironywire cuttershanging mobilestaff sergeantmarital troubleloss of best friendrangefindermedivacreloadchinookviaductwire cutterrock throwingopen air marketwindshield wiperworking manwhirlwindchildishnessgutterstray catminaretshrapnelsummary executionblown to piecesrough housingfilm starts with quotepunched in the gutthrowing a rockkeychainrecklessnessimpulsivenesslaundry drying on clothes linearmored vehiclejack in the boxtinnitusdehydrationhand through chestsearchlightjuicewashroommale camaraderieheadsetbody armormerchantpadlockc4 explosivesrailroad trackbloody body of a childchild swearingcerealstreet vendorinner title cardaddicthummercheckpointhoodiecar radiovideo footagecinema veritevegetableunsubtitled foreign languagegun held to headshockspitresponsibilityxbox 360kiteno title at beginningtraffic jamflarestreet marketdvdcrutchesstairwayunited nationsshot in the neckbag over headsaving a lifestoredonkeytranslatorflat tiremoral dilemmabrushing teethsmokesirenraised middle fingerwedding ringhandheld camerabooby trappost traumatic stress disorderpunched in the stomachshoppingevacuationkickingmobile phoneconfrontationsandremote controlexplosivemiddle easttelescopebombingtensionredneckmechanicstreet lifeiraqgoatcolonelhonorwristwatchnosebleedmale bondingloss of friendfriendship between menhelmetchild murderloyaltysupermarketshavingblack americandie hard scenariomercenaryexploding bodyopening action scenecharacter's point of view camera shottankmistaken identitypassionscreamingracial slurshot in the legno opening creditsdeath of friendprisonerarmybridgevideo cameraterroristambushflashlightsoccersubjective camerashot in the backf wordalcoholrobotdead bodyrunningbombheld at gunpointrifleshootinggunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headurinationshot in the chestmirrormachine gunblood splattershot to deathtitle directed by femalecorpseshootoutcell phonecryingfiretelephone callshowerthree word titlechaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested malef ratedbloodgunviolencefight (See All) |
Chris Kyle was nothing more than a Texan man who dreamed of becoming a cowboy, but in his thirties he found out that maybe his life needed something different, something where he could express his real talent, something that could help America in its fight against terrorism. So he joined the SEALs i β¦n order to become a sniper. After marrying, Kyle and the other members of the team are called for their first tour of Iraq. Kyle's struggle isn't with his missions, but about his relationship with the reality of the war and, once returned at home, how he manages to handle it with his urban life, his wife and kids. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | courageterrorismdrunkennesssuicidedeathmurder |
Locations: | car bombhumveetaxideserthelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperpsychiatristbabyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | improvised explosive deviceu.s. invasion of iraqiraq waruh 1 huey helicoptersuicide bomberm 113 armored personnel carrireru.s. invasion of afghanistanrangefinderlaundry drying on clothes lineunsubtitled foreign languagetranslatormoral dilemmapost traumatic stress disorderiraqfriendship between men β¦helmetmercenaryexploding bodycharacter's point of view camera shottankracial slurshot in the legno opening creditsdeath of friendterroristambushshot in the backf wordheld at gunpointslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phoneknifeexplosionphotographbare chested malebloodviolencefight (See All) |
Libya, 2012. At an unofficial CIA base in Benghazi a group of ex-military contractors are providing security. In the aftermath of Gaddafi's downfall a power vacuum exists and the climate is volatile. Military weapons are freely available. The US Ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, makes a visit to t β¦he area, staying in a compound near the CIA base. On the night of 11 September, 2012, the Ambassador's compound is attacked by hordes of heavily armed locals. The only forces willing and able to defend it are six CIA contractors. (Read More)
Subgenre: | fish out of watersuspense |
Themes: | couragepanichome invasionparanoiadeathmurder |
Locations: | helicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflehusband wife relationship |
Story: | ch 47 chinook helicopterarmy rangercar set on firemale camaraderieunsubtitled foreign languagestreet markettranslatormoral dilemmasmokeraised middle fingerwedding ringevacuationhonorwristwatchhelmet β¦die hard scenariomercenaryexploding bodyracial slurshot in the legno opening creditsdeath of friendambushflashlightsoccersubjective camerashot in the backf wordbombheld at gunpointgunfightslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonecryingfirechaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested maleviolenceblood (See All) |
Marcus Luttrell, a Navy Seal, and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious Taliban leader Ahmad Shah, in late June 2005. After running into mountain herders and capturing them, they were left with no choice but to follow their rules of engagement or be imprisoned. Now Marcus and hi β¦s team are left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts of modern warfare. (Read More)
Themes: | self sacrificecourageterrorismdeathmurder |
Locations: | helicopter |
Characters: | sniper |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | ch 47 chinook helicopteruh 60 blackhawk helicoptermedivacshrapnelflaremoral dilemmagoathonormale bondingfriendship between mencharacter's point of view camera shotracial slurshot in the legdeath of friendarmy β¦terroristambushsubjective camerashot in the backf wordrunningheld at gunpointgunfightslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonechaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested malebloodfightviolence (See All) |
When drug violence worsens on the USA Mexico border, the FBI sends an idealistic agent, Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) on a mission to eradicate a drug cartel responsible for a bomb that had killed members of her team.
Subgenre: | suspenseindependent film |
Themes: | home invasionparanoiamurderdeath |
Locations: | deserthelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | uh 60 blackhawk helicoptergun held to headno title at beginningtraffic jambag over headmoral dilemmabooby trapchild murderblack americanmercenaryopening action scenecharacter's point of view camera shottankshot in the legno opening credits β¦ambushsubjective camerashot in the backf wordbombheld at gunpointpunched in the facerescueshot in the headurinationshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phoneknifeexplosionphotographbare chested maleviolencefight (See All) |
A story following Archer, a man tortured by his roots. With a strong survival instinct, he has made himself a key player in the business of conflict diamonds. Political unrest is rampant in Sierra Leone as people fight tooth for tooth. Upon meeting Solomon, and the beautiful Maddy, Archer's life cha β¦nges forever as he is given a chance to make peace with the war around him. (Read More)
Themes: | terrorismdrunkennessdrinkingmurderdeath |
Locations: | car on firetaxihelicopter |
Characters: | babyboyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | roadside bombsummary executionpunched in the gutbloody body of a childstreet marketunited nationsevacuationmobile phonebombingstreet lifegoatcolonelmercenaryracial slurshot in the leg β¦death of friendbridgevideo cameraterroristambushsoccersubjective camerashot in the backdead bodyrunningbombrifleshootingrescueshot in the headshot in the chestmirrormachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonecryingfiretelephone callchaseknifeexplosionphotographviolencefightgunblood (See All) |
Bill Pope (Ryan Reynolds) is a CIA agent on a mission in London tracking down a shadowy hacker nicknamed "The Dutchman." When he gets mysteriously ambushed and killed, an experimental procedure is used to transfer his memories into dangerous convict Jericho Stewart (Kevin Costner). When he wakes up β¦with the CIA agent's memories, his mission is to find The Dutchman and make the deal with him before the hacker launches ICBM's and starts World War III. But complications soon arise and the mission turns personal. (Read More)
Subgenre: | fish out of watersuspenseindependent film |
Themes: | panichome invasionparanoiaterrorismdeathmurder |
Locations: | taxi drivercar firehumveesuvtaxihelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperprofessorhusband wife relationship |
Story: | uh 60 blackhawk helicopteruh 1 huey helicoptercar set on firemoral dilemmaraised middle fingerwristwatchmercenaryopening action scenecharacter's point of view camera shotmistaken identityshot in the legno opening creditsprisonerbridgeterrorist β¦subjective camerashot in the backf wordheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefireshowerchaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested malefightviolenceblood (See All) |
Subgenre: | suspenseindependent film |
Themes: | self sacrificepanichome invasionparanoiamurderdeath |
Locations: | suvdesert |
Characters: | sniper |
Story: | shot in the neckmoral dilemmabooby traprednecksupermarketshavingexploding bodycharacter's point of view camera shotracial slurshot in the legno opening creditsdeath of friendprisonerambushsubjective camera β¦shot in the backf wordalcoholheld at gunpointriflegunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headurinationshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathshootoutcell phonetelephone callchaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested maleviolencegunbloodfight (See All) |
Roger Ferris is a CIA operative in the Middle East; Ed Hoffman is his control at Langley. Cynicism is everywhere. In Amman, Roger works with Hani Salaam, Jordan's head of security, whose only dictum is "Don't lie to me." The Americans are in pursuit of a cleric who leads a group placing bombs all ov β¦er Europe. When Hani rebukes Ed's demand that Jordan allow the Americans to use one of Jordan's double agents, Roger and Ed hatch a plan to bring the cleric to them. The plan is complicated by its being a secret from Hani and by Roger's attraction to a local nurse. Satellites and cell phones, bodies and lies: modern warfare. (Read More)
Themes: | paranoiaterrorismdrinkingsuicidemurderdeath |
Locations: | suvdeserthelicopter |
Characters: | baby boyu.s. soldierboyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | ch 47 chinook helicopterbaghdad iraqsuicide bomberheadsetstreet marketbag over headkickingmiddle easttelescopestreet lifeloss of frienddie hard scenarioexploding bodyno opening creditsdeath of friend β¦video cameraterroristsoccershot in the backf worddead bodyrunningbombheld at gunpointriflepunched in the faceshot in the headurinationshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonecryingfiretelephone callchaseexplosionphotographgunviolenceblood (See All) |
Set within a year after the events of Batman Begins, Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and new district attorney Harvey Dent successfully begin to round up the criminals that plague Gotham City until a mysterious and sadistic criminal mastermind known only as the Joker appears in Gotham, creating a n β¦ew wave of chaos. Batman's struggle against the Joker becomes deeply personal, forcing him to "confront everything he believes" and improve his technology to stop him. A love triangle develops between Bruce Wayne, Dent and Rachel Dawes. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | self sacrificecouragepanichome invasionparanoiaterrorismdeathmurder |
Locations: | car bombkitchenhelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | bomb detonation devicehuman bombstrapped to a bombcar set on firethreatened with a knifevideo footageno title at beginningcrutchesmoral dilemmabooby trapevacuationexplosivetelescopetensionhonor β¦helmetdie hard scenarioexploding bodyopening action scenecharacter's point of view camera shotno opening creditsdeath of friendprisonerbridgeterroristambushflashlightsubjective camerashot in the backbombheld at gunpointriflegunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefirethree word titlechaseknifeexplosionbare chested malefightbloodviolence (See All) |
1945, in World War II Germany, the tough Sergeant Don 'Wardaddy' Collier commands a tank and survives a German attack with his veteran crew composed of Boyd 'Bible' Swan, Trini 'Gordo' Garcia and Grady 'Coon-Ass' Travis. He receives a rookie soldier Norman Ellison as the substitute for his deceased β¦gunner and he tries to harden the youth along the way. (Read More)
Themes: | self sacrificedrunkennesssuicidemurderdeath |
Characters: | u.s. soldiersniper |
Story: | army sergeantu.s. armymale camaraderieredneckchild murdershavingexploding bodytankshot in the legno opening creditsdeath of friendarmyambushshot in the backf word β¦bombheld at gunpointriflegunfightshot in the headurinationshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutfireknifeexplosionphotographbare chested maleviolencebloodfight (See All) |
Southland Tales is an ensemble piece set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. Boxer Santaros is an action star who's stricken with amnesia. His life intertwines with Krysta Now, an adult film star develo β¦ping her own reality television project, and Ronald Taverner, a Hermosa Beach police officer who holds the key to a vast conspiracy. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent film |
Themes: | self sacrificepanicparanoiaterrorismdrinkingsuicidemurderdeath |
Locations: | car firedeserthelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperinterracial relationshipboyafrican americanhusband wife relationship |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | u.s. armyfriendly fireheadsetinner title cardcheckpointdvdraised middle fingerevacuationmiddle easttelescopeiraqmercenarycharacter's point of view camera shottankracial slur β¦shot in the legno opening creditsdeath of friendvideo cameraterroristambushsubjective camerashot in the backf worddead bodyheld at gunpointrifleshootinggunfightpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestmirrormachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefiretelephone callchaseknifeexplosionbare chested maleviolencegunbloodfight (See All) |
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and β¦ the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | self sacrificepanicparanoiasuicidemurderdeath |
Locations: | deserthelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperbabyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | u.s. armymoral dilemmasmokecolonelhelmetshavingexploding bodyopening action scenecharacter's point of view camera shottankno opening creditsdeath of friendprisonerarmybridge β¦ambushflashlightsubjective camerashot in the backalcoholheld at gunpointrifleshootinggunfightslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathcorpseshootoutfirechaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested maleviolencebloodfight (See All) |
After a terrorist bombing kills an American envoy in a foreign country, an investigation leads to an Egyptian who has been living in the United States for years and who is married to an American. He is apprehended when he's on his way home. The U.S. sends him to the country where the incident occurs β¦ for interrogation which includes torture. An American CIA operative observes the interrogation and is at odds whether to keep it going or to stop it. In the meantime, the man's wife raises hell to find him despite being pregnant but the person behind this refuses to help or give her any information. (Read More)
Themes: | terrorismdrunkennessdrinkingdeathmurder |
Locations: | taxi |
Characters: | boyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | strapped to a bombsuicide bombershrapnelbloody body of a childtraffic jamstreet marketbag over headdonkeyremote controlmiddle eastexplosivebombingstreet lifeexploding bodyterrorist β¦flashlightsoccersubjective camerashot in the backdead bodybombrifleshootingpunched in the facerescueshot in the chestblood splattercorpsecell phonetelephone callexplosionphotographbare chested malegunviolenceblood (See All) |
Ray Breslin is the world's foremost authority on structural security. After analyzing every high security prison and learning a vast array of survival skills so he can design escape-proof prisons, his skills are put to the test. He's framed and incarcerated in a master prison he designed himself. He β¦ needs to escape and find the person who put him behind bars. (Read More)
Themes: | self sacrificemurderdeath |
Locations: | car bombhelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniper |
Story: | uh 1 huey helicoptercar set on firethreatened with a knifediversionary tacticbag over headraised middle fingerpunched in the stomachexplosivemercenarycharacter's point of view camera shotshot in the legno opening creditsprisonerflashlightsubjective camera β¦shot in the backf wordheld at gunpointpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefirechaseknifeexplosionbare chested malefightviolenceblood (See All) |
Four waves of increasingly deadly attacks have left most of Earth in ruin. Against a backdrop of fear and distrust, Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. As she prepares for the inevitable and lethal fifth wave, Cassie teams up with a young man who may become her fina β¦l hope - if she can only trust him. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | self sacrificecourageparanoiadeathmurder |
Locations: | car firehelicopternew york city |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | u.s. armythreatened with a knifeflaremoral dilemmabooby trapevacuationcolonelhelmetcharacter's point of view camera shotshot in the legno opening creditsarmyambushsoccersubjective camera β¦shot in the backbombheld at gunpointriflegunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefirechaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested malefightgunviolenceblood (See All) |
It's been seventeen years since Leo Barnes (Frank Grillo) stopped himself from a regrettable act of revenge on Purge Night. Now serving as head of security for Senator Charlie Roan (Elizabeth Mitchell), his mission is to protect her in a run for president and survive the annual ritual that targets t β¦he poor and innocent. But when a betrayal forces them onto the streets of D.C. on the one night when no help is available, they must stay alive until dawn...or both be sacrificed for their sins against the state. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | self sacrificecouragepanichome invasionparanoiadeathmurder |
Locations: | helicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperafrican american |
Story: | threatened with a knifeshot in the neckmoral dilemmaraised middle fingerbooby trapwristwatchhelmetmercenaryexploding bodyracial slurshot in the legno opening creditsdeath of friendambushflashlight β¦shot in the backf wordbombheld at gunpointriflegunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefirechaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested malefightbloodviolence (See All) |
Despite his tarnished reputation after the events of The Dark Knight, in which he took the rap for Dent's crimes, Batman feels compelled to intervene to assist the city and its police force which is struggling to cope with Bane's plans to destroy the city.
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | self sacrificepanichome invasionparanoiaterrorismsuicidedeathmurder |
Locations: | kitchentaxideserthelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniper |
Story: | u.s. armydead boyhummerno title at beginningflarebag over headbooby trapevacuationexplosivehelmetloyaltyshavingdie hard scenariomercenaryexploding body β¦opening action scenecharacter's point of view camera shottankscreamingshot in the legno opening creditsprisonerarmybridgeterroristambushsubjective camerashot in the backbombheld at gunpointriflegunfightpunched in the facerescueshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathcorpseshootoutfirechaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested malefight (See All) |
Russell and his younger brother Rodney live in the economically-depressed Rust Belt, and have always dreamed of escaping and finding better lives. But when a cruel twist of fate lands Russell in prison, his brother becomes involved with one of the most violent and ruthless crime rings in the Northea β¦st - a mistake that will cost him everything. Once released, Russell must choose between his own freedom, or risk it all to seek justice for his brother. (Read More)
Themes: | drinkingdeathmurder |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperafrican americanfather son relationship |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | crying mandead boyhoodieraised middle fingerpost traumatic stress disorderpunched in the stomachkickingredneckblack americanopening action sceneshot in the legno opening creditsprisonerbridgeambush β¦flashlightshot in the backf worddead bodyrunningheld at gunpointrifleshootinggunfightpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestmirrormachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonecryingtelephone callchasephotographbare chested maleviolencebloodfightgun (See All) |
A State Department employee newly posted to the American embassy in London is charged with stopping terrorists from getting into the U.S. That puts her right in the line of fire and she is targeted for death and framed for crimes. Discredited, she is forced to go on the run while she tries to clear β¦her name and stop a large-scale terrorist attack set for New Year's Eve in Times Square. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseindependent film |
Themes: | home invasionterrorismdeathmurder |
Locations: | taxi driverkitchentaxihelicopternew york city |
Characters: | sniper riflesniper |
Story: | fire extinguisherbooby trapexplosivewristwatchdie hard scenarioopening action sceneno opening creditsterroristambushflashlightf wordrunningbombheld at gunpointgunfight β¦punched in the faceslow motion scenemachine guncorpseshootoutcell phonefirechaseknifeexplosionphotographviolencefight (See All) |
After the British Prime Minister has passed away under mysterious circumstances, all leaders of the Western world must attend his funeral. But what starts out as the most protected event on earth, turns into a deadly plot to kill the world's most powerful leaders and unleash a terrifying vision of t β¦he future. The President of the United States, his formidable secret service head and a British MI-6 agent who trusts no one are the only people that have any hope of stopping it. (Read More)
Themes: | self sacrificepanicterrorismsuicidedeathmurder |
Locations: | car bombdeserthelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperbabyhusband wife relationship |
Story: | air raid sirenuh 60 blackhawk helicopteruh 1 huey helicopterthreatened with a knifesuicide bombertraffic jamflarebooby trapdie hard scenariomercenaryexploding bodycharacter's point of view camera shotracial slurshot in the legterrorist β¦ambushsubjective camerashot in the backf wordbombheld at gunpointpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefireknifeexplosionviolence (See All) |
Michael Mason, a pick-pocket living in Paris steals a bag with a teddy bear in it. Not realizing the toy contains a timed bomb, he tosses it aside on a busy street. A few seconds later it explodes, killing four people. CCTV footage reveals Masons face and the French police tag him as a terrorist thr β¦eat. The explosion, although botched, was set up by a select group of the French Interior Ministry as a decoy so they can make a half billion dollar digital transfer from a bank, (closed on French National Day) -hence the title Bastille Day. In a separate CIA investigation the unruly agent Sean Briar, discovers the real story behind Masons "terrorist attack". The two men, on different sides of the law, collaborate to bring the corrupt members of the Ministry down. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent film |
Themes: | panichome invasionparanoiaterrorismmurderdeath |
Locations: | helicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniper |
Story: | car set on firethreatened with a knifeno title at beginningflarestreet marketbag over headevacuationwristwatchhelmetcharacter's point of view camera shotshot in the legno opening creditsterroristambushsubjective camera β¦shot in the backf wordbombheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefirechaseknifeexplosionphotographfightviolenceblood (See All) |
The mercenary Royce; the military Isabelle; the Russian soldier Nikolai; the San Quentin criminal Stans; the Sierra Leone militia Mombasa; the drug lord Cuchillo; the Yakuza Hanzo; and the Doctor Edwin awake in free fall but they succeed to open their parachutes landing in a jungle. Soon they find t β¦hat they are on another planet and they are prey of aliens in a deadly hunting game, and they need to join forces to destroy their predators and survive. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | self sacrificepanicparanoiasuicidedeathmurder |
Characters: | sniper riflesniper |
Story: | threatened with a knifehand through chestbody armorflaremoral dilemmabooby trappunched in the stomachnosebleedmercenaryexploding bodycharacter's point of view camera shotno opening creditsambushsubjective camerashot in the back β¦f wordheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutfirechaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested maleviolenceblood (See All) |
"Broken Arrow" is the term used to describe a nuclear device that has been lost. In this movie, two nuclear missiles are stolen by rogue US pilot Deakins, but hot on his trail is his co-pilot Hale and a Park Ranger, Terry. The action takes place in Utah's canyon country; a high stakes game of cat an β¦d mouse. (Read More)
Themes: | terrorismmurderdeath |
Locations: | humveedeserthelicopter |
Story: | fire extinguisherflarepunched in the stomachkickingcolonelhonordie hard scenariomercenaryexploding bodyopening action scenescreamingshot in the legterroristambushf word β¦held at gunpointriflegunfightpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutfirechaseexplosionbare chested malegunfightbloodviolence (See All) |
After Black September's assassination of Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972, Prime Minister Golda Meir okays a black-box operation to hunt down and kill all involved. A team of five gathers in Switzerland led by Avner, a low-level Mossad techie whose father was a war hero and whose wife β¦ is pregnant. It's an expendable team, but relying on paid informants, they track and kill several in Europe and Lebanon. They must constantly look over their shoulders for the CIA, KGB, PLO, and their own sources. As the body count mounts -- with retribution following retribution -- so do questions, doubts, and sleepless nights. Loyalties blur. What does it mean to be a Jew? (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | paranoiaterrorismdrunkennessdrinkingsuicidemurderdeath |
Locations: | kitchentaxihelicopternew york city |
Characters: | boyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | plastic explosivegrocery storerearview mirroruh 1 huey helicoptercrying mansearchlightwedding ringbooby trapremote controlexplosivemiddle eastbombingtelescopeloyaltyno opening credits β¦death of friendprisonerterroristflashlightshot in the backdead bodyrunningbombrifleshootingslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcryingtelephone callchaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested malefightbloodviolencegun (See All) |
An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story of contemporary global anti-terrorism. Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart β¦-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure. Act of Valor takes audiences deep into the secretive world of the most elite, highly trained group of warriors in the modern world. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home. Each time they accomplish their mission, a new piece of intelligence reveals another shocking twist to the deadly terror plot, which stretches from Chechnya to the Philippines and from Ukraine to Somalia. The widening operation sends the SEALs across the globe as they track the terrorist ring to the U.S.-Mexico border, where they engage in an epic firefight with an outcome that has potentially unimaginable consequences for the future of America. (Read More)
Themes: | self sacrificehome invasionterrorismdeathmurder |
Locations: | car firehelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperhusband wife relationship |
Story: | ch 47 chinook helicopteruh 60 blackhawk helicoptersuicide bombermale camaraderieno title at beginningexplosivehonornosebleeddie hard scenarioexploding bodycharacter's point of view camera shotshot in the legno opening creditsdeath of friendterrorist β¦subjective camerashot in the backbombheld at gunpointriflegunfightpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpsecell phonefirethree word titleexplosionphotographbloodgunviolence (See All) |
The city of Spokane, Washington is awakened by a North Korean paratrooper invasion. Marine Corps veteran Jed Eckert and his civilian brother, Matt, escape with a group of friends to an isolated cabin in the woods, where they witness the execution of their father at the hands of the ruthless Captain β¦Cho. The brothers unite with their friends to form a guerrilla resistance group--the Wolverines--to drive the invaders from their home. (Read More)
Themes: | self sacrificecouragepanicparanoiaterrorismmurderdeath |
Locations: | car bombhumveehelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperfather son relationship |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | summary executionc4 explosivesraised middle fingerbooby trapexplosivebombingdie hard scenariomercenaryexploding bodytankshot in the legdeath of friendarmyambushshot in the back β¦bombheld at gunpointriflegunfightrescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathshootoutcell phoneknifeexplosionphotographfightviolence (See All) |
When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential Secret Service Agent Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As our national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced t β¦o rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster. (Read More)
Themes: | terrorismmurderdeath |
Locations: | humveehelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | u.s. armyuh 60 blackhawk helicopterthreatened with a knifesuicide bomberbag over headpunched in the stomachdie hard scenariomercenaryexploding bodycharacter's point of view camera shotshot in the legbridgeterroristsubjective camerashot in the back β¦f wordbombheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutchaseknifeexplosionbare chested malefightviolenceblood (See All) |
Two petty if violent criminals kidnap a girl being paid $1m to be a surrogate mother. As the baby is for a gangster the pair's demand for money sees several henchmen and assorted other ruthless characters head after them to Mexico. Bullets rather than talking are always going to settle this one.
Subgenre: | suspenseindependent film |
Themes: | paranoiasuicidemurderdeath |
Locations: | desert |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperinterracial relationshipbabyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | unsubtitled foreign languageshot in the necksirenevacuationopening action scenescreamingshot in the legambushshot in the backf wordheld at gunpointriflegunfightpunched in the facerescue β¦shot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonecryingtelephone callshowerbare chested malefightgunbloodviolence (See All) |
A couple are driving home when their car breaks down just as the Purge commences. Meanwhile, a police sergeant goes out into the streets to get revenge on the man who killed his son, and a mother and daughter run from their home after assailants destroy it. The five people meet up as they attempt to β¦ survive the night in Los Angeles. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | self sacrificehome invasiondeathmurder |
Characters: | sniper riflesniper |
Story: | car set on firebag over headsirenbooby trapdie hard scenariomercenarycharacter's point of view camera shotshot in the legno opening creditsambushshot in the backf wordheld at gunpointslow motion scenerescue β¦shot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefireknifeexplosionphotographbare chested maleviolenceblood (See All) |
When a strange signal pulsates through all cell phone networks worldwide, it starts a murderous epidemic of epic proportions when users become bloodthirsty creatures, and a group of people in New England are among the survivors to deal with the ensuing chaos after.
Subgenre: | suspenseindependent film |
Themes: | panichome invasionparanoiadrunkennesssuicidemurderdeath |
Locations: | car bombcar firekitchen |
Characters: | father son relationship |
Story: | strapped to a bombsuicide bomberc4 explosiveshoodiebag over headsmokemobile phoneexploding bodyscreamingambushflashlightshot in the backbombheld at gunpointrifle β¦slow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathcorpsecell phonefirechaseknifeexplosionviolencefightblood (See All) |
While on a recent deployment to Iraq, US Army Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery is injured when an improvised explosive device goes off within close proximity to him. He is back in the States recovering from the more serious of those injuries, including one to his eye and leg. He has resumed a sexual r β¦elationship with his long time girlfriend Kelly, despite the fact that she is now engaged to another man who Will knows. With the few months Will has left in his enlistment, the army assigns him to the Casualty Notification Team in his area. Not having a background in counseling, psychology or grief management, he is unsure if he is well suited to this job. He is partnered with a career soldier, Captain Tony Stone, who teaches Will the precise protocol involved in the job. Tony tells Will, who quickly learns by on the job experience, that this job has its own dangers. As Will learns to adapt to the range of emotions of the next of kin, he is unprepared for the reaction of Olivia Pitterson, whose husband was killed in Iraq. His initial encounter with Olivia leads to him wanting to get to know her better, which may not be in either her or his best interest. Despite being a recovering alcoholic, the more experienced Tony tries to guide Will as best he can under their collective circumstances. (Read More)
Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingdeath |
Locations: | humveekitchentaxi |
Characters: | u.s. soldierinterracial relationshipbabyboyafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | improvised explosive deviceexplosive devicegrocery storeiraq warsoccer ballu.s. armyrearview mirrorstaff sergeantshrapnelhummerhoodiecar radiocrutchestranslatormoral dilemma β¦post traumatic stress disorderexplosiveiraqmale bondingsupermarketblack americanarmyf wordbombriflepunched in the faceurinationmirrorcryingtelephone callexplosionphotographfight (See All) |
The gangster Nino has a gang who call themselves Cash Money Brothers. They get into the crack business and not before long they make a million dollars every week. A cop, Scotty, is after them. He tries to get into the gang by letting an ex-drug addict infiltrate the gang, but the attempt fails miser β¦ably. The only thing that remains is that Scotty himself becomes a drug pusher. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent film |
Themes: | home invasionparanoiamurderdeath |
Locations: | new york city |
Characters: | african americanhusband wife relationship |
Story: | disarming a bombhuman bombstrapped to a bombthreatened with a knifec4 explosivesaddictbooby trapevacuationexplosivetensionstreet lifecharacter's point of view camera shotracial slurdeath of friendambush β¦flashlightsubjective camerashot in the backf wordbombheld at gunpointrifleshootinggunfightpunched in the faceslow motion sceneshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefiretelephone callchaseknifeexplosionbare chested malebloodviolencefightgun (See All) |
Picking up immediately after the events in Resident Evil: Retribution, Alice (Milla Jovovich) is the only survivor of what was meant to be humanity's final stand against the undead. Now, she must return to where the nightmare began - The Hive in Raccoon City, where the Umbrella Corporation is gather β¦ing its forces for a final strike against the only remaining survivors of the apocalypse. (Read More)
Themes: | self sacrificepanicparanoiadeathmurder |
Locations: | humvee |
Characters: | professor |
Story: | threatened with a knifehummerflaresirenraised middle fingerbooby trapevacuationmechanicwristwatchmercenaryexploding bodyopening action scenecharacter's point of view camera shottankshot in the leg β¦no opening creditsarmyambushflashlightsubjective camerashot in the backrunningbombheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutfirechaseknifeexplosionfightviolenceblood (See All) |
An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There's Max, a man of actio β¦n and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. And Furiosa, a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland. (Read More)
Themes: | self sacrificeparanoiaterrorismdeathmurder |
Locations: | desert |
Characters: | sniper rifleaustralianfather son relationship |
Story: | threatened with a knifeflarebooby trapexplosivetelescopemechanicshavingdie hard scenarioexploding bodyopening action scenetankscreamingshot in the legno opening creditsterrorist β¦ambushshot in the backbombheld at gunpointriflegunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattercorpseshootoutfirechaseknifeexplosionbare chested malef ratedfightviolenceblood (See All) |
In TRIPLE 9, a crew of dirty cops are blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for "officer down". Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, trigge β¦ring a breakneck, action-packed finale filled with double-crosses, greed and revenge. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseindependent film |
Themes: | panicparanoiadrunkennessdeathmurder |
Locations: | car bombcar firehelicopter |
Characters: | interracial relationshipafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | strapped to a bombcar set on firethreatened with a knifeshot in the neckbag over headstreet lifeloss of friendexploding bodyopening action sceneracial slurdeath of friendprisonerambushflashlightf word β¦alcoholbombheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefirechaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested malebloodviolence (See All) |
Orin Boyd (Seagal) is a Detroit cop who doesn't follow rules. After he saved the Vice President by violating every order he received he is transferred to one of the worst precincts in the city. There he quickly encounters some corrupt cops selling heroin to drug dealers. The problem is, it's very di β¦fficult to tell who is the bad guy and who you can trust. (Read More)
Themes: | terrorismdeathmurder |
Locations: | helicopter |
Characters: | african american |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | fire extinguisherthreatened with a knifehummerstairwayshot in the neckbag over headpunched in the stomachexplosivestreet lifemale bondingopening action sceneracial slurshot in the legno opening creditsprisoner β¦bridgeterroristambushshot in the backf wordbombheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathshootoutcell phonefirechaseknifeexplosionfightbloodviolence (See All) |
Inspector Wing of the Hong Kong Police Force has become the victim of a gang, led by the evil Joe. When his entire team is killed, Wing becomes a hapless drunk, feeling guilty for the deaths of his team. A young man with a troubled past pretends to be a police officer working on the case with Wing, β¦to get him back on his feet and begin an adventure to get revenge on the evil Joe and his Gang of Five, especially when it becomes personal. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent film |
Themes: | self sacrificecouragedrunkennessmurderdeath |
Locations: | taxihelicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | strapped to a bombbomb squadshot in the neckbooby trapevacuationexplosivetelescopewristwatchdie hard scenarioopening action scenecharacter's point of view camera shotshot in the legdeath of friendambushflashlight β¦subjective camerashot in the backbombheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefirechaseexplosionphotographbare chested malefightviolenceblood (See All) |
The President of the United States is in Salamanca, Spain, about to address the city in a public square. We see a plain-clothes cop, his girlfriend with another man, a mother and child, an American tourist with a video camera, and a Secret Service agent newly returned from medical leave. Shots ring β¦out and the President falls; a few minutes later, we hear a distant explosion, then a bomb goes off in the square. Those minutes are retold, several times, emphasizing different characters' actions. Gradually, we discover who's behind the plot. Is the Secret Service one step ahead, or have the President's adversaries thought of everything? (Read More)
Themes: | panicterrorismsuicidedeathmurder |
Locations: | helicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | suicide bombervideo footagestairwaysaving a lifemobile phoneremote controlbombingstreet lifeexploding bodyvideo cameraterroristsubjective camerashot in the backrunningbomb β¦held at gunpointrifleshootingslow motion scenerescueshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathcell phonecryingtelephone callchaseknifeexplosiongunblood (See All) |
Civil Unrest in the European country of Moldova has US forces engaging the insurgents however there is a new threat who has decided both are their enemy. This new threat resides in an alternative spectrum that makes them invisible to the naked eye and instant death to anyone confronting them. Locals β¦ believe they are Spirits of War but others believe they are superior arms technology fabricated by the Moldova government.. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseindependent film |
Themes: | self sacrificepanicparanoiadeathmurder |
Locations: | helicopter |
Characters: | sniper riflesniper |
Story: | u.s. armyuh 60 blackhawk helicoptervideo footagetranslatorevacuationexplosivehelmetchild murdermercenaryexploding bodycharacter's point of view camera shottankbridgeambushflashlight β¦subjective camerarobotbombheld at gunpointslow motion scenerescuemachine gunblood splattercorpsechaseexplosionviolenceblood (See All) |
Almost eleven years after the futile and disastrous expedition on the distant moon LV-223, the deep-space colonisation vessel Covenant equipped with more than 2,000 colonists in cryogenic hibernation, sets a course for the remote planet Origae-6 with the intention to build a new world. Instead, a ro β¦gue transmission will entice the crew to a nearby habitable small planet which resembles The Earth. The unsuspecting members of Covenant will have to cope with biological foes, beyond human comprehension. Ultimately, what was intended as a peaceful exploratory mission, will soon turn into a desperate rescue operation deep into the cold infinite space. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | panicparanoiamurderdeath |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperinterracial relationshiphusband wife relationship |
Story: | fire extinguishermoral dilemmaraised middle fingerevacuationmechanicloss of friendhelmetshavingmercenaryexploding bodycharacter's point of view camera shotscreamingdeath of friendflashlightsubjective camera β¦shot in the backf wordrobotheld at gunpointpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headurinationshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpsefireshowerchaseknifeexplosionphotographbare chested malegunviolencebloodfight (See All) |
Now that Dom and Letty are on their honeymoon and Brian and Mia have retired from the game-and the rest of the crew has been exonerated-the globetrotting team has found a semblance of a normal life. But when a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime he can't seem to escape and a betraya β¦l of those closest to him, they will face trials that will test them as never before. From the shores of Cuba and the streets of New York City to the icy plains off the arctic Barents Sea, the elite force will crisscross the globe to stop an anarchist from unleashing chaos on the world's stage... and to bring home the man who made them a family. (Read More)
Themes: | panicterrorismmurderdeath |
Locations: | car firehumveetaxihelicopternew york city |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperbabyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | car set on firethreatened with a knifehummerflaremoral dilemmaexplosivewristwatchmercenaryopening action scenecharacter's point of view camera shottankprisonerterroristambushsubjective camera β¦shot in the backbombheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefirechaseknifeexplosionbare chested maleviolencefightblood (See All) |
Anthony "Swoff" Swofford, a Camus-reading kid from Sacramento, enlists in the Marines in the late 1980s. He malingers during boot camp, but makes it through as a sniper, paired with the usually-reliable Troy. The Gulf War breaks out, and his unit goes to Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield. After 175 day β¦s of boredom, adrenaline, heat, worry about his girlfriend finding someone else, losing it and nearly killing a mate, demotion, latrine cleaning, faulty gas masks, and desert football, Desert Storm begins. In less than five days, it's over, but not before Swoff sees burned bodies, flaming oil derricks, an oil-drenched horse, and maybe a chance at killing. Where does all the testosterone go? (Read More)
Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmurderdeath |
Locations: | humveedeserthelicopter |
Characters: | sniper rifleu.s. soldiersniperbabyafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | grocery storeiraq waruh 1 huey helicopterfriendly firestaff sergeantevacuationsandiraqhonormale bondingloss of friendsupermarkettankflashlightsubjective camera β¦dead bodyrunningrifleshootingshot in the headurinationmachine guncorpsecryingfiretelephone callshowerphotographbare chested malefightbloodviolence (See All) |
A massive ball of furry creatures from another world eat their way through a small mid-western town followed by intergalactic bounty hunters opposed only by militant townspeople.
Subgenre: | suspenseindependent film |
Themes: | couragepanichome invasionparanoiadrunkennessmurderdeath |
Locations: | kitchenhelicopter |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
Story: | dead boychild swearingshockevacuationredneckmechanicexploding bodycharacter's point of view camera shotscreamingambushflashlightsubjective cameraalcoholbombheld at gunpoint β¦rifleslow motion scenerescueshot in the chestblood splattershot to deathcorpsefireknifeexplosionphotographviolenceblood (See All) |
Iconoclastic, take-no-prisoners cop John McClane, for the first time, finds himself on foreign soil after traveling to Moscow to help his wayward son Jack - unaware that Jack is really a highly-trained CIA operative out to stop a nuclear weapons heist. With the Russian underworld in pursuit, and bat β¦tling a countdown to war, the two McClanes discover that their opposing methods make them unstoppable heroes. (Read More)
Themes: | terrorismsuicidemurder |
Locations: | car bombtaxi drivertaxihelicopternew york city |
Characters: | father son relationship |
Story: | raised middle fingerexplosivedie hard scenariomercenaryexploding bodycharacter's point of view camera shotshot in the legprisonerterroristflashlightshot in the backbombheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the face β¦slow motion scenerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathshootoutcell phoneknifeexplosionphotographbare chested male (See All) |
A group of thieves steal a rare gem, but in the process, two of the men double cross the leader of the thieving group, Patrick, and take off with the precious stone. Ten years later, prominent psychiatrist Nathan Conrad is invited to examine a disturbed young woman named Elisabeth. Patrick immediate β¦ly kidnaps Nathan's daughter, forcing Nathan to attempt to get Elisabeth to reveal a secret number which will ultimately lead Patrick to the whereabouts of the precious gem that has eluded him. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | panichome invasionparanoiadeathmurder |
Locations: | new york city |
Characters: | psychiatristhusband wife relationship |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | plastic explosivethreatened with a knifehummercrutchessirenpost traumatic stress disorderpunched in the stomachexplosivewristwatchloss of friendopening action sceneracial slurdeath of friendbridgeambush β¦flashlightshot in the backf wordheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the chestshot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonechaseknifeexplosionphotographviolencefightblood (See All) |
In the US-government's special ops, Scott is a shooter, not a planner, doing the job without regard to quaint or obsolete convention. When a Harvard undergrad goes missing (the daughter of a US leader), it's Scott who applies the pressure, first to her boyfriend, then to a madam whose cathouse is th β¦e initial stop en route to a white slavery auction in Dubai. The abductors may not know the girl's identity, but once they figure it out, she's doomed. Deadly double crosses force Scott to become a planner. Through it all, earnest TV newscasters read the drivel they're handed. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | suicidedeathmurder |
Locations: | taxi drivertaxihelicopter |
Characters: | australiansniperprofessorafrican american |
Story: | u.s. armyuh 1 huey helicopterthreatened with a knifeshot in the neckwedding ringpunched in the stomachcolonelblack americanmercenaryracial slurno opening creditsflashlightshot in the backf wordrunning β¦rifleshootinggunfightpunched in the facerescueshot in the headshot in the chestmirrormachine gunshot to deathshootoutcell phonetelephone callchaseknifephotographbare chested malefightgunviolenceblood (See All) |
Maya is a CIA operative whose first experience is in the interrogation of prisoners following the Al Qaeda attacks against the U.S. on the 11th September 2001. She is a reluctant participant in extreme duress applied to the detainees, but believes that the truth may only be obtained through such tac β¦tics. For several years, she is single-minded in her pursuit of leads to uncover the whereabouts of Al Qaeda's leader, Osama Bin Laden. Finally, in 2011, it appears that her work will pay off, and a U.S. Navy SEAL team is sent to kill or capture Bin Laden. But only Maya is confident Bin Laden is where she says he is. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | terrorism |
Locations: | suvdeserthelicopter |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | u.s. invasion of iraqbaghdad iraqstrapped to a bombsuicide bomberu.s. invasion of afghanistantinnitusno title at beginningmercenaryexploding bodycharacter's point of view camera shotno opening creditsdeath of friendprisonerterroristsubjective camera β¦shot in the backf wordgunfightpunched in the faceshot in the headshot in the chestmachine gunshot to deathtitle directed by femaleshootoutexplosionf ratedblood (See All) |
Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient princess, whose destiny was unjustly taken from her, is awakened in our current day bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.
Themes: | self sacrificecouragepanicparanoiamurderdeath |
Locations: | deserthelicopter |
Characters: | professor |
Story: | u.s. armythreatened with a knifemoral dilemmaevacuationmiddle eastiraqcolonelmercenaryopening action scenecharacter's point of view camera shotscreamingshot in the legno opening creditsdeath of friendarmy β¦ambushflashlightsubjective camerashot in the backheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scenerescueshot in the chestmachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutfirechaseknifeexplosionbare chested malebloodviolencefight (See All) |
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | panicparanoiasuicidemurderdeath |
Locations: | new york city |
Characters: | sniper riflesniperafrican american |
Story: | running out of ammothreatened with a knifeshot in the neckraised middle fingerhonoropening action sceneshot in the legno opening creditsambushshot in the backf wordheld at gunpointgunfightpunched in the faceslow motion scene β¦shot in the headshot in the chestmirrormachine gunblood splattershot to deathcorpseshootoutcell phonefirechaseknifeexplosionphotographfightviolencebloodgun (See All) |