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John Holmes was a legend of the porn industry and revered in circles as a stud. But in 1981, years after his successful career and star fading, Holmes was a desperate man with his own internal demons to live up to. He's estranged from his wife, holding onto a relationship with his teenage mistress, …and living as a junkie in search of his next fix. But one fateful night left four people dead and John as a key suspect in one of the most grisly murders in Los Angeles. Was he partly responsible for what happened at Wonderland Avenue? (Read More)
| Themes: | police investigationmurder investigationdrug addictioncrueltyabusehumiliationcancerdrug usebrutalitytheftangerrobberytorturedrinkingmoney …rapedrugsrevengedeathmurder (See All) |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | yachtmotelpolice stationnightclubbathtublos angeles californiacarbeachhospital |
| Characters: | older man younger woman relationshipthiefactordancerdetectiveprostituteteenage girltattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolice |
| Period: | year 1981summer1980s |
| Story: | hitting a womankicking someonemurder suspectmultiple homicidewitness protection programheroin addictmurder witnessdeath threatmotel roompublic humiliationsnorting cocainebreast cancercriminal investigationaccidental shootingman undressing a woman …male in a bathtubnightclub ownerarmed robberymoney countingwoman cryingfemale in a showercrime scene photographkissing a doggun beltantique gungun nutstolen gunreference to sharon tateboca raton floridareference to lana turnerbottom feedermovie marqueefloor plandoor chaincrack pipeaudio surveillancepulling hairwoman in a bathquaaludesoft focuspasadena californiasacramento californiahittingvolkswagen busimmunityestranged wifehands tied behind backdrug withdrawalnarcoticsthick accentsex with a minornosechihuahuaends with biographical notesmultiple murderends with textadult filmmakingscene of the crimefinancial problembludgeoninglapdoverhead camera shotdecadencegun held to headnewscastbreaking a windowrazor bladealligatorhollywood signfilm starts with texttrue crimewrathgun in mouthbubble bathdrug dealloantv reporterrumorporn industryforced to stripinvestigatorjewelryfast motion scenelens flarebriefcasesuspecttime lapse photographyblack and white scenesafeporn starjunkiekickingboxer shortspump action shotgunpillscovered in blooddrug dealinghomicidecaught having sexrapisthollywood californiaassaulthypodermic needlewhat happened to epiloguecrime bosssyringetv newsnewspaper headlineherointied upsuspicionwitnessthreatsplit screeninjectionlong takepay phoneprologuedrug addictpublic nudityconfessionracial slurgunshotcigar smokingmaptied to a chaircocainedrug dealermontagesubjective camerashot in the backcriminalalcoholsex standing upinterrogationdead bodytearsbeershootingbare buttundressingdrinkwatching tvslow motion sceneurinationblood splattershot to deathunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callbased on true storyshowerpistolpantiespartyphotographdancingcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityone word titlefemale nuditykissbloodgunviolencedogsexflashback (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | drug addictionabusehumiliationdrug usebrutalitytheftangerrobberydrinkingmoneydrugsmurderdeathfriendshipreligion …prisondrunkennessmemorycorruptionillnessmental illnessdying (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnightmarenight |
| Locations: | bathtubhospitalnew york cityrestaurantchurchhotelsnowbuskitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice carcityrooftop …catholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | thiefprostituteteenage girlpolicemother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipteenage boyteacherstudentpolicemanwriter …priestbest friendbullylatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | snorting cocainedrug withdrawalends with biographical notesdecadencegun held to headjunkiekickingpillsassaulthypodermic needlewhat happened to epiloguesyringetv newsherointhreat …injectionprologuedrug addictpublic nudityconfessionracial slurcocainedrug dealershot in the backtearsshootingundressingdrinkwatching tvslow motion sceneurinationunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callbased on true storyphotographcigarette smokingmale rear nudityfemale nuditygunbloodkisssexbased on novelmale nuditymasturbationfightknifechaseerectionvoice over narrationbased on booktesticlesfoodshot in the chestface slapshotguncondomarrestfalling from heightvomitingriflerunningcafebathroomneighborprostitutionjailhallucinationclassroomprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of friendeatingdinertoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraparkhotel roomkeylocker roomfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscargympursuithigh school studentcrossbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareblack americancoachpoemapplausepornographyteen angstathleteaddictionbreaking and enteringdruggroup of friendsice creamloss of friendcrucifixstealingdrug abusenosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosehypocrisyschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamjournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionaldegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutionhypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
"Gomorra" is a contemporary Neapolitan mob drama that exposes Italy's criminal underbelly by telling five stories of individuals who think they can make their own compact with Camorra, the area's Mafia.
| Themes: | crueltycancerdrug usebrutalitytheftrobberydrinkingmoneydrugsdeathmurderfriendshipbetrayalfearwedding …gangsterdeceptiontravelparanoiadysfunctional familymafiagamblingunemploymentfashion (See All) |
| Locations: | beachhospitalnew york citymotorcycleairplaneboatairportwoodskitchenurban settingapartmentseaitalytruckrooftop …strip club (See All) |
| Characters: | thiefdancerprostitutehusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendchildrensingerboyteenage boypolicemanphotographerbaby …hitmankillerchinesetruck driverreligious statuedirector on camera (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | snorting cocainearmed robberygun in mouthdrug dealdrug dealinghomicidewitnesslong takecocainedrug dealersubjective camerashot in the backcriminaldead bodyshooting …bare buttdrinkwatching tvblood splattershot to deathunderwearbeatingbased on true storypistoldancingcigarette smokingbare chested maleone word titlefemale nuditybloodgunviolencesexfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityexplosionsingingchasebased on booksongcorpsemachine gunmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headshotguncomputercameraarrestbookrifleheld at gunpointcar crashmanhattan new york citystrippercookinggangambushold manweaponfishchild in perilshot in the foreheadorganized crimestrippingstripteasefactorychampagnedebtopening action sceneactor shares first name with characterfarmerpursuitsleepingmonkeypowerchild murderhenchmantwenty somethingak 47machismoapplausetraitoruzilistening to musiccrucifixbuttocksstreet lifegrocery storeevacuationm 16miami floridacard playingghettotitle at the endthirty somethingextortionbruiseenvironmentalismworld trade center manhattan new york citygunfiregrenade launchercontractdesert eagletranslatorabandoned buildingaccountantbonggang warset upstreet ganglocal blockbusterevictionfirearmepisodic structuredisposing of a dead bodyvillaclimbingquitting a jobvenice italyfactory workerimmaturityslot machineshot point blanksubmachine gunhorninessgurneysewing machinedrive by shootingmafia bossshot in the throathold uptoxic wastetai chipole dancertailorpool halldelivery boymortuarychild with guntechno musicbullet proof vestmotor scooterinitiationfloodingchild labornaples italyracial issuesquarrychopsticksgun held to one's headperson in a car trunkdialectdebt collectorgondolaworld trade centerhouse musiceuronon professional castmandarinmanicuretanning bedgroceriesrival gangcolombiandressmakersouthern italytitle appears in textshot in the torsocharacter has same name as actorcamorrachild exploitationclub musicweapons cachefive storieswater leakmodern daydress makingdriveby shootingwading poolfood processorgomorrahchemical contaminationglock 17plucking eyebrowstoxic waste dumpingwaste disposalwaste dumpclan warreference to scarlett johanssonshot through a car window (See All) |
The gangster Nino has a gang who call themselves Cash Money Brothers. They get into the crack business and not before long they make a million dollars every week. A cop, Scotty, is after them. He tries to get into the gang by letting an ex-drug addict infiltrate the gang, but the attempt fails miser …ably. The only thing that remains is that Scotty himself becomes a drug pusher. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscult filmblack comedyblack independent film |
| Themes: | police investigationdrug addictioncrueltybrutalityangertorturemoneydrugsdeathrevengemurderfriendshipinfidelitychristmasbetrayal …adulteryfearescapeweddingfuneralgangsterinvestigationdeceptioncorruptionobsessionpovertyparanoiamafiasadismsurveillancehome invasionvengeancejusticepolice brutalitynear death experienceamerican gangster (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirhip hoppoetic justice |
| Locations: | police stationnightclubbeachnew york citybarrestaurantswimming poolsnowmotorcyclecemeterybicycleurban settingapartmentcourtroomabandoned factory |
| Characters: | detectiveprostitutetattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippoliceafrican americanfriendsingerpolice officerpolicemanpriesthostagelawyertough guy …action herohitmanpolice detectiveasian americanpolice shootoutpolice chasehomeless manex soldierpolice funeral (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s |
| Story: | wrathsafejunkiedrug dealingcrime bossheroinsuspicionthreatdrug addictpublic nudityracial slurtied to a chaircocainedrug dealermontage …subjective camerashot in the backcriminalinterrogationshootingbare buttslow motion sceneblood splattershot to deathunderwearbeatingtelephone callpistolpantiespartydancingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nuditysexgunviolencebloodflashbackfemale rear nudityfightnipplestitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasesurprise endingfirecell phoneshootoutcorpsefistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facecameraarrestgunfightbrawlthongfalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbomblingeriehandcuffsrevolvermanhattan new york citytelephonef wordgay slurflashlightbragangambushold manstrangulationmassacredisguisemansionbasketballdeath of friendthroat slittingstabbed in the chestfalse accusationjudgetrialanti herodisarming someonedrawingchild in perildouble crosspolice officer killedlimousineorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotundercovercover upevil manbaseball batlightningcourtmanipulationbodyguardcharacter says i love youthreatened with a knifevigilantearsonpowerhenchmanak 47machismouziundergroundfalling down stairsassassination attemptstreetjeepheavy rainsociopathsecurity camerawalkie talkiemobsterkicked in the stomachswat teamimpersonationgrindhousegenocidestreet lifethugcameoswitchbladetensionrap musicexplosiveitalian americanhatredpartnerevacuationfalling to deathpsychotronicaquariumcigarette lighterpunched in the chestjumping through a windowghettobooby trapwisecrack humorrainstormundercover copbulletproof vesttough copgasolinepolice raidethnic slurlasersightworld trade center manhattan new york citylandlorddrug lordcrowdmain character diesthanksgivingmob bossdjbriberyvillain played by lead actoradulterous wifebag of moneystabbed in the handbonggang wartimebombbrooklyn bridgemegalomaniacinformantfish tankdegradationfemale lawyerurban decaypolice captainnarcissismman kills a womanstatue of liberty new york cityreverendski maskshot point blankwoman kills a mandomestic abusemaverick coptop secretdrive by shootingmafia bossshot in the footbettingblaxploitationcrack cocainetragic endingstutteringinfiltrationmain character shotturkeytommy gunmob violenceblack copdreadlockssocial decayharlem manhattan new york citymob hitworld war two veteranchrysler building manhattan new york cityhostile takeoverex marinetragic villaindutch anglehitwomanc4 explosivessuitcase full of moneymob of reportersbalisonghomeless womansafecrackerpolice vigilantismdrug rehabilitationlugerracist commentgangsta gripgangster bossnew york city skylineenforcerreference to star trekstrapped to a bombwearing a sound wirespeech impedimentnew year's dayprofessional hita cappellacourtyarddirected by co starrise to powerhuman shieldfloppy diskmeth labracist insultrastafarianabandoned apartmentsuspended copwar on drugsblack boyracist jokehuman bombgangsta rapdisarming a bombafrican american musiclack of trustblack slangafrican american filmmakerman with ponytailfilm ends with text (See All) |
This urban nightmare chronicles several days in the life of Caine Lawson, following his high-school graduation, as he attempts to escape his violent existence in the projects of Watts, CA.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedyteen movie |
| Themes: | humiliationbrutalityangerrobberymoneydrugsdeathmurderrevengelovefriendshipbetrayalprisonpregnancyfear …drunkennessescapegangsterpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherparanoiaexecutionhopedyingvengeancepolice brutalitynear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | archive footagegoreneo noirhigh schoolaffection |
| Locations: | police stationlos angeles californiacarhospitalurban settinggas stationinner city |
| Characters: | detectiveboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsmother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshippolice officersingle motherpolice detectivemuslimcousin cousin relationship …grandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshippolice chasepolice dog (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s1970s |
| Story: | black and white scenecovered in blooddrug dealinghomicidecrime bossheroinlong takedrug addictracial slurcocainedrug dealershot in the backcriminalinterrogationbeer …shootingwatching tvslow motion sceneblood splattershot to deathbeatingpistolpartycigarette smokingbare chested maledogflashbackviolencegunbloodnumber in titlefightknifechasethree word titlesurprise endingvoice over narrationshootoutfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facearrestgunfightbrawlvomitingheld at gunpointsunglasseshandcuffsrevolverf wordsurvivalfoot chasegay slurorphanflashlightgangcaliforniadeath of friendprisonerhouseno opening creditsanti herochild in perilcontroversyflash forwardorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathproduct placementlightningstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderhigh school studentloss of fatherpremarital sexthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutloss of motherprofanityshot in the armhatesingle parentmachismouzicard gamepokerstreetheavy rainslow motiontold in flashbackjail cellroman numeral in titlekicked in the stomachvideotapeparking garagehonorstreet lifedrug overdosethugswitchbladestealing a carunderage drinkingdual wieldhatredconvenience storeescape attemptbible quoteghettoblood on shirtrainstormbarbecuerelease from prisonjuvenile delinquentethnic slurhustlerdesert eaglemarijuana jointgraduationstorehigh school teachercar drivingpistol whipfemale teacheroverdosekoreanvulgarityurban decaypolice interrogationn wordshot in the handsubmachine gundrive by shootingcarjackingblaxploitationtragic endingshrinefade to blackdreadlockssocial decayattempted robberygangstaslow motion action scenechild swearingchild with a gungangsta griphoodlumlatin americanchop shopdominoesdrive thrudeath of cousinconvenience store robberyurban violencemuslim convertice cream vanblack slangwatts riotschevrolet impala convertible (See All) |
The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot Beck, who was brutally murdered eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the corpse of Margot was dumped, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes suspect again. The mystery increases when Al …ex receives an e-mail showing Margot older and alive. (Read More)
| Themes: | murder investigationdrug usetorturedrinkingrapedeathmurderlovefriendshipsuicidekidnappinginfidelitypoliticsadulteryescape …weddinginvestigationvoyeurismmemoryextramarital affaircorruptiondeath of fatherobsessionblackmailguiltgriefunfaithfulnesssurveillancedeath of wifeforgivenesspolice brutalitypolice corruptionmysterious deathmurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | police stationhospitalbarrestaurantforestparis francebusairportelevatorwoodspolice carfrancelakerooftop |
| Characters: | detectivehusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorboybrother sister relationshipgirlpolice officerserial killer …nursepolicemanphotographerbabylawyerwaitresskillerfrenchamericanpolice chasechildhood friendcoronerfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipboy girl kiss (See All) |
| Story: | hitting a womancriminal investigationfemale in a showermultiple murderscene of the crimegun held to headsuspecthomicidetv newsherointied upsuspicionthreatlong takeprologue …confessionsubjective camerashot in the backdead bodytearsshootingbare buttundressingdrinkwatching tvslow motion sceneshot to deathunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callshowerphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nudityviolencedoggunbloodflashbackbased on novelnuditymale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditymale full frontal nuditylesbian kisschasecell phonecorpsefoodhorsecar accidentmirrorface slapshotgunpunched in the facecomputercameraarrestsecretlieriflerunningcafejailvoyeurmale pubic hairrevolvertelephoneswimmingcleavagegay slurnewspapervideo cameramansioneatingfemale pubic hairinternetnonlinear timelinefalse accusationapologyman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinassassinationforeign language adaptationsearchvanlatex glovesflash forwardparkskinny dippingsmokingbinocularskeymissing personcover upbaseball batfemale full rear nuditygymdisappearancepursuitcountrysidedeath of sonhorse ridingsadnessratmurdererflowerhandguntypewritergraffitiapplausebow and arrowrevelationinjuryred dresswalkie talkieloss of loved onedrug abusehidingloss of wifedesperationdriving a carfaked deathstreet lifeclockpresumed deadpassportretirementcamera shot of feetdivingphoto shoothaunted by the pasttensioninnocencesurveillance cameraplaygroundmourningburglarylesbian coupleautopsye maildeerhighwaycellphonepolice raidduckbruisenude woman murderedbenchsports cartan linechildhood memoryframed for murderdead dognude swimminganniversaryhandshakedark secretcremationstreet gangrepeated sceneabuse of powerstairwaystreet marketbitternessframedtraffic jamfemale lawyermale rapehired killernude girlcigarettefallingplaying a video gamednastableemergency roominsurancebody bagnaked dead womandocumentmurder of wifehitchcockiancircular staircasedead catanguishwoman undressingchild rapetreadmillclimbing out a windowfinding a dead bodysurveillance footageintercomtelephone numbertrophy wifecrotch shotapple computerstun gunhand kissingpocket knifealibistreet kidwife abusesafe deposit boxman undressingpokiesperjurydoor bellwood carvingequestrianransackingphoto studiosidewalk cafeaudio recordingbroken windshieldblood sample911 callwalking a dogwall safeinternet cafewiretapdead body in a car trunki.d.pediatricianbox cutterchildhood lovearm injuryprime suspectinsurance policyhemophiliahorse jumpingplanted evidencewatching a video on a computergarbage dumpsterbreaking a glassbluffingslipping and fallingwife beatingbandstandhorse stableidentifying a dead bodybody in a car trunkhunting accidentparisian outskirtsballisticsstreet riotoff screen suicidecar pileupcomputer storehiding in a dumpsterstate senatorcomputer searchhunting trophymounted deer headautopsy reportflower deliverymidnight swimdna sampledragged by hairheroin userinternal bleedingparc monceau paris (See All) |
After the murder of his beloved wife, Danny Parker is set adrift in a world where nothing is as it seems. On his journey he befriends slacker Jimmy the Finn and becomes involved in rescuing his neighbor Colette from her own demons. Danny is antagonized by undercover narcotics agents and sadistic dea …ler Pooh-Bear. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | heistfish out of water |
| Themes: | drug addictionrobberytorturemurderrevengedeathfriendshipdrunkennessdeceptioncorruptionpsychopathparanoiablackmailsurveillancedeath of wife …murder of a police officer (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noir |
| Locations: | motellos angeles californiabeachhospitalbarchurchmotorcyclecemeterylakegas stationapartment fire |
| Characters: | tattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipmusicianpolice detectivesheriffneighbor neighbor relationshipself inflicted gunshot wound |
| Story: | narcoticslapdgun held to headdrug dealfast motion sceneblack and white scenejunkiehypodermic needlesyringeheroininjectiondrug addictcocainedrug dealermontage …shot in the backbeerslow motion sceneurinationblood splattershot to deathbeatingpistolpartyphotographcigarette smokingbare chested maleflashbackbloodviolencesex scenetitle spoken by characterexplosionknifelesbian kisssurprise endingfirevoice over narrationcorpsemachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrifleheld at gunpointsunglassescar crashbathroomreference to jesus christguitargay slurcaliforniamassacredisguisenonlinear timelinehit by a cardouble crossshot in the leggraveperson on firefantasy sequencekicked in the faceringdomestic violenceshot in the shoulderamerican flagex convictsilencerreference to william shakespearecorrupt copjazzfalling down stairskilling an animalrevelationcageshot in the stomachtold in flashbackcowboy hatfbi agentcrucifixfalse identitymasked manbikerdrug overdosegrocery storestabbed in the throatimpostorshot in the facenewsreel footagetitle appears in writingairplane crashbulletproof vestblind manwilhelm screampigeonmale in showerbag of moneyface masktaserplaying poolarms dealernight visiondrunk drivingatomic bombinformantdistrict attorneystakeoutstabbed in the shouldertrumpetbroken heartmurder of wifereference to john f. kennedyreference to shakespeare's hamletabusive boyfriendnuclear explosionshot through a doorcar rolloverflashback within a flashbackinner title cardtruckerdyed hairmethamphetaminecourierdual identitysting operationtrumpet playerbadgerspear gunkamikazewiretapjumping off a roofmeth labfbi investigationexploding trailerremote control carmethadonesevered nosereference to judas iscarioteating brainssalton seareference to winnie the poohreference to the prodigal songun under a tablespeed freakreference to julia childskull ringhit by an ambulance (See All) |
| Themes: | drug addictionhumiliationdrinkingmoneyrapedeathfriendshipmarriagefearvoyeurismdivorceexploitationadoption |
| Locations: | motelbathtubbeachnew york cityrestaurantswimming poolhoteltaxiairportpolice cardeath in a car accident |
| Characters: | dancerprostitutehusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerpolice officerpolicemanphotographerwriteractressreference to god …catholicfilmmakerfilm directorpimpgo go dancerex policemanwriting a book (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 2002year 1970 |
| Story: | snorting cocainewoman cryingends with biographical notesadult filmmakingloanporn industryporn starpillswhat happened to epiloguepay phonecocainebare buttundressingdrinkwatching tv …underwearbeatingcryingtelephone callbased on true storypantiespartyphotographdancingcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityone word titleflashbackbloodgunkissviolencesexcharacter name in titlenudityfemale frontal nudityinterviewfemale rear nudityfightejaculationtitle spoken by charactersingingchasebased on booksongtesticlesfoodface slapcamerabikinisunglassesrunningcar crashcafemarijuanaprostitutionjailreference to jesus christprayertelephonef wordswimmingbandname in titleeatingdinerclitoriswhite pantiesapologyman with glassesunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeepainflash forwardskinny dippinglimousinehotel roommicrophonechampagneauditionpassionflowersdomestic violencemanipulationconvertiblepursuithairy chestreference to william shakespearetrustgirl in pantiessexual fantasysex toyeyeglassesapplausepot smokingdiscoinjurytape recorderwoman with glassesjail cellwatching a moviecrying womanmovie theaterfloridahome moviemale underwearphoto shootrear entry sexsufferingthunderpunched in the stomachmiami floridatheatre audienceproducerblack eyemustachebriefsbruiseabusive husbandsunbathingrepeated scenefamily reunionpublisherautographjukeboxvacuum cleanerfilm projector18 year oldfilm cameraporn actressfallinggiving a toastpool partyroller skatingdomestic abusestation wagonford mustangnervousnessprice of fameundressing someonecounter culturekiss on the cheekslapsexual humiliationsurname as titlesubject name in titlered carpetcoercionearringsabusive relationshipdoorbellmakeup artistrestaurant owneroysteradult film actressadult film starpornography actressblow up dollmalibu california21 year oldairport securitylie detectoraudio flashbackpill poppingblowing bubblesreference to grace kellysomersaultfreckleshit in the stomachfacial bruisefinancierirsmother slaps daughterpolygraphsexual revolutionvagina slurrollerskating rinkreference to johnny carsonadult bookstorechoking someoneadult film actorbell bottomsex u.s. marinegolden age of pornimitating fellatioreel to reel tape recorderwomen wearing a one piece swimsuitpulling down pantsroller rinkhusband wife fightkissing someone's stomachthrowing a telephonecollect call (See All) |
A love story and murder mystery based on the most notorious unsolved murder case in New York history. The original screenplay uses newly discovered facts, court records and speculation as the foundation for a story of family, obsession, love and loss.
| Themes: | murder investigationdrug usedrinkingmoneydeathmurderfriendshipsuicidemarriagepregnancyfeardrunkennessweddingdepressionblackmail …mental illnessdyingabortionwealthsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | motellos angeles californianew york cityrestauranttrainswimming poolparis franceboatbicycletaxielevatorapartmentcourtroomlakechinese restaurant |
| Characters: | dancerhusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirlnurse …studentphotographerwriterlawyerjewishpsychiatristmaidjewmayorpregnant wifechinese foodbaby shower (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2000syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978 |
| Story: | motel roomsnorting cocaineends with biographical notestrue crimetv reporterbriefcasetime lapse photographywhat happened to epiloguetv newssuspicionpay phonecocaineinterrogationdead bodytears …shootingundressingdrinkurinationunderwearcryingtelephone callbased on true storyshowerpantiespartyphotographdancingcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditydogbloodviolencekissflashbackgunsex scenesingingthree word titlesongcorpsefoodmirrorcamerasecretsunglassesrunningcafemarijuanacollegeneighbormanhattan new york cityswimmingnewspaperwineold manvideo cameradisguisebridgeeatingpoliticiansubwaydinnerjudgetrialbirthday partysearchmarriage proposalumbrellasuitcasemissing persondomestic violencedisappearancewigloss of mothercross dressingclass differencesdismembermenttrusttherapywashington d.c.record playerbirthday cakeeyeglassesanswering machinepot smokingscene during opening creditsrecordingjoggingtherapistdysfunctional marriagefloridaphone boothpress conferencehome movietennisladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshovelnovelistskiingtuxedopolice raidlooking at self in mirrorextortionbriefsbruisedead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogevictionmen's bathroomdouble lifedrunk drivingreal estateclimbing through a windowjuryself defensecredit carddistrict attorneyambassadorfamily businessmailboxunplanned pregnancyheirbased on true eventstimes square manhattan new york cityvolkswagencollectorreading a newspaperrealtorcircular staircasedistrustbronx new york citytoy gunspray paintwanted posterpeep holeu.s. senatorpackinghigh societydomineering fathervolkswagen beetlebandanaswimming in underweartelephone numberwomen's bathroomtalking to selfponyshort shortsanswering machine messagevermontwashing disheslong island new yorkwife abuseempire state building manhattan new york citysnoopingliving togetherfemale judgemedical schoolcrossdressermissing womanman dressed as a womanmissing person posterhummingnew york city skylinehome movie footageabortion clinicoffice buildingoxygen tankbludgeoned to deathtwo in a showerunsolved murderswing setunsolved crimetrust funddead body in a car trunkjumping off a rooffile cabinetparent grown child relationshipwrong side of the trackscollege graduationmissing wifefacial bruisegraduation partyrich man poor womandestroying property42nd street manhattan new york cityfacial injuryhack sawplumbingeye dropslatenessbuying a houseelevator operatorman wearing tidy whitiesfemale district attorneytestifying in courtledgerwife beatingalbany new yorkdismembering a dead bodygalveston texasprimal screamspitting out foodvenetian blindsthrowing a chairwestchester new yorkhusband suspected of murdering his wifesuspicion of murdertelephone off hookpretending to be muteporno movie theatreshiksau.s. capitol building washington d.c.health food storeheir to fortunerent collectortaking off a woman's panties (See All) |
An ex-con, fresh out of prison, goes to L.A. to try to learn who murdered his daughter. However, he quickly finds that he is completely out of place with no understanding of the culture he finds. His investigations are helped by another ex-con. Together they learn that his daughter had been having a …n affair with a record producer, who is presently having an affair with another young woman. An aging actress, who also knew his daughter, forces him to look at his own failures as a father. The movie does focus on the drama of the situation and the inter-relationships of the characters and seldom slips into an action piece. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | police investigationdrug usetheftrobberydrinkingmoneydrugsdeathrevengemurderfriendshipsuicideprisongangsterfilmmaking …investigationmemorydeath of mothersurveillancehome invasionvengeancewealthdeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | motelbathtublos angeles californiabeachbarrestaurantswimming poolmotorcycleairplanelondon englandwatertaxiairportkitchencourtroom …ocean (See All) |
| Characters: | older man younger woman relationshipthiefactorpolicehomosexualfather daughter relationshipfriendteacherpolice officerpolicemanactressreference to godlittle girlhitman …latinoteacher student relationshipdaughterfatheramericanmurder for hire (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | motel roomarmed robberynarcoticssuspectkickingdrug dealingcrime bossherointied upracial slurgunshotcriminaldead bodyshootingdrink …watching tvshot to deathbeatingpistolpantiespartyphotographcigarette smokingflashbackgunsexbloodviolencefightsingingknifechasefirecell phoneshootoutcar accidentgunfightfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointcafemarijuanahallucinationbritishrevolverswimminggay slurbrabound and gaggedcaliforniamansionstabbingnonlinear timelinejudgetrialsearchflash forwardparkorganized crimebinocularsstabbed in the backfantasy sequencestorytellingsuitcasebodyguardpursuitwaterfallex convictwaitersupermarketfireplacebreaking and enteringwarehouseslow motioncooktimetowelpassportgrocery storeplaygroundguestpool tablemovie setsculpturebilliardsevidencehighwaycliffsirensports cargunfirenewspaper clippingposterfiremanenglishman abroadcontractbeing followedgatecremationplaying poolrepeated scenemetaphoralarmfencefilm clipstewardessblack marketponytailseagullhired killervaletstakeoutsawed off shotgunreference to albert einsteinsnuff filmpalm treepassengerhouse partyex conhammockbadgeinmateacoustic guitarenglishmanbriton abroadiconnon linearcockney accentblack coppool hallbroken neckpacific oceanrecord producermusic producerbasketball courtpunched in the crotchpool cuecar alarmconvicted felonknife woundruseacting classreference to che guevarawaterfrontpotteryreference to mao tse tungcremated remainsbuffetundercover operationhired gunprime suspectoutdoor cafecockneybanging head against wallpornography filmmakingreference to pink floydnarcdrug enforcementreference to george clooneystatuettecar over cliffscufflesuntanwire cuttermusic promoterchimereference to lenny brucecockney gangstercockney rhyming slangsecurity consultant (See All) |
John Singleton's portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together 'in the 'hood.' Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other's personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Rick …y is the 'All-American' athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while 'Dough' succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, 'Furious' Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedytragedyteen movie |
| Themes: | crueltyangermoneydrugsdeathmurderrevengefriendshipescapegangsterracismdeath of fatherpovertydysfunctional familyrivalry …home invasionvengeancepolice brutalitymurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | los angeles californiacarrestaurantschoolchurchhelicopterwheelchairurban settingpolice carsinging in a carschool teacher |
| Characters: | teenage girltattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipteenage boyteacher …police officerbabytough guysingle motherlittle boyex husband ex wife relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1991year 1984 |
| Story: | death threatfilm starts with textjunkiecovered in blooddrug dealinghomicidewhat happened to epiloguelong takeprologuedrug addictracial slurmapdrug dealermontageshot in the back …alcoholinterrogationbeershootingbare buttslow motion sceneblood splattershot to deathbeatingpistolpartydancingcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nuditysexbloodviolencegunfemale rear nudityfightnipplesknifechasecorpsefistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facewritten by directorarrestbrawlrifleheld at gunpointrunninghandcuffsrevolvertelephonef wordgay slurgangdeath of friendfootballman with glassesno opening creditsfishingchild in perilshot in the legflash forwardattempted murdervirgindangerlocker roomstorytellingdeath of brothertragic eventstalkingdeath of sonsadnesspremarital sexdirectorial debutex convicthatesingle parentak 47machismouziteen angstdesireelectronic music scoreloss of virginitysurvivortitle based on songloss of friendloss of loved oneamerican footballkicked in the stomachvideotapeskateboardmilktensionrap musicunderage drinkingconfrontationloss of sonhatredconvenience storepunched in the chestghettoblood on shirtracisttitle at the endbarbecueattractionjuvenile delinquentethnic slurdeath of loved oneloss of brotherneighborhoodmelancholyshot multiple timesthanksgivingvietnam veteranstreet gangcar drivingadvertisementbitternessyoung version of characterreal estateweightliftinggang violencesexual promiscuitybillboarddouble barreled shotgunurban decaysawed off shotgunmeat cleaverpalm treen worddeath of boyfrienddrive by shootingparaplegicintentionally misspelled titlehip hop musicblack copfast food restaurantclimbing out a windowsocial decayattempted robberyvolkswagen beetlegangstachild swearingcapgentrificationrescue attemptconspiracy theoristpagerloss of boyfriendgangsta gripafrolowriderroman catholicdominoessouth central los angelesmagnum handgunblack familypacifierfat childfavoritismlow ridercollege boundtrain trackafrican american musicressentimentblack directorblack slanglive in girlfriendchevrolet impala convertiblemortgage broker (See All) |
A serial killer in the San Francisco Bay Area taunts police with his letters and cryptic messages. We follow the investigators and reporters in this lightly fictionalized account of the true 1970's case as they search for the murderer, becoming obsessed with the case. Based on Robert Graysmith's boo …k, the movie's focus is the lives and careers of the detectives and newspaper people. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmpsycho thriller |
| Themes: | murder investigationdrug addictioncrueltytheftrobberydrinkingmurderdeathchristmaspoliticsprisondrunkennessinvestigationmilitarydivorce …obsessionparanoiasadismalcoholismtraumawritingafterlifepsychological trauma (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noir |
| Locations: | police stationbarrestaurantschoolhelicoptermotorcycleairplanewatertaxiairportlaketaxi driversan francisco californiaschool bus |
| Characters: | thiefteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshipboyteenage boygirl …serial killerpolicemanphotographerbabywriterlawyersister sister relationshippolice detectivemaidmayorbrother in law sister in law relationshipstepbrother stepsister relationshipstepmother stepson relationshipmurder for hirejapanese foodmurder of a baby (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s1970s1960syear 1991year 1969year 1983year 1979year 1971year 1970year 1977year 1978 |
| Story: | murder witnesscriminal investigationsacramento californiatrue crimebriefcasetime lapse photographywhat happened to epiloguetv newsnewspaper headlinetied upwitnesspay phoneprologueconfessionmontage …interrogationdead bodyshootingdrinkwatching tvblood splattershot to deathunderweartelephone callbased on true storypistolphotographcigarette smokingone word titleviolencegunbloodinterviewtitle spoken by characterbased on bookshot in the chestshot in the headcameraarrestletterpaintingbookriflebombrunningbirthdaycafereporterhalloweennewspaperflashlightjournalistwinecaliforniastabbingbridgestabbed to deathdinerstabbed in the chestchild abusejudgeman with glasseschild in perilsearchpantyhosecoffeepainflash forwardparkstabbed in the backscreamingfbichristmas treestalkingcrossbasementelectionobscene finger gesturefireworksciamaniacpickup truckropewaiterfemale stockinged legsdrag queentape recorderwoman with glassesstabbed in the stomachwatching a moviemovie theaterwristwatchphone boothpuzzledead womanpicnicmasked manslavemental institutioncrime scenetarget practiceattorneymanhuntwomen's prisonpedophiledead manrainstormmarital separationnotehousekeeperpolice inspectorbrushing teethmasked killernewspaper clippingframed for murderpsycho killerfemale stockinged feetdead girlcar troublemysterious manporn magazinegardeningbag over headpedophiliashot in the neckglovesscene before opening creditsblind datetv commercialhomicidal maniacgovernortrailer homesquirrelhired killercookietrailer parkradio showcodepost officemailmanfourth of julysociologysymbolgolden gate bridgefemale victimshooting rangetalking while drivingheadachefingerprintmass murdererpackagewiretappingcartoonistfirecrackermurder victimfootprintred herringscrapbookmovie fanhardware storemovie posterdriver's licensehappy birthdaymystery killerparkinghouseboatjumping from a carsearchingsex offendergas chamberlugerdoughnutlimpinganimal cagefalse confessionoakland californiadouble murderfiring rangepersonality changeunsolved crimewoman stabbedzodiacdoor lockradio talk showsociologistanonymous telephone callunknown killerchiropractorprison visitationfaxbloodstainalphabetcode breakinghandwritingboy scoutssociologicalcryptographysleeping on couchlibrary booktelevision stationzodiac killerdrive in restaurantpolice psychologistmysterious voicepostal servicedepartment of motor vehicleshighway patrolmanmailroomencryptionfilm canisterfilm projectionistgun for hiretransamerica pyramidciphercircumstantial evidencedoor keymultiple suspectsoverhead projectordue processeagle scoutlatent homosexualitymodesto californiaambidexterityencoded messagesan francisco police departmentsociology of filmphoto enlargementsanta rosa californiahandwriting analysisriverside californiasan francisco chronicle the newspapersan francisco examiner the newspaperschool desksociology student (See All) |
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | brutalityangermoneydrugsmurderdeathrevengefriendshipkidnappingbetrayalprisonfearescapegangsterdeception …racismdeath of fatherparanoiaredemptionfaithsurveillancehome invasionpanicself sacrificeregretreligious faithreligious belief (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | motelbarmotorcycledesertpolice carroad triptruckroad moviesuvnew mexicomotorcycle chase |
| Characters: | teenage girltattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagerhostagetough guywarrioraction herohitmankilleralcoholicsnipertattoo artist |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | death threatmotel roomdrug withdrawaljunkiecrime bossherointhreatpay phonedrug addictracial slurcocainedrug dealermontagesubjective camerashot in the back …criminalalcoholwatching tvslow motion sceneurinationblood splattershot to deathbeatingtelephone callpistolpartyphotographbare chested maleviolencebloodgunbased on noveltwo word titlefightexplosionknifechasesurprise endingcell phoneshootoutfistfightmachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunrescuepunched in the facecondomarrestgunfightbrawlshowdownrifleheld at gunpointsunglassesbirthdayrevolvertelephonef wordsurvivalassassingangambushcaliforniadisguisedeath of frienddinerprisonerman with glassesno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armydrawingdouble crosspolice officer killednews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartenderon the runattempted murderorganized crimebeaten to deathdangerfugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementrace against timemissing personevil manknocked outshot in the shouldermanipulationscarexploding bodytraploss of fatherex convictprofanityhenchmanak 47flirtingpickup truckmachismoshavinghand grenadesupermarketteen angstbullethead buttassassination attemptlooking at oneself in a mirrorsociopathbarnbeardmovie theaterdesperationculture clashhitchhikerhitchhikingbikermexicanpresumed deadduct tape over mouththugpromiseredneckmovie theatrewoman in jeopardydamsel in distressprison guardstealing a carface paintcynicismmercilessnesspolice officer shotabsent fatherdark heroassault riflebooby trapbelief in godnotedark pastranchjuvenile delinquentethnic slurmoral dilemmasouthern accentvodkatext messagingshot through a windowvietnam veteranfinal showdownstabbed in the handswastikaviolence against womenshot in the neckfamily reunionpolice officer shot in the chestfencejukebox17 year oldtrailer homepopcornhired killerbody in a trunkhit by a trucksawed off shotgunreluctant heronihilismtrailer parkprison visitex conshot in the throatmetal detectorinmatemotorcycle gangtelephone conversationtelevision setabusive boyfriendcocaine snortingbiker gangalcoholics anonymouswanted posterpolice officer shot in the headman slaps a womanmissing daughterlandminepinballrewardmissing girldutch anglemodern westernfather daughter reunionhands tiedtruck stopdyed hairpinball machinereference to pablo picassocashiertv settattooingphone ringingfather daughter estrangementbubble gumexploding motorcycleman punches a womanshot in the sidelugerclarinetconfederate flagprotectorsponsorsuicide thoughtscar won't startnazi flagringing phonehair dyeprison gangreference to instagramreference to the nazissanta monica californiachain gangparoleemotel clerkwithdrawaldying hairnihilistrvhotwiringprotective fatherreformed alcoholicpolice officer shot in the foreheadreference to hank williamsreformed criminaltattooistreligious manalcoholics anonymous meetingone percentermagical thinkingteenage rebelface tattoomelanomacollect callmexican drug cartelplaying pinballprison inmate (See All) |
When Eastern European criminals Oleg and Emil come to New York City to pick up their share of a heist score, Oleg steals a video camera and starts filming their activities, both legal and illegal. When they learn how the American media circus can make a remorseless killer look like the victim and ma …ke them rich, they target media-savvy NYPD Homicide Detective Eddie Flemming and media-naive FDNY Fire Marshal Jordy Warsaw, the cops investigating their murder and torching of their former criminal partner, filming everything to sell to the local tabloid TV show "Top Story." (Read More)
| Themes: | theftrobberytorturedrinkingmoneyrapedeathmurderrevengelovefriendshipbetrayaljealousyprisonfear …drunkennessescapefuneralinvestigationpsychopathparanoiainsanitycelebritysadismhome invasiongreedjusticeforgivenesspolice brutalitymurder of a police officer (See All) |
| Mood: | satirecar chase |
| Locations: | police stationbathtubnew york citybarrestauranthotelcemeterytaxiairportapartmentrooftoptaxi driverfire station |
| Characters: | thiefdetectiveprostituteboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippoliceboyserial killerpolicemanhostagelawyersister sister relationshippolice detectivepsychiatristrussian …police chasetalking to oneself in a mirrorlow self esteempolice funeral (See All) |
| Story: | murder witnessdeath threatnewscastblack and white scenehomiciderapisttv newswitnesspay phonecigar smokingtied to a chaircriminaldead bodydrinkwatching tv …urinationblood splattershot to deathunderweartelephone callpistolpantiesphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityviolencedogbloodnumber in titleinterviewfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasefirecell phonecorpsedigit in titlefistfightshot in the chestface slapshotgunpunched in the facecameraarrestbrawlthongfalling from heightheld at gunpointcafehandcuffsmanhattan new york cityf wordreporterfoot chasejournalistaxevideo cameraambulancestabbingdeath of friendstabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestimmigrantdrawinggraveyardnews reportshot in the legmarriage proposalnecklacetalking to the cameraattempted murderperson on fireproduct placementactor shares first name with characterflowersscene during end creditsamerican flagneck breakingdie hard scenariocharacter says i love youthreatened with a knifeex convictshot in the armsubtitled scenearsonsociopathfamemediavideotapejournalismhome movietv showransomswitchbladepartnerdelusionrosebooby trapgasolinefemale reporterillegal immigrantmedia coverageengagement ringfirefighterclose up of eyesfiremanserial murderfire extinguishergreekspit in the facecentral park manhattan new york citypistol whipmen's bathroomwalletstabbed in the armcall girlcameramanstatue of liberty new york citysnuff filmdeath of boyfriendburnt bodytimes square manhattan new york cityfilmed killingcamcorderbadgeshot in the foothair salontime for titlespitting bloodtour buswitness protectionmurder of a nude womanbreaking a bottle over someone's headchrysler building manhattan new york cityarm slingknife held to throatthroat cutmacetied to a treereference to ludwig van beethoventv hosthit with a chairmedia manipulationnypdinterviewerfortunepepper sprayhot dog standsuitcase of moneyjamaicanstabbed with a knifeburned bodyburnt handhit with a frying panescort servicefoot injurydachshundpolish americanwaiting in linenew york police departmentkerosenereference to people magazinerikers island new york citydouble homicidereference to frank capraeastern europeanone million dollarspillow over headreflection in a car mirrortemporary insanitythrowing a chair through a windowusa customsarson investigatorfire marshalkilling rampagerunning in traffic (See All) |
Jules Winnfield ('Samuel L. Jackson' (qv)) and Vincent Vega ('John Travolta (I)' (qv)) are two hit men who are out to retrieve a suitcase stolen from their employer, mob boss Marsellus Wallace ('Ving Rhames' (qv)). Wallace has also asked Vincent to take his wife Mia ('Uma Thurman' (qv)) out a few da …ys later when Wallace himself will be out of town. Butch Coolidge ('Bruce Willis' (qv)) is an aging boxer who is paid by Wallace to lose his fight. The lives of these seemingly unrelated people are woven together comprising of a series of funny, bizarre and uncalled-for incidents. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | drug addictionhumiliationdrug usebrutalityrobberytorturerapedrugsmurderrevengegangsterdeceptionvoyeurismcorruptionredemption …near death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noir |
| Locations: | motellos angeles californiabarrestaurantmotorcycletaxielevatorstrip clubbrotheltwo on a motorcycle |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipafrican americannursegay sexactresshitmanmilitary officertalking to oneself in a mirroractor directoractor director writerhomosexual rapegay rape |
| Period: | 1990s1970s |
| Story: | snorting cocaineaccidental shootingarmed robberygun held to headbriefcasepump action shotguncovered in blooddrug dealingrapistassaulthypodermic needlecrime bosssyringeheroinlong take …pay phoneprologueracial slurtied to a chaircocainedrug dealerinterrogationwatching tvblood splattershot to deathtelephone callshowerpantieskissviolenceflashbackbloodgunmale nuditybondagetwo word titlesingingshootoutcorpsemachine guncar accidentmirrorshot in the chestblondeshot in the headshotgunrescuepunched in the faceheld at gunpointlingeriecar crashbathroomvoyeurf wordcleavagefoot chasebound and gaggedwomandinerboxingjokenonlinear timelinewhite pantiesanti heroscantily clad femalehit by a cardouble crosscontroversyanthologyshot in the legcoffeeshot in the foreheadon the runorganized crimeuniformfantasy sequenceknocked outbaseball batconvertiblebasementshot in the armsilencercult directorfreeze framerecord playergirl in pantieschainsawmachismouzigoldpot smokingloyaltynipples visible through clothingdruglifting someone into the airboxernosebleedblockbusterwristwatchphone boothmexican standoffapartment buildingdrug overdosebarefootbuddykatana swordblood on faceball gaggunshot woundshot in the faceplot twistensemble castbible quotehit on the headaccidental killingblood on shirttuxedotrophybrushing teethwrestlershot multiple timesmale in showertorso cut in halfimpersonating a police officermarijuana jointmultiple storylinedirector cameokatanavietnam veteranrobberhit in the facejunkyardcar drivinghomagehead woundhead blown offblue pantiessex slaveoverdosealarmmini dresswallettwo man armystolen moneyrestroomshoutingblood stainanal rapemale rapepiercingforeplayhamburgerbare feetmacguffinjointn wordbullet woundextreme violencepawnshopcodesome scenes in black and whitemurder by gunshotchapter headingsin medias ressurrenderwoman smokercocaine snortingtalking while drivingoff screen murdershot in the crotchfamous linefinger gunphonographintercomzippo lighterautomatic weaponmultiple perspectivesmultiple time framesdance contestpayphonetoastermoral ambiguityrunning for your lifefoot massagegun held to one's headkilled with a gunfalling asleeprestaurant ownershot through a wallsecret codetelling a jokeextreme closeupbloody mouthinterlinked storieschoppermovie referencecaged humanblowing a kisspulp fictionfake bloodimplied cunnilingusdrug snortingperson in car trunkafrobody piercingfemale bare feetplaying against typefoolcrime gone awryadrenalinebullet holemale with long hairmilkshakemulletdirected by co starpack of moneysexual referencekilled with a swordkamikazenumber in character's nameshop ownerdivine interventiongourmetheirloomtwo killerssprayed with waterpostmodernhondashot repeatedlytwist the danceclaw hammergold watchfixed fightmilitary dress uniformcelebrity impersonatorgarden hosemale wearing an earringreading booktongue piercingcup of coffeeleather maskmale sitting on a toiletcollision courseknocked out with gun buttinterruptionno background scoreblack suit clad killerpop tartriding motorcyclebiblical passageacura nsxhonda civicnumber 666reel to reel tape recordertied up and gaggedacuraeeny meeny miny moemuzzleproblem solverrolling a jointslurping a drink with a strawchapterwise storytellingcult tv referenceabdomen slashedkept in a boxsprite sodaslot car racing (See All) |
Adult film director Jack Horner is always on the lookout for new talent and it's only by chance that he meets Eddie Adams who is working as a busboy in a restaurant. Eddie is young, good looking and plenty of libido to spare. Using the screen name Dirk Diggler, he quickly rises to the top of his ind …ustry winning awards year after year. Drugs and ego however come between Dirk and those around him and he soon finds that fame is fleeting. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | drug userobberydrinkingmoneydrugsmurderlovemarriagechristmasadulteryprisonpregnancyfearfilmmakingvoyeurism |
| Mood: | behind the sceneshigh schoolmurder suicide |
| Locations: | motelnightclublos angeles californiahospitalswimming pooltruckusasex in carsex in public |
| Characters: | actorhomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipsingerbabylawyeractressfilm directorchinesetalking to oneself in a mirrormother lovesex with a stranger |
| Period: | summer1980s1970syear 1982 |
| Story: | snorting cocainesex with a minoradult filmmakinggun in mouthporn industryporn stardrug dealingassaultsplit screenthreatlong takepublic nuditycigar smokingcocainemontage …alcoholtearsshootingdrinkblood splattershot to deathunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callpistolpantiespartydancingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nuditygunbloodviolencekissnuditymale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterviewmasturbationtwo word titlefemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditymale full frontal nuditysingingtopless female nuditysongshootoutmirrorshot in the chestblondeface slapshot in the headshotgunbikinisex in bedpaintinglingeriebedjailvoyeurclassroomguitarcleavagegay slurcaliforniamansiondinerfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesjudgeapologyno opening creditsscantily clad femaleunderwater scenevanlimousinefired from the jobcowboychampagnepassionmoaningchristmas treeshot in the shouldergymfemale removes her clotheswigfilm within a filmchildbirthkissing while having sexcheating wifegirl in pantiesrunawaypickup truckmachismopornographywaiterdiscono pantieswarehousetitle based on songmagicianbuttockspoolnew year's evecoitusbirthcommercialmale underweardrug overdoseinterracial romancebloody noseshoesunderage drinkinglove at first sightbig penisensemble castawardhot tubfilm producersalesmandressing roomrecording studiocasual sexdivorceebenchtan linecopulationwedding receptionvideo tapelarge penispromiscuous womangay bashingnudemale friendshiptelling someone to shut upfilm cameranude girlporn actresspornographertestbased on short filmpool partychild custodyexamroller skatingmale prostitutionshot through the mouthsurrogate mothercrotch grabvideo footagehold upnervousnessroller skatesreference to ronald reaganreference to star warschapter headingspleasuremovie cameraunwanted kissrise and fallbanquetabsent mothercocktailverbal abusefirecrackerwoman in bikinicard trickwoman initiating sexnew houserunning out of gascuckolded husbandnew year's eve partymissionary positionreference to led zeppelinporn actorwork outsmall businesswatching sexporn producerneon signshoe storeporn directorreference to napoleoninnocence lostdrug pusherdiving boardreference to bruce leebad singingsurrogate familyboutiquebad temper360 degree panreference to al pacinoobscene gesturemother figuresex industrybusboyporn setjail visitationsan fernando valley california8 trackreverse cowboy sex positionpornography filmmakingsex in limousinedesigner clothesloan officercamera mansound manstage namecrankdoughnut shopsurrogate daughterawards ceremonydemo tapeadult entertainment industrymovie in moviegolden age of pornreference to farrah fawcettwife has sex in front of husbandcustody hearingelectronic storeblow job gestureboom operatorrecording songsmackspandex disco jeanshi fimen's clothingnew automobilereference to john holmesmirror above bedmixing a drinksnorting cokepater familiasstereo systemwoman on rollerskates (See All) |
Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Ze has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bene is the only one to keep him on t …he good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageblack comedycrime epic |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usetheftrobberytorturemoneyraperevengedeathmurderlovefriendshipkidnappinginfidelityreligion …adulteryescapedancegangsterextramarital affairpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertyredemptionunfaithfulnesssexualityphotographyhomelessnesswealthenvironmentpolice corruptionmurder of fathermurder of mothermurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | motelnightclubbeachbarchurchforestmotorcyclebusbicyclewoodsurban settingpolice carcityjunglebrothel …brazilslum (See All) |
| Characters: | thiefdancerprostituteteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboyteenage boynursepoliceman …photographerartistinterracial relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice chasedeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960s |
| Story: | snorting cocainearmed robberydrug dealingcrime bosstv newssplit screendrug addictracial slurcocainedrug dealershot in the backcriminaltearsshootingwatching tv …blood splattershot to deathunderwearcryingtelephone callbased on true storypistolpartyphotographdancingfemale nudityviolencebloodflashbackkissgunmale nuditymale frontal nudityfightinterracial sextitle spoken by characterknifechasethree word titlevoice over narrationbased on bookshootoutcar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headcameraarrestshowdownriflerunningbirthdaycar crashmarijuanaprostitutionprayerreporterswimminggood versus evilgay slurnewspapersoccerjournalistgangfishnonlinear timelineassassinationcontroversyshot in the foreheadpainflash forwardorganized crimevirginattackfugitivedeath of childscene during end creditsdomestic violencedeath of brotherpursuitpremarital sexbank robberychickenhandgunobscene finger gestureclass differencespowerchild murderfreeze framerecord playerafricanmachismouzipot smokingsupermarketdiscodesireloss of virginitymass murdersociopathstealinghidingbuttocksswimsuitjournalismvirginityburialthugpromiseshopliftingmercilessnessshot in the faceghettobananahandheld cameramurder of a childpolice raidgrowing upjuvenile delinquentjobmale virgincon manmarijuana jointmultiple storylinemolotov cocktailgang warstreet gangdead childrenarms dealerinformantgang violencebus stoplatin americanarcissismwetting pantsstonedbakerykitebloody body of childrio de janeiro brazilactual animal killedsouth americagaskiller childsoccer ballshot in the foothold upchapter headingsin medias reslifeguardhoodierise and fallmob violencechild with guncity in titlestreet vendorchild with a gunstrobe lightauto theftillegal drugstalismancareer criminaltv broadcastchild murders a childchild uses gungang warfarename changefavelagun storedeath of uncledrug pushersambabrazilian musicpaperboynon professional castboy killedchild uses a gunmotorscooterchild shotchild shot in the headwoman directoruxoricidechild knocked unconsciousrio de janeirocon gameurban violencehooded sweatshirtyouth gangphotojournalismrunttropical settingankle injuryteenage gangsalesclerkchild shot in the chestlusophonegun dealerbroken rulepushing a carcounter attacktrigger happybus conductorarmed childchild shot through the chestmaconhabrazilian culturestool pigeongang shootingkid gangsmooth talkerstreet war (See All) |
Two Irish brothers accidentally kill mafia thugs. They turn themselves in and are released as heroes. They then see it as a calling by God and start knocking off mafia gang members one by one. Willem Dafoe plays the detective trying to figure out the killings, but the closer he comes to catching the … Irish brothers, the more he thinks the brothers are doing the right thing. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | drug usebrutalitytheftrobberydrinkingmoneydeathrevengemurderfriendshipbetrayalprisondrunkennessinvestigationmafia …insanityhome invasionexecutionhomophobiapanicjustice (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerainneo noir |
| Locations: | police stationhospitalbarrestaurantchurchhotelelevatorcourtroomrooftopstrip clubcatholic churchbar brawl |
| Characters: | thiefdancerdetectivetattoohusband wife relationshippolicehomosexualafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipgay sexpolicemanphotographerpriest …christiangay kisshitmancatholicrussiansniper riflerussian mafiarussian american (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | criminal investigationaccidental shootinggun held to headtv reporterinvestigatorcrime bosstv newspay phoneprologueconfessionracial slurcigar smokingshot in the backdead bodyshooting …bare buttdrinkwatching tvslow motion sceneblood splattershot to deathunderweartelephone callpistoldancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunflashbackviolencebloodkissnuditymale nudityinterviewmasturbationfightknifethree word titlesurprise endingfirevoice over narrationshootoutdreamcorpsefistfightfoodshot in the chestshot in the headpunched in the facecomputercatcamerawritten by directorgunfightfalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointcafejailhandcuffsprayerstripperf wordreportergay slurnewspaperflashlightambushthroat slittingbridgeeatingnonlinear timelinenuntrialshot in the legcoffeebartenderlatex glovesflash forwardorganized crimebeaten to deathsuburbfbiperson on fireproduct placementlightningscene during end creditscourtcrossdirectorial debutshot in the armhandgunsilencertwinvigilantecross dressingsubtitled scenegarageblack americanfreeze framestylized violencepizzamachismoitalianropekilling an animalmass murdercagelistening to musictape recorderrecordingfbi agentcrucifixtwinsphone boothpress conferenceirishgun fubar fightgun battlecrime scenesufferingsevered fingerdual wielditalian americanboston massachusettspool tablebroken glasskicked in the crotchbutcherbilliardsaerial shotmale male kissblind manethnic slurpolice inspectorkilling spreebullet timesermonmexican americanearphonesface maskalleyirish americanbandageplaying poolpistol whipvigilantismconfessionalbullet ballethanging upside downhearing voicescatholicismvigilante justicebathrobegun duelski maskn wordmassachusettsmafia bosssitting on a toiletgropingparoletv interviewreference to james bonddead cathomosexual subtextreference to supermanshot through a doorfingerprintreference to batmanbreaking a bottle over someone's headbilingualismfalling through the floorcityscapejumping from a rooftopnewscasterbilingualshacklesstun gunset on firearsenalpagerfire fightlord's prayertelling a joketv crewpeep showstuttergolf balldoughnutforensicsman dressed as a womanbar ownerover the toptourette's syndromekilling a catcelticirish catholictoilet bowlair ventpack of moneyactor shares last name with characterair ductdumb policereference to coca colabeepernose ringbellboyhunting knifeitalian mafiastreet interviewbad taste humourcrime syndicatefraternal twinsreference to rambocrossing oneselffbi investigationprofessional assassinasexualsiblings living togetherreference to the lone rangeropera musicst. patrick's dayclothes ironrosary beadscauterizationdeductionpennyfingers shot offparole boardirish gangsterreference to charles bronsonballisticsirish mafiaammoniacrawl spacecauterizing a woundreference to pepsi colafalling through the ceilingmeat processing factorycoins on eyeschained to a toiletnumbers runnerpants on firerespect for enemy (See All) |
In TRIPLE 9, a crew of dirty cops are blackmailed by the Russian mob to execute a virtually impossible heist. The only way to pull it off is to manufacture a 999, police code for "officer down". Their plan is turned upside down when the unsuspecting rookie they set up to die foils the attack, trigge …ring a breakneck, action-packed finale filled with double-crosses, greed and revenge. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsuspenseheist |
| Themes: | police investigationbrutalityangerrobberytorturemoneydrugsrevengedeathmurderfriendshipkidnappingbetrayalprisonfear …drunkennessescapegangsterinvestigationdeceptioncorruptionparanoiablackmailsurveillancepanicpolice brutalitymurder of a police officerpolice corruptionnear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirambiguous ending |
| Locations: | police stationnightclubcarhospitalbarrestauranthelicopterairplaneelevatorurban settingapartmentpolice carstrip clubcar bombfire truck …car fire (See All) |
| Characters: | thiefdetectiveprostitutetattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanbrother brother relationshippolice officerhostagesister sister relationship …jewishhitmaninterracial relationshipsecurity guardalcoholicpolice detectiveasian americanrussianuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutpolice chaseex soldierrussian mafiacoronerpolice sergeantpolice lieutenantsuicide by cophispanic americanrussian jew (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | death threatlens flarejunkiecrime bossnewspaper headlinesuspiciondrug addictracial slurcigar smokingmapcocainedrug dealermontagecriminalalcohol …interrogationbare buttblood splattershot to deathbeatingpistolpartyphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityviolencebloodnumber in titlebare breaststwo word titlefemale rear nuditytitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasesurprise endingfiretopless female nuditycell phoneshootoutcorpsedigit in titlemachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facecomputerarrestgunfightbikinibrawlheld at gunpointsunglassesbombcar crashhandcuffsrevolverstripperf wordfoot chaseflashlightbound and gaggedgangambushambulancedeath of friendprisonerexploding carsevered headdisarming someonechild in perildouble crosspolice officer killedvanfemme fatalenews reportshot in the foreheadattempted murderlimousineorganized crimedangerprotestfbielectrocutionmissionrace against timecover upkicked in the facebaseball batlightningopening action scenebankstreet shootoutmanipulationdeath of brotherbodyguardgiftexploding bodylaptoppolicewomanthreatened with a knifebank robberyex convictsubtitled scenecorrupt cophenchmanak 47transvestitemachismoeavesdroppinguzifalling down stairspot smokingsabotagegrenadeelectronic music scoreheavy rainsociopathscene during opening creditsloss of friendsecurity camerawalkie talkiemobstermorguesergeantvillainessswat teamdesperationstreet lifeinterracial friendshipmasked manduct tape over mouththugcrime scenereverse footageshieldpartnerconvenience storeshot in the facepolice officer shotcigarette lighterpunched in the chestassault rifleghettoautopsyaccidental killingaerial shotblood on shirtconvictrainstormbulletproof vesttough copgasolinenotepolice raidlieutenantethnic slurloss of brotherfirefightersouthern accentmob bossshot through a windowmarijuana jointsuffocationbag of moneyex coptaserbag over headreference to facebookshot in the neckscene before opening creditsabuse of powerpaintarmored carinformanturban decayinterracial marriagebody in a trunkmercy killingman kills a womanoffscreen killingski maskshot in the handsubmachine gunatlanta georgiamaverick copbullet woundcar set on firemafia bossreference to googlebadgecarjackingreference to twittercross dressercadillaccrack cocainebmwdistrustgang membercocaine snortingblack copsevered footknocked out with a gun buttsocial decaysurveillance footagetel aviv israelfordcamera focus on female buttex marineone last jobchild with a gunrookie cophands tiedbank vaultdetonatorchevroletbritish actor playing american charactergetawayex special forcessafe deposit boxabandoned carred lighthousing projectends with freeze framefragments of glassgangsta gripforensicsstar of davidstrapped to a bombneonyarmulkedodgereference to instagramreference to vladimir putiniraq veteranabandoned apartmentflash grenadeford crown victoriadodge chargerfoot blown offdye packlatino gangbmw 3female security guardreference to black sabbathu.s. department of homeland securityday glomeat processing plantcadillac escaladeformer navy sealchevrolet tahoejunkie cop (See All) |
Brooklyn, 1988. Crime is rife, especially drugs and drug violence. A Russian thug is building his heroin trade, while everyone laughs at the cops. Brothers have chosen different paths: Joe has followed his father Bert into New York's Finest; he's a rising star. Bobby, who uses his mother's maiden na …me, manages a club. Bobby too is on the rise: he has a new girlfriend and a green-light to develop a Manhattan club. Joe and Bert ask him to help with intelligence gathering; he declines. Then, Joe raids Bobby's club to arrest the Russian. From there, things spiral out of control: the Russian puts out a hit on Joe, personal losses mount, and Bobby's loyalties face the test. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | abusedrug usedrinkingmoneydrugsdeathrevengemurdersuicidebetrayalprisonfearescapefuneralinvestigation …death of fatherdeath of motherdysfunctional familygamblingdeath of wifedyingvengeancemurder of a police officermurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | gorenightmarecar chase |
| Locations: | motelpolice stationnightclubbeachhospitalnew york cityrestaurantchurchmotorcyclecemeterywheelchairurban settingpolice carstrip clubcar bomb …car on fire (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrensingerbrother brother relationshippolice officerpolicemanphotographeruncle nephew relationshipmayor …police shootoutgrandfather grandson relationshiprussian mafia (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1988 |
| Story: | public humiliationsnorting cocainenightclub ownerheroinprologuecocainedrug dealershot in the backtearsshootingdrinkslow motion sceneblood splattershot to deathbeating …cryingtelephone callpistolpartyphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale nudityviolencedogflashbackbloodgunsexmasturbationsingingchasefiresongshootoutfoodshot in the chestshot in the headshotguncameraarrestfalling from heightriflecar crashcafemarijuanajailmanhattan new york cityf wordambushambulancethroat slittingeatingimmigrantboxingno opening creditscoffinassassinationsearchvangraveyardpantyhoseparklimousineorganized crimeblack pantiesgymamerican flagpursuitobscene finger gesturesubtitled scenetrusthenchmanfemale stockinged legsloyaltydiscojail cellwalkie talkiecrucifixhidingbrooklyn new york cityreconciliationstabbed in the throatitalian americanshot in the facecigarette lightercard playingjumping through a windowracistundercover copraidpolice raidbenchworld trade center manhattan new york citythanksgivingabandoned buildinglatinamolotov cocktailbag over headsurgical maskshot in the neckdrug smugglinghomecomingpromotionpolice chieftombstoneinformantsmugglerurban decaypolice captaindrug traffickingstakeoutexamfeatherfacial scarinformerpuerto ricanpolaroid camerasocial decayzippo lighterfurpost traumatic stressbloody faceoathreference to led zeppelinhundred dollar billlaw enforcementkiltgrave side ceremonyhidden identitystar of daviddyslexiafalling through a windownipple slipfingering someone's vaginamatchessurrogate familykorean war veteranpoker the card gamerussian immigrantpostmodernismwhite glovespolice uniformnew york police departmentcharcoalpile of moneypolice custodywelcome home partypolice trainingmumblingcode wordmale with earringhand in pantiessearch dogbustierprotective custodysqualid apartmentpolice stakeoutabandoned airfieldcar bombingchest painsfamily of copsmasked gunmanrussian familyweedsbrooklynesepolish family (See All) |
After five years in prison, Tony le Stephanois meets his dearest friends Jo and the Italian Mario Ferrati and they invite Tony to steal a couple of jewels from the show-window of the famous jewelry Mappin & Webb Ltd, but he declines. Tony finds his former girlfriend Mado, who became the lover of the … gangster owner of the night-club L' Age d' Or Louis Grutter, and he humiliates her, beating on her back for being unfaithful. Then he calls Jo and Mario and proposes a burglary of the safe of the jewelry. They invite the Italian specialist in safes and elegant wolf Cesar to join their team and they plot a perfect heist. They are successful in their plan, but the Don Juan Cesar makes things go wrong when he gives a valuable ring to his mistress. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmsuspenseheistcaperheist gone wrong |
| Themes: | brutalitytheftrobberytorturedrinkingmoneydrugsdeathmurderrevengelovekidnappinginfidelitybetrayalfuneral …gangsterdeath of fathergamblingvengeancemurder of fathermurder of husband (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | nightclubbathtubnew york citybarrestauranttrainparis francelondon englandbicycletaxielevatortrucknightclub singer |
| Characters: | thiefdancerhusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshippolicemanhostagegrandfather grandson relationship |
| Story: | male in a bathtubforced to stripjewelryfast motion scenesafejunkiehypodermic needletied upwitnesspay phonedrug addictcigar smokingdrug dealersubjective camerashot in the back …criminalinterrogationshootingundressingdrinkbeatingtelephone callpistoldancingcigarette smokingbare chested malegunbloodbased on novelsingingsongcar accidentface slappunched in the facerunningcar crashcafepianohandcuffsrivernewspaperflashlightbrabound and gaggedcandlebandbridgesubwaychild in perildouble crossbathtreekeychampagneumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotsuitcasebraceletringflowersdeath of husbandblindfoldex convictcasinoitalianropeloyaltybreaking and enteringballooncowboy hatdrug abusewristwatchphone boothfemale singerwomanizerclockpassportshoesconstruction siteburglarybackstagecigarette lightercard playingdressing roomrelease from prisonkilling spreereckless drivingchloroformcoffee shopfire extinguishergang warstairwayfencejazz musicvacuum cleanervillaearringstakeoutcoughingmoroccorazorbathrobecriminal ganggigolohearsepearl necklaceex conteamworktelegramfur coatdeskmailmantoy guninspectortuberculosisjewelbreaking through a doormetrodoormancasketstraight razorpoker gamejewelry storeone last jobfuneral processionnight clubauto theftjewel thiefleotardsecurity systemsong and danceel trainpower drilljazz clubcareer criminalsafecrackergemsweatingrivierabreaking glasshelium balloongrand pianoplanningjazz bandman dancing with mandopekeyholecleanerconciergejewel theftburglar alarmdiamond ringlocksmithjewelry heiststretchinggetaway caraftermathrugjewel heistsedationafrican frenchwind up toyclimbing a ropebeach ballarc de triomphe parismontmartre parisman slaps manvibrationsweaty facexylophonesafecrackingsee through dressclothes hangerstreet cleanerhole in the floorpigallehandcuffed to a chairhead dunked in waterprecious stonedrinking coffeefolding bedhot waxnewspaper standstocking feetbreaking through a glass doorcleanerscrime caperheavy equipmentbass fiddlenewspaper headlinesshooting a dead bodybeating with a gunhole in ceiling (See All) |
After Katrina, police sergeant Terence McDonagh rescues a prisoner, hurts his back in the process and earns a promotion to lieutenant plus an addiction to cocaine and painkillers. Six months later, a family is murdered over drugs; Terence runs the investigation. His drug-using prostitute girlfriend, … his alcoholic father's dog, run-ins with two old women and a well-connected john, gambling losses, a nervous young witness, and thefts of police property put Terence's job and then his life in danger. He starts seeing things. He wants a big score to get out from under mounting debts, so he joins forces with drug dealers. The murders remain unsolved. A bad lieutenant gets worse. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedydark comedy |
| Themes: | murder investigationdrug addictiondrug usedrugsdeathmurderprisonpregnancydancefuneralgangsterinvestigationcorruptionblackmailmafia …gamblingsurveillancepolice brutalitypolice corruptionmurder of family (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | police stationnightclubbarrestauranthotelwaterwheelchairsex in publicfire truck |
| Characters: | prostituteboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshiplawyersecurity guardalcoholicpolice detectivepolice shootoutgrandmother grandson relationshipstepmother stepson relationshipalcoholic fatherpolice sergeantpolice surveillance |
| Period: | 21st century |
| Story: | murder witnesssnorting cocainecrack pipemultiple murderalligatorjunkiecrime bossheroinwitnessdrug addictracial slurcocainedrug dealersex standing upinterrogation …dead bodybare buttwatching tvblood splattershot to deathpistolpantiesdogviolencebloodfemale rear nudityshootoutcorpsemachine guncar accidentshot in the chestrescuearrestheld at gunpointplace name in titlejailhallucinationhandcuffsrevolvermassacreambulancemansionprisonerimmigrantsnakefishno opening creditsanti herograveyardflash forwardsmokingorganized crimehotel roomblack pantieslocker roomdebtevil mancity name in titlethreatened with a knifekissing while having sexcult directorcasinocorrupt cophenchmansupermarketdrugcagesecurity camerajail cellamerican footballsergeanteccentricswat teamsharkblack humorcrime scenefloodbraverynew orleans louisianaconvenience storefootball playeraquariumblack braevidencemurder of a childpolice raidlieutenantbruiseillegal immigrantdrug lordblack bra and pantiesmarijuana jointvideo surveillancecartoon on tvhiding in a closetabuse of powermarketpromotiondisposing of a dead bodyx raydouble barreled shotgunpharmacypolice captainbody in a trunkdistrict attorneysawed off shotgunwoman in bra and pantiesdnanursing homemugshotcrack cocainefully clothed sexdirty copspooncocaine snortingrehabdelivery boybreakdancecity in titlehurricane katrinaaward ceremonynude photographcongressmanno endingpharmacistwatching sexpolice protagonistgrave side ceremonybreakdancingwoman in a wheelchairblack lingerienational anthemstar spangled bannerspit takebookieiguanaoxygen tankbody in trunkunofficial sequelpolaroid photographenvelope full of moneyspeeding ticketassistant district attorneyhand under skirtreflection in car mirrorchild witnessfleeing the countryu.s. congressmanvicodinback painsports barforced to watch sexback injuryopening creditsshakedowntwelve step programprostitute wifesea snakegun under a tableelder abusejunkie copunofficial remake (See All) |
A successful cocaine dealer, who has earned a respected place among England's Mafia elite, plans an early retirement from the business. However, big boss Jimmy Price hands down a tough assignment: find Charlotte Ryder, the missing rich princess daughter of Jimmy's old pal Edward, a powerful construc …tion business player and gossip papers socialite. Complicating matters are two million pounds' worth of Grade A ecstasy, a brutal Serbian gang and a whole series of double crossings. The title "LAYER CAKE" refers to the layers or levels anyone in business goes through in rising to the top. What is revealed is a modern underworld where the rules have changed. There are no 'codes', or 'families' and respect lasts as long as a line. Not knowing who he can trust, he has to use all his 'savvy', 'telling' and skills which make him one of the best, to escape his own. The ultimate last job, a love interest called Tammy, and an international drug ring threaten to draw him back into the 'cake mix'. But, time is running out and the penalty will endure a lifetime.. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyheist |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usetheftrobberytorturedrinkingmoneydrugsdeathrevengemurdersuicidekidnappingbetrayalprison …feardancegangsterdeceptionparanoiablackmailguiltgreedwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | motelnightclubbarrestaurantswimming poolhotelmotorcyclelondon englandairportpolice carenglandtruckrooftopsuv |
| Characters: | thiefdancerboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolicehomosexualfather daughter relationshippolicemanhitmanlustsnipersniper riflepolice chasesuicide by gunshotold friend …self inflicted gunshot wound (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s1970s1960s |
| Story: | snorting cocainehands tied behind backoverhead camera shotgun in mouthdrug dealjunkiepillsdrug dealingtied upthreatdrug addictgunshotcigar smokingcocainedrug dealer …subjective camerasex standing updead bodybeerdrinkblood splatterunderwearbeatingtelephone callshowerpantiesdancingcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityflashbackgunsexbloodviolencebased on novelfemale frontal nudityfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionleg spreadingchasesurprise endingvoice over narrationfondlingcell phonecorpsemirrorshot in the chestshot in the headsex in bedbooklieriflesunglasseslingeriecafevoyeurswimmingcleavagefoot chasebraassassinmansiondinerfishsevered headanti heroscantily clad femaleassassinationdouble crossunderwater scenesearchshot in the foreheadattempted murderlibraryargumentorganized crimehotel roombinocularsblack pantiesmicrophonelocker roomliarchampagnemissing personflowersstalkingbank robberydirectorial debutsilencersubtitled scenegirl in pantieseavesdroppingpot smokingteano pantiesnipples visible through clothingwarehousemass murdercakefollowing someonescamfood in titledrug overdoseduct tape over mouthwhiskeyrear entry sexprison guardtelescopehippieheadphonescigarette lighterpolice raidextortiontrophydrug lordpillclose up of eyesbeing followedimpersonating a police officermarijuana jointnarrated by characterbeheadingaccountantbongset uptelephone boothhired killerlsdpharmacyamsterdam netherlandsgreenhousestakeoutstonedlollipopmotorboatski maskauto mechanicnetherlandsshot through the mouthinterracial couplebmwinformerdrug humorironingburn victimpolice sirenloudspeakerwiretappingdrug tripwoman wearing black lingeriecrime lordone last jobreference to winston churchillflirtationfreezerchemistryarsenalhashishwoman shot in the foreheadmotorcycle helmetpeep showlugerroom servicecountry clubliverpudliannameless characterzurich switzerlanddrug pusherkingpinecstasy the drugbegins with narrationlicense plateduct tape gagland roverserbianpramafrican angloends with narrationrepeated scene from a different perspectivewoman wearing a string bikiniburning clothingdrug moneypharmaceutical industryheadless corpsepile of moneydead body in a freezerhidden microphonezodiac boatcheating on one's boyfriendintensive caredrug runnerluxury carreference to goethemob executionclothes ironcrack headgun pointed at facereference to faustwearing a wiredrug supplierlighting a cigarwatering a plantfacial maskshot through a pillowweighing scaleslost moneyconfidence trickgolf tournamentsilk stockingscrashing through a gatedrug manufacturingsex against a wallhands tied behind one's backdrug theftpontoonawakened by a phonepublic suicidedust maskflatironwomen changing clothes (See All) |
Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best friend is pressured by his girlfriend Sylvia to find a job, but Jim is more interested in hanging out and making cash from small heists, while trying t …o get a law enforcement job so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drug usetheftangerrobberydrinkingdrugsdeathmurderfriendshippregnancydrunkennessdeceptionmemorycorruptionpsychopath …datingunemployment (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | los angeles californiabarurban settingpolice carmexico |
| Characters: | thiefdancerprostitutetattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippoliceafrican americanfriendpolice officerpolicemanlawyerlatinoex soldier |
| Story: | lapddrug dealprologuedrug dealershot in the backdead bodybeershootingdrinkwatching tvurinationblood splattershot to deathbeatingpistol …partyphotographdancingcigarette smokingkissviolencebloodgunfightexplosionchaseshootoutdreamcorpsefoodmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facecomputerletterlierifleheld at gunpointsunglassesrunningmarijuanafoot chasegay slurthroat slittingeatingfbiliarreadingcorrupt copblack americantwenty somethinganswering machinepot smokinggrenadewatching a moviemilkmexicanhookermiddle eastgrocery storebreakupmobile phonespanishjob interviewsmugglingpool tablepunched in the stomachconvenience storekicked in the crotchpost traumatic stress disorderspecial forcesdeceitbrushing teethgovernment agentreckless drivingillegal immigrantlyingstreet gangplaying pooldrug smugglingnight visiondrunk drivingdrug traffickingmercy killingcolombiainterracial coupleironingbreaking a bottle over someone's headunwed pregnancystealing moneybilingualvisamexican immigrantlatin americanhomeland securityrecruitmilitary veteranlos angeles police departmentsurrogate brotherpolygraphurine samplejob huntingvinegarturkey basterpersian gulf war (See All) |
Porter is bad, but his neighbours are worse. Street-wise and tough, an ex-marine, he is betrayed by a one-time partner, and shot in the back by his junkie wife. He survives and returns, looking to recover his share from the robbery of an Asian crime gang. The money has passed into the hands of "the …Outfit", a slick gangster organisation that runs the city. He has to make his way through a world populated by heroin dealers, prostitutes, sado-masochists, gunmen and crooked cops, a place where torture is a way of life. His only friend is a former employer, a prostitute, and her loyalty is in question, given she now works for the Outfit. He makes good early progress, but then falls into the hands of Fairfax, the crime boss. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyheistrevenge plotheist gone wrong |
| Themes: | brutalityrobberytorturemoneydrugsrevengedeathkidnappingbetrayalherodeceptioncorruptionmafiagreedvengeance …police corruptionchinese mafia (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | carrestauranthoteltaxichicago illinoiscar explosion |
| Characters: | thiefprostitutetattoopolicetough guywarrioraction heropolice shootoutchinese food |
| Story: | death threatjunkiedrug dealinghypodermic needlecrime bosssyringeheroindrug addictshot in the backcriminalinterrogationbeershootingblood splattershot to death …beatingtelephone callshowerpistolpantiescigarette smokingbare chested malegunviolencebloodflashbackdogbased on novelexplosionsurprise endingvoice over narrationshootoutcorpsefistfightshot in the chestremakeshot in the headgunfightbrawlliehand to hand combatbomblingeriecar crashprostitutionrevolvertelephonewomanexploding caranti heroscantily clad femaledisarming someoneone man armydouble crossshot in the legshot in the foreheadlimousineone against manyorganized crimebinocularsliarmini skirtexploding bodytrapsemiautomatic pistolshot in the armbare chested male bondagecorrupt copmachismoexploding buildingasian womansadomasochismdead womanmexican standoffscamdrug overdosewhiskeyhit in the crotchhit on the headblack eyewisecrack humorsexy womanbody landing on a carextortionframed for murdershot multiple timeshit with a baseball batpickpocketoverdosemasochismcall girlnarcissismman punching a womanboxing matchdrive by shootingcar set on firereading a newspaperin medias resferrarispitting blooddicetommy gunfinger gun555 phone numberex marineidentity theftthreat to killhundred dollar billel traingun held to one's headbalisongdead woman on bedgrand pianoanti villainpolice badgeshot in the kneesledge hammertire ironcheating on wifenude paintingrubber glovespack of moneyblack leather jacketpawnbrokernose ringshooting a dogpostmodernbanging head against wallcredit card fraudwoman beaterhit with a doorillegal gamblingrunning out of ammofat guyfighting backpiercing ripped outbolt cuttershot through a pillowpurposeful car accidentmouth guardcastration threathit with a telephoneswearing in front of childrenfat insultphone bombhunted turns hunterchained to a radiator (See All) |
In Los Angeles, a city where streets are overrun by drug dealers, those who have sworn to uphold the law are breaking them to clean up the streets. Denzel Washington plays L.A.P.D. detective Alonzo Harris, a veteran narcotics officer whose methods of enforcing the law are questionable, if not corrup …t. 'Training Day' follows Harris as he trains rookie Jake Hoyt over a 24-hour period. Ethical dilemmas arise for Hoyt as well as the audience as questions present themselves as to whether or not Harris' methodology for ridding the streets of South Central Los Angeles of drugs is right or wrong. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedyconspiracy |
| Themes: | humiliationdrug usebrutalityrobberymoneyrapedrugsdeathmurderlovebetrayalheroinvestigationdeceptionpsychopath …blackmailgamblingjusticepolice brutalitymadnessmurder of a police officerpolice corruption (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | los angeles californiarestauranthelicopterbusbicyclewheelchairpolice carrooftoprooftop escape |
| Characters: | detectiveteenage girltattoohusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipafrican americanboypolice officerpolicemanbabyinterracial relationshiphispanicrussian mafia |
| Story: | armed robberynarcoticslapdkickingdrug dealinghomiciderapistdrug addictracial slurcigar smokingcocainedrug dealerbeershootingwatching tv …blood splattershot to deathbeatingpistolpartycigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityviolencebloodguntwo word titlesex scenefemale rear nudityfighttitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingshootoutmachine gunshot in the chestshotgunpunched in the facegunfightkissingsecretvomitinglieheld at gunpointcar crashmarijuanahandcuffsf wordgay slurnewspaperwinegangcaliforniaambulancechild in perilpolice officer killedvantrainingliarstorytellingattempted rapemurdererdie hard scenariothreatened with a knifeprofanityshot in the armcorrupt copchesschainsawscandalshot in the stomachparking garagebloody nosespanishburglaryhit in the crotchshovelmentorframe upcard playingghettoone daywedding ringbulletproof vestbalconybody landing on a carpigeonshot multiple timesmain character diescoffee shopspittingvillain played by lead actorcartoon on tvcannabisstreet gangbreast feedingpistol whipwalletstolen moneykoreanurban decaystakeoutstonedunsubtitled foreign languagepipecoincidencen wordcorrupt policevolkswagenbadgecrack cocainedirty coptalking about sexgang membermain character shotanecdoteimplied sexsmoking marijuanashot through a doorhip hop musicblack coprookiefreewaymentor protege relationshiprocking chaircityscapefalling off a roofhidden moneygun held to one's headpolice protagonisthowlinghousing projectthrown through a windshieldpeanut butterprotegenursingbad copcheckerslowriderpensionsearch warrantpitbullshot in the buttchoke holdduilesbian slurlos angeles police departmentwarrantreading newspaperdrug moneyplaying pokernarcdrug enforcementviolent cophit in the throattraffic copviciousnesspcpfirst day at workcrack headpolice trainingreference to rodney kingcop on the edgejustifiable homicidelow riderdriving under the influencefiring two guns simultaneouslybutane lighterpolice misconductthree wise menpushed through a windowangel dusthelicopter landing padfalse heromedal of valoron the job trainingsalvadoran (See All) |
Hitman Jef Costello is a perfectionist who always carefully plans his murders and who never gets caught. One night however, after killing a night-club owner, he's seen by witnesses. His efforts to provide himself with an alibi fail and more and more he gets driven into a corner.
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmsuspense |
| Themes: | police investigationmurder investigationtheftrobberymoneymurderdeathlovebetrayalgangsterinvestigationpsychopathparanoiablackmailgambling …surveillance (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirdarknesseuro noir |
| Locations: | police stationnightclubcarbartrainhotelparis francetaxielevatorpolice carcar theft |
| Characters: | older man younger woman relationshipthiefdetectiveprostituteboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolicefather daughter relationshippolicemanmusiciantough guylove trianglehitmankillerpolice detectiveemployer employee relationship …police surveillance (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | murder suspectnightclub ownerbreaking a windowinvestigatorsuspectsuspicionwitnessthreatgunshotcigar smokingmaptied to a chairshot in the backcriminalinterrogation …dead bodyshootingbeatingtelephone callcigarette smokingkissgunviolencebased on novelfightchaseshootoutpunched in the facearrestgunfightshowdownlieheld at gunpointpianorevolverfoot chaseflashlightassassinbandsubwayman with glassesanti herobirddisarming someoneassassinationdouble crossforeign language adaptationsearchvanbartenderlatex gloveson the runkeyliarkicked in the facescarpianistdatemurdererex convictgaragefreeze frameeavesdroppingcard gamebreaking and enteringwoundlooking at oneself in a mirrorcagetape recorderhatnosebleedphone boothvisitfollowing someonemexican standoffstealing a carconfrontationbribecard playingdeath of protagonistevidencethirty somethingtigerlonerlooking at self in mirrorbarefoot femalepolice inspectorplaying pianomain character diesplaying cardscontractbeing followedpiano playerstolen carbriberyfianceebarking dogbreak inglovesfirearmdoubtpiano playingescalatorjazz musicquick drawtemptationvery little dialoguebugbroken windowhired killerunderworldpolice interrogationgun violenceex concontract killerlighting a cigarettephone callmanipulative behaviormurder by gunshotman wearing glassesinspectormain character shotdeath by gunshotschizophrenicmetropunch in facetrenchcoatpointing a gun at someonefedoraglovethreatened with a gunbird cagemultiple murderseye witnessbechdel test failedsecretly observingpsychological manipulationcar keysnailalibiaccomplicedeath by shootingperjuryblood on handsfollowingentrapmentsilent protagonistsmoking in bedbroken windshieldmanipulative manparis metrobreaking inlicense platelistening devicemurder by shootingpolice lineupcarrying a dead bodycaged bird30 year oldprofessional killersmoking a cigarettetransmittergolddiggerarm injuryheavy smokerjazz comboarm woundbird in a cageidentificationvice squadpolice investigatorsugar daddyafrican frenchcriminal as protagonistevidence tamperingfalse testimonytailing a suspectdisinfectantline uppet birddestroying evidencelack of evidencehiding evidencelone wolffalse alibireel to reel tape recordersilent mandownpourman tied to a chairmurder contracttied handscigar smokerobstruction of justicebirdseedkiller as protagonistpatchsmoking a cigaraccessory to murderbugging devicecitroen d smaster keyofferrazziaidentification cardkick in facepouring raintied mandisinfecting a woundmurderer as protagonistsilent character (See All) |
Uxbal, single father of two children, finds his life in chaos as he is forced to deal with his life in order to escape the heat of crime in underground Barcelona, to break with the love for the divorced, manic depressive, abusive mother of his children and to regain spiritual insight in his life as …he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. (Read More)
| Themes: | cancerdrug usedrinkingmoneydrugsdeathmurdermarriagereligionbetrayalfeardrunkennessmemoryredemptionguilt …griefillnessphotographyexploitationdyingpolice corruptionafterlifedying fatherdying from cancer (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | nightclubbeachhospitalbarrestaurantschoolchurchforestsnowcemeterywoodspolice carstrip clubmexicotrain station …slumsex in a closet (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerprostitutehusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorchildrenbrother brother relationshipboy …brother sister relationshipgirlnursepolicemanbabylittle girlgay kisslittle boychinesegay relationshipsingle fathergay fathercrying babychinese foodgay asianbaby boypolice violencereligious iconsex with brother in lawasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | snorting cocaineestranged wifenosebreaking a windowtv reporterboxer shortspillshypodermic needlesyringetv newsprologuecocainedrug dealermontagesubjective camera …dead bodytearsundressingdrinkwatching tvurinationunderwearcryingtelephone callshowerphotographdancingcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityone word titlekissviolencebloodfighttitle spoken by charactersingingchasecell phonedreamcorpsefoodmirrorface slaparrestthongvomitingrunningbirthdaycafebathroomjailhallucinationtelephoneorphancookingwinecandlestrangulationeatingtoiletimmigrantsubwayaccidentfishdinnerchild abuseapologycoffinmarriage proposalpaingravemicrophonemassageringflowerspursuithairy chesttragic eventcrossdeath of soncharacter says i love yougay coupletrustsingle parentterminal illnessafricanbirthday cakecloseted homosexualhuggingmedicinebreaking and enteringwarehouselooking at oneself in a mirrorcakebabysitterice creamcrucifixmorguespiderdesperationgay parentstreet lifemale underwearsufferingconstruction sitemourningbackpackmedical examinationmarital separationmale male kisspolice raiddead boybriefsinjusticedead motherillegal immigrantowldormitorysuffocationg stringcremationconstruction workerbreast feedingrepeated sceneevictiondead fatherblack marketconstructionclimbing through a windowdenialdying mansense of smellmarriage problemsmediumsewing machinesitting on a toiletintentionally misspelled titledistrustbarcelona spainsleeplessness10 year oldpole dancerhappy birthday to youillegal immigrationspaghettimortuarywrapped in a towelstreet vendorchemotherapyasphyxiationbailbipolar disorderforkcrematoriumchild's drawingpneumoniadead parentsblowing out candleheartbeatsparklerestranged couplemedical clinicwashing clothesatonementblood sampledead sonmass deathbed wettingdiamond ringout of body experiencetouching someone's breastsreference to mother teresaterminal cancerbelief in the afterlifesenegalsweatshopfastingwetting oneselffootbridgeodorreference to disneylandwraithbad newsdeath by suffocationviolence against a childembalmingcarbon monoxide poisoningface woundnude dancingprostate cancerseven year oldupside down viewwaiting in lineincontinencechinese immigrantmale wearing an earringsense of soundtalking with the deadhuman exploitationabandoned childadult diaperbeginning morphed with endingsenegalesemagnetic resonance imagingpounding on a doorreference to the united nationsbarred windowpyreneesreference to the dalai lamacommunicating with the deaddeath from cancerillegal workerkid artstrip club ownerboogerheaterdeath by asphyxiationmale ponytailreference to francisco francopierced eartalkativenessboy smoking a cigarettedead body on beachprostate exammisspelled worddead body floating in waterreference to jack danielsappliance storebody washed up on beachhitting a childsilent sceneblack marketeersurrealism sequenceurinating bloodmultiple tv screenssent to one's room (See All) |
A boy named George Jung grows up in a struggling family in the 1950's. His mother nags at her husband as he is trying to make a living for the family. It is finally revealed that George's father cannot make a living and the family goes bankrupt. George does not want the same thing to happen to him, …and his friend Tuna, in the 1960's, suggests that he deal marijuana. He is a big hit in California in the 1960's, yet he goes to jail, where he finds out about the wonders of cocaine. As a result, when released, he gets rich by bringing cocaine to America. However, he soon pays the price. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug addictionhumiliationcancerdrug usetheftdrinkingmoneydrugsdeathmurderlovefriendshipmarriagechristmasbetrayal …adulteryprisonpregnancyescapeweddingdivorcelonelinesspovertyillnesswealth (See All) |
| Locations: | los angeles californiabeachbarswimming poolsnowcemeteryairplanebuscourtroomchicago illinoismexico |
| Characters: | thiefactordancerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendstudent …policemanmusicianamericandeath of girlfriendairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s1970s1960s1950schristmas party |
| Story: | snorting cocainegun in mouthdrug dealdrug dealinghollywood californiacocainedrug dealermontagecriminalbeershootingdrinkblood splatterbeatingbased on true story …pistolpartyphotographdancingcigarette smokingone word titlefemale nuditygunbloodflashbacktitle spoken by charactervoice over narrationbased on bookdreamarrestbirthdaymarijuanacollegejailtelephonegay slurgangcaliforniamansionjudgedouble crossvangraveyardshot in the foreheadflash forwardpilotorganized crimefbifugitivevacationsuitcasebankringfarmeruniversityshot in the shouldercourttragic eventchildbirthobscene finger gesturebirthday cakewaiterdiscoslow motiontape recordernew year's evehome movieburials&mdrug overdosepromisebloody nosehypocrisyspanishboston massachusettssmugglingmiami floridaoutlawprison cellraiddrug lordfianceebongcannabisdrug smugglingpistol whipepisodic structureoverdosedrug traffickingstonedcolombiabankruptcychild custodyprison visitparolehair salondrug cartelhypocritehappy birthday to yourise and fallabsent motherarm slingmaterialismcourthousebailauto theftcell matesouthern californiabarbie dollconvicted felondeadrug pusherdrug ringcolombianroller skateprivate planehallucinogenic druggay hairdresserlos angeles international airportdrug couriercolombian drug carteltranscendental meditationken dollmedellin colombiamiami beach floridasingle engine airplanedrug possessionprotective custodycessnapuerto vallarta mexicosmashing telephonecartagena colombiapadronepanamanian (See All) |
Three amateurs stickup a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse. Brad Pitt plays the hitman hired to track them down and restore order.
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedyheist |
| Themes: | drug usebrutalityrobberytorturemoneydrugsmurderdeathbetrayalpoliticsfeardrunkennessescapegangsterdeception …mafiagamblingsadismalcoholism (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerain |
| Locations: | carbarrestauranthotelairporturban settingtrain station |
| Characters: | thiefprostitutetough guyhitmanalcoholicaustralian |
| Period: | 2000syear 2008 |
| Story: | soft focuslens flarejunkieheroindrug addictdrug dealermontagesubjective cameracriminalalcoholinterrogationbeerwatching tvslow motion sceneblood splatter …shot to deathbeatingpistolcigarette smokingdogviolencebloodflashbackcharacter name in titlebased on novelthree word titlesurprise endingcorpseshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facewritten by directorarrestvomitingheld at gunpointsunglassescar crashhandcuffsrevolverf wordassassinambushdinerexploding carfalse accusationanti herohit by a cardouble crossnews reportshot in the foreheadbartenderorganized crimehotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathcharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementkicked in the facelightningbodyguardautomobileex convictprofanityhenchmanmachismowaitercard gamegamepokerheavy rainslow motionsociopathmobsterbeardmorguekicked in the stomachfloridamobparking garagesocial commentarymasked manthugwhiskeycynicismitalian americanmercilessnessnew orleans louisianapunched in the stomachshot in the facesex talkcigarette lighterpunched in the chestthrown through a windowrainstormreference to barack obamamedia coveragebullet timeshot through a windowmysterious maneconomyelection campaignhired killerurban decaysawed off shotgunshot point blankshot in the handpresidential electiondrive by shootingcontract killercar set on fireradio newsspitting bloodimplied sexmob violencereference to george w. bushsocial decaymale vomitingmob hitpoker gamemartinirecessioneconomic crisisbeaten uphitsouthern gothicblood vomitingprofessional hitreference to tarzanreference to thomas jeffersonaustralian manorlando floridamasked robbermob enforcerdry cleaning2008 presidential electionsmall time crookpost punklincoln town carglobal economic crisis of 2008opening creditswearing pantyhose over headheavy drinkerstealing a dogkilled in a cardrug userhousehold cleaning glovesstealing from criminal (See All) |
Camden College. Sean Bateman is the younger brother of depraved Wall Street broker Patrick Bateman. He's also a drug dealer who owes a lot of money to "fellow" dealer Rupert Guest, as well as a well-known womanizer, for he sleeps with nearly half of the female population on campus. Lauren Hynde is, …technically, a virgin. She's saving herself for her shallow boyfriend, Victor Johnson, who's left the States to backpack across Europe. Her slutty roommate, Lara, has the hots for Victor as well. Paul Denton, who used to date Lauren, is openly bisexual and attracted to Mitchell Allen, who's dating Candice to prove to Paul that he's not gay. Sean loves Lauren. Paul loves Sean. And Lauren may love Sean. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingmoneyrapedrugsdeathsuicidedrunkennessvoyeurismseductiondatingunrequited lovecheating |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | bathtubcarhospitalrestauranthotelsnowmotorcycleparis francebuslondon englandbathtub suicide |
| Characters: | dancerhomosexualmother son relationshipdoctorsingerstudentlove trianglegay kissprofessorlove lettersuicide by slashing one's wrists |
| Story: | soft focuslens flaretime lapse photographyboxer shortspillsdrug dealingsplit screenprologuepublic nuditycocainedrug dealermontagesubjective cameratearsbeer …bare buttundressingdrinkwatching tvurinationunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callpantiespartydancingcigarette smokingmale rear nudityfemale nuditydogkissflashbackbloodgunsexbased on novelnuditymale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymasturbationfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditynipplessingingknifetopless female nudityvoice over narrationsongmirrorblondepunched in the facecomputercondomthongmaskvomitingsunglasseslingeriecafemarijuanabathroomcollegevoyeurmale pubic hairguitarcleavagebisexualgay slurbracandletoplessvideo cameraambulancesuicide attemptnonlinear timelinescantily clad femaleroommatespankingcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguevirginkaratefantasy sequencecharacter's point of view camera shotbaseball batrock 'n' rolleuropefreeze framegirl in pantiessexual fantasyno pantiesloss of virginitymacheterome italydrug abuseskateboardblack humorvirginityend of the worlddead womantoweldrug overdosereverse footagebloody nosehit in the crotchnippleblack braraised middle fingerswitzerlandbrushing teethpromiscuitywoman in bathtubdesert eagledormitorymultiple storylinebongplaying pooldefecationcafeteriaeiffel tower parisnudeanal rapepush upsnude girlamsterdam netherlandswetting pantsvenice italywrist slittingmailmailboxpipetopless girlnaked dead womandublin irelandcollege campusfootball teamrepeated linebarcelona spainreference to michael jacksonteen suicidedate rapejack o'lanternburning manmultiple perspectivesfilm studentflorence italyclarinetlaundry drying on clothes lineshooting uplawn sprinklerwoman in a bathtubabstinencevenereal diseasewhitespitting on someonemultiple narratorsecstasy the drugfag hagcollege girlcollege freshmandead body in a bathtubstream of consciousnessbleachersrewinddead woman in bath tubdead body in bathtubpurplereference to johnny deppkegbelly buttoncredits rolling downinner monologuekleenexfreebasingbloody bathtubreference to clara bowreference to gabriel garcia marqueztheme partytowel on headcommitting suicide while nakeddead woman in bathtubdartmouth collegekegger (See All) |
In South Boston, the state police force is waging war on Irish-American organized crime. Young undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate run by gangland chief Frank Costello. While Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence, Colin Sullivan, a hardened young criminal wh …o has infiltrated the state police as an informer for the syndicate is rising to a position of power in the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by their double lives, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations they have penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there is a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly in danger of being caught and exposed to the enemy - and each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save themselves. But is either willing to turn on their friends and comrades they've made during their long stints undercover? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmdocumentary footagecrime epic |
| Themes: | humiliationbrutalityangerrobberytorturedrinkingmoneydrugsdeathmurderlovefriendshipinfidelitybetrayaljealousy …prisonpregnancydrunkennessfuneralgangsterinvestigationdeceptionextramarital affairracismcorruptiondeath of mothermafiaguiltsurveillanceexecutionphotographydyingpolice corruptionchinese mafia (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerainneo noir |
| Locations: | police stationcarbeachhospitalbarrestauranttrainchurchswimming poolcemeteryboatwaterairportelevatorkitchen …apartmentpolice carcityrooftopchinagas stationtunnelschool bus (See All) |
| Characters: | detectiveprostitutetattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshippoliceafrican americanfriendsingerpolice officerpolicemanlawyertough guychristianhitmankiller …psychiatristuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutpregnantchinese americanpolice sergeantself inflicted gunshot woundpolice surveillancepolice funeralself deceptionasian gangster (See All) |
| Story: | murder witnesshands tied behind backmultiple murderdrug dealkickingpump action shotgunpillscrime bossheroinwitnesslong takeprologuedrug addictconfessionracial slur …cocainedrug dealermontagecriminalinterrogationshootingwatching tvblood splattershot to deathunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callshowerpistolpantiesphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditybloodviolencekissflashbackguninterviewtwo word titlefighttitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingknifelesbian kisschasesurprise endingfirefondlingcell phoneshootouthigh heelsfistfightfoodmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestblonderemakeshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facecomputerarrestgunfightbrawlthongfalling from heightlieheld at gunpointrunninglingeriecar crashcafejailhandcuffsreference to jesus christrevolverrivercleavagespygay slurorphanbedroomoperabrabound and gaggedambushold manstrangulationambulancestabbingdeath of friendbridgeeatingdinerstabbed in the chestsubwayexploding carbrunetteman with glassesnunno opening creditsscantily clad femalecoffindrawingdouble crosspolice officer killedspankingvangraveyardnews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadpainlimousineorganized crimeblack pantiesmicrophonebeaten to deathdangerscreamingfbiliarundercoverproduct placementscreamflowersdomestic violencestreet shootoutpursuitdatesilencerobscene finger gesturereference to william shakespearekissing while having sexespionagegraffitikillingarsoncorrupt copblack americanheart attackuzigolfcaptaindestructionhead buttwarehousewoundcomic bookragefbi agentmobsterwatching a moviesevered handblack humorhomeburialdead womanmexican standoffapartment buildingthugrampagecrime sceneswitchbladetarget practicebloody nosesurveillance cameramobile phoneitalian americanboston massachusettsmercilessnesspool tableconvenience storedark humorgunshot woundshot in the facebroken glassmentorensemble castfather figurecigarette lighterswamparchival footagedeath of protagonistprideaccidental killingblood on shirtdead manwedding ringundercover copcellphonedisfigurementpolice raidbroken armpassionate kissethnic slurmain character diesfirefighternasamob bossleather jacketimpotencetranslatorabandoned buildingnarrated by characterbag of moneyearphonesmenstruationmolotov cocktailirish americanstreet gangdockglovesdoubtgolf clubdouble lifebitternessstandoffgovernorhideoutinformantno title at beginningtriadmind gameinfertilitywhistlingbaseball caphead injuryunsubtitled foreign languagecdcriminal gangracial prejudicetaiwanpsychoanalysisbleeding to deathcar set on firecop killertwo way mirrorbadgebouncerrealtorreference to abraham lincolnbaginformermagnifying glassbloody violencemolemain character shottext messageflashback within a flashbackmob violenceslapabandoned warehousewiretappingflash cameramob hitbudweiserscottish accentslide showreference to sigmund freudknife in the chestdrug tradejob promotionreference to john lennongarrotebandaged handindian americanmicrochipdinner datefall to deathbroken handcriminal syndicatebreaking down a doorgrave side ceremonysnitchhousing projectopera houseirapenitentiaryharvard universitykilled in an elevatorpolice badgereference to shakespeare's macbethstabbed in the bellyshot in the kneeethnic conflictstate trooperwalking in the rainbattering rampolice academyprescriptionangel costumecd playerduffel baghomeland securitymale in a showerreference to bruce leesuicide thoughtswaterfrontethnic hatredbegins with narrationsex jokeice pickalleywayvaliumhand bandagesonogramvoice recordingromantic trianglewarrantbeeperpuerto rican americanprotection racketbloodstainhit over the head with a bottleice cream parlorirish mobfake penisporno theaterirish accentmilitary secretkneed in the crotchremake of asian filmfinal examgarrottingpoliceman uniformtailing a suspectmob executiontheatre boxtv monitorlost identitypolice trainingwindchimedriving rangegun dealerreference to james joycetorn shirtflag draped coffiniris shotpatriot actassault and batteryelite teamstate policegraduation ceremonyirish gangsterthrown from a buildingcounter espionageinsurance moneyirish mafiapolice cadetpolice internal affairsparallel montageplaying bagpipeswoman wearing mismatched lingeriebaggage handlerliving with grandmotherone million dollarsstabbed with an ice pickoxycontinshot on locationfetal ultrasoundbegging to be killedpakistani americanrugby gamesocial security numberblowing smoke ringscranberry juicejohn lennon quotationremake of chinese filmwatching an operacaller iddead woman on a beachpolish slurreference to nathaniel hawthorne (See All) |
This story is a narration from an Australian man who falls in love with two kinds of Candy: a woman of the same name and heroin. The narrator changes from a smart-aleck to someone trying to find a vein to inject, while Candy changes from an actress, call girl, streetwalker, and then a madwoman. Star …ting in Sydney, the two eventually end up in Melbourne to go clean, but they fail. This leads them to turn to finding money and heroin, while other posessions and attachments become unimportant. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usetheftrobberydrinkingmoneydrugsdeathmarriageadulterypregnancyweddingmental illnessabortionmadness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bathtubhospitalrestaurantswimming poolkitchenwheelchairaustraliabrothelsex in carsex in a toilet |
| Characters: | thiefprostitutetattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorgay sexbabyartistlustprofessor …pregnant wifeself destructivenessart student (See All) |
| Story: | heroin addictdrug withdrawalrazor bladejunkiehypodermic needlesyringeheroindrug addictdrug dealertearsbeerbare buttundressingdrinkwatching tv …underwearcryingtelephone callshowerpantiesphotographcigarette smokingone word titlefemale nuditybloodsexkisscharacter name in titlebased on novelmale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfightnipplestitle spoken by characterleg spreadingsurprise endingvoice over narrationfoodmirrorface slapcameracondompaintingbookvomitingliesunglassescafemarijuanabathroomprostitutionswimmingcleavagebracookingwinevideo cameraapologypainterscantily clad femaleunderwater scenemarriage proposalpainparkmini skirtumbrellareadingbankringflowersfemale removes her clotheschildbirthchickenpickup truckeyeglassesshavingpot smokingsupermarketaddictiondrugstealingmale underweardrug overdosemental institutionmale prostitutehookershopliftingmental hospitaldespairamusement parkred pantiesnervous breakdownbenchalarm clockwedding receptionhustlermiscarriagemarijuana jointreal estate agentgirl in bra and pantiesneedlemoney problemsmental breakdownevictionsydney australiapink pantiesoverdosewalletcall girlcar washpharmacystonedecstasybaseball caphead injuryjointurinalmale prostitutionpawnshopescortaspiring actresswashing machinemorphinewaitingfetuswhipped creamsmoking potmcdonald's restaurantsurrogate fatherchopping wooddrugstorecrossword puzzlestealing moneymelbourne australiahoneyice cubeautomated teller machinebohemianwriting on a wallpublic toiletdishwasherdrug rehabilitationshooting upbank tellerdrug pushergay hustlerconfettireference to tarzanstreet walkermen's toiletpillow talkstitchescompulsionpawnbrokerskylightamusement park ridecredit card fraudjamwatching a cartoon on tvcold turkeysugar daddydetoxblurry visionmethadonecrackerhemorrhagemaking a bedstillborn childco dependencydishwashingwriting in lipstickmale wearing a thongripping a telephone from the wallheroin withdrawalreference to e.e. cummingsfrozen chickenhay balingheroin detoxsex for moneyinside a car in a car washintravenous injection (See All) |
In Ruggsville, Texas, the police under the command of Sheriff John Quincy Wydell attack the house of the sadistic serial killers Firefly family (a.k.a. The Devil's Reject) and they arrest mother Firefly, but Otis B. Driftwood and Baby Firefly escape from the siege. Tiny is wandering nearby the house … and also escapes. Otis and Baby call their patriarch, the mad clown Captain Spaulding and they schedule to reunite at an isolated motel in the desert. When Otis and Baby arrive, they kidnap two families of singers, using sadism and violence against the harmless persons. Meanwhile, Sheriff Wydell promises to capture and kill the runaways, seeking revenge for the death of his brother, the Deputy George Wydell. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedypsycho thrillersadistic horror |
| Themes: | crueltyhumiliationbrutalityangertorturerapedeathrevengemurderfriendshipsuicidekidnappingbetrayalfearescape …deceptionseductionpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherparanoiainsanitysadismevilexploitationcannibalismvengeanceself sacrificepolice brutalitymadnessmurder of a police officernear death experiencemurder of family (See All) |
| Mood: | gorenightmareambiguous ending |
| Locations: | motelpolice stationbathtubbarfarmroad tripgas stationtexasbrothel |
| Characters: | prostitutetattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshippolice officerserial killernurse …hostagetough guyvillainmaidsheriffterrorpolice shootoutpimpaunt niece relationshipsuicide by copmurder of a prostitute (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 1978 |
| Story: | multiple homicidefilm starts with textforced to stripcovered in bloodrapistsplit screenpay phoneracial slurcigar smokingtied to a chaircocainedrug dealershot in the backcriminalinterrogation …dead bodybeerbare buttslow motion sceneblood splattershot to deathbeatingshowerpistolpantiesphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityviolenceflashbackblooddogsequelsex scenefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditytitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasefireshootoutwoman on topdreamcorpsemachine gunhorseshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunrescuepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestgunfightsex in bedvomitingshowdownrifleheld at gunpointsecond partlow budget filmmarijuanajailhandcuffsrevolverf wordsurvivalfoot chasegay slurbound and gaggedambushstrangulationaxedeath of friendthroat slittingimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestfemale pubic hairwhite pantiescultdream sequenceanti herochild in perildouble crosspolice officer killednews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadon the runbeaten to deathstabbed in the backscreamingclownelectrocutionfugitiveevil manknocked outopening action sceneattempted rapefarmershot in the shouldermanipulationdeath of brotherdeath of sonpigbasementneck breakingmurdererthreatened with a knifechickenprofanityshot in the armobscene finger gesturewhippingcult directorcowfreeze framestylized violencemaniachead buttmass murderlooking at oneself in a mirrorscene during opening creditsragecowboy hatstabbed in the stomachkicked in the stomachphone boothgrindhousefemale killerinterracial friendshipmasked mangas maskwatching televisionrampageredneckcrime scenestealing a carstabbed in the throathatredhit in the crotchcannibalmercilessnessstabbed in the neckbutcherescape attemptreference to satancigarette lighterstabbed in the legdeath of protagonistpunched in the chestjumping through a windowthrown through a windowwisecrack humorblood on shirtone daybounty hunterslaughterhighwaybulletproof vesttough copdisfigurementknife throwinggasolinebarbecuebody countaxe murderranchsexual assaultsevered legkilling spreedeath of loved onefemale in showernewspaper clippingmedia coveragesouthern accentclose up of eyesnews reportershot through a windowgothmarijuana jointpervertserial murderpsychopathic killerreference to elvis presleyprayingbad guymadmanface maskreturning character killed offstabbed in the handnecrophiliashot in the neckspit in the facehomagepistol whipmisogynisthuman monstersexual violencestandoffhomicidal maniacvulgarityfemale psychopathtrailer homehit by a truckdeputyman kills a womantrailer parkman punching a womanfemale villainsole black character dies clichemacabreshot in the throatcarjackinggraphic violenceexploding housedeath of familyreference to star warsknife murderbutt slappsychological torturecross countryfilm criticfemale victimcocaine snortinghouse on firemurder spreemass murdererbutcherygrindhouse filmevil clownbilingualisminnocent person killedcrime spreereturning character with different actorknife in the chestserial rapistslow motion action sceneno survivorssouthdutch anglemodern westernsuit of armorcult figurerunning out of gaskiller clownwriting in bloodred light districtcmnffemale serial killersexual torturepossebody armorman punches a womantrailer trashpolice vigilantismblockadegas grenaderoadkillreference to jack the rippersevered faceclown makeupentrailssatanicroadiereference to mark twainviolence against a womannail through handoral rapecattle prodmutilated bodynecrophiliacpig maskderanged womanreference to groucho marxderanged manblood bathforced nudityrape with a gun barrel (See All) |
Lazy court-process clerk and stoner Dale Denton has only one reason to visit his equally lazy dealer Saul Silver: to purchase weed, specifically, a rare new strain called Pineapple Express. But when Dale becomes the only witness to a murder by a crooked cop and the city's most dangerous drug lord, h …e panics and dumps his roach of Pineapple Express at the scene. Dale now has another reason to visit Saul: to find out if the weed is so rare that it can be traced back to him--and it is. As Dale and Saul run for their lives, they quickly discover that they're not suffering from weed-fueled paranoia: incredibly, the bad guys really are hot on their trail and trying to figure out the fastest way to kill them both. All aboard the Pineapple Express. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | drug useangerdrinkingmoneydrugsmurderdeathlovefriendshipkidnappingbetrayaljealousyfearescapegangster …deceptionmilitarycorruptionparanoiasurveillancemurder of a police officermurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolcar chase |
| Locations: | motelhospitalrestaurantforestwoodswheelchairpolice carlaboratorycar theft |
| Characters: | dancerteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorbrother brother relationshipteenage boyteacher …policemanhostagebest friendasianjewpolice shootoutgrandmother grandson relationshippolice chaseengineer (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | motel roomaccidental shootingfast motion sceneblack and white scenekickingdrug dealingcrime bosswitnesssplit screenpay phoneprologuedrug addictgunshottied to a chairdrug dealer …montagedead bodytearsbeershootingdrinkslow motion sceneblood splattershot to deathunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callpistolphotographdancingbare chested maleflashbackgunkissviolencebloodfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechaseerectionfirecell phoneshootoutcorpsefistfightmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facecatarrestfalling from heightlierifleheld at gunpointbombrunningbirthdaycar crashmarijuanabathroomhandcuffsrevolverf wordflashlightmassacredisguisestabbingtoiletweaponinternetdinnerexploding caranti heroradiohit by a carvanshot in the legold womanon the runflash forwardstabbed in the backcostumeliarninjadragonsuitcasekicked in the faceactor shares first name with charactershot in the shoulderdeath of brotherpursuithigh school studentdeath of sonpolicewomanshot in the armobscene finger gesturecasinosubtitled scenecorrupt copstrong female characterhenchmanmachismobirthday cakepot smokinghead buttwarehousecakeshot in the stomachbarnmale bondingtoyhidingexploding buildingwristwatchjumping from heightblack humorvirginitycrushed to deathhitchhikingmale underwearwatching televisionbloody nosebuddymobile phonehippiepartnermutesex talkhungermiraclekicked in the crotchcigarette lighterjumping through a windowblack eyebananabuddhismclassmateeye patchfamily dinnerduct tapefieldbenchreckless drivingdrug lordplantmarijuana jointhit and runcia agentcar troublefire extinguisherbongcannabisshortshead woundtelephone bootheuthanasiavacuum cleanerstonerweightliftingflaskretirement homeburnt faceman in underwearcoughinglollipopsense of smellcactuskarmaunderage smokingsleeping in a carburnt bodyshot in the footdumpsterbutt slapdrug humorman on fireneck bracebreaking through a doorgarbage canpolice sirenfleeingintercombromancedrug tripcaterpillartitle appears in songhidden gunmultiple time framestalk show hostolder man young girl relationshipfruit in titlecrushed by a carforkheadbandlazinessbreaking down a doorpunched in the crotchtalk radiooperating roomshot in the sidehawaiian shirthit with a rockseedprinterdrug pusherexploding busold people's homeashtraywitness to murderdrug warearmale with long hairsplit lipbreaking up with girlfriendganjahit on the head with a fire extinguishershot in the earthrown through a wallfalling down a hillnew beginningbeer canfeeding someonemurder of a policewomanteen smokingdominoesyear 1937stabbed with a forkdiving suitex cia agenthermit crabelderly peoplesnackendopainting toenailspedicureherpesfriends falling outteen drug usecigarette buttshot through the floormarijuana pipesubpoenatitle in songcivil engineerdriving through a wallmuggledeodorantpot headrunning into a treeengine troublefalling down a shaftglass pipemaxi padfoot blown offmace sprayprocess serverdriving while stonedexercise ballfather disapproves of boyfriendroachsmashing a cell phoneshot from a carsuitcase bombear shot offhiding in a dumpstermale hugsurveillance vanblow job gesturemale to female foot in crotchradio call in showreference to pandora's boxleapfrogshot in the chinexploding warehousebleeding from one's earcar flying through the airwishbonecat boxpants on firereference to evander holyfieldreference to jeff goldblumreference to pandora (See All) |
After witnessing the brutal murders of a convenience store owner and his son, firefighter Jeremy Coleman barely escapes with his life. As he is forced to testify against the crime lord, Hagan, he is placed in the witness protection program under the watch of the U.S. Marshals. When his new identity …becomes compromised Jeremy is forced to take an unexpected course of action in order to get his life back and save the lives of those he loves. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artssuspense |
| Themes: | police investigationbrutalityangerrobberytorturemurderdeathrevengekidnappingchristmasbetrayalfearescapegangsterinvestigation …deceptionjusticenear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | motelpolice stationhospitalhotelairportapartmentpolice carcitygas stationfire truckabandoned factoryfire stationsex in a hotel |
| Characters: | detectivetattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshipafrican americandoctorpolice officerpolicemanhostagelawyertough guywarrioraction herohitmaninterracial relationshippolice detective …villainsnipersniper rifleself justice (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | witness protection programdeath threatmotel roomlens flarecrime bosstied upwitnessprologueracial slurmontageshot in the backcriminalinterrogationbeerslow motion scene …blood splattershot to deathbeatingshowerpistolphotographbare chested maleviolencekissbloodflashbacksex scenefightinterracial sexexplosionknifechasethree word titlefirecell phoneshootoutcorpsefistfightshot in the chestshot in the headrescuepunched in the facegunfightbrawlfalling from heightshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatrevolverfightingf wordsurvivalfoot chaseorphanassassinbound and gaggedgangambushaxedisguiseambulanceimpalementmixed martial artsprisonerjudgeanti herodisarming someoneone man armydouble crossvannews reportshot in the foreheadflash forwardattempted murderorganized crimebeaten to deathdangerlocker roomperson on fireproduct placementrace against timeevil mantough girlbaseball batopening action scenestreet shootoutfemale removes her clotheslaptoppremarital sexdie hard scenariothreatened with a knifeprofanitysilencerlove interestkissing while having sexvigilantearsonhenchmansurgeryuzianswering machinesabotageburned alivehead buttassassination attemptelectronic music scoresociopathrepetition in titlejail cellbeardhammeraction heroinebald mangun battlefemale warriorthugcrime scenewoman in jeopardyinterracial romancereverse footagetarget practicesevered fingerfight to the deathhatredmercilessnessnew orleans louisianaconvenience storegunshot woundfalling to deathblack bracigarette lighterstabbed in the legpunched in the chestbuildingtough copgasolinedark pasttied feetaxe murderethnic slurburned to deathblack bra and pantiesshot multiple timesfirefightersouthern accenthit with a baseball batfiremanshot through a windowfinal showdownassumed identityscene before opening creditsarms dealerglockhired killerinterracial kissbody in a trunkcomputer hackervigilante justicedistrict attorneyaction violencebullet woundtwo way mirrorshot in the footinterracial couplerighteous ragetragic pastwoman shotcockney accentwitness protectiongang leaderfemale gunfighterabandoned warehouseimmolationvillain arrestedmale vomitingtear on cheekarm slingburning buildingfederal agentcrime lorddriver's licensehands tiedrunning for your lifephoenix arizonau.s. marshalaliasfemale in bra and pantiesoxygen maskbroken fingerlong black hairthrown through a windshieldnight cityscapeman carrying a womanchop shopfire hosemale in a showeralley fightpolice lineupslide locked backsprinkler systemstorage unitwoman murders a manfemale fbi agentaxe throwingwoman removes her clothesshooting a womantaseredbuilding firelong beach californiaaryan brotherhoodnailsfake mustachestuffed in a car trunkshooting lessonsymbol cut into skin (See All) |
The true story of serial killer Aileen Wuernos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. In 1989, she was working as a prostitute and finally makes a friend when she meets and begins a relationship with a young woman, Selby. Determined to straighten out her life …, she tries to find legitimate work but with little education and limited social skills, she fails at every turn. She starts working as a hooker hitching rides along the local interstate highway and after robbing a few clients has an encounter with a vicious client whom she kills in self-defense. After that however she just takes to killing clients taking their money and car. Once arrested she claims self-defense but is eventually convicted. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | humiliationtheftrobberydrinkingmoneyrapedeathmurderloveinfidelityadulteryprisonlesbianismdrunkennessextramarital affair …death of fatherdepressionunfaithfulnessexecutionsuicide of father (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | motelpolice stationcarbeachbarrestaurantchurchbusbicyclewheelchaircourtroomgay barcar theftcar on fire |
| Characters: | thiefprostituteteenage girltattoohusband wife relationshippolicehomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boyfemale protagonist …girlserial killerpolicemanlawyersister sister relationshipchristianreference to godkillerself hatred (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s2000s |
| Story: | death threattrue crimekickingtv newstied upthreatracial slurdead bodytearsbeershootingdrinkwatching tvunderwearbeating …cryingbased on true storyshowerpistolcigarette smokingone word titlefemale nuditybloodviolencegunkissf ratedsex scenenipplestitle spoken by characterlesbian kissvoice over narrationtitle directed by femaledreamcorpsefoodcar accidentface slaparrestvomitingliebedcar crashprostitutionhandcuffsrevolvertelephonewinewomaneatingdinerchild abusedrivingjudgetrialpolice officer killedbartenderliaron the roadu.s. presidentattempted rapecourtcrosshandgunsexual abusefloridarape victimburials&mfemale killerhitchhikingredneckwhiskeyhookerattorneymobile phonejob interviewhungermiami floridamakeupamusement parklesbian couplepedophilehighwayundercover copraised middle fingerbroken armsexual assaultkilling spreepajamastriple f ratedveterinarianohiopistol whiphead woundjukeboxsexual violencenaivetycoca colajuryflasknewspaper articledeath rowfactory workerbaseball capferris wheelmailboxdeath penaltyhandcuffedroller skatingcop killerdeath sentencecapital punishmentfemale criminalstutteringwetnessstarvingfreewayvietnam war veteranflashingcourthousemoney falling through the airtruck stopborderline personality disorderhair dryerfemale serial killerevangelicalvillainess played by lead actressegoismmisanthropesex crimehandcuffed womanautomobile accidentdefense attorneymisandryprosecutionlesbian loverabused womanlesbian slurmurder confessioncarnival ridebailiffroller skaterfelonyunderpassarm in a castflorida keysbiker barrollerskating rinkfinger up anuswomen's restroomtorture threatburning a carressentimenttruck stop prostituteself storagedaytona beach floridatape recorded confession (See All) |
Tony Montana manages to leave Cuba during the Mariel exodus of 1980. He finds himself in a Florida refugee camp but his friend Manny has a way out for them: undertake a contract killing and arrangements will be made to get a green card. He's soon working for drug dealer Frank Lopez and shows his met …tle when a deal with Colombian drug dealers goes bad. He also brings a new level of violence to Miami. Tony is protective of his younger sister but his mother knows what he does for a living and disowns him. Tony is impatient and wants it all however, including Frank's empire and his mistress Elvira Hancock. Once at the top however, Tony's outrageous actions make him a target and everything comes crumbling down. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcrime epic |
| Themes: | drug addictioncrueltybrutalityangermoneydrugsrevengemurderdeathlovefriendshipmarriagebetrayaljealousyfear …weddinggangstercorruptionmafiasadismevilpaniccommunismvengeancemurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | motelnightclubbathtubcarnew york cityrestaurantswimming poolhotelhelicopterapartmentcar bombprison camp |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshiplawyerbest friendinterracial relationshiplatinosniperstand up comedianbikini girlself destructionout of control |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | multiple murderdecadencewrathdrug dealingtv newslong takepay phonedrug addictcocainedrug dealermontagesubjective camerashot in the backcriminalinterrogation …shootingwatching tvslow motion sceneblood splattershot to deathcryingtelephone callpistolpantiesdancingbare chested malefemale nudityone word titlegunviolencebloodbased on novelnipplestitle spoken by characterexplosionknifefondlingshootoutmachine gunblondeface slapremakeshot in the headshotgunarrestgunfightbikinifalling from heightshowdownriflesunglassesbombbedbathroomrevolvertelephonef wordcleavagegay slurbedroomassassinstrangulationmansionstabbingdeath of friendwomanthroat slittingstabbed to deathhouseimmigrantweaponanti herocontroversyshot in the legshot in the foreheadimmigrationattempted murderorganized crimedangerclowncharacter's point of view camera shotundercoverevil manbankhangingscarconvertiblehairy chestneck breakingsadnessprofanityshot in the armsilencerlove interestrefugeedismembermentkillingcorrupt coppowerriotflirtingchainsawmachismouzidestructionrevelationdiscodesireassassination attemptelectronic music scorestreetdressmass murdershot in the stomachrageloss of friendstabbed in the stomachloss of loved onedysfunctional marriagephone boothblack humorhomeclockapartment buildingrampageremote controlmercilessnesslove at first sightmiami floridafrustrationdeath of sisterhot tubsurprisecubadead manundercover coptigerinsultattractionloss of husbandliving roomcapitalismdrug lordpolitical corruptioncrowdgrenade launcherjoyvillain played by lead actorvideo surveillancelatinagang warbandagespit in the facecar drivingdrug smugglingbitternessbrooklyn bridgerestroombroken mirrorfalling into waterinterracial marriagebankerpolice interrogationlatininfertilitycriminal gangcolombiarobepalm treerespectmoney launderingporscheloss of sisterfamous scoreslappingmurder attemptcadillacdeskfacial scarbloodshedcorrupt officialdrug cartelcubancocaine snortingdiplomatrise and falltalking while drivingmob violenceslapfamous lineincestuous desirefake accentmob hitloss of controllast standhidden gunboliviadetonatorluxuryruthlessnessdrink thrown into someone's facehawaiian shirtscarred facepurple pantiescar dealercult movie casttelephone boxblimplatin womanblue dressvintage cardisco musicbeach resortcuban americanpelicanshower curtainthinnesschainsaw murderdolly zoomimpulsivenessimmigration officercocaine addictgrand guignolshot repeatedlycitroenmiami beachreference to james cagneypalmsfriendship gone badcolor remake of black and white filmfirearm pointed at the cameraleisure suitcolombian drug cartelbegging for lifecuban refugeefaked accentbroken doorshot at the cameracuban mafiameat truck (See All) |
Friendship, love, and coming of age in New York City, summer of 1994. Luke Shapiro has just graduated from high school, sells marijuana, and trades pot for therapy from a psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Squires. Luke is attracted to a classmate, Stephanie, who's out of his league and Squires' step-daughte …r. By July, he's hanging out with Stephanie, taking her on his rounds selling pot out of an ice-cream pushcart. Then things take a turn. In the background, Squires and his wife as well as Luke's parents are having their troubles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageerotic fantasy |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingmoneydrugslovefriendshipinfidelitydrunkennessdivorcelonelinessparanoiadepressiondysfunctional familyunrequited lovefalling in love …first love (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | beachnew york citybartrainbicycleelevatorlakerooftopoceansex in shower |
| Characters: | older man younger woman relationshipdancerteenage girlhusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendteenage boypolice officerpoliceman …musicianbest friendpsychiatristgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipdoctor patient relationshipsuicide by hangingstepfather stepdaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationshipparty girlsuicide by drowningconsidering suicidesuicide by pills (See All) |
| Period: | summer1990syear 1994 |
| Story: | snorting cocainedrug dealfast motion scenepillspay phoneprologuecocainedrug dealermontagesubjective camerasex standing uptearsbeerbare buttundressing …drinkwatching tvslow motion sceneurinationcryingtelephone callshowerpistolpartyphotographdancingcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nuditydogkissgunsexmale nuditymasturbationtitle spoken by charactererectionvoice over narrationdreammachine gunmirrorcondomarrestbookvomitingmarijuanabathroomcollegejailvoyeurreference to jesus christguitarmanhattan new york cityswimmingnewspapercandlesuicide attempttoiletsubwayunderwater scenecoffeebartenderparkfantasy sequencemassagereadingpremarital sexcharacter says i love youhandgunobscene finger gesturegraffititherapyfreeze framesexual fantasypot smokingloss of virginitylistening to musicice creamjail cellexerciseguitaristdrug abusetherapisteccentricphone boothswimsuitvirginitystreet lifenew jerseyattempted suicidehypocrisyunderage drinkingbackpackpet dogheadphonescigarette lightercard playingnintendoraised middle fingertuxedobrushing teethmarital problemworld trade center manhattan new york cityferrymidlife crisismale virginimpotencenarrated by charactersandwichbongshortscentral park manhattan new york cityevictionmen's bathroomjukeboxstonermasseusemaking outtape recordingunconsciousnessstonedpopularitybeach housecdplaying a video gamereindeeraudio cassettealtered version of studio logopsychoanalysisbroken heartaerobicshomeless personpsychotherapyheatpremature ejaculationhigh school graduationboom boxcrossword puzzlewife leaves husbandbailgeneration xcassette tapehidden moneyillegal drugspagerwriting on a wallempire state building manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylansweatingsocial outcastshared showerwatching pornographygame boycheating on wifemagic mushroompeepholesummer jobprescription drugsbeeperdancing in the streetwanting a divorceattempted drowningreference to kurt cobaingraduation partyrotterdam netherlandswater ballooneye dropsforeign exchange studentterrierbongo drumdog urinationoutdoor showerritalincrying during sexeuphoriahigh school yearbookscratching facereference to goldilocks and the three bearsgraduation cap and gownreference to pearl jamworkout video40 ozmagic markerwest highland white terrierflushing drugs down a toiletpush cartcigarette behind earpracticing a line of conversationreference to rudy giulianialcohol in brown paper bagapartment evictionice cream cartblowing smoke ringscharacter lies about agefalling out of lovereference to boyz ii men (See All) |
On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark …question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? (Read More)
| Themes: | police investigationcrueltycancerangerrobberydrinkingmoneydeathmurderrevengemarriageinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancy …investigationdeceptionextramarital affairpsychopathobsessionparanoiaunfaithfulnessillnesssadismsurveillanceevilphotographywriting (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | motelpolice stationcarhospitalnew york citybarswimming poolhotelsnowsmall townwaterairportelevatorkitchenwheelchair …police carsinging in a carshed (See All) |
| Characters: | thiefdetectivehusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother sister relationshippolice officerwriterlawyerpolice detectiveself mutilationpolice arrestfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship …self injury (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s2010s |
| Story: | murder suspectscene of the crimesuspectcovered in bloodhomicidetv newssuspicionconfessioninterrogationbeerdrinkwatching tvurinationblood splattercrying …telephone callshowerpartyphotographcigarette smokingmale rear nudityfemale nuditybloodkissflashbackviolencef ratedbased on novelmale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditytwo word titlesex scenefemale rear nudityfightknifesurprise endingvoice over narrationbased on bookcell phonecorpsefoodcatcameraarrestsecretletterbookliesunglasseslingeriebedbathroomneighbormanhattan new york citytelevisiontelephonereporterbedroomflashlightvideo cameradisguisewomanthroat slittingbridgeeatinghousenonlinear timelinefalse accusationman with glassesdrawingsearchfemme fatalenews reportmarriage proposalbartenderauthorargumentfbimissing persondiarymanipulationdisappearancegiftbasementsadnesspolicewomantwincasinorecord playerfireplacerevelationdesirewoman with glassessociopathscene during opening creditstold in flashbacksecurity camerapress conferenceaudiencemale underwearsurveillance cameramercilessnessironyshopping malllove at first sightframe uppridebookstoreevidenceblack eyesurprisewedding ringalzheimer's diseaseinsultliving roommarital problemneighborhoodframed for murdercrowdfemale detectivephysical abusemedia coveragesouthern accentanniversarymysterious manloss of jobdark secretcar drivingmoney problemsalarmsarcasmex boyfriendabandoned housebitternesspregnancy testfemale psychopathretirement homenarcissismpolice interrogationtreasure huntquarreltrailer parkmissinguniversity studentsleeping in a carwoman in lingeriecluefemale police officermysterious womanboard gamehit with a hammerpool of bloodtalking about sexfemale bartenderschizophrenicvideo gametelevision reporterwrongful arrestwedding anniversaryfake accentfemale writerselfieenvelopemissourimedia manipulationstealing moneyvoice over inner thoughtsdyed hairscreenplay adapted by authorbook signingfemale studentmass mediacriminal mastermindpsychological manipulationblue jeansmob of reportersst. louis missourivillainess played by lead actressmissing womanemotional manipulationmissing person posterfemale thiefbar ownersearch partyfurnaceviolent sexarm castcontrol freaklake housemedia hypeminiature golftrust fundhair dyepolice departmentunreliable narratorbored housewifescavenger huntwatchingboxer briefsmysterious disappearancepublic bathroomstaringbox cuttermedia circusstrange behaviormissing wifemarriage as helltv show hosturine sampledying haireconomic recessionnaked dead mansexual manipulationfemale police detectivereturn to hometowntelevision interviewvigilpathological liarslurmagazine writermanipulative personalityscheming wifetwin brother and sistervoice over diaryfemale neighborhusband suspected of murdering his wifefake evidencesex in a libraryhusband suspected of killing his wifepunch and judyabandoned shopping mall (See All) |
Needing extra cash, two brothers conspire to pull off the perfect, victimless crime. No guns, no violence, no problem. But when an accomplice ignores the rules and crosses the line, his actions trigger a series of events in which no one is left unscathed.
| Subgenre: | suspensemelodramaheistheist gone wrong |
| Themes: | drug userobberymoneydrugsdeathrevengemurderinfidelitybetrayaladulteryfuneralextramarital affairdivorcedeath of motherparanoia …blackmaildysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessdeath of wifepanicmurder of husband (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | police stationhospitalnew york citybarrestaurantcemeterytaxiofficebrazil |
| Characters: | thiefhusband wife relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshippolice officernursebabylove trianglesingle motherpolice detective …grandfather granddaughter relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshipcrying baby (See All) |
| Story: | snorting cocainearmed robberyscene of the crimehypodermic needleheroinpay phonegunshotcocainedrug dealershot in the backbare buttundressingblood splattershot to deathunderwear …beatingtelephone callpistolpantiescigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nudityflashbackgunviolencenuditymale nudityfemale frontal nuditysex sceneleg spreadingsurprise endingcell phonecar accidentmirrorshot in the chestface slapshot in the headcomputersex in bedmaskbirthdaylingerierock musicmanhattan new york citygay slurdisguiseambulancenonlinear timelinescantily clad femalecoffingraveyardflash forwardblack pantiessuburbfired from the jobwidowerliarsuitcasedebtshot in the shoulderfemale removes her clotheshairy chestwigdeath of husbandloss of mothercheating wifepizzagirl in pantieslistening to musicsexual attractionbuttocksdysfunctional marriagefraudmasked manrear entry sexdiamondunfaithful wifeshopping mallsibling rivalrymarital separationextortionloss of husbandkilling spreesirenreckless drivingparking lotpillimpotenceadulterous wifesuffocationunhappy marriagecafeteriamental breakdownfemale removes her dressphysicianeuthanasiamallhot dogcredit cardmercy killingbusiness cardcdrio de janeiro brazilski maskgurneycar radiofilm starts with sexpillowlack of moneyhipsterfake moustacheschool playbaseball fieldscrabbleex wifejewelry storecity parkhidden gundriver's licensetrophy wifewife leaves husbandfilicidebreaking glasssoftballdeath metallife supportbusiness executiveinner titlessuicide contemplationtrystdumb criminalcar rentalgetaway carservice stationdeath by suffocationperspectivechild supportjewel robberydriving testembezzlerauditbotched robberyman slaps mandepartment of motor vehiclesbrain deadcartoon on televisionfather murders sonshot through a pillowheart monitorjewellerdestroying a roomwestchester new yorkfade to whiteripping a telephone from the walldrug theftreal estate officesoftball gamecritical conditionyouth sportsfalling through a glass doorwiping off fingerprintscaftancriminal fence (See All) |
A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role...
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | murder investigationtheftrobberytorturedrinkingmoneydeathmurderfriendshipsuicidekidnappingchristmasdrunkennessfuneralfilmmaking …incestsurveillancehomophobiachildhood (See All) |
| Mood: | satireneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | motelnightclublos angeles californiabeachhospitalnew york citybarswimming poolhotelairplanebusairportpolice carlakerooftop |
| Characters: | thiefactordetectiveteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolicehomosexualfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendteenage boyteacherpolicemansister sister relationship …actressnative americanlustemployer employee relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutsuicide by gunshotold frienddream girlairplane stewardesshomosexual kissgay detective (See All) |
| Period: | christmas party |
| Story: | tv newswitnessprologueshot in the backdead bodyshootingundressingdrinkwatching tvurinationblood splattershot to deathunderwearbeatingpistol …pantiespartycigarette smokingfemale nudityflashbackgunkissviolenceblooddogbased on novelfemale frontal nudityfightleg spreadingsurprise endingerectionvoice over narrationfondlingcell phoneshootoutcorpsecar accidentshot in the chestblondeshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facefalling from heightbooklierunningbathroomrobotrevolvermanhattan new york cityswimmingcleavagegay slurambushvideo camerabridgefemale pubic hairfishnonlinear timelinechild abuseanti heroscantily clad femalecoffindrawingunderwater scenevantalking to the cameraattempted murderelectrocutionauditionreadingchristmas treebaseball batshot in the shoulderfemale removes her clothescheerleaderdirectorial debutshot in the armbearsleepingcross dressingtrustgirl in pantiesrunawayprivate detectivechainsawicedestinyno pantiesnipples visible through clothingbreaking and enteringwoundrepetition in titlecookelephantmagicianpatientstealingsanta clausspidercarnivalfatechokingmental institutionretirementburglarsevered fingerbuddyburglarykicked in the crotchmental hospitalnovelistframe upaccidental killingdeath of sisterfilm producercanered pantiesabusive fatherreckless drivingdead girlvideo surveillancemental patientface masknotebookrobberset uppedophiliacremationnovelpistol whipfemale removes her dressfilm crewchild molestationtv commercialyoung version of characterlawsuitcliniccredit cardbeach housecookiemissingswimming underwaterepiloguehearserussian roulettecluetimes square manhattan new york cityrainbowhiding under a bedchapter headingsbaltimore marylandborn again christianportdiceprivate eyecasketfinding a dead bodyfleeingindianaluggagepassing outfingerhigh school friendcricketsearch for fatherfoster careanimated opening creditsfalling asleepplastic bagbiological fatherrobbery gone awryreference to marlon brandogay straight relationsdenver coloradochristmas decorationmorse codeneonscreen testhotel desk clerkvenice beach californiadead body in a car trunkfalling off a balconyi.d.reference to imdbairplane ticketreference to kurt cobainderringerelectrical torturemagic actartificial respirationmethod actingelvis presley impersonatortheatre marqueetv announcerstage nameparking attendantdetective sergeantreference to gene kellybirth control pillgay straight alliancedoodlingsawed in half magic actwood pilebreaking someone's noselunch wagonprobabilitythe one that got awayaging parentdemerolreference to joe pesciwiping off fingerprintspie eating competitionreference to olivia newton johnpain pillreference to drew barrymoreslamming a door on someone's fingersthrowing a drink glassurinating on a dead body (See All) |
Based on a true story of James "Whitey" Bulger, an Irish Mob godfather and FBI informant who had a "secret trading" deal with his brother, William "Billy" Bulger, a state senator and a Boston public figure, and John Connolly, an FBI agent. They planned to take down the Italian mob and mafia in Bosto …n, which went awry and things turned massively violent. When the credence for each other began fading out, drug dealing, murders, and extortion started to rise, and forced the FBI's Boston office to confirm that Whitey Bulger was one of the most notorious criminals in US history and also one of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List criminals. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedyconspiracy |
| Themes: | brutalitytorturedeathmurderrevengefriendshipkidnappingchristmasbetrayalfeardrunkennessfuneralgangsterinvestigationdeception …corruptionpsychopathdeath of motherparanoiamafiagamblingillness (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | police stationnightclubbeachhospitalbarrestaurantchurchhotelcemeteryurban setting |
| Characters: | prostitutehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother brother relationshippolice officerlawyertough guyhitmanlittle boyvillaincatholicstepfather stepdaughter relationship |
| Period: | year 1981year 1995year 2011year 1985year 1982year 1975 |
| Story: | ends with biographical notestrue crimejunkiedrug dealingwhat happened to epiloguecrime bossnewspaper headlineheroinsuspicionwitnesspay phonedrug addictracial slurtied to a chaircocaine …drug dealershot in the backcriminalinterrogationblood splattershot to deathbeatingbased on true storypistolphotographcigarette smokingviolencebloodflashbacktwo word titleknifevoice over narrationbased on bookcorpsefistfightshot in the chestshot in the headpunched in the facecatarrestbrawlrifleheld at gunpointcar crashhandcuffscolor in titlerevolverf wordreportergay slurnewspaperjournalistgangambushstrangulationwomanbridgenonlinear timelineno opening creditsdouble crossnews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadon the runorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathfbifugitivecover upchristmas treeshot in the shouldermanipulationcrossdeath of sonneck breakingmurdererthreatened with a knifeex convictprofanityshot in the armcorrupt cophenchmanmaniacmachismocard gameloyaltyhead buttsociopathtold in flashbackwalkie talkiefbi agentmobsterpress conferenceparking garageparadeburialthugbloody noseitalian americanboston massachusettsmercilessnesspool tableshot in the facemiami floridaensemble castsenatorpunched in the chestaerial shotblack eyebulletproof vestbarbecuepierextortionethnic slurmoral dilemmashot multiple timesmob bossintimidationman cryingshot through a windowbriberyvillain played by lead actorbag of moneygang warirish americanhuman monsterdisposing of a dead bodyinformanturban decaybody in a trunkdistrict attorneyman kills a womanmarching bandshot point blankaltered version of studio logomoney launderingdrive by shootingbroken nosebouncerstrangled to deathwhistleblowerwiretappingmob hitbudweiserbloody facebritish actor playing american characterhundred dollar billirish republican armyorange juicebeaten upaudio recordingdead body in car trunkhusband wife estrangementpicking a lockrise to powerwiretapvoice recordingreference to j. edgar hooversanta monica californiahit with a wrenchtulsa oklahomacomplicitymob executionst. patrick's daystrangledgun runningirish mafiaplaying bagpipespublic swimming pooldriver shotjai alaiu.s. attorneyirish flag (See All) |
A young man is released from prison after many years and given a new identity in a new town. Aided by a supervisor who becomes like a father to him he finds a job and friends and hesitantly starts a relationship with a compassionate girl. But the secret of the heinous crime he committed as a boy wei …ghs down on him, and he learns that it is not so easy to escape your past. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | abusecancerdrug usedrinkingrapedrugsmurderdeathlovefriendshipsuicidejealousyprisonfeardrunkenness …escapedanceheroincestparanoiadepressiondysfunctional familyredemptionguiltdatingillnessbullyingchildhooddyingforgivenessregretdying mother (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | nightclubbathtubbeachbarrestauranttrainschoolcemeterybuswatertaxicourtroomrooftopcar theftsex in a bathtub |
| Characters: | dancerboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboyteachergirlstudentpolicemanphotographerlawyerlittle girl …bullywaitresssecretaryuncle nephew relationship (See All) |
| Story: | public humiliationbreast cancerkickingtv newsnewspaper headlinewitnessthreatprologueconfessioncriminaltearsbeerbare buttundressingdrink …watching tvunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callbased on true storypartyphotographdancingbare chested malefemale nudityflashbackkissbloodviolencebased on novelmale nuditysex scenefightknifecell phonecar accidentmirrorface slaprescuepunched in the facecameracondomsecretletterliebirthdaybedcar crashcafejailhallucinationvoyeurclassroomriverreporternewspaperbraambulancefishchild abuseapologytrialdream sequencedrawingfishingbirthday partyvangraveyardold womanscreamingfired from the jobliarscreamhangingcourtgiftdatelaptopmurdererex convictclasssleepingpubhateapplauseidentityhuggingkilling an animalhead buttwarehouseloss of virginityfriendship between mensexual abusevandalismmale bondingclubfalse identitysocial commentaryembarrassmentpromiseremote controlhaunted by the pastnicknameshopliftinginnocenceshoessurveillance camerataking a pictureco workerfather figurefirst kissamusement parkschool uniformpridefriendship between boysmurder of a childbounty hunterpierrelease from prisonmoral dilemmaadolescentsaving a lifenew jobporn magazinegatebirthday presentsneakersmen's bathroomfirst datefake identitytowerdvdestatewalletbully comeuppanceroller coasterdiggingmale rapelandladywormecstasytrain trackstrain riderehabilitationsecond chancefather son estrangementparolegravestonecarouselestrangementtabloidreference to the virgin maryshared bathhoodiemerry go rounddelivery manexposechild rapedressingtrespassingfleeingleg injurymcdonald's restaurantsurrogate fatherhappy birthdayhooded figurerascaltrain conductorsaying goodbyemedia frenzynew identitychild's drawingchild murdererfollowingparole officerboardwalkchild murders a childeellimpingname changecuttingmanchestersocial realismbountycuddlingsneaking outwatching a movie on tvwatching news on tvdishonestynewsstandsecret revealedsurrogate sonfootbridgebox cutterused condomearthwormdangerous friendamusement park ridedancing alonebirmingham englandlagerfirst day at worknottingham englandalecrying during sexsaying i love younew shoesrape of girlthrowing a bottletrain ticketviolent youthbrother brother incestreference to steven seagalreference to jean claude van dammebeach chairreference to don juanthank you note (See All) |
Abducted on a rainy night in 1988, the obnoxious drunk, Oh Dae-Su, much to his surprise, wakes up locked in a windowless and dilapidated hotel room, for an unknown reason. There, his invisible and pitiless captors will feed him, clothe him and sedate him to avoid committing suicide, and as his only …companion and a window to the world is the TV in his stark cell, the only thing that helps Oh Dae-Su keep going is his daily journal. But then, unexpectedly, after fifteen long years in captivity, the perplexed prisoner is deliberately released, encouraged to track down his tormentor to finally get his retribution. Nevertheless, who would hate Oh Dae-Su so much he would deny him of a quick and clean death? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmconspiracy |
| Themes: | humiliationangertorturedrinkingmoneydeathmurderrevengelovefriendshipsuicidekidnappingjealousypregnancyfear …incestmemorylonelinessdeath of motherguiltinsanitysurveillancedeath of wifewritingmadnessfather daughter incestmurder of mothermurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirhigh school |
| Locations: | police stationnew york cityrestauranthotelsnowbicycletaxielevatorrooftopchinese restaurantcatholic school |
| Characters: | older man younger woman relationshiptattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorsingerbrother sister relationshipbabycatholicself mutilationcatholic priest …suicide by gunshotchinese foodmysterious villainsuicide by jumpingjapanese food (See All) |
| Story: | immunitygun held to headkickinghypodermic needletv newstied upsplit screeninjectionlong takepay phoneprologuemontagesubjective camerashootingundressing …drinkwatching tvslow motion sceneurinationblood splatterbeatingcryingtelephone callshowerphotographcigarette smokingone word titlefemale nudityflashbackdogkissbloodviolencefighttitle spoken by charactersingingknifechasesurprise endingvoice over narrationcell phonesongcorpsefistfightfoodshot in the headcomputercamerabrawlsecretfalling from heightbookvomitingheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesrunningbirthdaycafebathroomhallucinationprayermanhattan new york citytelevisionfightingnewspaperflashlightbased on comic bookstrangulationstabbingeatingsuicide attempttoiletsubwaynunanti heropainon the runflash forwardbeaten to deathbased on mangafantasy sequencefugitiveumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotsuitcasebaseball batringdiarybodyguardtrustflirtingeavesdroppinggametape recorderfaintingcomic bookrecordinghong kongcaptivehammerbrother sister incestschizophreniagas maskhaircutremote controlhaunted by the pastbloody noseinnocenceanimated sequencehatredmutebroken glassnewsreel footagetitle appears in writinghypnosisscissorsbible quotedeath of sisterbody landing on a carprison cellsnowingworld trade center manhattan new york cityframed for murderphoto albumsinimprisonmentearphonesnotebookbirthday presentbandagekoreatelephone boothkoreananimal crueltytape recordinganthypnotismwrongful convictionaudio cassetteteethsouth koreaextreme violencemurder of wifesushihair salonoctopusin medias respsychological torturedeath by drowninghit with a hammerwrongful imprisonmenthusband murders wifedelivery boystockholm swedenflash camerastabbed with scissorsswedishpassing out911chopstickshandkerchiefhair dryerpenthousesevered tonguekilled in an elevatorfoster parentschoolmatechat roompleadingcuckoo clockice pickinternet cafereference to princess dianahypnotistwallpaperear bleedingknife in backtongue cut outclaw hammerdumplingsedationseoul koreaschool yearbookstabbed in the eartooth ripped outwanting to dielaser pointersense of tastepost hypnotic suggestionshadow boxingthrown from a buildingmemory gamescuff linksbrother murders sisterschool matesuppositorysurveillance vanbiting a handpunching one's fist into a wallteeth extractiondental tortureshower captooth tortureobscure meaningsilent henchman (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 …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)
| Subgenre: | martial artsmelodrama |
| Themes: | drug usebrutalityangerdrinkingmoneydrugsrevengemurderdeathbetrayalprisonpregnancyinvestigationdeceptionpsychopath …death of fatherredemptionillnesshomophobiajusticehuntingmurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirambiguous ending |
| Locations: | police stationbartrainforestcemeterysmall townwoodspolice carpennsylvaniaprison fight |
| Characters: | tattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather son relationshipafrican americanbrother brother relationshipteachersoldierpolicemantough guylove trianglereference to godsniperuncle nephew relationship …ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsniper rifleyounger version of character (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s2010syear 2008 |
| Story: | loanlens flaresafejunkiekickinghypodermic needleheroininjectionprologuedrug addictdrug dealershot in the backdead bodytearsshooting …drinkwatching tvblood splattershot to deathunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callpistolphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malebloodflashbackviolencegunsex scenefightchasevoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutcorpsefistfightfoodmachine guncar accidentmirrorshot in the chestface slapshot in the headpunched in the facewritten by directorgunfightbrawlsex in bedletterpaintingvomitingshowdownlierifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesrunningcar crashrevolvertelephonef wordfoot chasegay slurflashlightambushbridgeeatingfour word titlemixed martial artsprisonerapologyno opening creditschildanti herodouble crossshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartendergravecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathlocker roomdebtevil manknocked outkicked in the facedeath of childopening action scenedeath of brotheramerican flagdisappearancepursuitcrossmanagerex convictflowerobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexvigilanteblack americanterminal illnesspickup truckeyeglassessabotagekilling an animalhead buttlooking at oneself in a mirrorworking classwatching a movieswat teamculture clashcrying manfatepromiseredneckwhiskeyinterracial romanceprison guardbloody nosenew jerseyplaygroundpool tablepunched in the stomachpost traumatic stress disordercard playingdeervoice over letterraised middle fingerbetprison cellpolice raidwar veterandead boyrelease from prisondead mothershot multiple timesreference to barack obamasouthern accentgardeningpolice chiefhorse racingdrunk drivingtrailer homehot dogknocking on a doorurban decaylistening to a radioroadblocktrailer parklollipopbloody body of childloan sharkshot point blankprison visitsleeping in a carbettingrighteous ragemurder by gunshotcamera phonespitting bloodtwo brothershoodiereturning homeshot in the crotchbouquetknocked out with a gun buttsocial decaymanslaughter911bloody facedrive inweldingbeaten uptrailer trashvisiting a gravebare knuckle fightinglooking for a jobkiss on the foreheadwelderaudio recordingappalachiaends with deathhit with a rifle buttchildhood flashbackdeer huntingfight clubwar wounddrive in theateriraq veteranslamming a doortrailer housetelescopic riflemopping a floorrailyardrevenge killingsteel mill2008 presidential electiondrive in moviemale wearing an earringdaisyself injectionfinancial debtfoot bridgemurdered in a carreference to ted kennedydeer antlersblue collar workerprison releaseshot in a carbarb wireabandoned millreference to the iraq warskinning a deer (See All) |
Patrick Bateman is handsome, well educated and intelligent. He is twenty-seven and living his own American dream. He works by day on Wall Street, earning a fortune to complement the one he was born with. At night he descends into madness, as he experiments with fear and violence.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedysuspensepsycho thrillerpsychological thrilleramerican horror |
| Themes: | abusedrug usebrutalityangertorturedrinkingmoneyrapedrugsrevengedeathmurderfriendshipinfidelitychristmas …jealousyfeardrunkennessescapeweddinginvestigationdeceptionmemorydivorcepsychopathparanoiablackmailinsanitymental illnessrivalryevilexecutionbreak upgreedpaniccannibalismhomelessnessfashionwealthmadness (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatireneo noirslasherambiguous ending |
| Locations: | nightclubbathtubnew york citybarrestauranthelicoptertaxiapartmentpolice caroffice |
| Characters: | detectiveprostituteboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolicehomosexualpolice officerserial killerpolicemanlawyerkillerlustsecurity guardvillainsecretaryterror …cousin cousin relationshipamericanpolice shootoutpolice chasehomeless manslasher killerserial murdererjewish americanself narrationcheating on one's girlfriendsex with prostitutesex killer (See All) |
| Period: | 1980schristmas party |
| Story: | snorting cocaineoverhead camera shotbriefcasecovered in bloodrapistpay phoneconfessionracial slurcigar smokingcocainemontageinterrogationdead bodybare buttundressing …drinkwatching tvurinationblood splattershot to deathunderwearbeatingcryingshowerpistolpantiespartyphotographdancingcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nuditydogviolencebloodkissgunf ratedbased on novelmale nuditythreesomefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditytwo word titlesex scenefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditynipplesexplosionknifeleg spreadingchasesurprise endingfirevoice over narrationfondlingcell phoneshootouttitle directed by femalecorpsefoodcar accidentmirrorshot in the chestblondeshot in the headcatcameragunfightsex in bedthongheld at gunpointsunglassesrunninglingeriebedcar crashvoyeurrevolvermanhattan new york citytelephonemenage a troisf worddecapitationcleavagefoot chasegay slurbrawinenew yorkstrangulationaxevideo cameraambulancestabbingwomanimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestexploding carmodelsevered headscantily clad femaledrawingdouble crosscontroversypolice officer killedvoice overshot in the foreheadbartenderattempted murderlimousineblack pantiesbusinessmanscreamingchampagnesex with shoes onmassagemistaken identitymissing personevil mankicked in the facechristmas treescreamshot in the shoulderfemale removes her clothesdatepigpremarital sexmurdererfirst parthandgunkillingblood spattersplattermaniacprivate detectivesurgerychainsawmachismoeyeglassescloseted homosexualpornographywaiteranswering machinefireplacerevelationmass murderlooking at oneself in a mirrortape recordersociopathscene during opening creditslifting someone into the airragevirusexercisewatching a moviebuttockseccentricgossipimpersonationphone boothpsychovictimbrooklyn new york cityblack humorschizophreniarealitymale underwearguardrampagebarefootwoman in jeopardyremote controljanitorrear entry sextensiontelescopecouchhatredfitnessimpostorcannibaldark humorbutcherheadphonesescape attemptlaughtersketchslaughterrefrigeratortuxedobody countduct tapeaxe murdernervous breakdownalienationcharacters killed one by oneethnic slurkilling spreeworld trade center manhattan new york citysirenpsycho killerdrugged drinkwoman in bathtubpervertserial murdervillain played by lead actorpsychopathic killervideo tapefianceebad guyhysteriamadmanface masklaundrynotebookkilling a dogmisogynisthuman monstermen's bathroomspiral staircasefemale removes her dressjournalmini dresssexual perversionhomicidal maniacrestroomskyscrapermasseuselaundromatslashingcall girlsplit personalitycredit cardbody in a trunknarcissismreference to donald trumpdance clubwoman in bra and pantiesnihilismyuppiedruggedbathrobebusiness cardoffscreen killingcdeastersense of smellbumpearl necklaceurinalcarnage80s musicsole black character dies clichevanityfur coatsushihomeless personreference to ronald reaganrealtorbloody violencehobopool of bloodfemale bartenderfemale victimlunaticsadistic psychopathcocaine snortingceohedonismvice presidentanimal killingmass murdererdisturbed individualjerkbutcherywalkmaninnocent person killedsuspenderscrime spreehigh societyidentity crisismaterialismstairwellmartinideeply disturbed personserial rapistcityscapekilled during sexbroken engagementcult figureborderline personality disordercorporate executivenail gunwall street manhattan new york cityaxe in the headsex act reflected in mirroranswering machine messageruthlessnessbritish actor playing american characterautomated teller machinebottled watercreepycompact discexercisingspiked drinkraincoatmisanthropeambiguitytwin towerscuisinemultiple personality disordervideotaped sexworld trade centersadisticstockbrokerharvard universitynylonswashroomdissectionover the tophigh risedouble murderdragging a dead bodygory violenceeast coastsickolock of hairstreet walkeraxe murdererchauvinismmanicureunreliable narratorgruesomepornographic videotanning bedfirst lesbian experiencelasciviousnessmistletoemurder confessionbloodlustchainsaw murdermusic fansavagerywall streetsexual experimentationinvestment bankermurdered womanreservationsteroidlistening to music on headphonesvoice imitationyale universitydry cleaningemployee employee relationshiphacked to deathsex maniacbedsheetbrutalmergerreference to ted bundycheating on one's boyfriendoffice jobreference to mikhail gorbachevdecolletagestain27 year oldnarcissistic personality disorderparanoiacsadistic killeranti consumerismfemale victimsfrenzylithiumovercoatinner monologueslashed to deathstuffed toy animalxanaxreference to whitney houstoncouturefeet on deskreference to genesiswhite collarantisocial personality disorderblack nylon stockingsclothes hangerhiding evidencepet pigfalse alibikentucky derbysadistic sexsound systemreference to dorian graycorporate raiderdead body in bathroomreference to ed geinreference to phil collinswoman kicks a manchild of divorcechinese laundryhead in refrigeratorskin caresnorting coketruth taken as a jokecranberry juicepretend telephone callreference to elvis costellorope skippingcoasterharvard business schoolreference to ivana trump (See All) |
Based on the true story of Daniel Lugo ('Mark Wahlberg (I)' (qv)) a Miami bodybuilder who wants to live the American dream. He would like to have the money that other people have. So he enlists the help of fellow bodybuilder Adrian Doorbal ('Anthony Mackie' (qv)) and ex-convict, Christian bodybuilde …r Paul Doyle ('Dwayne Johnson (I)' (qv)). Their kidnapping and extortion scheme goes terribly wrong since they have muscles for brains and they're left to haphazardly try to hold onto the elusive American dream. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracycaper |
| Themes: | robberytorturemoneyrevengemurderfriendshipkidnappingprisondrunkennessescapeweddinginvestigationdeceptionhome invasiongreed |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | motelhospitalrestaurantchurchswimming poolhelicopterwheelchaircourtroomrooftopstrip clubmexicosex in publicprison fightsex on car |
| Characters: | detectivetattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicedoctornursephotographerpriesthostagejewishinterracial relationshippolice detectivesniperaustralian …american abroadsniper riflepolice chaseamerican dreamrunning from police (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1995year 1994 |
| Story: | snorting cocainelens flarehypodermic needlewhat happened to epilogueinjectionlong takedrug addictracial slurcigar smokingtied to a chaircocainedrug dealermontagesubjective cameracriminal …alcoholsex standing upinterrogationbare buttslow motion sceneurinationblood splatterbeatingbased on true storypistolpantiesphotographbare chested malefemale nudityflashbackblooddogfemale frontal nuditymasturbationsex scenefemale rear nudityfightinterracial sextitle spoken by characterknifechasethree word titlefirevoice over narrationpunctuation in titlecell phonehigh heelscorpsefistfightmachine guncar accidentshotgunpunched in the facearrestbrawlsunglassescar crashhandcuffsstripperf wordfoot chasegay sluraxedisguisemansionbasketballnonlinear timelineexploding carjudgetrialno opening creditshit by a carunderwater scenevanshot in the legmarriage proposalattempted murderlimousinehotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueperson on firecharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementcover upknocked outbankmanipulationgymamerican flagpremarital sexex convictobscene finger gesturedismembermentfreeze frameprivate detectiveflirtingampersand in titlechainsawmachismosex toywarehouselooking at oneself in a mirrorexercisevideotapeswat teamjumping from heightsevered handinterracial friendshipmasked mandrug overdosestupidityrear entry sexmale masturbationplayboy magazinemillionairemiami floridapunched in the chestthrown through a windowaccidental killingwisecrack humorsexy womanraised middle fingergasolinebarbecuepolice raidextortionethnic slursports carlyingprivate investigatorstolen carvillain played by lead actornarrated by characterbag of moneywedding ceremonyex coptaserbag over headmusclemanstrongmanblindfoldedpolice chiefnight visionthong pantiesdisposing of a dead bodyweightliftingbeauty pageantanal rapehanging upside downinterracial marriagesweatscalpelwetting pantsrhyme in titlepornographercrashing through a windowdeath penaltydripping bloodcrushed headpalm treecar set on fireshot in the footmaggotfemale copspeedboatdeath sentencehair salonbodybuilderfully clothed sexcocaine snortingbeefcakenight vision gogglesbreast implantfake accentpole dancinghatchetfat womancourthousehung upside downsex dollbased on articlebank vaultstun guncrushed by a cararmored truckpolyamorystripper polesnorricamhaving sex with skirt hiked upsafe deposit boxnunchucksburning carbahamaserectile dysfunctionbreast milkmotivational speakerlethal injectionpulp fictionsit upsgun storelifting weightssteroidsdumb criminalplaying against typepersonal trainerhit with a golf clubpolaroid photographnight vision binocularsdopinggun firesprayed with waternotarypull upscomedic sex scenetaseredreference to julia robertsstrip showgun shopu.s. coast guardsoiling pantsscantily clad womancourt roomhit by a vanself injectionpunch into the camerasevered toefitness centerneighborhood watchporsche 911woman wearing a bikinibody waxingatticadye packrape by deceptionsex with a fat womanerectile disfunctionhorse tranquilizerduct tape over eyesstolen dog (See All) |
Sent from the city to investigate the murder of a teenage girl in a small Alaska town, a police detective (Pacino) accidentally shoots his own partner while trying to apprehend a suspect. Instead of admitting his guilt, the detective is given an unexpected alibi, but this "solution" only multiplies …the emotional complexity and guilt over his partner's death. He's also still got a murder to solve, in addition to the blackmail and framing of an innocent bystander being orchestrated by the man they were chasing. There's also a local detective (Swank) who is conducting her own personal investigation... of his partner's death. Will it all come crashing down on him? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedypolice procedural |
| Themes: | murder investigationdeathmurderlovebetrayalinvestigationpsychopathdeath of fatherblackmailredemptionguiltpoetrymurder of a police officer |
| Mood: | rainneo noirhigh school |
| Locations: | police stationbeachhospitalrestaurantschoolhotelsnowsmall townairplanerural settingtrucktunnelalaskafishing village |
| Characters: | older man younger woman relationshipdetectiveteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshippoliceteenagermother daughter relationshipboypolicemanwriterpolice detectivecolleague colleague relationshipcheating on girlfriend |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | murder suspectcriminal investigationaccidental shootingscene of the crimebludgeoninglapdgun held to headsuspecthomicideinterrogationdead bodyshootingshot to deathbeatingtelephone call …pistolphotographcigarette smokingfemale nuditydoggunflashbackbloodnudityfightchaseshootoutcorpseshot in the chestremakeshotgunbookvomitingrifleheld at gunpointhallucinationtelephonefoot chasedinerfemale pubic hairfishingpolice officer killedshot in the leglatex glovesbeaten to deathfbistorytellingcover updiarypursuitdeath of husbandpolicewomancabinwaterfalltypewriterchild murderbulletflyingbreaking and enteringtape recordershot in the stomachmorgueaccidental deathdead womanmoralitybackpackpartnergunshot woundnovelistpolice officer shotframe uppedophileautopsyevidencefognude woman murderedalarm clockferrygunfirefemale detectivelyingdead dogdead girlhairdead animaljournalfalling into waterdouble barreled shotguninsomniaadult actress playing teenage girlstakeoutcabin in the woodsquarrelunderage smokingnaked dead womanfemale copdirty copsleeplessnessabusive boyfriendglacierschizophrenichotel managerinternal affairsloggingsunlightgarbage dumpforensic evidencelodgeplanting evidencesleep deprivationgarbage bagmurder confessionlos angeles police departmentsunshineconfession of crimeplanted evidencewindshield wiperfingernailarctic circlemystery writernaked dead bodytrapped underwatercrime writercrime confessionshell casingnude pictureplaying chickenremoving a bulletballisticspolice proceduretoenailmidnight sunnude bodycrime reconstructionhalibuthypothetical flashbacklost in fognude corpsephone call from suspectremake of norwegian film (See All) |
A small, seemingly innocuous plastic reel of film leads surveillance specialist Tom Welles down an increasingly dark and frightening path. With the help of the streetwise Max, Welles relentlessly follows a bizarre trail of evidence to determine the fate of a complete stranger. As his work turns into … obsession, he drifts farther and farther away from his wife, family and simple life as a small-town private eye. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmsuspenseconspiracyfish out of waterpsycho thriller |
| Themes: | crueltybrutalityangertorturemoneydeathmurderrevengesuicidekidnappingbetrayalprisonfearescapefilmmaking …investigationdeceptioncorruptionpsychopathobsessionparanoiasadismsurveillanceevilhome invasionhollywoodpanicdeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirdarkness |
| Locations: | motellos angeles californiahospitalnew york citybarswimming poolcemeterybustaxiairportwheelchairstrip clubbrothelfire truck |
| Characters: | detectiveprostitutetattoohusband wife relationshipbabyhostagelawyerfilm directorpimp |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | criminal investigationdecadenceporn industrysafekickinghomicidehollywood californiathreatpay phoneshot in the backcriminalinterrogationshootingbare buttblood splatter …shot to deathbeatingtelephone callpistolphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nuditygunsexviolencebloodnumber in titlemale nuditymale frontal nuditybondagefemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditynipplestitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nudityknifechasesurprise endingfirecell phonecorpsedigit in titlefistfightshot in the chestpunched in the facebrawlfalling from heightmasklettershowdownheld at gunpointsunglassesprostitutionstrippertelephonef wordfoot chasegay slurbound and gaggedstrangulationambulancemansionthroat slittingimpalementwidowstabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestman with glassesnundisarming someoneacronym in titledouble crosslimousinelibrarybinocularsbeaten to deathdangerstabbed in the backsuburbperson on fireundercovermissing personcover upevil mankicked in the facelightningdiaryshot in the shoulderbodyguardpremarital sexcharacter says i love youthreatened with a knifesilencerarsonrunawayprivate detectiveeavesdroppingpornographyuzianswering machineundergroundburned aliverevelationheavy raintape recordersociopathscene during opening creditssexual abuserecordingstabbed in the stomachkicked in the stomachvideotapedesperationsadomasochismbrooklyn new york cityfaked deathmasked manmechanicduct tape over mouththugcrossbowcynicismhatredstabbed in the neckheadphonesmiami floridabutlersenatorpunched in the chestthrown through a windowbookstoreknife fightfilm producerrainstormgasolineburned to deathmasked killerprivate investigatorsouthern accentdead girlimpersonating a police officerpervertabandoned buildingmysterious mansidekickporn magazineshot in the neckpistol whipvideo storepictureloss of daughterbrooklyn bridgesexual perversionfilm projectormasochism |
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