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Plot Summary:
Peter McShade is a hitman, whose contract involves killing the major mobster of the Iberian Peninsula, but nothing is what it seems.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 595
Genere: Action, Crime, Romance, Thriller
Country: Portugal
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags:
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Roads of Fear (2022)
Plot Summary:
Elon, who suffers bipolar disorders, wants to please his dad, head of a southern France mafia, and reluctantly commit crimes. However, each of his acts have consequences, and a heavy price to pay.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 534
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: France, USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags:
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The Exquisite Cadaver (1969)
Plot Summary:
A publisher of novels begins to receive packets containing macabre: members of a female corpse. The appearance of a mysterious woman who seems related packages will lead to a situation of dramatic denouement.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 216
Genere: Crime, Thriller
Country: Spain
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags:
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Shock (1982)
Plot Summary:
Martin Terrier wants to quit his job as a hired hitman, but his organized crime employers are unwilling to see him turned out to pasture, Terrier knows too much, and he is still useful to the organization. He escapes to the countryside where he meets Claire, and the two soon fall in love. Back in Paris to confront his employers, Terrier learns that they've stolen all his money from the bank. They give him an ultimatum—do one last job for them and he gets his money and his freedom.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Crime, Romance, Thriller
Country: France
Duration: 100 min
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Stronghold (1985)
Plot Summary:
An isolated farmhouse is chosen as a hide-out by Jim and Charlie after an armed robbery. The Deleye family are forced to accept the situation under Jim's brutal domination. Badly wounded Charlie, a gentle character, takes Lisa's room but keeps her baby as hostage. As the local Police close in the family's unhappiness is uncovered and the tension in the house grows as the surrounding forest becomes a battleground for army exercises. Lisa and Charlie are soon making love, Hugo is killed by Jim and the stage is set for a final and bloody shootout.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 582
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: Netherlands, Belgium
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: grindhouse, exciting, tense, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful, weird
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48 Hours to Acapulco (1967)
Plot Summary:
A young man gets caught up in criminal activities in order to fulfill his desire for an easy life.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 129
Genere: Crime, Romance, Thriller
Country: West Germany
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags:
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Homejack (2016)
Plot Summary:
A serial killer nicknamed "Jack the Ripper" is murdering women in their own homes. While the media is reporting on his latest victims, Natsuko's husband leaves on a business trip. As soon as her husband is gone, her lover arrives for some quick sex. Then there's a knock on the door.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 48
Genere: Crime, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 73 min
Plot tags:
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Equator (1983)
Plot Summary:
Although based on a novel by Georges Simenon, director (and songwriter) Serge Gainsbourg has superimposed several dark emotions and a subtle brutality over the weak plot about a man's trip to Africa and his unfortunate passion for a murderess whose amorality sends the disillusioned fellow back to Europe. Sometimes described as frustrating and self-centered, reactions to this film swing across a broad spectrum of complaints -- not the least might be whether or not Gainsbourg is using a clichéd and stereotypical view of "dark Africa" to convey what he sees in his characters.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 137
Genere: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: France, Gabon
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags:
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Gypsy (1990)
Plot Summary:
An ex-soldier saves wild horses from being slaughtered and helps protect a desert "freedom school" for runaway.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Uro (2006)
Plot Summary:
Turning his back on a delinquent past and joining the police force, HP is determined to start doing the right thing. Soon he finds himself trapped in a web of lies, stretching out from both sides of the law. HP soon realizes that his present mission is closely connected to his own past, and that everything he worked so hard to escape from, is coming back to haunt him.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: Norway
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, psychological, suspense, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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Angel (1983)
Plot Summary:
15 year-old Molly is top of her high school class. But nobody suspects that the model pupil earns her money at night: as a prostitute on Sunset Blvd. The well-organized separation of her two lives is shattered when two of her friends are slain by a serial killer. She's the only eye witness and becomes a target herself.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: detective, independent film, slasher, erotic, action adventure, road movie, serious, realistic, psychotronic, grindhouse
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Whirlpool (1981)
Plot Summary:
A thriller starring and directed by Alain Delon about ex-cop who is after a drug pusher gang.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Crime, Romance, Thriller
Country: France
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: neo noir, detective, exciting, tense, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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Solo for Clarinet (1998)
Plot Summary:
Berlin, Germany. A cruel murder took place in an appartment building. Somebody bit off quite a piece of the victim's penis, who then, of course, lost a lot of blood, before being struck down at the head. Leading investigator Bernhard Kominka, being in stress due to a mentally retarded son and a problematic wife, seems to be the only one to see a lady in a red coat. After a while, his theory of her being the murderer may prove to be true, but the Cop also kind of fell in love with this new, interesting person in both of his lives: professional and private as well. Borders dissolve. His decision may be disastrous in any way.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 398
Genere: Crime, Romance, Thriller
Country: Germany
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: detective
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Fallacy (2013)
Plot Summary:
Lured by quick money, David a loving family man and aspiring star lawyer lives a dangerous double life. While under the assumption the end would always justify the means he gets mixed-up in a political intrigue.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 74
Genere: Crime, Romance, Thriller
Country: Germany
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, psychological, atmospheric, surprise ending
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Caroline at Midnight (1994)
Plot Summary:
A policeman's wife falls for a reporter who suspects her husband of corruption and murder.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 351
Genere: Romance, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: neo noir, independent film
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The Unspeakable (1996)
Plot Summary:
When Alice Redmond is required to go deep undercover in an effort to trap number one suspect Darren Metlick, she gets very close to the edge. Her superiors push her past the point of no return because they need additional evidence to make their case air tight. Alice is having an affair with a fellow officer Don Holroyd and his sexual appetite closely resembles that of the hacker, so she has some experience in the dark side.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 165
Genere: Action, Thriller
Country: USA, Ireland
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: independent film, cult film
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Overdose (2022)
Plot Summary:
Captain Sara Bellaiche, from Toulouse Judiciary Police branch, is investigating a go-fast linked to the murder of two teenagers, an investigation led by Richard Cross, from the Paris Criminal Brigade. Forced to collaborate in order to find the murderer and stop the bloody go-fast, Sara and Richard are both thrown in a breathless race against the clock on the roads of Spain and France.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: France
Duration: 119 min
Plot tags:
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Two Tigers (2007)
Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 447
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, psychological, suspense, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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Hard Vice (1994)
Plot Summary:
A vice cop and her partner investigate a string of murders apparently tied to high-priced Las Vegas call girls.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 299
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Passion's Obsession (2000)
Plot Summary:
Nicole, a female private detective, is hired by Angela Moore, a Hollywood talent agent, to locate a missing male model. The plot thickens when a ransom note is received by the police. Nicole uncovers the seamier side of Angela, the male model, and their friends, and finally discovers what really happened.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 99
Genere: Crime, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: sexploitation film
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Both Sides of the Blade (2022)
Plot Summary:
Jean and Sara have been living together for 10 years. When they first met, Sara was living with François, Jean’s best friend and an admirer from back when he played rugby. Jean and Sara love each other. One day, Sara sees François in the street. He does not notice her, but she is overtaken by the sensation that her life could suddenly change. François gets back in touch with Jean. For the first time in years. He suggests they start working together again. From here on, things spiral out of control.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: France
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags:
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Gypsy Eyes (1992)
Plot Summary:
A security officer tracks down the Gypsy girl who can identify an American diplomat's killer.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 259
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: Slovenia
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags:
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Victim of Desire (1995)
Plot Summary:
An SEC agent investigating $70M in missing funds and a murdered businessman gets involved with the man's wife.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 497
Genere: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: erotic, sexy, independent film
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Low Profile (1993)
Plot Summary:
A disillusioned police detective, used as a scapegoat by his corrupted superior, fights back by becoming a competent criminal.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 294
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Romance
Country: France
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: detective
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Guns & Lipstick (1995)
Plot Summary:
A female private investigator's latest client turns up murdered, and she is thrust into a deadly underworld of bi-sexual strippers, a Chinese Godfather with a taste for young girls and the hunt for one very elusive gem.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 138
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: erotic, independent film
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Edge of Fear (2018)
Plot Summary:
After being stabbed in the heart by ruthless home invaders, a man is left for dead. Now weak, outnumbered, and knife sticking from his chest, he attempts to do the impossible: save his wife from these murderers before he bleeds to death.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: tense, rough, brutal, suspense, psychological, psychotronic
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Gone Dark (2013)
Plot Summary:
Five years ago Jack faked his death. Now his little sister is hunting down his ex-partners who she thinks killed him. On top of that, the company send in the cleaners and everything gets bloody.
IMDB Rating: 2.5
IMDB Votes: 167
Genere: Action
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags:
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Insiders (1989)
Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 223
Genere: Crime, Romance, Thriller
Country: Finland
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: cult film
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Protector (1998)
Plot Summary:
Detective Jack Valentine is reinstated from his desk job to go back onto the streets. His first assignment ends with the death of a mobster who was about to turn states evidence. The killing came as the mobster was with his girlfriend Alma. Jack suspects Alma of being involved - even more so when he finds her involved with one of the mob family, Michael. However he begins to fall for her himself and finds himself involved in the deadly game where not everything is what it seems.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 323
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags:
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Suburra (2015)
Plot Summary:
A gangster known as "Samurai" wants to turn the waterfront of Rome into a new Las Vegas. All the local mob bosses have agreed to work for this common goal. But peace is not to last long.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 130 min
Plot tags: suspense, tense, neo noir, suspenseful, disturbing, hood, poliziottesco, aesthetic, twisted, factual
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Ladies Night (2005)
Plot Summary:
Insurance investigators track a serial killer who seduces women with access to big bucks, convinces them to embezzle, then kills them.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 197
Genere: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: rough, serious, suspenseful, cynical, realistic