Best movies like Guardians of the Night
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Plot Summary:
When eighteen-year-old Pasha rescues a beautiful young woman from a band of strangely powerful attackers, he discovers an underworld of supernatural beings living among us.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Russia
Duration: 97 min
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Shaolin vs. Evil Dead: Ultimate Power (2007)
Plot Summary:
Sequel to Shaolin vs. Evil Dead.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 118
Genere: Action, Comedy, Horror
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, weird
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Spirit Warriors: The Shortcut (2003)
Plot Summary:
Taking from where they last left off, the Spirit Warriors stumble upon a black hole to the Netherworld in their search for an ancient mystical and powerful amulet. Now that they found a way in, comes the problem of how to get back. Especially as the Netherworlds dark denizens spring into action to give the spirit warriors a taste of their gruesome never-land hospitality.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 347
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Philippines
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: mystical, tense, captivating, disturbing
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The 9th Precinct (2019)
Plot Summary:
An idealistic cop joins an underground police unit and battles ghoulish forces threatening the balance between the human and the supernatural realms.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 645
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Taiwan
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing, horror comedy
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Monster Run (2020)
Plot Summary:
Some strange things have always existed, you think it is a coincidence, or make up a reason to make it reasonable, in fact, because you do not want to admit. At the end of the season, she was regarded as an outlier because she could see monsters, until one day she saw monsters again in the supermarket where she worked and magically met Monster Hunter-Brother Meng. She discovered that there really were monsters in the world, and the two young men were involved in a new storm.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 512
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: China
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
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V for Vengeance (2022)
Plot Summary:
After learning that their younger sibling escaped an earlier kidnapping attempt that also killed their parents, two estranged sisters must join forces to rescue her from a group of bloodthirsty vampires. Out for revenge and control of a vampirism vaccine, Thorn and his band of the undead soon learn that they messed with the wrong family.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 963
Genere: Action, Adventure, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
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Zero: Dragon Blood (2017)
Plot Summary:
Rei Suzumura continues to hunt Horrors in a certain city. One day, he meets a young woman in love with photography, Alice Hiromi. After witnessing Makai Knight ZERO in action, she develops an interest in Rei. Meanwhile, a carriage crosses a far away bridge. The carriage contains a coffin in which a man lies. That man is none other than the Dragon Knight, who used the power of Dragons to hunt Horrors.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 8
Genere: Action, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing
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Kamen Rider Hibiki & the Seven Fighting Demons (2005)
Plot Summary:
When a powerful new Makamou attacks and defeats Hibiki, Asumu dives into Takeshi’s history and discovers a book that details the ancient Oni and a boy sharing his name. As he reads on, he learns of the tensions between humans and Oni as they struggle to stop the Orochi Makamou, but will he discover the key to defeating the new Orochi in the present?.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 99
Genere: Action, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, futuristic, period drama
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The Interceptor (2009)
Plot Summary:
The film tells a story of an agent betrayed by his partner when transporting new psychic weapon. Believed to be dead, he escapes and takes new identity so he can live in peace far away. But later he is forced to return to Moscow to confront a secret organization, led by his former partner, that attempts to use the dangerous weapon in order to take control over the country. Now he is a key figure in the battle between forces of darkness and light.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 839
Genere: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Russia
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, futuristic
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Ultraman Mebius & Ultra Brothers (2006)
Plot Summary:
In the beginning of the movie, 20 years ago, on the moon, the 4 Ultra brothers, Ultraman, Seven, Jack, and Ace were fighting a deadly foe known as Yapool, a monster that was several times their size. As they fought, Yapool had a clear advantage and used his several claws to grasp the brothers, although, they managed to clear from the claws through there powers and used a combined Specium Ray to no avail. The monster then flies off to Earth to dodge the attack and the brothers follow. The brothers were barely able to defeat Yapool but the monster still needed to be sealed. However, to seal Yapool away they were forced to give up the ability to transform, and took up jobs to be in the area of Kobe in case the monster ever returned.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 194
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 119 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining
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Kamen Rider Ryuki: Episode Final (2002)
Plot Summary:
This movie is an alternate ending to the series, taking place after the events of episode 46. With only six Riders remaining in the Rider War, Shirō Kanzaki feels that time is running short.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 184
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, futuristic
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Gathering of Heroes: Legend of the Seven Swords (2018)
Plot Summary:
In the mystical realm of Ryntia, the forces of the underworld are aligning to unleash a plague of evil upon the surface. The deadly bat-like Blood Reavers, the Saurian Maurauders, the Orcish Warmongers and the feline Shadow-cat mercenaries have pledged their respective clans to the service of Bre'Gwen, queen of the deep elves. Together they seek to destroy the human and Elven kingdoms and rule all of Ryntia in the name of evil.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 81
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: captivating, mystical, entertaining
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Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai (2001)
Plot Summary:
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai is a 2001 Super Sentai Series V-Cinema movie which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Super Sentai Series. It features a team up of the protagonists of Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger with previous heroes of the Super Sentai Series over its twenty-five year history. It is the first vs. movie, followed by Boukenger vs. Super Sentai, in which the current team do not team up with the previous team, rather a veteran team composed of Rangers from various Sentai.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 77
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: super sentai, exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing
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The Other Side (2006)
Plot Summary:
Samuel North (Nathan Mobley) escapes from Hell to find the person who murdered him, but a team of invincible bounty hunters called REAPERS are sent from the Netherworld to bring him back.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: serious, suspenseful, scary, touching, captivating, suspense, psychotronic
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Anji (2004)
Plot Summary:
Anji (Telugu: అంజి) is a 2004 Telugu film (dubbed in in Tamil as Kolli Malai, Hindi as Diler and in Malayalam as Chekavan) produced by M. S. Arts with Chiranjeevi in the lead role. It was made over seven years with a budget of 25 crores, which was the most spent on any Telugu language film until then. The film was produced by Shyam Prasad Reddy. It received a National Film Award for Best Special Effects.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 842
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 148 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating
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Invincible (2001)
Plot Summary:
The Shadow Men are immortal beings of darkness and destruction. One such Shadow Man, Os (Zane), is confronted by the White Warrior, a being of light, and given the chance to change his ways or die. After the White Warrior bests Os in combat, she opens his heart to the power of love, and charges him to find the warriors who are the representation of the five elements and will save the world.
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, suspenseful, suspense, tense, detective, serious
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Ghost Rider (2007)
Plot Summary:
In order to save his dying father, young stunt cyclist Johnny Blaze sells his soul to Mephistopheles and sadly parts from the pure-hearted Roxanne Simpson, the love of his life. Years later, Johnny's path crosses again with Roxanne, now a go-getting reporter, and also with Mephistopheles, who offers to release Johnny's soul if Johnny becomes the fabled, fiery 'Ghost Rider'.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 249000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: exciting, action packed, epic, semi serious, retro, emotional, suspense, slasher, saga, surreal
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Painted Skin (2008)
Plot Summary:
Painted Skin is based on one of Pu Songling's classic short stories in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. Zhou Xun stars as Xiao Wei, a fox spirit that feasts on human hearts in order to maintain her lovely, youthful appearance. When General Wang Sheng (Chen Kun) 'rescues' her from a band of bandits and brings her home, trouble brews as the demon falls in love with the general.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: China, Hong Kong, Singapore
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: exciting, atmospheric, rough, serious, stylized, epic, psychotronic
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Embrace the Darkness III (2002)
Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 235
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: tense, disturbing, psychotronic, erotic, sexploitation film
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Day Watch (2006)
Plot Summary:
A man who serves in the war between the forces of Light and Dark comes into possession of a device that can restore life to Moscow, which was nearly destroyed by an apocalyptic event.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 35000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Russia
Duration: 132 min
Plot tags: dark fantasy, intense, exciting, suspenseful, futuristic, confusing, dark, mindfuck, light, stylized
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Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 (2005)
Plot Summary:
Pontianak Harum Sundal Malam 2 is the sequel to the movie of the same title in 2004. The story continues after the "pontianak" (banshee/vampire) has avenged her death by eliminating her murderer (Marsani) and his entire bloodline. The story also explains her possesion of her own daughter and the end of her revenge. The story also sees Meriam coming to terms with her death before releasing her daughter from possesion and dealing with the obsession of her killer's son (Zali). Although the movie is still classified in the horror genre, this sequel delves more into sad emotions compared to the rage inflicted in the first movie.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 111
Genere: Action, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Country: Malaysia
Duration: 113 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing
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Vamps (2017)
Plot Summary:
The story takes place in 18th century russia. empress elizabeth’s confessor, monk named Lavr, is exiled to a monastery in a haunted mountainous region, taking his secret ancient knowledge with him. Years later, the empress sends her godson Andrey to bring the monk back. Andrey travels to the ill-famed place and meets with Lavr, but before they can return to St. Petersburg they must face evil forces and creatures of the dark side.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Russia
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating, disturbing, suspense, sincere, scary
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant (2009)
Plot Summary:
Darren Shan is a regular teenage kid. He and his friend Steve find out about a Freak Show coming to town and work hard at trying to find tickets. They do, and together they go to "Cirque du Freak" where they see many strange acts including a wolf-man and a bearded lady.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 48000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 119 min
Plot tags: stylized, scary, semi serious, teen, horror comedy, offbeat, suspense, mysterious, spooky, twisted
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Night Watch (2004)
Plot Summary:
Among normal humans live the "Others" possessing various supernatural powers. They are divided up into the forces of light and the forces of the dark, who signed a truce several centuries ago to end a devastating battle. Ever since, the forces of light govern the day while the night belongs to their dark opponents. In modern day Moscow the dark Others actually roam the night as vampires while a "Night Watch" of light forces, among them Anton, the movie's protagonist, try to control them and limit their outrage.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 55000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Russia
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, dark fantasy, atmospheric, dark, exciting, stylized, bleak, absurd, serious, confusing
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Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011)
Plot Summary:
When the devil resurfaces with aims to take over the world in human form, Johnny Blaze reluctantly comes out of hiding to transform into the flame-spewing supernatural hero Ghost Rider -- and rescue a 10-year-old boy from an unsavory end.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 125000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA, United Arab Emirates
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: serious, exciting, suspenseful, psychotronic, entertaining, retro, epic, slasher, saga, cult classic
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How I Became a Super Hero (2020)
Plot Summary:
Paris 2020. While superheroes have assimilated into the Parisian society, they discover a new drug that gives themselves personal superpowers to mere mortals. Lieutenants Moreau and Schaltzmann are investigating the case with the support of two ex-superheroes, Monte Carlo and Callista. They'll do whatever it takes to dismantle the traffic. But Moreau's past resurfaces, and the investigation becomes more complicated.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: France, Belgium
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, entertaining, weird
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Agent Revelation (2021)
Plot Summary:
An ancient dust that controls humans is unleashed, but mysteriously affects Jim Yung who gains superpowers. Jim is taken to an underground base where he's trained to be an operative to take on an imminent alien threat and learn why aliens have returned to Earth.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, captivating
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Underworld (2003)
Plot Summary:
Vampires and werewolves have waged a nocturnal war against each other for centuries. But all bets are off when a female vampire warrior named Selene, who's famous for her strength and werewolf-hunting prowess, becomes smitten with a peace-loving male werewolf, Michael, who wants to end the war.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 282000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA, UK, Germany, Hungary
Duration: 121 min
Plot tags: gothic, dark fantasy, dark, scary, futuristic, stylized, action packed, saga, visual, cult classic
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Vampires: The Turning (2004)
Plot Summary:
An American muay-thai fighter in Thailand must join forces with a group of vampire hunters to track down and kill a vampire lord who has kidnapped his gilfriend.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: scary, serious, suspenseful, rough, gothic, suspense, slasher, cult classic, cult film
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Blood: The Last Vampire (2009)
Plot Summary:
On the surface, Saya is a stunning 16-year-old, but that youthful exterior hides the tormented soul of a 400-year-old "halfling." Born to a human father and a vampire mother, she has for centuries been a loner obsessed with using her samurai skills to rid the world of vampires, all the while knowing that she herself can survive only on blood like those she hunts.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong, France, China
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: intense, serious, atmospheric, anime, stylized, brutal, funny, gothic, suspense, perverse
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Zombies Have Fallen (2017)
Plot Summary:
A young woman (Tansy Parkinson) who possesses the supernatural powers and visions of an upcoming apocalypse is aided by a retired bounty hunter who must protect her from those who wish to use her abilities for evil.
IMDB Rating: 2.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: exciting, unusual plot structure, captivating, suspense, futuristic, suspenseful, psychotronic