Warlock (1989)
Action | Fantasy | Horror | Thriller
A witch-hunter chases a 17th-century warlock through time and is aided by a waitress in 80's Los Angeles.
Starring: Julian Sands, Lori Singer, Richard E. Grant, Mary Woronov
Director: Steve Miner
Low Life / Raging Years / Haryu insaeng (2004)
Action | Crime | Drama
The life of gangster, Choi Tae-woong is followed through the tumultuous events of the second half of the 20th century in Korea.
Starring: Seung-woo Cho, Gyu-ri Kim, Hak-jun Kim, Ha-jun You
Director: Kwon-taek Im
The Kick (2011)
Action | Comedy
A Korean family made up of taekwondo experts moves to Thailand, where they set up a taekwondo gym. However, one member of the family, Taeju, wants to become a famous pop singer instead. The family becomes famous after stopping treasure robbers.
Starring: Jae-hyeon Jo, Ji-won Ye, Petchtai Wongkamlao, JeeJa Yanin, Tae-joo Na, Kyung-suk Kim
Director: Prachya Pinkaew
Guns & Talks / Killerdeului suda (2001)
Action | Comedy | Drama
It is a dark comedy about two brothers, Sang-yun (Shin Hyoon-Joon)and Ha-yun (Bin Won), and their two friends, Jae Young (Jeong Jae-yeong) and Jung-woo (Shin Ha-gyoon). These four form a group of assassins, who have attracted the attention of a couple of pesky detectives, Sergeant Kim (Jung Gyu-soo) and Inspector Cho (Jeong Jin-yeong).
Starring: Hyeon-jun Shin, Ha-kyun Shin, Bin Won, Jae-yeong Jeong
Director: Jin Jang
Strike Back (TV Series 2010- )
Action | Drama | Thriller
An adaptation of SAS soldier Chris Ryan's novel Strike Back. John Porter, a former SAS Sergeant, and Hugh Collinson, a Section 20 officer in the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) took part in a botched operation on the eve of the 2003 invasion of Iraq where two soldiers in their unit were killed.
Starring: Philip Winchester, Sullivan Stapleton, Michelle Lukes, Rhashan Stone, Amanda Mealing
Creator: Andy Harries
Strike Back (TV Series 2010- )
Action | Drama | Thriller
An adaptation of SAS soldier Chris Ryan's novel Strike Back. John Porter, a former SAS Sergeant, and Hugh Collinson, a Section 20 officer in the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) took part in a botched operation on the eve of the 2003 invasion of Iraq where two soldiers in their unit were killed.
Starring: Philip Winchester, Sullivan Stapleton, Michelle Lukes, Rhashan Stone, Amanda Mealing
Creator: Andy Harries
The Microchip / Chip hai (2011)
Action | Comedy
A group of friends have misplaced an important microchip that apparently holds top-secret information. They set off on a quest to find it.
Starring: Akarin Akaranitimaytharatt, Kom Chauncheun, Anna Chuancheun, Andrew Scott Dixon, Simon Kook, Yaow Lookyee
Director: Krissanapong Rachata
Person of Interest (TV Series 2011-2016)
Action | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller
PERSON OF INTEREST stars Jim Caviezel, Emmy Award winner Michael Emerson and Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson in a crime thriller about a presumed dead former-CIA agent, Reese, who teams up with a mysterious billionaire, Finch, to prevent violent crimes by using their own brand of vigilante justice. Reese's special training in covert operations appeals to Finch, a software genius who invented a program that uses pattern recognition to identify people about to be involved in violent crimes. Using state-of-the-art surveillance technology, the two work outside of the law, using Reese's adept skills and Finch's unlimited wealth to unravel the mystery of the "person of interest" and stop the crime before it happens. Reese's actions draw the attention of the NYPD, including homicide detective Carter, and Fusco, a cop whom Reese uses to his advantage. With infinite crimes to investigate, Reese and Finch find that the right person, with the right information, at the right time, can change everything.
Starring: Jim Caviezel, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson, Amy Acker, Taraji P. Henson, Sarah Shahi
Creator: Jonathan Nolan
The Sword Identity / Wo kou de zong ji (2011)
Action | History | War
Once upon a time in the Southern Chinese city of Guancheng, there lived four families, each of them faithful keepers of martial arts. Anyone who wanted to establish a new sect, or a new form of kung fu, had to fight his way through the family's gates. But when Liang Henlu requests a competition, he is rejected and driven out of town, his strange new weapon mistaken for a Japanese sword and therefore forbidden by purist Chinese masters as a foreign fighting device. Liang is taken for a Japanese pirate and forced to hide in a boat filled with gypsy dancers. After a series of fights prove Liang's sword invincible, the Guancheng masters start to question their assumptions regarding the weapon's origins. They finally recognize that it is none other than the famous sword called 'Made in China' (modeled on a Japanese weapon), which the celebrated General Qi used in his glorious defeat of the Japanese invasion.
Starring: Cheng-Hui Yu, Yang Song, Yuanyuan Zhao, Ma Ke
Director: Haofeng Xu
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Ladder 49 (2004)
Action | Drama | Thriller
Baltimore firefighter Jack Morrison (Phoenix), making the transition from inexperienced rookie to seasoned veteran, struggles to cope with a risky, demanding job that often shortchanges his wife and kids. He relies on the support of his mentor and captain, Mike Kennedy (Travolta) and his second family – found in the brotherly bond between the men of the firehouse. But, when Jack becomes trapped in the worst blaze of his career, his life and the things he holds important – family, dignity, courage – come into focus. As his fellow firefighters of Ladder 49 do all they can to rescue him, Jack's life hangs in the balance.
Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta, Jacinda Barrett, Robert Patrick, Morris Chestnut
Director: Jay W. Russell
Kiss of the Dragon (2001)
Action | Crime | Thriller
China's top secret agent visits Paris on a pleasure trip only to encounter government espionage at the highest level.
Starring: Jet Li, Bridget Fonda, Tchéky Karyo, Laurence Ashley, Burt Kwouk, Max Ryan
Director: Chris Nahon
Shinjuku Incident / San suk si gin (2009)
Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller
Set in 1990s Tokyo, centers around the lives of Chinese immigrants in Japan.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Naoto Takenaka, Daniel Wu, Jinglei Xu, Bingbing Fan, Suet Lam, Kar Lok Chin, Paul Chun, Teddy Lin, Ken Lo
Director: Tung-Shing Yee
The Rookie (1990)
Action | Comedy | Crime
Packing years of experience and a .45 automatic, LAPD Detective Nick Pulovki figures he's got all the help he needs. He's also got all the help he doesn't need. His new partner is The Rookie.
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Charlie Sheen, Raul Julia, Sonia Braga
Director: Clint Eastwood
Ice Station Zebra (1968)
Action | Drama | Thriller
A US Naval submarine team races the Soviets to a remote outpost in the North Pole to recover some top-secret satellite photography.
Starring: Rock Hudson, Ernest Borgnine, Patrick McGoohan, Jim Brown, Tony Bill, Alf Kjellin
Director: John Sturges
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Mortal Kombat: Annihilation / Mortal Kombat 2 (1997)
Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Mortal Kombat is an ancient tournament where the Earth Realm warriors battle against the forces of Outworld. Liu Kang and a few chosen fighters fought and defeated the powerful sorcerer Shang Tsung, their victory would preserve the peace on Earth for one more generation. Taking place now where the first movie left off, the Earth realm warriors live a short period of peace when evil forces from another dimension come to invade and wreak havoc on Earth. They are guided by the forces of Outworld leader, Shao Kahn and his generals such as: Motaro, Rain, Ermac, Sheeva and Sindel. Now Liu Kang, Raiden, Jax, Sonya and Kitana must defeat Shao Kahn in six days before the Earth realm merges with the Outworld.
Starring: Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, James Remar, Sandra Hess, Lynn Williams, Brian Thompson
Director: John R. Leonetti
Mortal Kombat (1995)
Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Based on the popular video game of the same name "Mortal Kombat" tells the story of an ancient tournament where the best of the best of different Realms fight each other. The goal – ten wins to be able to legally invade the losing Realm. Outworld has so far collected nine wins against Earthrealm, so it's up to Lord Rayden and his fighters to stop Outworld from reaching the final victory…
Starring: Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Christopher Lambert, Talisa Soto
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind / Kaze no tani no Naushika (1984)
Action | Adventure | Animation | Fantasy | Sci-Fi
A thousand years after a global war, a seaside kingdom known as the Valley of the Wind remains one of only a few areas still populated. Led by the courageous Princess Nausicaa, the people of the Valley are engaged in a constant struggle with powerful insects called Ohmu, who guard a poisonous jungle that is spreading across the Earth. Nausicaa and her brave companions, together with the people of the Valley, strive to restore the bond between humanity and the Earth.
Starring: Sumi Shimamoto, Mahito Tsujimura, Hisako Kyôda, Gorô Naya, Ichirô Nagai
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Gamer (2009)
Action | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Set in the near future, a time when mind-control technology has taken society by storm. Humans control other humans in a mass-scale, multiplayer online game. Reclusive billionaire Ken Castle has created the controversial form of entertainment, "Slayers," a hugely popular game that allows millions to act out their innermost desires and fantasies — online — in front of a global audience. Gaming has evolved into a terrifying new dimension- mind control-manipulation-people playing people. At the center is Kable, the superstar and cult hero of "Slayers," the savage, ultra-violent first person shooter game. Kable is controlled by Simon, a young gamer with rock star status who continues to defy all odds by guiding Kable to victory each week. Taken from his family, imprisoned and forced to fight against his will, the modern day gladiator must survive long enough to escape the game to free his family, regain his identity and to save mankind from Castle's ruthless technology.
Starring: Gerard Butler, Amber Valletta, Michael C. Hall, Kyra Sedgwick, Aaron Yoo, Logan Lerman
Director: Mark Neveldine, Brian Taylor
G.I. Jane (1997)
Action | Drama
Navy Intelligence officer Lt. Jordan O'Neil (Demi Moore) sets a historic precedent when she is recruited as a test case to be the first woman allowed to train for the Navy Seals. Selected for her courage, skills, and level headedness, O'Neil is determined to succeed in the most demanding, most merciless and most honored fighting force in the world. Under the relentless command of Master Chief John Urgayle (Viggo Mortensen), O'Neil is put through weeks of physical and emotional hell, and is not expected to succeed. Indeed, military and high ranking government officials are counting on her to fail.
Starring: Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen, Anne Bancroft, Jason Beghe, Scott Wilson
Director: Ridley Scott
Police Story IV / Police Story 4: First Strike / Ging chaat goo si 4: Ji gaan daan yam mo (1996)
Action | Adventure | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller
Jackie, a cop, participates in a sting operation on an international spy-ring. But when one of them (Tsui) gets away, Jackie is ordered to apprehend him. This leads Jackie all over the globe starting with Tsui's sister in Australia. The story follows him as he tries to stay alive and capture the villain.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Annie Wu, Bill Tung, Jackson Liu, Ken Lo
Director: Stanley Tong
