Dangerous Men
Dangerous Men

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Dangerous Men

2005
Movie
80 min
English

Dangerous Men is a film with many characters, like Mina, whose life is shattered when two bikers with rape on their minds attack and kill Daniel, her fiancé. Driven by grief, she embarks on a killing rampage, wreaking vengeance upon all the men that she seductively lures into her trap. In her twisted world, cops and killers are all the same. David, Daniel's brother, is a cop who relentlessly pursues the killers, while facing a nest of drug dealers, followed by the FBI and the police SWAT team, also in hot pursuit. Mina, a victim of violence, carrying a twisted obsession for justice, is caught between opposing forces in a world of dangerous men.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: John S. RadGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a musician who witnesses his lover's brutal murder is drawn into a quest for vengeance against the corrupt police and a mysterious cult responsible for her death. He joins forces with a group of vigilantes, also seeking retribution, to confront the city's dark underbelly and expose the conspiracy. Their fight leads them into a dangerous battle against a ruthless organization that has infiltrated every level of society.

Critical Reception

Dangerous Men is a cult film celebrated for its unique vision and surreal, low-budget aesthetic, often described as a passion project by its director. While not widely released or critically acclaimed in a traditional sense, it has garnered a dedicated following for its bizarre narrative, striking visuals, and distinctive soundtrack.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, avant-garde visual style and ambitious, albeit unconventional, storytelling.

  • Noted for its distinctive synth-heavy soundtrack that enhances the film's peculiar atmosphere.

  • Often cited as a prime example of a 'so bad it's good' cult film, loved for its earnest, albeit flawed, execution.

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Fun Fact

The film was independently financed and produced by director John S. Rad over a period of 15 years, with Rad handling many aspects of the production himself, including directing, writing, composing the music, and acting.

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