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Schindler's List

by Steven Zaillian

Oskar Schindler, a charismatic German businessman, meets Itzhak Stern, a Jewish accountant, for the first time. Schindler attempts to recruit Stern to help him acquire and run a factory, while Stern remains wary and skeptical of Schindler's intentions amidst the growing Nazi threat.

Peaky Blinders

by Steven Knight

Chief Inspector Campbell delivers a scathing and intimidating speech to a room of corrupt police officers. He condemns their moral failings and bribery while outlining his mission to eradicate the gangs, communists, and IRA threats in Birmingham.

The Revenant

by Mark L Smith

Following the abandonment of a dying man, Bridger confronts Fitzgerald after realizing Fitzgerald lied about an imminent threat to force their departure. The tension escalates into a violent physical struggle where Fitzgerald asserts his dominance through psychological manipulation and lethal threats. Bridger is left grappling with his guilt while being forced to remain under the control of a dangerous man.

The Dover Road

by A.A. Milne

Bob confesses to his younger brother Gerald that his business partner has fled, leaving Bob facing potential criminal prosecution for financial irregularities. While Gerald tries to remain optimistic and dismiss the threat as a misunderstanding, Bob is spiraling into panic and resentment over Gerald's social commitments.

The Pitt

by R. Scott Gemmill

Robby, a dedicated ER doctor, is confronted by Gloria, a hospital administrator, regarding low patient satisfaction scores. The argument escalates into a heated debate over hospital ethics, understaffing, and the systemic practice of 'boarding' patients in the ER to save money. Robby threatens to go to the press, leading Gloria to issue a veiled threat against his career.

Poltergeist

by Steven Spielberg

Dr. Lesh and her colleague Farrow examine physical evidence teleported from a haunted house, transitioning from a moment of professional camaraderie to a chilling realization. Farrow identifies a mortician's jaw clamp among the items, prompting him to suggest they bring in a more powerful medium to handle the escalating supernatural threat.

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

by Cinco Paul, Ken Daurio

Aloysius O'Hare corners young Ted in an alleyway to intimidate him regarding his search for real trees. O'Hare explains how trees are a threat to his air-selling business and uses his surveillance network to prove he is always watching Ted's every move.

Zulu Dawn

by Cy Endfield, Anthony Storey

Mantshonga delivers a provocative ultimatum from the British authorities to King Cetshwayo, demanding the disbandment of the Zulu army. Cetshwayo defiantly defends his right to rule by Zulu custom and refuses to disarm his people in the face of foreign threats.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

by Dan Goor

Jake Peralta attempts to protect Captain Holt from a death threat by tricking him into a safe house and handcuffing them together. The scene explores the power dynamic shift as Jake enjoys giving orders while Holt remains stoically annoyed by the lack of professionalism.

The Handmaiden

by Seo-kyeong Jeong, Chan-wook Park

Hideko and Sookhee share an intimate and charged moment while dressing and undressing each other. The scene explores the blurring lines between servant and mistress, filled with underlying sexual tension and the looming threat of Hideko's forced marriage.

The Tempest

by William Shakespeare

Prospero interrogates Ariel about the success of the shipwreck before a tense confrontation regarding Ariel's freedom. Prospero uses psychological manipulation and the threat of further imprisonment to remind Ariel of their debt, ultimately promising liberty in exchange for two more days of service.

Fight Club

by Jim Uhls

Jack confronts Marla at a support group, accusing her of faking terminal illness to exploit the emotional intimacy of the meetings. They negotiate a schedule to divide the various support groups between them, revealing their shared cynicism and desperate need for connection. The stakes involve their mutual survival mechanism and the threat of exposing each other's lies.

The Santa Clarita Diet

by Victor Fresco

Joel and Abby seek medical advice from their teenage neighbor Eric after Sheila begins exhibiting strange symptoms. Eric attempts to diagnose Sheila's condition as a form of 'asymptomatic' undeath while struggling to maintain his composure around his crush, Abby. The scene establishes the high stakes of Sheila's lack of impulse control and the looming threat of her potential deterioration.

Mission: Impossible

by David Koepp, Robert Towne

After his entire team is killed in a botched operation, Ethan Hunt meets his superior, Kittridge, only to realize the mission was a setup to find a mole. When Kittridge accuses Ethan of being the traitor and threatening his family, Ethan must use a high-tech explosive to create a diversion and escape.

Swordfish

by Skip Woods

Stanley, a recently released convict, calls his ex-wife Melissa to speak with their daughter, Holly. The conversation quickly turns hostile as Melissa threatens him with legal action and asserts that her wealthy new husband is now the girl's father, leaving Stanley in a state of desperate rage.

The Bungler

by Molière, Richard Wilbur

Lélie confesses to his servant Mascarille that he has accidentally ruined their latest scheme by returning a purse of money to its owner. Mascarille, exhausted by his master's constant incompetence, humorously refuses to help any further, even as Lélie melodramatically threatens to take his own life.

Hotel Rwanda

by Keir Pearson, Terry George

Paul Rusesabagina attempts to manipulate General Bizimungu by claiming that American satellites are monitoring the General's every move for a future war crimes trial. He uses this psychological tactic to ensure the General feels watched and remains hesitant to escalate the violence at the hotel.

Iron Man

by Mark Fergus, Hawk Ostby, Art Marcum, Matt Holloway

Tony Stark enlists his assistant Pepper Potts to help him perform a dangerous procedure to replace the arc reactor in his chest. As Pepper navigates the visceral and life-threatening task, the scene reveals the deep trust and unspoken emotional bond between the two characters.

Gangs of London

by Gareth Evans, Matt Flannery

In a desperate attempt to escape through an underground tunnel, a wounded Kinney and his son Darren confront the deep-seated resentment and trauma between them. Darren threatens his father with a loaded gun, leading to a raw moment of reconciliation where Kinney offers his life in exchange for his son's safety.

War of the Worlds

by Josh Friedman, David Koepp

Ray attempts to navigate his children to safety following an alien invasion while tensions boil over with his teenage son, Robbie. The scene highlights the fractured family dynamic as Ray struggles to maintain authority and protect his children from both the extraterrestrial threat and desperate human survivors.

The Boondock Saints

by Troy Duffy

A Monsignor delivers a powerful sermon on St. Patrick's Day, recounting the tragic story of Kitty Genovese to illustrate the dangers of apathy. He challenges the congregation to realize that while evil men are a threat, the true danger to society is the silence and indifference of those who consider themselves good.

Beautiful Boy

by Luke Davies, Felix van Groeningen

David and his ex-wife Vicki have a devastating phone conversation regarding their son's life-threatening addiction. While Vicki pleads for one more intervention, a defeated David admits his sense of failure and his decision to stop trying to save a son who doesn't want to be saved.

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

by William Goldman

Trapped and wounded during a final standoff, Butch attempts to distract himself and Sundance from their dire situation by pitching a fantasy of escaping to Australia. He desperately clings to the hope of a fresh start where they can live as legends or honest men without the constant threat of death.

Beverly Hills Cop 2009

by Michael Brandt, Derek Haas

Ethan Goodwin confronts a childhood bully, Johnny Kaps, revealing his new identity as a police officer while seeking revenge for past humiliations. The tension escalates as Goodwin threatens Kaps at gunpoint, claiming that his position of power allows him to commit murder with impunity.