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Nickel Boys
by RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes
A grieving grandmother, Hattie, descends into a traumatic memory of racial injustice while preparing a cake for her grandson, Elwood. She grapples with the cycle of systemic violence that has claimed the men in her family and pleads with God to spare Elwood from the same fate.
Fallout
by Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Graham Wagner
A group of bounty hunters unearth a legendary, undead gunslinger known as the Ghoul to recruit him for a high-stakes mission. After a brief and tense negotiation regarding a target in California, the Ghoul demonstrates his superior lethality by effortlessly dispatching his liberators. The scene establishes the Ghoul's cynical worldview and his terrifying efficiency as a wasteland mercenary.
Everything Must Go
by Dan Rush
A tense confrontation between two detectives erupts when Nick discovers that Frank, his partner and sponsor to a mutual acquaintance, has crossed professional and moral boundaries. The scene escalates from a cold exchange of accusations regarding a betrayal of trust into a violent physical altercation in the middle of the precinct.
The Revenant
by Mark Smith, Alejandro G Inarritu
Captain Henry discovers that Hugh Glass is alive after being told he was dead, leading to a violent confrontation with Bridger. Henry interrogates the terrified young man at gunpoint to discover the whereabouts of Fitzgerald, who abandoned Glass and stole the company's money. The scene culminates in Henry charging Bridger with treason and ordering his imprisonment.
Eternity's Gate
by Stephen Beck
A narrator recounts the bloody history of a mystical artifact known as Eternity's Gate, which is said to pierce time but carries a lethal curse. The scene spans centuries of violence and loss, culminating in the artifact's rediscovery during WWII and a clandestine meeting on the Chesapeake Bay in 1945. The stakes involve the intersection of ancient supernatural power and the desperate ambitions of wartime soldiers and scholars.
Rick and Morty: Meeseeks and Destroy
by Justin Roiland, Dan Harmon
While at a fantasy-themed tavern, Morty is cornered in a bathroom by a seemingly friendly character who quickly turns predatory. Morty is forced to fight for his safety in a violent struggle while oblivious celebration happens just outside the door.
The Wire
by Barry Luc
Detective McNulty (McArdle in the pilot script) questions a witness about the murder of a local thief named Snotboogie. The scene explores the senseless nature of street violence and the tragic, unwritten rules of the neighborhood.
Poor Things
by Tony McNamara
Bella prepares to leave on a grand adventure with a charming rake, leading to a confrontation with her fiancé, Max. While Max attempts to assert his protection and outrage through threats of violence, Bella remains singularly focused on her journey, eventually taking drastic measures to ensure her departure.
Bella confronts her former husband, Alfie, demanding her freedom after discovering the truth of her resurrection. Alfie attempts to assert patriarchal dominance through threats of violence and mutilation, leading to a tense physical struggle for control.
Mulholland Drive
by David Lynch
Betty and Rita rehearse a melodramatic scene for Betty's upcoming acting audition. The scene shifts from a tense, high-stakes confrontation involving blackmail and threats of violence into a lighthearted moment of bonding between the two women.
The Pitt
by R. Scott Gemmill
A mother reveals to a doctor that she intentionally made herself sick to get her son into a hospital setting. She confesses her deep-seated fear that her son is planning a violent act after discovering a list of girls he wants to 'eliminate.'
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
by Charlie Kaufman
Byrd approaches Barris with a mysterious and dangerous proposition to become a covert operative for the CIA. He manipulates Barris's cynical worldview and inner anger to recruit him into a life of state-sanctioned violence under the guise of patriotism.
Monster
by Patty Jenkins
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Danny and the Deep Blue Sea
by John Patrick Shanley
A desperate, angry, tormented, raw ROBERTA's monologue from "Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" by John Patrick Shanley.
Sinners
by Ryan Coogler
A violent, pragmatic, dark humor THIEF, SMOKE, TEENAGER & SECOND THIEF's group from "Sinners" by Ryan Coogler.
A tense, confrontational, desperate, suspicious ANNIE, PEARLINE, GRACE, SAMMIE & SMOKE's group from "Sinners" by Ryan Coogler.
Boyz n the Hood
by John Singleton
A dark, desensitized, shocking, realistic CHRIS & DOUGH BOY & RICKY & TRE's group from "Boyz n the Hood" by John Singleton.
Belly
by Hype Williams
Kisha calls a girl who has been paging her boyfriend, only to be met with a brazen confession. The conversation escalates as Kionna taunts Kisha about her intimate history with Tommy and the material gifts he provides, leading to a heated threat of violence.
Belfast
by Kenneth Branagh
A husband and wife argue over their mounting financial debts and the escalating violence in their neighborhood. Pa presents brochures for emigration as a way to provide a safer future for their children, while Ma expresses her fear of leaving the only home she has ever known.
The Return
by Reg Cribb
Steve delivers a cynical and aggressive breakdown of the cycle of poverty and boredom in suburban Australia. He challenges a writer to document the harsh reality of his life and the desperate search for purpose that leads to violence.
I've Come About the Assassination
by Tony Morphett
A young man confronts his father about the hypocrisy of older generations who condemn youth violence while orchestrating global wars. He justifies his decision to commit an assassination as an act of individual agency in a world threatened by nuclear destruction.
After a traumatic encounter, Tre breaks down in front of Brandi, expressing his rage and exhaustion with the violence in their neighborhood. The two share a rare moment of intimacy and discuss their future amidst the backdrop of systemic chaos.
The morning after avenging his brother's murder, Doughboy reflects on his grief, his mother's favoritism, and the media's indifference to violence in the hood. It is a somber, fatalistic moment of clarity before his own implied death.
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