Actor Neal McDonough (1966)

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021) is an action horror film written and directed by Johannes Roberts. Based on the first and second games by Capcom, it serves as a reboot of the popular Resident Evil film series, marking the seventh live-action adaptation of the iconic video game franchise. In the 1980s, siblings Claire Redfield and Chris reside at Raccoon City Orphanage. There, Claire befriends Lisa Trevor, an unfortunate victim of Dr. William Birkin’s twisted experiments. As an employee of Umbrella Corporation, Birkin oversees the orphanage and conducts his own unethical research using the ...

The animated anthology series What If…? (2021–2024) is the fourth television installment from Marvel Studios in the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Created by A. C. Bradley for Disney+, it explores alternate timelines within the multiverse and how major events from MCU films could have played out differently. The series features a star-studded cast, with Jeffrey Wright as the narrator known as the Watcher, and several MCU film actors reprising their roles. Bradley and director Bryan Andrews lead the ...

The Australian film, Monsters of Man (2020), contains graphic violence and potentially offensive themes. It follows a group of killer robots unleashed in the jungle as part of a military experiment. While the robots may be intriguing and the movie explores ideas of responsibility and life, it is lengthy, violent, and not particularly inclusive towards non-White-male characters. Many individuals meet their demise in shocking and grisly ways through heavy gunfire, explosions, and even a robot stepping on someone’s head. Other instances of violence include a man stabbing a woman to death. However, despite its brutality, there is some depth to the portrayal of ...

Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) is an action adventure comedy film based on Sega’s popular video game series. The film follows the story of Sonic, a young blue hedgehog with supersonic speed, who is unexpectedly ambushed by an echidna tribe on his home planet. His guardian, a wise owl named Longclaw, gives him a special bag of rings that can create portals to other places. She uses one to send Sonic to Earth while she stays behind to protect their home. Ten years later, Sonic lives in secrecy in a cavern beneath the rural town of Green Hills, Montana. Despite his hidden life, he longs for friendship and looks up to Sheriff Tom Wachowski and his wife Maddie. Little ...

Project Blue Book (2019–2020) is an American historical drama that delves into the covert operations of the U.S. government in the aftermath of WWII. Following Captain Michael Quinn and Dr. Allen Hynek as they investigate UFO sightings, their mission is to either debunk or provide rational explanations for these reports. While Quinn remains focused on completing his assigned task, Hynek becomes increasingly convinced that a dangerous conspiracy lurks behind the sightings. At the same time, as Cold War fears grip the nation, a charming blonde forms a bond with Hynek’s isolated wife. Drawing from real-life records and events from one of the most enigmatic periods ...

Yellowstone (2018–2024), an American neo-Western drama TV show created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, first aired on June 20, 2018, on Paramount Network. The series centers on the Dutton family, headed by John Dutton, who commands the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. The family constantly faces attacks from neighboring land developers, an Indian reservation, and America’s first National Park. It delves deeply into the violent reality of a world hidden from the media’s gaze – one where developers profit immensely from land grabs, and ...

Altered Carbon (2018–2020) is an American cyberpunk series, based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan. In a future world where consciousness can switch between bodies, Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier turned investigator, is released from prison to solve a murder. The story takes place over 360 years in the future in Bay City, a futuristic metropolis. Memories and consciousness are stored on disk-like devices called cortical stacks, implanted at the back of the neck. These stacks are made from alien materials found only on Harlan’s World and can be transferred into new bodies after death. ...

The film, 1922 (2017), is an American horror drama written and directed by Zak Hilditch, based on Stephen King’s novella from 2010. The story follows Wilfred ‘Wilf’ James, a farmer residing in Hemingford Home, Nebraska with his wife Arlette and their 14-year-old son Henry. The couple has been at odds over Arlette’s recent inheritance of land; Wilf strongly opposes her plans to sell the farm and relocate to Omaha, citing that a man’s pride is rooted in his land. In a drastic move to protect his property and his son (whom Arlette disapproves of ...

The fantasy horror drama TV show, Van Helsing (2016–2021), features Kelly Overton as the lead character. The inspiration for the show comes from Zenescope Entertainment’s graphic novel series, Helsing. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic world, where Vanessa Van Helsing, a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, awakens after her presumed death. She discovers that it has been three years since the eruption of the Yellowstone Caldera and vampires now control humanity due to the lack of sunlight caused by the ash. Vanessa possesses a unique blood composition that can turn vampires back into humans, making her ...

Greater (2016) is an American biographical sports film directed by David Hunt and starring Christopher Severio as American football player Brandon Burlsworth, a walk-on college player who became an All-American, dying in a car crash 11 days after being drafted high in the 3rd round to the National Football League. The year is 1999 and Marty Burlsworth is awaiting the funeral of his 22-year-old brother, Brandon. While others, including Marty’s mother, Barbara, have accepted the loss and put their faith in God, Marty can not do that as he does not understand why God ...

Legends of Tomorrow (2016–2022) is an American superhero TV series about time travel, created by Greg Berlanti, Marc Guggenheim, Andrew Kreisberg, and Phil Klemmer. In the first season, former Time Master Rip Hunter breaks away when the immortal tyrant Vandal Savage takes over Earth and murders his family in their future. The organization he once vowed to protect turns against him. With a desire to seek justice for his loved ones and save humanity, Rip assembles a ...

Public Morals (2015) is an American police drama TV series, helmed by Edward Burns as creator, writer, executive producer and director. Set in 1960s New York City, the show follows the Public Morals Division of the NYPD as they tackle vice in the city while navigating their personal lives as Irish Americans. Aired on TNT from August to October 2015, the series was a joint effort between TNT and producers Amblin Television, Steven Spielberg, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, and ...

In Batman: Assault on Arkham (2014), an animated superhero film, Batman saves the Riddler from assassination by Amanda Waller, director of A.R.G.U.S. He then delivers Riddler back to Arkham Asylum. In response, Waller captures several criminals including Black Spider and Captain Boomerang and enlists them in the Suicide Squad. They are tasked with breaking into Arkham and retrieving a thumbdrive hidden in Riddler’s cane containing sensitive information about the squad. To ensure their compliance, Waller implants nano-bombs in their necks. After KGBeast tries to leave and is killed by Waller, the remaining members are sent to Gotham City to receive equipment from ...

Bad Country (2014) is an American crime drama film based on a true story. Set in 1983 in the South Louisiana bayou country, Lt. Bud Case from the Baton Rouge PD makes a breakthrough by arresting Jesse Weiland, known for his involvement in various criminal activities and a previous rap sheet. This comes after an undercover operation targeting a precious gems fencing operation run by Weiland. Despite current charges of possible weapons and burglary charges against him which could send him to prison for decades, Case suspects there may be more to Weiland’s involvement due to his calm demeanor. In other words, he believes Weiland has powerful connections that could ...

Falcon Rising (2014) is an American action film directed by Ernie Barbarash. The protagonist, John ‘Falcon’ Chapman, is a former Marine with posttraumatic stress disorder. He finds himself in a convenience store during an attempted robbery and takes action to stop it. Afterward, his sister Cindy scolds him for not adhering to his medication regimen and informs him of her plans to return to Brazil, where she works for a non-profit organization. In the midst of this, he receives distressing news from his friend and veteran colleague Manny Ridley that his sister has been brutally attacked. Without hesitation, ...

Mob City (2013) is an American neo-noir crime drama television series based on real-life accounts of the L.A.P.D. and gangsters in 1940s Los Angeles, chronicled in John Buntin’s book L.A. Noir: The Struggle for the Soul of America’s Most Seductive City. It follows the decades-long conflict between the Los Angeles Police Department, led by police chief William Parker, and ruthless criminal elements under the leadership of Bugsy Siegel, who controlled mafia operations in the city. Set in 1947, with glimpses into the 1920s for context, this crime drama captures a time of flashy cars and budding movie ...

Red 2 (2013), an American action comedy film, is the sequel to the 2010 film Red. Based on the limited comic book series of the same name by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner, published under DC Comics imprint Homage, it picks up three years after its predecessor. Ex-CIA operative Frank Moses attempts to lead a peaceful life with his girlfriend Sarah Ross but is interrupted when Marvin Boggs asserts that their past enemies are still in pursuit. After Marvin’s tragic death, Frank is questioned at an FBI facility by government agents led by corrupt agent Jack ...

Philly Kid (2012) is an American drama film directed by Jason Connery and produced by After Dark Films. Written by Adam Mervis, the movie was shot in Baton Rouge, Louisiana starting in May 2011. Its production team included around ten department heads associated with the Wright State University film program or Dayton, Ohio. The film received an ‘R’ rating from MPAA and hit theaters on May 11, 2012. It was also part of the After Dark Action bundle and had a simultaneous video on demand release. While it received mixed reviews, Variety noted that it provided ...

American Horror Story (2011–2024) is an anthology TV series by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk on FX. It’s part of the American Story franchise, with each season being a standalone miniseries set in a different location within the shared fictional universe. Some seasons also feature crossovers and tie-ins with the spin-off series, American Horror Stories. Each season has its own unique storyline, drawing inspiration from real events. The cast includes familiar faces who may return as new or recurring characters, sometimes taking on multiple roles in a ...

In the American film Little Birds (2011), written and directed by Elgin James, close friends Juno Temple and Kay Panabaker play the roles of Lily and Alison. Living in a financially struggling town near the Salton Sea in California, these two teenage girls have opposing personalities. Lily is rebellious and teetering on the edge of suicidal, residing with her single mother, Margaret. On the other hand, Alison is cautious and responsible, living with her alcoholic father. While Alison finds comfort in her uncle Hogan’s ...