Hard Target
Don't hunt what you can't kill.
Directed by John Woo
Produced by Alphaville Films, Universal Pictures
A visceral action thriller built on the premise of humans hunted for sport, combining high-octane combat with moral darkness and paranoid survival.
When a woman's father goes missing, she enlists a local to aid in her search. The pair soon discover that her father has died at the hands of a wealthy sportsman who hunts homeless men as a form of recreation.
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Is Hard Target violent? Yes, very. More violent than 97% of films.
Is Hard Target scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Hard Target easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Hard Target end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Hard Target sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Hard Target
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Hard Target, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Hard Target, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
