Ben je fan van 'Hancock' (2008) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde mix van superheldenactie, humor en onverwachte wendingen bieden. Of je nu houdt van de unieke kijk op superhelden of gewoon op zoek bent naar iets nieuws, deze selectie heeft voor ieder wat wils.

Mystery Men (1999)
Beschreibung: A comedic take on superheroes, featuring a group of inept vigilantes with bizarre powers. The film parodies traditional superhero tropes while celebrating underdog heroes.
Fakt: Mystery Men was based on the Flaming Carrot Comics by Bob Burden. The film features an eclectic cast, including Ben Stiller, William H. Macy, and Janeane Garofalo.


Unbreakable (2000)
Beschreibung: A psychological thriller that examines the life of a man who discovers he has superhuman abilities. The film takes a grounded, realistic approach to the superhero genre.
Fakt: Unbreakable was originally conceived as the first part of a trilogy, but the sequels were never made. The film's twist ending is considered one of M. Night Shyamalan's best.


Sky High (2005)
Beschreibung: A family-friendly superhero comedy that follows the children of famous heroes as they attend a high school for superheroes. It combines action with coming-of-age themes.
Fakt: Sky High was directed by Mike Mitchell, who later went on to direct The Lego Movie The film features a young cast, including Michael Angarano and Danielle Panabaker.


Push (2009)
Beschreibung: A sci-fi thriller about individuals with psychic abilities who are hunted by a shadowy organization. The film blends action with a unique take on superpowers.
Fakt: Push was filmed on location in Hong Kong, giving it a distinctive visual style. The film's plot involves a variety of psychic abilities, including telekinesis and precognition.


Megamind (2010)
Beschreibung: An animated film that subverts traditional superhero tropes by focusing on a supervillain who becomes a hero. It explores themes of identity and redemption with a comedic tone.
Fakt: Megamind features voice performances by Will Ferrell and Brad Pitt. The film was nominated for several awards, including the Annie Award for Best Animated Feature.


The Boys (2019)
Beschreibung: A dark satire of the superhero genre, focusing on a group of vigilantes who take on corrupt superheroes. It blends extreme violence with sharp social commentary.
Fakt: The Boys is based on the comic book series of the same name by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. The show has been praised for its unflinching critique of celebrity culture and corporate power.


Kick-Ass (2010)
Beschreibung: This film deconstructs the superhero genre by featuring ordinary people who decide to become vigilantes without any superpowers. It mixes brutal action with dark humor.
Fakt: Kick-Ass was based on a comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. The film's success led to a sequel, Kick-Ass 2, released in


Defendor (2009)
Beschreibung: A story about a mentally unstable man who becomes a vigilante, using homemade gadgets to fight crime. It offers a gritty, realistic portrayal of a flawed hero.
Fakt: Woody Harrelson, who plays the lead role, also served as an executive producer for the film. The movie was shot in just 24 days.


Chronicle (2012)
Beschreibung: The film explores the theme of ordinary individuals gaining superhuman abilities and the moral dilemmas that come with such power. It combines a found-footage style with a dark, realistic take on superhero tropes.
Fakt: The movie was shot on a relatively low budget of $12 million but grossed over $126 million worldwide. The actors performed many of their own stunts to enhance the realism of the found-footage style.


Brightburn (2019)
Beschreibung: This film presents a dark twist on the superhero origin story, focusing on a child with extraordinary powers who uses them for malevolent purposes. It blends horror elements with superhero themes.
Fakt: Brightburn was produced by James Gunn, known for his work on the Guardians of the Galaxy series. The film's tagline, 'What if Superman was evil?' perfectly encapsulates its premise.
