Ben je fan van 'Last Man Down' (2021) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, actie en post-apocalyptische sfeer bieden. Perfect voor wie niet genoeg kan krijgen van dit genre!

The Equalizer (2014)
Beschreibung: A former black-ops operative comes out of retirement to deliver brutal justice, emphasizing meticulous planning and execution in action scenes.
Fakt: The protagonist's habit of timing his actions adds a unique tension to the film. It is loosely based on a 1980s TV series of the same name.


Taken (2008)
Beschreibung: A father uses his specialized skills to rescue his daughter from human traffickers, featuring fast-paced, high-stakes action.
Fakt: The film's iconic phone monologue became a cultural phenomenon. It was originally conceived as a low-budget thriller but became a global success.


Dredd (2012)
Beschreibung: A gritty, violent action film set in a dystopian future where a single law enforcer battles against a criminal empire in a confined urban environment.
Fakt: The film uses slow-motion sequences to depict the effects of a drug called 'Slo-Mo,' creating a unique visual style. It was shot in 3D to enhance the immersive experience.


The Man from Nowhere (2010)
Beschreibung: A quiet, mysterious man unleashes his lethal abilities to rescue a kidnapped girl, blending emotional stakes with brutal action.
Fakt: The film's knife fight scene is considered one of the best in action cinema. It became a box office hit in South Korea and won several awards.


The Last Stand (2013)
Beschreibung: Features a lone hero defending a small town against overwhelming odds, blending action with a sense of isolation and desperation.
Fakt: Arnold Schwarzenegger's return to leading roles after his political career. The film was inspired by classic Westerns but set in a modern context.


The Foreigner (2017)
Beschreibung: A grieving father uses his military skills to seek revenge, combining emotional depth with explosive action sequences.
Fakt: Jackie Chan performed many of his own stunts despite being in his 60s. The film is based on the novel 'The Chinaman' by Stephen Leather.


Atomic Blonde (2017)
Beschreibung: A spy thriller with a cold, stylish aesthetic, featuring a strong, enigmatic protagonist navigating a world of betrayal and violence.
Fakt: The film's soundtrack is filled with 1980s hits to match its Berlin Wall-era setting. The fight scenes were designed to feel exhausting and realistic.


John Wick (2014)
Beschreibung: Centers on a retired assassin seeking vengeance, featuring intense, stylized action sequences and a focus on hand-to-hand combat and gunplay.
Fakt: The film's action choreography is heavily influenced by martial arts and gun fu techniques. It spawned a highly successful franchise due to its unique world-building.


Sicario (2015)
Beschreibung: A tense, morally ambiguous thriller about the brutal realities of the drug war, featuring high-stakes action and a bleak tone.
Fakt: The film's cinematography emphasizes wide, desolate landscapes to create a sense of isolation. It was partially shot in Mexico to enhance authenticity.


Nobody (2021)
Beschreibung: A seemingly ordinary man reveals his deadly skills when pushed to the limit, blending dark humor with relentless action.
Fakt: The bus fight scene was inspired by real-life events and choreographed to feel raw and unpolished. The film was written by the same screenwriter as 'John Wick.'
