Angel Movies: Release Order
The Angel series is a gritty 1980s exploitation thriller franchise that follows Molly, a teenager living a double life as "Angel" on the streets of Los Angeles. The series explores themes of survival, crime, and urban decay through its protagonist's encounters with violence and corruption.
The first three films form a complete trilogy, with each entry recasting the lead role while maintaining story continuity. Angel III: The Final Chapter was intended to conclude the series, but a fourth film was produced six years later with only loose connections to the original trilogy and is generally considered non-canonical by fans. Also, it's terrible.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
Angel
A teenage honor student leads a double life as a prostitute on Hollywood Boulevard until a serial killer begins targeting streetwalkers, threatening her carefully balanced existence.
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Avenging Angel
A former prostitute turned law student must confront dangerous mob figures when the detective who once saved her life is murdered.
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Angel III: The Final Chapter
A successful photographer in New York discovers clues that lead her to believe a woman she spotted might be her long-lost mother. Following the trail to Los Angeles, she becomes entangled with a dangerous crime syndicate.
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Angel 4: Undercover
Former prostitute turned police photographer Molly Stewart goes undercover to investigate the murder of an old friend who was killed while pursuing a rock band's lead singer.
Other Film Series
Alcatraz
Films featuring the infamous island prison, from classic escapes to modern action thrillers.
Alex Cross
Film adaptations of James Patterson's detective novels featuring forensic psychologist Alex Cross, spanning two connected films and a standalone reboot.
Death Wish
An architect turned vigilante seeks justice after criminals attack his family in this urban crime thriller series.
Den of Thieves
Gritty heist thrillers following the cat-and-mouse game between a rogue LA sheriff and a master thief across increasingly ambitious robberies.
Pusher
A Danish crime trilogy exploring Copenhagen's criminal underworld through different protagonists, plus an unconnected English remake.
The Punisher
Three completely separate reboot films featuring Frank Castle's vigilante crusade, each with different actors, settings, and interpretations of the character.