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
Death Wish
An architect turned vigilante seeks justice after criminals attack his family in this urban crime thriller series.
Noomi Rapace
Swedish actress known for intense, transformative performances across international cinema.
RoboCop
A cyberpunk action series about a critically wounded police officer transformed into a cyborg law enforcer in dystopian Detroit.
The Joker
A collection of major live-action Joker portrayals across different Batman film universes.
The Punisher
Three completely separate reboot films featuring Frank Castle's vigilante crusade, each with different actors, settings, and interpretations of the character.
Trancers
A sci-fi action series about Jack Deth, a time-traveling cop from the 23rd century hunting down zombie-like creatures called Trancers.