Renny Harlin Movies: Release Order
Renny Harlin is a Finnish filmmaker who became a successful action director in the 1990s, helming major blockbusters like Die Hard 2 and Cliffhanger. His career has spanned nearly four decades, moving from action spectacles to his brief work in China and return to horror with The Strangers trilogy.
This complete watch list presents all of Harlin's theatrical feature films in release order, showcasing his evolution from low-budget beginnings through his blockbuster peak, his challenging post-2000 period, his ventures into Chinese cinema, and his recent resurgence. The list includes notorious box office bombs like Cutthroat Island alongside massive hits, offering a comprehensive view of this prolific genre filmmaker.
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Born American
Three American students on vacation in Finland accidentally cross into the Soviet Union and find themselves imprisoned after a confrontation with Soviet forces.

Prison
When a reopened prison's new warden orders inmates to break down the wall to the old execution chamber, they unknowingly release the vengeful spirit of a man who was wrongly executed years earlier. The angry ghost begins targeting those responsible for his death in this supernatural horror tale.

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
Freddy Krueger returns to terrorize the remaining Elm Street teenagers, but when Kristen passes her dream-walking abilities to her friend Alice, she becomes the new hope for stopping the nightmare killer.

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
Ford Fairlane, a brash rock 'n' roll detective who serves LA's music elite, investigates the death of a heavy-metal musician and searches for a missing groupie. His cases become increasingly dangerous when his radio DJ client is mysteriously electrocuted on live television.

Die Hard 2
Off-duty cop John McClane finds himself battling terrorists who have seized control of Washington Dulles Airport's air traffic system on Christmas Eve. With his wife trapped on a circling plane above, McClane must stop the terrorists' plot to free a drug lord while dealing with incompetent local authorities.

Cliffhanger
A former mountain ranger haunted by a tragic climbing accident is reluctantly called back to rescue stranded climbers, only to discover they're actually criminals searching for stolen money in the treacherous peaks.

Cutthroat Island
A female pirate captain must race against time to recover three pieces of a treasure map while dealing with a mutinous crew and her murderous uncle who holds the final piece. She faces additional challenges from the British crown's efforts to stop her pirate raids.

The Long Kiss Goodnight
A small-town schoolteacher with amnesia discovers she was once a deadly CIA assassin when violent incidents trigger memories of her forgotten past. She must team up with a private investigator to confront the people who tried to erase her identity.

Deep Blue Sea
Scientists conducting Alzheimer's research on an underwater facility genetically enhance sharks' intelligence, but their experiment backfires when the super-smart predators turn deadly. When a storm damages their remote lab, the researchers must fight for survival against their own creations.

Driven
A talented rookie race-car driver starts losing focus and slipping in the rankings due to personal pressures and a complicated romance. His team brings in a former racing star with his own emotional baggage to help mentor him back to the top.

Mindhunters
FBI psychological profiling trainees find themselves trapped with a killer among them during a training exercise. This thriller loosely adapts Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery format to a modern law enforcement setting.

Exorcist: The Beginning
A prequel exploring Father Merrin's first encounter with the demon Pazuzu in East Africa, years before the events of the original Exorcist.

The Covenant
Four young men with supernatural abilities must confront a dangerous fifth power from their legacy while battling jealousy and suspicion that threatens to destroy their bond.

Cleaner
A former cop who works as a crime scene cleaner discovers he may have unknowingly destroyed evidence at a wealthy family's home, pulling him into a dangerous conspiracy.

12 Rounds
A New Orleans police detective must complete 12 increasingly dangerous challenges orchestrated by a vengeful criminal mastermind to save his girlfriend's life.

5 Days of War
An American journalist and his cameraman become trapped in the combat zone during the 2008 Russian-Georgian conflict. They team up with a local schoolteacher to navigate the dangerous war zone while documenting the devastating impact on civilians.

The Dyatlov Pass Incident
Five American college students receive a grant to investigate the mysterious 1959 Dyatlov Pass incident, where nine Russian hikers died under unexplained circumstances in the Ural Mountains. As they retrace the original expedition's steps, they encounter increasingly terrifying phenomena that suggest supernatural forces are at work in the desolate wilderness.

The Legend of Hercules
In ancient Greece, the demigod Hercules must choose between fleeing with his true love or fulfilling his destiny to overthrow a tyrannical king and restore peace to the land. This action-packed epic explores the legendary hero's journey of self-discovery as he learns of his divine heritage and greater purpose.

Skiptrace
A Hong Kong detective reluctantly partners with an American gambler to track down a dangerous Chinese criminal in this action-comedy adventure.

Legend of the Ancient Sword
A young man named Yue Wuyi begins a journey of magical cultivation after meeting a revered master, joining forces with fellow adventurers to uncover conspiracies and prevent a world-threatening disaster.

Bodies at Rest
A forensics expert and his assistant working the night shift at a morgue find themselves under siege when masked intruders break in demanding access to a specific body from a recent crime.

Reunion 3: Singles Cruise
When Antti falls into a catatonic state over his ex-wife's new baby, his friends Tuomas and Nippe decide to cheer him up by taking him on a singles cruise.

The Misfits
A renowned criminal is recruited by an unconventional group of thieves for an elaborate gold heist with far-reaching consequences.

Refuge
A sergeant returns home from Afghanistan to his wife, but he's been mysteriously changed by a dangerous force he encountered during combat.

The Bricklayer
A former CIA operative is forced out of retirement to stop a conspiracy where someone is assassinating foreign journalists and framing the agency. As global tensions rise against the U.S., he must use his skills to uncover the truth behind the international plot.

The Strangers: Chapter 1
A young couple becomes stranded in a remote cabin where they are terrorized by three mysterious masked strangers with seemingly no motive for their attacks.

The Strangers: Chapter 2
A survivor of a brutal attack finds herself targeted once again when her tormentors return to complete their deadly mission.
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