Shaft Movies: Classic Trilogy
The Classic Trilogy focuses on Richard Roundtree's iconic portrayal of the original John Shaft in the blaxploitation era. This watch list is for viewers who want to experience the pure essence of Shaft as a cultural phenomenon, featuring the original's gritty New York atmosphere, the sequel's expanded action scope, and the trilogy's globe-trotting conclusion in Africa.
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Shaft
Cool private detective John Shaft is hired by a crime boss to rescue his kidnapped daughter from rival gangsters in this groundbreaking blaxploitation thriller.
Shaft in Africa
Detective John Shaft goes undercover on an international mission, traveling from Ethiopia to France to dismantle a dangerous human trafficking operation.
Other Film Series
Alex Cross
Film adaptations of James Patterson's detective novels featuring forensic psychologist Alex Cross, spanning two connected films and a standalone reboot.
Escape Plan
An action trilogy following security expert Ray Breslin as he infiltrates and escapes from increasingly dangerous high-tech prisons.
Fast and Furious
Street racing saga that evolved into a globe-spanning action franchise centered on family and high-octane heists.
Ong Bak
Tony Jaa's martial arts showcase trilogy featuring spectacular Muay Thai action across different time periods and loosely connected stories.
The Punisher
Three completely separate reboot films featuring Frank Castle's vigilante crusade, each with different actors, settings, and interpretations of the character.
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An action franchise about extreme sports athlete Xander Cage who becomes an unconventional government agent for high-stakes espionage missions.