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[jon bones]

I think I was 13 when I saw this movie on VHS and fell in love with the "Action Horror" genre.

Since then, I've enjoyed lots of movies in the genre - from shlocky blockbuster The Mummy to smaller hits like Attack the Block. Critical hits like Alien(s) to lovely trash like Freddy vs Jason.

I'm looking for recommendations for other movies/tv shows/comics/books in the genre - send em over!

On my list:
Predators
The Sixth Gun
Dog Soldiers

 

[More_Badass]

Dog Soldiers

Edit: also

Movies:
Train To Busan

Comics:
Spread

 

[HStallion]

Fucking first post! That was my choice lol

Aright my choice is Ryuhei Kitamura's Versus. Zombies, martial arts, gore, crazy weapons and made on a shoe string budget.

 

[Rygar 8 Bit]

big trouble in little china

 

[QuantumZebra]

OP already got it.

I guess uh, does Blade count? Um, I Am Legend and 28 days / weeks if they count, too

 

[More_Badass]

OP already got it.

I guess uh, does Blade count? Um, I Am Legend and 28 days / weeks if they count, too

I'd say Blade 1 and 2 are definitely action-horror. Blade Trinity kind of drops the more horror feel IMO

 

[Rygar 8 Bit]

same vein as blade can go with the first underworld

 

[Knuckle Sandwich]

Train to Busan. That movie is incredible. Had me on the edge of my seat and in tears multiple times.

 

[jon bones]

Dog Soldiers looks perfect! Keep em coming 😀

I really enjoyed the first 2 Blade movies back in the day, maybe I'll rewatch em one day.

 

[BennyBlanco]

Aliens

 

[kai3345]

blade 1 for sure. the blood rave is one of my favorite scenes of all time

not sure I'd call don't breathe an action moive tho

 

[Zelenogorsk]

I don't know if you're into animated stuff but Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is a perfect blend of the two genres.

Also the first 9 episodes of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012).

 

[Rygar 8 Bit]

no dont breath is just a horror movie

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

 

[Trojita]

Was going to mention Aliens, but OP mentioned it.

 

[More_Badass]

Dog Soldiers looks perfect! Keep em coming 😀

I really enjoyed the first 2 Blade movies back in the day, maybe I'll rewatch em one day.

Oh, man, you've never seen Dog Soldiers? You're in for a treat. Neil Marshall (The Descent) + the best werewolf design + copious gore

 

[HStallion]

Berserk

 

[SuperStiltzkin]

Deep Rising

 

[Trouble]

Terminator

 

[Rygar 8 Bit]

they live was a really good schlocky movie

 

[kurahador]

Slither
Zombieland

 

[NealMcCauley]

Leans a little (lot) more towards horror but I always thought Carpenter's Thing had some decent action set pieces.

 

[ZOONAMI]

Leans a little (lot) more towards horror but I always thought Carpenter's Thing had some decent action set pieces.

Yeah I was gonna say the thing.

Maybe 30 days of night.

 

[DrSlek]

Does The Frighteners count? Because I choose that.

 

[Rygar 8 Bit]

depends what he wants more heavy on the action or more heavy on the horror

 

[More_Badass]

Leans a little (lot) more towards horror but I always thought Carpenter's Thing had some decent action set pieces.

Like Don't Breathe, I'd say it falls more under horror thriller than action horror. Suspense over action

 

[Zoloft Sonic]

I'd add "The Host" (2007, Korea). From the director of the better-known "Snowpiercer". A kaiju film with plenty of horror elements, some action, and an all-around amazing script. It's fantastic. Scary, funny, heartfelt.

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

 

[HStallion]

eh one scene does not an action horror make and it wasn't even all that scary, more like Darth Vadar fucking shit up.

 

[FUME5]

Maybe Attack the Block fits your criteria?

or Dead Snow?

 

[Fancyarcher]

Army of Darkness, with a HM to Blade 1 and 2, both of which are very entertaining, and have some gritty action sequences in them.

 

[gforguava]

I see you put Predators(with an 's') in the OP and I assume you mean the original but I think you should give the Adrien Brody starring sequel a shot(after the original, of course).

And considering you started the thread with Army of Darkness, my biggest recommendation will be for the Mr. Vampire series. It has a similar blend of action, horror, and comedy.

 

[DrSlek]

I'd add "The Host" (2007, Korea). From the director of the better-known "Snowpiercer". A kaiju film with plenty of horror elements, some action, and an all-around amazing script. It's fantastic. Scary, funny, heartfelt.

That was on Netflix for a while. I meant to watch it but never found the time. Then it disappeared from Netflix.

 

[Timeaisis]

Not my favorite, but From Dusk Till Dawn fits the schlocky action horror bill well.

 

[Violence Jack]

Planet Terror

 

[Cave Johnson]

I see you put Predators(with an 's') in the OP and I assume you mean the original but I think you should give the Adrien Brody starring sequel a shot(after the original, of course).

And considering you started the thread with Army of Darkness, my biggest recommendation will be for the Mr. Vampire series. It has a similar blend of action, horror, and comedy.

Love these series. RIP Lam Ching-Ying. His best role will always be the Prodigal Son.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

Do Alien/s and Predator count?

 

[IdreamofHIME]

The Underworld movies

 

[zeemumu]

Dawn of the Dead remake

 

[Spring-Loaded]

Death Proof? It's slasher flick meets 70s car chase/stunt movie meets female empowerment film

 

[cj_iwakura]

The first Resident Evil film, easily.

 

[Team Alucard]

Underworld

 

[XenodudeX]

Freddy vs Jason?

 

[Cimarron]

First post fail! Aliens is the correct answer.

 

[PSqueak]

I know it's mostly a comedy, but technically Hot Fuzz is structured like a horror movie and it becomes a full action flick on the second act.

 

[crimzonflame]

Monster Squad

 

[Epsilon-delta]

The Thing is the first that popped in my head.

 

[QuantumZebra]

Oh shit if this counts then every Predator, Terminator, and Alien film.

Yes, even the cheese fests like Resurrection and AVP2

 

[jon bones]

will check out a bunch of these, thanks!

I know it's mostly a comedy, but technically Hot Fuzz is structured like a horror movie and it becomes a full action flick on the second act.

Freddy vs Jason?

Monster Squad

love all these - throw in Fright Night & it's remake as well

 

[thetrin]

From Dusk Til Dawn.