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RoboCop

RoboCop

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Film Age rating: 17 Year: 1987 IMDB Rating: 7.6

In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police force. To test their crime-eradicating cyborgs, the com...

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Batman

Batman

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Film Age rating: 10 Year: 1989 IMDB Rating: 7.5

Batman must face his most ruthless nemesis when a deformed madman calling himself "The Joker" seizes control of Gotham's criminal underworld.

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The Brother from Another Planet

The Brother from Another Planet

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Film Age rating: 12 Year: 1984 IMDB Rating: 6.8

An alien slave crash-lands in New York City while being pursued by two Men in Black bounty hunters. His attempt to find a place for himself on Earth parallels that of the immigrant experience.

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Superman II

Superman II

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Film Age rating: 6 Year: 1980 IMDB Rating: 6.8

Three escaped criminals from the planet Krypton test the Man of Steel's mettle. Led by General Zod, the Kryptonians take control of the White House and partner with Lex Luthor to destroy Superman and...

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Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

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Film Age rating: 8 Year: 1980 IMDB Rating: 6.5

A football player and his mates travel to the planet Mongo and find themselves fighting the tyranny of Ming the Merciless to save Earth.

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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

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Film Age rating: 10 Year: 1984 IMDB Rating: 6.2

Adventurer/surgeon/rock musician Buckaroo Banzai and his band of men, the Hong Kong Cavaliers, take on evil alien invaders from the 8th dimension.

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The Toxic Avenger

The Toxic Avenger

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Film Age rating: 18 Year: 1984 IMDB Rating: 6.2

Tromaville has a monstrous new hero. The Toxic Avenger is born when mop boy Melvin Junko falls into a vat of toxic waste. Now evildoers will have a lot to lose.

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The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

The Trial of the Incredible Hulk

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Film Age rating: 11 Year: 1989 IMDB Rating: 5.8

On the run again, Dr. David Banner is jailed for assault after interrupting a mugging. Blind attorney Matt Murdock enlists Banner's help in locating the muggers because he believes they work for his l...

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Condorman

Condorman

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Film Age rating: 2 Year: 1981 IMDB Rating: 5.6

Comic artist and writer Woody performs a simple courier operation for his friend Harry who works for the CIA. But when he successfully fends off hostile agents, he earns the respect of the beautiful N...

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The Incredible Hulk Returns

The Incredible Hulk Returns

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Film Age rating: 10 Year: 1988 IMDB Rating: 5.6

Dr. David Banner meets a former student, who has a magical hammer that summons Thor, a Norse god who is prevented from entering Valhalla. When the two superheroes stop feuding long enough to breathe,...

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