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Best 1 The Blade Itself (The First Law)
The Blade Itself (The First Law)

Joe Abercrombies debut is the definitive grimdark fantasy novel. It follows a cast of deeply flawed, often despicable characters caught in a web of political intrigue and war. There are no heroes here...

9.8 Brilliant
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2 The Night Comes for Us
The Night Comes for Us

This Indonesian masterpiece is a visceral, high-octane martial arts film that follows an elite assassin who turns against his own organization to save a young girl. The film is famous for its uncompro...

9.6 Brilliant
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3 Blasphemous 2
Blasphemous 2

Blasphemous 2 is a dark, brutal, and visually striking 2D action game that leans heavily into religious horror themes. It improves upon the original in every way, offering more fluid combat, better pl...

9.2 Excellent
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4 DOOM (2016)
DOOM (2016)

Doom (2016) revitalized the first-person shooter genre with its relentless pace and brutal combat. Built on the id Tech 6 engine, it delivers stunning visuals and a visceral feel. Players assume the r...

9.1 Excellent
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5 I Saw the Devil (2010)
I Saw the Devil (2010)

When a secret agent's fiancée is brutally murdered by a serial killer, he decides to hunt the killer downnot to kill him, but to torture him repeatedly, letting him go only to hunt him again. This Sou...

9.1 Excellent
6 Kengan Ashura
Kengan Ashura

Kengan Ashura is a high-octane, tournament-based martial arts series where corporate disputes are settled through brutal underground gladiator matches. The protagonist, Ohma Tokita, enters this world...

9.1 Excellent
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7 Blade of the Immortal
Blade of the Immortal

Blade of the Immortal is a dark, brutal, and supernatural revenge story that follows an immortal samurai. While it focuses on samurai, the series features ninja-like stealth, assassination, and comple...

8.8 Very Good
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8 Gangs of London
Gangs of London

Gangs of London is a gritty, hyper-violent crime thriller that features some of the most intense and realistic fight scenes on television. While it is primarily a crime drama, the combat sequencesofte...

8.7 Very Good
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9 Oldboy
Oldboy

Park Chan-wooks revenge thriller is a visceral, shocking, and deeply emotional experience. After being kidnapped and imprisoned in a hotel room for 15 years without explanation, a man is suddenly rele...

8.5 Very Good
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10 Tom Segura: Ball Hog
Tom Segura: Ball Hog

Tom Segura is a master of the dark, observational story. In 'Ball Hog,' he explores the absurdities of parenting, the weirdness of human behavior, and his own questionable life choices. Segura's deliv...

7.9 Good
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11 The Nightingale (2018)
The Nightingale (2018)

In 1825 Tasmania, a young Irish convict woman pursues a British officer through the rugged wilderness to exact revenge for a horrific act of violence committed against her family. This film is a bruta...

7.9 Good
12 Kengan Ashura: Kengan Annihilation Tournament
Kengan Ashura: Kengan Annihilation Tournament

Kengan Ashura is a modern, corporate-backed tournament arc where fighters represent powerful business conglomerates. The stakes are financial and political, adding a layer of intrigue to the brutal ha...

7.8 Good
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13 The Pacific
The Pacific

The Pacific serves as a companion piece to Band of Brothers, shifting the focus to the brutal, claustrophobic island-hopping campaign against Imperial Japan. It is a darker, more harrowing exploration...

7.8 Good
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14 Baki the Grappler: Maximum Tournament
Baki the Grappler: Maximum Tournament

Baki is the definition of over-the-top martial arts. The Maximum Tournament gathers the world's strongest fighters for a no-holds-barred competition. It is brutal, visceral, and unapologetically focus...

7.6 Good
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15 Baki
Baki

Baki is a legendary series known for its extreme take on martial arts. It follows Baki Hanma as he trains to surpass his father, the strongest creature on Earth. The series is defined by its bizarre c...

7.6 Good
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16 Grappler Baki
Grappler Baki

Grappler Baki is the original series that introduced the world to Baki Hanma. While the animation is dated compared to the modern Netflix series, it remains a foundational text for the martial arts an...

7.0 Good
17 Shigurui: Death Frenzy
Shigurui: Death Frenzy

Shigurui is a brutal, unflinching look at the world of samurai and the lethal nature of feudal combat. While it focuses on samurai, the series features ninja-like stealth and assassination techniques...

6.9 Fair
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