10 Movies & Shows Like Bitch Slap (2009)

Description: A revisionist war film with stylized violence, dark humor, and a focus on revenge, featuring strong female characters and over-the-top antagonists.

Fact: The film's opening scene, a tense dialogue-heavy sequence, was shot in one long take. Christoph Waltz's performance as Hans Landa earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Description: A gritty, violent road movie with a focus on outlaw characters and a raw, unflinching portrayal of brutality, often with dark humor.

Fact: The film serves as a sequel to 'House of 1000 Corpses' but shifts tone from horror to a more action-driven, Southern Gothic style. The soundtrack heavily features classic rock, enhancing its outlaw vibe.

Description: A neo-noir crime film with hyper-stylized violence, femme fatales, and a stark black-and-white visual style punctuated by splashes of color.

Fact: The film was shot almost entirely against green screens, with backgrounds added in post-production to mimic the graphic novel's aesthetic. Mickey Rourke's character, Marv, required hours of prosthetic makeup daily.

Description: A visually stylized action fantasy with strong female protagonists, surreal fight sequences, and a blend of gritty realism and fantastical elements.

Fact: The film's action sequences are set in multiple layered realities, blending genres like war, fantasy, and steampunk. It was heavily criticized for its perceived exploitation themes despite its feminist undertones.

Description: A hyper-violent, politically charged action film with a grindhouse feel, showcasing exaggerated characters and relentless action sequences.

Fact: The movie originated as a fake trailer in 'Grindhouse' before being expanded into a full feature. It features a mix of English and Spanish dialogue, adding to its gritty, authentic vibe.

Description: A high-octane exploitation film with strong female leads, stylized violence, and a retro aesthetic that pays homage to grindhouse cinema.

Fact: The film was originally released as part of a double feature with 'Planet Terror' under the title 'Grindhouse.' The car chase scenes were performed with minimal CGI, relying on practical effects and stunt driving.

Description: Features over-the-top action, exaggerated gore, and a campy tone that mirrors the spirit of exploitation films, with a focus on strong, unconventional heroines.

Fact: The film intentionally includes missing reels and scratches to mimic the look of a worn-out grindhouse print. Rose McGowan's character has a machine gun for a leg, a nod to classic B-movie absurdity.

Description: A brutal, no-holds-barred action film with a dystopian setting, extreme violence, and a rebellious anti-hero at its core.

Fact: The film started as a fake trailer for a contest promoting 'Grindhouse.' It was shot in Nova Scotia, Canada, but set in a fictional, crime-ridden American city.

Description: A revenge-driven, ultra-violent Western with sharp dialogue, exaggerated characters, and a mix of dark humor and brutal action.

Fact: The film features one of the most explosive shootouts in cinema history, with over 200 squibs used for blood effects. It was the first Western to win an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: A tense, dialogue-heavy Western with bursts of extreme violence, morally ambiguous characters, and a claustrophobic setting that heightens the drama.

Fact: The film was shot in 70mm Ultra Panavision, a format rarely used since the 1960s. The score by Ennio Morricone was his first Western composition in over 30 years.