10 Movies & Shows Like Corrective Measures

Description: A dark, gothic revenge tale featuring a supernatural protagonist returning from the dead to punish the wicked, set against a rain-soaked urban backdrop with striking visual style.

Fact: Brandon Lee was accidentally killed during filming when a prop gun malfunctioned. The film's production was completed using stunt doubles and digital effects.

Description: This hybrid of superhero and horror genres features a half-vampire antihero battling supernatural threats in a stylish, violent urban setting with martial arts action and gothic elements.

Fact: The iconic blood rave opening scene used 20,000 gallons of fake blood. Wesley Snipes performed most of his own stunts despite not being a trained martial artist.

Description: Mixing supernatural elements with pulp adventure, this film features a demonic hero working for a secret organization that battles occult threats, blending humor with dark fantasy.

Fact: Ron Perlman wore 40 pounds of prosthetic makeup for the role. The film's production designer created over 1000 concept drawings before filming began.

Description: This supernatural noir follows a cynical exorcist battling demons and angels alike in a shadowy version of Los Angeles, blending religious mythology with hardboiled detective elements.

Fact: Keanu Reeves trained with real exorcists for the role. The film's depiction of hell was created using practical effects rather than CGI.

Description: With its stark black-and-white visuals punctuated by splashes of color, this neo-noir crime anthology features brutal violence and morally complex characters operating in a corrupt urban landscape.

Fact: The film was shot almost entirely against green screen, with backgrounds added digitally later. Mickey Rourke spent 4 hours daily in makeup to become Marv.

Description: A deconstruction of the superhero genre, this film delves into the psychological and ethical dilemmas faced by flawed heroes. Its noir-inspired visuals and mature storytelling set it apart from traditional superhero fare.

Fact: The film's opening credits sequence was praised as one of the best in cinema history, condensing decades of alternate history into a few minutes. The graphic novel it's based on was considered unfilmable for years.

Description: This film explores the darker, more complex side of heroism, featuring morally ambiguous characters and a gritty urban setting. Its themes of justice, chaos, and the thin line between hero and villain resonate deeply.

Fact: Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker was so intense that during filming, Michael Caine forgot his lines during their first scene together. The movie was the first superhero film to gross over $1 billion worldwide.

Description: This series turns the superhero genre on its head, depicting corrupt, celebrity-obsessed heroes and the ordinary people who try to hold them accountable in a world where power corrupts absolutely.

Fact: The show's Homelander was originally written as a Trump parody but evolved into a more complex character. The infamous 'plane scene' in season 1 was filmed in one continuous take.

Description: This subversive take on superheroes blends extreme violence with dark humor, exploring what might happen if ordinary people tried to become costumed vigilantes in the real world.

Fact: The iconic Hit-Girl hallway fight scene took three weeks to film. Nicolas Cage based his character's voice on Adam West's Batman.

Description: Set in a dystopian future, this ultra-violent action film follows an uncompromising law enforcer dispensing brutal justice in a chaotic urban environment.

Fact: The slow-motion drug effect scenes were shot with Phantom cameras at 3000 frames per second. The film was shot in 3D but doesn't rely on gimmicky effects.