Ken Foree Movies
Ken Foree built a substantial career playing toughs, thugs, and heavies on both sides of the law. He maintained a certain amount of prestige for the first decade or so of his acting tenure.
Foree debuted as a goon in one of the more critically respected racially themed films of the 1970s: the sports comedy
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars and Motor Kings (1976), starring
Richard Pryor and
Billy Dee Williams.
Foree followed it up with a turn as a National Guardsman valiantly defending his nation against hordes of rampaging zombies (from inside a shopping mall) in the cult classic
Dawn of the Dead (1978), played a black sportsman in
Phil Kaufman's period piece
The Wanderers (1979), and re-teamed with
George A. Romero for the medieval fantasy
Knightriders (1981).
Small roles in two critically respected A-listers --
James Cameron's
The Terminator (1984) and
Richard Pryor's
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) -- did much to cement
Foree's reputation as a reliable player, but thereafter, he began to sink into less respectable material, with a strong emphasis on long-form work and direct-to-video exploitationers. Pictures such as the 1991
Hangfire and the 1992
Fatal Charm did little to further
Foree's career. By the late '90s and well into the 2000s, he seemed typecast as a horror player, in movies such as
The Dentist (1996),
The Devil's Rejects (2005), and
Halloween (2007). ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

- 2011
- PG13
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A handsome veterinary student falls for a married circus performer in this romantic drama adapted from author Sara Gruen's best-selling novel, and directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend). When Jacob (Robert Pattinson) meets Marlena (Reese Witherspoon), it's love at first sight -- their shared affections for an extraordinary elephant stirring profound feelings of compassion within both of them. Theirs is a love that could span lifetimes, though the wrath of Marlena's dangerously domineering husband, August (Christoph Waltz), threatens to spell tragedy for all involved. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, (more)

- 2009
- R
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Director Ulli Lommell (Green River Killer, BTK Killer, Son of Sam) delves back into the world of true crime with this dramatic portrayal of the 2002 shootings that shocked the world. Over the course of three terrifying weeks, John Allan Muhammad (Ken Foree) and his teenage accomplice Lee Boyd Malvo (Tory N. Thompson) embarked on a vicious shooting spree that had residents of our nation's capitol fearing for their lives. By the time the Muhammad and Malvo were apprehended, they had killed 10 people, and wounded three more. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Ken Foree, Tory N. Thompson, (more)

- 2009
- R
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Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead) and Kristina Klebe (Rob Zombie's Halloween) star as a pair of Interpol agents who must team with a gang of violent criminals to safely transport a dangerous prisoner through a region where a deadly toxin is causing the dead to rise from their graves. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- 2007
- R
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A beautiful vampire slayer held prisoner by a powerful, blood-drinking king prepares to do battle with a force that sends even the children of the night scurrying into the shadows in this tale of bloodlust and mayhem starring Sid Haig, Ken Foree, Jason Connery, and Victoria Pratt. Bound in the cellar of vampire king Pashek and surrounded by creatures who would drain her dry without hesitation, vampire slayer Carrie Reiger (Pratt) knows that the time of reckoning is at hand. Somewhere, far away, the dreaded vampire demon Vlad Kossel has been resurrected. Should Carrie fail to free herself in time to take on her hellish opponent one on one, it could spell the end of not just the vampire population, but the human race as well. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- 2007
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Ken Foree, Lynn Lowry, and Debbie Rochon co-star in this tale of a psychotic killer who stalks a controversial nightclub. Kent Chubb (Trent Haaga) is the owner of the Den O' Iniquity - a nightclub that's about to be shut down by the city council for "acts of perversion." As if the wrath of the mayor and other city officials aren't enough for Kent to contend with, even his moralistic mother (Lowry) is doing her best to get the Den O' Iniquity closed for good. Realizing that his only hope is to convince the locals that his club provides a valuable community service by giving the town eccentrics a place to gather in peace, Kent seeks out the advise of his father Shank Chubb (Foree). But just as Kent, his staff, and his father begin their push to save the club, a serial killer transforms the Den O' Iniquity into a bloody slaughterhouse. Can Kent stop the killings in time to save his club, or will the nefarious killer succeed in getting the Den O' Iniquity closed for good? ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Ken Foree

- 2007
- R
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The Devil's Rejects director Rob Zombie resurrects one of the most notorious slashers in screen history with this re-imagining of the 1978 John Carpenter classic that spawned numerous sequels and countless imitators. As a child, young Michael Myers (Daeg Faerch) committed one of the most unspeakable crimes imaginable. Subsequently locked in an asylum and placed under the care of Dr. Loomis (Malcolm McDowell), the hollow-eyed boy grew into an emotionless man determined to escape back to his hometown of Haddonfield and complete the murderous mission that he began so many years back. These days, the long-abandoned Myers house sits decrepit and overgrown on a peaceful suburban street, its boarded windows and rotting wood a silent testament to the slaughter that has haunted Haddonfield for decades. Now Michael Myers (Tyler Mane) is back, and as the children of this typical Midwestern town fill the sidewalks for a fun-filled night of tricks and treats, Haddonfield is about to find out that there is no escape from pure evil. Brad Dourif, William Forsythe, Udo Kier, Dee Wallace, Sheri Moon Zombie, Danny Trejo, and Adrienne Barbeau co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, (more)

- 2007
- R
Horror icons Gunnar Hansen (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), David Naughton (An American Werewolf in London), Ellen Sandweiss (The Evil Dead), and Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead) star alongside Clerks' Brian O'Halloran and The 40 Year Old Virgin's Gerry Bednob in this blood-spattered comedy about a failed genre filmmaker seeking to craft his one true classic before funding finally falls through. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- Starring:
- David Naughton, Brian O'Halloran, (more)

- 2006
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A pleasure-seeking group of twenty-somethings enter a strip club with no cover charge, only to discover that the satanic establishment requires them to check their souls at the door in a terrifying tale of diabolical lap-dances starring Final Destination's Devon Sawa. Though the dancers at the club may be out of this world, there's a very good reason for their exotic and irresistible features. Now, in order to make it through the night alive, the gentlemen in this club will have to do battle with a hideous horde of blood-drinking she-demons whose power is drawn directly from the lord of the underworld. X2 star Kelly Hu and horror legend Ken Foree co-star in Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3 director Jeff Burr's slick and sexy strip joint shocker. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Devon Sawa, Kelly Hu, (more)

- 2005
- R
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Directed by the prolific Rob Zombie, The Devil's Rejects is a sequel of sorts to 2003's House of 1000 Corpses, and picks up several weeks after House left off. This time, the clash revolves around the tribe of violent lunatics and decidedly valueless family members of the original film, who have come to be known as the "Devil's Rejects." After learning of the extended family's horrific attacks, a SWAT team is sent to take them into custody; all but their crazed Mama escape. In addition to creating a full-fledged media circus, this sends the sociopath housemates on the run, and they initiate a deadly road trip. Meanwhile, Mama has to deal with a violent, vengeful sheriff (William Forsythe). The Devil's Rejects features Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, Sheri Moon, Michael Berryman, and Ken Foree, among other cult horror regulars. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, (more)

- 2000
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Irrepressible kiddie-sitcom icons Kenan and Kel ( Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell) are the whole show in this made-for-cable comedy, described by one dim viewer as "Sleepy Hollow for idiots." Vacationing in New England with Kenan's family, our two heroes are stranded in the middle of nowhere when the car breaks down. Offering to go to the nearest village for help, K & K find that the locals are held in the terrifying thrall of the legendary Headless Knight. In the fine tradition of Abbott and Costello, the boys vow to overcome their own fears and take on the ghostly knight--before he manages to claim their heads (empty though they may be) for his collection. The great Milton Berle makes his final acting appearance in this film, which may or may not say something about the evolution of TV comedy since the heyday of "Uncle Miltie". Two Heads Are Better Than None made its Nickelodeon service debut on July 15, 2000. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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- 1996
- R
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In this spoofy horror outing from veteran genre director Brian Yuzna, L.A. Law vet Corbin Bernsen plays Dr. Feinstone, an anal-retentive Beverly Hills dentist with an amusement park of an office replete with Planet Hollywood-worthy, themed exam rooms, piped-in opera music, and a crisp, efficient staff. When Feinstone finds out that his lovely wife, Brooke (Linda Hoffman), is fellating the pool boy, he becomes unhinged -- haunted by visions of filthy mouths and faithless spouses. Inviting Brooke back to the office on their anniversary and begging her to indulge him in his hobby of cleaning her teeth, Feinstone performs a little unorthodox oral surgery and soon uses his now-disfigured sweetie to lure her boyfriend into a backyard trap. Revenge doesn't cure Feinstone's homicidal urges, however, and soon his violence and sexual obsessions spill over into his practice -- especially after creepy IRS investigator Marvin Goldblum (Earl Boen) shows up for a little "I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine." Soon, patients and staff members alike are interacting with drills and laughing gas in ways they never expected. Filmed for, and originally shown on, HBO, The Dentist did not receive a U.S. theatrical release. Yuzna, Bernsen, and Hoffman reunited two years later for The Dentist II: Brace Yourself. ~ Brian J. Dillard, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Corbin Bernsen, Linda Hoffman, (more)

- 1995
- R
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This horror film begins on a typical night in 1978 as seven-year-old Griffin Davis' parents are telling him a bedtime story about the Sandman. Meanwhile a serial killer with a taste for slaughtering families is dangerously close. Each of the families had a boy Griffin's age. His parents finish their story and leave the room. Later the police arrive just in time to save the frightened boy and capture the killer. Seventeen years pass and the murderer, known as The Sandman, is being prepared for execution. At the same time, Griffin, a rookie journalist and Megan, a photographer feel attracted to each other as they wait for the death. In his death row cell, Sandman is visited by a strange clergyman who bestows the killer with supernatural powers. After he is executed, his body changes into real sand. Assuming human form, the walking dune takes off after Griffin to finish what he started so long ago. Mayhem and murder ensue. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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- 1995
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Babylon 5 plays reluctant host to 25,000 ground-pounding Earth troops, who, acting under secret orders, have been assigned to snuff out a rebellion. Exacerbating an already unpleasant situation is the fact that the troop's leader (Paul Winfield) is Dr. Franklin's long-estranged father. The title of this episode refers to a vindictive alien race, from whom Delenn can expect no good. Written by Lawrence G. DiTillio, "Gropos" was originally broadcast on February 8, 1995. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, (more)

- 1995
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When Canadian mountie Fraser (Paul Gross) and American cop Ray (Raymond Vecchio) are assigned to protect their respective country's diplomats at a NAFTA convention, Fraser manages to run afoul of his Mexican counterpart, government agent Anita Cortez (Maria Therese Rangel). One mishap leads to another, and before long Fraser is reduced to addressing invitations for the convention under the supervision of several 12-year-olds. Even so, Fraser and Anita manage to forget their differences long enough to go after a suspected assassin. Take a look at the names of the three "Special Agents" in the supporting cast--sound familiar? First broadcast on American television, this episode made its US debut on February 16, 1996. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Paul Gross, David Marciano, (more)

- 1992
- R
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Dolph Lundgren and George Segal star in this action thriller in which a man who was convicted of a crime he didn't commit escapes from prison and takes a woman hostage, not knowing she's a police officer. Meanwhile, the escapee is trying to set a trap to get revenge against the corrupt detective who sent him to the big house. The supporting cast includes Ken Foree and Bert Remsen. Also shown under the title Joshua Tree. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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- 1992
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Donny B. Lord and Victor Love share the title role in Final Shot: The Hank Gathers Story. The film traces the true story of young Gathers, played by Lord as a child and Love as an adult. Rising from his inner-city origins to become a basketball star at Loyola Marymount, Gathers' career is suddenly, and tragically, cut short. Co-starring are Nell Carter as Hank's supportive mother and George Kennedy as the inspirational neighborhood priest. Made for television, Final Shot was first seen in syndication during the week of March 29-April 4, 1992. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Victor Love, Donny B. Lord, (more)

- 1992
- R
Originally made for cable-television, this thriller centers on the attempts of an innocent teenage girl to prove that the boy she has her eye upon is not a ruthless serial killer. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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- 1991
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Complete with real ABC News footage shot in Iraq, this made-for-TV film chronicles the lives of a group of American soldiers battling in the Persian Gulf War. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Angela Bassett, Daniel Baldwin, (more)

- 1991
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The mother of the title is played by Meredith Baxter. Her daughter (Carrie Hamilton) is raped by an unknown assailant who leaves no tangible clues behind. Obsessed with bringing the rapist out in the open, Ms. Baxter sets herself up as a potential assault victim. Farfetched though it sounds, A Mother's Justice was based on an actual case that occurred in Portland, Oregon. This TV movie had the rotten luck to be scheduled opposite Monday Night Football and a CBS M*A*S*H retrospective when it was first telecast on November 25, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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- 1991
- R
Bruce Boxleitner plays a second-rate Rambo in the action film Diplomatic Immunity. Boxleitner is grizzled and tight-lipped Vietnam veteran and U.S. Marine instructor Cole Hickel. When his daughter Ellen (Sharon L. Case) begins to date Paraguayan nationalist Klaus Hermann (Tom Breznahan), Cole looks askance at the couple. His suspicions prove correct when Ellen is murdered by Klaus, who uses her body as a subject for his sado-masochistic paintings. The police arrest Klaus but, because of his aristocratic descent, the government refuses to bring him to trial. Cole takes the law into his own hands and, with arms-dealer pal Cowboy (Billy Drago), Cole heads back into Paraguay as a one-man army to exact vengeance upon Klaus and any other Paraguayan who stands in his way. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Bruce Boxleitner, Billy Drago, (more)

- 1991
- R
This Peter Maris action begins at New Mexico State Penitentiary, where a spew of toxic gas from the crash of a tanker truck leads to the evacuation of the prison by the warden (George Kennedy). In the ensuing confusion, anti-social cons Kuttner (Lee De Broux) and Patch (James Tolkan) kidnap prison psychologist Maria Slayton (Kim Delaney) and hit the road with a bus full of prisoners. The group first heads for Mexico but decides instead to take over the town of Sonora and hold its citizens as hostages. The National Guard sends in a state police lieutenant (Yaphet Kotto) and his tough-as-nails Lieutenant Colonel Johnson (Jan-Michael Vincent) to handle the situation. But the National Guard's ineffectual methods leave the situation more volatile than it was before. It is left to two citizens of Sonora -- sheriff Ike Slayton (Brad Davis) and his army pal Bill (Ken Foree) -- to take matters into their own hands and save the town from the kill-crazy prisoners. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Brad Davis, Kim Delaney, (more)

- 1990
- R
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In this stylized adaptation of her 1988 off-Broadway show, singer/actress/comedian Sandra Bernhard explores celebrity, stereotypes, and her own childhood in a series of monologues and musical numbers. Although much of the material comes straight from the original stage show, Bernhard and co-writer John Boskovich updated many of her pop-cultural musings and added several new production numbers. They also turned a one-woman show into something of a mockumentary, staging interviews with Bernhard's fictional manager (Lu Leonard) and adding several additional characters. Most of the action is staged in a theater full of well-heeled African American patrons who slowly leave in disgust at Bernhard's performance, which includes her deadpan fantasies about an imagined gentile childhood, a dalliance with Warren Beatty, and a trip to Studio 54. Originally given a limited release by New Line Cinema in 1990, Without You I'm Nothing was quickly pulled from theaters when the company that produced it went bankrupt. Eventually, however, it made its was to home video and DVD. ~ Brian J. Dillard, Rovi
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- Starring:
- Sandra Bernhard, Steve Antin, (more)

- 1990
- R
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James Belushi and Charles Grodin team up for this variation on the Prince and the Pauper. Belushi plays Jimmy Dworski, a convicted car thief, serving time in a minimum security prison. But when Jimmy wins a pair of tickets to the World Series from a radio call-in show, he can't resist walking out of jail, particularly when the warden won't even let the inmates watch the series on television. Grodin plays rich workaholic Spencer Barnes, who, when his wife walks out on him right before a long-planned vacation, leaves his datebook in an airport telephone booth. Happening upon Spencer's datebook is Jimmy, who simply intends to return the datebook to Spencer for a 1,000-dollar reward. But when he finds the datebook contains his credit cards, Jimmy assumes Spencer's identity, living the good life and dating the boss's daughter, while making his way to Malibu to return the property to Spencer. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
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- Starring:
- James Belushi, Charles Grodin, (more)

- 1990
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Cliff (John Ratzenberger) is none too thrilled when his mother (Frances Sternhagen) pays an extended visit. Making matters worse, Mom takes a shine to Woody (Woody Harrelson), virtually adopting the affable bartender as "the son I never had." Back at Cheers, the gang tangles with some construction workers, and Norm (George Wendt) gets stuck in a barred window. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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