Directed by Benny Tjandra and Doug Tochioka, Syndicate Smasher is a relentless, over-the-top action ride where survival means taking on not one, but four organized crime syndicates: the Mafia, the Yakuza, the Russian Mob, and the Chinese Tongs. The premise is undeniably ambitious, and the movie delivers a steady stream of gunfights, betrayals, and high-stakes escapes. The film features an eclectic cast including Mel Novak, Laurene Landon, David Prak, Jon Miguel, Olya Lvova, Nic D’Avirro, Arthur Roberts, Joe Estevez, and Hidetoshi Imura.

Break is a strange but compelling neo-noir crime film that deserves a second look, particularly for fans of pulpy, offbeat thrillers. Directed and written by Marc Clebanoff, the film plays like a graphic novel brought to life, with an unusual filming style that emphasizes extreme close-ups, giving every scene a hyper-stylized, almost surreal quality. Its aesthetic is very low budget, reminiscent of a 1990s straight-to-video affair. With an estimated budget of $750,000, much of the money seems to have gone toward the salaries of the many well-known actors in cameo roles.

American Mobster: Miami Shakedown is a gritty, low-budget crime drama that plunges viewers into the underbelly of Miami’s small-time mob scene. Directed by Marcus Dreeke and written by Nino Cimino, the film follows Nick Romano, a young Italian-American caught between loyalty, love, and survival. With his partner Carlo, Nick navigates hustling, street-level crime, and a tense relationship with his girlfriend Vanessa, all while trying to stay in the good graces of a powerful local crime boss.