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English for Threats

198 real scenes from 72 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for threats.

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2 minB2
“They're taking us out to the middle of nowhere.”

Presidents Hijacked in the Woods · My Fellow Americans 1996 · Ch. 4/13

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“And the last stop is the cemetery.”

Walter Confronts Phyllis · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 21/21

  • Couple fights
  • Threats
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“My boy is no concern of yours.”

Carmody Blocks the Pharmacy Run · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 8/11

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“On a long enough time line, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero.”

Tyler Threatens Raymond at Gunpoint · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 12/19

  • Threats
  • Interrogations
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“They asked me to wear a wire.”

Alan Uses the FBI to Extort Lee · Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018 · Ch. 9/14

  • Negotiation
  • Threats
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“I hate talking fairy tale animals!”

The Fight in Jack Horner's Lair · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 8/22

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Threatening
5 minB1
“I am already home, thank you.”

Roz Refuses to Leave the Island · The Wild Robot 2024 · Ch. 13/15

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Saying no
4 minB2
“Because I'll let you in on a little secret.”

Jerry Langford's Hostage Call · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 14/21

  • Phone calls
  • Threats
  • Persuading
4 minB2
“Witchery's a hanging error, a hanging like they done in Boston two year ago!”

Abigail Threatens the Girls · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 3/29

  • Threats
  • Accusations
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“I'm saying that nobody... nobody cuts in on Philip Nosseross.”

Philip Betrays Harry to Kristo · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 16/19

  • Negotiation
  • Threats
  • Threatening
5 minB2
“If you go on thus, you will kill yourself.”

Leonato Confronts Claudio and Don Pedro · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 19/24

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“That is my least vulnerable spot.”

Rick Holds Renault at Gunpoint · Casablanca 1943 · Ch. 20/20

  • Threats
  • Negotiation
  • Threatening
2 minB2
“I'm a phony. Just like you.”

Healy Confronts the Fake Detective · There's Something About Mary 1998 · Ch. 20/24

  • Accusations
  • Threats
  • Confronting
7 minB2
“But take no other treasure, no matter how sorely you are tempted.”

Aladdin Enters the Cave of Wonders · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 7/24

  • Threats
  • Asking for help
  • Warning
2 minC1
“And I would just reiterate that if anything happens to me, I do have my insurance policy in place.”

Dry Eye Warns His Host · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 13/15

  • Negotiation
  • Threats
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“If you ever disrespect my wife again, I will end you.”

Sean Threatens Will Over His Wife · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 6/21

  • At the doctor
  • Threats
  • Teasing
6 minB1
“Well, folks, this little family reunion's been sweet, but it's time for me to leave.”

Belsnickel Steals the Star · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 9/20

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
4 minB1
“- Yeah, that youth pastor always said we'd be here someday.”

Cornholio Takes Over the Jail Cell · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 14/22

  • Police questioning
  • Threats
  • Threatening
5 minB2
“That's not how you treat people.”

Fight Over a Briefcase of Cash · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 21/30

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB1
“This hydrant better not come back on again, or there's going to be hell to pay!”

Fire Hydrant Soaks a Car · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 5/20

  • Police questioning
  • Threats
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“An officer of the Imperial German Army cannot demand satisfaction from an opponent who is not his equal in position and honour.”

German Officers Demand a Duel · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 9/30

  • Negotiation
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB1
“It's the only way. You gotta keep up appearances.”

Paulie Tells Henry to Go Home · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 17/28

  • Marriage trouble
  • Threats
  • Persuading
7 minB1
“The claw chooses who will go and who will stay.”

Buzz Gets Chosen by the Claw · Toy Story 1995 · Ch. 5/6

  • Travel & hotels
  • Threats
  • Warning
5 minC1
“Kill the black magician so he can't spin any more gold out of human misery.”

Lucy Pulls a Gun on Harry · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 2/17

  • Accusations
  • Threats
  • Confronting