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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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4 minB2
“I haven't exactly been myself lately.”

Police Grill Ipkiss Over Pajamas · The Mask 1994 · Ch. 5/8

  • Police questioning
  • Threats
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“I have kept my side of the bargain, but have you kept yours?”

V Kills Sutler in His Bunker · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 25/25

  • Speeches
  • Threats
  • Threatening
2 minB1
“And then everything will be copacetic.”

Howard Owes Gooey After the Auction · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 10/14

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Promising
2 minB2
“I firebombed the bowling alley, killed three people.”

New Inmates Arrive in the Cell Block · Bad Boys 1983 · Ch. 2/9

  • Small talk
  • Threats
  • Confessing
5 minB1
“There's a green light on your ass.”

Alonzo's Smiles and Cries Speech · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 6/23

  • Threats
  • Storytelling
  • Threatening
2 minB1
“He's crackling like a log!”

Dale Catches Fire and Escapes · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 17/19

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Warning
3 minB2
“And a man in my position can't afford to be made to look ridiculous!”

Woltz Refuses Johnny the Role · The Godfather 1972 · Ch. 2/9

  • Negotiation
  • Threats
  • Saying no
4 minC2
“If this were played upon a stage now, I could condemn it as an improbable fiction.”

Sir Andrew's Challenge Is Read Aloud · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 18/25

  • Teasing
  • Threats
  • Threatening
4 minB1
“Villains, this is no longer a coronation! It is an execution!”

Scarlet's Coronation Turns into a Chase · Minions 2015 · Ch. 11/14

  • Speeches
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“One minute, you're the most special person in the universe.”

Lord Business Releases the Kragle · The Lego Movie 2014 · Ch. 18/22

  • Speeches
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“Would you really feel any pity if one of those dots stopped moving forever?”

Harry's Speech on the Ferris Wheel · The Third Man 1949 · Ch. 16/17

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“We're just sitting ducks up here.”

Climbers Taken Hostage in Kyrgyzstan · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 3/24

  • Travel & hotels
  • Threats
  • Threatening
2 minB1
“Say that again about my brother, and you're gonna regret it.”

Spike Mocks the Mario Brothers · The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2023 · Ch. 1/14

  • Teasing
  • Threats
  • Threatening
2 minB1
“It'll take it to my grave!”

Ralph Licks Sour Bill for Answers · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 17/19

  • Interrogations
  • Threats
  • Confronting
4 minB2
“Do you have any last words before you die, Quilty?”

Humbert Kills Quilty · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 2/30

  • Threats
  • Arguments
  • Threatening
3 minC1
“Frankly, Scarlet, I don't give a damn.”

Wadsworth Counts the Last Bullet · Clue 1985 · Ch. 17/17

  • Investigation
  • Threats
  • Confronting
5 minC1
“Joe, if you kill that man, you die next.”

Joe Accuses Orange of Being a Cop · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 22/22

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Confronting
3 minB2
“That's the homicide squad, complete with detectives and newspapermen.”

The Repo Men Come for the Car · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 1/19

  • Accusations
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“I'm not a ghost, Johannes. I'm something worse, but I think you already know that, don't you?”

Elsa Reveals Herself to Jojo · Jojo Rabbit 2019 · Ch. 4/18

  • Threats
  • Interrogations
  • Threatening
4 minB2
“I will hinder and harm your creature on earth...”

Salieri Declares War on God · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 12/25

  • Threats
  • Asking for help
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“You were nice enough to recommend my mortuary to some of your friends.”

Spats Wipes Out Toothpick Charlie · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 3/19

  • Crime scenes
  • Threats
  • Threatening
5 minB2
“I can't be up there killing people, man.”

The Crew Roughs Up a Dealer · The Town 2010 · Ch. 8/20

  • Threats
  • Investigation
  • Threatening
6 minB2
“End of story. Have a nice life.”

Buddy Berates Guy Over the Phone · Swimming with Sharks 1994 · Ch. 2/16

  • Talking to the boss
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“With all respect, sir, you have no right to order me to shoot down my own men...”

Mireau Orders Fire on His Own Men · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 6/17

  • Talking to the boss
  • Threats
  • Saying no