Menace II Society (1993) Is A Horror Movie!
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- Menace II Society (pronounced Menace to Society) is a 1993 American teen drama film directed by the Hughes Brothers in their directorial debut. The film is set in Watts and Crenshaw neighborhoods of Los Angeles, and follows the life of Kaydee "Caine" Lawson (Tyrin Turner) and his close friends. It gained notoriety for its scenes of violence, profanity and drug-related content, and also received critical acclaim for the performances of Turner, Jada Pinkett, and Larenz Tate, the direction, and its realistic portrayal of urban violence and powerful underlying messages.
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Ilena was lying about being pregnant. She was upset caine didn't call her back. One of the directors stated that. So caine got killed over nothing..
That sounds like a cop out. Like, Caine can’t have another women pregnant because it means he can’t be with Ronnie. Or it means he actually did wrong. We can’t have that. Even though Odog kills for no reason, Caine is killed for no reason
@@BabyGirlTinydiot. Caine Didn't Kill For No Reason And He Didn't Have Another Girlfriend Besides Ronnie After They Became Official Couple. You Don't Know More Than The Directors Of The Movie. You're A Hater, Biased And Idiotic. Ilena Lied. Caine Was Killed For No Reason. Caine Carjacking That Dude For His Rims, Karma Happened When He And Sharif Were Beaten The By Cops. What Did Sharif Do? It Was Something He Was Probably Going To Do. In A Deleted Scene In A Restaurant, He Told Somebody, You Know I'm Down. I See Why You Have The Words Baby & Tiny In Your Name
Now I thought that she might have been lying about Caine being the only one that she had given up the 😺 for lol 😆
@@BabyGirlTiny it’s the literally what the director said.
Woooow that’s even more messed up
This was one of the first "hood movies" I had watch growing up and it left a huge impact on me. I was never a bad kid, but this film still drilled into my head the consequences of making bad decisions in life.
The same with me.
Me to bro a wake up movie for real.
Facts
Bruh when the movie ended and Caine died for real it felt like I got kicked in the stomach
I was sittin on the floor and sat stunned
That mess hurt me cuz it was no fade to blk
Just straight cut off
Jarring
O-Dog was definitely America's Nightmare.
Menace II Society will always be one of my favorites and a movie I never get tired of watching. What Menace II Society did that differed from Boyz N The Hood was showing how if generational curses aren’t fixed, it will get passed down.
Yup. It's one of my favorite movies 🎬, too!
Served The Purpose.
I cry every time Cain gets murdered because he had a lot of potentials to get out. I was rooting for him, we were all rooting for him.
Yes we were! 😭
He got exactly what he deserved. Why should he be able to leave behind all the turmoil/violence he caused and was a part of.
He was just like the rest he didn’t even want to be saved
Please do the Selena movie because the movie also helped immortalize Selena’s legacy following her untimely death, becoming a cultural marker for Mexican Americans and other Latinos who saw their own bicultural family experiences reflected in her life story.
You know what's fucked up about that scene, it reminds me of 2pac situation in Las Vegas when he jumped Orlando Anderson & we all know what transpired after that thinking about it 😢
The cast is PERFECT, lorenze Tate was perfect as O Dog
This movie is so sad, what makes it sadder is that this is reality.
I'm from LA. I grew up in Watts in the Nickerson Gardens housing projects. I had family who lived in Imperial Courts, those same projects where Kane lived with his grandparents. I was in my early 20 when this movie came out. I can honestly say this movie paints a very accurate picture of life in the hood in LA at that time. Gangs and violence. The struggle was real. Excellent review!
That “Straight up Menace” will forever be a banger
It hits even harder when you listen to the lyrics & think about everything that transpired throughout the movie’s correlation.
Menace 2 Society is in my top 10 favorite films of all time, its right up there with Goodfellas, O-Dog reminded me of Tommy from Goodfellas
Chicana here 👋🏼 I’ve grown up and watched all the classic 90’s Black movies. Love them all and love your content. A beautiful, complicated culture. Love to my brown brothers and sisters ❤️Much love 🫶🏽
Thank you and welcome to the channel! 💕
Like Ice Cube said "dont drink 8-ball, cuz St Ives is giving ends" 🤣🤣
It’s sad to me that there are many young men who view O-DAWG as a role model.
That's why I think the films ending should have been less subtle about his fate. He should have taken a few shots, or been showing being taken down, and going to jail.
I only learned, years later, that O-Dog was 15 years old!
Yes, Lawd Caine was soooo fine
That added insult to injury with that rough ending
Your reviews are amazing
Thank you! ❤
Honestly this is my favorite review I've seen of this movie. You are funny af😊
Thank you!
Lmaoo, my favorite part was when the crackhead said, “I got this cheeeeeezeburger.” And he responds with, “NIGGA, I JUST ATE!” Lmaooo
😂😂😂😂
lmao yesss that scene where he was rolling on them daytons in his clean ass mustang definitely did it for me every single time !!
“I don't want my son learning how to pull drive-bys!” Classic. The funny thing about this movie is that I never looked at the leads as sexy, even Larenz who is deemed as sexy by so many today.
I honestly cant imagine anyone other than MC Eiht being A-Wax lol
😂😂😂 Jesus Crenshaw that intro was frickin hilarious
Thank You! 😆
That move gives me anxiety & I never lived that lifestyle
I was so hurt when Sharif got killed
Yeah, me too but it reiterates that the innocents are usually the ones catching the bullets unfortunately.
@@kristineilochi4615Yup.
@@kristineilochi4615so sad
This movie is one of my faves!!! I always wished that Tyrin Turner ended up doing more movies. And remember Kandi Alexander was also an addict in The Corner!!
And Sugar Hill(1993), along with being an Ikette in “What’s Love Got To Do With It”.
Tyrin Turner came in the movie Panther that came out in 1995 that was about the black panther party movement. Great movie btw
@@shamarmiller1281 I love Panther!!!! I even have the VHS...I haven't been able to find it on DVD or any streaming services
@@jasminehill6312 yes it Is a hard movie to find lol 😆
She also portrayed the M.E. on the show "CSI: Miami".
Bill Duke doesn’t get enough credit for being a producer. He also did A Rage in Harlem and Deep cover.
Also, the intro still has me weak 🤣🤣🤣. It’s the Uno Cards for me.
I agree.
Interrogation Cop: "You know you don Fucced up right? you know it right?" lol 😂
The sub title sat the tone for the culture relatable commentary and reactions. Although the characters were influenced by their surroundings we still wanted them to have longevity. Therefore they may influence others into a better path. The soundtrack for this movie was on another level. That computer love scene and the R.kelly and public announcement scene 🔥. Enjoyable episode!
I’m 29 now and I just wanna know why we were exposed to these movies at such an early age 😢
I know for myself, my parents didn't really care what I watched or did as long as we weren't bothering them. TV/ Movies were used to substitute true parenting.
😂😂😂 but actually 😂😂😂 (I’m 27)
Idk. But it wizened us up to keep clear of the streets as much as we still would run it. Also shows the real life consequences of what could and has happened to many around us who followed in those footsteps. Menace scared me a bit as a kid, but grown up ( 26 ) I related to it and appreciated so much more bc cain is alot of us lol only some of us go one way, and others go the another.
when i was little my dad had all the hood movies on dvd and i would sneak and watch em set was not supposed to be
I loved this movie since I was around 7 years old . My dad had alot of hood movies growing up . Most of them taught me how to move in the streets and around "friends" , have emotional intelligence and stay strapped as a young black man. No where is safe and life is all about choices . I'm now 32 and give my son the game after surviving many street beefs and gang violence. Thicker than Water is also another great hood movie with MC 8, Fat Joe and Mack 10 .. This movie made me fall in love with the 5.0 mustang. There are also deleted scenes with Caine and Shariff at Harold's funeral
I love how you can change the tone of your voice and do comedy skits..
To add to the commentary at 5:20, the character of O Dog, according to Lorenz Tate, was made for Easy E originally.
I'm glad he didn't take the role. The movie would of been trash if Easy had taken the role. Easy couldn't act OR rap.
There you go with those bomb ass opening scenes again 🤣🤣🤣
She was spot on! I was quoting right along with her. Great Job!
Menace II Society is one of my favorites! Never gets old! I enjoyed your review girl. ❤
Thank you !
your scenes before the videos take me out EVERY👏🏿 TIME👏🏿 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you better come thru with costume and characterization yas!
First off your intro was amazing!! Loved the review as always. This was one of my favs. Looking forward to the next one Tyra 💜
Thank you ❤
I been watching all your reviews I knew I would stumble across this sooner or later lol
I love your intro's 😂😂😂 you're pure comedy, and a good actress too
Thank you so much 😁
"I didnt come to Menace II Society to see some shadows have sex" 🤣🤣🤣 Girl, I thought the same. I wanted to see them get down Jason's Lyric style. You know the scene Im talking about too, lol. Great review! Funny too.
And yeah I remember them old St Ides commercials, lol. The MC Eiht one was my favorite.
I love your opening intro to the movie. This is another review that I have played numerous times.
"WHY Y0U SAY THAT ? HE WAS ALM0ST 0UT THE ST0RE !" 🤭🤣
this is one of the main real reasons why i try to stay out of trouble the best i can still even way more of course as well
You wildin with that intro!!!!😂😂😂 I’ve been bingin your videos all week. Congrats on 18k, I’m glad to be part your milestone 😊
Thank you so much! Yes, this was when I could go in and before youtube put the smack down on my channel, trying to demonetize me for every little thing in this new year🤣
This review was humorous.
No juice is horror movie menace to society is just a sad thriller portraying the broken cycle of death and pain
From these impressions to the singing and rapping, this review was time well spent! Public Announcement...man, I gave them up to be less problematic but that was a spectacle with them headlamps.
Great review!
Thank you❤
I still enjoy this retro movie to this day. I enjoy your retro movie review. Keep up with a good work!! I have nothing but respect for your channel!!
First time viewer, love it, subbed
Awesome, thank you!❤
Sistah I love your breakdowns. You're very talented and you make each review fun, enticing and nostalgic when it comes to these classic movies from my childhood. Menace to society was one of the many movies I watched multiple times that made me fall in love with the art of film making.
Thank you!!! 🥰💕
Please do the Selena movie because the movie also helped immortalize Selena’s legacy following her untimely death, becoming a cultural marker for Mexican Americans and other Latinos who saw their own bicultural family experiences reflected in her life story.
Menace to society was a classic. Unfortunately, these hood movies cast a very dark shadow in the psyche of many people about young Black Men. It made it impossible for me to escape the negative stereotypes, even though i enunciate my words and spoke proper, don't sag my pants, don't drink, don't smoke, don't have any tattoos or piercings; people still saw my blackness as a threat.
That was the case before this movie even came out
@@jasongibbs3713 these types of movies made it worst by reinforcing white fear.
@@marcdejean8533 I disagree. They already felt like that before these movies came out. And they still feel like that 30 yrs later. And they always will
@@jasongibbs3713 that logic doesn't make any sense. That's like saying all white kids are born with hate for other black kids in their heart and external factors in their environment doesn't effect that. Sounds pretty ridiculous to me.
OMG 😲! I loved your opening 😂!
Thank you! 😂
@@StruggleReviewzTV You're welcome 😊!
Intro was good lol, love your energy
Thank you so much 😁
22:58 shit got me crying 😭 “the hunt is on!!!” Sounded just like dude fr!!.. I’m 26 I would never forget the first time watching this coming up.. this and dead presidents lowkey scared tf outta me.. both had super depressing endings
Cain hurts my heart bc of the wasted potential but watching as an adult and as a child is wild bc when I tell you I’m screaming throw these fools under somebody’s jail!!! And I hate the idea of prison in general but hell nahhh
I have a love hate relationship with this movie because its all too real for me.. Understanding only goes so far. At some point things need to change. Folks gotta do the work. I sympathize more with the innocent bystanders who become victims. And I lose concern for the perpetrators only wishing that they'd disappear because some people, regardless of what they look like, are just truly menaces beyond repair and like bringing harm.
The victims and perpetrators are mostly the same, very few people are naturally horrible.
This is one of the reviews that i have been waiting for. Thank you so much. You have now reviewed the Mount Rushmore of hood classics, this New Jack City, Boyz N Da Hood & Juice. Each movie taught us life lessons, launched a lot of careers, still talked about 30 years after their debut & people have named themselves after these characters. If i could change an ending to a movie it would be this one. Caine, Ronnie, Stacy & Sharif would have made it out of the hood. Fun Facts: Prior to Menace II Society, Tyrin Turner appeared in Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation video, In Living Color, Deep Cover, Michael Jordan’s Come Fly With Me video & Hangin With Mr. Cooper. He auditioned for the role of Trey in Boyz N Da Hood. His grandparents were in The Five Heartbeats as well. His grandmother The late Marilyn Coleman played Eddie Kane’s mother. She also played Mrs. Bookman on Good Times. She was also in Which Way Is Up & Meteor Man. His grandfather played by The late Arnold Johnson was Duck & JT’s dad. He was also in Shaft, Sanford & Son, Good Times, The Jeffersons, A Hero Ain’t Nothing But A Sandwich, Family Matters & many other things. Also prior to Menace II Society. Larenz Tate appeared on Matlock, Amen, The Wonder Years, The Women of Brewster Place, Family Matters, The Royal Family & The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Thanks for the info 👍🏾.
@@reneedennis2011 You’re welcome 👍🏾
Eddie In The Five Heartbeats Last Name Was King. Robert Townsend Confirmed It And It's OT Michael Wright Wikipedia/Filmography And There's The Closing Credits. In The Movie, They Were Saying Kang, The Southern Slang For King. People When Watching The Five Heartbeats Need To Turn The TV Up Real Loud When Somebody Says Eddie's Full Name And Hear KANG.
@@allencollins5666 You are correct. In the scene when Duck was following Tanya to the hotel the radio said that Eddie King Jr. ex lead singer of The Five Heartbeats.
@@therealmarlonbellamy Thank You.
This is my FAVORITE movie. I was 4 when I first saw this lbs. It left a huge impact on my life. Hits a little too close to home. I knew a lot of Caines....KNEW😞and know more then a couple of O-Dog's. It showed how the right influences and having a good role model, especially a man, can shape one's life for the better, but it's up to that individual to do the work. This was a great review. I was quoting the lines and singing right along w/ you😂.
Thank you! ❤
I so much love this movie, i first saw this movie in Belgium 🇧🇪 1997 ever since i fell in love with the movie. Wish i can get it to buy?
I remember being so excited to see this in the theaters when I was 17. Wow it’s been so long ago. Left the theater depressed after, but absolutely love this movie to this day. I recently showed my teen son and he really appreciated it. Glad this movie transcends 32 years.
I was not expecting the video to start off like 😅🤣🤣😂
I always get a good laugh from your reviews! Keep up the good work (luv the channel ❤)
Thank you ! 🙏🏾💕
Love your commentary as always ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you 🥰
FYI: Albert Hughes went to Solo direct a movie called ALPHA. it's a prehistoric film about a boy surviving with the first dog to get domesticated. It's a really great movie
yes I've reviewed that one as well🥰
I love your channel new subsciber keep up the good work!!!!
ThNk You! Welcome to the channel ❤️
Don’t divorce us sis!!! I am so glad I found your channel! Absolutely adore your content! Your commentary is always on point!! ❤
You did a great job sis! Love your singing too.
I’ve been waiting on this one and you didn’t disappoint! Love this movie! I thought the directors did a great job of weaving in all of the real life situations that were going on at the time without hitting us over the head with them- the riots, police brutality, and the racism between blacks and Koreans (I.e. Latasha Harlans). Loved how they made this the opposite of Boyz n’ the Hood, showing how the “good guy” doesn’t always make it out. Thought A-Wax was an underrated character; loved his cool ass lol. And your Chauncey eyes, hilarious! Lmao
Thank you ! 🤣🥰
Tupac talked about Latasha in many songs
Please do the Selena movie because the movie also helped immortalize Selena’s legacy following her untimely death, becoming a cultural marker for Mexican Americans and other Latinos who saw their own bicultural family experiences reflected in her life story.
@@jkoroma8867 I’m from San Antonio (I know), but her legacy here is so huge. She’s an icon here. If you get the chance , come here to see how folks (Hispanic, Black, White, Asian) lose their mind over her.
Menace To Society: This movie is the raw belly of the concrete jungles, unfortunately, Caine was a tragic soul. After studying archetypes for character personalities, Caine is a tragedy. When it came to O-Dog’s shooting in the liquor store, somethin’ was gonna give.
Just found your channel ... nice break down of a classic movie. 👌
Welcome aboard!❤
Since you encourage the comments, I'm here Lol. So, this is one of my FAVORITE movies and I loved your review and commentary on it. I'm a new subbie, the first one I watched was your review of Eve's Bayou, another favorite of mine.
So, I wanted to know if you have reviewed Baby Boy 🤔 I was never a fan of Baby Boy and I have my reasons. I want to hear your thoughts. You're always so honest and entertaining at the same time. You also notice/analyze things I may not have caught. Baby Boy was so toxic it's ridiculous 😂 it came out when I was in high school and I remember everybody loved it for some reason. All these years later, I'm wondering if that had ANY influence on my generation's relationships...
Love your channel, thanks so much for the content! ❤️❤️❤️
That last scene always gets me in the movie. I become a straight up cry baby. Love your reviews!!💜
Thank you!
Please do the Selena movie because the movie also helped immortalize Selena’s legacy following her untimely death, becoming a cultural marker for Mexican Americans and other Latinos who saw their own bicultural family experiences reflected in her life story.
Side note: 🤔 Tate is good!!! I never see O-dog when he played in other movies. O-Dog was bananas. He was immature and wild and naive!
This movie scared me pretty bad as a young teenager.
And even though I went to a lot of crazy parties, there were a couple of times where I got that vibe like the card game or the house party.
I always trust my gut when I feel a M2S moment and GTFO.
This was a great review.
I never paid attention until now how the corner store scene was a dream sequence by african americans regarding the death of Latasha Harlins In consideration of the fact that she was killed leaving the drug store. The man made a comment while o dog was leaving the store that triggered the store owners death.
Ok ok ok now Stop it stop it! Awww man had me rolling on your reenactment of the scenes lol so damn funny! My side hurt now 😂😂
That’s what I need y’all to do every time! 🤣
"TAT! TAT! TAT! WHAT THE FUCK, MAN!!!" LMAO!
Not only is the movie great but can we give a shout out to the Soundtrack. Pocket full of stones by UGK is a forever bop!! Also Top of the World!!
Top of the world is that funk baby !
I love Menace II society, personally I like it a lot more than Boyz n the hood, but I do appreciate both aspects.
I always thought the directors set a timer for every 10-15 minutes to shoot someone.
Yo... I forgot about that old song with tupac and spice 1 "I'm losing it". I use to know that whole spice 1 verse... I probably still do. Bout to look it up on you tube right now haha!
Hold up, "stuck, growing up, in the projects, with no guidance" flowing!
Not the Uno cards! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
That’s all I had 🤣
You ever hear about the fan theory that O-Dog is actually narratives the film not Caine because he's locked up because of the tape.
Good shit !!!❤❤ you always know when to add humor and you’re very unbiased and you point certain things in movies most ppl don’t even think about . Keep up the good work🎉❤ apply pressure don’t let tf up
Thank you and thanks for noticing the small efforts! 💕
I just love your reviews. Stay up Cain Don’t Die. Lol! Me, my brother and my cousin use to watch this movie almost everyday. Lol!
Dang I was definitely introduced to Kandi Alexander as a crackhead on HBOs The Corner 😮😂
The fact that you gave chocolate 🍫 men a shout out talking about cane. I love it. Now I see where it comes from, why so many women like us. Great review. This was a great movie. Ole Dog was crazy but I really seen dudes live like this. Great movie
Femalez Was In Luvv With Larenz
Tate In That Time Era As Well A.K.A
O-Dawgh💯👌🏽💪🏽🙏🏽🥷🏽
loved the video, and yes girl you are a mess ...( a good mess )
😂 Thank you!
Geahhh!!! Good stuff!!!
I still think its crazy in the scene where kane cousin gets killed but how much trama he gotta deal with saw his cousin killed infront and was so close his cousin blood spilled on kane 2
Your reviews are the best!
Screaming with that opening monologue 😂
Excellent job! You are very talented! 😊
I’m am such a Stan now. I’m been watching Struggle Reviews for a week and this is compelling. As for the singing and intros I’m here for it lol! 🎶🕺🏾
As for Menace II Society this is a hood classic. When I saw this movie as a youngster I thought it was great. However, as I got older I felt there was some missed opportunities for this movie. For one that scene from the Liquor Store. Too many of them always had a anti-black disposition when it came to us. Look at happen in ‘91 with the Latasha Harlins murder. This would of made sense now if that was given proper context how folks was feeling when it came to the indifferent attitude when it came to the Korean Liquor Store. Especially after the events of the ‘92 LA Riots.
Second, I wished the Hughes Brother would of did better job of explaining the effects of social economic deportation of South Central LA. This would limited and not included to federal government Highway expansion, The Red Lining, and the yt flight just to name a few. That way the audience can empathize with character’s mindset and settings.
Overall, the movie understood the assignment and did what it suppose to do. Great lines, banging soundtrack with good pacing. Too bad the film could of been more substantive and had more staying power.
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I usually hate singing with bloggers but I love yours
U sound so beautiful and melodic and don’t try to sing the whole catalog lol
Some people don’t know when to cut the song off
I be screaming at my screen like “OMG WOULD U STAY ON TOPIC WIT YOUR ADHD HAVIN AHH?!”
But u do just enough to make the point
While stayin on topic
And singing for real
Not purposely singin off key for “comedic effect” 😒
Love u sis
You are so MF FUNNY! My favorite review of one of my favorite movies "shoot em In the back!" 😅
Thank you 😂❤️❤️❤️
I will never understand homie saying "I feel sorry for your mother." Lmao like for people who were that scared the moment Caine and Dog walked through the door smh. I wouldn't have said shit Lol
Nice intro, had me 😁 the whole time
Glad you enjoyed it ! ❤
Another great review!!! 💕💕 Can’t wait for the new ones. Especially Mississippi Damned. And I agree Tyrin Turner is fine in this movie!! But every time you said Murder Tape I was tickled 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣 Thank you! And Murda Tape had me dying on the inside each time I said it!
Bruh u so freakin funny 😂😂😂😂😂perfect delivery and aesthetic
Perfect topics
Not too many people can do all three
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Also
First time I saw Clifton Powell was on Roc also
Andre
That mess was so real as a kid
He scared tf outta me
I remember they shot him on Roc and I was in my bedroom SHOOK 😭😭😭😭
We called him Andre for decades tho
I can't with you girl 🤣 you need a partner call me!🤣🤣🤣👍🏽
A confidential message…….goes way back.
Intro is next level 😂😂😂