Action movies will often feature explosions, car chases, and hand to hand combat, but not all of them delve into the brutality of having the hero rip someone’s throat out. A hero has to have a certain kind of hardness to go to that level of violence against their foes, and it’s shocking, but oh-so-awesome when they do. So, gather round, kiddos, and let’s embark on a journey full of shock, blood, and giggles by thinking back to some of the most awesome throat rips in action films.
7. Blade (1998)
Blade (Wesley Snipes) fights vampires time and time again and is always looking for new ways to exterminate them. He doesn’t bother with any fancy vampire killing weapon this time, instead opting for a more hands on approach. Part of what I love about this throat tear is what Blade does afterwards.

6. Under Siege (1992)
Steven Seagal plays former SEAL, Casey Ryback who’s had enough bad guy shenanigans and decides to take matters into his own hands…literally! He also might take someone to the blood bank, if they’re lucky. This throat rip is quick and bloodless, but still brutal for someone to do.
5. Road House (1989)
Legendary “cooler” Dalton (Patrick Swayze) tries to be the better person by not instigating any fights with the town bullies, but they just kept pushing him until it’s finally “time not to be nice.” One baddie goes too far and suffers an acute case of a hole in the neck.
4. Game of Thrones
Khal Drogo doesn’t take kindly to someone challenging his authority. When a person threatens him, he has to teach them to hold their tongue!
3. Underworld: Awakening (2012)
This gruesome throat rip doesn’t belong to Selene (Kate Beckinsale) as most would think, but to her daughter Eve (India Eisley). The actual throat ripping action is at ~2:30.
2. Rambo (2008)
What was previously my favorite entry on this list, this clip features one of the most ass-kickingest of heroes, Rambo, taking down a despicable baddie about to do horrible things. RAMBOOOOO!
1. The Walking Dead
And now, the new king of this list, is the throat rip no one else would do! While others might use their hands, The Walking Dead’s Rick Grimes ain’t afraid to get the taste of yuck in his mouth. This is an especially brutal scene, thanks in part to Rick going zombie on Joe’s neck and then “Candyman-ing” the other monster. He would win employee of the month easily with that “do whatever it takes to get the job done” attitude.
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