Menace II Society

Menace II Society is a 1993 urban crime drama and the directorial debut of twin brothers Allen Hughes and Albert Hughes. Menace II Society is set in South Central Los Angeles and follows the life of a hoodlum named Caine Lawson and his close friends. The film gained notoriety for its frequent scenes of violence, profanity, and drug-related content. Menace II Society was critically acclaimed for its gritty portrayal of urban violence and its powerful underlying messages.

The Hughes brothers have gone on to direct such films as Dead Presidents, From Hell starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham, and Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington.