Until Death

A 2007 American action film directed by Simon Fellows, it follows New Orleans narcotics detective Anthony Stowe (Jean-Claude Van Damme), who is on the brink of self-destruction due to heroin addiction and corruption. Despised by his colleagues and superiors, his marriage to Valerie (Selina Giles) is falling apart. Stowe is obsessed with capturing his former partner, Gabriel Callahan (Stephen Rea), who has become a drug lord aiming to control the city's underworld. During a botched operation, Stowe is severely shot in the head and falls into a coma. Months later, he awakens, determined to use his second chance to right past wrongs. He seeks to reconcile with Valerie, who is pregnant by another man, and atone to his colleagues. Stowe embarks on a mission to dismantle Callahan's empire, utilizing his skills and experience to regain control over his life. The film delves into themes of redemption, battling inner demons, and attempting to change one's fate despite dire circumstances.