There's a reason why you keep hearing about the cynical and highly effective neo-noir thriller Chinatown. It's because it's calling you.
Oozing with mystery and sexual tension, Next Door AKA Naboer is a nasty psychological thriller in the vein of Hitchcock and Lynch.
Dark, brooding, and gritty, Cruising is a masterpiece, an underrated noir thriller following an undercover cop hunting a serial killer.
Gritty and realistic, State of Grace is an underrated neo-noir thriller following an undercover cop trying to take down the Irish mob.
China Moon is an underrated neo-noir thriller offering a familiar story full of twists, femme fatales and people way in over their heads.
More erotic thriller than neo-noir, Body Heat is a sweaty, steamy, and highly sexual affair that influenced countless movies to come.
Driven by excellent performances, Palmetto is a sweaty, steamy, and easygoing neo-noir movie where nothing is what it seems.
Simple and highly effective, Hell or High Water is a juicy neo-noir thriller following Texas rangers on a trail of two bank robbers.
Set in beautiful Spain, The Hit is a slow-burning, compelling, and atmospheric British crime movie you simply must experience.
The Square [2008] is an underrated neo-noir thriller similar to the Coen Brothers movies but with that charming Australian grittiness.
Juicy, realistic, and gritty, Close Enemies is a captivating French crime thriller following a drug deal gone wrong. It's on Netflix.
Perhaps a bit too aloof for a movie based on the hunt for two serial killers, Lonely Hearts is a light neo-noir thriller worth watching.
Giving off strong True Detective vibes, The Last Victim is a highly immersive, intelligent, and thought-provoking neo-noir thriller.
The Hot Spot is a sweaty, sleazy, and sexually-charged Southern neo-noir thriller with a phenomenal cast and immersive atmosphere.
The Asphalt Jungle rivals any modern heist movie offering a look into the gritty world of crime in the fifties and engaging storytelling.
Featuring rather clunky storytelling but with enough twists to keep you engaged, Kill Me Twice is a solid neo-noir thriller.
Gritty, authentic but above all captivating, Johnny Handsome is a neo-noir classic that you play at 3 pm on a workday. And fucking finish it.
Dark and brooding, Angel Heart is an engaging noir thriller with an occult edge driven by a powerful performance by Mickey Rourke.
Narc is a classic example of a gritty police thriller done right featuring a phenomenal cast, dark atmosphere, and quite a story to tell.
Full of twists and surprises, Cold in July is a slow-burning and very immersive neo-noir thriller with authentic and believable characters.