The Last Victim [2021] ThrillerGiving off strong True Detective vibes, The Last Victim is a highly immersive, intelligent, and thought-provoking neo-noir thriller.
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia [2011] DramaDespite its slower tempo, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a captivating experience using a murder investigation to talk about life and death.
I See You [2019] ThrillerIf you're looking for an entertaining and clever serial killer thriller, I See You will do the job just fine despite its rocky start.
Small Town Crime [2017] ThrillerFeaturing a breezy atmosphere, familiar story, and a great cast, Small Town Crime is your standard-issue crime thriller with a noir vibe.
Clay Pigeons [1998] ComedyClay Pigeons is an entertaining and perhaps too breezy crime comedy with bizarre characters, situations, and an awesome cast.
Cold in July [2014] ThrillerFull of twists and surprises, Cold in July is a slow-burning and very immersive neo-noir thriller with authentic and believable characters.
Cop Car [2015] ThrillerWhat would you do if you found an abandoned cop car on the outskirts of the small town where almost nothing happens? I know, me too...
The Living [2014] DramaDeep, dark, and brooding, The Living is one of the few good indie movies exploring small-town crime with superb character development.
The Dry [2020] MysteryThere's something strangely comforting in these small-town murder mystery movies. And The Dry, based on a novel and starring Eric Bana is no exception.
Shimmer Lake [2017] ThrillerTelling its story backward, Shimmer Lake is an effective small-town crime thriller about a botched heist with a smart script and a lot of dark humor.
La Ragazza Nella Nebbia AKA The Girl in the Fog [2017] Mystery, ThrillerRefreshing and with a beautiful setting, The Girl in the Fog is an Italian who-done-it mystery following a disappearance of a young girl in a small town.
Calibre [2018] ThrillerSet in a picturesque and imposing Scotland rural countryside, Calibre is an old-school thriller that puts you in the shoes of two city boys in trouble.
Drop Dead Sexy [2005] ComedyMacabre, entertaining, and bizarre, Drop Dead Sexy is an underrated dark humor comedy following two dumbasses and their dead body blackmail plan.
Blood Simple. [1984] ThrillerBlood Simple is an effective noir thriller doubling as a small-town crime movie and featuring all of the trademark Coen Brothers goodies.
Plots with a View AKA Undertaking Betty [2002] ComedyWhat wonderful comedy with distinct British dark humor, now that's what I'm looking for. In a line of Death At The Funeral, this flick is really...