| The Silence of the Lambs |
1991 |
Jonathan Demme |
Thriller |
An FBI trainee works with an incarcerated cannibalistic killer to catch a serial murderer. |
| Se7en |
1995 |
David Fincher |
Thriller |
Two detectives hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. |
| Criminal Minds |
2005 |
Various |
Crime, Drama |
An FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit profiles criminals and helps solve cases. |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation |
2000 |
Anthony E. Zuiker |
Crime, Drama |
A team of forensic experts solves criminal cases in Las Vegas. |
| Minority Report |
2002 |
Steven Spielberg |
Sci-Fi, Thriller |
In a future where a special police unit can arrest murderers before they commit their crimes, a man is accused based on precrime visions. |
| Zodiac |
2007 |
David Fincher |
Mystery, Thriller |
A cartoonist becomes an amateur detective obsessed with uncovering the identity of the Zodiac Killer. |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit |
1999 |
Dick Wolf |
Crime, Drama |
Detectives investigate sexually based offenses and bring criminals to justice. |
| Bone Collector |
1999 |
Phillip Noyce |
Thriller |
A quadriplegic forensic expert and a young cop try to catch a serial killer. |
| Copycat |
1995 |
Jon Amiel |
Thriller |
A criminal psychologist and a cop look for a serial killer who imitates famous murderers. |
| Silence of the Lambs |
1991 |
Jonathan Demme |
Thriller |
FBI trainee seeks the help of imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch a serial killer. |
| Mindhunter |
2017 |
David Fincher |
Crime, Drama |
Two FBI agents develop criminal profiling techniques while interviewing imprisoned serial killers. |
| The Bone Collector |
1999 |
Phillip Noyce |
Thriller |
A paralyzed detective tracks a killer with the help of a patrol officer. |
| Shutter Island |
2010 |
Martin Scorsese |
Mystery, Thriller |
Two U.S. Marshals investigate the disappearance of a patient from a mental institution. |
| Seven Psychology |
2020 |
Indie Director |
Psychological, Thriller |
A psychologist uncovers a conspiracy involving a series of murders. |
| Prisoners |
2013 |
Denis Villeneuve |
Drama, Thriller |
When two girls go missing, their families take matters into their own hands and hunt for the perpetrator. |
| Taking Lives |
2004 |
D.J. Caruso |
Thriller |
An FBI profiler must track down a serial killer who assumes the identities of his victims. |
| Dexter |
2006 |
James Manos Jr. |
Crime, Drama |
A Miami-based blood splatter analyst leads a secret life as a vigilante serial killer. |
| Rizzoli & Isles |
2010 |
Janet Tamaro |
Crime, Drama |
A Boston homicide detective teams up with a medical examiner to solve murders. |
| Enola Holmes |
2020 |
Harry Bradbeer |
Adventure, Mystery |
The younger sister of Sherlock Holmes sets out to find her missing mother and solve a mystery. |
| True Detective |
2014 |
Nic Pizzolatto |
Crime, Drama |
Detectives in Louisiana investigate multiple serial killings over several timelines. |
| Eight Days a Week |
2017 |
Various |
Documentary |
A real crime series showing how different criminal cases were solved with forensic methods. |
| Dark Places |
2015 |
Gilles Paquet-Brenner |
Thriller |
A woman revisits the horrific events of her family's murder to uncover the truth. |
| The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo |
2011 |
David Fincher |
Mystery, Thriller |
A journalist and a hacker investigate a decades-old disappearance linked to a powerful family. |
| The Forensic Files |
1996 |
Various |
Documentary |
A series showcasing how forensic science is used to solve criminal cases. |
| Mind Over Murder |
2010 |
Documentary Director |
Documentary |
Explores the application of forensic psychology in criminal investigations. |
| The Killer Inside Me |
2010 |
Michael Winterbottom |
Drama, Thriller |
A Texas sheriff leads a double life as a murderer. |
| Insomnia |
2002 |
Christopher Nolan |
Thriller |
A detective faces moral dilemmas while hunting a suspect in a murder case. |
| Gone Girl |
2014 |
David Fincher |
Thriller |
A man becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of his wife on their fifth wedding anniversary. |
| Blood Work |
2002 |
Clint Eastwood |
Mystery, Thriller |
An ex-FBI agent with a heart transplant helps track down a serial killer. |
| Body of Proof |
2011 |
Chris Murphey |
Crime, Drama |
A medical examiner solves crimes using her knowledge of biology and the human body. |
| Death Becomes Her |
1992 |
Robert Zemeckis |
Fantasy, Comedy |
Two rival women discover a potion that grants eternal youth but with unexpected consequences. |
| Fracture |
2007 |
Gregory Hoblit |
Thriller |
A man is accused of murdering his wife, and the prosecutor faces twists in the case. |
| Untraceable |
2008 |
Grégory Hoblit |
Thriller |
An FBI agent hunts a serial killer who broadcasts his murders online. |
| The Other Sister |
1999 |
Garry Marshall |
Drama, Comedy |
A young woman with a mental disability proves herself capable with the help of family and community support. |
| The Fall |
2013 |
Allan Cubbit |
Crime, Thriller |
A detective hunts a serial killer while dealing with her own personal demons. |
| Criminal Intent |
2001 |
Dick Wolf |
Crime, Drama |
Follows detectives as they solve various high-profile and brutal crimes. |
| The Psychopath Test |
2012 |
Documentary Director |
Documentary |
An exploration of the psychology of criminal behavior and the nuances of mental health. |
| Anatomy of a Murder |
1959 |
Otto Preminger |
Drama |
A courtroom drama depicting a murder trial based on a real case. |
| The Sixth Sense |
1999 |
M. Night Shyamalan |
Drama, Mystery |
A child psychologist tries to help a boy who sees dead people. |
| Spotlight |
2015 |
Tom McCarthy |
Drama |
A team of Boston Globe reporters uncovers a scandal involving child abuse within the Catholic Church. |
| The Sweet Hereafter |
1997 |
Atom Egoyan |
Drama |
A lawyer helps a remote town cope with the aftermath of a tragedy. |
| Castle |
2009 |
Andrew W. Marlowe |
Crime, Drama |
A successful crime novelist assists the NYPD in solving murders. |
| Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries |
2012 |
Deb Cox |
Drama, Mystery |
A glamorous private detective in the 1920s investigates various crimes. |
| The Killing |
2011 |
Veena Sud |
Crime, Drama |
A murder mystery series following different characters and intertwined storylines. |
| Silk |
2007 |
David H. Goodman |
Crime, Drama |
A show about a defense barrister's personal and professional challenges. |
| The Legal Mind |
2019 |
Independent Director |
Drama |
A legal drama about the intersection of law and forensic science. |
| {"Forensic Files II" |
2020 |
Various |
Documentary |
Continues to showcase true stories of how forensic science solves crimes.} |
| Water for Elephants |
2011 |
Francis Lawrence |
Drama, Romance |
During the Great Depression, a veterinary student becomes involved in a traveling circus. |
| Bones |
2005 |
Hart Hanson |
Crime, Drama |
A forensic anthropologist helps the FBI solve crimes by analyzing human remains. |
| Agatha Christie's Poirot |
1989 |
Hugh Fraser |
Crime, Mystery |
Adaptations of Agatha Christie's famous detective novels. |
| Young Sherlock Holmes |
1985 |
Barry Levinson |
Adventure, Mystery |
A young Sherlock Holmes and his friend try to solve a mystery in London. |
| Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders |
2016 |
Erica Messer |
Crime, Drama |
A section of the FBI helps Americans caught up in crime abroad. |
| Ripper Street |
2012 |
Richard Warlow |
Crime, Drama |
In the aftermath of Jack the Ripper, detectives struggle to maintain order in London. |
| Silent Witness |
1996 |
Nigel McCrery |
Crime, Drama |
A team of forensic pathologists works with police to solve crimes. |
| The First 48 |
2004 |
John Moffitt |
Reality, Crime |
A documentary series following homicide investigations in the first 48 hours. |
| Body of Lies |
2008 |
Ridley Scott |
Action, Drama |
A CIA operative in the Middle East uncovers a terrorist attempt. |
| Your Honor |
2020 |
Peter Moffat |
Drama, Crime |
A judge's son is involved in a hit-and-run, forcing him to make difficult choices. |
| Will Trent |
2022 |
Liz Heldens |
Crime, Drama |
An Atlanta detective works to solve cases using keen observation. |
| Detective Chinatown |
2015 |
Chen Sicheng |
Comedy, Mystery |
Two amateur detectives get involved in a murder case while on vacation. |
| Kindred Spirits |
2021 |
Gillian Green |
Drama, Thriller |
A thriller about family secrets discovered through forensic investigation. |
| Cold Case |
2003 |
Veena Sud |
Crime, Drama |
Detectives solve cold cases with new evidence and insights. |
| The Informant! |
2009 |
Steven Soderbergh |
Comedy, Crime |
A former agro-business executive turns whistleblower against his company. |
| NCIS |
2003 |
Donald P. Bellisario |
Crime, Drama |
Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents investigate crimes related to the Navy. |
| The Bridge |
2013 |
Pancho Manfredi |
Thriller |
A detective races against time to solve a series of murders linked to an international crime ring. |
| The Wind That Shakes the Barley |
2006 |
Ken Loach |
Drama, War |
Two brothers in Ireland during the War of Independence navigate personal struggles and family loyalties. |
| Autopsy |
2008 |
Philipp Stölzl |
Drama, Thriller |
A forensic pathologist investigates a suspicious death in the medical field. |
| Unsolved Mysteries |
1987 |
John Cosgrove |
Documentary |
A documentary series that covers unsolved crimes, missing persons, and supernatural phenomena. |
| Dexter: New Blood |
2021 |
Clyde Phillips |
Crime, Drama |
The return of Dexter Morgan as he leads a new life while grappling with his past. |
| The Exorcist |
1973 |
William Friedkin |
Horror,Mystery |
A supernatural thriller about a young girl's possession and the exorcism that follows. |
| Happy Valley |
2014 |
Sally Wainwright |
Crime, Drama |
A police sergeant investigates a local drug lord while navigating her personal life. |
| Broadchurch |
2013 |
Chris Chibnall |
Crime, Drama |
Detectives investigate the murder of a young boy in a small coastal town. |
| Bodyguard |
2018 |
Jed Mercurio |
Thriller |
A war veteran turned special protection officer is assigned to protect a controversial politician. |
| Monster |
2003 |
Patty Jenkins |
Biography, Drama |
Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a female serial killer. |
| Perfect Blue |
1997 |
Satoshi Kon |
Thriller |
An actress finds herself in a psychological thriller involving an obsessed fan. |
| Sherlock Holmes |
2009 |
Guy Ritchie |
Action, Mystery |
Detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner Watson fight against a mysterious adversary. |
| American Psycho |
2000 |
Mary Harron |
Drama, Thriller |
A wealthy New York City investment banking executive hides his psychopathic ego from his circle. |
| Seven Psychopaths |
2012 |
Martin McDonagh |
Comedy, Crime |
A struggling screenwriter gets pulled into the criminal underworld. |
| Law & Order |
1990 |
Dick Wolf |
Crime, Drama |
Follows police investigations and prosecution of crimes in New York City. |
| Silence of the Lambs |
1991 |
Jonathan Demme |
Thriller |
An FBI trainee seeks the help of imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch a serial killer. |
| American Crime Story |
2016 |
Scott Alexander |
Crime, Drama |
A true crime anthology series examining high-profile cases. |
| Killing Eve |
2018 |
Phoebe Waller-Bridge |
Thriller, Drama |
A British intelligence investigator is tasked with capturing an international assassin. |
| Mindhunter |
2017 |
David Fincher |
Crime, Thriller |
FBI agents interview serial killers to develop criminal profiling techniques. |
| Monster |
2003 |
Patty Jenkins |
Biography, Crime |
A dramatization of the life of Aileen Wuornos, who was executed for murdering several men. |
| Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior |
2011 |
Ed Bernero |
Crime, Drama |
A spin-off of Criminal Minds centered around a team of highly skilled profilers. |
| The Outsider |
2020 |
Richard Price |
Crime, Drama |
A detective investigates the gruesome murder of a young boy, leading to supernatural elements. |
| Veronica Mars |
2004 |
Rob Thomas |
Mystery, Drama |
A student moonlights as a private investigator under the guidance of her detective father. |
| Shutter Island |
2010 |
Martin Scorsese |
Mystery, Thriller |
A U.S. Marshal investigates a psychiatric facility after a patient goes missing. |
| Bloodline |
2015 |
Glenn Kessler |
Drama, Thriller |
A family of adult siblings faces dark secrets when their troubled brother returns home. |
| Dexter |
2006 |
James Manos Jr. |
Crime, Drama |
A forensic blood spatter analyst leads a secret life as a vigilante serial killer. |
| Beauty and the Beast |
2012 |
Sherri Cooper |
Fantasy, Romance |
A detective becomes involved with a mysterious beast who is a former soldier. |
| Sharp Objects |
2018 |
Gillian Flynn |
Mystery, Thriller |
A journalist returns to her hometown to cover a series of brutal murders. |
| Wild Things |
1998 |
John McNaughton |
Thriller |
Two teenage girls accuse their teacher of rape, leading to an intricate plot. |
| The Third Man |
1949 |
Carol Reed |
Mystery, Thriller |
A man investigates the mysterious death of his friend in post-war Vienna. |
| Cold Case Files |
1999 |
Joe Berlinger |
Documentary |
A series that explores cold cases and their breakthroughs through forensic evidence. |
| Twilight Zone: The Movie |
1983 |
Various |
Anthology film featuring several stories of the bizarre and supernatural. |
NaN |
| The Chase |
1994 |
Adam Rifkin |
Action, Comedy |
A wrongly accused man takes a police officer and others on a chase. |
| Jesse Stone: Sea Change |
2007 |
Robert Harmon |
Crime, Drama |
A police chief returns to resolve a series of strange events in a small town. |
| The Devil's Advocate |
1997 |
Taylor Hackford |
Drama, Thriller |
A young attorney is drawn into a sinister world after joining a powerful firm. |
| The Killing of a Sacred Deer |
2017 |
Yorgos Lanthimos |
Drama, Thriller |
A surgeon's family is put to the test when he befriends a teenager. |
| Dutch |
1991 |
Peter Faiman |
Comedy, Drama |
A man tries to bond with his girlfriend's son on a road trip. |
| 21 Bridges |
2019 |
Brian Kirk |
Thriller, Crime |
An NYPD detective uncovers a conspiracy during a manhunt. |
| Body Heat |
1981 |
Lawrence Kasdan |
Thriller, Drama |
A lawyer gets involved in an affair that leads to a murder. |
| To Catch a Killer |
1992 |
Elliot Silverstein |
Thriller |
An FBI agent investigates a series of murders. |
| The Bone Collector |
1999 |
Phillip Noyce |
Thriller |
A quadriplegic forensic expert teams up with a rookie cop to catch a killer. |
| Out of Sight |
1998 |
Steven Soderbergh |
Comedy, Crime |
A bank robber and a U.S. Marshal fall in love while on opposite sides of the law. |
| Sicario |
2015 |
Denis Villeneuve |
Action, Crime |
An FBI agent gets involved in the cartel war along the US-Mexico border. |
| Untraceable |
2008 |
Gregory Hoblit |
Thriller |
An FBI agent goes after a cybercriminal who broadcasts murders online. |
| The Invisible Man |
2020 |
Leigh Whannell |
Horror, Thriller |
A woman believes she is being hunted by her abusive ex-boyfriend. |
| The Bridge on the River Kwai |
1957 |
David Lean |
War, Drama |
British POWs are forced to build a railway bridge during World War II. |
| Insidious |
2010 |
James Wan |
Horror |
A family discovers that their son is possessed by a malevolent spirit. |
| The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo |
2011 |
David Fincher |
Mystery, Thriller |
A journalist and researcher delve into a long-unsolved murder case. |
| The Killing Fields |
1984 |
Roland Joffé |
Drama, Biography |
A journalist is caught in the Cambodian genocide and tries to survive. |
| Seven Wonders of the Industrial World |
2003 |
Various |
Docu-drama |
A series showcasing the creation of significant structures and engineering feats. |
| American Horror Story: Murder House |
2011 |
Ryan Murphy |
Horror |
A family moves into a haunted house with a dark history. |
| Primal Fear |
1996 |
Gregory Hoblit |
Thriller, Crime |
A defense attorney takes on the case of an altar boy accused of murder. |
| The First 48 |
2004 |
Keith C. Rodriguez |
Reality, Crime |
Police investigate homicides and race against time. |
| Saw |
2004 |
James Wan |
Horror, Thriller |
Two men awake in a bathroom, trapped by a sadistic killer. |
| High Crimes |
2002 |
Carl Franklin |
Thriller, Crime |
A defense attorney fights to prove her husband's innocence in a military trial. |
| The Invisible Man |
2020 |
Leigh Whannell |
Horror, Sci-Fi |
A woman believes she is being hunted by her abusive ex-boyfriend. |
| Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector |
2020 |
Mark Bianculli |
Crime, Drama |
A team of detectives races against time to track down one of the most elusive criminals. |
| The Conjuring |
2013 |
James Wan |
Horror, Mystery |
Paranormal investigators try to help a family terrorized by a dark presence. |
| Trainspotting |
1996 |
Danny Boyle |
Drama |
A group of heroin addicts in Edinburgh struggle with the highs and lows of addiction. |
| The Lovely Bones |
2009 |
Peter Jackson |
Drama, Fantasy |
A young girl watches from the afterlife as her family and friends cope with her murder. |
| The Trial of the Chicago 7 |
2020 |
Aaron Sorkin |
Drama, History |
The story of a group of anti-Vietnam War protestors charged with conspiracy. |
| Perfect Blue |
1997 |
Satoshi Kon |
Thriller |
A pop star's life is turned upside down when she becomes the target of a stalker. |
| Adaptation |
2002 |
Spike Jonze |
Comedy, Drama |
A screenwriter struggles with the challenges of creating a film adaptation of a non-fiction book. |
| Basic Instinct |
1992 |
Paul Verhoeven |
Thriller, Mystery |
A crime novelist becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. |
| Midnight in Paris |
2011 |
Woody Allen |
Fantasy, Comedy |
A writer experiences nostalgia as he travels back to 1920s Paris. |
| Brooklyn's Finest |
2009 |
Antoine Fuqua |
Crime, Drama |
Three unconnected Brooklyn cops wind up at the same deadly location. |
| The Devil's Own |
1997 |
Alan J. Pakula |
Action, Thriller |
A New York City cop unknowingly becomes involved with an IRA terrorist. |
| Hannibal |
2001 |
Ridley Scott |
Thriller, Crime |
Fugitive, Dr. Hannibal Lecter evades capture while plotting his revenge. |
| Prisoners |
2013 |
Denis Villeneuve |
Drama, Thriller |
When two girls go missing, their families take matters into their own hands. |
| Unbelievable |
2019 |
Susannah Grant |
Drama, Crime |
Based on true events, a series about a young woman accused of lying about her assault. |
| Monster |
2003 |
Patty Jenkins |
Biography, Crime |
Follows Aileen Wuornos' life and crimes, based on real events. |
| The Fall of the House of Usher |
2023 |
Mike Flanagan |
Horror, Thriller |
An exploration of family, legacy, and the darker sides of ambition. |
| Seven Samurai |
1954 |
Akira Kurosawa |
Action, Adventure |
A village hires seven samurai to defend against bandits. |
| Insensate |
2019 |
Gregory T. Sorells |
Drama, Mystery |
An investigator finds herself drawn into a series of bizarre events. |
| Where Shadows Fall |
2023 |
Tania C. Schmehl |
Mystery, Crime |
A police investigation into a missing girl unveils a web of family secrets. |
| The Abominable Dr. Phibes |
1971 |
Robert Fuest |
Horror, Mystery |
A doctor seeks vengeance on a group of surgeons after his wife dies. |
| The ABC Murders |
2018 |
Sarah Phelps |
Mystery, Drama |
Hercule Poirot investigates a string of murders linked by the letters of the alphabet. |
| Only Murders in the Building |
2021 |
Steve Martin |
Comedy, Mystery |
Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one. |
| Dark Waters |
2019 |
Todd Haynes |
Drama, Thriller |
A lawyer uncovers a monstrous secret buried by a chemical company. |
| Dead Poets Society |
1989 |
Peter Weir |
Drama |
An English teacher encourages his students to seize the day and pursue their dreams. |
| How to Get Away With Murder |
2014 |
Pete Nowalk |
Crime, Drama |
A law professor and her students become entangled in a murder plot. |
| The Client List |
2010 |
Suzanne Martin |
Drama |
A woman works at a massage parlor to support her family, uncovering crime along the way. |
| Catch Me If You Can |
2002 |
Steven Spielberg |
Biography, Crime |
A con artist successfully performs cons worth millions before being captured. |
| In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale |
2007 |
Uwe Boll |
Action, Fantasy |
A man sets out to rescue his kidnapped wife and avenge his son's murder. |
| State of Play |
2009 |
Kevin Macdonald |
Thriller |
A reporter investigates a murder with links to a Congressman's aides. |
| The Girl on the Train |
2016 |
Tate Taylor |
Thriller, Drama |
An alcoholic woman becomes embroiled in a missing persons investigation. |
| Taken |
2008 |
Pierre Morel |
Action, Thriller |
A former CIA operative tracks down his daughter after she is kidnapped. |
| Very Bad Things |
1998 |
Peter Berg |
Dark Comedy |
Five men accidentally kill a stripper, leading to a series of darkly comedic events. |
| Dead Again |
1991 |
Kenneth Branagh |
Mystery, Thriller |
A detective gets involved in a murder mystery that spans a previous life. |
| Ex Machina |
2014 |
Alex Garland |
Sci-Fi, Thriller |
A programmer is invited to administer a Turing test to an intelligent humanoid robot. |
| The Invisible Man |
1933 |
James Whale |
Horror, Sci-Fi |
A scientist becomes invisible and descends into madness as he seeks revenge. |
| Silence of the Lambs |
1991 |
Jonathan Demme |
Thriller, Horror |
An FBI trainee seeks the assistance of an imprisoned killer to catch a serial murderer. |
| Lie to Me |
2009 |
Samuel Baum |
Crime, Drama |
A consultant assists law enforcement in solving crimes by analyzing facial expressions. |
| Welcome to the Punch |
2013 |
Ernie B. Wood |
Action, Thriller |
A detective must confront a criminal from his past to solve a case. |
| Hot Fuzz |
2007 |
Edgar Wright |
Action, Comedy |
A top cop is reassigned to a quiet village where sinister events unfold. |
| The Purge |
2013 |
James DeMonaco |
Horror, Thriller |
An annual event where all crime is legal for 12 hours leads to a home invasion. |
| R.Myers |
2023 |
An Independent Director |
Crime, Thriller |
The story of a hacker who becomes entangled in a larger conspiracy involving a serial killer. |