Code Name: Emperor [2022]
Starring Luis Tossar, Code Name: Emperor is a tight Spanish spy thriller that will take you into the dirty world of modern government black ops.
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Badlands [1973]
Unflinchingly realistic, Badlands is a tight and gripping neo-noir thriller based on actual events following a young couple on a killing spree.
Transit [2012]
Starring Jim Caviezel, Transit is a fun albeit stereotypical thriller, a B movie guilty pleasure with cool cars, dumb criminals and Caviezel.
Hunting With Tigers AKA Tigres et Hyenes [2024]
Practically unknown, Running With Tigers AKA Tigres et Hyenes is a highly effective French heist neo-noir action thriller worth your time.
70 Big Ones [2018]
Suspenseful and intelligent, 70 Big Ones is a refreshing Spanish thriller about much more than a bank robbery gone wrong.
Bullitt [1968]
Just a bit dated and ultimately underwhelming, Bullitt, starring Steve McQueen, still offers great locations and one hell of a chase scene.
Imperium [2016]
Saved by the cast and the potency of the issues it explores, Imperium is a thriller about an FBI agent going undercover in a white supremacist gang.
Silverton Siege [2022]
Based on actual events that happened in 1980 during South African apartheid, Silverton Siege is a sleek, tense and engaging thriller.
Hardcore [1979]
Despite its age, Hardcore is still a gripping neo-noir masterpiece, a father’s worst nightmare in the dark and sleazy world of porn.
The Courier AKA El Correo [2024]
The Courier AKA El Correo is a sleek Spanish thriller based on true events following a young hustler who becomes a major money launderer.
Bad Country [2014]
Driven by Willem Dafoe’s stunning performance and based on true events, Bad Country is a solid and gritty crime thriller worth watching.
The Long Good Friday [1980]
Tough as nails, The Long Good Friday is one of the best British gangster movies featuring gripping storytelling and excellent performances.