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.
Movies Based On True Events
Silverton Siege [2022]
Based on actual events that happened in 1980 during South African apartheid, Silverton Siege is a sleek, tense and engaging thriller.
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.
Chopper [2000]
Chopper is not just a thought-provoking dark comedy but also a gritty prison movie and an engaging character study, a fucking masterpiece.
The Order [2024]
Set in the 1980s and based on true events, The Order is a gripping and highly atmospheric neo-noir thriller reminiscent of Villeneuve’s Sicario.
Back to Black [2024]
Back to Black is a rather pedestrian and messy biopic about the late singer Amy Winehouse saved by excellent performances and Amy herself.
Jarhead [2005]
Immersive, authentic, and just so damn easy to watch, Jarhead is a multilayered masterpiece, a subversive war drama like no other.
Ferrari [2023]
Trying to mix family drama with exciting racing sequences, Ferrari just misses its mark but still remains an intriguing watch.
The East AKA De Oost [2020]
The exotic setting, controversial story, and high production values make the Dutch war drama The East a gripping experience.
Ironclad [2011]
Gritty and authentically brutal, Ironclad is a bloodsoaked medieval tale based on real events, full of great action scenes and veteran actors.
Beyond the Law [1993]
Surprisingly competent, Beyond the Law is a gripping thriller based on true events about an undercover cop trying to take down a biker gang.