The Killer [2023]
As juicy and aesthetically pleasing as only graphic novel adaptations can be, Fincher’s The Killer is a neo-noir treat for all of us overthinking loners.
Noir Movies
The Happytime Murders [2018]
The Happytime Murders is a refreshing and hilarious take on the neo-noir subgenre, an R-rated comedy with puppets and Melissa McCarthy.
Jennifer Eight [1992]
Intelligent, suspenseful, and full of twists, Jennifer Eight is an underrated neo-noir thriller, a murder mystery well worth your time.
City of Industry [1997]
Driven by Harvey Keitel’s powerful performance, City of Industry is a lean and mean nineties neo-noir thriller worth checking out.
Fallen [1998]
Maintaining a casual and cheeky atmosphere despite all the deaths, Fallen is an exceptional noir serial killer movie with an occult twist.
Black Widow [1987]
Visually alluring and seductive but in a tasteful way, Black Widow is a compelling neo-noir thriller featuring an intriguing cat-vs-cat game.
Reptile [2023]
Slow and a bit messy, Reptile is still a neo-noir thriller worth watching because of the brooding atmosphere and stellar performances.
Sweet Virginia [2017]
Highly immersive and underrated, Sweet Virginia is a simmering neo-noir thriller about a small-town motel owner in the middle of a murder plot.
Mulholland Falls [1996]
Highly underrated and featuring one hell of a cast, Mulholland Falls is a solid and stylish noir murder mystery set in the 1950s.
Chinatown [1974]
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.
Next Door AKA Naboer [2005]
Oozing with mystery and sexual tension, Next Door AKA Naboer is a nasty psychological thriller in the vein of Hitchcock and Lynch.
Cruising [1980]
Dark, brooding, and gritty, Cruising is a masterpiece, an underrated noir thriller following an undercover cop hunting a serial killer.