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Noir Movies

12 Angry Men Movie Review Recommendation

12 Angry Men [1957]

Thriller
If you like courtroom dramas and crime movies check out 12 Angry Men. It is flawlessly written and acted, but more importantly still very current.

Prisoners [2013]

Thriller
A slow-burn thriller with great visuals, a heavy atmosphere, an intriguing who-done-it story, and finally powerful performances from ensemble cast.
Dragged Across Concrete Movie 2018 Mel Gibson as Brett Ridgeman and Vince Vaughn as Anthony Lurasetti in an ambush

Dragged Across Concrete [2018]

Drama
Visceral and engaging, this slow-burner will leave you wanting more which is a great opportunity to check out the rest of Craig Zahler's work.
Detour 2016 Movie Desert scene

Detour [2016]

Thriller
Very engaging and intelligent road-trip movie about life and how choices we make take us onto unexpected paths. Or expected...
El Aura AKA The Aura 2005 Movie Scene Ricardo Darรญn as Taxidermista, Esteban Espinosa holding a gun in the forest after a heist

El Aura [2005]

Thriller
If you're looking for a different kind of a neo-noir thriller, 2005's El Aura is a perfect choice. Atmospheric and refreshing, it's a must-see.
Bullet to the Head 2012 Movie Scene Sylvester Stallone as James Bonomo firing a gun with his tattoos showing

Bullet to the Head [2012]

Action
Oozing testosterone, Bullet to the Head is an old-school action revenge movie with a great cast, a lot of style, and superb action scenes.
Catch 44 2011 Movie Scene Malin Akerman as Tes holding a gun in the diner

Catch .44 [2011]

Thriller
Trying so hard to imitate Tarantino/Ritchie's stylish crime masterpieces, Catch .44 ultimately turned out to be a barely watchable thriller.
The Big Bang 2011 Movie Scene Antonio Banderas as Ned Cruz surprised to see giant Robert Maillet as Anton The Pro Protopov walk into his office

The Big Bang [2010]

Thriller
The Big Bang is one of those stylish and casual neo-noir movies featuring an entertaining story, lively atmosphere, and a familiar cast.
Novocaine 2001 Movie Scene Steve Martin as Frank arguing with Scott Caan as Duane in his dentists office

Novocaine [2001]

Comedy
Featuring a familiar story of a man stuck in a rut revived by a pretty girl, Novocaine is a mildly amusing crime comedy with edgier Martin.
Blood Simple 1984 Movie Scene Dan Hedaya as Julian in the back of the nightclub with neon lights shining behind him

Blood Simple. [1984]

Thriller
Blood Simple is an effective noir thriller doubling as a small-town crime movie and featuring all of the trademark Coen Brothers goodies.
Gabriel [2007] Movie Review Recommendation

Gabriel [2007]

Horror
Gabriel is a gritty and atmospheric neo-noir indie fantasy movie with great visuals and acting. Think Sin City meets The Crow on a budget.
Give Em Hell Malone 2009 Movie Scene Thomas Jane as Malone holding a Mateba Model 6 Unica automatic revolver

Give ’em Hell, Malone [2009]

Action
Stylish, violent and fun, Give 'em Hell, Malone is an answer to the question of what happens when mix over-the-top action and noir setting.
Deep Cover 1992 Movie Laurence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum waiting by the car

Deep Cover [1992]

Thriller
Raw and gritty, In Too Deep is an undercover cop movie set in the hood with an authentic script, juicy atmosphere, and top performances.
Dark Country 2009 Movie Scene Thomas Jane as Dick holding a rock while Lauren German as Gina is standing next to a car

Dark Country [2009]

Thriller
Featuring stylish visuals, a nightmarish atmosphere, and a lot of potential, Dark Country is a flawed but very immersive noir experience
The Gray Man 2007 Movie Patrick Bauchau as Albert Fish taking Lexi Ainsworth as Grace Budd to an old house

The Gray Man [2007]

Thriller
Featuring an unsettling atmosphere and phenomenal performances, The Gray Man is a movie about one of the most disturbing serial killers that ever lived.
Red Rock West 1993 Movie Scene Nicolas Cage as Michael driving the car with a gun pointed to his head

Red Rock West [1993]

Thriller
Twisting and turning into a nihilistic neo-noir orgy of bizarre situations, schemes, and dark humor, Red Rock West is a fucking masterpiece.
8MM 1999 Movie Scene Nicolas Cage as Tom Welles holding a gun and screaming

8MM [1999]

Thriller
Visceral, dark, and brooding, 8MM is a captivating and subversive neo-noir masterpiece exploring themes the general public usually avoids.
Bringing Out The Dead 1999 Movie Scene Nicolas Cage as Frank Pierce paramedic during one of his interventions

Bringing Out the Dead [1999]

Thriller
Following a burned-out paramedic working night shifts, Bringing Out the Dead is an immersive, atmospheric, and fascinating character study.
Oldboy 2003 Movie Scene Choi Min-sik as Dae-su Oh laughing after beating up a hallway full of people

Oldboy [2003]

Action
Bleak, intense, and full of surprises, Oldboy is an exceedingly well-made and visually gripping neo-noir thriller.
Bad Lieutenant 1992 Movie Scene Harvey Keitel as Lieutenant holding a gun to two guys he just arrested in his car

Bad Lieutenant [1992]

Thriller
Drenched in alcohol and leveled with cocaine, Bad Lieutenant is an uncompromising masterpiece about power, corruption, and redemption.
A History of Violence 2005 Movie Scene Viggo Mortensen as Tom Stall holding a shotgun in front of his house with Maria Bello as Edie standing next to him

A History of Violence [2005]

Thriller
Deceptively simple and thoroughly engaging, A History of Violence is a subversive thriller about an American family living with a secret.
Max Payne 2008 Movie Scene Mark Wahlberg as Max Payne having hallucinations of giant flying demons from the drug he took

Max Payne [2008]

Action
Miscast, Max Payne is a visually appealing neo-noir movie based on a popular video game that failed to produce an engaging plot.