The Getaway [1972]
Lean and mean, The Getaway is a masterpiece of neo-noir, a gritty crime thriller oozing with authenticity and full of anti-heroes.
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The French Connection [1971]
Despite its flaws, The French Connection remains a highly immersive neo-noir near-masterpiece set on the gritty streets of New York City.
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.
Sex Is Zero [2002]
Sex is Zero is an absolutely unhinged and refreshing South Korean college sex comedy full of nudity, gross-out scenes, and toilet humor.
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.
Hostiles [2017]
Visually stunning and emotionally compelling, Hostiles is a brooding western exploring thought-provoking themes and tortured characters.
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.
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.
Primal Fear [1996]
Full of twists, Primal Fear is a gripping and entertaining legal thriller bolstered by excellent performances and controversial topics.
Thief [1981]
Featuring a timeless neo-noir aesthetic, Thief is not just a gritty crime thriller inspired by true events but also a gripping character study.
Incoming [2024]
Following a familiar raunchy teen comedy recipe ala Superbad, Incoming is a hilarious one-wild-night party movie featuring all the good stuff.
The Substance [2024]
Grotesquely juicy, cynically funny, and subversively erotic, The Substance is a body horror character study exploring our bizarre society.