The Last Victim [2021]
Giving off strong True Detective vibes, The Last Victim is a highly immersive, intelligent, and thought-provoking neo-noir thriller.
Small Town Crime Movies
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia [2011]
Despite its slower tempo, Once Upon a Time in Anatolia is a captivating experience using a murder investigation to talk about life and death.
I See You [2019]
If you’re looking for an entertaining and clever serial killer thriller, I See You will do the job just fine despite its rocky start.
Small Town Crime [2017]
Featuring a breezy atmosphere, familiar story, and a great cast, Small Town Crime is your standard-issue crime thriller with a noir vibe.
Clay Pigeons [1998]
Clay Pigeons is an entertaining and perhaps too breezy crime comedy with bizarre characters, situations, and an awesome cast.
Cold in July [2014]
Full of twists and surprises, Cold in July is a slow-burning and very immersive neo-noir thriller with authentic and believable characters.
Cop Car [2015]
What would you do if you found an abandoned cop car on the outskirts of the small town where almost nothing happens? I know, me too…
The Living [2014]
Deep, dark, and brooding, The Living is one of the few good indie movies exploring small-town crime with superb character development.
The Dry [2020]
There’s something strangely comforting in these small-town murder mystery movies. And The Dry, based on a novel and starring Eric Bana is no exception.
Shimmer Lake [2017]
Telling its story backward, Shimmer Lake is an effective small-town crime thriller about a botched heist with a smart script and a lot of dark humor.
La Ragazza Nella Nebbia AKA The Girl in the Fog [2017]
Refreshing and with a beautiful setting, The Girl in the Fog is an Italian who-done-it mystery following a disappearance of a young girl in a small town.
Calibre [2018]
Set in a picturesque and imposing Scotland rural countryside, Calibre is an old-school thriller that puts you in the shoes of two city boys in trouble.