Movies and TvShows featuring "noir-thriller" theme.
Louis Bloom, a con man desperate for work, becomes a crime journalist in L.A. Blurring the line between observer and participant, he becomes the star of his own story, using manipulation and unethical tactics to gain traction in the industry.
In this revenge thriller, a writer-director seeks revenge on criminals who have ruined his life. As he navigates the criminal underworld, he is faced with violence, betrayal, and police corruption. Set in England, this British noir explores themes of revenge, crime, and redemption.
Bad Education (2004) is a gripping and intense drama set in a Catholic boarding school in Madrid, Spain. The film explores themes of sexual identity, drug abuse, childhood trauma, and the corruption within the Catholic Church. The story follows an investigative journalist who uncovers a scandal involving a pedophile priest and his past relationships with the students. As the journalist delves deeper, he confronts his own personal demons and the dark secrets of the school. This thought-provoking film paints a disturbing picture of power, abuse, and the consequences of remaining silent.
In this film-noir crime thriller, a tough police detective is tasked with protecting a murder witness on a train trip. However, they soon find themselves being pursued by relentless assassins. As they race against time, they must navigate through deception, danger, and hidden identities to ensure their survival.
Nightwatch is a psychological drama that follows a night watchman who becomes entangled in a murder investigation. As he navigates the dark and twisty alleys of the city, he discovers shocking secrets and finds himself questioning his own sanity. With a blend of horror and thriller elements, Nightwatch keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as the plot unravels.
Coma is a mystery thriller about a young doctor who discovers a dark secret within her hospital. She uncovers a conspiracy involving the illegal organ trade, and must race against time to expose the truth before becoming the next victim.
Mika Kuroda is engaged to Toru Sakurai, a high-spec boy who works for a trading company. She pushes troublesome jobs to colleagues saying "I'm about to get married", and the girls in the company dislike it. Mitsutoshi Asai, a part-time job, is a good young man who helps with work without making an unpleasant face even when he sees Mika. One day, a message arrives from an eerie account to Mika, a hated girl in the company. Starting with that, mysterious events begin to occur around her. Mika receives a direct message as if her behaviour was being monitored, and a phone call at work calling her former fiancée "Hirose Kanata". On the other hand, her fiancé Toru suddenly approaches Hinata with a certain kick and has a relationship. But that was just the beginning of Hinata's horrifying revenge plan. A terrifyingly addictive revenge drama that takes place between five men and women. Gradually, the real faces and relationships of the mysterious characters are revealed.
A police detective in Japan investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman and uncovers a web of secrets and lies. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself confronting his own past and facing the dark underbelly of society.
When a nosy reporter witnesses a murder, an innocent man becomes the prime suspect in a murder trial. As the trial progresses, more evidence is revealed, casting doubt on the man's guilt. With the help of a young reporter, the man must prove his innocence and find the real killer.
In 'I Died a Thousand Times,' an ex-convict is coerced into attempting a dangerous heist in the high Sierras. Along the way, he forms unexpected relationships and encounters treachery that threatens his life. This film-noir crime thriller explores themes of unrequited love, dissension, and the lengths people will go to for redemption.
Johnny Gaddaar follows the story of a group of five individuals who plan a heist but things take a dangerous turn when a member of the group starts betraying them. The movie explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the consequences of their actions.
Undercurrent (1946) is a psychological thriller film-noir directed by Vincente Minnelli. The story revolves around a woman named Ann Hamilton who falls in love with two brothers, Alan and Michael Garroway. As Ann gets closer to uncovering the truth about the mysterious disappearance of Michael's previous wife, she becomes entangled in a dangerous web of secrets, jealousy, and murder. With uncanny resemblances, shocking revelations, and a suspenseful plot, Undercurrent keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
In Second Chance, a hitman finds himself on the run and must rescue a woman who is in danger. Set in a small town in Mexico, the movie takes viewers on a thrilling journey of suspense, crime, and drama. With its film-noir elements and daring rescues, Second Chance keeps audiences hooked from beginning to end.
Naked Alibi is a crime noir thriller about a police detective who finds himself accused of police brutality and must clear his name. As he investigates the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and betrayal that leads him to the real criminals.
In Storm Warning (1950), a reporter witnesses a murder committed by members of the Ku Klux Klan. She becomes a target of intimidation and must navigate a web of corruption to bring the culprits to justice.
Border Incident is a crime film noir thriller that explores the illegal immigration trade and the abuse suffered by Mexican migrant workers.
Crime in the Streets is a 1956 film that explores the harsh realities of poverty and gang violence in New York City. The story follows a group of juvenile delinquents who form a street gang, engaging in illegal activities and causing havoc in their neighborhood. The film delves into themes of anger, fear, and the consequences of premeditated murder. It sheds light on the struggles of the working-class residents living in slums and the efforts of a social worker to intervene and bring about change.
After being framed for a diamond theft, a female ex-convict goes on the run to prove her innocence. With the help of a parole officer and a diner waitress, she must navigate a dark web of betrayal and deception to find the truth before it's too late.
'Limbo' is about a jaded detective named Travis Hurley who arrives in a small Australian outback city to investigate a twenty-year-old unsolved homicide of a local Aboriginal woman. As he forms connections with the victim's broken family, Travis uncovers a series of difficult truths that shed light on the complexities of loss and injustice faced by First Nations Australians.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 2008 movie that follows the story of Dr. Henry Jekyll, a brilliant scientist who develops a serum that unleashes his dark alter ego, Mr. Hyde. As Hyde's violent and sadistic tendencies begin to take over, Jekyll must struggle to regain control before it's too late.