Top 10 Action Films on Murder Investigations

Description: Will Graham, an FBI profiler, must enlist the help of imprisoned serial killer Hannibal Lecter to catch another murderer. This film set the template for many psychological thrillers to follow.

Fact: It was the first film to feature Hannibal Lecter, before "The Silence of the Lambs."

Description: FBI agent Clarice Starling seeks the help of cannibalistic psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter to catch another serial killer. Its chilling atmosphere and psychological tension are unforgettable.

Fact: It is one of only three films to win the "Big Five" Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: This film follows two detectives as they hunt for a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives. Its dark, gritty atmosphere and psychological depth make it a standout in the genre.

Fact: The film's ending was kept secret from the cast until the last day of shooting to capture genuine reactions.

Description: Detective Alex Cross tracks a serial kidnapper known as "Casanova" who abducts women across the country. The film's intense chase and psychological profiling make it a gripping watch.

Fact: Morgan Freeman, who plays Alex Cross, reprised the role in the sequel "Along Came a Spider."

Description: Three very different cops in 1950s Los Angeles investigate a series of murders and corruption, uncovering layers of deceit in the city's underbelly.

Fact: The film was adapted from James Ellroy's novel and is often praised for its accurate depiction of the era.

Description: A quadriplegic ex-detective and a patrol cop team up to track down a serial killer in New York City. The film's unique premise of solving crimes from a bed adds a fresh twist to the genre.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Jeffery Deaver, which was the first in a series featuring the character Lincoln Rhyme.

Description: An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in Boston, leading to a complex web of deceit and murder.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film.

Description: Based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer, this film delves into the investigation by a cartoonist and two detectives, showcasing the frustration and obsession that can come with unsolved cases.

Fact: The film used actual letters sent by the Zodiac Killer, making the portrayal of the investigation extremely authentic.

Description: A disgraced journalist and a hacker with a troubled past team up to solve a decades-old disappearance, uncovering a web of murder and corruption. Its complex narrative and strong characters are highlights.

Fact: The film was a remake of the Swedish film based on the same novel, with David Fincher directing the English version.

Description: A slick defense attorney who operates out of his Lincoln Town Car takes on a high-profile case that leads him into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a killer.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Michael Connelly, who also wrote the "Harry Bosch" series.