Top 10 Crime Films with Long Investigations

Description: A Dutch thriller where a man's girlfriend disappears at a rest stop, and his obsessive search for her leads to a chilling confrontation with her abductor, exploring themes of obsession and control.

Fact: The film was remade in Hollywood in 1993 with Kiefer Sutherland, but the original remains critically acclaimed for its psychological depth.

Description: FBI agent Clarice Starling seeks the help of incarcerated cannibalistic psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter to catch another serial killer, leading to a psychological cat-and-mouse game.

Fact: This film 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, one a seasoned veteran and the other a rookie, as they track a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi, leading to a dark and twisted investigation.

Fact: The ending was kept secret from most of the cast and crew to preserve the shock value, and the film's title is stylized as "Se7en" to reflect the theme of the seven deadly sins.

Description: A group of criminals are brought together for a heist, but when things go wrong, the investigation leads to the legendary criminal mastermind Keyser Söze, whose existence is shrouded in mystery.

Fact: The film's twist ending has become one of the most famous in cinema history, and Kevin Spacey won an Academy Award for his performance.

Description: Set in the 1950s, this film explores the corrupt underbelly of Los Angeles as three very different cops investigate a series of murders, leading to a complex web of deceit and intrigue.

Fact: The film was adapted from James Ellroy's novel and won two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Kim Basinger.

Description: Clint Eastwood directs this tale of childhood friends whose lives are forever changed by a tragic event, leading to a murder investigation that tests their bonds and uncovers dark secrets.

Fact: The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, winning two, including Best Actor for Sean Penn.

Description: David Fincher's "Zodiac" delves into the real-life investigation of the Zodiac Killer, spanning decades as detectives and journalists try to piece together the puzzle of this elusive murderer.

Fact: The film was based on Robert Graysmith's books about the Zodiac Killer, and Fincher spent years researching the case, even consulting with real-life investigators.

Description: Two private investigators are hired to find a missing girl in Boston, leading them through a maze of lies, corruption, and moral dilemmas in this adaptation of Dennis Lehane's novel.

Fact: This was Ben Affleck's directorial debut, and his brother Casey Affleck starred in the film.

Description: When his daughter and her friend go missing, a father takes matters into his own hands, leading to a parallel investigation by a detective with his own demons, creating a tense and emotional journey.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to capture the emotional intensity of the characters' experiences.

Description: Based on Stieg Larsson's novel, this film follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate a 40-year-old disappearance, uncovering a web of secrets and corruption.

Fact: The film was directed by David Fincher, who also directed "Zodiac," and the Swedish version of the film was released in 2009, making this an English-language adaptation.