10 Midnight Crime Movies You Can’t Miss

Description: Michael Mann's epic crime drama unfolds largely at night, following a meticulous bank robber and the detective obsessed with catching him, culminating in a famous downtown LA shootout.

Fact: The film's bank heist scene was meticulously planned with real-life criminals to ensure authenticity. Al Pacino and Robert De Niro share the screen for the first time in this film.

Description: A detective from Los Angeles, investigating a murder in Alaska, where the midnight sun plays tricks with his mind, leading to sleepless nights and moral dilemmas.

Fact: The film was shot in British Columbia, Canada, to replicate the Alaskan setting. Al Pacino's character's insomnia was induced by the constant daylight.

Description: A taxi driver unwittingly becomes the accomplice to a hitman's spree in Los Angeles, with much of the action taking place during the city's nocturnal hours.

Fact: Tom Cruise's character was originally written for Robert De Niro. The film was shot in sequence to capture the natural progression of the night.

Description: Martin Scorsese's tale of moles in the Massachusetts State Police and the Irish mob, with many scenes set in the dark, gritty streets of Boston.

Fact: The film is a remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs." It won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Description: Two private detectives search for a missing girl in Boston, with the investigation taking them through the city's darker, nocturnal underbelly.

Fact: This was Ben Affleck's directorial debut. Casey Affleck, who plays one of the detectives, is Ben's brother.

Description: This iconic film features Batman's battle against the chaotic Joker in Gotham City, with many pivotal scenes occurring under the cover of night, enhancing the tension and unpredictability.

Fact: Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker won him a posthumous Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. The film was shot in IMAX, giving it a unique visual depth.

Description: A Hollywood stunt driver moonlights as a getaway driver, with the film's neon-lit night scenes adding to its stylish, noir aesthetic.

Fact: The film's soundtrack, featuring Cliff Martinez's score, was critically acclaimed for enhancing the movie's atmosphere. Ryan Gosling did many of his own stunts.

Description: A group of bank robbers in Boston, with their heists often planned and executed under the cover of night, leading to intense, shadowy confrontations.

Fact: Ben Affleck, who also directed, grew up in the area where the film is set, giving it an authentic feel. The film was shot on location in Boston.

Description: A chilling look at the world of freelance crime journalism, where the protagonist's nocturnal activities blur the lines between observer and participant.

Fact: Jake Gyllenhaal lost 30 pounds for the role to portray the gaunt, intense character. The film was shot in Los Angeles, capturing the city's eerie nighttime ambiance.

Description: A chilling noir thriller about a preacher with "LOVE" and "HATE" tattooed on his knuckles, hunting for hidden money, with scenes set in the dead of night.

Fact: This was Charles Laughton's only directorial effort. The film was initially a box office failure but has since become a cult classic.