10 Shows & Movies Like Christmas Crime Story

Description: A masterful blend of psychological horror and crime thriller, featuring a young FBI trainee seeking the help of a brilliant but insane cannibal to catch another serial killer.

Fact: The film is one of only three to win the 'Big Five' Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay. Hannibal Lecter's iconic mask was inspired by a Japanese Noh theater mask.

Description: A dark and disturbing crime thriller about two detectives tracking a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motif, filled with intense psychological horror.

Fact: The film's title is stylized as 'Se7en' to reflect the killer's obsession with the number seven. The infamous 'box scene' was kept secret from the actors until filming to capture genuine reactions.

Description: A psychological thriller set in a perpetually sunlit Alaskan town, where a detective's moral boundaries blur as he investigates a murder while battling his own guilt.

Fact: The film is a remake of a 1997 Norwegian movie of the same name. The setting's constant daylight plays a crucial role in the protagonist's deteriorating mental state.

Description: A haunting crime drama exploring themes of trauma, revenge, and community, with a deeply emotional and tragic narrative.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane. Clint Eastwood directed it, marking one of his most critically acclaimed works outside of the Western genre.

Description: A meticulous and suspenseful account of the hunt for the Zodiac Killer, blending true crime with psychological depth and investigative detail.

Fact: The film is based on the real-life Zodiac Killer case, which remains unsolved. Director David Fincher spent years researching the case to ensure accuracy.

Description: A dark and gripping thriller about a father's desperate search for his missing daughter, blending moral dilemmas with intense investigative drama.

Fact: The film's screenplay was featured on the 2009 Black List, an annual survey of the most liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. It marked the first collaboration between director Denis Villeneuve and cinematographer Roger Deakins.

Description: A gritty mystery involving a journalist and a hacker uncovering dark family secrets, set in a cold, bleak environment that enhances the story's tension.

Fact: The film is an American adaptation of the Swedish novel by Stieg Larsson. The opening title sequence, set to a cover of 'Immigrant Song' by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, became iconic.

Description: A chilling crime thriller set against a snowy backdrop, featuring a detective unraveling a series of gruesome murders with a psychological edge.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Jo Nesbø, part of the popular Harry Hole series. Despite its star-studded cast, it received largely negative reviews upon release.

Description: A psychological thriller that delves into media manipulation and the complexities of marriage, with a narrative full of twists and turns.

Fact: The film's screenplay was written by Gillian Flynn, who also authored the novel it's based on. It was one of the highest-grossing films of

Description: A tense, atmospheric crime drama set in a harsh winter landscape, focusing on the investigation of a murder with deep emotional and societal undertones.

Fact: The film was written and directed by Taylor Sheridan, known for his work on Sicario and Hell or High Water. It was inspired by real-life cases of missing Native American women.