10 Movies & Shows Like Lou (2010)

Description: A chilling psychological horror-thriller that pairs a young FBI trainee with a brilliant but monstrous serial killer, creating a cat-and-mouse game filled with dread and suspense.

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

Description: A grim, stylized crime thriller that follows two detectives as they hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motif, culminating in a shocking, unforgettable climax.

Fact: The film's opening title sequence, designed by Kyle Cooper, is often cited as one of the greatest in cinema history.

Description: A psychological thriller set in a perpetually sunlit Alaskan town, where a detective's moral boundaries blur as he struggles with guilt and sleep deprivation while solving a murder.

Fact: The film is a remake of a 1997 Norwegian movie of the same name, but it significantly alters the protagonist's backstory and motivations.

Description: A deeply emotional and tragic crime drama that examines the ripple effects of childhood trauma and violence, with powerful performances and a somber, reflective tone.

Fact: The film's screenplay was adapted from Dennis Lehane's novel, which was partly inspired by the real-life disappearance of a childhood friend of the author.

Description: A haunting blend of crime drama and supernatural elements, focusing on a murdered girl watching over her family and killer from the afterlife, with a dreamlike, ethereal visual style.

Fact: The film's ethereal 'in-between' world was created using a combination of practical effects and digital animation to achieve its unique look.

Description: A meticulously detailed crime procedural that captures the obsession and paranoia surrounding an unsolved case, with a slow-burning tension and a focus on the toll it takes on those involved.

Fact: The film's production involved extensive research, including interviews with the real-life investigators and survivors of the Zodiac killer.

Description: A gripping, morally complex crime drama that explores themes of justice, vengeance, and the lengths a parent will go to protect their child, set against a bleak, wintry backdrop.

Fact: The film's screenplay was on the 'Black List' of best unproduced scripts in Hollywood for several years before being made.

Description: A dark, atmospheric thriller that delves into the investigation of a decades-old disappearance, blending psychological tension with a gritty, noir aesthetic.

Fact: The film's iconic opening sequence, featuring a cover of 'Immigrant Song' by Karen O, was directed by David Fincher and took months to perfect.

Description: A twist-filled psychological thriller that examines the dark underbelly of relationships and media manipulation, with a sharp, satirical edge and a haunting score.

Fact: The author of the original novel, Gillian Flynn, also wrote the screenplay, ensuring the film stayed true to the book's tone and themes.

Description: A tense, atmospheric crime thriller set in the snowy wilderness, exploring themes of loss, justice, and the harsh realities of life on a Native American reservation.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life statistics about the high number of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the U.S. and Canada.