10 Movies & Shows Like Midnight in the Switchgrass

Description: A psychological horror-thriller that combines crime investigation with chilling character studies, focusing on a young FBI trainee's interactions with a brilliant but monstrous serial killer.

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

Description: A bleak, atmospheric crime thriller that follows two detectives as they track a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motif, featuring gruesome and thought-provoking violence.

Fact: The film's iconic opening title sequence, designed by Kyle Cooper, is often studied in film schools for its innovative use of typography and editing.

Description: A suspenseful crime thriller about a quadriplegic detective and his protege as they hunt down a serial killer, featuring forensic detail and dark, moody visuals.

Fact: The film is based on the first novel in Jeffery Deaver's Lincoln Rhyme series, which has since spawned multiple sequels.

Description: A psychological crime thriller set in a remote Alaskan town, where a detective's investigation is complicated by his own deteriorating mental state and moral ambiguity.

Fact: The film is a remake of a 1997 Norwegian movie of the same name, both sharing similar themes of guilt and paranoia.

Description: A haunting blend of crime drama and supernatural elements, following the aftermath of a young girl's murder from her perspective in the afterlife.

Fact: The novel it's based on was a massive bestseller, spending over a year on the New York Times Best Seller list.

Description: A meticulously detailed crime thriller based on real-life events, focusing on the hunt for a notorious serial killer and the obsession it breeds in those pursuing him.

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

Description: A tense, morally complex thriller about a father's desperate search for his missing daughter, blending elements of crime, mystery, and psychological drama.

Fact: The film's screenplay was featured on the Black List, an annual survey of the most liked unproduced scripts in Hollywood, before being made.

Description: A dark, gritty crime thriller that delves into the investigation of a serial killer, featuring intense psychological tension and graphic violence.

Fact: The film is based on the bestselling novel by Stieg Larsson, which was originally published posthumously. The Swedish title translates to 'Men Who Hate Women,' reflecting its feminist themes.

Description: A psychological thriller that explores themes of manipulation, deception, and the dark underbelly of human relationships, with a strong focus on crime and investigation.

Fact: The film's twist-heavy plot was kept tightly under wraps during production, with even some cast members not receiving the full script to prevent leaks.

Description: A grim, atmospheric crime drama set in a harsh, snowy landscape, centering on the investigation of a murder 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.