10 Thrillers Like The Bone Collector (1999)

Description: A gripping psychological thriller that combines crime investigation with intense character studies, focusing on a young FBI trainee and a brilliant but insane serial killer.

Fact: It is one of only three films to win the 'Big Five' Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay. The character Hannibal Lecter only appears for about 16 minutes of the film.

Description: A dark, psychological crime thriller that delves into the minds of both the detectives and the killer, featuring gruesome murders with symbolic meanings.

Fact: The film's title refers to the seven deadly sins, which are the themes of the murders. The ending was so shocking that it was kept secret until the film's release.

Description: A psychological crime drama set in a remote location, focusing on a detective's moral dilemmas and deteriorating mental state while pursuing a killer.

Fact: The film is a remake of a Norwegian movie of the same name. The setting in Alaska, with its perpetual daylight, plays a crucial role in the story's tension.

Description: A haunting blend of crime drama and supernatural elements, following a murdered girl who watches over her family and killer from the afterlife.

Fact: The film's visual effects team created the afterlife sequences using a combination of practical effects and CGI. The story is based on a bestselling novel by Alice Sebold.

Description: A meticulous and suspenseful crime drama based on real-life events, exploring the obsession with catching a serial killer and the toll it takes on those involved.

Fact: The film's production was delayed because the director wanted to ensure every detail was accurate, even consulting with the real-life investigators. The Zodiac killer's identity remains unknown to this day.

Description: A tense and morally complex thriller about a father's desperate search for his missing daughter, blurring the lines between justice and vengeance.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to help the actors maintain the emotional intensity of their performances. The script was on the 'Black List' of best unproduced screenplays for years before being made.

Description: A gritty and intense mystery thriller featuring a brilliant but troubled hacker and a journalist uncovering dark family secrets and violent crimes.

Fact: The film's opening title sequence, set to a cover of 'Immigrant Song' by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, became iconic. The original Swedish version was released just two years prior to this adaptation.

Description: A slow-burning crime series that meticulously follows a single murder investigation, revealing the emotional and psychological impact on all involved.

Fact: The show was inspired by a Danish series called 'Forbrydelsen.' Each season covers one case, with the first season spanning 13 episodes for a single murder investigation.

Description: A twist-filled psychological thriller that explores themes of deception, media manipulation, and the dark sides of relationships, keeping viewers on edge throughout.

Fact: The author of the novel, Gillian Flynn, also wrote the screenplay, ensuring the film stayed true to the book. The film's twist was so well-guarded that even some cast members didn't know the full story until filming.

Description: A deeply atmospheric crime anthology series that explores dark, philosophical themes through its detectives' personal and professional struggles.

Fact: The first season was shot in just 100 days, a tight schedule for such a complex series. The show's title sequence, featuring a haunting song, won an Emmy for its design.