Top 10 Crime Thrillers to Watch

Description: An FBI agent enlists the help of a cannibalistic psychiatrist to catch another serial killer, leading to a psychological game of cat and mouse that delves deep into the minds of both the hunter and the hunted.

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 Adapted Screenplay.

Description: Quentin Tarantino's debut film focuses on a group of criminals who must figure out which one of them is the police informant after a botched robbery. Its non-linear storytelling and dialogue are iconic.

Fact: The film was made on a budget of just $

Description: A classic cat-and-mouse game between a meticulous bank robber and an equally determined detective, "Heat" is renowned for its realistic portrayal of criminal life and its iconic diner scene.

Fact: The film features a real-life bank robbery expert, Chuck Adamson, who served as a consultant. The famous diner scene was improvised by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.

Description: A detective duo investigates a series of murders inspired by the seven deadly sins, leading to a dark and twisted exploration of human depravity and justice.

Fact: The film's ending was kept secret from most of the cast and crew to preserve its shock value. The movie was originally titled "Seven."

Description: Known for its twist ending, this film revolves around a group of criminals who are brought together for a heist, only to find themselves entangled in a larger, more sinister plot involving the mysterious Keyser Söze.

Fact: The film's script was originally written as a spec script by Christopher McQuarrie. Kevin Spacey won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role.

Description: This film explores the parallel lives of an undercover cop and a mole in the police department, both trying to expose each other while infiltrating the Irish mob in Boston. Its intricate plot and character development make it a quintessential crime thriller.

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

Description: A private investigator and his girlfriend search for a missing child in Boston, uncovering layers of corruption and moral dilemmas that challenge their own ethics and the concept of justice.

Fact: This was Ben Affleck's directorial debut. The film was adapted from the novel by Dennis Lehane, who also wrote "Mystic River."

Description: While not strictly a crime thriller, this film features the criminal mastermind, The Joker, whose chaotic actions challenge Batman's moral code, making it a thrilling exploration of crime and justice.

Fact: Heath Ledger posthumously won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as The Joker. The film was the first comic book movie to win an Oscar for acting.

Description: This Coen Brothers' masterpiece follows a hunter who stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong, leading to a relentless pursuit by a psychopathic hitman. The film's tension and moral complexity are unmatched.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Javier Bardem's character, Anton Chigurh, was inspired by real-life hitmen.

Description: Set in Boston, this film follows a group of bank robbers who are forced to confront their pasts and the law when one of their heists goes wrong, leading to an intense chase and personal redemption.

Fact: Ben Affleck, who directed and starred in the film, grew up in the neighborhood where the story is set. The film was shot on location in Boston.