Detective Films That Delve Into Hate

Description: A black detective from Philadelphia is reluctantly paired with a racist Southern sheriff to solve a murder, highlighting racial hate and prejudice in the American South.

Fact: The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It was groundbreaking for its time in addressing racial issues.

Description: Clarice Starling, an FBI agent, must delve into the mind of cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter to catch another killer, Buffalo Bill, whose hate for women drives his crimes.

Fact: It's one of only three films to win the "Big Five" Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: Two detectives hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi, revealing the darkest corners of human hate and depravity. The film's grim atmosphere and moral ambiguity make it a standout in the genre.

Fact: The film's ending was kept secret from the cast until the day it was shot. The word "seven" is never spoken in the movie.

Description: A group of criminals are drawn into a heist by the mysterious Keyser Söze, whose reputation for hate and vengeance precedes him. The film's twist ending explores the power of hate to manipulate and destroy.

Fact: The film was shot in only 35 days. Kevin Spacey won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role.

Description: Three LAPD officers, each with their own brand of hate and corruption, investigate a series of murders in 1950s Los Angeles, uncovering a web of deceit and violence.

Fact: The film was adapted from James Ellroy's novel. It was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning two.

Description: Leonard Shelby, driven by hate for the unknown killer of his wife, navigates his life with anterograde amnesia, piecing together clues through tattoos and Polaroids. The film's non-linear storytelling captures the essence of hate-fueled obsession.

Fact: The film was shot in reverse order to match the protagonist's memory loss. Christopher Nolan wrote the screenplay based on his brother's short story.

Description: When the daughter of one of three childhood friends is murdered, old wounds and deep-seated hate resurface, leading to a complex investigation that unravels the bonds of friendship and family.

Fact: Clint Eastwood directed and scored the film, and Sean Penn won an Oscar for his role. The film was shot in Boston, where the story is set.

Description: In this tale of betrayal and hate, a mole in the police department and an undercover cop in the mob navigate a deadly game of cat and mouse, fueled by mutual hatred and distrust.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film. It's a remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs."

Description: Based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer, this film follows the obsessive hunt for a murderer whose hate-filled taunts terrorize San Francisco. The film captures the frustration and hate that comes with an unsolved case.

Fact: The film was shot in the actual locations where the Zodiac Killer committed his crimes. David Fincher spent over 18 months researching the case.

Description: Lisbeth Salander, a hacker with a deep-seated hatred for those who abuse power, teams up with journalist Mikael Blomkvist to solve a decades-old disappearance. Their investigation uncovers a web of hate and corruption.

Fact: The film was originally a Swedish production in 2009, but this English version was directed by David Fincher. Rooney Mara won a Golden Globe for her role as Lisbeth.