Crime Films/Series 💜 (1910 views, 77 replies)

This is dedicated to all the crime fans out there - both registered members and others who have not registered yet, but still check my threads. I will add all of my favourites to this thread from true-crime series, documentaries to all things crime based Films/Series. It's going to be a very long thread. Please do feel free to add onto it otherwise I don't mind doing so myself. I will continue to add more and more, when I have the time. Enjoy! 💜

If you do add on to this thread, please add the title, link and description to the film/series that you are sharing here. It makes it easier for others to find it. Thanks!

I will begin with one of my all time favourites here:

The Killing (2011-2014)

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A police investigation, the saga of a grieving family, and a Seattle mayoral campaign all interlock after the body of 17-year-old Rosie Larsen is found in the trunk of a submerged car.
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Starring: Mireille Enos, Annie Corley, Tom Butler, Seth Isaac Johnson, Evan Bird, Liam James, Jamie Anne Allman, Eric Ladin, Kristin Lehman, Brent Sexton, Michelle Forbes, Bill Campbell, Joel Kinnaman

If you somehow never seen this series - it's an absolute must watch!! 10/10 for sure.
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In no particular order, here is another one of my faves:

Mindhunter (2017)

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In the late 1970s two FBI agents expand criminal science by delving into the psychology of murder and getting uneasily close to all-too-real monsters.


Starring: Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Hannah Gross, Sonny Valicenti, Anna Torv, Cotter Smith

This is a newer added crime based movie that I recently enjoyed watching:

The Clovehitch Killer (2018)

A picture-perfect family is shattered when the work of a serial killer hits too close to home. Dylan McDermott stars in this chilling portrait of all-American evil. dosmovies.com/watch_movie/The_Clovehitch.... Starring: Charlie Plummer, Mike Cortese, Sarah Cleveland, Mercedes Carter, Lea Hutton Beasmore, Lance Chantiles-Wertz, Brenna Sherman, Madisen Beaty, Samantha Mathis, Dylan McDermott

Great topic EUNOIA, hopefully some crime fans will chime in. A recent show by Netflix I just enjoyed was made in Denmark. Be aware it does require reading English subtitles. It's the standard European 6 episodes in length so it's easily binge-able in a long night:

Warrior (2018)

A war veteran plagued by guilt over his final mission teams up with his best friend's widow to infiltrate a dangerous Copenhagen biker gang. dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Warrior....

One that started recently on the British channel ITV is called...

Dark Heart (2018)

The season is broken down into 2 episodes per case and the first case was already aired in 2016 as a one off special.

Detective inspector Will Wagstaffe fights crime tirelessly, his way to deal with the murder of his parents, which he never got quite over even if he just lived longer without them than with them. This is the story that continues throughout the series and we find out he has a single mother sister with a teenage son and an Italian boyfriend.

The leading actor is not always mister nice guy but comes across as upright and looks after his own. Worth a watch especially for his sister (Charlotte Riley) who was recently in Press (2018)

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I caught my son watching this on Netflix a couple of months ago, so I sat down and I thoroughly enjoyed it AGAIN, as I had watched it in the original weekly installment version.

River (2014)

I was drawn to the series initially as I am a fan of Nicola Walker and Eddie Marsden but the real star of the show has to be Stellan Skarsgård as Det. John River who manages to run the gamut of emotions during his journey in search for the truth, at times without uttering a single word. The chemistry between him and Jackie 'Stevie' Stevenson (Nicola Walker) is quite amazing and Eddie Marsden is in top form with some wonderful dialogue.

I would definitely describe it as crime/thriller with shades of horror and some WTFs to boot. I really couldn't recommend this more for storyline and a fantastic ensemble of actors (Lesley Manville - Oscar nominated 2018 for Phantom Thread and Adeel Akhtar turning in a very touching, human performance as the new cop on the job)
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If you are a fan of the genre you won't be disappointed. If you are not then you will not get a better introduction than this. It is a six parter 9.5/10

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I am putting this here even though it may be considered as a sub-genre of the Crime/Thriller/Drama series.

Condor 2018

I still have good memories of the Robert Redford and Sydney Pollack film "Three days of the Condor" from 1975 although I saw it in 1979 at school. I believe this was the first film I had seen which really challenged me to understand what was going on as we are given the POV of icon Robert Redford (who I imagined looked strangely like my older brother). These were strange times in Washington and I suppose the film reflected this.

This series brings the film up to date with muslim terrorists and chemical warfare and expands the story (obviously). Some quality heavyweight actors (William Hurt & Mira Sorvino) are being tight lipped and shady and a sense that no one can be trusted is carried through the first episode. We follow CIA analyst Joe Turner journey through an attack and later a "cat and mouse game" full of treachery and treason with double and triple-cross utilised to their full extent, along with a global disaster looming. ... I was not disappointed. A solid 9/10 if you like your spy dramas .
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Although this new Irish series is not on this site yet I am sure it will be soon after this post.

Blood (2018) follows Cat Hogan, an isolated woman on the run from her past, a past she is forced to confront when the sudden ‘accidental' death of her mother, Mary, draws her back to the family she has spent the last ten years trying to avoid. Her suspicions start to mount against her father, when she begins to notice discrepancies in his stories.

The first episode looks promising as I have watched it elsewhere and there's nothing like a good crime show from the homeland.

Enjoy!

Thirteen (2016) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Thirteen/?re.... Ivy Moxam steps out of an ordinary house, on an ordinary street, on an ordinary day. Ivy hasn't been seen for thirteen years, she was kidnapped in 2003 at the age of thirteen.

TV-MA | 1h | Crime , Drama , Mystery

www.imdb.com/title/tt5159916/

Stars: Jodie Comer, Valene Kane, Richard Rankin

Chiming in to let you know about the best series on 2M since god knows when.

And speaking of Jody Comer, she pops up in this series, along with the fabulous Sandra Oh, as they pit their wits against each other, while bodies get strewn by the wayside. Developed for television by the incredibly talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge (of Fleabag fame) from the Villanelle novellas by Luke Jennings, I so hope this keeps going as Comer literally eats every scene she is in.

The humour is dark and witty and the violence is violent. These are bad ass ladies in a Jason Bourne world and they handle themselves to perfection. And having Fiona Shaw in the mix is just a big fat bonus for all concerned. If there is one series you need to watch over the festive season, make it this one. At eight episodes, you will not be asking for your time nor money back.

Killing Eve 2018

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I am killing one bird with two stones by posting the same film on two threads. (For more details see dosmovies.com/forum/thread/Favourite-Chr.... )

This screenplay was penned by Curtis Hanson, who would later be responsible for L.A. Confidential and stars two of my favourite actors, Elliot Gould and Christopher Plummer who are on top form here. It is a bank heist thriller set during the Christmas period but not everything goes to plan. Tense, twisty and terribly intelligent with the added bonus of an early appearance by John Candy, this film won’t disappoint.

And Toronto looks great also.

The Silent Partner

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A Sergio Leone classic with DeNiro and Morricone ... sublime

Once Upon a Time in America

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True crime junkie Not sure where to request so here I go ..

The Innocent Man

The story of Ron Williamson, a man who sat on Oklahoma's death row for 11 years for a crime he didn't commit. Based on John Grisham's "The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town."
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Secrets of the Morgue

Secrets of the Morgue: Series exploring high-profile murder cases from the perspective of the medical examiner, as they work alongside homicide detectives to serve justice.
No IMDb yet, here's the trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPdX-5HW...

Thanks .. I've seen the first ep .. just wanted to follow them and put in favorites since I use this site the most. There's so many threads in the forum, not sure where to post this. Anyone have a lin for the correct thread for requests? TIA

"The Staircase: An American Murder Mystery" (2018) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/The_Staircas.... Michael Iver Peterson, an American novelist convicted in 2003 of murdering his second wife, Kathleen, sees his life go under the microscope in this award winning true crime series by Netflix. A new trial which began on May 8, 2017, delivered surpise twists.

A few random crime Movies Based On True Stories


“A Killing In A Small Town” 1990

“A Season in Purgatory” 1996 movie inspired by Martha Moxley

“Beyond Obsession” 1994 movie based on Joyce Aparo & Karin Aparo

“Bobbi Kristina” 2017 movies based on Bobbi Kristina & Whitney Houston

“Flint” 2017 movie based on Flint, Michigan water crisis

“Hit and Run” 1999

“I Am Elizabeth Smart” 2017 movie based on kidnap victim Elizabeth Smart

“My Neighbor’s Keeper” 2007 movie based on Doreen Erbert & William Michael Dennis

“Murder in Greenwich” 2002 movie based on Michael Skakel/Martha Moxley

“Murder in New Hampshire” 1991 movie based on Pam Smart/Greg Smart murder

“No One Would Tell” 2018 movie based on 1996 movie (Amy Carnevale & Jamie Fuller)

“Psycho Wedding Crasher” 2017

“Student Seduction” 2003 inspired by teacher Beth Friedman
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“The Elizabeth Smart Story” 2003 movie based on Elizabeth Smart

“The Killing Secret” (The Secret) 1997

“The Longest Night” 1972

“Terror in the Woods” 2018 movie inspired Slenderman/Anissa Weier, Morgan Geyser

“To Love, Honor, and Betray” 1999

“Too Close To Home” 1997

“Trapped Sisters” 2017

“Wife, Mother, Murderer: The Marie Hilley Story” (1991)

“83 Hours Till Dawn"
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The Lake Erie Murders (2018) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/The_Lake_Eri.... Ominously named for its violent and unpredictable nature, Lake Erie borders four states and parts of Canada - and is home to some dark and deadly crimes. In a new programming event for Investigation Discovery, viewers are brought to the edge of the water exploring murder cases in the region, kicking off with a three-hour investigation into the 1989 kidnapping and murder of a 10-year-old girl in the special THE LAKE ERIE MURDERS: WHO KILLED AMY MIHALJEVIC? Still an unsolved murder with an active investigation, Amy Mihaljevic's story continues to haunt the region and remains a source of intrigue and speculation. The special takes viewers through the facts of the case and painstakingly follows how each lead was exhausted and how suspects were dismissed one by one. In a chilling revelation, the special also features multiple women with stories similar to Amy's when they were also young girls, who have chosen to remain anonymous due to the fear that the abductor is still out there.
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In Defense Of (2018) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/In_Defense_O.... Docuseries examining the challenges attorneys face defending their infamously accused clients.

The ABC Murders
Crime, Drama, Mystery | TV Mini-Series (2018– ) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/The_ABC_Murd.... Set in the 1930s, a time when Britain is dangerously divided and suspicion and hatred are on the rise, the story sees Poirot face a serial killer known only as A.B.C. As the body count rises, the only clue is a copy of The ABC Railway Guide at each crime scene. Poirot's investigations are continuously thwarted by an enemy determined to outsmart him. If Poirot is to match his nemesis, then everything about him will be called into question: his authority, his integrity, his past and his identity.

"Luther" (2010) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Luther/?ref=.... A crime drama series starring Idris Elba as a near-genius murder detective whose brilliant mind can't always save him from the dangerous violence of his passions.

"Susan Powell: An ID Murder Mystery" dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Susan_Powell.... When Susan Powell vanishes without a trace, her husband claims to have no idea what happened. But many feel he may have had a hand in her disappearance. As her family searches for answers, the tale takes a tragic turn that no one sees coming.

[SPOILER]There's several new true-crime series that I would like to add to this thread that I have watched elsewhere but they are not on TM yet so I will wait...

I have to heap praise on one of my new true crime shows, it's "Real Detectives" and while many of these types of shows can have some horrendous reenactment actors "Real Detectives" has found a good group of actors to draw from. By far the best True Crime Reemactors that I have seen. S01E01 stars movie actor Michael Madsen who has starred in too many movies to list but include Thelma & Louise, Reservoir Dogs, Wyatt Earp, Species, Mulholland Falls, Donnie Brasco, both Kill Bills and MANY MORE! Season 2 kicks off with the male lead actor from the original Final Destination movie, Devon Sawa. I hate to build up something too much because it always seems to disappoint....so I'll just say it's good & I enjoyed all 16 episode in 2 seasons! dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Real_Detecti....

Someone said that if you like Real Detective you'll also love The Case That Still Haunts Me, so I'm off to check out The Detectives & The Case That Still Haunts Me, thanks again!

"The Interrogation Room" dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/The_Interrog.... Will not only explore all facets of crime but will give viewers a look at the clever tactics used by detectives to obtain criminal confessions. The audience will be able to step into the rooms with detectives and suspects and listen, verbatim, to the chilling conversations that end with convictions.

"Buried in the Backyard" dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Buried_in_th.... For most people, the backyard, and the backyards of their neighborhood, are safe havens, places where children can play and families and friends can gather. But sometimes there is something sinister lurking beneath the well-trimmed hedges and fences. This series focuses on true-crime stories where the victim was found buried in the most unsuspecting of places, the backyard. However, finding the remains is only the beginning, and each episode will follow the police investigation from discovering the body to identifying it, determining cause of death and who committed the murder.

"Dead of Winter" (2019) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Dead_of_Wint.... Haunting true tales of murder set in stark wintry conditions; from a body frozen in the snow to a woman who vanishes in an icy wilderness, each mystery unfolds in winter's eerie silence.

"I am a Killer" (2018) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/I_am_a_Kille.... Follows Death Row inmates, who tell the story of how they ended up there.

Brilliant and raw docu-series interviewing death row inmates who open up to speak their truths on the crimes they have committed without acting innocent. This is a very emotional film that shines light from all sides of each story and really gives a deeper understanding to criminal minds, victims, faults in the system, and discusses the motives and circumstances behind selected death-sentence cases. It's sad, interesting, informative and totally binge-worthy material for all true-crime fans. I recommend this and give it 5/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thanks Netflix!

"Weird City" (2019) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Weird_City/?.... A look at the life and people living in a futuristic town called Weird.

A comedy/scifi- anthology. Sort of like a quirky version of Black Mirror.

The cast is amazing - full of familiar faces and some of the best ever are in this.

The episodes are also very short so the entire season can be binge-watched very quickly.

Thanks YouTube Originals for creating this!

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Good luck

"The Price of Duty" dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/The_Price_of.... follows dedicated detectives from across the country as they recount their stories of complex cases that have emotionally impacted and changed their lives forever.

"Body Cam" dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Body_Cam/?re.... Body Cam gives viewers their own eyewitness look at the life-or-death instant decisions of policework, as told by officers' own body camera footage. Offering an immersive portrayal of life on the streets, Body Cam engages a unique storytelling technique combining the body camera footage with first-hand accounts to virtually place viewers in harrowing moments as the suspense builds and the tension rises. Each episode tells multiple stories of those who vowed to protect and serve in unflinching detail, offering viewers their own personal perspective of officers in life-threatening circumstances. From domestic disputes to ambushes and traffic stops gone dangerously awry, Body Cam profiles just how quickly seemingly routine situations can escalate into tragic altercations.

"Welcome To Murdertown" dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Welcome_To_M.... A look at a number of murder cases in small communities that went cold before witnesses come forward years later.

It's 1933 and the English are complaining about and protesting against immigrants (anyone for Brexit yet?).

Hercule Poirot is older now and doesn't have the same clout among Scotland Yard. He has been forced to make a living selling his powers of deduction at aristocratic birthday parties and vanity keeps him dying his goatee black. Age has caught up and he has slowed down. But not the "little grey matter", thank God. He faces an intimate killer who taunts him by sending him letters about his killings. Enough said.

As usual, the BBC are king when it comes to Christie but the choice of John Malkovich may be surprising as he does not typify the Belgian sleuth from previous outings (the fantastic David Suchet or the late, great Albert Finney) who gave an energy that the aging Poirot is lacking.

But everyone grows old and the friendless immigrant must work alone while being hampered by the police force he once enlightened. The plot will keep you guessing and amused. A delightfully sinsiter tale.
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The ABC Murders

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"Mark of a Killer" (2019) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/The_Mark_of_.... Examines the disturbing behaviors of serial killers. Step into the minds of some of the worst serial killers to date as they taunt law enforcement. Some of these killers get a perverse gratification by habitually stealing mementos from murder scenes, including things like shoes, jewelry, keys, and even body parts. All of these stolen things are meant to taunt the investigators while the killers build up their notoriety. The killers often leave trademark clues behind as a way to mark something that was theirs, but the investigators often use these as clues to find them.

"Lorena" (2019) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Lorena/?ref=.... From Executive Producer Jordan Peele, this four-part docuseries investigates the events of 1993, where Lorena Bobbitt sliced off her husband's penis after years of abuse. John and Lorena Bobbitt's stories exploded into a 24-hour news cycle. She became a national joke, her suffering ignored by the male-dominated press. But as John spiraled downward, Lorena found strength in the scars of her ordeal.


A well done 4 part docuseries true-crime - a must see!

They show his chopped p3n1s a few times throughout this show and that may be disturbing to some. There are no warnings when it appears. Just thought I would share.

The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/The_Disappea.... The story of Madeleine McCann, the young girl who went missing while on holiday in Portugal.

"Arctic Circle" dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Arctic_Circl.... Arctic Circle is set in the unforgiving polar region, amidst the icy landscapes of Finnish Lapland. After Nina Kautsalo, a Finnish police officer, finds a dying prostitute in an old cabin in the wilderness, the ensuing criminal investigation takes a surprise twist when a deadly virus is discovered in the prostitute's blood. However, when Thomas Lorenz, a German virologist, travels to Lapland to investigate the virus, he and Nina suddenly find themselves in the middle of an exceedingly unusual criminal investigation.

"The Atlanta Child Murders" dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/The_Atlanta_.... Between 1979 and 1981 29 African American children went missing and were found dead in Atlanta. Till this day, no person has been tried for these murders and the killer has never been confirmed.

I watched this yesterday elsewhere and thought it was worth sharing with other true-crime fans.
Enjoy :)

Please do feel free to share your recommendations as well :)

The Murder of Charlene Downes ( 2019 ) True crime documentary series following the disappearance of 14-year-old Charlene from her home in Blackpool in 2003, with unprecedented access to Charlene's friends, family, suspects and police. The information the police received would unveil what was considered to be Britain's first grooming gang scandal.

More "Crime Films/Series" Coming soon!

It's been a minute since I have added onto this thread and I've lots more to share with members here.

I will try to do so soon with a NEW thread!

In the meantime, Bookmark this and add to your playlists. Feel free to also add your recommendations.

Cheers!


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★★★★★

In the Shadow of the Moon (2019) dosmovies.com/watch_movie/In_the_Shadow_.... In 1988, Philadelphia police officer Thomas Lockhart (Boyd Holbrook), hungry to become a detective, begins tracking a serial killer who mysteriously resurfaces every nine years. But when the killer's crimes begin to defy all scientific explanation, Locke's obsession with finding the truth threatens to destroy his career, his family, and possibly his sanity.

Starring: Boyd Holbrook, Ryan Allen, Rachel Keller, Sarah Dugdale, Quincy Kirkwood, Al Maini, Rudi Dharmalingam, Michael C. Hall, Bokeem Woodbine, Cleopatra Coleman

Genres: Crime | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

I hope you enjoy this as much as I have.
Cheers!!

★★★★★

and for TRUE-CRIME ...

The Murder Tapes (2019) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/The_Murder_T.... Homicide investigations unfold through taped footage in Investigation Discovery's true-crime series The Murder Tapes. The series provides an up-close perspective of murder cases, including footage from the initial crime scene investigations via body cam, home security tapes, and interrogation room tapes. The footage is interwoven with present-day interviews from friends, family and law enforcement directly involved in the investigations.

Extremely well done + must watch...
Cheers!

★★★★★

Unbelievable (2019) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Unbelievable.... Based on the true story of Marie, a teenager who was charged with lying about having been raped, and the two female detectives who followed the path to the truth.

I also recommend watching this documentary after "Unbelievable" as it relates to the topic at hand (rape) and is quite shocking:

I Am Evidence dosmovies.com/watch_movie/I_Am_Evidence/.... An investigation into the way sexual assault cases are handled by police departments across the United States.


Cheers!

5 more recommendations here:

• dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Murder_in_th....

• dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Unbelievable....

• dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/A_Confession....

• dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/The_Murder_T....

• dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Why_We_Hate/....

Enjoy!

The Preppy Murder: Death in Central Park (2019) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/The_Preppy_M.... A definitive look at the notorious 1986 murder of Jennifer Levin in Central Park, featuring exclusive interviews and never-before-seen archival material.

Limetown (2019) dosmovies.com/watch_tv_show/Limetown/?re.... Follows Lia Haddock, a journalist for American Public Radio (APR), as she unravels the mystery behind the disappearance of over 300 people at a neuroscience research facility in Tennessee.