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Plot Summary:
Things spiral out of control in a high school in Manhattan when a terrible accident involving a science experiment injures a kid for life.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 188
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 129 min
Plot tags:
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To Love, Honor and Deceive (1996)
Plot Summary:
Sydnee Carpenter (Vanessa Marcil) is a devoted mother to her young son, and is now accustomed to the puzzling existence of her mysterious, non-communicative husband, Matthew (Thomas Gibson). When her husband and son are suddenly killed in a boating accident, Sydnee's comfortable existence is shattered. Although she is overwhelmed by her grief, Sydnee cannot ignore the strange pieces from her husband's past that continue to make their way into the present. Before long, she suspects that her husband has masterminded an elaborate scheme in order to abandon her and kidnap their son. Unable to convince the authorities of her wild sounding speculations, Sydnee does catch the attention of detective Jim sanders (James Wilder), who may have his own hidden agenda for getting involved with her plight.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 379
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Subterranea (2015)
Plot Summary:
Having spent his entire life in a dark cell, never seeing the light of day or another human being, the "Captive" is released into society and must learn how to live for the first time as an adult.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags:
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What Comes Around (2022)
Plot Summary:
A young love affair becomes a menacing game of cat and mouse where nothing is what it seems in this immersive thriller.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 880
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: dark
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Now (2006)
Plot Summary:
A mysterious accident has separated Jaap from his beloved Rose, but they continue to talk to each other in their minds and dreams. As Jaap struggles to come to terms with what happened, his best friend JP suggests they travel to France to visit Rose and unravel the mystery. During their journey JP unveils a secret which forces Jaap to face the truth about Rose.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 55
Genere: Drama
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: road movie
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An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1982)
Plot Summary:
After the suicide of her friend and employer, who has been teaching her to be a detective, Cordelia Gray (Pippa Guard) takes over his business and begins an investigation of the apparent suicide of the son of a businessman. When the suicide turns out to be murder, what she discovers disrupts the entire family and puts Cordelia's life in danger. This off-beat British film is a moody, entertaining thriller, much in the tradition of film noir, but with an unusual and determined female detective. Nicely directed by Christopher Petit, and based on the wonderful novel of the same name by the acclaimed British mystery writer P. J. James, this film gives a fresh approach to the detective-film genre and introduces an intelligent and resourceful woman to a profession usually dominated by men.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 295
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: independent film, detective
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Goth: Love of Death (2008)
Plot Summary:
Itsuki and Yoru share a passion for the dark and death, making them the perfect choice to track down a serial killer who is roaming the streets.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 598
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: Japan
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags:
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The Killing Secret (1997)
Plot Summary:
A pregnant teen is murdered and a popular high-school senior is suspected. But will his girlfriend stick by him to prove his innocence despite the fact she has bonded with the victim's mother?.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: psychological
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For Michelle (2017)
Plot Summary:
When Brett Cornell learns that the mother of a child he is alleged to have Fathered 5 years prior, has died in an accident, he heads south to try and take custody of the daughter that he never knew. Brett takes to desperate measures to make it in time to claim the young girl and prove that he will be a suitable Father. The consequences of his actions follow him, however, putting his life in danger, and potentially ruining his chance to save the child from foster care by raising doubts in the mind of his case worker, whom he has become romantically involved with.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 20
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags:
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Rukh (2017)
Plot Summary:
Away from home in a boarding school, 18-year-old Dhruv is ignorant about the ongoing crisis in his family. His life takes an unexpected turn as he gets the news of his father’s death in a car accident. As he copes with the tragedy, hidden truths begin to unravel. Even as his mother Nandini struggles to shield him, Dhruv starts looking for answers. Was his father's death an accident or a premeditated murder? The search leads to a series of unexpected revelations, as he discovers the shades of his father’s personality he had never seen before.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 654
Genere: Drama, Mystery
Country: India
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: avant garde
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Saving Zoë (2019)
Plot Summary:
Echo must deal with the regular dramas of high school, in addition to grappling with the murder of her older sister, Zoë. But when Echo receives a diary from Zoë's boyfriend, she begins to untangle the secret life her sister lived.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing, dark, independent film
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Without Her Consent (1990)
Plot Summary:
Fact-based story about the emotional trauma and following legal problems of a young woman who was raped by an acquaintance.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 209
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags:
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Unsolved Suburbia (2010)
Plot Summary:
MARTY is a quirky straight guy weekdays, and gay on weekends, a high school senior, who along with his questionably straight friend JAKE, unravels the mystery of who put a hit on their friend THOMAS'S new gay lover. Jake uses his expertise as a peeping tom and gossip monger to discover neighborhood secrets, while Marty helps Thomas hide safely. At home Marty has problems of his own, when his boyfriend MICHAEL, and girlfriend ANYBODYS, find out about each other. When a surprise fourth person is sneaks into the room, the end results might be deadlier than the hit man.
IMDB Rating: 3.4
IMDB Votes: 201
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 65 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, sexual, independent film, hispanic, sexy, queer cinema
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Making a Killing (2018)
Plot Summary:
Three morticians get caught in a web of greed and deceit, involving buried treasure and a tangled love affair, in this modern day crime mystery that is based on a true story.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 340
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: mystical, tense, captivating, suspense
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The Trial (2010)
Plot Summary:
After the horrific death of his wife and two sons, suicide seems to be the only escape for small town attorney Kent "Mac" McClain... until he's assigned a capital punishment case that begins to transform his life and those around him forever.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: serious, captivating, suspenseful, sincere, realistic, detective, independent film
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Detective Conan: Shinichi Kudo's Written Challenge (2006)
Plot Summary:
In order to uphold his title of High School Detective, a teen sleuth must protect his classmates from kidnapping after receiving a threatening letter.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 169
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: Japan
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, humorous, captivating, semi serious, anime
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Death Clique (2014)
Plot Summary:
Inspired by true events, a friendship rivalry between three high school girls escalates into a shocking act of violence, and soon one of them is dead. Now the dead girl's mom is determined to find her missing child... and get justice for her daughter.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, suspenseful, disturbing, tense, detective
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A Teacher's Crime (2008)
Plot Summary:
Carrie is an attractive high school history teacher who one day decides to help a troubled student, taking an special interest for him, unaware of the ruthless and perverse scheme masterminded for her.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 654
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, serious, realistic
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November Criminals (2017)
Plot Summary:
Addison Schacht investigates the murder of his friend Kevin, with the help of Phoebe, and they discover the truth is darker than they ever imagined.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: touching, cynical, sincere, captivating, suspenseful, suspense, independent film
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A Friend to Die For (1994)
Plot Summary:
Angela Delvecchio, coming from a rather poor family, moves into the rich town Montevista. She admires Stacy, leader of the most prestigeous clique of her high school. Angela wants to be accepted and seeks Stacy's friendship. But when she defends outsider Monica against Stacy, she becomes Stacy's target herself. Mocked, she stabs Stacy with a kitchen's knife. The trial becomes a sensation.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: slasher, teen, rough, serious, captivating, realistic, ridiculous
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Home Room (2002)
Plot Summary:
A high school shooting has repercussions on the town and students.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 133 min
Plot tags: touching, serious, emotional, gothic, intense, cerebral, independent film, realistic, contemplative, psychological
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Her Fatal Flaw (2006)
Plot Summary:
If you think your dating life is hard, check out what happens to poor Laney! Talk about a love hangover: The nice guy this prominent attorney spent last night with winds up being the main suspect in the brutal murder of a Chicago city councilman. If that isn't bad enough, his only alibi is his one-night-stand with Laney. Watch what happens when this talented lawyer puts her career - and her heart - on the line.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 263
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: tense, serious, captivating, suspenseful, realistic, ridiculous
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Paranoid Park (2007)
Plot Summary:
The teenager and skateboarder Alex is interviewed by Detective Richard Lu that is investigating the death of a security guard in the rail yards severed by a train who was apparently hit by a skate board. While dealing with the separation process of his parents and the sexual heat of his virgin girlfriend Jennifer, Alex writes his last experiences in Paranoid Park with his new acquaintances and how the guard was killed, trying to relieve his feeling of guilty from his conscience.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 32000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: France, USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: surreal, depressing, enigmatic, emotional, melancholic, lyrical, art house, visual, teen, independent film
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Undercover Cheerleader (2019)
Plot Summary:
Autumn is a beautiful transfer student who goes undercover as a cheerleader to do an exposé on the cruel culture of the squad for her school newspaper. But when someone begins viciously attacking cheerleaders, she starts to fear for her own life.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 295
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: Canada
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, suspense, suspenseful, disturbing
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Girl Fight (2011)
Plot Summary:
Inspired by a true story, Girl Fight recounts the harrowing story of a 16-year-old, stellar high school student whose life spirals downward when her former friends conspire to upload onto the Internet a shocking video of them beating her up.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: realistic, touching, serious, psychological, tense, suspense, disturbing, sad, crime drama
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The Preppie Connection (2015)
Plot Summary:
A student at a private school uses his connections to establish a drug trafficking network.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: Puerto Rico, USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, psychological, suspense
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Mean Creek (2004)
Plot Summary:
Teenagers living in small-town Oregon take a boat trip for a birthday celebration. When they get an idea to play a mean trick on the town bully, it suddenly goes too far. Soon they're forced to deal with the unexpected consequences of their actions.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 33000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: disturbing, psychological, suspenseful, suspense, intense, independent film, captivating, emotional, sad, tense
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The Assault (2014)
Plot Summary:
After a cheerleader is sexually assaulted by the high school football team, she must overcome her shame and use the evidence gathered from the subsequent social media firestorm to piece together the night that she can't remember in her fight for justice. Based on the true story of the Steubenville, Ohio rape case.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: serious, thought provoking, realistic, disturbing, tense, captivating, rough, suspenseful, crying
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Motherless Brooklyn (2019)
Plot Summary:
Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, ventures to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend — a mystery that carries him from the gin-soaked jazz clubs of Harlem to the slums of Brooklyn to the gilded halls of New York's power brokers.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 62000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 144 min
Plot tags: neo noir, enigmatic, period piece, independent film, costume drama, crime drama, cult classic, detective, suspense, captivating
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Brick (2005)
Plot Summary:
A teenage loner pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 109000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: neo noir, atmospheric, independent film, cerebral, noir, detective, stylized, talky, teen, enigmatic
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Murder in Greenwich (2002)
Plot Summary:
The story of Martha Moxley, 15 year old girl murdered in Greenwich in the 1970's, her murder going unsolved for 25 years.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, suspenseful, suspense, novela, talky