Directors and producers are working hard to surprise and delight viewers with action-packed thrillers. Of course, there is joy, but only from American or Scandinavian detective series. Modern Russian cinema is mistrusted. Sometimes real masterpieces come across - for example, “The Top”, “Live”, but this is rare, and these films are saturated with some sort of hopelessness, pain against the background of general sadness and panel houses.
Maybe the whole thing is that we are used to comparing? It is possible that this prevents us from objectively evaluating Russian cinema. Or directors try to copy the American style, because of which their films lose their zest.
«Cold shores"Is a Russian series released in 2019. The thriller takes the viewer to the Russian outback, where events begin to develop after the disappearance of women. If you have already watched it and want to find something similar, then this list will be useful to you.
Here is a list of 10 films similar to 2019's Cold Coast: Russian and foreign detective stories that are curious to follow.
10. Fields (2011)
«Fields"- a very textured and atmospheric movie that takes the viewer to a Texas town. No wonder the film is called "Fields", because all the action takes place around them ...
In a mystical place, on the Fields of Death, dead people are found. Someone or something is killing them ... Two detectives - Mike Sauder and Brian High, are tackling a difficult matter. The difficulty is that the crime scene does not exist - victims are brought from other places and dumped in Texas. Hence the name - Fields of Death.
Suddenly, the detectives themselves become victims - the criminals started a game of cat and mouse with them ... Once they abduct a local girl Anne, and the detectives are ready to do anything to find her. Will they succeed?
9. I saw the devil (2010)
Recently, Korean thrillers are increasingly gaining popularity. They are just as interesting to watch as American ones, sometimes even more interesting ... "I saw the devilAwesome motion picture, be sure to check out.
Someone kills and rapes girls. What punishment would he have in fairness: a psychiatric clinic, prison, beating? A modern tolerant society ensures that the rights of criminals are respected, because we live in a civilized society and cannot even take the life of criminals.
The maniac killed and dismembered the daughter of a retired police officer. The girl was engaged to a special agent, and he will avenge her. Surprisingly, Soo-hyung quickly goes on the trail of a maniac, but he is in no hurry to turn him over to the police, he has his own plan ... How will Soo-hyung take revenge?
8. M Killer (1931)
Watching the latest movies, do not be too lazy to sometimes pay attention to old films. You will be pleasantly surprised by their quality, relevance. This applies in particular to “M killers».
A small town terrifies residents. A serial maniac is working in it - little girls either do not have time to go home for dinner, or do not return at all. The police can’t do anything about it and their guesses do not lead to anything ...
For unknown maniac criminal authorities begin to hunt. Will they be able to catch the killer?
7. The Power of Fear (1999)
There is no doubt that there is something special about the films of the 90s and they will always want to be reviewed. This is especially true of thrillers. "The power of fear"Every fan of the 90s thrillers should watch.
Linkolme Rime has written many books, always devoted himself to the work of the forensic scientist, but now he is confined to a hospital bed. A terrible maniac appears in the city, and a novice policeman, Amelia Donagi, is involved in the investigation. She comes to Lincoln to become his eyes and ears ... Perhaps it is with her help that the criminalist will be able to unravel the secret code of the maniac hidden in strange murders ... Will they be able to rally to catch the maniac?
6. The Zodiac (2007)
The psychological thriller is based on real events. In the city of San Francisco from 1960 to 1970 Zodiac committed murders, and mailed police messages. The case was never solved.
A serial killer appears in San Francisco, who not only kills, but also taunts law enforcement officers, or rather, their incompetence. The elusive killer is obsessed with ciphers, a hint from the police is right under his nose, but they cannot solve it ...
The zodiac kept the whole city in fear, now disappearing, then returning with new ones ... Maybe the police officers missed some details?
5. The One Who Turns Out the Light (2008)
If you are ambivalent about Russian films, we can assure you - “One who puts out the light»Is different from our domestic cinema. Watching this thriller is interesting.
For the second month, a serial killer has been wandering and committing atrocities in St. Petersburg, but no one can catch him. Every Wednesday he finds himself another victim - they are girls 9-12 years old. Parents now constantly accompany their children.
During the investigation, Captain Pyotr Moiseev appears in Svetlogorsk. While the investigation is underway, the killer makes it clear to Moses that he is nearby, and another murder will be committed on Wednesday. Will Peter Moiseyev catch him?
4. The Simulator (1995)
The script of the filmSimulator"Tells the audience about the investigation of crimes committed by the killer maniac. His crimes are an imitation of the atrocities of other maniacs.
San Francisco is horrified - the serial killer does not have his own style, which means that it is more difficult to catch him. He commits cruel crimes, copying similar ones that have ever been committed by maniacs living at different times.
To stop this, police officer MJ Monahan calls on Helen Hudson, specializing in the psychology of maniacs. Can she help the investigation?
3. Maniac (2012)
You are cruel, ruthless, dangerous, but in one moment everything can change ... And you will turn from an executioner into a victim. The atmosphere of the filmManiac"Leaves an indelible impression: it is viscous, gloomy, amazing ...
When Los Angeles plunges into darkness, he wakes up - a bloodthirsty killer. The serial killer scalps its victims and goes hunting at night. Frank owns a workshop where mannequins are restored, and no one would have thought that at night this quiet guy is a ruthless maniac who kills women.
But his usual life changes when he meets Anna, a young photo artist ... The further their relationship develops, the more difficult it is for Frank to decide whether he wants to scalp her or love her ... What will he choose?
2. Kissing girls (1997)
There are few such thrillers shot so well, but each of them is unforgettable and leaves a pleasant aftertaste. Films of the 90s were shot in approximately the same style, which is distinguished by three important things: the idea, the script, the play of the actors.
According to the plot "Kissing girls”, Someone stole eight stunning, beautiful and talented women. If Alex Cross does not find the maniac's lair in time, then they will all be killed.
Fortunately, he has an assistant - Kate Maktayrnan, who managed to escape from the clutches of a maniac who calls himself Casanova. She, too, like Alex, wants to catch a maniac to free the girls. Will they manage to find them before the victims are killed?
1. The element of crime (1984)
«Crime element"Is a trier-like noir, a crime drama performed in sepia color. Nietzsche once said: "If you look into the abyss for a long time, then the abyss will begin to look at you"That characterizes this tape.
An investigator from Europe has been living in Cairo for many years, but is returning to his native civilization to unleash the string of crimes committed by a maniac named Harry Gray.
Using the method of identification, the detective turns against him against his will ... How will this difficult story end?