1. Manhunter
#577 most popular movie yesterdayA prequel to The Silence of the Lambs, Manhunter delves into the psychological chase between an FBI investigator and a serial killer. Its exploration of the criminal mind and seedy underbelly of society will resonate with fans of Cruising.
6 movies like Manhunter...2. Basic Instinct
#780 most popular movie yesterdayThis erotic thriller starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone features a police detective investigating a brutal murder that leads him into a seductive game. Its mix of sexuality and mystery should appeal to those who enjoyed the intense ambiance of Cruising.
8 movies like Basic Instinct...3. Dressed to Kill
#1,714 most popular movie yesterdayBrian De Palma's stylish thriller about a murder mystery involving a psychiatrist, a prostitute, and an enigmatic blonde woman offers the same blend of eroticism and thrills, wrapped in a compelling whodunit storyline.
7 movies like Dressed to Kill...4. 8MM
#2,639 most popular movie yesterdayNicholas Cage stars as a private investigator delving into the dark world of snuff films. Like Cruising, 8MM offers a gritty, disturbing journey into the fringes of society, testing the limits of its protagonist.
7 movies like 8MM...5. To Live and Die in L.A.
#2,732 most popular movie yesterdayWith stylish direction from William Friedkin, the same director as Cruising, this film about a Secret Service agent on the trail of a counterfeiter in Los Angeles has a similar gritty aesthetic and tension-filled narrative.
7 movies like To Live and Die in L.A....6. Bad Lieutenant
#2,801 most popular movie yesterdayHarvey Keitel stars as a corrupt cop descending into the hellish depths of his own depravity. This gritty drama presents a raw, unfiltered look at vice and addiction that echoes the themes of moral ambiguity and self-destruction seen in Cruising.
7 movies like Bad Lieutenant...7. Killer Joe
#3,249 most popular movie yesterdayKiller Joe is a Southern neo-noir that charts the depths of depravity when a family hires a cop who is also a contract killer. Its blend of crime, moral ambiguity, and intense characters shares the darkly compelling allure found in Cruising.
7 movies like Killer Joe...8. Sea of Love
#3,589 most popular movie yesterdayAl Pacino takes on the role of a detective who falls for a suspect in a string of murders linked to a dating service. The film's combination of romance, suspense, and the gritty New York backdrop should strike a chord with fans of Cruising.
8 movies like Sea of Love...
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