Movies like Lonely Hearts

The Silence of the Lambs offers a chilling exploration of a young FBI trainee's encounters with a manipulative serial killer to catch another murderer. Fans of Lonely Hearts' psychological depth and cat-and-mouse investigations will appreciate this critically acclaimed film.

In Se7en, two detectives track a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as a motif in his murders. The gritty mood and intense detective work that are central to Lonely Hearts echo through this disturbing, thought-provoking thriller.

Zodiac chronicles the manhunt for the notorious Zodiac Killer in the San Francisco Bay Area, delving into the obsessive world of investigative journalism and criminal investigation. If you're captivated by the true-crime elements and period setting of Lonely Hearts, Zodiac's dark atmospheric journey into the minds of both detectives and journalists will hold your attention.

Monster depicts the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer. If Lonely Hearts' exploration of the complexities behind a crime spree is your kind of storyline, Monster's raw and powerful narrative will also strike a chord.

Summer of Sam dives into the fear and paranoia that grips New York City during the summer of 1977, when the serial killer known as Son of Sam terrorizes the streets. Much like Lonely Hearts, this film combines crime investigation with a profound look at how a community is affected by such sinister events.

The Black Dahlia revolves around two LAPD officers investigating the infamous murder of Elizabeth Short in 1947 Los Angeles. Those intrigued by the noirish tones and historical context of Lonely Hearts will find themselves immersed in the mystery and intrigue of another high-profile murder case.