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Tightrope (1984)

3.15 Stars

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

New Orleans single dad and cop Wes Block goes after a serial rapist-killer, but when he gets too close the hunter suddenly becomes the hunted.

Detective, Murder, Prostitute, Rape, Serial Killer

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Se7en (1995)

4.30 Stars

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives.

Similarity: 12.58 (Very Similar)

Detective, Murder, Serial Killer, Serial Murder, Seven Deadly Sins

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Untraceable (2008)

3.10 Stars

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

FBI agent Jennifer Marsh is tasked with hunting down a seemingly untraceable serial killer who posts live videos of his victims on the Internet. As time runs out, the cat and mouse chase becomes more personal.

Similarity: 11.69 (Very Similar)

Fbi Agent, Murder, Serial Killer, Torture, Website

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Copycat (1995)

3.30 Stars

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.

Similarity: 11.68 (Very Similar)

Dead Body In A Bathtub, Detective, Murder, Psychopath, Serial Killer, Copycat Killer, Copycat Murder, Female Protagonist

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The Number 23 (2007)

3.20 Stars

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Walter Sparrow becomes obsessed with a novel that he believes was written about him, as more and more similarities between himself and his literary alter ego seem to arise.

Similarity: 10.13 (Very Similar)

Book, Detective, Flashback, Murder, Obsession

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Bad Lieutenant (1992)

3.50 Stars

Crime, Drama, Thriller

While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness and redemption.

Similarity: 8.53 (Very Similar)

Detective, Drugs, Gambling, Police, Rape, Male Full Frontal Nudity

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Kiss the Girls (1997)

3.30 Stars

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Police hunting for a serial kidnapper are helped when a victim manages to escape for the first time.

Similarity: 8.49 (Very Similar)

Detective, Escape, Kidnapping, Serial Killer, Tied To A Tree

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The Little Things (2021)

3.15 Stars

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe Deacon is sent to Los Angeles for what should have been a quick evidence-gathering assignment. Instead, he becomes embroiled in the search for a serial killer who is terrorizing the city.

Similarity: 8.46 (Very Similar)

Los Angeles California, Murder, Murder Investigation, Murder Of A Prostitute, Serial Killer

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Insomnia (2002)

3.60 Stars

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.

Similarity: 7.35 (Similar)

Detective, Murder, Murder Of A Teenage Girl, Police, United States

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The Life of David Gale (2003)

3.75 Stars

Crime, Drama, Thriller

A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.

Similarity: 7.32 (Similar)

Charged With Rape, Murder, Rape, Waitress, Wrongful Conviction, Sex With Student, Texas Death Row, Video Footage

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Creep (2005)

2.80 Stars

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Trapped in a London subway station, a woman who's being pursued by a potential attacker heads into the unknown labyrinth of tunnels beneath the city's streets.

Similarity: 7.32 (Similar)

Female Protagonist, London Underground, Rape, Serial Killer, Subway

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

In the Heat of the Night (1967)

4.00 Stars

Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A black Philadelphia police detective is mistakenly suspected of a local murder while passing through a racially hostile Mississippi town, and after being cleared is reluctantly asked by the police chief to investigate the case.

Similarity: 7.24 (Similar)

African American, Detective, Racial Tension, Small Town, Southern U.s., Police Chase, Police Detective, Police Officer

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Mr. Brooks (2007)

3.65 Stars

Crime, Drama, Thriller

A well-respected businessman is sometimes controlled by his murder and mayhem-loving alter ego.

Similarity: 7.18 (Similar)

Fingerprint, Murder, Schizophrenia, Secret, Serial Killer, Amateur Photographer

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Murder by Death (1976)

3.65 Stars

Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Five famous literary detective characters and their sidekicks are invited to a bizarre mansion to solve an even stranger mystery.

Similarity: 7.08 (Similar)

Detective, Dinner Party, Eyes Watching From Behind A Painting, Mansion, Murder

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The General's Daughter (1999)

3.20 Stars

Crime, Drama, Mystery

When the daughter of a well-known and well-respected base commander is murdered, an undercover detective is summoned to look into the matter and finds a slew of cover-ups at West Point.

Similarity: 6.95 (Similar)

Army, Cover Up, Military, Murder, Rape

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Taking Lives (2004)

3.10 Stars

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

An FBI profiler is called in by French Canadian police to catch a serial killer who takes on the identity of each new victim.

Similarity: 6.94 (Similar)

Canada, Criminal Investigation, Fake Identity, Female Agent, Serial Killer, Stolen Identity

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Chinjeolhan geumjassi (2005)

3.75 Stars

Crime, Drama, Thriller

After being wrongfully imprisoned for thirteen years and having her child taken away from her, a woman seeks revenge through increasingly brutal means.

Similarity: 6.90 (Similar)

Cake, Christian, Murder, Revenge, Vengeance, Detective

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

City by the Sea (2002)

3.05 Stars

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Vincent Lamarca, whose father was executed for a 1950s kidnapping of a child, grew up to become a police officer, only to see his own son become a murder suspect.

Similarity: 6.78 (Similar)

Family Abandonment, Father Son Relationship, Murder, On The Run, Police, Detective, Grandfather Grandson Relationship, Mother Son Relationship, Murder Of A Police Officer

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Death on the Nile (2022)

3.20 Stars

Crime, Drama, Mystery

While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress.

Similarity: 6.77 (Similar)

Belgian, Detective, Egypt, Sequel, Title Same As Book, Based On Book, Murder

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Anon (2018)

3.05 Stars

Crime, Sci-fi, Thriller

In a world without anonymity or crime, a detective meets a woman who threatens their security.

Similarity: 6.63 (Similar)

Detective, Female Nudity, Hacker, Murder, Technology

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Manhunter (1986)

3.60 Stars

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial killer dubbed "the Tooth Fairy" by the media.

Similarity: 6.58 (Similar)

Fbi Agent, Hannibal Lecter, Neo Noir, Profiler, Serial Killer

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Promising Young Woman (2020)

3.75 Stars

Crime, Drama, Thriller, Mystery

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

Similarity: 6.35 (Similar)

Female Protagonist, Murder Of Protagonist, Rape, Rape And Revenge, Revenge, Bachelor Party

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Malice (1993)

3.20 Stars

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A tale about a happily married couple who would like to have children. Tracy teaches art, Andy's a college dean. Things are never the same after she is taken to hospital and operated upon by Jed, a "know all" doctor.

Similarity: 6.33 (Similar)

Femme Fatale, Neo Noir, Serial Killer, Surgeon, Woman On Top

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Klute (1971)

3.55 Stars

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A small-town detective searching for a missing man has only one lead: a connection with a New York prostitute.

Similarity: 6.31 (Similar)

Call Girl, Neo Noir, New York City, Private Detective, Prostitute

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Les rivières pourpres (2001)

3.45 Stars

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A murder detective must follow the footsteps of a brutal killer within the secrets of a classist college.

Similarity: 5.93 (Similar)

Child, Climbing A Wall, Murder, Neo Noir, Scene Of The Crime

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Blue Velvet (1986)

3.85 Stars

Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime

The discovery of a severed human ear found in a field leads a young man on an investigation related to a beautiful, mysterious nightclub singer and a group of psychopathic criminals who have kidnapped her child.

Similarity: 5.89 (Similar)

Drugs, Kidnapped Child, Rape, Sexual Aberration, Small Town

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990)

3.50 Stars

Biography, Crime, Drama

Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer.

Similarity: 5.87 (Similar)

Character Name In Title, Incest, Murder, Murder Of Family, Serial Killer

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Rocco e i suoi fratelli (1961)

4.10 Stars

Crime, Drama, Sport

Having recently been uprooted to Milan, Rocco and his four brothers each look for a new way in life when a prostitute comes between Rocco and his brother Simone.

Similarity: 5.80 (Similar)

Boxer, Murder, Prostitute, Undressing, Working Class, Mother Son Relationship, Sex

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Murder Mystery (2019)

3.00 Stars

Action, Comedy, Crime

A New York cop and his wife go on a European vacation to reinvigorate the spark in their marriage, but end up getting framed and on the run for the death of an elderly billionaire.

Similarity: 5.68 (Similar)

Boat, Detective, Lie, Murder, Pokies

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Murder by Numbers (2002)

3.05 Stars

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Two gifted high school students execute a "perfect" murder - then become engaged in an intellectual contest with a seasoned homicide detective.

Similarity: 5.67 (Similar)

Gay Subtext, High School Student, Murder, Sociopath, Teenage Boy

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Fallen (1998)

3.50 Stars

Action, Crime, Drama

Homicide detective John Hobbes witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese. Soon after the execution, the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese's style.

Similarity: 5.59 (Similar)

Azazel, Detective, Fallen Angel, Murder, Murder Of A Police Officer

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Frenzy (1972)

3.70 Stars

Thriller

A serial murderer is strangling women with a necktie. The London police have a suspect, but he is the wrong man.

Similarity: 5.58 (Similar)

Murder Of A Nude Woman, On The Run, Rape, Serial Killer, Strangulation

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Talaash (2012)

3.65 Stars

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Inspector Surjan Shekhawat, who is dealing with a depressing past, has to investigate a high profile murder case, deal with his crumbling marriage and use the help and solace of a prostitute by the name of Rosie.

Similarity: 5.54 (Similar)

Car Accident, F Rated, Film Actor, Prostitute, Red Light District

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Strange Days (1995)

3.60 Stars

Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-fi

A former cop turned street-hustler accidentally uncovers a conspiracy in Los Angeles in 1999.

Similarity: 5.46 (Similar)

Cyberpunk, Murder, Rape, Virtual Reality, Year 1999, Porn Actor In Mainstream Movie

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Monster (2004)

3.65 Stars

Biography, Crime, Drama

Based on the life of Aileen Wuornos, a Daytona Beach prostitute who became a serial killer.

Similarity: 5.43 (Similar)

Borderline Personality Disorder, Hooker, Lesbian, Prostitute, Serial Killer, Female Serial Killer

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

A Shot in the Dark (1965)

3.70 Stars

Comedy, Mystery

Inspector Jacques Clouseau investigates the murder of Mr. Benjamin Ballon's driver at a country estate.

Similarity: 5.43 (Similar)

Comic Hero, Detective, Inspector, Murder, Sequel

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The Hateful Eight (2015)

3.90 Stars

Crime, Drama, Mystery

In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters.

Similarity: 5.33 (Similar)

Blizzard, Bounty Hunter, Gang, Murder, Stagecoach

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The Bone Collector (1999)

3.35 Stars

Crime, Drama, Mystery

A quadriplegic ex-homicide detective and his partner try to track down a serial killer who is terrorizing New York City.

Similarity: 5.31 (Similar)

Copycat Crime, Criminal Investigation, New York City, Paralysis, Quadriplegic, Based On Novel, Forensic Evidence, Serial Killer

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

On the Waterfront (1954)

4.05 Stars

Crime, Drama, Thriller

An ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses, including his older brother, as he starts to connect with the grieving sister of one of the syndicate's victims.

Similarity: 5.26 (Similar)

Dockworker, Ex Boxer, Longshoreman, Murder, Waterfront

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Striking Distance (1993)

2.90 Stars

Action, Crime, Mystery

Coming from a police family, Tom Hardy ends up fighting his uncle after the murder of his father. Tom believes the killer is another cop and goes on the record with his allegations. Demoted then to river duty, the killer taunts Tom.

Similarity: 5.26 (Similar)

Grudge, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, River, Serial Killer, Uncle Nephew Relationship

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Brimstone (2017)

3.50 Stars

Drama, Mystery, Thriller

From the moment the new reverend climbs the pulpit, Liz knows she and her family are in great danger.

Similarity: 5.24 (Similar)

Obsession, Preacher, Rape, Retribution, Reverend

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

4.30 Stars

Crime, Drama, Thriller, Horror

A young F.B.I. cadet must receive the help of an incarcerated and manipulative cannibal killer to help catch another serial killer, a madman who skins his victims.

Similarity: 5.17 (Similar)

Bad Guy Wins, Psycho Thriller, Psychopath, Serial Killer, Stuck In A Well

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The Snowman (2017)

2.55 Stars

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a woman whose scarf is found wrapped around an ominous-looking snowman.

Similarity: 5.14 (Similar)

Missing Woman, Police Investigation, Promiscuous Wife, Serial Killer, Snow

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The Big Sleep (1946)

3.95 Stars

Crime, Film-noir, Mystery

Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail, and what might be love.

Similarity: 5.07 (Similar)

Blackmail, Murder, Philip Marlowe Character, Private Eye, Reference To Peter Pan

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

21 Bridges (2019)

3.30 Stars

Action, Crime, Thriller

An embattled NYPD detective is thrust into a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers after uncovering a massive and unexpected conspiracy.

Similarity: 5.06 (Similar)

Chase, Detective, Nightclub, Police, Shootout, Police Chase

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The Nightingale (2019)

3.65 Stars

Adventure, Drama, Thriller

Set in 1825, Clare, a young Irish convict woman, chases a British officer through the rugged Tasmanian wilderness, bent on revenge for a terrible act of violence he committed against her family. On the way she enlists the services of

Similarity: 5.06 (Similar)

19th Century, Female Protagonist, Murder, Rape, Revenge, 1820s, Year 1825

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

A Time to Kill (1996)

3.75 Stars

Crime, Drama, Thriller

In Canton, Mississippi, a fearless young lawyer and his assistant defend a black man accused of murdering two white men who raped his ten-year-old daughter, inciting violent retribution and revenge from the Ku Klux Klan.

Similarity: 5.04 (Similar)

Ku Klux Klan, Mississippi, Rape, Revenge, Righteous Rage, Assault Rifle, Insanity Plea, Vigilante Justice, Vigilantism

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Loft (2008)

3.65 Stars

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Five close friends, all of them married, share a loft to meet their mistresses. One day they find the body of a young woman in the loft. Since there are only five keys to the loft, the five men begin to suspect each other of murder.

Similarity: 5.02 (Similar)

Cfnm, Cfnm Scene, Friend, Loft, Murder, Female Full Frontal Nudity, Female Rear Nudity

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

4.00 Stars

Crime, Film-noir, Mystery

San Francisco private detective Sam Spade takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered.

Similarity: 5.01 (Similar)

Directorial Debut, Maltese Falcon, Murder, Private Detective, Statuette

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

The Big Heat (1953)

3.95 Stars

Crime, Film-noir, Thriller

Tough cop Dave Bannion takes on a politically powerful crime syndicate.

Similarity: 5.01 (Similar)

Corruption, Disfigurement, Murder, Scalded Face, Suicide Note

Similar to Tightrope (1984)

Taken 3 (2015)

3.00 Stars

Action, Crime, Thriller

Accused of a ruthless murder he never committed or witnessed, Bryan Mills goes on the run and brings out his particular set of skills to find the true killer and clear his name.

Similarity: 4.99 (Slightly Similar)

Betrayal, Death, Final Showdown, Murder, On The Run