Ben je fan van 'The Day of the Kidnapping' (2023) en op zoek naar soortgelijke films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, actie en intrige bieden. Of je nu houdt van misdaadverhalen of psychologische thrillers, hier vind je zeker iets naar je smaak!

Memories of Murder (2003)
Beschreibung: A procedural crime drama based on true events, focusing on the frustrating and often futile efforts of detectives to solve a series of brutal murders in a rural area.
Fakt: The film was inspired by South Korea's first recorded serial murders. The real-life case remained unsolved for decades, adding to the film's haunting impact.


Gone Baby Gone (2007)
Beschreibung: Explores the moral complexities and ethical dilemmas surrounding a child abduction case, with a narrative that keeps viewers questioning right and wrong until the very end.
Fakt: Based on a novel by Dennis Lehane, the film features authentic Boston locations and dialects to ground its story in realism. The ending sparked significant debate among audiences.


The Chaser (2008)
Beschreibung: A fast-paced and brutal thriller about a former detective turned pimp racing against time to track down a serial killer who has taken one of his girls.
Fakt: The film was a major box office success in South Korea and revitalized the country's thriller genre. It was loosely based on the crimes of real-life serial killer Yoo Young-chul.


The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
Beschreibung: A deeply emotional and suspenseful story about a retired legal counselor writing a novel to process his unresolved feelings about a decades-old murder case and a lost love.
Fakt: The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The famous stadium chase scene was shot in a single take and required meticulous planning.


Prisoners (2013)
Beschreibung: A gripping thriller that delves into the dark and desperate measures a parent takes to find their missing child, blending intense emotional drama with a meticulously crafted mystery.
Fakt: The film's cinematography uses a muted color palette to enhance its bleak and tense atmosphere. It was shot during an unusually harsh winter to amplify the story's chilling tone.


The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Beschreibung: A dark and intricate mystery involving a disappearance, with a strong focus on investigative journalism and the uncovering of hidden truths, wrapped in a tense, atmospheric setting.
Fakt: The film's opening title sequence, set to a cover of 'Immigrant Song' by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, became iconic. It was shot in Sweden to maintain the story's original setting.


The Body (2012)
Beschreibung: A Spanish mystery thriller that follows a detective investigating the disappearance of a corpse from a morgue, leading to a web of secrets and betrayals.
Fakt: The film won multiple Goya Awards, including Best Director. Its plot twists and tense atmosphere keep viewers guessing until the final moments.


Marshland (2014)
Beschreibung: A neo-noir crime film set in a desolate rural landscape, where two detectives with conflicting methods investigate the disappearances of several young women.
Fakt: The film's cinematography captures the eerie beauty of the Spanish marshlands. It won 10 Goya Awards, including Best Film and Best Director.


Wind River (2017)
Beschreibung: A haunting crime thriller set in a harsh, snowy landscape, focusing on the investigation of a young woman's death and the emotional toll it takes on those involved.
Fakt: The film was inspired by real-life cases of missing Indigenous women in the U.S. The extreme cold during filming added to the authenticity of the characters' struggles.


Searching (2018)
Beschreibung: A unique thriller told entirely through computer screens, following a father's desperate search for his missing daughter, blending modern technology with classic mystery elements.
Fakt: The film was shot in just 13 days, with the actors performing their scenes alone in front of a green screen. It was one of the first mainstream thrillers to use a screen-life format.
