This is called ‘standing the test of time’.
Detective films from the 80s are a special era in cinema, when the genre combined intense investigations with the atmosphere of noir and the unique style of the years. Despite the passing of decades, many of these films remain relevant in 2024.
In this article, we have collected 13 of the best detective movies from the 80s, which even now look like they would give an edge over new Hollywood releases. Still, well-constructed plots, sharp dialogues and an unexpected ending are exactly the things that make films timeless.
For those who had no idea that Hannibal Lecter had his own cinematic universe, Silence of the Lambs is actually part of a film franchise. Yes, yes, Marvel never dreamed of it. But in fact, Sir Anthony Hopkins is not the first to take on the role of a cannibal maniac.
The pioneer was Brian Cox in Michael Mann’s film Manhunter. The film obviously did not achieve the same cult status as ‘The Silence of the Lambs’. However, revisiting it in 2024 is a very special experience.
And for those who are not only into detective stories but also into mystical coincidences, a fun (shuddering) fact: while this film was being shot, Hopkins was playing King Lear at the National Theatre. Do you know who played this same Shakespearean character at the same theatre during the filming of “The Silence of the Lambs”? Yes, yes, Brian Cox.
Source: Popcorn News
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