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The best movies in the genre arent always the loudest or the flashiest but rather, the most thought-provoking.

To make it easier, heres a curated list of five of the best crime thrillers to stream now.

(L-R) Tony Hale as Ed Burke and Anna Kendrick as Cheryl Bradshaw in "Woman of the Hour" now streaming on Netflix

I have to commend Anna Kendricks directorial debut, whichredefines the true crime genrewith a powerful, unnerving impact.

Kendrick stars as Sheryl Bradshaw, the contestant who unwittingly selects Alcala as her date.

Together, their disturbing fixation highlights the unsettling allure serial killers can have in popular culture.

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