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The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, The Great Escape, and Cool Hand Luke are the most revered and popular films set inside prisons. If you've seen all of them yet still crave a good story set in the Big House, check out one of the following underrated prison movies. Some are little-known titles, others movies that got noticed upon their original release, only to see their status fade over time. All of them are guaranteed to absorb you.What makes people want to spend time watching films about prisons and penitentiaries? Most likely it's because none of us would want to spend time in such places. Viewing movies about them allows us to vicariously face things that would terrify us in real life. Jails are inherently dramatic locations, anyway, where riots, hostage situations, and occasional abuses of authority occur. These underrated examples of prison cinema utilize those elements and more to give audiences a potent experience.

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The Mob

Carmine "Cigar" Galante&nbsp;was killed in the garden of Joe and Mary's Italian-American Restaurant in&nbsp;Brooklyn, New York, on July 12, 1979. Shot by masked men at point-blank range, the Bonanno&nbsp;Family mob boss met his maker with his trusty cigar still in his mouth - and there are images to prove it. Coming at the tail end of a series of power-grab murders on other prominent mob families that were ordered by Galante, the murder was ordered by other high-ranking members of the Cosa&nbsp;Nostra to put an end to Galante's antics.Galante wasn't the only one slain over wine and salad that day. One of his associates and the owner of the restaurant went down with him. However, while federal authorities maintain the hit couldn't have been carried out without the consent of a majority of bosses, only one man was ever charged for the crime,&nbsp;Anthony (Bruno) Indelicato&nbsp;- a member of Galante's own Bonanno family.

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Inspecting mysterious and heinous crimes that stumped detectives.

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Crime-related dramas on TV and in film often make even the most mysterious cases seem relatively easy to solve. After a few scenes depicting frustration and bewilderment, the expert CSI agent or forensic scientist suddenly makes a case-breaking discovery by analyzing a piece of hair, pulling together cellphone data, or having a witness crack under pressure. Often, the heroes of these stories overcome another corrupt entity within their division to ensure that justice is served as they save the day.&nbsp;While these dramas make for excellent and entertaining stories, they're often a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-forensic-science-actually-works/zack-howe">far cry from reality</a>. What happens when a killer leaves behind all his clothes at a crime scene, full of DNA, and experts still can't identify the perpetrator? Or when crooked law enforcement agents don't have anyone there to expose their evidence-meddling tactics? Or when a serial killer strikes a city, and no one finds out about it for years?&nbsp;Unlike the popular mystery-solving dramas in the entertainment industry, these true crime stories are a collection of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-history-moments/lauren-glen">eerie mysteries that remain unsolved</a> - despite the evidence and clues the murderers left behind.&nbsp;

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Mommy Dead and Dearest

The documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest tells the story of Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, a&nbsp;seemingly friendly woman, who suffered from Munchausen&nbsp;Syndrome by proxy (MSBP) and manipulated her young daughter into believing that she was terminally ill. Her daughter, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, would ultimately conspire with her online boyfriend to murder Dee Dee in an effort to stop the torture her mother inflicted&nbsp;and live her life as a free young woman.Dee Dee was not well liked by her family; in fact, her own father flushed her ashes down the toilet and said that she had gotten “what she deserved.” This documentary tells the true story of the atrocities Dee Dee committed, making it the most frustrating and sad documentary since <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/upsetting-dear-zachary-documentary-moments/randall-colburn">Dear Zachary</a>.

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Taking a peek behind the scenes of our favorite flicks of the 1990s.

'90s Movies in the Making

Seven

The making of Se7en was fortunately not as intense as what ended up on screen, although it was certainly eventful. Released in 1995, the film is widely considered to be one of the best, most harrowing pictures ever made about the quest for a serial slayer. In fact, it&#39;s so relentlessly dark and cynical that it makes The Silence of the Lambs feel like a Disney movie in comparison.&nbsp;

The story, of course, is about two detectives,&nbsp;Mills (Brad Pitt) and Somerset (Morgan Freeman),&nbsp;on the search for a psychopath whose crimes have been inspired by the seven deadly sins. Although very little violence occurs onscreen, the graphic aftermath of the killings&nbsp;is just as jarring today as it was decades. That&#39;s because director David Fincher made every effort to create a pervasive sense of dread, the likes of which few films&nbsp;accomplished before or since.&nbsp;

A lot went into creating that vibe and making the movie unforgettable. These Se7en behind-the-scenes stories will reveal the actors who almost snagged&nbsp;the lead roles, the struggles&nbsp;of the performers who played the victims, the way the filmmakers took every precaution to make sure their challenging story wasn&#39;t compromised, and much more.&nbsp;

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At first glance, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.amazon.com/The-Walking-Dead-Season-1/dp/B0049VZ222">The Walking Dead</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Bad-Season-1/dp/B003CH9PTU">Breaking Bad</a>&nbsp;couldn't be more different. One is a zombie apocalypse and human survival epic, the other a modern classic about a common man forced by circumstance into a life of crime. But consider, for a moment, that they are in the same universe and are subtly connected somehow.&nbsp;Some firmly believe <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-walking-dead-fan-theories/lisa-waugh">The Walking Dead</a> is a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/plausible-breaking-bad-fan-theories/candice-darden">Breaking Bad</a> sequel;&nbsp;others note&nbsp;intriguing, but random, correlations (or&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EasterEgg">Easter eggs</a>) between the shows.

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Fascinating facts and interesting stories about organized crime: gangs, gangsters, mobsters, the mafia, and other criminals & crime syndicates all over the world.

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Fun facts and wild true stories from behind the scenes of some of history's most beloved and infamous movies.

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Goodfellas

Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas released in 1990 and hasn’t lost popularity in the intervening decades. Based on the non-fiction book Wiseguys: Life in a Mafia Family&nbsp;by journalist Nicholas Pileggi, Goodfellas is about mobster and <a href="/list/movie-antiheroes/michelle-nati?ref=also_ranked&amp;pos=1&amp;a=0&amp;l=74030423&amp;ltype=n&amp;g=1">likable antihero</a> Henry Hill and his life as part of the New York City Italian-American Mafia. Scorsese wanted the film to be so authentic he had real mafiosos on-set working as extras.Stories from behind the scenes of Goodfellas reveal how the real mob feels about the movie, how involved Scorsese was with every little detail, and casting choices that would’ve changed everything. When you're done reading here, be sure to also check out our list of other <a href="/list/other-movies-tv-shows-like-goodfellas/watchworthy">shows and movies like Goodfellas!</a>

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Dexter

For eight seasons, Dexter fans followed a serial slayer whose conflicted values made him an antihero. With all the&nbsp;blood&nbsp;and body parts&nbsp;on screen, viewers can imagine that things were pretty gory&nbsp;behind the scenes of Dexter. But just how gory things got would probably shock even the most hardened crime show watchers.&nbsp;For one particularly gruesome scene in season five, prop master Joshua Meltzer went for the real thing, incorporating real maggots and flies into one of the show's signature crime scenes. "Anytime a prop master can pick up a phone and call an animal trainer and say, 'I need 20,000 maggots' -&nbsp;that's a good day," Meltzer said of the effect.That's just one of the many ghoulish behind-the-scenes details that help make Dexter one of the best crime shows ever. Check out some of the other awesome set stories below.

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Beyond what you see on the big and small screens, Los Angeles really is a lot of bright lights and red carpets, but also real people, real crimes, and even real ghosts.

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Although the lives of entertainers often have a tragic element, some stories can turn from sad to deadly. From a young Los Angeles newcomer to two famous rappers at the height of their career, this list covers an array of unsolved or disputed Hollywood homicides and show-business crimes, along with the stories, theories, and mysteries behind them.Hollywood elites are blamed for some of these deaths, while other tragedies are said to be the work of a jilted lover or, in some cases, the star themself. What causes these cases to live on decades later is they fact that they're more or less still complete mysteries with an intriguing cast of suspects and multiple motives, but no answers.These are 13 of the most tragic and mysterious deaths of celebrities, entertainers, and those in their inner circle from the past century.

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All about Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the hilarious police procedural sitcom that follows zany Detective Jake Peralta and his colleagues at the precinct.

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Like every Michael Schur comedy series, Brooklyn Nine-Nine&nbsp;is chock full of inside jokes, puns, and cultural references that can be so subtle they often escape the attention of the audience. Here's a collection of some of the best ones that we could find, from Gina's doodles to the writers' love of puns.Be sure to vote up the ones you missed on the first watch!

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Our collection of lists all about the popular anime, Spy x Family.

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Spy x Family (2022)

Spy x Family, one of the most popular anime in recent years, follows an unusual family of three: an undercover spy, a skilled assassin, and an adorable telepath. Throughout the series, viewers witness Loid adjusting to fatherhood, Yor becoming a loving wife and mother figure, and Anya adapting to her new home and school life. The anime is filled with slice-of-life moments that are nothing short of wholesome and heartwarming.Here’s a list of wholesome moments spotted by Spy x Family fans. Make sure to vote for the details that made your heart feel warm and fuzzy!

Wholesome 'Spy x Family' Posts That Will Make You Love The Series Even More

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It&#39;s every parent&#39;s greatest fear and every adult&#39;s biggest nightmare: kidnapping. TV shows about kidnapping&nbsp;tear at our hearts and make us want to see what happens next. Will the kidnapped ever get free and will their captors get what&#39;s coming to them? Whether or not a kidnapping is central to the plot of a TV series or it becomes a major issue within a season, TV shows about kidnapping make for some compelling television. While some of the best shows about kidnapping&nbsp;are typically <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-crime-drama-tv-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">popular crime dramas</a>, abduction shows span other genres.

Of the many shows about kidnapping, most of the truly harrowing ones are about adult kidnappings instead of kids. Shows like NBC&#39;s Kidnapped tracks a new kidnapping each season with the people behind law enforcement working tirelessly to solve the crime. Then you have <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-crime-shows/ranker-tv" target="_blank">top crime shows</a> like&nbsp;Sherlock&nbsp;that aren&#39;t always about kidnapping, but&nbsp;do often center them&nbsp;heavily in the plot. Whatever your interest in the genre, there&#39;s definitely a recommendation or two on this list you will enjoy watching.&nbsp;

For more recommendations on good kidnapping&nbsp;TV shows, browse this list - then vote up the kidnapping shows you think are the best of the decade and see where your favorite shows about abduction rank.

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Our recommendations for anime that are similar to all your favorite action anime, from Banana Fish to Vinland Saga.

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Black Lagoon (2006)

Are you experiencing the Black Lagoon blues? If you've completed your journey with the sadistic gunslinger Revy and her team of mercenaries, check out these anime like Black Lagoon that do a good job scratching the same itch. The criteria our anime experts took into consideration when curating these Black Lagoon recommendations include themes like mercenary and criminal underworld activity, action and gunfights, and complex characters who display moral ambiguity. You'll also find a lot of these series have female protagonists!&nbsp;From the arms dealings in Jormungand to the lawless streets of Gangsta, each of these anime promises a glimpse into the darker corners of life, echoing the world where Revy and her crew thrive. Although the recommendations were chose by our anime team, the order of the rankings is entirely decided by the votes of readers like you. Over 1K anime fans have already helped shape the list, so make your voice heard if you're a Black Lagoon fan and vote up the anime you would most recommend to other fans.

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Lists of the best shows & movies about illicit transgressions and those who can't be constrained by the confines of the law, from pencil-pushing embezzlers to crooks on the lam.

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“Murderers are not monsters, they are men. And that's the most frightening thing about them.” - Alice Sebold

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A fascination with the darkly twisted psychology of serial killers has been a recurring theme in cinema for decades, evolving as our understanding of the criminal psyche has grown. These narratives often delve into the minds and motives of these ruthless individuals, shedding light on their disturbing patterns of behavior, while reflecting societal fears and the cultural fascination with true crime. Only the best serial killer movies can blend spine-tingling suspense, gripping storytelling, and complex character studies of both heroes and villains alike, making them timeless pieces of cinema.The best serial killer movies offer chilling themes, intricate plots, and unforgettable performances, while also presenting a psychological exploration of what drives these criminals. With each film showcasing a unique approach to the macabre subject matter, viewers are treated to an array of stories that leave a lasting impression long after the credits roll. From psychological thrillers to crime dramas, these pictures illustrate the genre's diversity - from gritty realism in the 1970s to stylized portrayals in the 1990s and beyond - highlighting both the evolution of the genre and the innovative techniques used by directors.Films like The Silence of the Lambs, Seven, and Zodiac are all good examples of this intriguing genre. The Silence of the Lambs features a standout performance by Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter - one of cinema's most notorious serial killers - alongside Jodie Foster's tenacious FBI agent Clarice Starling. The gritty atmosphere of Seven comes to life through David Fincher's direction and memorable performances from Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, portraying the psychological toll of hunting a killer. Meanwhile, Zodiac recreates true events surrounding one of America's most infamous unsolved mysteries, exploring both the killer's actions and the impact on the journalists and detectives obsessed with solving the case. These films are just a few among many that have left a permanent impact on the genre, each contributing to its growth and depth.The artistry behind these top movies about serial killers transcends mere shock value or sensationalism; rather, they serve as powerful examinations into human nature's darkest corners. Their cultural impact is significant - shaping how serial killers are portrayed in the media and reflecting our collective fascination with these true crime stories. By crafting compelling narratives steeped in tension, emotion, and social commentary, these works challenge viewers' perceptions. Directors often use distinct cinematic techniques, from tight cinematography that heightens tension to narrative structures that offer insights into both the killers and those chasing them. The result is this crowd-ranked list of must-watch films that stand the test of time, earning their place among cinema's most celebrated serial killer masterpieces.

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In the entertainment industry, shows and movies about cops and lawyers are considered especially great. These are their stories.

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Jumping into the world of Law &amp; Order: SVU, it’s clear this television show has left an imprint on pop culture and the crime drama genre. As the series has progressed, the cast of Law &amp; Order: SVU has undergone significant transformations, not just in their roles but in their real lives as well. Mariska Hargitay's portrayal of Olivia Benson is marked by resilience and empathy, and this character has evolved in lock step with Hargitay's own growth. Christopher Meloni, who played the intense and steadfast Detective Stabler, has also seen a significant career trajectory since the early seasons. The changes in the cast of Law &amp; Order: SVU TV show must be taken together with the actual aging of the actors.The transformations of the Law &amp; Order: SVU cast, evident through shifts in tone and character evolution, reflect the passage of time both within the show and in reality.&nbsp;

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How The 'Law & Order: SVU' Cast Has Changed Over 26 Seasons

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Lists about FX's cult hit series about Jax Teller, his family, and the members of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original, which aired from 2008-2014.

Sons of Anarchy

Sons of Anarchy, FX's drama series, delves into the gritty world of an outlaw motorcycle club in the fictional town of Charming, California. The show, which ran from 2008 to 2014, describes loyalty, brotherhood, and betrayal, centering on the club's president, Jackson "Jax" Teller.&nbsp;Watching the cast of the Sons of Anarchy TV show transform over seven seasons reveals not only physical changes but also the wear and tear that their characters endure. For instance, Jax Teller, portrayed by Charlie Hunnam, ages visibly under the weight of his responsibilities and personal losses. Meanwhile, Katey Sagal's character, Gemma Teller Morrow, evolves from a fierce matriarch into a tragic figure, her age reflecting the years of turmoil and heartbreak she faces.Vote for the character who changed the most!

The 'Sons Of Anarchy' Club Ages Dramatically From The First To Last Season

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