| Film | Director | Country of origin |
|---|---|---|
 Zodiac | David Fincher | United States |
| L.A. Confidential | Curtis Hanson | United States |
 Fargo | Joel Coen, Ethan Coen | United Kingdom, United States |
| The Silence of the Lambs | Jonathan Demme | United States |
| Scarface | Brian De Palma | United States |
 Blow Out | Brian De Palma | United States |
| Deadfall | Stefan Ruzowitzky | United States |