Cruising (1980)

When New York is caught in the grip of a sadistic serial killer who preys on patrons of the city's underground bars, rookie cop Steve Burns infiltrates the gay S&M subculture to try and lure him out of the shadows.

Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

What to watch after Cruising

• Sea of Love (1989) — Same subject: new york city, police
• Righteous Kill (2008) — Same subject: murder
• Maniac (1980) — Joe Spinell appears in both
• Crimes of Passion (1984) — Same subject: detective
• Insomnia (2002) — Same subject: detective, murder
• Killer Joe (2011) — Same feel: dark, disturbing