2 Days in the Valley (1996)

In a sleepy bedroom community of LA's San Fernando Valley, the murder of a professional athlete by two hit men sets into motion a chain of events that puts the mundane lives of a dozen residents on a collision course. This clever tale tells the story of two hit men, a mistress, a nurse, a vindictive ex-wife, a wealthy art dealer and his lovelorn assistant, a suicidal writer and his dog, and a bitter cop and his partner.

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller

What to watch after 2 Days in the Valley

• Lonely Hearts (2006) — Same subject: detective, murder
• Clay Pigeons (1998) — Same subject: jealousy, murder
• Bobby Z (2007) — John Herzfeld directed both
• Switchback (1997) — Same subject: murder
• Buddy Buddy (1981) — Same subject: hitman
• City Hall (1996) — Same feel: cynical, dramatic