Blood Simple (1985)

The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

What to watch after Blood Simple

• A Simple Plan (1998) — Same subject: neo-noir
• Miller's Crossing (1990) — Joel Coen directed both
• Barton Fink (1991) — Same subject: neo-noir
• The Man Who Wasn't There (2001) — Joel Coen directed both
• The Killers (1946)
• The Unfaithful Wife (1969) — Same feel: dark, cynical