10 Most Intense Crime Movies Ever Made, Ranked

There's a good reason why the crime genre has remained one of cinema's most prolific and successful for as long as it has. They're a "safe" way to experience the psychological thrill of following the lives of people on the wrong side of the law and those who try to bring them to justice. As such, intensity tends to be a pretty integral element of the genre. Not all crime films are created equal, however, and not all crime films are nearly as intense as others.