Nightcrawler vs Nightmare Alley
Nightcrawler has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7/10 for Nightmare Alley). Nightcrawler is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 30m. Nightcrawler is the older of the two (2014 against 2021). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Nightcrawler
Nightmare Alley| Nightcrawler | Nightmare Alley | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2021 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 2h 30m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dan Gilroy | Guillermo del Toro |
| Main cast | Michael Hyatt, Kevin Rahm, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo | Holt McCallany, Jim Beaver, Bradley Cooper, Mary Steenburgen, Paul Anderson |
Synopsis
Nightcrawler
When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
Nightmare Alley
An ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychologist who is even more dangerous than he is.
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