The River Murders (2011) is a dark and intense psychological thriller that centers on Detective Jack Verdon (Ray Liotta), a man caught in a deadly game where the killer knows more about him than he does. When a string of women—each one someone Jack was once romantically involved with—are found murdered, suspicion immediately turns toward him. Pulled off the case and placed under investigation by the FBI—led by Agent Vuckovitch (Christian Slater)—Jack finds himself racing against time to clear his name.

As the murders continue, Jack realizes that the killer is not just choosing victims from his past—he’s forcing Jack to confront a deeper, more personal truth he’s long tried to suppress. With help from his commanding officer, Captain Langley (Ving Rhames), and driven by a need for redemption, Jack must outwit a killer who seems to know his every move.

With eerie pacing, haunting atmosphere, and layered performances, The River Murders explores the themes of guilt, trauma, and twisted justice. It’s not just a hunt for a murderer—it’s a descent into one man’s haunted soul.