City of Burns

In the desolate, industrial city of Ashworth, a series of bizarre arsons plague the community. Detective Miles Corbin, a jaded investigator haunted by a past tragedy, is assigned to the case. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of the city's power structure, forcing him to confront his own demons to find the truth before the city is consumed by fire.

City of Burns garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Ethan Hawke. However, some found the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally convoluted.

• Praised for its moody atmosphere and Hawke's compelling performance.

• Criticized for its occasionally slow pacing and predictable twists.

• Lauded for its exploration of urban decay and corruption.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's dark tone and the performances, finding it an engaging mystery. Some viewers felt the plot became too complex in the latter half.

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Independent Spirit Awards.

The abandoned factory used for many of the film's key scenes was a real, decommissioned steel mill that had been closed for over two decades, adding to the authentic sense of decay.