Audience reception, critical reception, business and the box office are but a few variables that count for what the creators would call a 'successful' film. And, sometimes there are movies that seem to fit the bill perfectly to deserve recognition as great works of cinema but fall by the wayside. At least, in terms of the number of people who talk about it. So, here are some underrated movies that you probably never heard of and you should check out today. Before The Devil Knows You're Dead (2007). Before The Devil Knows You're Dead has you hanging on its every move by the time you've heard the summary of the plot. Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film revolves around the story of two brothers who deicide to rob their father's jewellery store. The film showcases amazing performances by both Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke.

50 Dead Men Walking (2008)

Directed by Kari Skogland, 50 Dead Men Walking is a crime thriller which is kind of like a more Irish version of The Departed, and that is so cool. The story follows a badass young guy (played by Jim Sturgess) who infiltrates the IRA for the British Police. Ring a bell?

Session 9 (2001)

Session 9 is one of those psychological horror stories that stays with you. Set inside an eerie setting of an abandoned mental facility, the movie is directed by Brad Anderson about an asbestos cleaning crew working at the site when things start going haywire. Unsettling on many levels Session 9 will definitely leave with a strange after taste.