The match
Chopper
2000Australia★ 6.8subtitled
The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.
Close, not exact
A History of Violence, but for the slow unraveling of the truth
Nothing in the catalog nails this hook as hard as A History of Violence does, but the films below come honestly close.
If you want a second one
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
2006Germany★ 7.4subtitled
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.
If you want a second one
Animal Kingdom
2010Australia★ 6.8subtitled
Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activities, and J is soon indoctrinated into their way of life. But J is given a chance to take another path when a cop seeks to help him.