Directed by David Fincher, 'Zodiac' is a meticulously crafted thriller that chronicles the real-life hunt for the elusive Zodiac Killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Featuring standout performances by Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr., the film delves into the obsessive quest of journalists and detectives to unmask the murderer, capturing the era's atmosphere and the chilling enigma of the case.