Where to start withSin City
2 versions · originally a film, 2005
Themes: Moral Ambiguity, Revenge, Corruption, Redemption, Vigilantism.
Start with Sin City (Robert Rodriguez, 2005) — the film. Sin City exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a film in 2005; each is ranked below by what it does best.
Sin City is a hyper-stylized, monochromatic neo-noir landscape defined by brutal vigilante justice and the desperate, morally ambiguous souls within.
✦ Most fans start here
Sin City (2005)
The original movie
✦ Start hereSin City
Robert Rodriguez · Film · 2005
Sin City (2005) serves as the definitive cinematic introduction, masterfully translating the stark, high-contrast comic aesthetic into a gritty, visceral exploration of corruption, vengeance, and broken-hearted anti-heroes.
2014 film
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For
Film · 2014
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014) expands the narrative scope by forcing established, hard-boiled citizens into violent collisions with the city's most reviled and dangerous inhabitants.
Common questions
What order should I watch Sin City and Sin City: A Dame to Kill For?
You should watch the 2005 movie Sin City first. It introduces the visual style and world established by Frank Miller. After completing the first film, you can continue the series by watching the 2014 sequel, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For.
Is Sin City: A Dame to Kill For a direct sequel to the 2005 Sin City?
Yes, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For is the 2014 sequel to the original 2005 film Sin City. Both movies are based on the graphic novel series and maintain the distinctive high-contrast black and white aesthetic that defines the franchise.
How many movies are in the Sin City film series?
There are two movies in the Sin City film series. The first installment, Sin City, was released in 2005. This was followed by the 2014 release of the sequel, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, which continues the narrative established in the first film.
Should I watch Sin City before seeing Sin City: A Dame to Kill For?
It is recommended to watch the 2005 Sin City before viewing the 2014 sequel, Sin City: A Dame to Kill For. Watching them in release order allows you to follow the development of the visual style and the world established in the source material.