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Mystery movies

Suspenseful puzzles and 'whodunnits' that keep you guessing until the final, shocking revelation.

Subgenres include: Whodunit, Locked-Room Mystery, Investigation Mystery.

The phrase "Born Sexy Yesterday" is derived from the 1950 film "Born Yesterday." However beneath this superficial portrayal of some women lies a more complex understanding , revealing deeper narratives that resonate with many. October 1, 1985. The chilling emptiness in Michele Avila's eyes. Her murder, a savage ballet of teenage fury, ripped through the town, festering wounds exposing the venomous underbelly of a seemingly innocent friendship. Jealousy, a serpent coiled in the heart of adolescence, struck with the force of a viper, revealing the terrifying depths of envy's reach. These weren't just girls; they were predators. Women are born with many layers, a mix between good and evil. Ironically of all the positive tropes that can validate the existence of women, why is it that "Born Sexy Yesterday" is a trope that resonates with our male counterparts the most?


In My Blood

102. In My Blood

Thriller Mystery Horror
Upcoming

202620min

Director: Alex Bendo

Desperate to live up to his father’s expectations, a talented but inconsistent minor league baseball player turns to steroids, igniting a dangerous transformation of body and mind.


Nelly and Detective Michael set out to solve the murder of a guest while at a lavish dinner.


Kill Me

104. Kill Me

Comedy Mystery
0.0

2026

Director: Peter Warren

Jimmy wakes up in a bathtub after having tried to kill himself. Or, at least, that’s what it looks like to his friends and family. Jimmy is pretty sure he didn’t do it… maybe. Together with Margot, the 911 operator who took his call, Jimmy sets out on a mission to solve a vitally important whodunit: did someone try to kill him, or are they chasing the spectre of depression?


Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies

105. Reel #1: Surfing with Butterflies

Mystery Drama Fantasy Horror
0.0

20269min

Director: Benjamin McLeod

On his 18th birthday, Jesse cocoons himself inside his coastal family home, reminiscing about bittersweet childhood memories with his siblings. But as his older sister and brother vanish from sight, Jesse struggles to find his wings and fly away from a place so haunted by memory.


My Brother's Killer

106. My Brother's Killer

Crime Documentary History Mystery
0.0

20261h 35min

Director: Rachel Mason

The unsolved murder of Billy London, a gay adult film performer brutally killed in West Hollywood, was an urban legend for 33 years. A documentary intended to honor his life took an unexpected turn when members of the community joined forces to uncover overlooked clues, and seek a resolution to the mystery of who killed him. Drawing on a rare trove of VHS and personal footage, the film reveals a chilling overlap between the victim and some of the suspects who were captured on camera in films made in the narrow window of Billy's death.


Samakdo

107. Samakdo

Horror Mystery
0.0

20261h 40min

Director: Chae Ki-jun

A story that takes place when an investigative reporting team, which was believed to have disappeared during the Japanese colonial era, faces the existence of absolute evil.


Project Hail Mary

108. Project Hail Mary

Science Fiction Adventure Mystery
0.0

20262h 37min

Director: Phil Lord

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.


Hannah finds a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.


The Good Boy

110. The Good Boy

Thriller Drama Mystery
8.5

20261h 50min

Director: Jan Komasa

19-year-old criminal Tommy is kidnapped and forced into a rehabilitation process by dysfunctional couple Chris and Kathryn, who try to make him a 'good boy'. Tommy must find a way to escape.