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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.

A Classic Horror Story

441. A Classic Horror Story

Horror Mystery Folk Horror Whodunit
5.7

20211h 35min

Italy

Director: Roberto De Feo

Five people travelling by camper crash into a tree. When they recover, the road they were driving on has been replaced by an impenetrable forest and a wooden house.

Themes

"movie: a classic horror story. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: italy, Cult, Unwanted pregnancy, Italy, Cult, Unwanted pregnancy full keywords list: italy, Cult, Unwanted pregnancy, Snuff film, Rv, Violence. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical boundaries of entertainment and the voyeuristic nature of modern society, Where the line between reality and fiction blurs dangerously. it serves as a critique of how horror can be commodified, Reflecting on the consequences of desensitization to violence."

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Netflix
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The Deep House

442. The Deep House

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Locked-Room Mystery
5.3

20211h 25min

Belgium, France

Director: Alexandre Bustillo

While diving in a remote French lake, a couple of YouTubers who specialise in underwater exploration videos discover a house submerged in the deep waters. What was initially a unique finding soon turns into a nightmare when they discover that the house was the scene of atrocious crimes. Trapped, with their oxygen reserves falling dangerously, they realise the worst is yet to come: they are not alone in the house.

Themes

"movie: the deep house. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: lake, France, Diving, Lake, France, Diving full keywords list: lake, France, Diving, Supernatural, Haunted house, Scuba diving, Drone, Underwater, Diver, Youtube, Satanic ritual, Ghost, Found footage, Aftercreditsstinger, Holding breath under water, Thriller. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of curiosity and the dangers of uncovering buried secrets. it serves as a cautionary tale about the haunting legacies of past atrocities and the inescapable nature of evil."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Fear Street: 1994

443. Fear Street: 1994

Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Whodunit
6.2

20211h 48min

United States

Director: Leigh Janiak

After a series of brutal slayings, a teen and her friends take on an evil force that's plagued their notorious town for centuries.

Themes

Legacy of violence, Small town paranoia, Media sensationalism, Youth identity and coming out, Wealth disparity tension, Witchcraft and curse

Available on

Netflix
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Censor

444. Censor

Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Unreliable Perspective Mystery
6.0

20211h 24min

United Kingdom

Director: Prano Bailey-Bond

A screener at the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), who has earned an unsavory reputation for being the strictest censor of violent films, begins to spiral out of control after viewing a low-budget horror with similarities to the disappearance of her sister.

Themes

Censorship ethics, Video nasty controversy, Obsession and control, Media influence on perception, Power dynamics in censorship, Deception and manipulation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren encounter what would become one of the most sensational cases from their files. The fight for the soul of a young boy takes them beyond anything they'd ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.

Themes

Family under threat, Possession and agency, Belief under pressure, Possession as defense, Ritual power and consequence, Occult influence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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I Am All Girls

446. I Am All Girls

Drama Mystery Thriller Crime Serial Killer Crime
6.0

20211h 47min

South Africa

Director: Donovan Marsh

A special crimes investigator forms an unlikely bond with a serial killer to bring down a global child sex trafficking syndicate.

Themes

Police corruption, Trafficking as organized crime, Victimization of children, Resource constrained policing, Vigilante justice tension, Institutional secrecy and accountability

Available on

Netflix
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An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors only to witness a disturbing act of violence.

Themes

"movie: the woman in the window. genres: crime, Mystery, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Thriller main themes: new york city, Based on novel or book, Wine, New york city, Based on novel or book, Wine full keywords list: new york city, Based on novel or book, Wine, Murder, Neighbor, Agoraphobia, Car accident, Death, Mental illness, Medication pills. concept analysis: the film explores themes of isolation and the psychological impact of trauma, Highlighting how fear can distort reality. it also delves into the complexities of trust and the consequences of living in a world where perception can be manipulated."

Available on

Netflix
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Spiral: From the Book of Saw

448. Spiral: From the Book of Saw

Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Investigation Mystery
5.2

20211h 33min

United States

Director: Darren Lynn Bousman

Working in the shadow of an esteemed police veteran, brash Detective Ezekiel “Zeke” Banks and his rookie partner take charge of a grisly investigation into murders that are eerily reminiscent of the city’s gruesome past. Unwittingly entrapped in a deepening mystery, Zeke finds himself at the center of the killer’s morbid game.

Themes

"movie: spiral: from the book of saw. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: sequel, Murder, Police corruption, Sequel, Murder, Police corruption full keywords list: sequel, Murder, Police corruption, Survival horror, Body count, Procedural, Father son relationship, Mystery killings, Murder of a policeman, Death game. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of past actions and the moral complexities of justice, Revealing how the pursuit of vengeance can lead to tragic outcomes. it serves as a commentary on the cyclical nature of violence and the burdens of familial legacy."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Recalled

449. Recalled

Mystery Thriller
6.7

20211h 39min

South Korea

Director: Seo You-min

Soo-jin, who lost her memories due to a horrible incident, starts suspecting her husband. She is confused between reality and illusion, truth and lies.


Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet

450. Detective Conan: The Scarlet Bullet

Animation Action Crime Mystery Romance
6.3

20211h 50min

Japan

Director: Chika Nagaoka

At the opening ceremony of the WSG (World Sports Games) Tokyo Games, a sports festival held once every four years, it is announced that the world's first vacuum superconducting maglev with a maximum speed of 1,000 kilometers per hour will open. While attracting attention from around the world, top executives of large companies are kidnapped from the party venue where WSG tournament sponsors gather. Conan moves toward a solution and eventually finds a connection with the WSG abduction case that occurred 15 years ago in Boston, USA.