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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.

Seobok

451. Seobok

Science Fiction Action Thriller Mystery
6.1

20211h 54min

South Korea

Director: Lee Yong-ju

Ex intelligence agent Ki-heon is tasked with safely transporting Seo Bok, the first ever human clone, who holds the secret of eternal life. Several forces try to take control of Seo Bok to serve their own agendas.


Every Breath You Take

452. Every Breath You Take

Thriller Mystery Domestic Thriller Investigation Mystery
5.4

20211h 45min

Germany, United States

Director: Vaughn Stein

A psychiatrist, whose client commits suicide, finds his family life disrupted after introducing her surviving brother to his wife and daughter.

Themes

"movie: every breath you take. genres: thriller, Mystery, Thriller, Mystery main themes: psychiatrist, Mental patient, Psychiatric treatment, Psychiatrist, Mental patient, Psychiatric treatment full keywords list: psychiatrist, Mental patient, Psychiatric treatment. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive effects of unresolved grief and the fragility of familial bonds in the face of trauma. it delves into themes of manipulation and the psychological scars left by abusive relationships, Ultimately questioning the nature of trust and safety within a family."

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The Unholy

453. The Unholy

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
5.1

20211h 39min

United States

Director: Evan Spiliotopoulos

Alice is a young hearing-impaired girl who, after a supposed visitation from the Virgin Mary, is inexplicably able to hear, speak and heal the sick. As word spreads and people from near and far flock to witness her miracles, a disgraced journalist hoping to revive his career visits the small New England town to investigate. When terrifying events begin to happen all around, he starts to question if these phenomena are the works of the Virgin Mary or something much more sinister.

Themes

"movie: the unholy. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: witch, Melancholy, Demon, Witch, Melancholy, Demon full keywords list: witch, Melancholy, Demon, Mysterious, Shocking, Zealous, Somber, Religious horror, Wonder, Suspicious, Inspirational, Adoring, Ambiguous, Antagonistic, Approving, Audacious, Melodramatic. concept analysis: the film explores the dangers of blind faith and the manipulation of belief for personal gain. it serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of succumbing to dark influences disguised as divine intervention."

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Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob

454. Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob

Animation Comedy Family Mystery Adventure
6.3

20211h 12min

United States

Director: Christina Sotta

An evil sorceress transports the gang back to the age of chivalrous knights, spell-casting wizards, and fire-breathing dragons.


The Soul

455. The Soul

Mystery Science Fiction Thriller
6.6

20212h 10min

China, Taiwan

Director: Cheng Wei-hao

Wang Shicong, chairman of the famous group, died tragically at home. The prosecutor Liang Wenchao and his wife, Abang, learned during the investigation that the deceased’s long-term partner, Dr. Wan, and his ex-wife’s Son Wang Tianyou, young newlywed wife Li Yan, and even the dead ex-wife, each suspect has an intricate connection. As more clues gradually surfaced, they gradually discovered the rich. The amazing secret hidden behind the murder...


The Dry

456. The Dry

Crime Thriller Mystery Detective Mystery Crime Investigation Mystery
6.8

20211h 57min

Australia, United Kingdom

Director: Robert Connolly

Aaron Falk returns to his drought-stricken hometown to attend a tragic funeral. But his return opens a decades-old wound - the unsolved death of a teenage girl.

Themes

Small-town suspicion, Past trauma and memory, Financial crime and cover-up, Family tragedy and loss, Drought and hardship, Harassment and stigma

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Every few hundred years, the most powerful demon on earth—a snake demon—awakens, and the Yin-Yang Masters are summoned to the capital. Meanwhile, the Princess of the realm has her own plans, as she conspires to claim the demon’s power.


Hunter Hunter

458. Hunter Hunter

Horror Thriller Mystery Werewolf Horror Survival Thriller
6.4

20201h 33min

Canada, United States

Director: Shawn Linden

A fur trapper leaves his wife and daughter behind to kill a rogue wolf in the remote wilderness, but they soon become increasingly worried when their peaceful existence is disrupted.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Survival under threat, Predator and prey dynamics, Isolation and family vulnerability, Violence and boundary crossing, Wilderness as pressure cooker

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The Call

459. The Call

Thriller Mystery Science Fiction Mind Game Thriller Time Travel Sci-Fi
7.1

20201h 52min

South Korea

Director: Lee Chung-hyun

Connected by phone in the same home but 20 years apart, a caller puts a woman’s past — and life — on the line to change her own fate.

Themes

Loyalty under duress, Survival through cooperation, Labor exploitation, Leadership dynamics, Trust and hierarchy

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Come Play

460. Come Play

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.8

20201h 36min

United States

Director: Jacob Chase

Oliver, a lonely autistic boy, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy's devices against him, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.

Themes

"movie: come play. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: monster, Autism, Supernatural, Monster, Autism, Supernatural full keywords list: monster, Autism, Supernatural, Loneliness, Supernatural horror, Based on short film, Horror. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of loneliness and the longing for connection, Particularly through the lens of autism. it highlights the emotional struggles of both the child and the parents, Emphasizing the sacrifices made for love and the enduring bond between family members."

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