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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 Adventures of Tintin

771. The Adventures of Tintin

Adventure Animation Mystery Treasure Hunt Whodunit
7.3

20111h 47min

New Zealand, United States

Director: Steven Spielberg

Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. As Tintin is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine suspects him of stealing a priceless treasure. Tintin and Snowy, with the help of salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock and bumbling detectives, Thompson and Thomson, travel half the world, one step ahead of their enemies, as Tintin endeavors to find the Unicorn, a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Rivalry and deception, Risk and resilience, Pursuit of treasure, Mutiny and power struggle, Memory and ancestry

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The Thing

772. The Thing

Horror Science Fiction Mystery Alien Horror Alien Contact Sci-Fi
6.2

20111h 43min

United States

Director: Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.

When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.

Themes

Paranoia under isolation, Survival versus trust, Contamination anxiety, Quarantine dynamics within a group, Fear of the unfamiliar, Deception and uncertainty

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The Hidden Face

773. The Hidden Face

Thriller Mystery Investigation Suspense Investigation Mystery
7.3

20111h 32min

Colombia, Spain

Director: Andrés Baiz

A Spanish orchestra conductor deals with the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend.

Themes

Appearances vs reality, Isolation under pressure, Trust under suspicion, Jealousy driving deception, Hidden spaces surveillance, Manipulation of intimacy

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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

774. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Drama Thriller Mystery Mind Game Thriller Investigation Mystery
7.0

20112h 7min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Tomas Alfredson

In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet mole within his former colleagues at the heart of MI6.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and cover stories, Bureaucratic suspicion and mistrust, Fragmented authority, Mole within the service, Information leaks risk

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur

775. Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur

Animation Mystery Comedy Family
6.8

20111h 15min

Director: Ethan Spaulding

A relaxing spa getaway evolves into a prehistoric panic when Scooby-Doo and the gang uncover the horrible Phantosaur, an ancient legend come to life to protect hidden treasures buried in secret desert caves. But this scare-a-saurus doesn’t stand a chance with Shaggy around, after he finds his inner hero with the help of new-age hypnosis. Like, it makes him more brave and less hungry!


The Caller

776. The Caller

Horror Thriller Mystery Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
6.0

20111h 32min

United Kingdom, Puerto Rico

Director: Matthew Parkhill

Troubled divorcee Mary Kee is tormented by a series of sinister phone calls from a mysterious woman. When the stranger reveals she's calling from the past, Mary tries to break off contact. But the caller doesn't like being ignored, and looks for revenge in a unique and terrifying way...

Themes

Abuse and control, Time intrusion, Deception and manipulation, Isolation and distrust, Haunting imagery, Psychological torment

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The Skin I Live In

777. The Skin I Live In

Drama Horror Mystery Thriller Body Horror
7.6

20112h

Spain

Director: Pedro Almodóvar

A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.

Themes

Illegal medical experiments, Body autonomy and control, Identity and transformation, Captivity and confinement, Surveillance and secrecy, Adoption and kinship

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Final Destination 5

778. Final Destination 5

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.9

20111h 31min

United States

Director: Steven Quale

Death is just as omnipresent as ever, and is unleashed after one man’s premonition saves a group of coworkers from a terrifying suspension bridge collapse. But this group of unsuspecting souls was never supposed to survive, and, in a terrifying race against time, the ill-fated group frantically tries to discover a way to escape Death’s sinister agenda.

Themes

Deception as survival tactic, Death as omnipresent threat, Wrinkles in reality, Lifespan extraction motive, Collective fate negotiation, Premonition as fate

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max Amazon Channel
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After his capture for attempted assassination of the Raikage, leader of Kumogakure, as well as killing Jōnin from Kirigakure and Iwagakure, Naruto is imprisoned in Hōzukijou: A criminal containment facility known as the Blood Prison. Mui, the castle master, uses the ultimate imprisonment technique to steal power from the prisoners, which is when Naruto notices his life has been targeted. Thus begins the battle to uncover the truth behind the mysterious murders and prove Naruto's innocence.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust under pressure, Authority and individual rights, Confinement and injustice, Loyalty and duty, Justice and accountability

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Super 8

780. Super 8

Thriller Science Fiction Mystery Mind Game Thriller Alien Contact Sci-Fi
7.0

20111h 52min

United States

Director: J.J. Abrams

In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.

Themes

Group solidarity under threat, Government secrecy and power, Youthful collaboration under pressure, Scientific curiosity vs risk, Unexplained phenomena and resilience, Trust across rival loyalties

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