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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.

Fear Street: 1994

171. 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

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Netflix
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Censor

172. 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
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The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

173. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
6.2

20211h 51min

United States

Director: Michael Chaves

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

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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I Am All Girls

174. 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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The Woman in the Window

175. The Woman in the Window

Crime Mystery Thriller Unreliable Perspective Mystery Domestic Thriller
5.7

20211h 40min

United States

Director: Joe Wright

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."

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Netflix
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Spiral: From the Book of Saw

176. 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."

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Apple TV
Hulu
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Recalled

177. 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

178. 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.


Seobok

179. 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

180. 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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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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