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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 Unholy

181. 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

182. 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

183. 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

184. 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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The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity

185. The Yin-Yang Master: Dream of Eternity

Action Drama Fantasy Mystery Science Fiction
6.4

20202h 12min

China

Director: Guo Jingming

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

186. 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

187. 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

188. 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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The Empty Man

189. The Empty Man

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
6.2

20202h 17min

South Africa, United States

Director: David Prior

On the trail of a missing girl, an ex-cop comes across a secretive group attempting to summon a terrifying supernatural entity.

Themes

Grief and guilt, Cult manipulation, Fabricated memories, Trauma and obsession, Loss of self, Investigation vs belief

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The Kid Detective

190. The Kid Detective

Comedy Drama Mystery Dark Comedy Relationship Drama
7.0

20201h 39min

Canada

Director: Evan Morgan

A once-celebrated kid detective, now 31, continues to solve the same trivial mysteries between hangovers and bouts of self-pity. Until a naive client brings him his first 'adult' case, to find out who brutally murdered her boyfriend.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Obsession with power, Childhood fame burden, Trauma and exploitation, Small-town secrets, Clue-driven investigation

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