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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.

Rebecca

191. Rebecca

Romance Drama Mystery Thriller Dark Romance
6.0

20202h 3min

United Kingdom

Director: Ben Wheatley

After a whirlwind romance with a wealthy widower, a naïve bride moves to his family estate but can't escape the haunting shadow of his late wife.

Themes

Class differences, Gothic romance, British nobility, Housekeeper dynamics, Newlywed tension

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Nocturne

192. Nocturne

Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Whodunit
5.7

20201h 30min

United States

Director: Zu Quirke

Inside the halls of an elite arts academy, a timid music student begins to outshine her more accomplished and outgoing twin sister when she discovers a mysterious notebook belonging to a recently deceased classmate.

Themes

"movie: nocturne. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: suicide, Pianist, Fraternal twins, Suicide, Pianist, Fraternal twins full keywords list: suicide, Pianist, Fraternal twins, Classical musician. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of ambition and the intense rivalry between siblings, Highlighting how the pursuit of excellence can lead to tragic consequences. it delves into themes of mental health, The pressure of expectations, And the haunting effects of unresolved trauma."

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Saint Maud

193. Saint Maud

Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Unreliable Perspective Mystery
6.6

20201h 25min

United Kingdom

Director: Rose Glass

Having recently found God, self-effacing young nurse Maud arrives at a plush home to care for Amanda, a hedonistic dancer left frail from a chronic illness. When a chance encounter with a former colleague throws up hints of a dark past, it becomes clear there is more to sweet Maud than meets the eye.

Themes

Moral ambiguity, Caregiver burden, Isolation and loneliness, Religious obsession, Deception within faith, Disillusionment with divinity

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bloody Hell

194. Bloody Hell

Horror Comedy Action Mystery Thriller
6.6

20201h 34min

Australia, United States

Director: Alister Grierson

A man with a mysterious past flees the country to escape his own personal hell... only to arrive somewhere much worse. In an effort to survive this new horror, he turns to his personified conscience.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trauma and resilience, Survival under captivity, Outsider status and belonging, Media scrutiny and blame, Violence as problem-solving

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hoopla
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Flashback

195. Flashback

Thriller Mystery Mind Game Thriller Mindbender Mystery
5.4

20201h 37min

Canada, United States

Director: Christopher MacBride

Frederick Fitzell is living his best life—until he starts having horrific visions of Cindy, a girl who vanished in high school. After reaching out to old friends with whom he used to take a mystery drug called Mercury, Fredrick realizes the only way to stop the visions lies deep within his own memories, so he embarks on a terrifying mental odyssey to learn the truth.

Themes

"movie: flashback. genres: thriller, Mystery, Thriller, Mystery main themes: journey in the past, Time travel, Mysterious drug, Journey in the past, Time travel, Mysterious drug full keywords list: journey in the past, Time travel, Mysterious drug, Journey. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of memory and the impact of past traumas on present realities. it delves into the philosophical themes of time perception and the search for redemption through understanding one's history."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Hubie Halloween

196. Hubie Halloween

Comedy Mystery Horror Dark Comedy Whodunit
5.3

20201h 43min

United States

Director: Steven Brill

Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.

Themes

"movie: hubie halloween. genres: comedy, Mystery, Horror, Comedy, Mystery, Horror main themes: holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween, Holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween full keywords list: holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween, Bullying, Single mother, Foster family, Protective mother. concept analysis: the film explores themes of acceptance and the importance of community, Highlighting how kindness can triumph over bullying and ridicule. it also emphasizes the transformative power of love and respect, As hubie evolves from a figure of mockery to a beloved leader."

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Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

197. Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

Family Animation Mystery Comedy Horror
6.2

20201h 17min

United States

Director: Maxwell Atoms

Scooby-Doo and the gang team up with their pals, Bill Nye The Science Guy and Elvira Mistress of the Dark, to solve this mystery of gigantic proportions and save Crystal Cove!


Enola Holmes

198. Enola Holmes

Adventure Mystery Crime Coming-of-Age Adventure Whodunit
6.6

20202h 3min

United States

Director: Harry Bradbeer

While searching for her missing mother, intrepid teen Enola Holmes uses her sleuthing skills to outsmart big brother Sherlock and help a runaway lord.

Themes

Gendered expectations, Risk and resilience, Hidden identities, Suffrage activism, Independence vs guardianship, Social mobility under constraint

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Shirley

199. Shirley

Drama Thriller Mystery
6.1

20201h 47min

United States

Director: Josephine Decker

A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.


I'm Thinking of Ending Things

200. I'm Thinking of Ending Things

Mystery Thriller Horror Psychological Horror Unreliable Perspective Mystery
6.5

20202h 15min

United States

Director: Charlie Kaufman

Nothing is as it seems when a woman experiencing misgivings about her new boyfriend joins him on a road trip to meet his parents at their remote farm.

Themes

Road trip tension, Farm isolation, Memory and dementia, Poetry and philosophy, Surrealism in narrative, Janitor presence in school

Available on

Netflix
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