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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.

Blow the Man Down

241. Blow the Man Down

Drama Mystery Comedy Cozy Mystery Family Drama
6.4

20191h 30min

United States

Director: Bridget Savage Cole

While grieving for the loss of their mother, the Connolly sisters suddenly find they have a crime to cover up, leading them deep into the underbelly of their salty Maine fishing village.

Themes

Moral compromise, Family loyalty under pressure, Gendered power dynamics, Small-town corruption, Community complicity, Crime concealment

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Come to Daddy

242. Come to Daddy

Comedy Horror Mystery Thriller Dark Comedy
6.0

20191h 36min

Ireland, Canada

Director: Ant Timpson

After receiving a cryptic letter from his estranged father, Norval travels to his dad’s oceanfront home for what he hopes will be a positive experience. If only he’d known the dark truth about his old man beforehand.

Themes

Estranged father dynamics, Beach house threat, Crossbow menace, Isolated house pressure, Father son reunion tension, Torture as leverage

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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

243. Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

Crime Family Mystery Investigation Mystery Parent-Child Family
5.7

20191h 29min

United States

Director: Katt Shea

Nancy Drew, a smart high schooler with a penchant for keen observation and deduction, stumbles upon the haunting of a local home. A bit of an outsider struggling to fit into her new surroundings, Nancy and her pals set out to solve the mystery, make new friends, and establish their place in the community

Themes

"movie: nancy drew and the hidden staircase. genres: crime, Family, Mystery, Crime, Family, Mystery main themes: woman director, Woman director full keywords list: woman director. concept analysis: the film explores themes of friendship and resilience in the face of adversity, Highlighting the importance of community and support. it also delves into the journey of self-discovery as nancy navigates her new environment and uncovers the truth behind the mysteries around her."

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Us

244. Us

Horror Mystery Home Invasion Horror Whodunit
6.8

20191h 56min

United States

Director: Jordan Peele

Husband and wife Gabe and Adelaide Wilson take their kids to their beach house expecting to unplug and unwind with friends. But as night descends, their serenity turns to tension and chaos when some shocking visitors arrive uninvited.

Themes

Survival under threat, Family under siege, Duality and duplication, Control through secrecy, Doppelgänger presence, Hidden population awakening

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Amazon Video
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The Professor and the Madman

245. The Professor and the Madman

History Drama Mystery Thriller Biographical History
7.2

20192h 4min

France, Ireland

Director: Farhad Safinia

Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.

Themes

Public contribution to knowledge, Institutional gatekeeping of progress, Madness and intellect tension, Hidden contributions to language, Power dynamics in scholarly work, Care versus control in therapy

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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection

246. Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection

Animation Science Fiction Crime Mystery War
7.3

20191h 52min

Director: Goro Taniguchi

The story takes place several years after Lelouch's "Zero Requiem" plan. He gave up his life to save the world and protect the ones he loved. The day Lelouch vi Brittannia fell was the day this war-torn world found peace. Now, as his friends work to keep the peace, a terrorist attack could risk everything. Can the brilliant tactician outwit death and save them all? Or will Lelouch’s legacy fall here?


Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost

247. Scooby-Doo! and the Curse of the 13th Ghost

Comedy Family Animation Adventure Mystery
6.4

20191h 22min

Director: Cecilia Aranovich

Mystery Inc. withdraws from solving crimes after botching a case. When Vincent Van Ghoul contacts the gang about an unfinished investigation from Daphne, Shaggy and Scooby's past, the gang springs into action to finish the job that involves catching the 13th Ghost that escaped from the Chest of Demons and is still at large.


Polaroid

248. Polaroid

Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.2

20191h 28min

Canada, Norway

Director: Lars Klevberg

High school loner Bird Fitcher has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the mysterious Polaroid vintage camera she stumbles upon, but it doesn't take long to discover that those who have their picture taken meet a tragic end. Bird and her friends must survive one more night as they race to solve the mystery of the haunted Polaroid before it kills them all.

Themes

"movie: polaroid. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: high school, 1970s, Camera, High school, 1970s, Camera full keywords list: high school, 1970s, Camera, Undead, Antique, Polaroid, Polaroid camera, Haunted. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of trauma and the haunting nature of guilt, As characters confront their past actions and the ripple effects they have on others. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unresolved grief and the cycle of violence that can ensue from it."

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The Vanishing

249. The Vanishing

Thriller Mystery Survival Thriller Investigation Mystery
5.9

20191h 48min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Kristoffer Nyholm

Three lighthouse keepers on an uninhabited island off the coast of Scotland discover something that isn't theirs to keep.

Themes

"movie: the vanishing. genres: thriller, Mystery, Thriller, Mystery main themes: scotland, Shipwreck, Affectation, Scotland, Shipwreck, Affectation full keywords list: scotland, Shipwreck, Affectation, Lighthouse, Based on true story, Lighthouse keeper, Remote island, Curious, Vanished, 1900s, Complex, Anxious, Furious, Adoring, Ambiguous, Antagonistic, Audacious, Complicated, Dubious, Euphoric, Ghoulish. concept analysis: the film explores the corrosive effects of guilt and the moral dilemmas faced in extreme isolation. it serves as a meditation on how desperation can lead individuals to betray their own humanity."

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Escape Room

250. Escape Room

Horror Thriller Mystery Survival Thriller Locked-Room Mystery
6.4

20191h 39min

United States

Director: Adam Robitel

Six strangers find themselves in circumstances beyond their control, and must use their wits to survive.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Deception and control, Puzzle based survival, Spectator driven risk, Echoes of trauma, Targeted by design

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Apple TV
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