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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 Outfit

1. The Outfit

Crime Drama Thriller Mystery Organized Crime
7.2
20221h 45min

Overview

Leonard is an English tailor who used to craft suits on London’s world-famous Savile Row. After a personal tragedy, he’s ended up in Chicago, operating a small tailor shop in a rough part of town where he makes beautiful clothes for the only people around who can afford them: a family of vicious gangsters.

Themes

Betrayal within crime networks, Loyalty under coercion, Deception within networks, Paranoia under pressure, Reinvention after violence, Manipulation as control

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Overview

Stranded at a rest stop in the mountains during a blizzard, a recovering addict discovers a kidnapped child hidden in a car belonging to one of the people inside the building which sets her on a terrifying struggle to identify who among them is the kidnapper.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Survival under pressure, Crisis decision making, Coercive captivity, Isolation under blizzard, Mistrust in strangers

Available on

Hulu
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Catch the Fair One

3. Catch the Fair One

Thriller Mystery
6.3
20221h 25min

Overview

A Native American boxer embarks on the fight of her life when she goes in search of her missing sister.


Overview

A tech worker with agoraphobia discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime but is met with resistance when she tries to report it. Seeking justice, she must do the thing she fears the most: leave her apartment.

Themes

Authority vs resistance, Corporate ethics under pressure, Agoraphobic vulnerability, Privacy vs monitoring, Remote work fragility, Data trace manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Death on the Nile

5. Death on the Nile

Mystery Crime Thriller Whodunit Investigation Suspense
6.3
20222h 7min

Overview

Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfect couple's idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short.

Themes

Deception and blackmail, Wealth and inheritance, Status pressures, Romantic entanglements and manipulation, Group dynamics and suspicion

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Scream

6. Scream

Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Whodunit
6.3
20221h 54min

Overview

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Family legacy, Media sensationalism, Youth culture pressures, Fandom manipulation, Copycat violence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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7 Women and a Murder

7. 7 Women and a Murder

Comedy Mystery Crime Whodunit Dark Comedy
5.4
20211h 24min

Overview

When the family patriarch is murdered, seven women find themselves trapped together in his mansion to solve the mystery.

Themes

"movie: 7 women and a murder. genres: comedy, Mystery, Crime, Comedy, Mystery, Crime main themes: italy, Patriarch, Remake, Italy, Patriarch, Remake full keywords list: italy, Patriarch, Remake, Murder, Whodunit, Murder mystery, Christmas, Comedy mystery. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of familial loyalty and the complexities of love intertwined with betrayal. it highlights how desperation and hidden truths can lead to tragic consequences, Ultimately questioning the nature of relationships within a family."

Available on

Netflix
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Encounter

8. Encounter

Mystery Thriller Drama Survival Thriller Family Drama
5.9
20211h 48min

Overview

A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous directions, the boys will need to leave their childhoods behind.

Themes

"movie: encounter. genres: mystery, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Drama main themes: alien, Alien abduction, Alien invasion, Alien, Alien abduction, Alien invasion full keywords list: alien, Alien abduction, Alien invasion. concept analysis: the film delves into the psychological struggles of a father grappling with trauma and mental illness while trying to protect his children from perceived threats. it raises questions about the nature of reality and the sacrifices one makes for family amidst chaos and fear."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Psych 3: This Is Gus

9. Psych 3: This Is Gus

Comedy Crime Mystery TV Movie
7.5
20211h 36min

Overview

In preparation for a shotgun wedding before the birth of Baby Guster, Shawn and Gus go rogue in an attempt to track down Selene’s estranged husband, as Lassiter grapples with the future of his career.


Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin

10. Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.3
20211h 38min

Overview

Margot is a documentary filmmaker looking to meet her long-lost mother and extended family in a secluded Amish community. She and her film crew soon realize the family that welcomes them into their home might be hiding a sinister secret.

Themes

"movie: paranormal activity: next of kin. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: supernatural, Cult, Amish, Supernatural, Cult, Amish full keywords list: supernatural, Cult, Amish, Sequel, Paranormal, Demonic possession, Ghost, Found footage, Paranormal activity, Devil worship, Animal sacrifice, Supernatural horror, Pagan cult, Bold. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of familial legacy and the haunting nature of one's ancestry, Illustrating how the past can shape and dictate the present. it delves into the psychological and supernatural consequences of uncovering dark family secrets, Ultimately questioning the nature of evil that can be inherited through bloodlines."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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