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Whodunit movies

A closed question drives the plot—who did it? Built on clues, suspects, alibis, and a final reveal.

The Owners

1. The Owners

Horror Mystery Thriller Home Invasion Horror Whodunit
5.0
20201h 32min

Overview

A group of friends think they found the perfect easy score - an empty house with a safe full of cash. But when the elderly couple that lives there comes home early, the tables are suddenly turned. As a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues, the would-be thieves must fight to save themselves from a nightmare they could never have imagined.

Themes

"movie: the owners. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the depths of human depravity and the consequences of greed, Illustrating how desperation can lead individuals to make morally reprehensible choices. it also delves into themes of manipulation and the facade of normalcy that can hide dark secrets beneath the surface."

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Scoob!

2. Scoob!

Animation Comedy Family Mystery Family Animation
5.6
20201h 33min

Overview

In Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces with young detectives Fred, Velma, and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, toughest mystery ever: an evil plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global “dogpocalypse,” the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone ever imagined.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Heroism under doubt, Prequel origins anxiety, Criminal investigation tension, Talking dog loyalty, Villain presence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Vigil

3. The Vigil

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.8
20201h 28min

Overview

A man providing overnight watch to a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community finds himself opposite a malevolent entity.

Themes

"movie: the vigil. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: new york city, Haunted house, Evil spirit, New york city, Haunted house, Evil spirit full keywords list: new york city, Haunted house, Evil spirit, Spirit, Demon, Ghost, Jewish, Mazzikin. concept analysis: the film explores themes of guilt and the haunting nature of unresolved trauma, Particularly within the context of cultural and personal history. it delves into the struggle for redemption and the impact of past actions on present existence."

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Inheritance

4. Inheritance

Drama Mystery Thriller Family Drama Whodunit
5.6
20201h 50min

Overview

The patriarch of a wealthy and powerful family suddenly passes away, leaving his wife and daughter with a shocking secret inheritance that threatens to unravel and destroy their lives.

Themes

"movie: inheritance. genres: drama, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Thriller main themes: daughter, Father, Patriarchy, Daughter, Father, Patriarchy full keywords list: daughter, Father, Patriarchy, Family secrets, Buried memories, Hidden truth, Dark secret, Ridiculous. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of family secrets and the moral complexities of power and corruption. it delves into themes of betrayal, The consequences of past actions, And the struggle for redemption amidst a legacy of darkness."

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Amazon Video
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Beasts Clawing at Straws

5. Beasts Clawing at Straws

Mystery Thriller Crime Drama Organized Crime
7.0
20201h 48min

Overview

A struggling restaurant owner, caring for his sick mom, finds a bag of cash in a sauna locker, while a customs officer gets into trouble when his girlfriend runs off with money he borrowed from a loan shark.

Themes

Transactional relationships, Deception and betrayal, Economic desperation, Debt and coercion, Debt to loan shark, Social precariousness, Bag of money pressure

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Lodge

6. The Lodge

Horror Drama Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror
6.0
20201h 48min

Overview

When a father is forced to abruptly depart for work, he leaves his children, Aidan and Mia, at their holiday home in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace. Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace's dark past.

Themes

Isolation intensifies paranoia, Deception as control, Cult legacy and manipulation, Family fracture under stress, Environmental confinement, Fear amid cold

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The Wretched

7. The Wretched

Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.8
20191h 35min

Overview

A rebellious teenage boy, struggling with his parents' imminent divorce, encounters a terrifying evil after his next-door neighbor becomes possessed by an ancient witch that feasts on children.

Themes

"movie: the wretched. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: witch, Possession, Woods, Witch, Possession, Woods full keywords list: witch, Possession, Woods, Neighbor, Marine, Occult, Flesh eating, Summer job, Ancient evil. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of familial disintegration and the loss of innocence, As the characters confront both personal and supernatural evils. it serves as a cautionary tale about the hidden dangers lurking within familiar spaces and the impact of trauma on relationships."

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Knives Out

8. Knives Out

Comedy Crime Mystery Satire Detective Mystery Crime
7.9
20192h 11min

Overview

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

Themes

Family pressure, Dependency leverage, Privilege manipulation, Inheritance obligation, Reputation leverage, Household authority

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

9. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Horror Adventure Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
6.2
20191h 48min

Overview

Mill Valley, Pennsylvania, Halloween night, 1968. After playing a joke on a school bully, Stella and her friends decide to sneak into a supposedly haunted house that once belonged to the powerful Bellows family, unleashing dark forces that they will be unable to control.

Themes

Small town secrets, Haunted house peril, Folk horror dynamics, Storybook danger, Ostracism and witchcraft, Pollution as cover

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Batman: Hush

10. Batman: Hush

Action Animation Crime Mystery Superhero Action
6.9
20191h 22min

Overview

A mysterious new villain known only as Hush uses a gallery of villains to destroy Batman's crime-fighting career as well as Bruce Wayne's personal life, which has been further complicated by a relationship with Selina Kyle/Catwoman.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Mind control manipulation, Identity revealed under pressure, Duty vs personal bonds, Unseen conspirator influence, Betrayal through deception

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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