Mystery films thrive on secrets, suspense, and the tantalizing thrill of piecing together the puzzle. From the classic noir layers of Chinatown to the sleek modern twists of Gone Girl and Knives Out, these stories grip audiences with questions of guilt, motive, and hidden truth. Locked-room thrillers, whodunits, and psychological mysteries all live here, designed to keep you second-guessing until the final reveal. Whether drenched in smoky noir shadows, glittering with misdirection, or unraveling with gut-punch twists, mystery films reward patience and curiosity with answers you didn’t see coming, but can’t stop thinking about once they’re revealed.
Shelby Oaks is a methodical descent into paranormal dread. This found-footage horror explores missing persons, supernatural mythology, and the obsession that consumes those left behind. Distributed by Neon.
We Bury the Dead (2025) is a slow‑burn Australian zombie drama about guilt, closure, and reanimated memories in Tasmania – less splatter, more sorrow, and ideal for novice undead fans.
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The Beast in Me Netflix series review: Claire Danes stars as a grieving author investigating neighbor Matthew Rhys, a suspected murderer. Strong performances can’t save a rushed finale in this 2025 psychological thriller.
The Beast Comes at Midnight review: This werewolf mystery works as entry-level horror for tweens with polished cinematography and accessible mythology, though adult genre fans should skip this soft creature feature streaming free on Tubi.
Stephen Cognetti’s Hell House LLC Lineage attempts to connect the franchise’s scattered supernatural elements into cohesive mythology, delivering familiar frights with technical competence.
