Best murder mystery movies that will keep you hooked

Best murder mystery movies - If you enjoy the thrill of murder mysteries, here are some top picks for you!

Knives Out, Rahasya, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!

Every movie has its own speciality as it stirs different emotions in us. While some inspire and motivate us to take second chances, others keep our adrenaline pumping with horror and paranormal phenomena. However, one of the most beloved genres is the crime thriller with the murder mystery trope. If the police chase and the whodunnit are your true calling, we have curated a list featuring the best murder mystery movies to keep you on the edge of your couch.

Murder mystery movies across languages:

Knives Out

• Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

With Daniel Craig leading the ensemble cast, this murder mystery revolves around crime novelist Harlan Thrombey and his sudden death. While the police rule it to be a suicide, there is a secret tip to a private investigator to continue the murder case. From the quirky characters to the layered narrative, Knives Out keeps you engaged with its convoluted mystery.

Rahasya

• Where to watch: ZEE5

Featuring an impressive ensemble cast with Kay Kay Menon, Tisca Chopra, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Mita Vashisht, this murder mystery film is loosely inspired by the infamous Noida double homicide case. It traces the events after the death of a young girl from the different perspectives of the investigators.

Mystic River

• Where to watch: Rent on Amazon Prime Video

Starring the formidable cast of Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon, this neo-noir crime mystery film was helmed by actor-director Clint Eastwood and garnered acclaim for its somber drama and layered characters. The plot revolves around three childhood friends meeting again after a traumatic event that changes their dynamics forever.

F I R No.339/07/06

• Where to watch: ZEE5

In Raghunathpur, a gruesome murder sets off shocking revelations when an upright police officer digs deep to unravel the mystery, navigating a complex web of secrets and lies. With unwavering determination, he tirelessly pursues justice, employing every resource at his disposal to track down the perpetrators and bring them to book, unmasking the dark underbelly of the town and restoring faith in the law.

The Da Vinci Code

• Where to watch: Netflix

Led by a star-studded ensemble cast, including Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina and Jürgen Prochnow in pivotal roles, the movie unravels hidden secrets and mysteries around religious faith, and the encrypted Da Vinci Code. Despite its controversial reception after its premiere, the movie will keep you hooked with its startling revelations throughout the complex narrative.

Unlocked

• Where to watch: Netflix

The psychological mystery drama film marks the directorial debut of Kim Tae-joon. It sheds light on the deadly digital age, which can track your every move. The plot follows a girl whose life turns upside down after her phone is lost and is found by a psychopathic person. Chun Woo-hee, Yim Si-wan, and Kim Hee-won play prominent roles in this Korean movie.

Rekhachithram

• Where to watch: SonyLIV, Aha

Suspended police officer, Vivek Gopinath, gets a second chance with a four-decade old cold case–a murder with an unidentified victim. Determined to redeem himself, Vivek throws his heart and soul into cracking the long-unsolved mystery, navigating decades-old clues and witnesses to uncover the truth and find justice for the faceless victim.

Gone Girl

• Where to watch: Netflix

Be it the stellar ensemble cast with Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, and Patrick Harris or David Fincher’s meticulous direction, Gone Girl remains a cinematic gem for a reason. The plot revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a woman and how her husband becomes the centre of suspicion as he grapples with the twin loss of losing his love and his self-esteem.

Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!

• Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Starring the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput in the lead role, the movie traces the twisted and dark mysteries solved by the meticulous detective Byomkesh Bakshy. It is set in the wartime Calcutta and is quite engrossing with its layered plot.

Satyanweshi Byomkesh

• Where to watch: ZEE5

Detective Byomkesh Bakshi, and his trusted friend, Ajit, are drawn into a complex web of case when they are approached by influential political leader Santosh Samaddar to investigate the murder of the beautiful Heena Mallick. As they delve deeper into the case, they begin to unravel a series of secrets, lies, and deception, and the truth behind Heena's death.

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