A Blade in the Dark
1983 · TMDB 5.7/10 · 130 votes
Bruno, an up and coming film composer, has been hired to write the score to a new horror movie. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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Mystery Movies
Discover popular and highly rated mystery movies. This page focuses on useful, popular choices for viewers in the United States.
Updated 2026-08-06 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
Eligible titles are ranked using TMDB popularity, audience rating, and vote count. Streaming availability and ratings can change over time.
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
2015 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 116 votes
Byomkesh, fresh out of college, agrees to investigate the disappearance of Bhuvan, a chemist. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Nine Miles Down
2009 · TMDB 5.3/10 · 109 votes
In the Sahara desert, a sandstorm batters a deserted drilling station. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Among the Living
2014 · TMDB 5.3/10 · 127 votes
Three teenagers skip school in order to explore an abandoned film studio lot where they catch sight of a woman being dragged by a masked man. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Mutilator
1985 · TMDB 5.1/10 · 140 votes
As a child, Ed was cleaning his father’s hunting rifles - a surprise birthday treat for the old man - when one of them went off, hitting and killing his mother. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Girl by the Lake
2007 · TMDB 6.3/10 · 184 votes
A cop investigates the murder of a beautiful teen girl left naked by a lake. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Quién te cantará
2018 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 143 votes
Lila, a famous retired singer, loses her memory after suffering an accident, just as she planned her return to the stage. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Pitfall
1962 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 111 votes
A man wanders into a seemingly deserted town with his young son in search of work. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Saragossa Manuscript
1966 · TMDB 7.8/10 · 161 votes
During the Napoleonic wars, a Spanish officer and an opposing officer find a book written by the former's grandfather. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Bad Kids Go to Hell
2012 · TMDB 4.6/10 · 104 votes
On a stormy Saturday afternoon, six students from Crestview Academy begin to meet horrible fates as they serve detention. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Leopard Man
1943 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 130 votes
When a leopard escapes during a publicity stunt, it triggers a series of murders. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Awoken
2019 · TMDB 5.8/10 · 102 votes
Karla, a young medical student, is trying to cure her brother, Blake, from a terminal sleep illness called Fatal Familial Insomnia, where you are unable to sleep until you die. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Plague of the Zombies
1966 · TMDB 6.4/10 · 155 votes
Sir James Forbes arrives in a remote Cornish village to identify a mysterious plague afflicting the population. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
DC Showcase: The Spectre
2010 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 158 votes
As Detective Jim Corrigan investigates a murder, The Spectre delivers horrific justice to the perpetrators. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Perfume of the Lady in Black
1974 · TMDB 6.4/10 · 106 votes
Sylvia, an industrial scientist, is troubled by strange hallucinations related to the tragic suicide of her mother. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Head Count
2019 · TMDB 5.3/10 · 112 votes
Newcomer Evan joins a group of teens on a getaway in Joshua Tree. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Across the River
2013 · TMDB 5.3/10 · 109 votes
After a wildlife biologist (Marco Marchese) becomes trapped on the wrong side of the river while collecting data, he comes across an abandoned village. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Woman on the Run
1950 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 113 votes
Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Horror in the High Desert
2021 · TMDB 5.8/10 · 110 votes
In July 2017, an experienced outdoor enthusiast vanished in Northern Nevada while on an outdoor excursion. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Havenhurst
2016 · TMDB 5.1/10 · 133 votes
A troubled young woman takes up residence in a gothic apartment building where she must confront a terrifying evil. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.