7 Must-Watch Murder Mystery Thriller Movies

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Khushi Arora
Jan 21, 2025

Knives Out

Released in 2019, this mystery thriller film follows a mysterious murder of a popular novelist and how the entire family became the suspect.

Gone Girl

This gripping psychological thriller is based on Gillian Flynn's novel by the same name, a story of Nick whose wife mysteriously disappeared on their fifth anniversary.

Seven

Released in 1995, this dark thriller revolves around the story of two detectives who are tracking a serial killer, a perfect gritty murder mystery with shocking ending.

Prisoners

This intensely amazing film follows a story of two girls who are kidnapped and their father did everything to save them, exploring the themes of faith and justice.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

Released in 2011, this mystery thriller film is based on Stieg Larsson's novel by the same name, follows the story of a hacker and a journalist who together unfolded the dark secrets of a family.

Shutter Island

This psychological thriller film revolves around the story of Marshal who travelled to Shutter Island to investigate the missing patient from a psychiatric hospital.

Chinatown

Released in 1974, this gritting story explores the themes of power, greed and betrayal through the story of Jake Gittes who unfolded the web of corruption.

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