8 Best Murder Mystery Movies of All Times
If you love Murder Mysteries, as much as we do but don’t always want to be a part of one unless there is a popcorn & screen, this list of is for you. The most twisted, classic, recent, ironic, sarcastic, British, French, American favorite murder mystery movies of all times.
KNIVES OUT (2019) 8.0 out of 10.00 (IMDb)
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) 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. Written by Lionsgate
WHY WORTHY: cast (!), action murder mystery, twisted plot, ironic
AVAILABLE: AMAZON (RENT)
Starring: Daniel Craig. Blanc Chris Evans. Ana de Armas.Jamie Lee Curtis..Michael Shannon.Don Johnson. Toni Collette.Keith Stanfield. Christopher Plummer and many more
GOSFORD PARK (2002) 7.2 out of 10.00 (IMDb)
Set in the 1930s, the story takes place in an old-fashioned English country house where a weekend shooting party is underway. The story centers on the McCordle family, particularly the man of the house, Sir William McCordle (Sir Michael Gambon). Getting on in years, William has become a benefactor to many of his relatives and friends. As the weekend goes on, secrets are revealed, and it seems that everyone, above stairs and below, wants a piece of William and his money, but how far will they go to get it? Written by Ashley <AMTOT@aol.com>
WHY WORTHY: cast(!), classic vintage murder mystery, unique characters, British humor
AVAILABLE: AMAZON (prime)
STARRING: Maggie Smith.Michael Gambon.Kristin Scott Thomas.Camilla Rutherford.Charles Dance.Geraldine Somerville.Tom Hollander. Natasha Wightman. Ryan Phillippe
MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY 7.4 out of 10.00 (IMDb)
Larry and Carol are fairly normal New Yorkers who have sent their son off to college. They meet an elderly couple down the hall and later in the week find that the wife has suddenly died. Carol becomes suspicious of Paul who seems to be too cheerful and too ready to move on. She begins her investigation.
Larry insists she is becoming too fixated on their neighbor as all of the irregularities seem to have simple non-homicidal explanations. Ted, a recently divorced friend helps her investigation and Larry begins to become jealous of their relationship and agrees to help her. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
WHY WORTHY: cast(!), not your typical Murder Mystery, Woody Allen humor
AVAILABLE: AMAZON (rent)
STARRING: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Jerry Adler
MURDER BY DEATH (1976) 7.4 out of 10.00 (IMDb)
Five famous literary detective characters and their sidekicks are invited to a bizarre mansion to solve an even stranger mystery (By IMDb).
“Great witty comedy. Movie is about as socially and politically incorrect as it can get but that is what makes it funny. Was written and produced before everyone got so sensitive and complaining about their poor hurt feelings. If you are under 50 you will be appalled. If over 50 you will be chuckling and laughing aloud throughout the movie. Great cast! Sharp, whitty lines that poke fun at everything. I really enjoy the movie. Toughen up Buttercups and don’t take things so serious. Get the movie and enjoy a good evening”. By John H.
WHY WORTHY: cast (!), sarcastic, funny, murder mystery of murder mysteries
AVAILABLE: AMAZON (rent)
STARRING: Peter Falk, Alec Guinness, Peter Sellers
THE USUAL SUSPECTS 8.5 (IMDb)
A sole survivor tells of the twisty events leading up to a horrific gun battle on a boat, which began when five criminals met at a seemingly random police lineup (IMDb).
Following a truck hijack in New York, five criminals are arrested and brought together for questioning. As none of them are guilty, they plan a revenge operation against the police. The operation goes well, but then the influence of a legendary mastermind criminal called Keyser Söze is felt. It becomes clear that each one of them has wronged Söze at some point and must pay back now. The payback job leaves 27 men dead in a boat explosion, but the real question arises now: Who actually is Keyser Söze? Written by Soumitra
WHY WORTHY: cast (!), twisted plot, not your classic but very suspenseful murder mystery
STARRING: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri
AVAILABLE: AMAZON (RENT)
8 WOMEN (2002) 7.1 out of 10.00 (IMDb)
One morning at an isolated mansion in the snowy countryside of 1950s France, a family is gathered for the holiday season. But there will be no celebration at all because their beloved patriarch has been murdered! The killer can only be one of the eight women closest to the man of the house. Was it his powerful wife? His spinster sister-in-law? His miserly mother-in-law? Maybe the insolent chambermaid or the loyal housekeeper? Could it possibly have been one of his two young daughters?
A surprise visit from the victim's chic sister sends the household into a tizzy, encouraging hysterics, exacerbating rivalries, and encompassing musical interludes. Comedic situations arise with the revelations of dark family secrets. Seduction dances with betrayal. The mystery of the female psyche is revealed. There are eight women and each is a suspect. Each has a motive. Each has a secret. Beautiful, tempestuous, intelligent, sensual, and dangerous...one of them is guilty. Which one is it?Written by Anthony Pereyra <hypersonic91@yahoo.com>
WHY WORTHY: cast (!), twisted plot, all femme cast, dramedy, French humor
AVAILABLE: AMAZON (prime)
STARRING: Virginie Ledoyen, Catherine Deneuve, Isabelle Huppert, Danielle Darrieux, Fanny Ardant, Dominique Lamure
MURDER MYSTERY (2019) 6.0 out of 10.00 (IMDb)
When an NYC cop (Adam Sandler) finally takes his wife (Jennifer Aniston) on a long promised European trip, a chance meeting on the flight gets them invited to an intimate family gathering on the Super Yacht of elderly billionaire Malcolm Quince. When Quince is murdered, they become the prime suspects in a modern day whodunit. Written by Netflix
WHY WORTHY: your favorite couple (Adam & Jen), light murder mystery comedy, Sandler’s humor
STARRING: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Luke Evans
AVAILABLE: NETFLIX
CLUE (2019) 7.3 (IMDb)
This is a movie about seven guests, a butler, and a maid, who are all involved in a series of murders. The guests all meet at Hill House, where you learn that Professor Plum (Christopher Lloyd) works in Washington, D.C., where everyone else lives. Colonel Mustard (Martin Mull) is a client of Miss Scarlet (Lesley Anne Warren), who is the ex-employer of Yvette (Colleen Camp), the maid, who had an affair with the husband of Mrs. White (Madeline Khan), et cetera. Blackmailer Mr. Boddy (Lee Ving) gives each guest a weapon and tells him or her to kill butler Wadsworth (Tim Curry) to avoid being exposed. Add in Mrs. Peacock's (Eileen Brennan's) craziness and Mr. Green's (Michael McKean's) clumsiness, and meet a whole group tangled in a web of murder, lies, and hilarity. Written by Ali Harton
WHY WORTHY: your classic murder mystery
STARRING: Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn
AVAILABLE: AMAZON (PRIME)
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