'Murder Mystery' To Raat Akeli Hai: Top 10 Thrilling Muder Mystery Films On Netflix

By Senorita Shreya Lakra

| Published: Saturday, March 23, 2024, 13:53 [IST]

If you’re in the mood for some gripping murder mysteries, Netflix has you covered. Here are 10 intriguing films that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery: Detective Benoit Blanc (played by Daniel Craig) returns in this second installment of Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” franchise. Set in Greece, the movie features a tech billionaire’s murder mystery party on a private island. With an ensemble cast including Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Jessica Henwick, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Madelyn Cline, Janelle Monáe, and Edward Norton, it’s a perfect puzzle-box movie experience.

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Murder Mystery: Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston play a cop and a hairdresser who embark on a luxurious trip to Europe. However, their dream vacation takes a dark turn when someone ends up dead. Loosely based on Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express,” this film adds a comedic flair to the classic murder mystery genre.

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In the Shadow of the Moon: This sci-fi thriller follows detective Thomas Lockhart (Boyd Holbrook) as he investigates a series of bizarre deaths. The twist? The killer seems to slide through time without aging. Lockhart becomes obsessed with unraveling the mystery behind the murders and the perpetrator’s methods.

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Lost Girls: Inspired by true events, this film centers around a mother (played by Amy Ryan) searching for her missing daughter. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers disturbing secrets and a web of unsolved murders. A haunting and emotional thriller.

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Raat Akeli Hai: A Hindi-language murder mystery set in a wealthy family’s mansion during a wedding. When the patriarch is found dead, a cop (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) must navigate family secrets, lies, and hidden motives to solve the case.

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The Wailing: A South Korean horror-mystery film that follows a police officer investigating a series of mysterious deaths in a small village. Supernatural elements, folklore, and suspense make this a captivating watch.

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The Last Thing He Wanted: Based on Joan Didion’s novel, this thriller stars Anne Hathaway as a journalist who becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy while investigating arms deals in Central America.

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The Woman in the Window: Adapted from A.J. Finn’s novel, this psychological thriller features Amy Adams as an agoraphobic woman who witnesses a crime from her window. As she tries to unravel the truth, she questions her own sanity.

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Enola Holmes: While not strictly a murder mystery, this film follows Sherlock Holmes’ younger sister, Enola (Millie Bobby Brown), as she investigates her missing mother’s disappearance. A delightful blend of mystery, adventure, and wit.