1. Prisoners (2013) – A gripping thriller about a father’s desperate search for his missing daughter, pushing moral boundaries.
2. Zodiac (2007) – A meticulous and chilling deep dive into the real-life Zodiac killer case, packed with suspense.
3. Memories of Murder (2003) – A haunting South Korean crime drama exploring obsession and the inefficiency of law enforcement.
4. Seven (1995) – A dark and unsettling crime thriller following two detectives tracking a killer inspired by the seven deadly sins.
5. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) – A psychological masterpiece featuring Hannibal Lecter and a young FBI trainee hunting a serial killer.
6. A Walk Among the Tombstones (2014) – A gritty crime mystery where Liam Neeson plays a troubled ex-cop tracking down brutal kidnappers.
7. The Nice Guys (2016) – A fun and action-packed detective comedy with fantastic chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe.
8. Chinatown (1974) – A neo-noir classic delving into corruption, power, and deception in 1930s Los Angeles.
9. Shutter Island (2010) – A mind-bending psychological thriller set in a mysterious psychiatric hospital, filled with twists.
10. Knives Out (2019) – A sharp and stylish modern whodunit with a stellar cast and clever writing.
11. Heat (1995) – A crime epic featuring a legendary face-off between Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in a high-stakes investigation.
12. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) – A fresh and entertaining sequel with a new mystery and a lavish setting.
13. Blade Runner 2049 (2017) – A visually stunning sci-fi detective story questioning identity and humanity.
14. Inside Man (2006) – A smart and intense bank heist mystery with an unpredictable narrative.
15. The Chaser (2008) – A dark and gripping South Korean thriller about an ex-detective chasing a psychopathic killer.
16. Gone Baby Gone (2007) – A morally complex mystery about a missing girl, questioning justice and ethics.
17. L.A. Confidential (1997) – A slick, stylish noir crime film set in 1950s Los Angeles, full of corruption and deception.
18. Death on the Nile (2022) – A visually rich murder mystery with Hercule Poirot investigating betrayal and greed.
19. Training Day (2001) – A tense and electrifying thriller about a rookie cop’s eye-opening first day with a corrupt mentor.
20. Fargo (1996) – A darkly comedic crime drama with quirky characters and a botched kidnapping gone wrong.
21. Enola Holmes (2020) – A fresh and charming take on detective stories, following Sherlock Holmes’ witty younger sister.
22. Mulholland Drive (2001) – A surreal and dreamlike neo-noir mystery exploring Hollywood’s dark side.
23. Murder on the Orient Express (2017) – A stylish adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery.
24. Angel Heart (1987) – A psychological horror-mystery blending detective noir with supernatural elements.
25. Sherlock Holmes (2009) – A fast-paced and action-heavy take on the legendary detective, with Robert Downey Jr. shining.
26. Murder Mystery (2019) – A lighthearted comedic mystery with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston solving a murder aboard a yacht.
27. SPL (2005) – A Hong Kong action-crime thriller with intense fights and gritty detective work.
28. Insomnia (2002) – A psychological thriller featuring Al Pacino as a detective battling guilt and sleep deprivation.
29. The Secret in Their Eyes (2009) – A slow-burn Argentinian thriller about justice and unresolved past crimes.
30. Mystic River (2003) – A tragic and emotional crime drama exploring past traumas and revenge.
31. The Detective (2007) – A Hong Kong detective film with a noir-style investigation full of twists.
32. The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013) – A gripping Scandinavian noir about reopening cold cases.
33. Insomnia (1997) – The original Norwegian version, a slow-burning psychological thriller in the land of endless daylight.
34. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) – A dark and compelling mystery featuring a brilliant but troubled hacker.
35. The Classified File (2015) – A South Korean mystery based on a real-life child abduction case.
36. Blind Detective (2013) – A mix of humor and detective mystery with a visually impaired investigator.
37. The American Side (2016) – A conspiracy-filled detective thriller with a noir vibe.
38. A Haunting in Venice (2023) – A supernatural-tinged Agatha Christie mystery with eerie atmosphere.
39. 16 Blocks (2006) – A race-against-time thriller where Bruce Willis must protect a witness from corrupt cops.
40. Mystery Road (2013) – An Australian outback mystery blending Western and detective elements.

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