August 13, 2025 | 08:18 am
Crime-themed and murder mystery films always have their own appeal. Their stories are usually filled with challenging puzzles, pushing each character to uncover the truth. Generally, the focus of the story revolves around the individual solving the mystery, such as a detective or an investigator, with a plot full of surprises.
For fans of murder mystery stories filled with intrigue and puzzles, Netflix offers a variety of exciting film choices. As cited from Entertainment Weekly, here are some recommended films on Netflix that are ready to test the audience's detective instincts with unusual puzzles:
1. Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023)
Quoted from IMDb, this film tells the story of a detective named John Luther (Idris Elba) who possesses extraordinary abilities in carrying out his work. He is then assigned to capture a serial killer who has been terrorizing London. However, in the course of his duties, Luther is instead framed by the serial killer, leading to his imprisonment. One day, he comes up with an idea to escape from prison and apprehend the serial killer.
Idris Elba in Luther: The Fallen Sun. Doc. Netflix
2. 7 Women and a Murder (2022)
Set in the 1940s, the film tells the story of a wealthy man who is suddenly found dead in his room just before Christmas. Seven women residing with him, including his wife, mother-in-law, daughter, sister-in-law, and two servants, all have the potential to be suspects. However, a snowstorm leaves them trapped inside the house with no means of contacting the police. With each having a motive, they must find out who the real murderer is.
3. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
It is told that a billionaire named Miles Bron (Edward Norton) invites five of his old friends to vacation on his private island in Greece. Each of these friends owes their success to Bron. The main event on the island is a murder mystery game with Bron as the victim. However, in reality, each person has a genuine reason to kill him. Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is present to unravel the tangled threads of this case.
4. In for a Murder (2021)
Magda Borowska (Anna Smolowik) abandons her career for her family and lives quietly in Podkowa Lesna. One night, she discovers the body of a murdered woman in the park. This case is then handled by Commissioner Jacek Sikora (Pawel Domagala), her former lover. As a keen fan of crime novels, Magda embarks on her own investigation, repeatedly intersecting with the commissioner.
5. Lost Girls (2020)
The film follows the story of a mother named Mari Gilbert in her search for her missing daughter, Shannan. Frustrated with the slow police investigation, Mari decides to conduct her own search. Her exploration unexpectedly uncovers the dark secrets of a series of unsolved murders in Long Island involving dozens of commercial sex workers.
6. Murder Mystery (2019)
The film tells the story of Nick Spitz (Adam Sandler), a New York cop who finally fulfills his promise to take his wife, Audrey (Jennifer Aniston), on a vacation to Europe. On the plane, they meet a man who invites them to a family event on the luxurious super yacht of billionaire Malcolm Quince (Terence Stamp). When Quince is murdered, the couple becomes the prime suspects in this modern murder mystery.
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