5 best detective movies with an unexpected ending
You love solving mysteries and investigating gruesome murders with the main character but can't find an interesting movie of this genre? SSPDaily reveals top 5 detectives that you will definitely like.
Zodiac
IMDB rating: 7.7/10
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 157 minutes
Year: 2007
Production: Paramount Pictures
This film is based on the true story of the Zodiac, an infamous serial killer who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The plot revolves around the attempts of cartoonist Robert Graysmith, journalist Paul Avery and detective David Toschi to solve the case, who become obsessed with its investigation. As the Zodiac Killer continues to taunt the police and the public with cryptic messages and brutal reprisals, the investigators face numerous challenges and setbacks.
Gone Baby Gone
IMDB rating: 7.6/10
Genre: Crime, drama, mystery, thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 114 minutes
Year: 2007
Production: Miramax Films
Private detectives Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro investigate the disappearance of a young girl, Amanda McCready. Set in Boston, they delve deeper into the case, uncovering a web of corruption, deceit, and moral ambiguity. The movie reveals the themes of justice, redemption, and the lines which people are willing to cross to protect their loved ones.
Sherlock Holmes
IMDB rating: 7.6/10
Genre: Action, adventure, crime, detective, thriller
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 128 minutes
Year: 2009
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures.
The story takes place in Victorian London, where Sherlock Holmes and his faithful friend Dr. John Watson investigate a series of seemingly unrelated crimes that are connected by a sinister conspiracy. Thanks to his brilliant deductive skills and keen observation, the protagonist unravels the mystery and confronts his sworn enemy, Lord Blackwood.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
IMDB rating: 7.8/10
Genre: Crime, drama, mystery, thriller
Country: Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Norway
Duration: 152 minutes
Year: 2009
Production: Yellow Bird Films
This is a Swedish crime thriller based on the bestselling novel by Stieg Larsson. The story tells of journalist Mikael Blomkvist and computer hacker Lisbeth Salander, who team up to solve the disappearance of a wealthy industrialist's niece. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a dark conspiracy involving corruption, abuse and murder.
A Prophet
IMDB rating: 7.9/10
Genre: Crime, drama
Country: France, Italy
Duration: 155 minutes
Year: 2009
Production: Why Not Productions
This is a French crime drama that tells the story of Malik El Djebena, a young Arab man sentenced to six years in prison. Caught in the cruel and hierarchical prison system, Malik is involved in various criminal activities, having alliances with influential inmates. Over time, the protagonist climbs the social ladder and becomes a respected and feared figure in the prison.