Top 5 most interesting detective movies you might not have seen yet
SSPDaily talks about a selection of five detective films released in 2010-2015. Join us to plunge into the world of mystery and suspense.
Gone Girl
IMDB rating: 8.1/10
Genre: Mystery, thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 149 minutes
Year: 2014
Lead producer: Reese Witherspoon
The movie tells the story of Nick Dunne, whose wife Amy mysteriously disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. During the investigation, secrets are revealed, and the protagonist becomes the main suspect in the case.
Prisoners
IMDB rating: 8.1/10
Genre: Crime, drama, mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 153 minutes
Year: 2013
Main producer: Kyra Davis
The plot revolves around the abduction of two young girls on Thanksgiving Day. When the police investigation led by Detective Loki hits a dead end, Keller Dover, the father of one of the missing girls, takes matters into his own hands. He desperately searches for the truth, even crossing moral boundaries.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
IMDB rating: 7.8/10
Genre: Crime, drama, mystery
Country: USA, Sweden
Duration: 158 minutes
Year: 2011
Lead producer: Scott Rudin
Mikael Blomkvist is a journalist hired by a wealthy industrialist to investigate the disappearance of his niece decades ago. As the protagonist delves deeper into the case, he teams up with Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but troubled hacker. Together, they uncover a dark and intricate conspiracy that goes far beyond the original task.
Nightcrawler
IMDB rating: 7.8/10
Genre: Crime, drama, thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 117 minutes
Year: 2014
Lead producer: Jennifer Fox
Lou Bloom is a determined and ambitious young man who becomes a freelance crime journalist in Los Angeles. Pursuing the scenes of brutal crimes, the protagonist becomes increasingly entangled in the dangerous world of night crawlers. In the relentless pursuit of stunning footage, Lou blurs the line between observer and participant.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
IMDB rating: 7.5/10
Genre: Action, adventure, crime
Country: USA
Duration: 129 minutes
Year: 2011
Lead producer: Joel Silver
The iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his faithful companion Dr. John Watson face their greatest adversary, Professor James Moriarty. Together, they must unravel a complex web of evidence and outwit the villain in an exciting game.