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Matches come from recorded genres and theme tags; catalogue coverage can vary. 3,778 films · Page 136.

The Hidden Persuaders (2011)

mystery film

The lead singer of controversial rock band Processed Minds, has been found dead, apparently electrocuted by his own guitar. Written off as a drug-fuelled accident, the police are looking at an open and shut case. However, a curious reporter's instincts are proven right when a heated conversation reveals more questions than answers.

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Title to Murder (2001)

action film, romantic comedy

While researching an ordinary real estate transaction, title examiner Leah Farrell (McCormick) discovers a property transfer document with the forged name of a missing woman, and proceeds to investigate. When she is threatened by gangsters for snooping around, she turns for help to Assistant District Attorney Paul Shaughnessy (Atkins). As Paul tries to protect Leah from the danger that looms from all sides, romance blooms.

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Man Hunt (1933)

mystery film

Teenager Junior Scott has a passion for mysteries and detective stories and he has been fired from many jobs because of it. One day, he is given the chance to live his passion when one of his neighbors, who has a daughter about his age, is murdered in an unexplained situation. The victim's secret is that he was a fugitive, charged for a heist he didn't commit.

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The Mantrap (1943)

mystery film

After being first at the scene of an accident, retired crime expert from Scotland Yard, Sir Humphrey Quilp, is given a “birthday present” of the fun of solving the crime by the Assistant District Attorney who is already sure of the identity of the murderer. Over the objections of his family, Quilp takes on the task using old fashioned logic and the knowledge of human nature instead of modern (1943) methods like fingerprints and microscopes. At the end of the day Quilp has revealed the killer, redeemed the innocent, and proved that he still has what it takes even if he is ready for a rest.

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Killer at Large (1936)

mystery film

Store detective Linda Allen, who is engaged to marry clerk Tommy Braddock, works in the jewelry department. Mr. Zero (Henry Brandon), a master of disguise is hired to pose as a wax figure in the store's display window, challenging the customers to guess which figure is a real person.

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Big Town Czar (1939)

mystery film

New York City newspaper columnist Ed Sullivan relates the story of crime boss Phil Daley's rise and fall. To the disappointment of his parents but delight of younger brother Danny, crime has paid off handsomely for Phil, but he isn't able to discourage Danny from following in his footsteps. Danny bribes a prizefighter to take a dive, costing rival gangster Mike Luger a lot of money in bets.

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Night in Montmartre (1931)

mystery film

When the owner of a large cafe in Montmartre and a notorious blackmailer is murdered, suspicion points at young artist Lucien Borell who owed him money. Things look worse for Lucien when his father arrives and, fancying himself a criminologist, uncovers evidence that accidentally makes his son look even more guilty. On his second attempt, however, he is able to unmask the real culprits.

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Truth about Kerry (2011)

drama film, thriller film

Kerry Carlson goes to Ireland with her boyfriend, Hunter, to visit his childhood friend, Patrick. Two weeks later, Kerry is found dead on a beach. Her mysterious death has destroyed the world of her best friend Emma, who was supposed to go on the trip with her but canceled at the last minute.

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The Black-Eyed Children (2025)

found footage horror film, horror film, mystery film, science fiction film, supernatural horror film

Claire Russell, a student recording a case study video, accepts a temporary post as a counselor at Camp St. Beatrice, an autumn camp in remote woodland whose children are mostly orphans or from families who cannot afford to travel. The camp's managers do not return her calls, but she takes up the job anyway.

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Soldiers and Women (1930)

crime film, mystery film

As described in a film review, Captain Clive Branch of the United States Marine Corps is stationed with the garrison in Haiti, where he is conducting affairs with the wives of two fellow officers. When one of the husbands, after threatening to expose Branch, is mysteriously murdered in the dark, he comes under suspicion of the killing. However, the audience is led to believe that one of the wives is the murderer and the wrong man will pay the penalty.

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Forced Landing (1935)

mystery film

Al Talcott (Arthur Aylesworth) is released from prison after serving 15 years for helping to kidnap Jimmy Stafford (Kane Richmond), now an adult and in college. The warden assigns FBI agent Farraday (Onslow Stevens) to follow Al, the only member of the gang to know where the still-missing ransom money is found. Farraday suspects that Al's old gang, headed by Tony Bernardi (Sidney Blackmer), also after Al.

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