"I've been a huge fan of the mystery genre all my life, so to kick off my movie/TV review series I figured there was no better place to start than there. Here I'll be featuring 5 not so well known mysteries that are worth a look; you may not have heard of them but they may pleasantly surprise you. I've tried to include a healthy mix of sub-genres, popularity, and release dates to give you the most comprehensive look into the world of mystery. Just in time for Halloween, here's my list of 5 mystery movies and shows you may have missed. "
#1. Clue
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| So...who done it? |
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Release Date: 1985
Why You Should Be Watching:
Clue lands a top spot in this list because it's a genuinely great movie that no one seems to have ever heard of. This is a classic whodunit based on the board game that is oozing with goofy comedy and a cast of wonderfully played characters. Pop some popcorn this evening and treat yourself to this little gem. Already seen it? Watch Murder by Death for similar mysterious fun.
"Director Jonathan Lynn's board game-inspired campfest finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at the mansion of their host, Mr. Boddy -- who turns up dead after his secret is exposed: He was blackmailing all of them. With the killer among them, the guests and Boddy's chatty butler (Tim Curry) must suss out the culprit before the body count rises. Lesley Ann Warren also stars in this hilarious whodunit (filmed with three different endings)."
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#2. Sherlock (TV)
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| Sherlock and Watson |
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Release Date: 2010
Why You Should Be Watching:
Sherlock is really the only reason 'and shows' was included in the title above. A BBC original show that's absolutely brilliant, Sherlock has been gaining a small cult following since the first season came out in 2010. It's basically all the classic Sherlock stories reworked and placed in modern day London, but very well executed and with a touch of comedy; check it out!
"This modern-day reboot of Sherlock Holmes has Arthur Conan Doyle's deductive genius moving through London as a Web-adept consultant to Inspector Lestrade and Dr. John Watson as an Afghan War vet who shares his Baker Street digs."
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#3. Dial M for Murder
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| 'hello?' |
Netflix Instant | Amazon
Release Date: 1954
Why You Should Be Watching:
This was one of Hitchcock's greatest masterpieces of mystery. Sadly, this, and many other older movies like it are going unnoticed by my generation, and I believe the classics are works of art still worthwhile to everyone. To relive a classic, or to discover a new favorite, check out the links above.
"Director Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece of double-cross and intrigue stars Ray Milland as former tennis champ Tony Wendice, who concocts a plan to kill his rich but unfaithful wife (Grace Kelly), who's embroiled in a liaison with a writer (Robert Cummings). When Tony's plans go awry, he improvises a second act of deceit, but the entire bloody affair turns out to be far messier than he expected. John Williams plays a sly Scotland Yard inspector."
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#4. Gosford Park
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| What's in here? |
Netflix Instant | Amazon
Release Date: 2001
Why You Should Be Watching:
I'll warn you right off the bat, Gosford Park is one of those movies where you have to put in a bit of effort to get the full experience. It's very heavily an English film and has many undertones and subplots that one might not catch if not paying enough attention. It is because of this, I believe, it has always received mixed reviews, but I believe it's a worthwhile mystery endeavor the next time you have a couple extra hours on your hands.
"A weekend hunting party at the home of Sir William McCordle turns into a murder mystery when the host is found dead. This witty whodunit follows the subsequent investigation from the perspectives of the guests and their servants."
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#5. The Red Violin
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| 'these mother f****** violins' |
Netflix Instant | Amazon
Release Date: 1998
Why You Should Be Watching:
Is that Samuel L. Jackson as a fine violin connoisseur? You bet it is. I'll admit, this is the first thing that drew me into this french film, but what lies beneath that initial appeal is a wonderful and elegant mystery film. The Red Violin attracts tons of critical acclaim, but still isn't that well known despite being out for 14 years. Do yourself a favor and embark on this melodious mystery tonight.
"When the long-lost "red violin," a rare instrument crafted during the Italian Renaissance, shows up at a modern auction, it reveals its mysterious history -- and the lives of its previous owners -- in a series of flashbacks spanning three centuries. Samuel L. Jackson co-stars as a curious connoisseur in this acclaimed production that won an Oscar for Best Original Score and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Foreign Language Film."
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{ Do you agree with these selections? Do you have future little known movie suggestions? Let me know in the comments below! }
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