No matter how horrific or vile a crime is, there’s something unexpectedly captivating with finding the truth and solving the mysteries. That’s probably why true crime has been gaining more and more popularity as of late, which in turn also helped crime fiction and murder mysteries to gain more traction. If you’re looking for some crime films to get your thinking hat on and keep you on the edge of your seat, you should check these out.

7 Prisoners (2021)

What is it about? In an attempt to provide a better life for his family, an impoverished 18-year-old accepts a job in a junkyard. But little did he know that he would end up needing to escape the clutches of a human trafficker, while struggling between his moral code and the need to survive.
Where can you watch? Netflix

Intrusion (2021)

What is it about? A couple has finally moved into their dream house, but the happy occasion is marred with a deadly home invasion. As the traumatized wife attempts to look for answers, she discovers that the threat to her home and her life is only beginning.
Where can you watch? Netflix

Hypnotic (2021)

What is it about? Feeling stuck in both her personal and professional lives, a young woman seeks guidance for self-improvement from a mysterious hypnotist. Unfortunately, she becomes caught in the middle of a mind game.
Where can you watch? Netflix

The Lovebirds (2020)

What is it about? Formerly happily in love and now on the verge of breaking up, a couple finds themselves unintentionally involved in a bizarre murder mystery. As they attempt to clear their name, they work through their issues as individuals and as a couple and see if their relationship can be salvaged.
Where can you watch? Netflix

Knives Out (2019)

What is it about? The death of an acclaimed crime novelist is both sudden and mysterious, and every member of his family, whether related by blood or not, wants to know the truth. But for the renowned detective investigating the case, each one of them is a suspect, and he needs to sift through the lies to find who the real culprit is.
Where can you watch? Netflix and Lionsgate Play

Murder Mystery (2019)

What is it about? After a long wait, a New York cop and his wife finally take a much-needed vacation to Europe. Unfortunately, they find themselves framed for the baffling murder of an elderly billionaire, and they only have themselves to rely on.
Where can you watch? Netflix

The Guilty (2021)

What is it about? After being demoted to 911 operator duty, an anxious and troubled police detective struggles to save a distressed caller.
Where can you watch? Netflix

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile (2019)

What is it about? A single mother falls in love with a normal-looking guy. Unbeknownst to her, her husband has been committing kidnappings and heinous crimes against women for years. Despite seeing the reports and evidence, she is unable to believe it
Where can you watch? Netflix

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