Moving to a new place can be a thrilling adventure, but what if your new home holds secrets that need solving? This collection of detective films dives into the intrigue and suspense that can come with a change of address. From uncovering hidden treasures to solving mysterious deaths, these movies showcase how a simple move can lead to complex mysteries. Whether you're a fan of classic whodunits or modern thrillers, this list has something for every detective movie enthusiast.

The Haunting (1963)
Description: A group of people move into a haunted mansion to study paranormal activity, leading to psychological terror and mysterious events.
Fact: The film was directed by Robert Wise, who also directed "The Sound of Music."


The Amityville Horror (1979)
Description: The Lutz family moves into a house where a brutal murder took place, only to experience supernatural phenomena that drive them out in terror.
Fact: The film is based on a true story, although the events have been heavily disputed.


The House on Sorority Row (1983)
Description: After moving into their sorority house, a group of college girls uncover a dark secret that leads to a deadly game of cat and mouse with a killer.
Fact: The film was one of the first to feature a sorority house setting in a horror context, setting a trend for future slasher films.


The Sixth Sense (1999)
Description: A child psychologist moves to help a boy who claims to see dead people, leading to a series of chilling revelations.
Fact: The film's famous twist ending was kept a secret until its release, making it one of the most talked-about plot twists in cinema history.


The Others (2001)
Description: Grace Stewart moves into a secluded mansion with her two photosensitive children, where strange occurrences lead her to believe the house is haunted.
Fact: The film was shot in Spain, and the house used for filming was later destroyed in a fire.


The Skeleton Key (2005)
Description: A hospice nurse moves into a decrepit plantation house to care for an elderly man, only to find herself entangled in a web of voodoo and dark secrets.
Fact: The film was shot in Louisiana, and the house used for the setting was an actual plantation house.


The Orphanage (2007)
Description: Laura returns to her childhood home, now an orphanage, to reopen it, but her son's disappearance leads her into a world of ghostly children.
Fact: The film was Spain's official selection for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards.


The Woman in Black (2012)
Description: A young lawyer moves to a remote village to settle the affairs of a deceased client, encountering the ghost of a vengeful woman.
Fact: The film is based on Susan Hill's novel and was remade from a 1989 TV movie.


The Stepford Wives (1975)
Description: Joanna Eberhart moves to the seemingly perfect town of Stepford, only to discover that the town's wives are eerily similar, leading her to uncover a chilling conspiracy.
Fact: The film was based on Ira Levin's novel and has inspired numerous remakes and adaptations due to its unique premise.


The Burbs (1989)
Description: When Ray Peterson decides to take a vacation from work, he becomes suspicious of his new neighbors, leading to a comedic yet suspenseful investigation into their activities.
Fact: The film was directed by Joe Dante, known for his work on "Gremlins." The movie's setting was inspired by Dante's own experiences in a suburban neighborhood.
