This curated list of detective movies set during quarantine offers a unique blend of suspense, mystery, and the eerie atmosphere of isolation. These films not only provide thrilling narratives but also reflect the societal impact of quarantine, making them particularly relevant and engaging for viewers looking for both entertainment and a deeper understanding of human behavior under confinement.

The Vanishing (1988)
Description: A man's search for his missing girlfriend leads him to a secluded gas station, where he becomes trapped in a psychological game.
Fact: The film was remade in English in 1993 with Kiefer Sutherland and Jeff Bridges.


The Others (2001)
Description: A gothic horror film where a woman and her children live in a house during WWII, isolated from the outside world, creating a quarantine-like setting.
Fact: Nicole Kidman's performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination.


The Skeleton Key (2005)
Description: A nurse in a remote Louisiana mansion uncovers dark secrets, with the isolation of the setting akin to quarantine.
Fact: The film features authentic voodoo practices and rituals.


The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
Description: While not about quarantine, the film's courtroom drama and the isolation of the protagonist's experience mirror the theme.
Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life case of Anneliese Michel.


The Cabin in the Woods (2012)
Description: A group of friends isolated in a cabin, which becomes a setting for a horror experiment, reflecting quarantine-like conditions.
Fact: The film was co-written by Joss Whedon, known for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."


The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Description: Although not set during a quarantine, the film's intense investigation into a decades-old disappearance has a similar feel of isolation and confinement.
Fact: The film features a haunting cover of "Immigrant Song" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.


The Invitation (2015)
Description: A dinner party turns into a psychological thriller, with guests trapped in a house, reflecting the tension of quarantine.
Fact: The film was shot in one location, enhancing the claustrophobic atmosphere.


The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)
Description: Two coroners uncover supernatural mysteries in their morgue, creating an atmosphere of isolation and confinement.
Fact: The film was shot in a real morgue, adding to its authenticity.


The Invisible Guest (2016)
Description: While not explicitly about quarantine, the film's plot involves a man trapped in a hotel room, solving a murder mystery, which mirrors the isolation of quarantine.
Fact: The film was remade in Hindi as "Badla" starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu.


The Lighthouse (2019)
Description: Two lighthouse keepers on a remote island, isolated from the world, delve into madness and mystery, akin to quarantine conditions.
Fact: The film was shot in black and white, using a
