Top 10 Unsolved Crime Films

Description: A Dutch thriller about a man whose girlfriend disappears at a rest stop, leading him on a quest to find her. The film's ending leaves the fate of the girlfriend ambiguous, making it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film was remade in Hollywood in 1993 with Kiefer Sutherland and Jeff Bridges, but the original is often considered superior.

Description: Jack Nicholson stars as a retiring detective who promises a mother he will find her daughter's killer. His investigation leads him to a suspect, but the case remains open-ended, leaving audiences to wonder about the true identity of the murderer.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, and Sean Penn directed this adaptation.

Description: Directed by Ron Howard, this film follows a father and daughter as they track down a band of Apache warriors who have kidnapped the daughter's child. The resolution of the case is left open-ended, reflecting the harsh realities of frontier justice.

Fact: The film was shot in New Mexico, providing a realistic backdrop to the story.

Description: This film, directed by David Fincher, explores the chilling case of the Zodiac Killer, an infamous serial killer who terrorized Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The movie focuses on the investigation, the obsession of a cartoonist, and the frustration of never truly knowing who the killer was.

Fact: The film's script was based on Robert Graysmith's books about the Zodiac Killer. Also, the real-life Zodiac killer's identity remains unknown to this day.

Description: An Argentine film about a retired legal counselor who writes a novel about an unresolved rape and murder case from his past. The film explores themes of memory, justice, and the passage of time, with the case's resolution remaining elusive.

Fact: It won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in

Description: This British thriller involves a kidnapping gone wrong, with twists and turns that keep the audience guessing about the true motives of each character, leaving the ultimate fate of Alice Creed up in the air.

Fact: The film was shot in just 15 days, with the entire movie taking place in one location.

Description: Based on Stieg Larsson's novel, this film follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate a 40-year-old disappearance that leads to a web of murder, corruption, and family secrets. The case remains unsolved until the very end, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.

Fact: The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Rooney Mara's portrayal of Lisbeth Salander.

Description: A Norwegian detective investigates a series of murders linked to a mysterious snowman, but the film's ending leaves the identity of the killer unresolved, much like the real-life cases it's inspired by.

Fact: The film is based on Jo Nesbø's novel, and despite mixed reviews, it has a dedicated fanbase for its atmospheric tension.

Description: A Spanish thriller where a woman's body disappears from a morgue, leading to a complex investigation that uncovers a web of deceit and a murder that might never be solved.

Fact: The film was remade in India as "Body" in

Description: Based on Paula Hawkins' novel, this film follows Rachel, an alcoholic who becomes entangled in a missing person investigation. The narrative weaves through unreliable narrators and leaves some questions unanswered.

Fact: Emily Blunt was nominated for a BAFTA for her performance as Rachel.