10 Must-Watch Mystery Murder Dramas

Description: Another Fincher masterpiece, "Se7en" follows two detectives hunting a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. The film's dark, gritty atmosphere and its shocking climax have made it a cult classic.

Fact: The film's ending was kept secret from most of the cast and crew to preserve the surprise.

Description: This film, directed by Bryan Singer, revolves around a group of criminals who are interrogated after a heist goes wrong. The narrative unfolds through flashbacks, leading to one of the most famous plot twists in cinema history.

Fact: The character of Keyser Söze was inspired by a real-life criminal mastermind.

Description: Curtis Hanson's adaptation of James Ellroy's novel follows three LAPD officers in the 1950s as they investigate a series of murders, uncovering corruption and scandal in the city of angels.

Fact: The film's script was so well-regarded that it won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough film about a young boy who communicates with spirits and a child psychologist who tries to help him, only to uncover a shocking truth. This film redefined the twist ending in modern cinema.

Fact: The film was shot in Philadelphia, and many scenes were filmed in real locations, including the boy's house, which was actually a private residence.

Description: Christopher Nolan's "Memento" tells the story of Leonard Shelby, a man with short-term memory loss, who uses notes, tattoos, and Polaroids to hunt for his wife's murderer. The film's unique structure, with scenes running in reverse chronological order, adds to its mystery.

Fact: The film was shot in 25 days, and the reverse order was used to keep the budget low.

Description: Alejandro Amenábar's "The Others" is a ghost story set in post-World War II England, where a woman living in a secluded mansion with her two photosensitive children starts to believe their house is haunted.

Fact: The film was shot in Spain, but the setting was made to look like the Channel Islands.

Description: David Fincher's "Zodiac" delves into the real-life investigation of the Zodiac Killer, a serial murderer who terrorized San Francisco in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The film captures the chilling atmosphere of uncertainty and obsession as journalists and detectives try to piece together the puzzle.

Fact: The film was shot in the actual locations where the Zodiac Killer committed his crimes, adding an eerie authenticity to the setting.

Description: Another Nolan gem, "The Prestige" explores the rivalry between two magicians in the late 19th century, each driven to outdo the other, leading to a series of mysterious events and a shocking revelation.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life rivalry between two magicians in the 1800s.

Description: Directed by David Fincher, this adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel follows journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander as they investigate the disappearance of a wealthy patriarch's niece, uncovering a web of murder and corruption.

Fact: The film's title sequence, designed by Tim Miller, was inspired by the original Swedish book covers and features a haunting rendition of "Immigrant Song" by Led Zeppelin.

Description: David Fincher strikes again with this adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel. When Nick Dunne's wife Amy goes missing, the media frenzy and public scrutiny reveal a marriage full of secrets and lies, leading to a psychological game of cat and mouse.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from the book to provide a more satisfying conclusion for movie audiences.