Detective Films: House Arrest Edition

Description: Grace Stewart lives in a secluded mansion with her two photosensitive children, who must never be exposed to light. When strange events occur, Grace's house arrest becomes a psychological horror as she tries to protect her children and uncover the truth.

Fact: The film was shot in Spain, with the mansion setting being a real location. It was nominated for several awards, including Best Film at the European Film Awards.

Description: A hospice nurse takes a job in a remote Louisiana mansion where she discovers a dark secret involving voodoo. Her house arrest scenario involves being trapped in the mansion with no way out.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, and the mansion used was the Felicity Plantation, which adds to the eerie atmosphere.

Description: A college student takes a babysitting job in a secluded house, only to find herself in a nightmarish situation involving satanic rituals. Her house arrest scenario is literal, as she's trapped in the house with no escape.

Fact: The film was shot on 16mm film to give it an authentic 1980s feel. It was praised for its slow-building tension and homage to classic horror.

Description: A fugitive on the run from the law breaks into a house for a hideout, only to find himself in a bizarre dinner party with the homeowner, who turns out to be far from the perfect host. The film plays with the idea of house arrest as a psychological trap.

Fact: The film was shot in just 12 days. David Hyde Pierce's performance was widely acclaimed.

Description: Five married men share a secret loft for their extramarital affairs. When a woman is found dead in the loft, they are all suspects, and the film explores their attempts to solve the mystery while under house arrest-like conditions.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 2008 Belgian film of the same name. It features an ensemble cast including Karl Urban and James Marsden.

Description: Will attends a dinner party hosted by his ex-wife, where the guests are all strangers to him. As the night progresses, he becomes increasingly suspicious of the true intentions behind the gathering, feeling trapped in a house with no escape.

Fact: The film was shot in one location, a house in Los Angeles, to enhance the feeling of confinement and paranoia.

Description: Rachel Watson, a recently divorced woman, becomes entangled in a murder investigation after witnessing something from the train she takes daily. Her house arrest-like situation comes from her own self-imposed isolation and alcoholism, making her an unreliable witness and suspect.

Fact: The film is based on Paula Hawkins' bestselling novel of the same name. Emily Blunt was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance.

Description: A young married couple's lives are turned upside down when an old acquaintance, Gordo, reappears. The psychological tension builds as Gordo's gifts and visits become increasingly unsettling, trapping the couple in a psychological house arrest.

Fact: Joel Edgerton wrote, directed, and starred in the film. It was his directorial debut and received positive reviews for its suspenseful storytelling.

Description: A successful businessman, Adrián Doria, is accused of murdering his lover. He hires a renowned lawyer to help him prove his innocence, all while he's under house arrest. The film unfolds as a series of flashbacks and revelations.

Fact: This Spanish thriller was a massive hit in China, becoming one of the highest-grossing non-English language films there.

Description: Dr. Anna Fox, an agoraphobic child psychologist, witnesses a crime from her window but struggles to convince others of what she saw due to her housebound condition and reliance on medication and alcohol.

Fact: The film was originally set to be directed by Joe Wright but was later taken over by Joe Roth. It's based on A.J. Finn's novel.