Detective Films with Superhuman Sleuths

Description: A quadriplegic ex-cop uses his detective skills and a rookie cop as his eyes and ears to track down a serial killer, showcasing his superhuman-like ability to solve crimes from his bed.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Jeffery Deaver, and Denzel Washington's character was inspired by real-life forensic expert Lincoln Rhyme.

Description: A child psychologist must solve the mystery of a young boy who claims to see dead people, using his own intuition and the boy's supernatural abilities.

Fact: The film's twist ending is one of the most famous in cinema history, and M. Night Shyamalan wrote, directed, and had a cameo in the film.

Description: In a future where crimes are predicted and prevented before they happen, a detective must prove his innocence when he's accused of a future murder, using his knowledge of the system to evade capture.

Fact: The film was based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. Tom Cruise's character uses futuristic technology to investigate crimes, including a famous scene with a virtual reality interface.

Description: A psychologist enters the mind of a comatose serial killer to solve his crimes, using a virtual reality device that allows her to experience his memories and thoughts.

Fact: The film's surreal visuals were inspired by the works of Salvador Dalí and H.R. Giger, making it a visually stunning detective story.

Description: A hard-drinking, down-on-his-luck superhero must solve his own identity crisis while protecting the city from crime, blending humor with detective work.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a darker, more serious story but was rewritten to include more comedy.

Description: Batman, with his detective skills and gadgets, faces off against the chaotic Joker, who challenges Gotham's moral fabric and forces Batman to solve a series of deadly puzzles.

Fact: Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker won him a posthumous Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Description: Two rival magicians engage in a battle of wits and deception, with one using his extraordinary abilities to pull off the ultimate trick, while the other must solve the mystery behind it.

Fact: The film features a real-life magician, Ricky Jay, who performs some of the magic tricks seen in the movie.

Description: A struggling writer discovers a mysterious drug that allows him to use 100% of his brain capacity, leading him into a world of high finance and danger, where he must solve the mystery of the drug's origins and its side effects.

Fact: The film's premise inspired a TV series of the same name, which explores the drug's effects on different characters.

Description: A man discovers that his life is being controlled by a mysterious group known as The Adjustment Bureau, which has the power to manipulate time and events. He must outsmart them to be with the woman he loves.

Fact: The film is loosely based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. The character of the Chairman, who runs the Bureau, is never shown on screen.

Description: While not a film, this TV series follows a family on the run after discovering their children possess mutant powers, blending detective elements with superhuman abilities.

Fact: The series is set in the X-Men universe, making it a unique addition to the franchise with a focus on family dynamics and mutant rights.