Detective Films with a Time Loop Twist

Description: While not a traditional detective film, "Groundhog Day" features a weatherman, Phil Connors, who relives the same day repeatedly. His journey to solve the mystery of his time loop involves detective-like investigation into his own life and the lives of those around him.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. It's often cited as one of the best time loop films ever made.

Description: Although more of a psychological thriller, Evan Treborn uses his ability to travel back in time to change past events, inadvertently creating new timelines. His detective work involves piecing together his fragmented memories to solve the mystery of his traumatic past.

Fact: The film's title refers to the chaos theory concept where small changes can have significant effects. There are multiple versions of the film with different endings.

Description: This Spanish film follows Héctor, who accidentally travels back in time and must solve the mystery of his own actions to prevent a disastrous future. It's a detective story where Héctor is both the investigator and the suspect.

Fact: The film was made with a very low budget but has gained a cult following for its clever time travel plot.

Description: Captain Colter Stevens is sent into a time loop to relive the last eight minutes of a commuter's life to identify the bomber of a Chicago train. His mission turns into a detective story as he tries to prevent the explosion.

Fact: The film's concept was inspired by the video game "The Last Express," where players must solve a mystery on a train.

Description: A group of friends on a yachting trip find themselves in a time loop after their boat sinks. Jess, the protagonist, must solve the mystery of the ship they board, which seems to be stuck in a loop, to escape the cycle.

Fact: The film was shot in Australia, and the yacht used in the film was actually a real yacht named "Triangle."

Description: Joe, a hitman in the future, must kill his future self to close his "loop." When his future self escapes, Joe becomes a detective in his own life, trying to understand and prevent his own future actions.

Fact: Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt play the same character at different ages, with Gordon-Levitt undergoing extensive makeup to resemble a young Willis.

Description: In this sci-fi action film, Major William Cage finds himself stuck in a time loop on the day of a major battle against alien invaders. His repeated attempts to survive and understand the enemy's tactics turn him into an unlikely detective of sorts, piecing together clues to win the war.

Fact: The film was adapted from the Japanese novel "All You Need Is Kill" by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. Tom Cruise performed many of his own stunts, including the famous beach assault scene.

Description: A group of friends find themselves trapped in a 1980s slasher film, reliving the same night over and over. They must solve the mystery of the film's plot to escape, turning their survival into a detective-like endeavor.

Fact: The film pays homage to classic slasher films, particularly "Friday the 13th."

Description: Dean, obsessed with fixing his relationship, inadvertently traps himself and his girlfriend in a time loop. His attempts to solve the puzzle of their relationship turn into a bizarre detective story.

Fact: The film was shot in just 12 days with a very small crew, showcasing the ingenuity of low-budget filmmaking.

Description: College student Tree Gelbman relives the day of her murder over and over. She must use her detective skills to identify her killer and break the time loop.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Half to Death" but was changed to avoid confusion with another film.