If you loved the thrilling suspense and dark twists of Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders (2022), you're in for a treat. This article explores 10 gripping movies and shows that deliver the same high-stakes drama, mystery, and intense storytelling. Whether you're a fan of psychological thrillers or crime sagas, these picks will keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Last of Sheila (1973)
Description: A clever, twisty murder mystery involving a group of friends playing a deadly game orchestrated by a vengeful host, filled with red herrings and surprises.
Fact: The screenplay was co-written by Anthony Perkins and Stephen Sondheim. The film is known for its intricate plotting and has developed a cult following.


Deathtrap (1982)
Description: A meta-thriller about a playwright who plots to steal a student's brilliant script, leading to a series of double-crosses and shocking revelations.
Fact: The film is based on a successful Broadway play. It features one of the longest takes in cinema history, lasting over four minutes.


Clue (1985)
Description: A comedic take on the murder mystery genre, with multiple endings and a colorful cast of characters trapped in a mansion with a killer among them.
Fact: The film was based on the popular board game. It was released with three different endings in theaters, with each theater getting one randomly.


Identity (2003)
Description: A psychological thriller where strangers stranded at a motel during a storm are killed one by one, revealing a deeper, twisted connection.
Fact: The film's narrative structure was inspired by Agatha Christie's 'And Then There Were None.' It was shot in just 30 days.


The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Description: A dark, gripping thriller involving a journalist and a hacker uncovering a decades-old family mystery filled with violence and secrets.
Fact: The film's title sequence, featuring a cover of 'Immigrant Song' by Karen O, became iconic. It was shot in Sweden to maintain the story's original setting.


Gone Girl (2014)
Description: A psychological thriller that explores themes of deception and media manipulation, centered around a missing wife and the dark secrets of her marriage.
Fact: The film's twist was kept tightly under wraps, with even some cast members not knowing the full story until filming. The book's author, Gillian Flynn, wrote the screenplay.


Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Description: A lavish, star-studded adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic tale, revolving around a murder on a train and the subsequent investigation by a brilliant detective.
Fact: This is the fourth film adaptation of Christie's novel. The train set was built from scratch to replicate the original Orient Express.


The Hateful Eight (2015)
Description: A tense, dialogue-driven mystery set in a confined space, where a group of strangers harboring dark secrets must uncover the truth amidst rising suspicion.
Fact: The film was originally intended to be a sequel to Django Unchained. It was shot in 70mm to emphasize its cinematic grandeur.


And Then There Were None (2015)
Description: A chilling adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel, where ten strangers are invited to an isolated island and accused of past crimes, leading to their deaths one by one.
Fact: This miniseries stays very close to the original novel, including its darker ending. It was filmed in Cornwall, England, to capture the story's eerie isolation.


Knives Out (2019)
Description: A modern whodunit with a wealthy family at the center of a murder mystery, featuring intricate plotting and a sharp, satirical tone.
Fact: The film was inspired by classic murder mysteries but updated with contemporary social commentary. The house where much of the film takes place is a real mansion in Massachusetts.
