10 Detective Films About Actors You Can’t Miss

Description: This film follows a group of Hollywood insiders invited to a yacht party by a game-loving producer. What starts as a playful murder mystery game turns deadly serious when one of the guests is actually murdered. The film is a perfect blend of Hollywood satire and a classic whodunit.

Fact: The screenplay was co-written by Stephen Sondheim and Anthony Perkins, and the film is known for its intricate plot and clever twists.

Description: A Broadway playwright, struggling with writer's block, receives a script from a student that could be his next hit. But the plot thickens when the student arrives, leading to a series of twists and turns that blur the lines between reality and fiction.

Fact: The film was adapted from Ira Levin's play, and it holds the record for the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway.

Description: A Hollywood studio executive starts receiving death threats, leading him to investigate who might be behind them. This film cleverly satirizes the movie industry while delivering a suspenseful narrative.

Fact: Robert Altman directed this film, which features numerous cameos from real-life Hollywood stars.

Description: A writer suffering from a severe skin condition and confined to a hospital bed imagines himself as the hero of a 1940s noir detective story. This film adaptation of Dennis Potter's TV series intertwines reality with fantasy, exploring the psyche of its protagonist.

Fact: Robert Downey Jr. stars in this film, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Description: While not strictly a detective film, this story of two rival magicians in Victorian London involves elements of mystery and deception, with one magician investigating the other's tricks, leading to a complex narrative of obsession and revenge.

Fact: The film was directed by Christopher Nolan, known for his intricate storytelling.

Description: A sheriff from a small town teams up with a big-city detective to investigate a series of murders, with the investigation taking a personal turn for both. The film explores the psychological toll of detective work.

Fact: Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto star in this film, which was originally written in the 1990s but only recently produced.

Description: Although primarily a thriller, this film features a journalist and a hacker solving a decades-old disappearance, with the journalist's investigative skills at the forefront. The acting world is represented by the film's intense performances.

Fact: The film is based on Stieg Larsson's novel and was directed by David Fincher.

Description: Set in 1970s Los Angeles, this buddy cop film follows a private eye and a hired enforcer as they investigate the disappearance of a girl and the death of a porn star, uncovering a conspiracy involving the auto industry and Hollywood.

Fact: The film stars Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, blending humor with detective work.

Description: While more of a psychological thriller, this film involves two lighthouse keepers whose sanity unravels, with one of them investigating the other's strange behavior, creating a tense, detective-like atmosphere.

Fact: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe deliver intense performances in this black-and-white film.

Description: A modern take on the classic whodunit, this film features a detective investigating the death of a famous crime novelist, with a cast of quirky family members, all potential suspects, who are also actors in their own right.

Fact: Rian Johnson wrote and directed this film, which has been praised for its clever script and ensemble cast.