Detective Films: When Love Becomes a Mystery

Description: Philip Marlowe is hired by General Sternwood to investigate a blackmail case, which leads him into a web of murder, deceit, and the Sternwood family's complex relationships. The film showcases the classic noir theme of love gone wrong.

Fact: The screenplay was co-written by William Faulkner, and the film famously has a plot so convoluted that even the director Howard Hawks admitted he didn't fully understand it.

Description: A drifter falls for a married woman, leading to a plot to kill her husband. The film explores themes of lust, betrayal, and the consequences of a doomed love affair.

Fact: The film was banned in several countries due to its explicit content for the time, and it was remade in 1981 with Jack Nicholson and Jessica Lange.

Description: A complex story of love, identity, and betrayal, where a former IRA member's relationship with a hostage's girlfriend leads to unexpected twists and turns.

Fact: The film won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar, and its plot twist has become one of the most famous in cinema.

Description: Bridget Gregory, after stealing money from her husband, manipulates a small-town man into helping her with a scheme that involves betrayal and murder, showcasing the dark side of relationships.

Fact: Linda Fiorentino's performance was critically acclaimed, but she was not nominated for an Oscar due to the film's initial release on HBO.

Description: While not strictly about a breakup, the film's central mystery revolves around the enigmatic Keyser Söze, whose identity and motives are tied to relationships of betrayal and deception.

Fact: The film won two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Kevin Spacey and Best Original Screenplay.

Description: Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to bring back a rich man's son, but his obsession with the son's lifestyle leads to deception, murder, and a twisted love triangle.

Fact: The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Jude Law.

Description: Trevor Reznik, an insomniac machinist, becomes embroiled in a mystery that questions his sanity and his past relationships, leading to a psychological unraveling.

Fact: Christian Bale lost 62 pounds for his role, which was one of the most extreme physical transformations in film history.

Description: A retired legal counselor writes a novel about an unresolved murder case from his past, exploring themes of love, loss, and the enduring impact of relationships.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, and its Spanish title translates to "The Secret of Their Eyes."

Description: When Nick Dunne's wife Amy mysteriously disappears, he becomes the prime suspect in a media frenzy. The film delves into the complexities of their marriage, revealing secrets that question the very nature of their relationship.

Fact: The film was adapted from Gillian Flynn's best-selling novel, and Flynn herself wrote the screenplay. The iconic "Cool Girl" monologue was improvised by Rosamund Pike.

Description: Rachel Watson, an alcoholic, becomes entangled in a missing person investigation after witnessing something from her daily train commute. Her unreliable memory and the unraveling of her past relationships add layers to this suspenseful tale.

Fact: The film is based on Paula Hawkins' novel, and Emily Blunt was nominated for a BAFTA for her performance.