Sinful Mysteries: 10 Detective Films to Watch

Description: This film explores the seven deadly sins through a series of grisly murders, making it a perfect fit for our theme. Detective David Mills and his seasoned partner William Somerset race against time to catch a serial killer who uses each sin as a method of execution.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Seven" but was changed to "Se7en" for marketing purposes. The ending was kept secret from the cast and crew until the last day of shooting.

Description: A tale of deception, betrayal, and the ultimate sin of pride, this film revolves around a group of criminals who are manipulated by the enigmatic Keyser Söze, a figure whose very existence is a mystery.

Fact: The famous line "The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist" was improvised by Kevin Spacey.

Description: Set in the 1950s, this film uncovers the sins of corruption, lust, and violence within the LAPD, as three very different cops investigate a series of murders.

Fact: The film was shot in color but processed to look like the Technicolor of the 1950s, giving it an authentic period feel.

Description: A chilling exploration of envy, deceit, and identity theft, where Tom Ripley's obsession with a wealthy playboy leads to murder and impersonation.

Fact: The film was shot in Italy, where much of the story takes place, providing a beautiful backdrop to the dark narrative.

Description: While not a traditional detective film, it deals with the sin of denial and the supernatural, as a child psychologist tries to help a boy who sees dead people, uncovering his own sins in the process.

Fact: The film's famous twist ending was kept a secret from most of the cast and crew, with only a few key people knowing the full plot.

Description: A story of guilt, grief, and the sins of the past catching up with the present, where childhood friends are drawn together by a murder investigation.

Fact: The film was shot in Boston, Massachusetts, where the story is set, enhancing the gritty realism of the narrative.

Description: A tale of betrayal, loyalty, and the sins of ambition, where an undercover cop and a mole in the police force attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in Boston.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film, which was a remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs."

Description: Based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer, this film examines the sin of wrath through the eyes of the journalists and detectives obsessed with catching the elusive murderer.

Fact: The film was shot on location in San Francisco, where the actual Zodiac crimes took place, adding authenticity to the setting.

Description: This film explores the sins of neglect, greed, and moral compromise as private investigators search for a missing child, uncovering layers of corruption and personal demons.

Fact: This was Ben Affleck's directorial debut, and he also starred in the film alongside his brother Casey Affleck.

Description: This adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel delves into themes of lust, greed, and revenge as journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander investigate a decades-old disappearance.

Fact: The film's title sequence was designed by Tim Miller, who later directed "Deadpool."