Mystery Reviews

Se7en (1995)

Se7en Review: A Grim, Gripping Serial Killer Thriller

David Fincher's rain-soaked crime thriller is bleak, brilliantly crafted and unforgettable. Our verdict.

Psycho (1960)

Psycho Review: Hitchcock's Shocking Game-Changer

Alfred Hitchcock's low-budget chiller still unsettles, thanks to Anthony Perkins and a legendary shower scene. Our verdict.

The Prestige (2006)

The Prestige Review: A Magician's Duel With a Twist

Christopher Nolan's tale of rival magicians is a clever, twisty and dark period thriller. Our verdict.

The Usual Suspects (1995)

The Usual Suspects Review: A Twist That Became Legend

Bryan Singer's crime puzzle features a brilliant ensemble and one of cinema's most famous twists. Our verdict.

Rear Window (1954)

Rear Window Review: Hitchcock's Voyeuristic Masterpiece

Alfred Hitchcock's suspense classic confines James Stewart to an apartment and turns watching into a nerve-jangling thriller. Our verdict.

Memento (2000)

Memento Review: A Mystery Told Backwards

Christopher Nolan's reverse-order thriller makes you share its hero's memory loss. Our verdict.

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Sunset Boulevard Review: Hollywood Eats Its Own

Billy Wilder's noir takes a sharp, bitter look at fame and delusion. Our verdict.

Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

Witness for the Prosecution Review: A Courtroom Thriller with Twists

Billy Wilder's adaptation of Agatha Christie is a delightfully twisty trial drama. Our verdict.

The Shining (1980)

The Shining Review: Kubrick's Chilling Hotel Nightmare

Stanley Kubrick's chiller turns Stephen King's novel into a slow, eerie mood piece. Our verdict.

Oldboy (2003)

Oldboy Review: A Revenge Story Like No Other

Park Chan-wook's stylised thriller is shocking, inventive and unforgettable. Our verdict.