Mystery: 104

Stranger Things (2016–2024) is an acclaimed American science fiction horror drama series on Netflix, helmed by the talented Duffer Brothers. The duo, professionally known as the Duffer Brothers, also serve as showrunners, head writers and directors for many of the episodes. Before their success with Stranger Things, they wrote and produced a film called Hidden in 2015, drawing inspiration from M. Night Shyamalan’s signature style. Despite their initial ...

Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015), a supernatural horror film, was written and directed by Leigh Whannell in his directorial debut. Serving as a prequel to the previous two films in the Insidious franchise, it tells the story of teenager Quinn Brenner and her encounter with retired demonologist Elise Rainier. In 2007, three years before the Lambert haunting, Quinn sought out Elise’s help in contacting her deceased mother Lily. Despite sensing a malicious presence, Elise reluctantly agreed to assist. While still grappling with grief over her mother’s passing, Quinn also encountered strange occurrences involving an ...

Wayward Pines (2015–2016), a mystery science fiction TV series based on the novels by Blake Crouch and developed for television by Chad Hodge, follows the story of Ethan Burke, a U.S. Secret Service agent investigating the mysterious small town of Wayward Pines, Idaho. After waking up from a car accident with no way to reach the outside world or leave the town, Ethan discovers that two fellow agents have gone missing. He also reunites with his former lover Kate Hewson, who is now living in what seems like a perfect community. However, it soon becomes clear that the ...

The supernatural horror film, The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death (2014), was directed by Tom Harper. Set thirty years after the previous film, it follows Eve Parkins as she takes her schoolchildren and headmistress, Jean Hogg, to the isolated village of Crythin Gifford during the London Blitz. On their train journey, Eve meets Harry Burnstow, a dashing RAF pilot stationed nearby. Upon arriving in the seemingly deserted village, they encounter a raving madman named Jacob and quickly flee. Despite their disapproval of Eel Marsh House, an isolated manor on an island in the marshes where they are staying, there are no ...

Annabelle (2014) hit theaters as an American supernatural horror film. Its renowned director, John R. Leonetti, teamed up with writer Gary Dauberman while Peter Safran and James Wan produced the spine-chilling tale. Set in Santa Monica, California, the movie follows the story of a doctor named John Form who gifts his pregnant wife Mia with a valuable antique doll for their upcoming child’s nursery collection. However, their peaceful night is shattered when they hear ...

The drama series Intruders (2014), based on Michael Marshall Smith’s 2007 novel of the same name, premiered on BBC America in August 2014. It was a joint production between BBC America and BBC Two. Former LAPD detective Jack Whelan is tasked with investigating strange occurrences connected to a series of attempted suicides. Despite his efforts, he hits a dead end. His focus narrows in on Qui Reverti, a secretive society whose members aim for immortality by taking over other bodies after death. The society’s agents, known as ‘Shepherds’, locate the hosts for the returning souls and use ...

Mercy (2014) is an American supernatural horror film, helmed by writer Matt Greenberg and director Peter Cornwell. Its star-studded cast features Frances O’Connor, Shirley Knight, Chandler Riggs, Joel Courtney, Dylan McDermott, and Mark Duplass. The movie draws inspiration from ...

The American supernatural horror film The Conjuring (2013), directed by James Wan and written by Chad Hayes and Carey W. Hayes, follows renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren as they investigate the Annabelle case in 1968. After friends Debbie and Camilla claim to have a possessed doll, the Warrens explain that they allowed a spirit posing as a seven-year-old girl named Annabelle Higgins, who died in their apartment, to possess the doll after contacting a medium. As the hauntings escalate, Debbie and Camilla ...

The American supernatural horror film, Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013), helmed by James Wan, tells the story of Lorraine Lambert and her son Josh. In 1986, Lorraine enlists demonologist Elise Rainier’s help in dealing with the malevolent spirit of an old woman dressed in black that has been tormenting Josh. During their investigation at home, Elise is physically attacked by an unseen force, prompting her to urge them to suppress Josh’s astral projection abilities and implant false memories in his mind for his own safety. Two decades later, Josh’s wife Renai is being interrogated by a detective regarding ...

Directed by James Watkins and written by Jane Goldman, The Woman in Black (2012) is a gothic supernatural horror film. It tells the story of lawyer Arthur Kipps, who is sent to the village of Crythin Gifford in 1889 to retrieve documents from the late owner of Eel Marsh House, Alice Drablow. During his visit, three young girls tragically pass away after seemingly being hypnotized by a mysterious presence. In 1906, Arthur’s wife Stella dies after giving birth to their son Joseph, and four years later he makes his journey to Crythin Gifford. Despite being met with ...

Director Måns Mårlind brought us Underworld: Awakening (2012), an American action horror film. Following the second installment, both the government and society have been made aware of the existence of Vampires and Lycans. In response to this discovery, a program is launched to study and possibly exploit their abilities. However, it quickly devolves into a mass extermination, resulting in Selene and Michael’s capture by humans. Known for her enhanced vampiric traits, Selene is frozen in cryogenic suspension for twelve years. When she finally escapes, she discovers that another test subject has also managed to flee ...

The romantic fantasy film, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012), is directed by Bill Condon with a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, adapted from Stephenie Meyer’s novel Breaking Dawn. Continuing from the previous film, Bella wakes up as a newly turned vampire after giving birth. With the help of her husband Edward Cullen, she overcomes her initial thirst for blood and meets their daughter Renesmee. The Cullens and Bella’s friend Jacob are also present, but when Jacob becomes possessive ...

The dark fantasy film Dark Shadows (2012), directed by Tim Burton, is based on the gothic television soap opera of the same name. In 1760, young Barnabas Collins and his wealthy family relocated from Liverpool to Maine, where they built the Collinwood Mansion and founded the town of Collinsport. However, fifteen years later, Barnabas finds himself in a complicated situation. He is engaged to Josette but is also having an affair with Angelique, a servant who happens to be a witch. When Barnabas rejects Angelique, she uses her magic to murder his parents and place a curse on him. In addition, Angelique casts a spell on ...

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011) is an American romantic fantasy film directed by Bill Condon from a screenplay by Melissa Rosenberg, based on the 2008 novel Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. After several months since the previous events, human Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen tie the knot. At their wedding reception, werewolf Jacob Black returns to town after receiving an invitation, much to Bella’s delight. They share a dance in the woods, where she mentions their plan to ...

Stephen King’s Bag of Bones (2011) is a chilling American horror television miniseries based on his 1998 novel. Directed by Mick Garris and written by Matt Venne, it follows the story of best-selling author Mike Noonan and his wife, Jo. The couple struggles with fertility issues, as Mike reveals his low sperm count to be the cause. Tragedy strikes when Jo is fatally hit by a bus while crossing the street. In her final moments, Mike notices she had purchased a pregnancy test, leading him to suspect infidelity. His ...

The Boat (2011–2013), a Spanish mystery TV series developed by Álex Pina and Iván Escobar, and produced by Globomedia for Antena 3, aired from January 17, 2011 to February 21, 2013. This gripping show combines drama, mystery, and action in a popular formula of the late 2000s. Following a global catastrophe caused by a tragic accident at the particle accelerator in Geneva, the crew and students of the Estrella Polar school-ship find themselves stranded and alone in a world where most of the land is underwater. The ship becomes their new home, but they soon realize they are ...

Insidious (2010), a supernatural horror film, was both directed and co-edited by James Wan with a script written by Leigh Whannell. The plot centers around the Lambert family, consisting of married couple Josh and Renai, their sons Dalton and Foster, and infant daughter Cali. After recently moving into a new home, strange occurrences begin to plague the family. Dalton mysteriously falls into a coma after venturing into the attic where he encounters an unknown entity. Despite extensive hospital visits, no progress is made in his recovery and the Lamberts bring him back ...

The romantic fantasy film, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010), follows the story of Bella Swan and her vampire lover, Edward Cullen. Directed by David Slade and written by Melissa Rosenberg, the movie is an adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s novel of the same name. In Seattle, Victoria attacks a human named Riley to start an army of newborn vampires in order to get revenge on Edward for killing her previous partner. Meanwhile, Bella and Edward contemplate the idea of immortality and marriage in Forks, Washington. Despite ...

Let Me In (2010), a romantic horror film written and directed by Matt Reeves, is a remake of the 2008 Swedish film Let the Right One In. The original was based on John Ajvide Lindqvist’s novel of the same name. The story takes place in March 1983, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. A disfigured man is brought to the hospital where he becomes a suspect in a recent murder case. As an unnamed detective tries to question him, the man escapes through a window leaving behind a note that reads: ‘I’M SORY ABBY’. Prior to this incident, Owen, an unhappy ...

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) is an action-packed horror movie directed by Patrick Tatopoulos. It was written by Danny McBride, Dirk Blackman, and Howard McCain based on a story by Len Wiseman, Robert Orr, and McBride. The plot revolves around Lucian who is both the first werewolf to take human form and the first to be ...