Looking for mystery movie recs

[izhilzha]

Okay. This has nothing to do with my current project (I know CSI's structure, and I'm using it), but after my spec is done, the next project is that fandom-based murder mystery I keep talking about. (It's going to have one of those pretty legal disclaimers, you know: "any resemblance to actual events or persons is entirely coincidental." *g

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[feliciakw]

Well . . . Agatha Christie movies come to mind immediately. And Cry Wolf (you've seen that recently) is a whodunit, and a pretty decent one.

Sixth Sense I'd say is something of a mystery, though not in the tradition of the old English manor style.

Some Hitchcock mysteries, like Rope, or Rear Window, which is more mystery/thriller.

Geo watched The Dain Curse recently (available through Netflix).

The Maltese Falcon
The Big Sleep
Murder My Sweet
Dial M for Murder
Gaslight
Kiss Me Deadly

Geo and I will ponder . . .

[kalquessa]

Rear Window gets a second from me, as well as the other Hitchcock with Grace Kelly in it...To Catch a Thief? Is that the one I'm thinking of? *wikis* Yes, that's right. Oooh, and Dial M for Murder also starred Kelly and was directed by Hitchcock. I haven't seen that one! Shall have to rent it. Kelly + Hitchcock = Must See.

[izhilzha]

I've seen Dial M for Murder and The Maltese Falcon; liked them both a lot. *files the rest for later*

[feliciakw]

You might also consider Deathtrap, starring Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve. Based on a play, I believe.

[amberdulen]

Hit up your library for DVDs of A&E or PBS mysteries. Mine has examples of all the major ones: Poirot, Marple, Wolfe, and Holmes (Jeremy Brett of course!).

[amberdulen]

Oh wait, I forgot to ask if I can be the killer with forty sockpuppet minions and a pseuicide.

[izhilzha]

LOLOLOL. That actually sounds more like my victim. *g*

[feliciakw]

OH!!!!! Charade! One of my faves!!!!

[kalquessa]

I LOVE THAT MOVIE!!! *contains self* Ahem. Cary Grant. In the shower. In his suit. Oh my gosh.

[izhilzha]

Oooo. *puts on Netflix*

[ladybrick]

For parody, check out Murder By Death, written by Neil Simon.

[jcobleigh]

I second this recommendation.

[izhilzha]

Neil Simon ftw! *adds to list*

[ladybrick]

Actually, I'd totally be up for watching it with you XD Haven't seen it in years.

[maevebran]

Gosford's Park is an interesting who done it at an English Country house party with both upstairs and downstairs being portrayed.

[izhilzha]

I've seen it--in fact, I was just thinking that I should watch it again, because I think it might really help with the sort of plot I'm doing. I remember thinking it was VERY well done.