12 best & newest detective movies full of enigmas

Looking for the best detective movies full of mysteries and unsolved secrets? Here are the 12 best detective films of 2020 that you must watch.

The best detective films are suitable for those of you who were first introduced to the manga world through the legendary manga Detective Conan by Aoyama Gosho.

Although it has not been long following the story, until now there are still many people who cannot forget this one genius anime figure.

To treat homesickness, you can watch films that have a similar theme, which is about a detective who solves a case.

Well, in this article, ApkVenue will discuss recommendations for the best detective films that you must watch. Read more below, yes!

Best Detective Movies 2020

In Indonesia itself, maybe Conan Edogawa or Shinichi Kudo is the most famous detective but he is far from the first.

In the manga, Conan is depicted as idolizing the figure of Sherlock Holmes by author Arthur Conan Doyle who is also a source of inspiration for Aoyama Gosho.

Detective stories also have a long history in Hollywood, as you can see in the recommendations movie about genius detective the following!

1. Enola Holmes (2020)

Enola Holmes is a film about the younger sister of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. You will be taken on an adventure with Enola in search of her missing mother.

Before disappearing, the mother left various strange gifts. However, he did not give any clue as to his destination or the reason why he left.

Of course, as the younger brother of a famous detective, Enola also inherited detective abilities. Watching the latest 2020 detective film is guaranteed to drain your brain!

2. Bad Boys For Life (2020)

Netflix's best detective film titled Bad Boys For Life this is a must watch because it features Will Smith as a sniper and a great hero.

Broadly speaking, this film tells the story of Mike Lowery and his partner, Mark Burnett who are assigned to solve the case and the mystery that surrounds him.

Combining comedy and action, one of the best Will Smith films is a must watch, especially if you are looking for a sniper Will Smith film.

3. Knives Out (2019)

Knives Out maybe more accurately called a film anti-detective because this film directed by Rian Johnson has twist very unique, gang.

In this best detective film 2019, you are introduced to Marta, a kind-hearted nanny who accidentally causes the death of her employer, Harlan.

Throughout the film, you will be invited to follow Marta's efforts in avoiding accusations of a private detective named Blanc who is investigating Harlan's death.

In addition to a series of crazy plot twists, the audience will also be spoiled by a series of big stars like Chris Evans and Daniel Craig who appear in this film!

4. Search (2018)

Detective stories don't always revolve around murder, because the best detective films of 2018 Search revolve around kidnapping cases, gang!

Here, we meet David, a father whose relationship with his daughter, Margot, became strained after the death of his wife.

In the midst of David's negligence, Margot suddenly disappeared and we are here to follow David's efforts to find Margot with the help of a detective named Vick.

Uniquely, this film that makes goosebumps has a unique technique where all the storytelling is done purely through cellphone and computer screens.

5. Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

Talking about mystery stories cannot be separated from the legendary writer Agatha Christie and her most iconic work, Murder on the Orient Express.

Films like Knives Out tell the story of Hercule Poirot and his iconic mustache in investigating a murder on the Orient Express train.

This story is unique among Christie's works because it has plot twist unique at the end which shows that the world is not black and white, gang.

Uniquely, Kenneth Branagh here serves as director and Poirot at the same time and he will repeat this double action in the Death on the Nile sequel at the end of 2020.

6. Zodiac (2007)

Serial killer case Zodiac Killer in the 70s is one of the greatest mysteries in the United States that is still unsolved.

This story is brought up by renowned director David Fincher to the big screen through a mystery film Zodiac in 2007.

Here, we join some of the individuals investigating the case, journalists Graysmith and Avery, and a detective named Toschi.

At the end of the puzzle film, Fincher draws his own conclusions based on research that has been done but officially, Zodiac Killer still not caught.

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7. Se7en (1995)

Zodiac Not the only film director David Fincher has brought up the story of serial killers because he has raised this theme in the film Se7en.

Here, we meet a pair of detectives named Mills and Somerset in catching a serial killer inspired by the concept of Seven Deadly Sins.

Oh yes, Jaka warns that this detective film recommendation has scenes that will be sickening and have a very tragic ending.

8. Memories of Murder (2003)

Thanks to the success of the film Parasite at the Oscars, director Bong Joon-Ho's work has skyrocketed to the public, one of which is Memories of Murder.

Based on a serial murder case in the late 80's, this film tells the action of Detective Park and Detective Seo in shrinking the case.

This best Korean detective film is also the first collaboration between Bong and actor Song Kang-Ho who is now a regular actor for Bong Joon-Ho.

Uniquely, the success of this film increased public interest in the original case and in 2019, the real killer was finally caught!

9. Masquerade Hotel (2019)

Similar movies Knives Out which presents a very entertaining detective story, namely Masquerade Hotel also do not want to lose, gang!

When Tokyo is thrown into an uproar by a series of murder cases, a group of detectives led by Kosuke Nitta carry out a crazy plan to catch the killer.

After successfully concluding that Hotel Cortesia will be the location of the next murder, Nitta decides to disguise himself as a staff at the hotel.

Besides having to rack their brains, in this Japanese best detective film, the audience is also spoiled with hilarious conflicts between Nitta and her new 'boss' at the hotel.

10. Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Successfully playing the character Iron Man in the MCU film, Robert Downey Jr. directly selected to play the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes.

In this film, Holmes along with his partner, John Watson, is depicted as trying to thwart the actions of Lord Blackwood who wants to dominate the city of London.

Their action in the best film about detectives is also complicated by the appearance of Irene Adler, a woman who has a complex relationship with Holmes.

It should be noted, this Guy Ritchie version of Holmes is described a little differently because it is full of action elements. Curious?

11. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

The recommendation on the list of the next best detective films that will make you unable to stop laughing is the film Kiss Kiss Bang Bang from director Shane Black.

Here, we meet Harry, an 'actor' who is studying under a private detective named Perry for a role in a film.

Perry who was originally assigned to investigate a lewd case instead fell into a murder conspiracy involving Harry's old friends too, the gang!

The success of this film also managed to revive the career of Robert Downey Jr. who was previously ostracized by Hollywood because he was involved in drug problems.

12. Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019)

When Jaka was still in school, Jaka spent a lot of time playing games Nancy Drew adapted from the teenage detective novel series of the same name.

Well, in 2019, this character was resurrected through the film Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase which tells of Nancy's beginnings as a detective.

In this best mystery film, Nancy takes on a mandate to investigate a haunted house before finally falling into a land conspiracy case.

As a companion, Nancy Drew was also adapted into a television series of the same name which contains many supernatural elements, gang!

That's a list of recommendations best detective movie from Jake. For those who feel smart, try to test yourself by watching the film above, gang!

There are some above that also fall into the category best thriller movies because it's second genre the films often intersect.

What is the best detective film you have watched? Do you have any other movie recommendations? Share in the comments column yes!

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