Top 10 Detective Agency Dramas to Watch

Description: Another Hitchcock classic, this film follows a young woman who becomes embroiled in a mystery when an elderly lady she met on a train disappears, leading to a detective-like quest to uncover the truth.

Fact: The film was remade in 1979, but the original is often considered superior in terms of suspense and storytelling.

Description: Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of murders where the victims are found with their right index fingers severed. It's a classic Holmes mystery with a touch of the macabre.

Fact: This film was one of the last in the series of Sherlock Holmes films starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce.

Description: While not strictly about a detective agency, the film involves a couple who inadvertently stumble upon a plot to assassinate a foreign dignitary, leading to a thrilling investigation.

Fact: This was a remake of Hitchcock's own 1934 film of the same name, with significant changes to the plot and setting.

Description: This classic adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel brings Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to life as they investigate the eerie curse of the Baskerville family. It's a quintessential detective story that sets the stage for many to follow.

Fact: This film was the first of Hammer Film Productions' adaptations of Sherlock Holmes stories, and it was shot in black and white to evoke the mood of the original Victorian setting.

Description: Billy Wilder's take on the famous detective offers a more intimate look at Holmes' personal life, blending comedy with mystery. The film explores Holmes' relationship with Watson and his encounters with a mysterious woman.

Fact: The film was originally intended to be a trilogy, but due to its lukewarm reception, the other two parts were never made.

Description: Although more of an adventure film, it involves a detective-like pursuit of two man-eating lions in Africa, with Val Kilmer and Michael Douglas leading the hunt.

Fact: The film was inspired by the true story of the Tsavo maneaters, which terrorized workers on the Kenya-Uganda Railway in the late 19th century.

Description: Set in Victorian London, this film follows a detective investigating a series of gruesome murders, with the help of a music hall star. It's a dark, atmospheric tale that keeps you guessing until the very end.

Fact: The film was based on the novel "Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem" by Peter Ackroyd, which was inspired by real-life events and figures from the era.

Description: Alfred Hitchcock's courtroom drama involves a barrister who becomes obsessed with his client, a woman accused of murdering her husband, leading to a complex investigation.

Fact: This was Hitchcock's last film for David O. Selznick, and it was not well-received by critics at the time.

Description: While not a traditional detective story, this horror-comedy features a detective agency-like investigation into a series of bizarre murders, all linked to the biblical plagues of Egypt.

Fact: Vincent Price, who plays Dr. Phibes, never blinks in the entire film, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

Description: A comedic take on detective work, this film features a descendant of Sherlock Holmes investigating a plot to end civilization, with a host of famous detectives from literature.

Fact: The film was originally a TV movie and features a cameo by John Cleese as Sherlock Holmes.