10 Detective Films Set in Hell

Description: A police sergeant investigates the disappearance of a young girl on a remote Scottish island, only to find himself ensnared in pagan rituals and a community's dark secrets.

Fact: The film's ending was so shocking that it was changed for the American release, but the original cut has since been restored.

Description: While not a detective film per se, it involves a diplomat who, after adopting a child, begins to suspect that his son might be the Antichrist, leading to a series of investigations into the boy's true nature.

Fact: The film was so influential that it spawned a franchise, including sequels and a remake, and even inspired a TV series.

Description: A detective investigates a series of bizarre murders, only to find himself caught in a war between angels, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.

Fact: The film features Christopher Walken in one of his most memorable roles as the archangel Gabriel.

Description: A ghost hunter with the ability to see spirits becomes involved in a case where the dead are being used to commit murders, leading him on a detective-like quest to stop the malevolent force.

Fact: Peter Jackson directed this film, which was a commercial success and helped him secure the directing job for "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Description: This film follows a young lawyer who moves to New York and gets entangled with a law firm run by the devil himself. It's a detective story in the sense that the protagonist must unravel the mysteries of his own soul and the true nature of his employer.

Fact: Al Pacino's portrayal of the devil was so compelling that he received a nomination for the Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards.

Description: A rare book dealer is hired to authenticate a book that supposedly contains the key to summoning the devil. His journey becomes a detective story as he uncovers the secrets of the book and those who seek it.

Fact: Johnny Depp learned to speak fluent Spanish for his role in this film.

Description: John Constantine, a cynical exorcist, navigates the line between heaven and hell to solve supernatural crimes. His detective work involves battling demons and uncovering the truth behind a mysterious suicide.

Fact: The film was initially planned as an R-rated movie, but it was toned down to a PG-13 rating to broaden its audience.

Description: A hospice nurse uncovers dark secrets involving voodoo and hoodoo magic, turning her caregiving into a detective mission to save her patient's soul from a fate worse than death.

Fact: The film was shot on location in New Orleans, adding authenticity to its Southern Gothic atmosphere.

Description: While not a traditional detective film, it features a loan officer who becomes the target of a curse, leading her on a desperate quest to save herself from eternal damnation, which involves detective-like investigation into the occult.

Fact: Sam Raimi, the director, had to fight to keep the film's original ending, which was deemed too dark by some studio executives.

Description: Detective Kinderman investigates a series of murders that seem to be connected to the demonic possession of a patient in a mental hospital, blending detective work with supernatural horror.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Legion" and was based on the novel by William Peter Blatty, who also directed the movie.