Top 10 Detective Films Set in Rural Areas

Description: This sci-fi horror film involves a small English village where all the women become pregnant simultaneously, leading to the birth of children with extraordinary powers. The mystery of their origin and intentions unfolds.

Fact: The film was remade in 1995 with Christopher Reeve. The original film's eerie children were played by real-life siblings.

Description: This cult classic takes us to the remote Scottish island of Summerisle, where a police sergeant investigates the disappearance of a young girl, only to find himself embroiled in pagan rituals and dark secrets.

Fact: The film was initially a box office flop but has since gained a massive cult following. The original ending was much darker than what was released.

Description: A sequel to "The Wicker Man," this film follows two young American evangelists who travel to Scotland to spread the word of God, only to find themselves entangled in pagan practices and a sinister plot.

Fact: It was directed by Robin Hardy, who also directed the original "The Wicker Man." The film was shot in various locations in Scotland, including the same island used in the original film.

Description: M. Night Shyamalan's film about a secluded 19th-century village whose inhabitants live in fear of creatures in the surrounding woods. The mystery unfolds as a young man ventures into the forest to seek medicine, revealing secrets about their isolated community.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to capture the genuine reactions of the actors. The creatures were designed by the same artist who worked on "The Lord of the Rings."

Description: A young solicitor travels to a remote village to settle the affairs of a deceased client, only to encounter a ghostly presence that terrorizes the town. The film involves piecing together the tragic history of the village.

Fact: The film is based on Susan Hill's novel of the same name. It was Daniel Radcliffe's first major film role after the Harry Potter series.

Description: A family moves to a remote house in the countryside to escape their past, only to uncover dark secrets and ghostly presences. While not a detective film per se, it involves solving the mysteries of the house's history.

Fact: Based on the novel by James Herbert, the series was adapted for television by Joe Ahearne, who also directed it.

Description: Set in 1630s New England, this film follows a family banished to the wilderness where they encounter witchcraft and dark forces. While not a detective film, it involves uncovering the truth behind the supernatural events.

Fact: The film uses authentic 17th-century English dialect. The director, Robert Eggers, used historical records to ensure accuracy in the film's depiction of witchcraft accusations.

Description: A group of friends hiking in remote Sweden stumble upon an ancient ritual that turns their trip into a nightmare. While not a traditional detective story, it involves uncovering the truth behind the mysterious events they encounter.

Fact: The film is based on a novel by Adam Nevill. The creature in the film was inspired by the Norse god Jörmungandr, the World Serpent.

Description: While not strictly a detective film, this horror-thriller follows a group of friends who travel to a secluded Swedish village for a festival, only to uncover sinister traditions. The detective work here is more about uncovering the truth behind the village's facade.

Fact: Director Ari Aster has said that the film is a breakup movie disguised as a folk horror. The film's production design was inspired by Scandinavian folklore.

Description: An episode from the "Sherlock" TV series, where Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate a mysterious hound on the moors of Dartmoor, blending detective work with rural folklore.

Fact: This episode is a modern adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles." The setting was changed from Victorian times to the present day.