Top 10 Detective Films Set in Mansions

Description: This silent film classic is a quintessential old dark house mystery, where relatives gather in a spooky mansion to hear the reading of a will, only to find themselves in a web of terror and intrigue.

Fact: It was one of the first films to use the "old dark house" trope, setting the stage for many future horror and mystery films.

Description: Travelers seek shelter in a remote mansion during a storm, only to discover the eccentric and potentially dangerous inhabitants. This film is a cornerstone of the genre, blending horror with dark comedy.

Fact: Directed by James Whale, who also directed "Frankenstein," this film showcases his flair for the macabre.

Description: Although more of a romantic ghost story, the film features a widow moving into a haunted seaside mansion, where she encounters the ghost of a sea captain. The setting adds to the film's charm and mystery.

Fact: The film was remade as a TV series in the 1960s, but the original remains a beloved classic.

Description: This adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes tale is set in the eerie Baskerville Hall, where Holmes and Watson investigate the legend of a demonic hound and a family curse.

Fact: This was the first Holmes film to be shot in color and features Peter Cushing as Holmes, who was also known for his role in the Hammer Horror films.

Description: A group of Hollywood insiders are invited to a yacht party that turns into a deadly game of murder and blackmail, set in a luxurious mansion. The film is known for its intricate plot and clever twists.

Fact: The screenplay was co-written by Stephen Sondheim and Anthony Perkins, making it a unique collaboration between a Broadway legend and a film star.

Description: While not exclusively set in a mansion, the film's pivotal scenes occur in a luxurious estate, where Hercule Poirot must unravel a web of deceit and murder among a group of wealthy travelers.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Egypt, providing a stunning backdrop to the mystery.

Description: Miss Marple investigates a murder at a film studio set in a grand English manor, where a movie star's past comes back to haunt her. The film captures the essence of Agatha Christie's storytelling.

Fact: The film features an all-star cast including Angela Lansbury, Elizabeth Taylor, and Kim Novak.

Description: Based on the popular board game, this comedy-mystery takes place in a mansion where six guests are invited to dinner, only to find themselves embroiled in a murder mystery. The film's multiple endings add to the fun and unpredictability.

Fact: The film was released with three different endings, and some theaters showed all three endings back-to-back.

Description: This film is a masterclass in the art of the British country house murder mystery, set in the 1930s. It's a sprawling ensemble piece where every character has a motive, and the mansion itself becomes a character with its own secrets.

Fact: The film was inspired by the works of Agatha Christie and Jean Renoir's "The Rules of the Game." It also features a young Ryan Phillippe in one of his early roles.

Description: A brother and sister move into a cliff-top mansion, where they encounter ghostly presences and unravel a tragic love story. The film's atmospheric setting and haunting score make it a standout in the genre.

Fact: The film was one of the first Hollywood productions to treat the subject of ghosts seriously, rather than as a source of comedy or horror.