Top 10 British Murder Mystery Dramas

Description: Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller involves a young woman on a train who witnesses the mysterious disappearance of an elderly lady. As she investigates, she uncovers a web of espionage and murder. It's a masterclass in suspense and mystery.

Fact: This was one of Hitchcock's last British films before moving to Hollywood. It was remade in 1979 with a different plot.

Description: This classic adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel sees Sherlock Holmes tackling the eerie case of the Baskerville curse, where a supernatural hound is said to haunt the family. It's a quintessential British mystery that delves into the psychological and the supernatural.

Fact: This film marked the first time Peter Cushing played Sherlock Holmes, a role he would reprise several times. It was also one of the earliest Hammer Horror films to feature a famous literary character.

Description: This cult classic sees a police sergeant investigating the disappearance of a young girl on a remote Scottish island, only to uncover a pagan community with dark secrets. It's a unique blend of folk horror and murder mystery.

Fact: The film was initially a commercial failure but has since gained a cult following. It was remade in 2006 with Nicolas Cage.

Description: This psychological thriller follows Tom Ripley, who becomes entangled in a web of deceit, identity theft, and murder in Italy. It's a slow-burning drama that explores the dark side of human nature.

Fact: The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay. Matt Damon's performance as Ripley was critically acclaimed.

Description: Christopher Nolan's film about rival magicians in Victorian London involves a murder mystery that unfolds through the lens of illusion and obsession. It's a complex narrative that keeps viewers guessing until the end.

Fact: The film was inspired by a novel by Christopher Priest. The title refers to the final act of a magic trick.

Description: While not strictly British, this film, directed by Roman Polanski, features a British ghostwriter who uncovers a political conspiracy while working on the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister. It's a tense, atmospheric thriller with a murder mystery at its core.

Fact: The film was shot in Germany, but it's set in the UK, and Ewan McGregor's character is distinctly British. The screenplay was adapted from a novel by Robert Harris.

Description: Although not originally British, this adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel features a British cast and setting. It involves a journalist and a hacker investigating a decades-old murder, blending elements of thriller and drama.

Fact: Daniel Craig stars as the journalist, and Rooney Mara's performance as Lisbeth Salander earned her an Academy Award nomination.

Description: This biographical drama focuses on Alan Turing's efforts to crack the German Enigma code during WWII. While not a traditional murder mystery, it involves solving a puzzle that could save countless lives, with elements of personal tragedy and betrayal.

Fact: Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of Turing earned him an Academy Award nomination. The film also won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: While more of a horror-comedy, this film features Vincent Price as a mad doctor seeking revenge through a series of bizarre murders based on the Biblical plagues. It's an eccentric take on the murder mystery genre.

Fact: The film was followed by a sequel, "Dr. Phibes Rises Again," in

Description: This Argentine film, remade in English in 2015, involves a retired legal counselor who writes a novel about an unresolved rape and murder case from his past. The British version retains the suspense and emotional depth of the original.

Fact: The original film won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The English remake stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Nicole Kidman.