Detective Films Set During Quarantine

Description: Based on Edgar Allan Poe's story, this film involves a prince who tries to escape a plague by secluding himself in his castle, only to face a mysterious figure at his masquerade ball.

Fact: Directed by Roger Corman, this film is part of his Poe cycle, known for its vivid color schemes and Gothic atmosphere.

Description: While not strictly about quarantine, the film features a teacher who wakes up from a coma with psychic abilities, leading to a self-imposed isolation as he tries to prevent future tragedies.

Fact: Directed by David Cronenberg, this film is an adaptation of Stephen King's novel. It's known for its chilling atmosphere and Christopher Walken's intense performance.

Description: Set in a secluded mansion, a woman and her children live in near-total isolation, believing the house to be haunted. The film's atmosphere of confinement and mystery fits the theme.

Fact: Nicole Kidman's performance was critically acclaimed, and the film's twist ending is often cited as one of the best in modern horror cinema.

Description: A hospice nurse takes a job in a secluded Louisiana mansion where she uncovers dark secrets. The isolation of the setting adds to the suspense and mystery.

Fact: The film features real voodoo rituals, providing an authentic backdrop to its supernatural elements.

Description: An oil company's team in the Arctic experiences strange phenomena, leading to a lockdown of sorts as they try to understand what's happening.

Fact: The film uses the Arctic setting to explore themes of environmental impact and psychological horror.

Description: A small town is quarantined after a mysterious toxin turns its residents into violent maniacs. The sheriff and his team must navigate this lockdown to find a way out.

Fact: This is a remake of George A. Romero's 1973 film of the same name. The film's setting in a small, isolated town adds to the claustrophobic feel.

Description: This modern take on H.G. Wells' classic involves a woman who believes she is being stalked by her abusive ex, who has supposedly died. The lockdown setting adds to the tension and isolation, making it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film was released just before the global lockdown, eerily mirroring real-world events. It uses innovative visual effects to create the illusion of invisibility.

Description: In a world ravaged by a fungal infection, a special group of children are kept in quarantine. The film blends elements of science fiction and detective work as characters try to understand the nature of the infection.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by M.R. Carey, who also wrote the screenplay. It explores themes of humanity and survival in a post-apocalyptic setting.

Description: Although primarily a medical thriller, it features detective-like elements as characters try to trace the origins of a deadly virus, with scenes of quarantine and lockdown.

Fact: The film gained renewed attention during the 2020 global health crisis for its eerily accurate portrayal of a viral outbreak.

Description: Three college students on a road trip are led to an isolated area by a hacker's signal, resulting in a quarantine-like situation as they uncover a larger mystery.

Fact: The film plays with the concept of perception and reality, making viewers question what is real throughout the narrative.