Top 10 Detective Mystery Films for British Audiences

Description: Alfred Hitchcock's classic film about a young woman on a train who discovers her elderly companion has mysteriously disappeared. The film is a masterclass in building tension and mystery.

Fact: The film was remade in 1979 with a different plot but kept the original title, and it was Hitchcock's last British film before moving to Hollywood.

Description: Set in post-war Vienna, this film follows a writer who discovers his friend is involved in the black market, leading to a labyrinthine mystery involving betrayal and hidden truths.

Fact: The famous zither music score by Anton Karas became a hit, and the film's iconic sewer chase scene was filmed in Vienna's actual sewers.

Description: This adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous novel brings Sherlock Holmes to life as he investigates the eerie Baskerville curse. It's a quintessential British mystery with all the elements of suspense and intrigue.

Fact: This film was the first Sherlock Holmes adaptation to be filmed in color, and it was also the first time Peter Cushing played the iconic detective.

Description: A murder mystery set in a 1930s English country house, this film intertwines the lives of the upstairs aristocrats and the downstairs servants, revealing secrets and motives in a classic whodunit style.

Fact: The film was written by Julian Fellowes, who later created "Downton Abbey," and it features an ensemble cast including Maggie Smith and Helen Mirren.

Description: Set in the world of Victorian-era magicians, this film explores the rivalry between two illusionists and the lengths they go to outdo each other, revealing a mystery that spans decades.

Fact: The film was inspired by a true story of two rival magicians in the 19th century, and Christopher Nolan directed it, known for his complex narratives.

Description: A ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister stumbles upon a web of political intrigue and secrets. This film is a modern take on the mystery genre with a political twist.

Fact: The film was directed by Roman Polanski, who won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Description: Based on John le Carré's novel, this film follows George Smiley as he uncovers a Soviet mole within the British Secret Intelligence Service, offering a cerebral and atmospheric spy mystery.

Fact: Gary Oldman's performance as Smiley earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

Description: This adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel follows a journalist and a hacker as they delve into a 40-year-old disappearance, uncovering a dark family secret. It's a modern mystery with a British touch in its cast and setting.

Fact: Daniel Craig, known for his role as James Bond, stars as the journalist, and the film was directed by David Fincher, known for his meticulous storytelling.

Description: While not a traditional detective story, this film about Alan Turing's efforts to crack the Enigma code during WWII has elements of mystery and intrigue, focusing on the race against time and the personal secrets of its characters.

Fact: Benedict Cumberbatch, who played Turing, was also known for his role as Sherlock Holmes in the TV series "Sherlock."

Description: A medieval whodunit where a monk, William of Baskerville, investigates a series of murders in an Italian monastery, uncovering theological and philosophical mysteries along the way.

Fact: Sean Connery's performance as William of Baskerville was critically acclaimed, and the film was based on Umberto Eco's novel.