The 3 Best Mystery Films On Amazon Prime This May–Will You Solve Them?
There’s something universally appealing about a decent mystery movie.
Allowing audiences to tuck on their thinking caps and take on the role of an amateur sleuth, mystery films force us to pay close attention to a movie’s plot, relying on our wiles and wits to decipher its enigmatic narrative.
Luckily, Prime Video currently has plenty of fantastic mystery movies lining its digital catalog, many of which are sure to test audiences’ investigative skills and observational awareness. From Agatha Christie-style whodunit movies to chilling Blumhouse thrillers, here are some of the best mystery films playing on Prime Video right now.
Blink Twice (2024)
The directorial debut of Zoë Kravitz, Blink Twice succeeds as a frightening psychological thriller where audiences are never entirely sure of what’s real, what’s imagined, and what’s merely a product of meticulous gaslighting and mental manipulation. With Channing Tatum cast against type as a mysterious, charismatic tech mogul harboring an array of dark secrets, Blink Twice is a trippy, hallucinatory thriller that packs a surprisingly powerful socio-political punch in its underlying satirical elements.
Speak No Evil (2024)
There’s an insidious mystery at the heart of every Blumhouse film, and Speak No Evil is certainly no exception. A well-crafted, fast-paced, eerily suspenseful psychological horror movie, Speak No Evil unfolds like the nightmare-filled vacation you never want to have: one where the fun-loving, seemingly ordinary couple you befriend aren’t nearly as normal or mild-mannered as they first appeared.
Knives Out (2019)
Quite possibly the greatest murder mystery of the past decade, Knives Out offers up a refreshing modern spin on the conventional whodunit format. Taking inspiration from classic Hercule Poirot stories and iconic board games like Clue, Knives Out kicks off Rian Johnson’s imaginative Benoit Blanc series with a loud and resonating bang. Dark in some spots and incredibly funny in others, it’s the perfect blend between mystery, comedy, drama, and thriller, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats throughout.