Millie Bobby Brown starrer Enola Holmes 2 is out now and has garnered positive reception from both the viewers and the critics. The sequel has received praise for the on-screen chemistry between our beloved Eleven and Henry Cavill. The latter plays Enola’s brother and prominent detective, Sherlock Holmes, in the film.
Why do people love the mystery genre so much? They utilise our human instinct to find answers to questions. Also, they keep us on edge at all times. Sometimes, we even go mad when we cannot predict what will happen next. And yet, we love watching mystery projects. We can never say no to watching flicks like Gone Girl.
So, with that in mind, we have prepared a list of the top 5 mystery movies to stream on OTT if you loved watching Enola Holmes 2. Enjoy!
Searching (2018)
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Searching is one of the most uniquely filmed mystery films ever. Under Aneesh Chaganty’s steady direction, the film’s story is told only through smartphones and computer screens. David Kim (John Cho) tries hard to find his missing daughter. His desperate search forces him to explore his daughter’s computer. Soon, he realises that he doesn’t know her well at all.
Shutter Island (2010)
Streaming Platform: Prime Video/Netflix
Imagine dropping a visit to a psychiatric facility on a remote island. It doesn’t feel good, right? Yet, we see Deputy U.S. Marshal Edward Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his fellow deputy marshal, Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), doing the same. These two gentlemen explore the ominous island to investigate the sudden disappearance of a murderous patient.
The Prestige (2006)
Streaming Platform: Prime Video
Watch the crispy rivalry between Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale), turning into a highly obsessive battle for being the best magician in this Christopher Nolan classic. The former gets obsessed with Borden’s prominent teleportation magic trick and looks to attempt it in his shows. But the truth behind that trick will surely baffle your mind.
Gone Girl (2014)
Streaming Platform: Prime Video
Based on Gillian Flynn’s 2012 novel, Gone Girl is one of the most popular David Fincher films. The story revolves around Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) and his wife, Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike). The latter’s sudden disappearance puts Nick in a difficult position as he becomes the prime suspect. Did someone abduct her? Was she killed? Is Nick responsible for her disappearance? In the end, the truth serves as a complete mindf*ck experience for the viewers.
Knives Out (2019)
Streaming Platform: Prime Video via Lionsgate Play Add-On Subscription
Watch a master detective investigating the mysterious death of the head, Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), of a wealthy but dysfunctional family in this Rian Johnson directional. Daniel Craig plays the amazing Benoit Blanc here. All members of Harlan’s family look to get their share of the mammoth wealth the patriarch left behind. However, things get twisty and crazy as the film progresses.
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