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    Italian Mystery Movies

    The 40 most popular italian mystery movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Angels & Demons
    TMDB3.4

    Angels & Demons

    2009 · 2h 19m

    country: Italy

    Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.

    The Name of the Rose
    TMDB3.7

    The Name of the Rose

    1986 · 2h 10m

    country: France

    14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks using only his intelligence; which is considerable.

    The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
    TMDB3.6

    The Bird with the Crystal Plumage

    1970 · 1h 36m

    country: Germany

    An American writer living in Rome witnesses an attempted murder that is connected to an ongoing killing spree in the city and conducts his own investigation, despite him and his girlfriend being targeted by the killer.

    Deep Red
    TMDB3.9

    Deep Red

    1975 · 2h 7m

    country: Italy

    An English pianist living in Rome witnesses the brutal murder of his psychic neighbor. With the help of a tenacious young reporter, he tries to discover the killer using very unconventional methods. The two are soon drawn into a shocking web of dementia and violence.

    The Girl in the Fog
    TMDB3.4

    The Girl in the Fog

    2017 · 2h 8m

    country: France

    A gripping and chilling thriller that brings us to a hazy mountain village where an enigmatic detective is investigating the sudden disappearance of fifteen-year-old girl.

    The Passenger
    TMDB3.6

    The Passenger

    1975 · 2h 6m

    country: Italy

    David Locke is a world-weary American journalist who has been sent to cover a conflict in northern Africa, but he makes little progress with the story. When he discovers the body of a stranger who looks similar to him, Locke assumes the dead man's identity. However, he soon finds out that the man was an arms dealer, leading Locke into dangerous situations. Aided by a beautiful woman, Locke attempts to avoid both the police and criminals out to get him.

    Theorem
    TMDB3.5

    Theorem

    1968 · 1h 35m

    country: Italy

    A wealthy Italian household is turned upside down when a handsome stranger arrives, seduces every family member and then disappears. Each has an epiphany of sorts, but none can figure out who the seductive visitor was or why he came.

    Into the Labyrinth
    TMDB3.2

    Into the Labyrinth

    2019 · 2h 10m

    country: Italy

    When a kidnapping victim turns up alive after fifteen years, a profiler and a private investigator try to piece together the mystery.

    A Classic Horror Story
    TMDB2.9

    A Classic Horror Story

    2021 · 1h 35m

    country: Italy

    Five people travelling by camper crash into a tree. When they recover, the road they were driving on has been replaced by an impenetrable forest and a wooden house.

    Opera
    TMDB3.4

    Opera

    1987 · 1h 47m

    country: Italy

    A young opera singer is stalked by a deranged fan bent on killing the people associated with her to claim her for himself.

    L'Avventura
    TMDB3.8

    L'Avventura

    1960 · 2h 24m

    country: France

    Claudia and Anna join Anna's lover, Sandro, on a boat trip to a remote volcanic island. When Anna goes missing, a search is launched. In the meantime, Sandro and Claudia become involved in a romance despite Anna's disappearance, though the relationship suffers from guilt and tension.

    The Unknown Woman
    TMDB3.6

    The Unknown Woman

    2006 · 1h 58m

    country: Italy

    A Ukrainian woman named Irena calculatedly insinuates herself into the lives of a young, affluent Italian family. Stopping at nothing to become the couple's trusted maid and the beloved nanny to their fragile young daughter, Irena risks everything in her quest to uncover the truth about the family.

    Diabolik
    TMDB3.0

    Diabolik

    2021 · 2h 13m

    country: Italy

    1960s, the city of Clerville. The forthcoming visit of heiress Eva Kant, who'll be bringing a famous pink diamond with her, catches the attention of Diabolik, the infallible and elusive thief whose real identity is unknown: while trying to steal the jewel, he finds himself bewitched by Eva's charm, a feeling she may be reciprocating. But the police, led by relentless Inspector Ginko, is rapidly closing in on him...

    The Cat o' Nine Tails
    TMDB3.3

    The Cat o' Nine Tails

    1971 · 1h 52m

    country: Germany

    A newsman works with a blind puzzle-solver to uncover a deadly conspiracy linked to a genetic research facility.

    Dark Glasses
    TMDB2.4

    Dark Glasses

    2022 · 1h 26m

    country: France

    Diana, a high-class prostitute trying to escape from a serial killer, suffers a car accident that leaves her blind and kills the family of Chin, a ten-year-old boy.

    Once Upon a Crime
    TMDB2.9

    Once Upon a Crime

    1992 · 1h 34m

    country: United States

    On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn and her husband, Neil, meet several other married couples, including Julian and Phoebe, who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. But, when the dog's mistress is murdered, the travelers become the prime suspects, and Inspector Bonnard is determined to track them all down.

    The New York Ripper
    TMDB3.1

    The New York Ripper

    1982 · 1h 33m

    country: Italy

    A burned-out New York police detective teams up with a college psychoanalyst to track down a vicious serial killer randomly stalking and killing various young women around the city.

    Emanuelle in America
    TMDB2.6

    Emanuelle in America

    1977 · 1h 40m

    country: Italy

    The untameable photo reporter Emanuelle travels the world documenting the sexual practices of the rich and powerful, getting dangerously close to their most disturbing and hidden schemes.

    Vanished into the Night
    TMDB2.8

    Vanished into the Night

    2024 · 1h 33m

    country: Italy

    A father, immersed in a difficult divorce process, embarks on a dangerous mission when his children disappear from their isolated country house.

    The Body
    TMDB3.3

    The Body

    2024 · 1h 55m

    country: Italy

    Rich entrepreneur Rebecca Zuin has died from an alleged heart attack, raising suspicions on the part of a police inspector after her body disappears from the morgue. When her handsome young husband becomes a suspect, he starts thinking she may have faked her death to sadistically torment him.

    Mr. Klein
    TMDB3.6

    Mr. Klein

    1976 · 2h 3m

    country: France

    Paris, France, 1942, during the Nazi occupation. Robert Klein, a successful art dealer who benefits from the misfortunes of those who are ruthlessly persecuted, discovers by chance that there is another Robert Klein, apparently a Jewish man; someone with whom he could be mistakenly identified, something dangerous in such harsh times.

    Blood and Black Lace
    TMDB3.7

    Blood and Black Lace

    1964 · 1h 28m

    country: Germany

    Isabella, a young model, is murdered by a mysterious masked figure at a fashion house in Rome. When her diary, which details the house employees' many vices, disappears, the masked killer begins killing off all the models in and around the house to find it.

    The Stendhal Syndrome
    TMDB2.7

    The Stendhal Syndrome

    1996 · 1h 59m

    country: Italy

    A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist/killer through Italy when she herself becomes a victim of the brutal man's obsession.

    Tenebre
    TMDB3.4

    Tenebre

    1982 · 1h 41m

    country: Italy

    A razor-wielding serial killer is on the loose, murdering those around Peter Neal, an American mystery author in Italy to promote his newest novel.

    Melancholie der Engel
    TMDB1.9

    Melancholie der Engel

    2009 · 2h 44m

    country: Germany

    Upon learning that his days are numbered, a man and an old friend return to an old house that connects them by a dark secret. Along with three women and a mysterious old man, the group journeys into a horrifying abyss of debauchery and moral mayhem, leading to a fatal turn of events, during which the darkest human depths are revealed.

    7 Women and a Murder
    TMDB2.8

    7 Women and a Murder

    2021 · 1h 24m

    country: Italy

    When the family patriarch is murdered, seven women find themselves trapped together in his mansion to solve the mystery.

    City of the Living Dead
    TMDB3.3

    City of the Living Dead

    1980 · 1h 33m

    country: Italy

    A psychic seemingly dies of fright during a séance where she sees a vision of a Dunwich priest hanging himself in a church cemetery. New York City reporter Peter Bell investigates and learns that the priest's suicide has somehow opened a portal to Hell that must be sealed by All Saints Day, or else the dead will overtake humanity.

    Meridian
    TMDB2.3

    Meridian

    1990 · 1h 25m

    country: United States

    After her father’s death, Catherine returns to her family’s gothic castle in Italy and gets caught in the web of a mysterious love triangle.

    Four Flies on Grey Velvet
    TMDB3.2

    Four Flies on Grey Velvet

    1971 · 1h 44m

    country: France

    Roberto, a drummer in a rock band, keeps receiving weird phone calls and being followed by a mysterious man. One night he manages to catch up with his persecutor and tries to get him to talk but in the ensuing struggle he accidentally stabs him. He runs away, but he understands his troubles have just begun when the following day he receives an envelope with photos of him killing the man. Someone is killing all his friends and trying to frame him for the murders.

    The Psychic
    TMDB3.5

    The Psychic

    1977 · 1h 37m

    country: Italy

    A woman with psychic powers has a vision of a murder that took place in a house owned by her husband.

    The Nest
    TMDB3.1

    The Nest

    2019 · 1h 49m

    country: Italy

    Samuel, a boy who lives with his mother Elena in Villa dei Laghi, an isolated manor surrounded by woods, feels trapped in the family routine, growing up seemingly protected, but unsatisfied and restless.

    The Black Belly of the Tarantula
    TMDB3.1

    The Black Belly of the Tarantula

    1971 · 1h 38m

    country: France

    Inspector Tellini investigates serial crimes where victims are paralyzed while having their bellies ripped open with a sharp knife.

    The Bunker Game
    TMDB2.3

    The Bunker Game

    2022 · 1h 32m

    country: France

    Laura, 25, is an actress in a L.A.R.P. (Live Action Role Playing) Game, where the participants play the survivors of an atomic war who live underground in a sealed bunker. After several mysterious accidents, the game is interrupted and the players leave the bunker while the staff remain behind to investigate the disappearance of Greg, the mastermind of the game. They soon find themselves trapped inside and in peril as they begin to die in mysterious ways and the group realizes that someone or something paranormal is playing a twisted game with them which quickly plunges into a terrifying fight for survival.

    Agata Christian: Murder on the Snow
    TMDB2.6

    Agata Christian: Murder on the Snow

    2026 · 1h 49m

    country: Italy

    Christian Agata, a famous criminologist known for his biting sarcasm and infallible investigative talent, finds himself caught up in a weekend of mystery. Invited by the Gulmar family—tycoons of the board game industry—to act as a spokesperson for the relaunch of their historic game "Crime Castle," he agrees to spend a few days at their winter estate in the Aosta Valley. What began as a quiet commercial operation soon transforms itslef into a case to solve.

    The Phantom of the Opera
    TMDB2.4

    The Phantom of the Opera

    1998 · 1h 44m

    country: Hungary

    A series of terrifying accidents and brutal murders leave a bloody trail into the subterranean caverns of an Opera house. Below the theatre stalks a man raised by creatures of the underworld.

    The Case of the Bloody Iris
    TMDB3.1

    The Case of the Bloody Iris

    1972 · 1h 34m

    country: Italy

    A high-rise apartment populated by models, nightclub dancers and call girls becomes the focus of a mysterious serial killer. When a young model named Jennifer and her friend Marilyn move into one of the victims' former apartments, Jennifer becomes the next target and the pair try to identify the killer.

    Delirium: Photo of Gioia
    TMDB2.7

    Delirium: Photo of Gioia

    1987 · 1h 34m

    country: Italy

    Gioia is a buxom centerfold working for Pussycat magazine. In such a profession, having an admirer or two is expected, but Gioia's admirer is a vicious killer! He murders her fellow magazine models one at a time, using a variety of twisted implements of death. Gioia is the lucky recipient of a collection of photos, each with murdered bodies arranged around posters of her.

    A Pure Formality
    TMDB3.7

    A Pure Formality

    1994 · 1h 51m

    country: Italy

    Famous writer Onoff is now a recluse. The Inspector is suspicious when Onoff is brought into the station one night, disoriented and suffering a kind of amnesia. In an isolated, rural police station, the Inspector tries to establish the events surrounding a killing, to reach a startling resolution.

    Child in the Night
    TMDB2.8

    Child in the Night

    1990 · 1h 35m

    country: United States

    Traumatized after seeing his father brutally murdered by a hook wielding assailant, young Luke is tasked to help unmask the killer.

    Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?
    TMDB3.1

    Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?

    1978 · 1h 52m

    country: France

    Mystery abounds when it is discovered that, one by one, the greatest chefs in Europe are being killed. The intriguing part of the murders is that each chef is killed in the same manner that their own special dish is prepared in. Food critics and the (many) self-proclaimed greatest chefs in Europe demand the mystery be solved.

    About Italian Mystery Movies

    Italian cinema

    Italian cinema runs from the neorealists working in bombed-out postwar streets to Fellini's spectacle, the Spaghetti Western, and the lurid giallo thrillers that shaped modern horror. Few national cinemas have exported this many distinct genres.

    Mystery

    Mystery films are structured around withheld information, trusting the audience to work alongside the investigator. The genre ranges from cozy whodunits to bleak, unresolved character studies.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1960–2026
    Best reviewed
    Deep Red (7.7)
    Often also
    Thriller, Horror, Drama

    Common questions

    What are the best Italian mystery movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Angels & Demons, The Name of the Rose, and The Bird with the Crystal Plumage. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Italian mystery movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these movies?
    Every movie page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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