The sounds of violent struggle and an unearthly scream bring the household running; but how has murder been committed behind a locked door? Fortunately,even at Christmas, Hercule Poirot is on hand to solve the mystery.

Although Sherlock Holmes has been portrayed by numerous actors, for many, Basil Rathbone is the definitive Holmes. Here is a glimpse of the actor, his relationship with the famous occupant of 221b Baker Street, and the series of Hollywood movies in which he brought Sherlock Holmes to life.

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Paramount Studios called it 'The Heart Clutching Dread of a Nameless Horror'. The Uninvited is certainly an eerie movie, and a classic haunted house mystery. Who is the spirit who will not leave Windward House?

'Ricochet' (2011), starring John Corbett and Julie Benz, is based on a bestselling novel and features in the TNT channel's Mystery Movie line-up. What secret is the Judge's wife keeping? And does he really want her murdered?

One of the finest film noir mysteries ever made, 'The Third Man' tells the story of Holly Martins' quest to solve the mystery surrounding his old friend, Harry Lime.

Do you like your mystery movies to come complete with action, excitement and something supernatural? 'Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame' has all these things and more. Andy Lau stars as the Tang Dynasty detective.