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Fundamental Keys to a Good Mystery | Deep Dive into the Murder on the Orient Express

Look no further than Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder on the Orient Express.’ …

August 20, 2023

In an article about the film 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery' Detective Benoit Blanc stares out pensively.

Glass Onion: A Murder Mystery Masterpiece

Director Rian Johnson recently released "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery". How does it stand out and how does it compare to its predecessor?…

February 5, 2023

Characters Frank Columbo and Jessica Fletcher illustrated in green standing in front of a purple background with two large pink hearts

‘Columbo’ and ‘Murder, She Wrote’ Solve the Murder Mystery Format

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

When it comes to solving crimes, look no further than these 20th-century TV detectives.…

October 3, 2022

in article about the howcatchem, an illustration of an open book with a magnifying glass over it

The ‘Howcatchem’ Puts a Spin on the Typical Detective Story

Melissa Wade, Northern Arizona University

Most people are familiar with the 'whodunit,' but what happens when the audience is introduced to the culprit before the investigation gets started?…

September 25, 2022

A screenshot of the gray man shows chris evans and several other actors staring off into the distance

‘The Gray Man’ Shows Netflix’s Love Affair With Mediocre Movies

Alina Edwards, Wellesley College

The streaming giant’s recent release is a frustratingly dull action film, starring two actors who have given much, much better performances.…

August 13, 2022

Season 3 of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Finds Its Characters Awaiting Their Doom

Cassandra Jenkins, Temple University

After averting a doomsday in Dallas, the siblings find themselves in a new timeline — where a far worse apocalypse awaits.…

July 4, 2022

Man holding up a chainsaw with blood dripping down all around him

‘Dexter: New Blood’ Lacks a Real Payoff and Fails To Live Up to Its Potential

Jesus Garcia, Boston University

The American crime drama mystery miniseries falls short of providing a satisfying conclusion to the beloved series.…

February 12, 2022

An illustration of The Box in the Woods protagonist and teenage detective, Stevie Bell, shining a flashlight on a skull on the forest floor.

‘The Box in the Woods’ Uncovers a Modern Take on the Detective Genre

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

Teenage detective Stevie Bell returns in Maureen Johnson's latest young adult murder mystery, which brings a newly diverse voice its classic predecessors lacked.…

July 4, 2021

An illustration of characters from Mice and Murder.

‘Mice and Murder’ Uses D&D To Tell a Classic Murder Mystery

Jenna Nelson, Scripps College

This story of sylvan sleuths told by CollegeHumor alumni appeals to both Dungeons and Dragons fans and whodunit fans by creatively blending the two.…

June 30, 2021

Illustration of a white collared shirt and black tie, splattered with blood, from an article about The Guest List

Is ‘The Guest List’ Just Another Modern Retelling of ‘And Then There Were None’?

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

The premise of Lucy Foley’s latest thriller novel is pretty similar to Agatha Christie’s most famous mystery book.…

January 15, 2021

Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani ride the bus in crazy disguises in 'The Lovebirds'

‘The Lovebirds’ Brings Both Romance and Laughs to a Murder Mystery

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

Strong lead performances from Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae make up for the weaknesses in this rom-com murder caper’s script.…

June 21, 2020

‘Knives Out’ Is a Masterful Reworking of Murder Mystery Tropes

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Rian Johnson’s latest film uses an unconventional whodunnit to look at contemporary issues.…

December 3, 2019

‘Murder Mystery’ is a Cliché Romp Through Paradise

Carli Moses, Union University

The Netflix original is predictable, in all the wrong ways.…

June 30, 2019

Itching to Solve a Cold Case? Try Subscribing to a Mystery Experience

Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

The delivered packages give you clues, documents, artifacts and even audio clips so real you might forget it's all a game.…

June 23, 2018

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