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Top 10 Murder Mystery Movies and Series Adapted From Books

Here are the 10 best murder mystery movies born from the rich literary tapestry, celebrating the enchanting fusion of literature and cinema that has consistently delivered heart-pounding narratives of murder, intrigue, and suspense

Gone Girl (2014) - Directed by David Fincher

Based on Gillian Flynn's bestselling novel, Gone Girl is a dark and twisted tale of a seemingly perfect marriage gone horribly wrong.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) - Directed by David Fincher

Stieg Larsson's Millennium series introduced readers to Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but troubled hacker, and Mikael Blomkvist, an investigative journalist.

Mystic River (2003) - Directed by Clint Eastwood

Dennis Lehane's novel Mystic River explores the lasting impact of childhood trauma and the haunting mysteries of the past.

Zodiac (2007) - Directed by David Fincher

Zodiac is a chilling adaptation of the real-life hunt for the Zodiac Killer in San Francisco during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

The Silence of the Lambs (1991) - Directed by Jonathan Demme

Jodie Foster plays a young FBI cadet who asks Anthony Hopkins' cannibalistic and brilliant Dr. Hannibal Lecter, who is currently imprisoned, for assistance.

Sharp Objects (2018) - Mini-Series

Gillian Flynn's debut novel, Sharp Objects, was adapted into a gripping mini-series starring Amy Adams as Camille Preaker, a troubled journalist returning to her hometown to cover a murder case.

Murder on the Orient Express (2017)- Directed by Kenneth Branagh

Murder on the Orient Express is a recent adaptation of Agatha Christie's renowned detective novel, first published in 1934. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as the iconic Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, this film brings the captivating mystery of the novel to life once again.

Gone Baby Gone (2007)- Directed by Ben Afleck

After the police are unsuccessful in finding a missing four-year-old, the girl's aunt employs two private investigators.

Rebecca (2020) - Directed by Ben Wheatley

A young newlywed arrives at her husband's imposing family estate on a windswept English coast and finds herself battling the shadow of his first wife, Rebecca, whose legacy lives on in the house long after her death.