In the 1960s and 1970s, murder mysteries faced a decline due to the arrival of fresher narratives styles. It resurfaced again in the late-20th Century with a new ingredient that heightened their appeal: comedy. With movies like adaptations of Agatha Christie’s works like Murder on the Orient Express and A Caribbean Mystery on the big screen, interest in murder mystery movies was reinvigorated. Murder mysteries already enjoy a widespread popularity, as do comedies. The potent combination of the two keeps you guessing and entertained with laughter. What more could movie lovers ask for?
From Only Murders in the Building to Castle, these mystery comedy shows are sure to make you laugh while they keep you guessing.