30 Thrilling Mysteries and Suspense Films from 2003 You Need to See

The Order

2003 • 102 min • Budget $35M • Box office $11M

Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

For centuries, a secret Order of priests has operated within the Church. Father Alex Bernier, a priest deemed a renegade, is dispatched to Rome to investigate the puzzling death of a highly respected member of the Order. As a series…

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Hangman's Curse

2003 • 106 min • Box office $168K

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Students at Rogers High School are falling gravely ill after repeatedly shouting the name of a famous ghost. The cause is unknown: could it be a new disease, a dangerous drug, or something supernatural? With few leads and little time…

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Octane

2003 • 91 min • Budget $11M

Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Following a difficult family visit, stressed businesswoman Senga Wilson drives with her rebellious daughter, Nat, down a dark highway late at night. Their trip takes a turn when they pick up a strange teenage hitchhiker. Nat then secretly leaves her…

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Nemesis Game

2003 • 92 min

Mystery, Thriller

Sara Novak is a quiet college student hiding a troubled past. She avoids her classmates, finding solace with Vern, an older comic book store owner who shares her love of puzzles and wordplay. However, as she solves increasingly complex riddles,…

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My House in Umbria

2003 • 103 min

Drama, Mystery, TV Movie

Emily Delahunty, a quirky British romance novelist living in Umbria, Italy, is caught in a terrorist bombing while traveling. Following the attack, she invites three fellow survivors to recuperate at her villa: The General, a retired British Army veteran; Werner,…

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Wicked Minds

2003 • 93 min

Mystery, Drama, Romance

Holden returns home from college to find his father remarried to a younger woman named Lana. Holden is immediately drawn to Lana's beauty and charm, and they begin a passionate relationship.

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Labyrinth

2003 • 100 min

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Psychologist Dr. Brennac is asked by a colleague to evaluate Claude, a patient accused of several murders. As Dr. Brennac delves into Claude's psyche, she begins to question whether he is truly responsible for the crimes, or if he is…

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Bright Future

2003 • 115 min • Budget $10M

Drama, Mystery

Two friends working as laundry workers in Tokyo discover an unusual fascination with jellyfish. As they become detached from everyday life, they find themselves drawn to the beauty and danger of these creatures. The film uses visuals and subtle character…

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Into the Mirror

2003 • 113 min

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

After a tragic incident that led to his partner's death, former police officer Woo Yeong-min takes a job as a security guard at a shopping mall, allowed by his uncle before its reopening. He's soon confronted with a series of…

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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer

2003 • 88 min

Drama, Horror, Mystery

...and it comes with a secret. Ellen Rimbauer receives a mysterious mansion as a wedding gift from her new husband at the turn of the century.

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Alexandra's Project

2003 • 103 min • Budget $2M • Box office $1M

Mystery, Drama, Thriller

Steve enjoys a comfortable life: a successful career, a happy family, a lovely home, and a devoted wife. But on his birthday, he returns home to find it empty and eerily dark. Many lightbulbs are missing, and exits are blocked.…

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Bionicle: Mask of Light

2003 • 74 min

Action, Adventure, Animation

As darkness falls upon the island of Mata Nui, the islanders' last chance for survival lies with two Matoran villagers. They must locate the seventh Toa and bring him the legendary Mask of Light.

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The Mystery of the Yellow Room

2003 • 118 min

Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Reporter Joseph Rouletabille investigates the attempted murder of Mathilde Stangerson, who sleeps in a locked room called the Yellow Room. The room was secured with a locked door and barred windows when shots were fired. However, when her father forces…

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Gozu

2003 • 130 min • Budget $250K

Horror, Comedy, Crime

Minami accidentally kills Brother, a gangster associate. Shortly after, Brother's body disappears, and Minami begins searching for him. He discovers a secluded hotel and decides to stay there. The hotel staff are odd, and the atmosphere is unsettling. Minami soon…

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Try Seventeen

2002 • 96 min

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Jones, a recent high school graduate, chooses to pursue his writing by renting a room in a boarding house. He becomes involved with both Lisa, a young actress, and Jane, a photographer. When Jane's ex-boyfriend comes to assist her recovery…

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Final Destination 2

2003 • 90 min • Budget $26M • Box office $90M

Horror, Mystery

Kimberly experiences a terrifying vision of a major highway accident and instinctively intervenes, preventing some people from being killed. But the survivors begin dying in strange ways, and Kimberly must uncover the truth behind these deaths before she becomes the…

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Confidence

2003 • 97 min • Budget $15M • Box office $23M

Action, Comedy, Thriller

Jake Vig, a skilled con artist, recently cheated Lionel Dolby out of a large sum of money with his team. They soon discover that Dolby wasn't an ordinary victim; he worked for Winston King, a powerful crime boss. Now, Jake…

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One Missed Call

2003 • 112 min • Budget $1M • Box office $17M

Horror, Mystery, Fantasy

Strangers begin receiving unsettling voicemail messages – recordings of their future selves reacting to violent deaths. Each message includes the precise date and time of their demise. Driven by desperation, the survivors race to uncover the truth behind these cryptic…

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Dead End

2003 • 83 min • Budget $900K • Box office $898K

Mystery, Horror, Thriller

It's Christmas Eve. Frank Harrington takes a shortcut on the way to his in-laws' house with his family – a first in two decades. The decision proves to be a terrible one, changing his life forever.

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Scooby-Doo! and the Monster of Mexico

2003 • 75 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

Fred's friend, Alejo Otero, invites the Scooby gang to Veracruz, Mexico, where they encounter a monster terrorizing the town: El Chupacabra.

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High Tension

2003 • 91 min • Budget $2M • Box office $6M

Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Marie and Alexia, best friends, plan a relaxing weekend at Alexia's family farmhouse, tucked away in the countryside. However, their peaceful escape quickly descends into terror the moment they arrive. What begins as an idyllic getaway transforms into a horrifying…

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Cold Creek Manor

2003 • 118 min • Budget $45M • Box office $29M

Mystery, Thriller

A family relocates from New York to a sprawling countryside mansion, where remnants of the previous owners remain. As they settle in, strange occurrences lead them to believe the former inhabitants haven't truly left.

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Gothika

2003 • 98 min • Budget $40M • Box office $141M

Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Following a car accident, criminal psychologist Dr. Miranda Grey wakes up to discover she's a patient in the very mental institution where she works. She's been charged with the murder of her husband, Dr. Douglas Grey, but has no recollection…

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Detective Conan: Crossroad in the Ancient Capital

2003 • 110 min • Box office $24M

Animation, Mystery, Adventure

Detective Kogoro Mouri is asked to investigate a unique case in Kyoto. There, Conan encounters Heiji and they collaborate to solve the mystery of a stolen Healing Buddha statue. Their investigation leads them to uncover the identity of Heiji's first…

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Identity

2003 • 90 min • Budget $28M • Box office $90M

Mystery, Thriller

A group of strangers seeking shelter in a desolate desert motel during a violent storm become trapped with a dangerous killer. As the storm rages on and people disappear, suspicion grows among the remaining guests. They must desperately try to…

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Mystic River

2003 • 138 min • Budget $25M • Box office $156M

Thriller, Crime, Drama

The lives of three men, who have been friends since childhood, are upended when one of them experiences a devastating family loss.

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Paycheck

2003 • 119 min • Budget $60M • Box office $117M

Action, Adventure, Mystery

Michael Jennings is a brilliant mind employed by top tech companies on confidential projects. To ensure security, his memory is wiped clean after each assignment. However, after three years of work, he's informed he won't receive his payment. Instead, he…

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Once Upon a Time in Mexico

2003 • 102 min • Budget $29M • Box office $98M

Action, Crime, Thriller

CIA agent Sands, operating corruptly, hires the assassin El Mariachi to kill a Mexican general. The general is working for a drug kingpin who is plotting to overthrow the President of Mexico.

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Eagle Eye

2008 • 118 min • Budget $80M • Box office $178M

Mystery, Thriller, Action

Jerry Shaw and Rachel Holloman are two strangers whose lives are upended by a mysterious woman they've never encountered. This unseen caller begins threatening them and their families, manipulating their actions through common technology and escalating the danger. As things…

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Night at the Museum

2006 • 108 min • Budget $110M • Box office $574M

Action, Adventure, Comedy

The natural history museum descends into chaos when night watchman Larry Daley inadvertently awakens an ancient curse. This unleashes a horde of prehistoric creatures and historical figures, including Attila the Hun, gladiators, and a Tyrannosaurus rex, from their displays.

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