Velvet Buzzsaw (2019)

"Velvet Buzzsaw" (2019) earns its place among the best mystery movies by weaving a macabre tapestry of art, greed, and the supernatural. The film centers on the sudden appearance of a vast collection of artwork by an unknown artist, which is quickly exploited by art critics, dealers, and collectors in the Los Angeles art scene. However, as these individuals aggressively pursue the art for profit and fame, a series of increasingly bizarre and gruesome deaths begin to plague them, all connected to the mysterious paintings. The central mystery revolves around the identity of the artist, the source of the art's malevolent power, and the increasingly terrifying nature of the deaths, leaving the audience guessing until the very end. Beyond the stylish visuals and satirical commentary on the art world, "Velvet Buzzsaw" delivers a genuine whodunit with a supernatural twist. The film strategically drops clues throughout, teasing out the connection between each character's demise and their relationship with the cursed art. As the body count rises, the remaining characters desperately try to uncover the truth behind the art's influence, leading them down a rabbit hole of paranoia, obsession, and ultimately, destruction. The ambiguity surrounding the true nature of the curse and the poetic justice delivered to the victims solidify "Velvet Buzzsaw" as a compelling and thought-provoking mystery that keeps you guessing long after the credits roll.