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Detective Short Films

Short films that follow detectives and investigators as they unravel mysteries, solve crimes, and uncover hidden truths in suspenseful and intriguing narratives.

Detective Short Films

Short films that follow detectives and investigators as they unravel mysteries, solve crimes, and uncover hidden truths in suspenseful and intriguing narratives.

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Locked In

An uproarious ride through crime-solving chaos with two unlikely detectives.
4/5
  • Action, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2025
  • 35 min
REVIEW

It Had To Be Done

A gripping tale of suspicion, where personal lives collide with a criminal investigation.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 12 min
REVIEW
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The Old Young Crow

A poignant tale of spiritual connection, grief, and companionship.
5/5
  • Fantasy, Mystery
  • Japan, United States
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Waking Up

An enigmatic tale that weaves misfortune and fortune.
3/5
  • Mystery
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Eddie

A gripping mystery that unfolds a tense narrative of psychological turmoil.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Eyes of Isaac

A supernatural thriller that delves into a man’s inner psyche and social inequality.
4/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Imbroglio

A tale of betrayal that harkens back to the golden age of film noir
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Pursuit of the Unknown

A captivating mystery with a suspense-heavy underbelly.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Ninety Seconds

A gritty crime drama that explores grief, loss and justice.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Earworm

A spine-chilling horror that will stick in your head.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 8 min
REVIEW

The Raven’s Prey

A gritty whodunit that will captivate and intrigue.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 30 min
REVIEW

Joe Schmoe: Private Eye

A nifty satire of classic film noir cinema.
4/5
  • Comedy, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Skulker

A genre-bending crime thriller with a staggering twist.
5/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 27 min
REVIEW

Elegy

A haunting tale of self-neglect, addiction and paranoia.
3/5
  • Mystery, Sci-Fi
  • Brazil
  • 2022
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Camila

A riveting whodunit that unravels unrighteous family drama.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 21 min
REVIEW
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Wendy & Vee

An eccentric comedy about abuse, female empowerment and revenge.
5/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • Australia
  • 2022
  • 20 min
REVIEW
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That’s Just Rocks

A heartwarming comedic tale about a search for love.
5/5
  • Comedy, Romance
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Cleared

A tense mystery drama that explores conspiracy and corruption.
4/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Riddle Me This

A Batman fan film that won’t disappoint.
4/5
  • Action, Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 36 min
REVIEW

Our Fathers

A gripping thriller that delves into London teenage knife-crime.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 21 min
REVIEW

The Deddington Murder

A genre-bending short with a disturbing twist.
4/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Cassidy Blues

A stylish cat and mouse drama with exceptional performances throughout.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 24 min
REVIEW

hacker: HUNTER – Emotet vs The World Police

A chilling documentary about one of the world’s most dangerous malwares.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • Switzerland
  • 2021
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Private Life

A mystery that explores infidelity and trust.
4/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 22 min
REVIEW

The Other Side

An action-packed film with heart that deserves high praise.
4/5
  • Action, Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Thames

A film-noir thriller about political conspiracy.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2021
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Unlatched

A mystery short that promises a twist.
3/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • Canada
  • 2021
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Interview With Marilyn

The American Dream/Nightmare.
3/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Fish

A stylish neo-noir crime short that thrills viewers in suspense, drama and comedy.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Music to Die For

A drama that unveils the haunting echoes of The Troubles.
4/5
  • Drama, Music
  • Ireland
  • 2024
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Until the Moon is Born in the West

A haunting journey through the shadows of war.
5/5
  • Drama, Experimental
  • Germany
  • 2023
  • 24 min
REVIEW

Disconnected

Brace for a thrilling ride of twists that will leave you shocked and entertained!
4/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 16 min
REVIEW

More than a Wolf: Wolf 813

Unveiling the harsh truth of wildlife hunting, this documentary ignites empathy and sparks a call to action for conservation.
3/5
  • Documentary
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 11 min
REVIEW

Dear Dad

An emotionally stirring exploration of youth suicide.
4/5
  • Animation, Drama, Music
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 7 min
REVIEW

Cup of Joe

A quirky workplace comedy with a caffeinated twist.
4/5
  • Comedy, Experimental
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 4 min
REVIEW

A Lost Sense

A heartfelt coming-of-age drama with a science fiction fusion.
4/5
  • Drama, Sci-Fi
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Unwelcome

A spine-tingling journey into the paranormal unknown.
3/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 4 min
REVIEW
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Unprofessional

One man’s misfortune leads to unexpected chaos in this comedic tour de force.
5/5
  • Comedy
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Sorta Kinda True

An urban tale of brotherhood, where personality collides with self-destruction amidst the vibrant chaos of New York City.
4/5
  • Comedy, Drama
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Locked In

An uproarious ride through crime-solving chaos with two unlikely detectives.
4/5
  • Action, Comedy
  • United States
  • 2025
  • 35 min
REVIEW

It Had To Be Done

A gripping tale of suspicion, where personal lives collide with a criminal investigation.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2024
  • 12 min
REVIEW
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The Old Young Crow

A poignant tale of spiritual connection, grief, and companionship.
5/5
  • Fantasy, Mystery
  • Japan, United States
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Waking Up

An enigmatic tale that weaves misfortune and fortune.
3/5
  • Mystery
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 10 min
REVIEW

Eddie

A gripping mystery that unfolds a tense narrative of psychological turmoil.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 3 min
REVIEW

Eyes of Isaac

A supernatural thriller that delves into a man’s inner psyche and social inequality.
4/5
  • Thriller
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 9 min
REVIEW

Imbroglio

A tale of betrayal that harkens back to the golden age of film noir
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2023
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Pursuit of the Unknown

A captivating mystery with a suspense-heavy underbelly.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 12 min
REVIEW

Ninety Seconds

A gritty crime drama that explores grief, loss and justice.
5/5
  • Drama
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 17 min
REVIEW

Earworm

A spine-chilling horror that will stick in your head.
4/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2018
  • 8 min
REVIEW

The Raven’s Prey

A gritty whodunit that will captivate and intrigue.
4/5
  • Mystery, Thriller
  • Canada
  • 2023
  • 30 min
REVIEW

Joe Schmoe: Private Eye

A nifty satire of classic film noir cinema.
4/5
  • Comedy, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 4 min
REVIEW

Skulker

A genre-bending crime thriller with a staggering twist.
5/5
  • Horror, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2023
  • 27 min
REVIEW

Elegy

A haunting tale of self-neglect, addiction and paranoia.
3/5
  • Mystery, Sci-Fi
  • Brazil
  • 2022
  • 14 min
REVIEW

Camila

A riveting whodunit that unravels unrighteous family drama.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 21 min
REVIEW
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Wendy & Vee

An eccentric comedy about abuse, female empowerment and revenge.
5/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • Australia
  • 2022
  • 20 min
REVIEW
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That’s Just Rocks

A heartwarming comedic tale about a search for love.
5/5
  • Comedy, Romance
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 18 min
REVIEW

Cleared

A tense mystery drama that explores conspiracy and corruption.
4/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 8 min
REVIEW

Riddle Me This

A Batman fan film that won’t disappoint.
4/5
  • Action, Drama
  • United States
  • 2022
  • 36 min
REVIEW

Our Fathers

A gripping thriller that delves into London teenage knife-crime.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2022
  • 21 min
REVIEW

The Deddington Murder

A genre-bending short with a disturbing twist.
4/5
  • Comedy, Horror
  • United Kingdom
  • 2020
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Cassidy Blues

A stylish cat and mouse drama with exceptional performances throughout.
5/5
  • Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
  • United States
  • 2020
  • 24 min
REVIEW

hacker: HUNTER – Emotet vs The World Police

A chilling documentary about one of the world’s most dangerous malwares.
4/5
  • Documentary
  • Switzerland
  • 2021
  • 16 min
REVIEW

Private Life

A mystery that explores infidelity and trust.
4/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 22 min
REVIEW

The Other Side

An action-packed film with heart that deserves high praise.
4/5
  • Action, Drama
  • United States
  • 2021
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Thames

A film-noir thriller about political conspiracy.
4/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United Kingdom
  • 2021
  • 15 min
REVIEW

Unlatched

A mystery short that promises a twist.
3/5
  • Drama, Mystery
  • Canada
  • 2021
  • 13 min
REVIEW

Interview With Marilyn

The American Dream/Nightmare.
3/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2019
  • 15 min
REVIEW
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Fish

A stylish neo-noir crime short that thrills viewers in suspense, drama and comedy.
5/5
  • Drama, Thriller
  • United States
  • 2017
  • 17 min
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