Sherlock Holmes Movies: Guy Ritchie Films
Director Guy Ritchie reimagined Sherlock Holmes as a Victorian action hero in this modern duology starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. These films completely reboot the character with a focus on physical comedy, steampunk aesthetics, and elaborate action sequences while maintaining the core detective elements.
This watch order presents a self-contained adventure that transforms Holmes from a cerebral detective into a more physical, unconventional hero. The films create their own continuity separate from all previous adaptations, offering a fresh take on the legendary partnership between Holmes and Watson.
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Sherlock Holmes
Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal partner Dr. John Watson face off against a dangerous new adversary in a thrilling mystery that threatens the very fabric of Victorian England.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes faces his greatest challenge yet when he encounters Professor Moriarty, a criminal mastermind who matches his intellect but surpasses him in ruthlessness and evil intent.
Other Film Series
Bryan Edgar Wallace
A series of German crime thrillers produced by CCC Filmkunst in the 1960s-70s, marketed under the name of Edgar Wallace's son Bryan, featuring standalone mysteries with gothic atmosphere and masked killers.
Dr. Mabuse
A decades-spanning German crime thriller series following the criminal mastermind Dr. Mabuse through various incarnations, from Fritz Lang's original trilogy to 1960s sequels and later spiritual successors.
Edgar Wallace
German crime thriller series from 1959-1972 that created a distinctive subgenre of atmospheric gothic mysteries, featuring recurring cast and iconic villains.
Hercule Poirot
Agatha Christie's famous Belgian detective has been adapted across multiple eras, from early talkies to modern star-studded ensembles.
Saw
A horror franchise centered on the elaborate death traps and moral philosophy of serial killer John Kramer, known as Jigsaw.
Scream
A meta-horror franchise following Sidney Prescott and others as they face various Ghostface killers, known for its self-aware commentary on slasher film tropes.