19 Slow-burn films that should be on your watchlist if you enjoyed Knives Out

Modified Jan 29, 2025 13:35 ET

Daniel Craig in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Image via Netflix

5) Murder On The Orient Express (2017)

Kenneth Branagh in Murder On The Orient Express | Image via 20th Century Studios

Directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring him as the famous detective Hercule Poirot, the film is set aboard the luxurious Orient Express train. The plot starts with the murder of a wealthy passenger, Samuel Ratchett, and Poirot takes on the task of solving the case. With each interrogation, a passenger's secret and motive emerge, adding depth to the already complicated mystery, with a dramatic and unexpected ending. The visuals are gorgeous, the dialogue is witty, and the suspenseful atmosphere makes it an interesting and entertaining watch, much like Knives Out.