Mulholland Drive

If you like a mystery that makes a quiet evening feel a little less secure, Mulholland Drive belongs on your list. An aspiring actress arrives in Los Angeles and befriends a woman who has lost her memory after a car crash. Meanwhile, a director faces interference from the criminal underworld as he casts his film. That is all the set-up you need.

For me, the fear lies in trying to work out what to trust. The surreal story makes a search for answers feel uncertain, while the trouble around the director brings its own unease. I would call it unsettling rather than relentlessly scary. It asks you to pay attention, then leaves you wondering whether you paid attention to the right thing. Quite rude, when all you wanted was a quiet night.

Choose this for an evening when you can give a film your full attention and do not mind sitting with questions. It is for people who like their horror to get into their thoughts rather than leap out of a cupboard. If that sounds like your sort of night, put the kettle on and let the mystery take its time.