the woman in black (2011)

"Don't go chasing shadows, Arthur."
When an elderly woman dies in a remote village, a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe) is sent to sort out her papers. But on arrival he finds he is not welcome, and the locals are terrified of the house, which has been the scene of many tragedies. All advise him to return to London, but Kipps knows this is his last chance with the law firm and is determined to confront whatever it is that so frightens the villagers.
An atmospheric and suspenseful horror, that uses the haunted house narrative well.

gideon of scotland yard (1958)

aka Gideon's Day.
"Don't encourage the child, one policeman in the family is enough."
Police Inspector Gideon (Jack Hawkins) explains his typical day, from getting a traffic ticket, to hunting down an escaped killer.
The busy life of of a London detective, proves to be a fascinating time capsule, and features Anna Massey's screen debut.

the man in black (1950)

aka Man In Black.
"People like us don't commit murder."
Bertha Clavering (Betty Ann Davies) has her world turned upsidedown when her wealthy husband dies. For instead of inheriting all his money, her step-daughter Joan (Hazel Penwarden) is named heir to the estate, but Bertha, and her daughter Janice (Sheila Burrell), have no intention of letting Joan enjoy her new found wealth.
This thriller betrays its BBC Radio play origins, being overly talkie, but does have a twist in the tale.