The Riddle (2007)

In the pulsating heart of contemporary London, a gripping mystery emerges, laced with a Dickensian twist. The quaint charm of a Thames-side pub is shattered when its landlady is brutally murdered, her blood staining the century-old secrets she had unearthed - an unpublished manuscript penned by Charles Dickens himself, hidden in the cobwebbed recesses of the pub cellar. Caught in the whirlwind of this enigma is Mike, an ambitious tabloid sports reporter with dreams reaching far beyond the playing fields. Hungry for a breakthrough as an investigative journalist, Mike plunges into the mystery. He finds unlikely allies in Kate, a sharp and dedicated police press officer, and a peculiar beach-combing tramp who haunts the Thames foreshore, searching for treasures washed up by the tide. As they delve into the cryptic manuscript, they're transported into the Dickensian world, where fact and fiction blend seamlessly. Mike becomes ensnared by an obsession to unravel not only the present-day murder mystery but also a century-old killing meticulously detailed in the pages of the long-lost book. Their journey through the labyrinth of riddles is fraught with opposition from a self-serving detective, an arrogant publisher and a ruthless construction company boss, each with their own sinister agendas. Only by deciphering the clues hidden within the Dickens manuscript can they unlock the solution to the modern-day crime. "The Riddle" weaves together threads of the past and present, creating a captivating tapestry of murder, mystery, and a testament to the enduring power of literature. As the trio unravels the truth, they find themselves drawn deeper into a world where every secret has a price, and the line between justice and obsession blurs. This is more than just a tale of intrigue; it's a journey into the heart of what makes us human, driven by the insatiable quest for the truth.

The Riddle is a drama movie featuring Vinnie Jones.

It is possible to buy The Riddle on Amazon Video.