在这部面对死亡悬疑/惊悚/犯罪片中,《福尔摩斯系列之面对死亡》（1943年）是根据柯南道尔的《玛斯古勒布家的仪式》的故事改编。正在古老的玛斯古勒布庄园军人疗养院休养的华生请福尔摩斯来调查发生的奇怪事情。接着发生了一系列不可思议的事，谋杀、私道，象棋游戏和神秘的家庭仪式。只有争分夺秒与亡命徒斗智的福尔摩斯才能拨开重重迷雾，揭开宝藏的秘密。
During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.
