(Image credit: Searchlight Pictures / FlixPix / Alamy) It might sound odd to say it, but murder mystery movies can be kind of comforting. Yes, they deal with murder, but plenty of the genre’s best entries cut the tension with clever humor, likeable characters and cozy vibes. Cozy murder mysteries are definitely a thing, and I love them. Case in point, the newly released “The Sheep Detectives” is a movie that’s part murder mystery and part talking-animal comedy. And it’s not the only movie out there that mixes elements that might seem opposed to create something unexpected and great. Below, I’ve rounded up a quintet of murder mystery movies that pack engaging cases to solve, but without getting all dark and brooding. These cozy murder mysteries are the perfect watch when you’re craving a movie full of twists that also offers chuckle-worthy humor.…