Psychological thrillers are an often complex genre of film, but they’re enjoyed by droves of fans nonetheless.
So, in a threadposted to Reddit on April 14, 2023, many users flocked to it.
The post received several thousand upvotes (Reddit’s equivalent to “likes”) and hundreds of responses.
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It starsAnthony Hopkinsas imprisoned cannibal and serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter.
Dr. Lecter is a downright terrifying villain, as it’s hard to know what he’s really thinking.
Is he really trying to help Clarice?
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Or does he have more sinister intentions?
The userthermal7sang its praises, saying, “The Silence of the Lambs is way up the list.”
Thedisturbing final sceneis still the subject of much speculation, making it a piece of cinematic history.
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‘I Trapped the Devil’ (2019)
I Trapped the Devilis a supernatural horror primarily.
However, it does also play in the psychological thriller genre.
‘Prisoners’ (2013)
Hugh Jackmanstars in this underrated mystery thriller as a deeply religious father.
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The user_raskoljnikov_suggested this movie.
The film was directed byChristopher Nolan, which was his second feature film.
Nolan then created more mind-bending movies, but perhaps none was as underappreciated as this one.
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He then sells the footage to local news stations.
Think classicHumphrey Bogartmovies but in the 21st century.
Unlike anything Ive ever felt from a movie before."
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The movie is based on a 1995 novel of the same name byChristopher Priest.
The movie is a brilliant murder-mystery film based on a 1942 short story byCornell Woolrich.
The story concerns an investment banker who receives a game voucher from his brother as a birthday gift.
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