It could be said that we go to the movies in the first place for the thrills.
We long for escapism.
But thats not what psychological thrillers are all about.
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FromDon’t Look NowtoPsycho,these are the best psychological thrillers that will provide food for thought.
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The performances are great, and the filmmaker’s signature style is also a strong point.
At its core, this layered thriller keeps audiences engaged on every level.
She is subjected to numerous surgeries as Robert attempts to perfect his synthetic skin.
However, when the errand fails, Ripley resorts to extreme measures.
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Viewers who enjoy this film will probably want to watchNetflix’s gorgeous noir thriller titledRipley.
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The plot follows an altar boy accused of murdering a priest.
There, they encounter two elderly sisters, one of whom is a psychic.
Nightcrawleris nothing short of incredible, especially for psychological crime thriller enjoyers.
Its the kind of idea that sounds clever on paper, but puts Barrett in a harrowing position.
It is considered one of 2004s best and gained a cult status.
Things take a wild turn when Bill discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings.
What’s more, some even argue thatFunny Gameshas some interesting queer undertones.
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Some of the strongest aspects are Peeles unique vision and the eerie atmosphere built from its stunning cinematography.
What’s so spooky aboutMiseryis how such a scenario actually happening is not that hard to picture.
While this is mostly thanks to its mind-boggling narrative, it also features great performances.
TheJake Gyllenhaal-ledRichard Kellyfeature follows the titular character, an emotionally troubled teenager who escapes a bizarre accident by sleepwalking.
The story centers around Deputy U.S. ‘Rebecca’ (1940)
Some would argue thatRebeccais not Alfred Hitchcock’s best, which is subjectively true.
But no sooner are they married and move into the London townhouse does the relationship devolve into a nightmare.
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Our heroine, it seems, is losing her mind.
Every day a video arrives on their doorstep, with footage of the front of their house.
No threats, no message, just one persons clear obsession with observing them.
What the two decide to do with this information says a lot about them.
The plot centers around Chris' a young African-American played by the Oscar-nominatedDaniel Kaluuya trip alongside his white girlfriend.
The two decide to stay with her parents for the weekend.
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However, his increasing uneasiness about their reception of him reaches a boiling point.
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As such, she begins to slowly descend into a nightmare.
Furthermore,Black Swanalso explores sexuality and repression through the experiences of its naive and insecure protagonist.
Kurosawa lets the technique play out for the audience as well, givingCurea unique sense of cinematic thrall.
Its horrors are tranquil.
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Its evils are under the skin and deep inside you.
Travolta gave one of his best performances in what is one of the most important films of his career.
Although perhaps not as popular as other Hitchcock movies,Ropeis far from a bad film.
‘Repulsion’ (1965)
Directed by Roman Polanski
The almost threadbare simplicity ofRepulsionmay be jarring.
In the middle of a rest stop, Saskia (Johanna ter Steege) excuses herself to get drinks.
Hours later, she has not returned, and Rex (Gene Vervoets) cannot find her.
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Years later, the mystery is still unsolved.
Rex remains obsessed with solving the mystery of her disappearance and will do anything for the answer.
Its easy to understand Rexs obsession.
And like Rex, we may very well regret that we asked.
If you’re looking forfilms about missing persons, check this out.
However, whatever you do, see the original instead!
Its expertly written narrative, as expected from the filmmaker, iswhat makesMsuch a great film noir.
However, the incredible performances are also worth noting.
By only witnessing what the hero sees, viewers dont even think about questioning his interpretation of the crime.
It is a must-see meditation on how obsession destroys the artist.
Placing that man in the middle of a murder mystery is an ingenious bit of plotting.
Editing the film around his point of view i.e.
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telling the story in reverse order scene-by-scene so the audience is constantly re-orienting themselves too is beyond brilliant.
Told in reverse chronological order,Memento’s storytelling is undeniably part of the films appeal.
Its a tragic drama of cycles and reversals, of betrayal and futility.
Park Chan-wooks incredible filmhas one hell of a set-up, simultaneously specific and soaked in the unknown.
The original is a classic.
It is undoubtedly an entertaining watch with a few twists and turns to keep audiences invested.
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The struggling Kims scheme to have a job with the Parks and succeed.
Despite only being released in 2019,Parasiteis hands down one of the best psychological thrillers ever made.
It is an all-around extremely well-executed movie, with note-perfect lighting and just the right pacing.
cadet (JodieFoster) catch another serial killer who skins his victims.
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