If you’re a fan of mind-bending cinema that keeps you on the edge of your seat, then you’re in for a treat.
These nine plot twist movies are guaranteed to leave you questioning everything you thought you knew. From psychological thrillers to surreal dramas, these films feature some of the most shocking and unforgettable twists in cinematic history.
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we delve into the best plot twist movies that will keep you guessing until the very end.
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Oldboy (2003)
This Korean language film directed by Park Chan-wook follows the story of a businessman unaware of how he ended up imprisoned, drugged, and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man sets out to avenge his captors. More than a decade of imprisonment and five days of vengeance, this film features the most disturbing and shocking plot twist of all time.
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The Sixth Sense (1999)
After an unforeseen tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe (Bruce Willis) encounters nine-year-old Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment), who harbours a chilling secret. Director M. Night Shyamalan’s plot twist in this movie will have you wanting to watch this film multiple times.
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Parasite (2019)
Bong Joon-ho’s magnum opus that won him several historic Academy Awards. All unemployed, Ki-taek’s family takes a peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident. The best thing you can do is go into Parasite with no clue about the plot, the shock factor was absolutely insane.
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I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020)
A young woman quickly develops doubts after accompanying her new boyfriend to his parents’ isolated farm. Director Charlie Kaufman’s genre of mind bender is so surreal and introspective.
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The Prestige (2006)
Christopher Nolan is no stranger to a good plot twist in his film and no film of his does it better than The Prestige. It makes a magician rivalry extremely cool, intense and insane. The film is full of obsession, deceit, and jealousy that lead to dangerous and deadly consequences.
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Psycho (1960)
It’s a certified classic for a reason. Letterboxd says, ‘The master of suspense moves his cameras into the icy blackness of the unexplored!’ Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) steals $40,000 to run away with her boyfriend, Sam Loomis (John Gavin). During a rainstorm, she stops at the Bates Motel, where she meets the tense proprietor, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), who has a troubled relationship with his mother.
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Fight Club (1999)
Mischief. Mayhem. Soap. That’s all you need to know about Fight Club. The first rule of Fight Club: you do not talk about Fight Club!
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Se7en (1995)
Prolific director David Fincher creates a film that has an incredibly cool concept for a psychological thriller and the twist just tops it off. Veteran detective Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and his novice partner Mills (Brad Pitt) join forces to catch a killer whose gruesome murders are inspired by the seven deadly sins.
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Get Out (2017)
Just because you’re invited, doesn’t mean you’re welcome. The less you know about the winner of Best Original Screenplay at the 90th Oscars, the better. To be fair, Us could also be included in this list. Jordan Peele’s attention to detail makes all of his films such a rich viewing experience, sometimes they require multiple watches.
