5 Best Thrillers With A Twist You Should Watch Right Now
The world of cinema is packed full of edge-of-your-seat thrillers, but those with a compelling twist are especially unforgettable. Here are five must-watch thrillers renowned for their mind-bending twists.
1.”Gone Girl” (2014) – David Fincher’s thrilling masterpiece explores the disappearance of Amy Dunne, and the media frenzy and police investigation that follow. As her husband Nick becomes the prime suspect, the story unravels with unexpected revelations, upending everything we thought we knew about their marriage.
2.”Shutter Island” (2010) – Martin Scorsese crafts a psychological thriller set in a mental asylum on a remote island. With Leonardo DiCaprio playing a U.S Marshal investigating the disappearance of a patient, viewers are drawn into a labyrinthine plot with a twist that casts everything in a new light.
3.”The Prestige” (2006) – Christopher Nolan’s tale of rival magicians in Victorian London is as much about the nature of obsession as it is about illusion. Starring Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman, the film’s meticulously crafted narrative includes twists that elevate the story into something more profound and haunting.
4.”Se7en” (1995) – Another Fincher classic, this dark thriller follows two detectives tracking down a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. The journey through the grotesque crime scenes leads to an infamous climax that remains one of the most shocking twists in film history.
5.”Oldboy” (2003) – This South Korean neo-noir action thriller directed by Park Chan-wook tells the story of a man imprisoned in a cell for 15 years without knowing why. Upon release, he seeks revenge but nothing prepares him or the audience for the film’s harrowing revelation which flips his quest on its head.
These movies not only deliver captivating performances and suspenseful storylines but also serve up twists that redefine their narratives and leave audiences pondering long after the credits roll.