There's something uniquely thrilling about a film that keeps you guessing right up until the very end. This handpicked collection of crime films not only delivers suspense and intrigue but also packs a punch with their unexpected conclusions. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or just love a good plot twist, these films are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Here's our selection of ten crime movies with twists that will leave you gobsmacked.
Se7en (1995)
Description: A dark and gritty tale of two detectives tracking a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. The film's climax delivers one of the most chilling twists in cinema.
Fact: The role of John Doe was initially offered to Al Pacino, who turned it down.
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The Usual Suspects (1995)
Description: This film is the epitome of a twist ending. It follows a group of criminals who are brought together for a heist, but the real story unfolds through flashbacks and a narrative that keeps you guessing about the identity of the elusive Keyser Söze.
Fact: Kevin Spacey won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role. The film's ending has become one of the most discussed in film history.
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The Sixth Sense (1999)
Description: While not strictly a crime film, its psychological thriller elements and the jaw-dropping twist ending make it a must-watch. A child psychologist tries to help a boy who claims to see dead people.
Fact: M. Night Shyamalan wrote the script in just five days.
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The Departed (2006)
Description: A tale of moles in both the police and the mob, this film is filled with tension and culminates in a twist that leaves you reeling. Martin Scorsese's direction is masterful.
Fact: This film won Scorsese his first Best Director Oscar.
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The Prestige (2006)
Description: Two rival magicians in Victorian London engage in a battle of one-upmanship, leading to a twist that redefines the term 'sacrifice' in magic.
Fact: The film was shot in reverse order to keep the actors in the dark about the plot.
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Shutter Island (2010)
Description: A U.S. Marshal investigates the disappearance of a patient from a psychiatric hospital. The film's twist is both mind-bending and emotionally charged.
Fact: The film was inspired by a novel by Dennis Lehane.
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Prisoners (2013)
Description: A father takes matters into his own hands when his daughter and her friend go missing. The film's ending is both surprising and morally complex.
Fact: The film was shot in Georgia, standing in for Pennsylvania.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Description: David Fincher's adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel involves a journalist and a hacker investigating a 40-year-old disappearance. The twist is as dark as the film's atmosphere.
Fact: The film was shot in Sweden, where the original novel is set.
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Gone Girl (2014)
Description: David Fincher's adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel explores the disappearance of a woman and the subsequent media frenzy. The twist in this film is as shocking as it is clever.
Fact: The film's ending was changed from the book to provide a more cinematic conclusion.
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Memento (2000)
Description: Told in reverse chronological order, this film follows a man with short-term memory loss trying to find his wife's killer. The twist is as much about the structure as it is about the plot.
Fact: The film was shot in only 25 days.
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