Crime Films with a Twist: A Curated Collection

Description: This dark thriller follows two detectives hunting a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. The ending is both shocking and thought-provoking, leaving audiences with a moral dilemma.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Seven," but the stylized title was used to avoid confusion with the 1979 film "Seven."

Description: A classic in the genre, this film revolves around a group of criminals who are interrogated after a heist goes wrong. The twist ending is one of the most famous in cinema history, leaving viewers questioning everything they've seen.

Fact: Kevin Spacey won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Verbal Kint. The film's title is a reference to a line from the film "Casablanca."

Description: David Fincher's adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel is a dark comedy about an insomniac office worker and a soap salesman who form an underground fight club. The twist ending is both shocking and iconic.

Fact: The film was initially banned in Singapore due to its violent content.

Description: While not strictly a crime film, its twist ending has made it a staple in discussions about unexpected conclusions. A child psychologist helps a boy who sees dead people, leading to a revelation that redefines the entire narrative.

Fact: M. Night Shyamalan wrote the screenplay in just five days, and the film was shot in Philadelphia.

Description: Set in post-World War II England, this film follows a woman living in a dark, old mansion with her photosensitive children. The ending reveals a haunting truth about their existence.

Fact: The film was shot entirely in Spain, despite its English setting.

Description: Christopher Nolan's tale of rival magicians in Victorian London is filled with deception and misdirection, culminating in a twist that redefines the nature of sacrifice and obsession.

Fact: The film was inspired by a novel by Christopher Priest, and the title refers to the final act of a magic trick.

Description: Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Dennis Lehane's novel follows a U.S. Marshal investigating the disappearance of a patient from a psychiatric facility. The ending is a mind-bending revelation that challenges the viewer's perception of reality.

Fact: The film was shot on location at the old Medfield State Hospital in Massachusetts.

Description: David Fincher's take on Stieg Larsson's novel involves a journalist and a hacker investigating a decades-old disappearance. The ending ties up the mystery in an unexpected way, leaving viewers with much to ponder.

Fact: The film was shot in Sweden, where the original novel is set, to maintain authenticity.

Description: David Fincher's adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel tells the story of a man whose wife disappears, leading to a media frenzy. The twists and turns in this psychological thriller are as sharp as the film's critique of media and marriage.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from the book to provide a more ambiguous conclusion.

Description: Another Christopher Nolan film, this one tells the story of a man with short-term memory loss trying to solve his wife's murder. The narrative structure itself is a twist, with scenes running in reverse chronological order.

Fact: The film was shot in 25 days, and the script was written in just eight weeks.