35 Must-Watch Thrillers with Captivating Plots

Description: A young FBI agent enlists the help of a cannibalistic psychiatrist to catch another serial killer, leading to a chilling psychological duel.

Fact: It's one of only three films to win the "Big Five" Academy Awards.

Description: A psychological thriller about a child who communicates with spirits, leading to a shocking twist that has become iconic in film history.

Fact: The film's ending was kept a secret from the public, and even some of the cast didn't know the twist until the premiere.

Description: A woman living in a dark, old house with her photosensitive children starts to believe the house is haunted, leading to a chilling revelation.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to maintain the suspense and surprise for the actors.

Description: Two stage magicians engage in a battle of one-upmanship, with their rivalry leading to obsession, deceit, and murder.

Fact: The film's title refers to the final part of a magic trick, which is fitting for the movie's theme.

Description: A U.S. Marshal investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane, only to uncover a web of deception and madness.

Fact: The film was shot on an abandoned hospital in Massachusetts, which added to the eerie atmosphere.

Description: A professional thief uses an experimental technology to infiltrate the subconscious of a target, leading to a mind-bending adventure.

Fact: The film required the creation of new technology to film the rotating hallway scene.

Description: A desperate father takes matters into his own hands when his daughter and her friend go missing, leading to a tense and morally complex investigation.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to capture the actors' genuine reactions.

Description: A journalist and a hacker investigate a decades-old disappearance, uncovering a dark family secret in the process.

Fact: The film's title in Swedish is "Män som hatar kvinnor" which translates to "Men Who Hate Women."

Description: A man becomes the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance, leading to a complex game of cat and mouse with a dark twist.

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

Description: A man with short-term memory loss uses notes and tattoos to hunt for his wife's murderer, creating a narrative that unfolds backwards.

Fact: The film was shot in reverse order to help the actors portray their characters' confusion.