This curated list of top thrillers with twisted plots is designed for those who love to be kept on the edge of their seats. Each film in this collection offers a labyrinth of suspense, unexpected turns, and a narrative that keeps you guessing until the very end. Whether you're a seasoned cinephile or a casual viewer, these films promise to deliver an unforgettable cinematic experience with their intricate storytelling and surprising revelations.

The Usual Suspects (1995)
Description: A film that revolves around a group of criminals and a mysterious figure named Keyser Söze, with a twist ending that has become legendary in cinema history.
Fact: The film's ending was kept a secret from most of the cast. Kevin Spacey won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role.


Fight Club (1999)
Description: An insomniac office worker and a soap maker form an underground fight club that evolves into something much larger, with a twist that redefines the entire narrative.
Fact: The film was adapted from Chuck Palahniuk's novel. It was initially a box office disappointment but has since become a cult classic.


The Sixth Sense (1999)
Description: This film is renowned for its shocking twist ending that redefines the entire narrative. The story of a young boy who communicates with spirits is both haunting and heartwarming.
Fact: M. Night Shyamalan wrote the first draft of the script in just five days. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards.


The Others (2001)
Description: A gothic horror-thriller where a woman living in a secluded mansion with her photosensitive children starts to believe their home is haunted, leading to a chilling revelation.
Fact: The film was shot in Spain, despite being set in the Channel Islands. It was the highest-grossing Spanish film at the time.


Oldboy (2003)
Description: A South Korean film about a man imprisoned for 15 years without explanation, who upon release, seeks revenge, only to uncover a shocking truth about his captors.
Fact: The film was remade in Hollywood in


The Prestige (2006)
Description: This film explores the rivalry between two magicians, each trying to outdo the other with increasingly dangerous tricks, culminating in a mind-bending finale.
Fact: Christopher Nolan directed this film, which was based on the novel by Christopher Priest. The film features a real-life magician, Ricky Jay, as an actor.


Shutter Island (2010)
Description: A psychological thriller where a U.S. Marshal investigates the disappearance of a patient from a psychiatric facility, only to find himself questioning his own sanity.
Fact: The film is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane. Martin Scorsese directed this film, marking his first collaboration with Leonardo DiCaprio.


The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Description: Based on Stieg Larsson's novel, this film follows a journalist and a hacker as they investigate a 40-year-old disappearance, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
Fact: David Fincher directed this English-language adaptation. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Rooney Mara.


Gone Girl (2014)
Description: A modern thriller about a man whose wife disappears, leading to a media frenzy and a deep dive into their troubled marriage, with a twist that changes everything.
Fact: The film was adapted from Gillian Flynn's best-selling novel, with Flynn herself writing the screenplay. The movie was shot in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.


Memento (2000)
Description: Told in reverse chronological order, this film follows a man with short-term memory loss as he tries to solve his wife's murder, with each scene revealing more about his past.
Fact: The film was shot in 25 days. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay.
