Top 10 Thrillers Featuring Psychotherapists

Description: This film features Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer, who helps FBI agent Clarice Starling catch another serial killer. It's a masterclass in psychological manipulation and therapy.

Fact: Jodie Foster won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Clarice Starling. The film itself won five Oscars, including Best Picture.

Description: A psychotherapist becomes obsessed with a baseball player, leading to a psychological thriller that explores the fine line between fan admiration and dangerous obsession.

Fact: Robert De Niro plays the role of the obsessive fan, showcasing his versatility in portraying complex characters.

Description: A defense attorney takes on the case of an altar boy accused of murdering an archbishop, revealing layers of psychological complexity and manipulation through therapy sessions.

Fact: Edward Norton received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in this film.

Description: A child psychologist tries to help a young boy who claims to see dead people, leading to a twist that redefines the concept of therapy and perception.

Fact: The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. M. Night Shyamalan wrote and directed this iconic thriller.

Description: A psychotherapist enters the mind of a comatose serial killer to find the location of his latest victim, exploring the dark recesses of the human psyche.

Fact: The film's visual effects were groundbreaking at the time, earning it an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects.

Description: A troubled teenager is visited by a mysterious figure in a rabbit costume, leading him into a psychological journey with his therapist trying to unravel the truth.

Fact: The film has a cult following and was initially a box office flop but gained popularity through home video.

Description: A hospice nurse becomes a caretaker for an elderly man, uncovering dark secrets involving voodoo and psychological manipulation through therapy-like sessions.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, utilizing the city's unique atmosphere to enhance the eerie setting.

Description: U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels investigates the disappearance of a patient from a psychiatric hospital, only to find himself questioning his own sanity. The film delves into themes of therapy, memory, and identity.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane. Leonardo DiCaprio and director Martin Scorsese worked together for the fourth time on this project.

Description: A young woman's use of antidepressants leads to unexpected side effects, with her psychiatrist becoming entangled in a web of deception and psychological manipulation.

Fact: The film was originally titled "I'd Rather Be Rich" before being renamed to reflect its thematic content.

Description: An elderly con artist targets a wealthy widow, but as their relationship develops, psychological games and therapy sessions reveal deeper truths.

Fact: This film marks the first time Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen have starred together in a feature film.