Top 10 Thrillers on Psychotherapy

Description: An FBI agent seeks the help of a brilliant but cannibalistic psychiatrist to catch another serial killer. The film's psychological cat-and-mouse game between the characters is a masterclass in suspense.

Fact: It is one of only three films to win the "Big Five" Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: A defense attorney takes on the case of an altar boy accused of murdering a priest, only to uncover layers of deceit and psychological complexity. The film's courtroom drama and psychological twists are riveting.

Fact: Edward Norton's debut performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Description: A child psychologist tries to help a boy who claims he can see and talk to dead people, leading to a shocking twist. The film's exploration of grief, communication, and the afterlife makes it a compelling addition to this list.

Fact: M. Night Shyamalan wrote the screenplay in just five days. The film's famous twist ending was kept under wraps until its release.

Description: A psychotherapist enters the mind of a comatose serial killer to find the location of his latest victim. The film's surreal exploration of the subconscious mind is both visually stunning and psychologically intense.

Fact: The film's dream sequences were inspired by the works of Salvador Dalí and H.R. Giger.

Description: A woman who lives in her darkened old family house with her two photosensitive children becomes convinced that the home is haunted. The film's twist ending and psychological horror elements make it a standout.

Fact: The film was shot entirely in Spain, despite being set in the Channel Islands.

Description: A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes. The film's exploration of time travel, mental illness, and existentialism makes it a unique thriller.

Fact: The film was initially a box office flop but has since gained a cult following.

Description: A ballet dancer's obsession with perfection leads to a psychological breakdown, showcasing the intense pressure of performance and the psyche's fragility. Its portrayal of mental health issues in the arts is both haunting and insightful.

Fact: Natalie Portman underwent extensive ballet training for the role, losing 20 pounds in the process.

Description: This film follows a U.S. Marshal investigating the disappearance of a patient at a psychiatric hospital, only to find his own sanity questioned. Its inclusion highlights the theme of psychological manipulation and the blurred lines between reality and illusion.

Fact: The film was based on Dennis Lehane's novel of the same name. The ending was kept a secret from most of the cast and crew until the last day of shooting.

Description: An alcoholic woman becomes entangled in a missing person investigation that forces her to confront her own psychological issues. The film's unreliable narrator and themes of memory and identity fit perfectly into this collection.

Fact: The film's adaptation of Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel was a global box office success.

Description: An industrial worker who hasn't slept in a year starts to unravel as he becomes involved in a mysterious accident. The film's portrayal of insomnia and guilt is both intense and thought-provoking.

Fact: Christian Bale lost 63 pounds for the role, reducing his body weight to 121 pounds.