Top 10 Mind-Reading Action Films

Description: Johnny Smith, played by Christopher Walken, wakes from a coma with psychic abilities, including mind-reading, which he uses to prevent disasters. The film blends action with psychological thriller elements.

Fact: Stephen King wrote the screenplay for this adaptation of his own novel, which is quite rare for him.

Description: This film stars Cate Blanchett as a psychic who uses her abilities to help solve a murder. While not an action film per se, the suspense and use of telepathy make it a compelling watch.

Fact: Sam Raimi, known for his work on the 'Evil Dead' series, directed this film, bringing his unique style to the thriller genre.

Description: While primarily about time travel, the protagonist's ability to remember events from different timelines gives him a form of mind-reading, making it an interesting addition to this list.

Fact: The film had several alternate endings, with the director's cut featuring a particularly dark conclusion.

Description: Nicolas Cage stars as a man who can see two minutes into the future, effectively giving him a form of mind-reading. This ability is used in a high-stakes action thriller to prevent a terrorist attack.

Fact: The film was based on a Philip K. Dick short story, and the original script was much darker than the final product.

Description: In this film, a group of young people with various psychic abilities, including telepathy, must evade a sinister government agency. The film showcases the power of reading minds as both a defensive and offensive tool in a thrilling chase.

Fact: The film was shot in Hong Kong, providing a vibrant backdrop to the action. Also, the character of Cassie, played by Dakota Fanning, was originally written for a male actor.

Description: While not exclusively about mind-reading, 'Jumper' features a character with the ability to teleport, and his adversaries have psychic abilities, including telepathy, making it a thrilling addition to this list.

Fact: The film's teleportation effects were so realistic that they were used in a study on the psychological impact of teleportation.

Description: This satirical film features a journalist uncovering a secret military unit trained in psychic abilities, including mind-reading, to use in combat. It's both humorous and action-packed.

Fact: The film is loosely based on real-life claims of the U.S. military's exploration into psychic warfare.

Description: Three high school friends gain telekinetic powers, including mind-reading, after discovering a mysterious object. The film explores the consequences of such powers in a found-footage style.

Fact: The film was shot in Cape Town, South Africa, to keep production costs low, but the setting was meant to be Seattle, USA.

Description: This cult classic by David Cronenberg features individuals with telepathic abilities, known as "scanners," who can control minds and even cause heads to explode. It's a must-watch for its unique blend of horror and action.

Fact: The iconic head explosion scene was achieved using a ballistic gelatin head filled with various substances to simulate brain matter.

Description: Based on Stephen King's novel, this film features a young girl with pyrokinesis and telepathy, pursued by a government agency. Her mind-reading abilities are crucial in her survival.

Fact: The film was originally set to be directed by John Carpenter, but he left due to creative differences.