Top 10 Crime Films with Twists

Description: Two detectives hunt for a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives. The film's climax delivers a twist that is both grim and unforgettable.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Seven" but was changed to "Se7en" for marketing purposes. The ending was reshot to be more impactful.

Description: This film is a masterclass in misdirection, with a twist ending that has become legendary. It follows the interrogation of a small-time con man, whose story unravels the mystery of the elusive criminal mastermind, Keyser Söze.

Fact: Kevin Spacey won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role. The film was shot in only 35 days.

Description: A child psychologist tries to help a boy who claims to see dead people, leading to an ending that has shocked audiences worldwide. The twist here is not just a surprise but redefines the entire film.

Fact: M. Night Shyamalan wrote the script in just five days. The film was a sleeper hit, earning over $672 million worldwide.

Description: An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston. The film's multiple twists keep viewers guessing who is who.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film. It was a remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs."

Description: Two stage magicians engage in a bitter rivalry, each trying to outdo the other with increasingly dangerous tricks. The film's twist involves the very nature of magic and sacrifice.

Fact: The film was inspired by a novel by Christopher Priest. The ending was kept a secret from most of the cast and crew until the last day of shooting.

Description: A U.S. Marshal investigates the disappearance of a patient from a psychiatric hospital, only to find himself questioning his own sanity. The film's twist ending is both shocking and deeply psychological.

Fact: The film was shot on location at the old Medfield State Hospital in Massachusetts. Martin Scorsese was initially hesitant to direct, fearing it would be too similar to his previous work.

Description: When his daughter and her friend go missing, a father takes matters into his own hands, leading to a series of moral and ethical dilemmas. The film's twists reveal the depth of human desperation.

Fact: The film was shot in Georgia to stand in for Pennsylvania. Hugh Jackman lost significant weight for his role to portray the desperation of his character.

Description: A journalist and a hacker investigate a 40-year-old disappearance, uncovering a web of secrets and violence. The film's twists are both shocking and intricately woven into the narrative.

Fact: The film was directed by David Fincher, known for his meticulous attention to detail. The Swedish version of the film was released in 2009, but Fincher's version was a global hit.

Description: When a woman disappears on her fifth wedding anniversary, her husband becomes the prime suspect. The film's twists reveal layers of deceit and manipulation that redefine the term "psychological thriller."

Fact: The film was adapted from Gillian Flynn's best-selling novel, with Flynn herself writing the screenplay. The film's ending was slightly altered from the book to enhance the shock value.

Description: Told in reverse chronological order, this film explores the life of a man with short-term memory loss trying to solve his wife's murder. The narrative structure itself is a twist, keeping viewers piecing together the puzzle.

Fact: The film was shot in two parts: the black-and-white scenes were shot first, followed by the color scenes. Christopher Nolan wrote the screenplay based on his own short story.