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May 1, 2024 · A list of the best psychological thrillers that explore the interior worlds of characters whose grasp on reality is dangerously close to failing. From Peeping Tom to Psycho, these films are guaranteed to get in your head and provide food for thought.
- William Bibbiani
- The Silence of the Lambs. The Silence of the Lambs has earned critical acclaim and audience favor for the startling and superb performances of its award-winning leads Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins.
- Searching. This 2018 film could have been a mere gimmick–with most of the film taking place “on screen” of a smartphone or laptop, Searching could have easily fallen prey to its premise, but a smart script and great performances from John Cho and Debra Messing made the movie a mediation on how technology can allow loved ones to become strangers to us and strangers to become loved ones, even if they’re not who they say they are...
- Taxi Driver. This is another classic film, filled with unbelievable acting from Robert DeNiro, Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd and Harvey Keitel. DeNiro plays Travis Bickle, an honorably discharged U.S. Marine, who becomes a taxi driver to combat his chronic insomnia.
- The Talented Mr. Ripley. Matt Damon’s portrayal of the incredibly creepy Tom Ripley had us on the edge of our seats during this thriller, based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel of the same name.
- Kiss Me Deadly (1955) Film. Thrillers. Film noir’s most unsettling nightmare ends in a flaming nuclear disaster – and if that anxiety weren’t enough, there’s also off-screen torture, ferocious desk-clerk slapping and the casual destruction of a beloved opera record.
- Les Diaboliques (1955) Film. Thrillers. A creepy boarding school, a monstrous headmaster, his quietly fed-up wife, another disgruntled lover – thrillers rarely come better stocked for suspense.
- Vertigo (1958) Film. Thrillers. Often regarded as cinema’s greatest achievement, ‘Vertigo’ presents the peak of Hitchcock’s psychosexual fixations in gloriously shot Technicolor.
- Taxi Driver (1976) Film. Drama. As a study of masculinity and alienation, Martin Scorsese’s most disturbing masterwork has taken on even greater relevance in the last few years, in ways that probably shock and frighten the director himself.
1. Se7en. 1995 2h 7m R. 8.6 (1.8M) Rate. 65 Metascore. Two detectives, a rookie and a veteran, hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives. Director David Fincher Stars Morgan Freeman Brad Pitt Kevin Spacey. 2. The Machinist. 2004 1h 41m R. 7.6 (416K) Rate. 61 Metascore.
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- Ryan Heffernan
- 'Parasite' (2019) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 99% A modern masterpiece that has already become a certified classic as one of the greatest films of the 21st century so far, Parasite famously became the first ever foreign language feature to win Best Picture at the Oscars.
- 'Rear Window' (1954) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98% Across a career as distinguished as Alfred Hitchcock’s, it stands to reason that pinpointing one standout masterpiece is an impossible task, but Rear Window makes an excellent case for exhibiting the master of suspense at his absolute best.
- 'Rebecca' (1940) Rotten Tomatoes: 98% Combining elements of romantic intrigue, psychological thrills, and gothic narrative, Rebecca marked a glistening American cinematic debut for famed genre master Alfred Hitchcock.
- 'Psycho' (1960) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97% Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho revolves around Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), a young woman who embezzles money and seeks refuge at the Bates Motel, owned by the peculiar Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins).
A list of 20 movies that explore the dark and twisted side of human psychology, from Mulholland Drive to Shutter Island. See ratings, summaries, directors, stars, and watch options for each title.
Oct 8, 2023 · Looking for a mind-bending flick to watch during spooky season? Check out this list of the best psychological thriller movies, from classics like The Silence of the Lambs to recent hits like The Woman in the Window.
