6 BEST PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS OF ALL TIME

Psychological thrillers are one of the most complicated and interesting genre of movies . They are full of surprises and twisted plots which will make you think twice . So without wasting any time , Let’s give your brain a glimpse of these 6 best psychological thrillers of all time – that will Blow Your Mind –

1) Name – Silence of the lambs
IMDb – 8.6/10
Release date – 14 February 1991 ( USA)
Director – Jonathan Demme

Synopsis – A youthful FBI trainee named Clarice interviews ( Dr Hannibal lector ) a brilliant psychologist and a violent psychopath, to catch a serial killer ” Buffalo Bill “.

Recommendation – The silence of the lambs is the best psychological thriller of all time. It’s a subtle blend of brilliant acting, amazing characters and beautiful cinematography. The film became the third movie in history to accomplish the big five academy awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress and Best adapted screenplay.

2) Name – Shutter Island
IMDb – 8.2/10
Release date – 4 June 2010
Director – Martin Scorsese

Synopsis – In 1954, a man named Teddy Danniels, who is a U.S Marshall shows up at Ashecliffe hospital ( insane asylum) with his partner Chuck for investigating the disappearance of Rachel Rolando ( confined ) for drowning her children.

Recommendation – Shutter island will keep you hooked throughout the movie. It presents a beautiful story with the strong acting of Leonardo DiCaprio. It’s a great psychological thriller with a twisted plot.

3) Name – Fight club
IMDb – 8.8/10
Release date – 15 October 1999
Director – David Fincher

Synopsis – The film revolves around the character of ‘ The Narrator ’ played by Edward Norton. The character is shown as clinically insomniac, in an attempt to subdue his emotional state he attends support groups to make his life somewhat bearable. His life took a turn when he met Tyler Durden for the first time on a plane, later on, they both start a fight club.

Recommendation – It’s a rare movie in itself. The plot serves as a unique kind of psychological thriller with an astonishing climax. Brad Pitt and Edward Norton’s performance is brilliant. You will enjoy dark humour in this movie.

4) Name – Identity
IMDb – 7.3/10
Release date – 25 April 2003
Director – James Mangold

Synopsis – 10 people seek refuge In a motel when they find themselves stranded in the middle of a storm. They become acquainted with each other when they realise they’re being killed off one by one.

Recommendation – It’s a clever murder mystery that will keep you hooked from the beginning. It’s a great movie to watch if you are looking for a horror – psychology.

5) Name – Gone Girl
IMDb – 8.1/10
Release date – 3 October 2014 ( USA)
Director – David Fincher

Synopsis – A New York -based writer Nick Dunne reports his wife ( Amy) has gone missing on the occasion of their fifth anniversary. The mystery intensifies when police and media suspect him guilty of killing his wife.

Recommendation – It’s an adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s best-selling novel Gone Girl. The plot is gripping and the performance by both the characters are great.

6) Name – Split
IMDb – 7.3/10
Release Date – 24 February 2017
Director – M. Night Shyamalan

Synopsis – Kevin Wendell Crumb, a man suffering from (dissociative identity disorder ), diagnosed with 23 distinct personalities abducts three teenage girls in a broad daylight for obscure reasons and keeps them in his secluded cellar. Each of the three girls attempts to figure out their escape plan before he discovers his 24th personality.

Recommendation – Split is the best instalment of the ‘unbreakable’ trilogy .the acting of James Mc Avoy is remarkable. Its ending is a little bit creepy yet it is an enjoyable movie to watch.

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