Top Ten Psychological Thriller Movies of All time
The Top Ten
This was the first horror movie I ever saw and it is still my favorite. The point of it is to get under your your skin (literally), and I've seen it at least three times and it still manages to freak me out. I love it.
Nothing beats it. Especially the heart-racing aura generated by Hopkins. Not to mention Foster's exquisite performance as a trainee FBI agent getting psychoanalyzed by a ruthless serial killer.
This masterpiece shows you how intimidating a life it would be, and how scary it would be to constantly be around a serial killer.
This is one of the best movies of all time, all though I still think that it is underrated
The first time viewing this movie is a true cinematic pleasure. This is a true psychological film that really messes with your mind and makes you question what's reality and what's not. I've seen this film so many times and I always enjoy how brilliantly created it is. One of my favourite films of all time for sure.
Scorcese classic. It's up there with goodfellas, casino and the departed. Constant Suspense and makes you want to watch it again the moment it's over.
A mind blowing movie and it is disturbing in many ways and it is scary. The whole movie is pretty amazing
The only movie that really played on my mind. What to believe and what not to believe. Brilliant film.
Bruce willis is so great in this movie, it s without a doubt the best movie ending. Haley joel Osmont is should have won an oscar for this movie, he got nominated. They really made this movie what it is right now.
When I understood the plot twist I said "what" so loud that my neighbour came with objections.
If anyone wants to know why this is the ULTIMATE...BECAME THIS WAS THE FIRST FILM TO DO IT..AFTER THIS THE UNEXPECTED WAS ALWAYS EXPECTED...THIS HAS NEVER BEEN MATCHED!
ULTIMATELY MINDBLOWING, THE NUMBER SUSPENSE THRILLER OF ALL TIME! WHO DOESN'T GET SURPIRSED AND ENTERTAINED BY THI MOVIE, HALEY JOEL OSMONT THE GREATEST CHILD ACTOR OF ALL TIME
ACTUALLY GOT NOMINATED FOR AN OSCAR
BRUCE WILLIS IS STELLER
AMAZING ENDING
POSSIBLY ONE OF THE GREATEST OR EVEN GREATEST OF ALL TIME!
Psycho is a classic and should be remembered throughout Hollywood history!
Yes it will be remembered as bollywood also copies it.
Should Be Number 1
This terrifying, yet terrific story is what happens when so many masters of their genre come together: Kathy Bates, in her Oscar-winning initial role, Stephen King, master of horror and suspense, and Rob Reiner, who had already masterfully adapted a King story (The Body/Stand by Me). There is one thing that makes this gruesome film a masterpiece. Not the cinematography. Not the claustrophobic environment. Hell, not even the hobbling!
It's Annie.
Annie Wilkes, the deranged superfan with a distaste for profanity and a penchant for torture, brought to life by Kathy Bates. She is horrifying. It's a downright shame that she isn't honored in pop culture as much as slashers, like Freddy, Michael, and Jason. Proving that women have a secured place in horror, but not as the virgin final girl. As the villain. This film delivers such a thrilling experience for me, as well as a newfound kinship to my ankles.
I've had a strange, nagging feeling for a long time, that although without question, this is the best psychological thriller of all time, something wasn't quite right in the film; an error, a discrepancy that has played on my mind...Well I figured it out. Near the beginning, whilst Annie is giving Paul a shave, she says, and I quote: "The Misery novels - I know 'em all by heart. All eight of 'em. I love them so." Well.. that set my mind racing to a scene further on. Remember when Paul uses Annie's hairpin to unlock the door of his bedroom whilst Annie has gone to the store to buy some "non-smudge" writing paper for him? He wheels his chair around her sitting room and just after knocking a ceramic penguin from the table, he spots a signed framed photo of himself, surrounded by over SIXTEEN Misery novels (a definite nine of which are to the right of the picture) There are more to the left but it's difficult to see exactly how many there are. You would think that his "Number One Fan" ...more
The best psychological thriller that has been written. With only two main characters, the suspense is kept going throughout and not once falls flat. Kathy Bates is superb as Annie Wilkes; depressed, unhinged "number one fan" of writer Paul Sheldon.
I believe this was James Caan's most trying role, since an active actor, had to remain immobile for a lot of the film.
Incredible story by Stephen King, incredible acting by Kathy Bates and James Caan and just an incredible film.
What happened to the greatest thriller of all time? Why not higher up?
One of the perfect example of epic direction by nolan. If this movie was told in chronological order, there was absolutely nothing. But the way it is now makes it the best movie in this list
Loved how Christopher Nolan rearranged all the scenes. Fantastic filmmaking. Two thumbs up!
It is a movie very entertaining, a bit psychological but hey we are not begginers in movies...
This movie deserves more credit, its absolutely a masterpiece
Robert De Niro's finest hour. Max Cady is so terrifying.
Best physiological thriller of all.
it starts off beautifully, becomes thrilling and unexpected very quickly, puts you on the edge of your seat, nerve reckoning and a great surprise at the end, this movie deserves a lot more credit
The ending of the very first Saw shook my bones and made my blood run cold.
Amazingly clever concept by the writer. This film makes you think about your life and how you live it. It makes you appreciate the small things in life.
Having said this, sadly the sequels fell flat and became repetitive and predictable.
SAW definitely deserves to be in top 10... I still get those eerie feelings when I hear JIGSAW say... "I WANNA PLAY A GAME"... I wish there was a 8th part too...
The Contenders
Love the concept of infusing the tale of Swan Lake with a girl's sexuality and descent to madness in search of perfection. The symbolism was great.
I watched this last night in bed. I was a little disappointed to be honest, especially after hearing such great reviews about it. If it's on T.V. again and I'm not doing more anything interesting like...oh, I don't know...dying, then I may watch it from behind my eyelids as it's the best viewing angle.
It's OK at best.
AND WHY THE HECKY-PECK ISN'T STEPHEN KING'S MISERY IN THE TOP TEN?! Unbelievable...
How could Rebecca DeMornay be scary?
One of the best psychological thrillers. This is joel schmacher's best work! It's a must watch
Highly underrated thriller! Colin Farrell at it's best!
The movie was so suspenseful. I was on the edge of of my seat the entire time. Great direction and acting
Heath Ledger Was Fantastic!
Why sooo Serious?