If You Liked 'Shutter Island', Check Out These 5 Thrillers With Plot Twist Endings
Prepare to have your perception of reality challenged.
Martin Scorsese's psychological thriller Shutter Island leaves a lasting impression not only with its dark mental hospital atmosphere but also with a brilliant climax.
If you're looking for a similar cinematic experience that will challenge your perceptions and keep you guessing until the very end, then this is the list for you.
1. 'Stonehearst Asylum', 2014
IMDb Score: 6.8/10
A young, ambitious psychiatrist arrives at a remote mental hospital to learn about the latest research in the field.
Dr. Lamb, the head doctor who runs the hospital, preaches a revolutionary approach: treating patients as healthy and immersing himself in their world to find answers.
However, the newcomer soon realizes that this seemingly safe place is full of dark secrets. And Mr. Lamb is not willing to reveal these secrets.
2. 'Marrowbone', 2017
IMDb Score: 6.7/10
A woman with four children moves into a farmhouse. They avoid unnecessary contact with their neighbors and generally behave suspiciously.
Suddenly, the mother dies. Before her death, she leaves a will instructing her eldest son to keep her death a secret until his 18th birthday so the children won't be separated. Jack follows his mother's advice but nevertheless befriends a neighbor girl who is being courted by a local lawyer.
Sensing a rival in Jack, the lawyer decides to delve deeper into his past. As a result, the family secret is threatened.
3. 'The Game', 1997
IMDb Score: 7.7/10
In a world where all pleasures are readily available and emotions are dulled, experiencing anything truly exciting is almost impossible. Sometimes, to do so, you have to play an unusual game.
This is precisely the offer made to Van Orton, a successful businessman accustomed to keeping everything under control. However, this invitation turns into a deadly challenge, and to survive, he must go all the way.
4. 'The Double', 2013
IMDb Score: 6.4/10
Simon is one of those quiet clerks that no one remembers or notices. He leads a quiet life, observing everything from the outside. There are no career prospects in sight, and the woman he loves ignores him.
Everything changes when his doppelgänger, James, shows up at the office. However, the resemblance is only superficial. The charming and assertive James quickly wins the affection of his colleagues and begins to push Simon out of his life.
5. 'Secret Window', 2004
IMDb Score: 6.5/10
Mort Rainey is an accomplished writer and author of chilling stories. He is currently going through hard times: his family life has fallen apart, and he has lost his creative spark.
Wrapped in a robe and holding a glass, he aimlessly passes the days in a secluded lakeside cottage. One day, a mysterious man in a hat bursts in, claiming that Rainey stole the plot of his book.
Rainey, of course, knows nothing about any theft, but the stranger proves to be very persistent and dangerous.
