This Kevin Spacey Psychological Thriller was Shot in Just 35 Days

We know that action movies take months or even years to shoot, and that's why it's so difficult to believe that one of the most complex psychological action thrillers ever made was filmed in just 35 days. Yet, that's exactly what happened with The Usual Suspects, a film made with limited resources but unlimited creativity.

The film attracted top-tier talent who believed in the project so much that they worked for significantly less than their usual rates. And you already know, when actors take pay cuts for a project, there's something special in the script.

And speaking of the script, it came from the brilliant mind of Christopher McQuarrie, who would later become the mastermind behind several Mission: Impossible films (including the upcoming Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning). His attention to detail was obvious even in this earlier work.

The Unusual Plot of The Usual Suspects

A bloody shootout at a pier leaves only one survivor. As he tells his story to the police, we're drawn into a web of crime, deception, and mystery that challenges everything we think we know.

This movie is a real maze and you don't know what lurks around the next corner. Nothing is as simple as it seems.

Kevin Spacey is brilliant (as usual, the pun intended), and smartly brings to life a character that keeps us on our toes.

What sets this film apart is its ability to keep audiences guessing until the very last frame. The film's clever construction rewards multiple viewings, you'll catch new details, subtle hints, and carefully placed clues with each watch.

Patricia Bibby's observation hit a nail on the head: "In the press notes for The Usual Suspects, the director speculates that viewers will enjoy his film even more the second time. That's because you need a scorecard to keep track of this thriller the first time around."

And that's absolutely correct. The film demands and rewards your time and attention you put into it.

Yet here's our advice, and you have to forgive us for sounding counterintuitive, but stop reading reviews, and just watch the movie!

Seriously, just do it. Our little overview is all you need to get into the film, no more or no less. You can stream it right now on Amazon Prime or Apple TV+, and trust me, you're in for a treat. Just remember to pay attention, every detail counts in this one.