If you are someone who loves thrills in life, you may also be a fan of horror movies. The crazy jumpscares and scary faces are scary but when something plays with your psyche, that adds a bigger scare factor. For those who want to be thrilled while watching a movie but horror movies aren't their jam, you can watch psychological thrillers.
Here are some of the best Hollywood psychological thriller films for you to watch. These mind-bending movies play with your mind and leave you questioning everything.
‘Identity’
One of the most psychologically thrilling movies of all time ‘Identity’ is a story set in a motel where a storm takes place and ten people take shelter. During their stay, a serial killer is on the loose. He kills several motel guests and is being held for execution by psychiatrist Doctor Mallick, who recently discovered the perpetrator's notebook.
‘The Silence of the Lambs’
‘The Silence of the Lambs’ has been adapted from a book by Thomas Harris. The film journeys us through the life of Clarice, a young FBI cadet who needs assistance finding a serial killer. Her decision to get advice from Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a cannibal murderer and former psychiatrist, leads to unfortunate events.
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‘Oculus’
Tim and Kaylie are haunted by the tragic death of their parents (Steps To Positive Parenting) even after a decade. Kaylie believes the tragedy has something to do with their old mirror which impacts anyone who looks in it. The siblings fall victim to the enchantment cast by the mirror as Kaylie tries to seek the truth.
‘Joker’
‘Joker’ is the tragic journey of a comedian named Arthur who longs for some humour in a dark Gotham City. However, his pathetic past of maltreatment and abuse has taken a toll. Arthur battles severe mental illness and turns into the Joker, a terrifying character, over time.
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‘The Sixth Sense’
An eight-year-old claims that he sees dead people. ‘The Sixth Sense’ is about Cole, a kid who thinks he can communicate (Make Your Communication Skills More Effective) with the dead and is being helped by a child psychologist played by Bruce Willis. The movie is full of mind-bending twists and turns and is a must-watch.
These films are great for watching on a sleepover with friends and cousins and even when you are alone. You will be thrilled throughout the movies and have a great experience watching them.