10 gory psychological thriller movies which will keep you on the edge throughout the runtime

Psychological thriller films are well-liked by viewers because they explore the human psyche in great detail and skillfully combine internal conflict and external action in their narratives. These are ten of the best psychological thriller movies ever made that will simply astound you.

10) Black Swan (2010)

Black Swan, which followed Natalie Portman’s portrayal of Nina Sayers’ descent into insanity, exposed viewers to the insanity of art. Sayers becomes fixated on outperforming her fellow dancer in order to progress in her career. The desire to succeed quickly causes the aspiring ballet dancer to lose her sense of reality and embrace madness.

9) Shutter Island (2010)

Shutter Island, starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role, is a superb neo-noir psychological thriller movie. The film, which was directed by Martin Scorsese, tells the tale of U.S. Marshal Edward “Teddy” Daniels and his team’s investigation into a mental health facility on Shutter Island following a report of a missing person.

8) Parasite (2019)

Two families are examined in Parasite: one wealthy but gullible, and the other impoverished but incredibly shrewd. By deftly manipulating the wealthy family, the poor family succeeds in luring themselves into a life of luxury, only to be saddled with their family’s sinister secret.

7) American Psycho (2000)

The notorious and enduring character of Patrick Bateman, portrayed by Christian Bale, originated with American Psycho. The film, which is an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’s novel, tells the unsettling tale of an investment banker in New York City who kills people for pleasure. The film, which was directed by Mary Harron, challenged the superficial theme of American materialistic culture while showing intense, critical violence.

6) Get Out (2017)

When Chris accepts an invitation to his girlfriend’s house and witnesses strange behavior from her family, the narrative takes a serious turn. After a string of unsettling incidents, Chris eventually learns the shocking hidden secrets of the town as the narrative progresses. Get Out, directed by Jordan Peele, provides audiences with a much-needed dose of suspense and terror.

5) The Shining (1980)

The movie focuses on the breakdown and demise of the Torrance family following Jack Torrance’s (Jack Nicholson) employment at a remote resort. Unaware that their stay at the hotel would drive him and his family insane following a number of unsettling events, Jack brought his family along.

4) Memento (2000)

The plot centers on Guy Pearce’s character, Leonard Shelby, who suffers from short-term memory loss and is only able to remember events from a few hours ago. As a result, he is unable to form new memories. Anterograde amnesia notwithstanding, Shelby finds a method to keep going after his wife’s murder and pursues it.

3) The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

In The Silence of the Lambs, viewers follow the adventures of a young detective named Clarice Starling as he pursues Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a cannibalistic serial killer. With Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins in the key parts, the film’s nuanced portrayals and spine-chilling plot made a lasting impression on the film industry.

2) The Sixth Sense (1999)

The narrative centers on Bruce Willis’s character, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe, as he takes on the unusual case of Cole, an 8-year-old child. Cole’s claim that he can see dead people gives the movie a spooky feel.

1) Taxi Driver (1976)

Martin Scorsese’s Taxi Driver, which stars Robert De Niro as Vietnam War veteran Travis Bickle, is another masterwork. Because of his terrible experiences during the war, Travis chooses to work as a night shift taxi driver in order to cope with his loneliness and insomnia. The protagonist’s intense disquietude towards the urban and mortal decay surrounding him drives him to become fixated on the notion of purging all filth and improving the state of the world.