Nothing is quite as fun as a movie that makes you throw your popcorn or pause for a minute and re-evaluate your life because it has a plot twist that’s too good. Although there are many movies that do this, here are a few of the best cinematic twists.
1. Orphan
Horror movies are known for having the best plot twists, and this creepy, mysterious orphan child has got something up her sleeve. This is one of those endings where you’ll keep asking yourself afterwards how you never caught on to what was going on.
2. Atonement
Of course there are many wartime dramas that have sad plot twists at the end, but Atonement mixes up the format by making you think you know what’s going on and then changes everything you ever thought about the movie. Wait until the very end for this twist, and spoiler alert: it’s a tearjerker.
3. The Sixth Sense
If this movie hasn’t been spoiled for you yet, then you have to check it out. It’s commonly listed as the best movie plot twist, and for a good reason. You’ll want to rewatch it again and again to see how you could have missed such an important plot point.
4. Shutter Island
Shutter Island is a psychological thriller that takes place right here in Boston. It begins with two marshals investigating an insane asylum and turns into something so much crazier. Although the plot twist may leave you shocked, the most surprising thing about this movie is that Leonardo Dicaprio didn’t win an Oscar for it (#justiceforleo).
5. Gone Girl
Most movie plot twists happen at the end of films, but Gone Girl’s twist hits you right in the middle. This makes the second half of the movie even crazier and more twisted as it goes on. And if the movie just isn’t doing it for you, the book that it’s based on is even crazier.
Rom-coms are fun and comedies can be light hearted, but a movie with an insane plot twist just can’t be beat. Try checking out one of these the next time your recommended list on Netflix just isn’t doing it for you.