Movies that are complex and full of details are some of the best out there, and leave a lasting impression on the viewer. There are so many movies that follow a formula, and a lot of the time you can easily predict the ending early on.
If you're looking for a movie with some shocking twists, hidden details, and something that's actually worth paying attention to, you're at the right spot. From movies by Jordan Peele, M. Night Shymalan, to Boots Riley, here are some of the best movies that will truly blow your mind.
Updated on May 31, 2021, by Michael Chaar: When it comes to some of the most known film twists and shock endings, classic movies such as The Sixth Sense and Fight Club always come to mind. Well, with more recent additions including Jordan Peele's two successes, Us, and Get Out, along with the mind-boggling production of Midsommar, by Ari Aster, you'll be taken on quite the trip, and one that will stay on your mind for a while!
14 'Interstellar' - 2014
This film will definitely have you wanting to watch it a second go, especially when it comes to the complex topics of space and time!
When a father gets tasked with the job to join a space crew in order to find a new habitable planet for humans, things begin to get wild. Interstellar is a time-bending/mind-bending movie that'll definitely have you researching what actually happened after it ends, in a good way!
13 'Inception' - 2010
The ability to lucid dream goes to the extreme in Inception, with Leonardo DiCaprio getting wrapped up in a dangerous scheme to invade another's dreams and plant an idea in their mind. You'll have plenty of fun figuring out what's a dream and what's a reality in Inception.
12 'Us' - 2019
Us will definitely make you afraid of mirrors moving forward! When a family at their vacation home seemingly gets attacked by what appears to be themselves, things become very confusing.
For this film, you'll find yourself questioning who the strangers are, and why do they look like the main cast? Oh, and the ending has a big reveal that'll blow your mind. A must-watch if we say so ourselves!
11 'Midsommar' - 2019
Midsommar is one film that will definitely leave you feeling eerie, especially when it comes to the ending that you'll never see coming!
When a group of friends goes on a retreat, they find themselves wrapped up with a mysterious cult that has other plans for them, and there's no way to escape. This is a movie that touches on romance and family drama and really makes you question human morality.
10 'Mother!' - 2017
Mother! received plenty of mixed reviews when it came out, but one thing that everyone can agree on is its complexity.
In this film, Jennifer Lawrence portrays a young married woman who becomes confused as her husband begins to ignore her as new guests arrive in their home. This isn't a straightforward film and requires a lot of thinking (and research) to figure it out.
9 'Hereditary' - 2018
Hereditary is a shockingly scary film about a family that begins to discover dark secrets about their past after the passing of their grandmother, however, it is far more complex than any other horror film out there!
With that being said, Hereditary is certainly not your average horror film, this one requires the viewer to pay attention and pick up little details that will piece the story together in the end, all while enjoying the riveting performance Toni Collette provides throughout.
8 'The Others' - 2001
The Others follows a family during the early 40s with two daughters who have a rare photosensitivity disease that prevents them from being able to go out in the sun.
While being trapped in the house, they soon find that there are supernatural spirits haunting them, but there's more to the spirits that they didn't expect. The film, which stars Nicole Kidman as the lead, is known for having one of the biggest jaw-dropping twists, and it'll certainly leave you stunned!
7 'Sorry To Bother You' - 2018
When a telemarketer is given the opportunity to advance in his career by an oddball CEO, he takes the job and finds himself mixed up in a crazy business.
If you want a movie that's really going to mess with your brain and take you on a trip, Sorry To Bother You is the perfect movie to watch. Luckily, while you're getting mind-boggled, you'll enjoy the stellar performance by LaKeith Stanfield.
6 'Donnie Darko' - 2001
Jake Gyllenhaal portrays Donnie in the film, Donnie Darko, a teenager who tends to sleepwalk. One night, he sees a giant mysterious bunny who tells him that the world will soon end.
Then things in his life really start to get weird. This movie leaves it up to the viewer to figure out whether it's a dream, reality, or if something else is going on, which is just about on-brand with current times!
5 'Memento' - 2000
Memento follows Leonard, played by actor Guy Pearce, as he's looking for the man who harmed his wife, but he has a rare form of memory loss that makes him constantly forget the last 15 minutes of his life.
This is a movie in which you'll find yourself piecing the puzzle together along with the main character, and the many mind games he goes through just to answer his question!
4 'Fight Club' - 1999
Fight Club follows a man with insomnia and depression as he meets an unusual salesman named Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt).
Together, they decide to put together an underground club to fight other men who are tired of their lives called the "Fight Club", however, in Fight Club, there's much more to the characters than you're shown, and of course, one just never forget the first rule of Fight Club!
3 'Gone Girl' - 2014
When a writer, portrayed by Ben Affleck, becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of his wife, new details emerge about the truth of their relationship, and who they truly are. Gone Girl becomes engaging for the viewer as everything unfolds and more is learned about the crime and truly is a mystery that will make you think!
2 'Get Out' - 2017
Get Out follows Chris, a young man who's going on a romantic getaway at his girlfriends' parents' house.
Her parents' odd behavior towards him leads him to believe they're uncomfortable with their interracial relationship, but as he spends more time there, he begins to uncover that the town as a whole is a lot weirder than he initially thought. Daniel Kaluuya gives an amazing performance, which still sends shivers down viewers' spines!
1 'The Sixth Sense' - 1999
When a young boy meets with his psychologist and reveals that he can see ghosts, the psychologist becomes interested in understanding the child's abilities as he begins to discover he may not be lying after all.
The Sixth Sense has one of the most classic plot twists in all of cinema, and should definitely be on your list of must-see films!