10 Best Psychological Thriller Movies of All Time

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The Silence of the Lambs (1991) 

This classic psychological thriller follows the story of FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) as she seeks the help of imprisoned cannibal and serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) to track down a new serial killer. 

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Se7en (1995) 

This dark and disturbing thriller follows the story of two detectives (Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman) as they investigate a series of murders that appear to be inspired by the seven deadly sins. 

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Vertigo (1958) 

This Hitchcock masterpiece follows the story of a retired police detective (James Stewart) who is hired to follow a woman (Kim Novak) whom he suspects is possessed. 

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Black Swan (2010) 

This dark and disturbing psychological thriller follows the story of a ballet dancer (Natalie Portman) who becomes obsessed with the role of the Swan Queen in Swan Lake. 

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The Shining (1980) 

This horror classic follows the story of a writer (Jack Nicholson) who takes his wife and son to a remote hotel to oversee its closure during the winter. 

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Gone Girl (2014) 

This suspenseful psychological thriller follows the story of a man (Ben Affleck) whose wife (Rosamund Pike) goes missing on their fifth wedding anniversary. 

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The Sixth Sense (1999) 

This chilling psychological thriller follows the story of a child psychologist (Bruce Willis) who treats a young boy (Haley Joel Osment) who claims to see dead people. 

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Get Out (2017) 

This satirical psychological thriller follows the story of a young black man (Daniel Kaluuya) who visits his white girlfriend's (Allison Williams) family for the first time. 

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Parasite (2019) 

This dark and disturbing psychological thriller follows the story of a poor family who schemes to become employed by a wealthy family. Parasite is known for its suspenseful plot, its social commentary, and its shocking ending. 

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Memento (2000) 

This unique and innovative psychological thriller follows the story of a man (Guy Pearce) who suffers from anterograde amnesia and must use notes and tattoos to help him remember things. 

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