Before I Go to Sleep is a captivating psychological thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. If you enjoyed this film, you might be on the lookout for more movies that deliver the same suspense and intrigue. Below is a curated list of 19 thrilling movies that will keep you guessing until the very end.
1. Gone Girl
Based on the best-selling novel by Gillian Flynn, Gone Girl stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. The film follows the mysterious disappearance of a woman and the media frenzy that ensues, with twists and turns that will leave you breathless.
2. Shutter Island
Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo, Shutter Island is a psychological thriller set in a mental institution. The story revolves around two U.S. Marshals investigating the disappearance of a patient, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
3. The Girl on the Train
The Girl on the Train stars Emily Blunt as a woman who becomes entangled in a missing person’s investigation that will change her life forever. The film is based on the novel by Paula Hawkins and is filled with suspense and unexpected revelations.
4. Memento
Christopher Nolan’s Memento stars Guy Pearce as a man suffering from short-term memory loss, who uses tattoos and notes to hunt down his wife’s murderer. The film’s non-linear narrative keeps the audience engaged and guessing throughout.
5. The Others
Starring Nicole Kidman, The Others is a chilling tale of a woman who lives in a darkened old house with her two photosensitive children. As strange events unfold, she begins to suspect that her home may be haunted.
6. Prisoners
Prisoners stars Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal in a gripping thriller about a father who takes matters into his own hands after his daughter and her friend go missing. The film explores themes of justice, morality, and desperation.
7. The Sixth Sense
Starring Bruce Willis and Haley Joel Osment, The Sixth Sense is a supernatural thriller about a young boy who can see and communicate with the dead. The film’s iconic twist ending has made it a classic in the genre.
8. Black Swan
Black Swan stars Natalie Portman as a ballerina who becomes consumed by her role in a production of Swan Lake. The psychological thriller delves into themes of obsession, duality, and the pressures of perfection.
9. Se7en
Directed by David Fincher, Se7en stars Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as detectives on the hunt for a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. The film is dark, intense, and filled with shocking moments.
10. Zodiac
Also directed by David Fincher, Zodiac stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr. The film is based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer, a serial murderer who terrorized San Francisco in the 1960s and 1970s.
11. The Machinist
The Machinist stars Christian Bale as an industrial worker who hasn’t slept in a year and begins to question his sanity. The psychological thriller is known for Bale’s dramatic physical transformation and its haunting atmosphere.
12. Side Effects
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, Side Effects stars Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum, and Jude Law. The film explores the dark side of the pharmaceutical industry and the unforeseen consequences of a new drug prescribed to a young woman.
13. Oldboy
The South Korean film Oldboy follows a man who is inexplicably imprisoned for 15 years and then released, only to find himself on a quest for vengeance. The film is known for its intense action sequences and shocking plot twists.
14. The Prestige
Directed by Christopher Nolan, The Prestige stars Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale as rival magicians in the late 19th century. The film is a complex narrative of obsession, sacrifice, and the pursuit of greatness.
15. Gone Baby Gone
Directed by Ben Affleck, Gone Baby Gone stars Casey Affleck and Michelle Monaghan as private investigators searching for a missing girl in Boston. The film delves into moral ambiguities and the harsh realities of life.
16. Mystic River
Directed by Clint Eastwood, Mystic River stars Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, and Kevin Bacon. The film follows three childhood friends who are reunited by a tragic event, uncovering long-buried secrets and past traumas.
17. The Invisible Guest
The Invisible Guest is a Spanish thriller that follows a successful businessman accused of murder. As he works with a lawyer to build his defense, layers of deception and hidden truths are revealed.
18. The Gift
Starring Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, and Joel Edgerton, The Gift is a psychological thriller about a couple whose lives are turned upside down by an old acquaintance. The film explores themes of revenge and the past catching up with the present.
19. Gone
Gone stars Amanda Seyfried as a woman who believes her sister has been kidnapped by the same serial killer she escaped from years earlier. The film is a tense thriller that keeps viewers questioning what is real and what is imagined.
