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The Perfect List Of Rare Thriller/Mystery Movies(films) Ever

15 top thriller movies which you may not have watched yet!

By Aju NeerajPublished 4 years ago 7 min read
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"Damn! that movie just blew my mind away"

That's what we all want to say after a movie ends and those are the movies which we all are searching for.

It's always a delight to watch movies that are capable of shattering your brain into a million pieces.

Thriller movies always had a different fan base and enormous number of people are in a never ending search to find the best amongst the rest in this genre.

We usually go with different keywords like mystery, thriller, mind bending etc and keep checking the imdb ratings just to find the best. I know, "been there done that".

Still! it's really hard to go on different sites and find 'em. We can't spend our precious productive time searching for rare movies because I assume most of us have already have engulfed 90% movies from this particular genre only.

But don't worry, I got your back mates.

Here I am not gonna talk about famous favorites like Shutter island, Inception, Interstellar, Black swan or fight club (oops! I was not supposed to talk about that). Instead, I will talk about 15 not that famous thriller movies.

Also, don't go too much on the ratings because many of them are underrated and have a little faith in me. lol!

So, here is the spoiler free list of "rare mind blowing movies" which are not very popular (as others) but are surely worth watching.

MULHOLLAND DRIVE

Most people have not watched this amazingly beautiful film because it has not been talked or celebrated much. It has a very great and dark plot with some really great twists and turns. You will need a great deal of thinking to actually understand the real meaning of this movie's screenplay. It has so many dark themed tense filled moments. It's a true masterpiece,

imdb rating: 8

Rita, a dark-haired amnesiac, and Betty, a perky blonde actress, team up to find clues related to Rita's accident and ascertain her true identity. You will really need some astounding thinking to actually understand the movie and to satisfy your brain.

INCENDIES

This arabian film unravels the horrors which has occured and is still occuring in the middle east (arab) region. It has a very strong plot with a very unexpected twist. Crafted with realism and deprivation, this movie destroys all the language barriers and speaks through its amazing acting and cinematography.

imdb rating: 8.3

Nawal (Lubna Azabal), a dying Middle Eastern woman living in Montreal, leaves separate letters to her twin children to be read once she passes away. Jeanne (Mélissa Désormeaux-Poulin) is to deliver hers to the father the twins never knew, and Simon (Maxim Gaudette) is to give his to the brother they never knew they had. The siblings travel to the Middle East separately, where they each experience acts of brutality, uncover a startling family history, and have revelations about themselves.

THE MIST

Based on stephen king's book of the same name, "The Mist" is like most of the apoclyptic movies. What makes it special is the nerve wrecking vibes that this movie produces and the heart-breaking ending that you will never see coming.

imdb rating:7.1

David and his son are trapped in a supermarket along with some other townsfolk, when suddenly a mist engulfs the entire city, bringing along bloodthirsty creatures that devour anyone in their path.

HIGH TENSION

Those who have watched this movie would be surprised to see it in the list. The reason it has been included in this list is because of the direction and anxiety filled moments of this movie. Honestly it is one of the most nail biting perturbed movie that I have ever watched. Though, it has a very weak plot.

imdb rating: 6.8

A beautiful young Frenchwoman, Alex (Maïwenn Le Besco), travels out to the country to visit her family and brings along her friend Marie (Cécile de France). Soon after they get settled in the secluded home, Alex's parents are brutally attacked by a psychotic truck driver (Philippe Nahon), who proceeds to stalk the two women as well. When the killer kidnaps Alex in his truck, Marie hides in the back to try and rescue her, but the bloodshed is far from over.

LIFE

It's an extraterrestrial scifi movie with some clever writing and good perfomances by Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Reynolds and Rebecca Ferguson. It has a very good choreography too.

imdb rating: 6.6

As astronauts discover the first evidence of extra-terrestrial life on Mars, they begin realising that the life form is extremely intelligent and hostile.

MORGAN

Morgan is a decent scifi movie that is good for one time watch. It has a pretty average story with decent acting. The main thing which makes it stand out is it's plot twist.

imdb rating: 5.8

Scientists at a research company discover that Morgan, the human hybrid they are working on, has a vicious side. However, before she can be contained, she kills the researchers and escapes.

FOLLOWING

It is a Christopher Nolan film that not so many people know of. It is his first commercial movie which is crafted brilliantly (obviously it's Cristopher Nolan).

It has a very dark theme with an amazing concept. Clever writing, excellent acting, brilliant direction, mesmerizing cinematography. It has everything, it is a full packed must watch film.

imdb rating: 7.5

A young writer living in London follows people in the hope of using their lives in his novels, but the hobby becomes an obsession and he soon finds himself going further than intended.

VANILLA SKY

Tom Cruise never disappoints. This film has such an amazing concept which will blow your mind for sure. Brilliant perfomances by Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz. This movie really makes you feel like you are actually present in the story and living that fantasy.

imdb rating:6.9

David Aames, a publishing magnate, becomes the victim of a car crash, which scars his face. The incident changes him and compels him to question the existing reality of his life.

BLOOD

This is a very gloomy film with a pretty nice story and acting. It is an investigation/crime thriller movie.

imdb rating: 6

Sibling detectives (Paul Bettany, Stephen Graham) investigate the fatal stabbing of a 12-year-old girl.

TRIANGLE

This puts your head in a never ending loop. This film has been executed quite brilliantly, very great writing and good direction makes this movie a must watch.

imdb rating:6.9

When a storm upturns their yacht, a group of passengers jump on board a ship close by. However, they soon realise that they are in greater danger aboard the mysterious vessel.

THE BODY (EL CUERPO)

It has a really dope screenplay, this spanish thriller has so many twists and turns which burns up from the start and eventually blasts out at the end. It for sure is a must watch.

imdb rating:7.6

When the dead body of Mayka Villaverde vanishes from the morgue, a detective sets out to find the body and solve the mystery of its disappearance.

THE MAN FROM EARTH

This film is a slow burner but when it hits you, it's not going to be easy. The concept of this masterpiece is incredible. It literally is a very low budget film with very high potential. The entire movie is shot in a single room (just like "saw" but it's not at all blood shedding). After watching this film, when you think about possibility of this happening, it really is mind boggling.

imdb rating: 7.7

An impromptu party for a college professor becomes a mysterious interrogation when he reveals to his colleagues that he is thousands of years old.

UPGRADE

It's a hi-tech sci fi creation. It is a well made, action packed film with a really great plot twist. Plus it's now available on Netflix too. So, go watch it mates.

imdb rating: 7.5

Grey, a technophobe, suffers paralysis and loses his wife during an attack. But when a billionaire hands him a chip in his body that restores his mobility, he sets out to get vengeance.

PRIMAL FEAR

What shouild I tell you about this movie without giving out anything? Well, I'll try. This is one of the best acted out thriller films with a mind exploding capability. Edward Nortan's best acting (obviously after fight club) is amazing and it has Richard Gere's charisma makes this one of the top thriller films.

imdb rating:7.7

Young altar boy Aaron Stampler's life changes when he is accused of murdering a priest. Things take a turn when a renowned lawyer, Martin Vail, decides to take up his case.

COHERENCE

This is another top class minimum budget film with incredibly brilliant potential. It is a very well made, cleverly written, nicely shot masterpiece with great acting. The reason it is in the number one position is because of the capablities of such films and the doorway it opens up for creating more such films.

imdb rating: 7.2

Eight friends at a dinner party experience a troubling chain of events due to the malevolent influence of a passing comet.

I hope you guys will give these films a watch and experience the magic they have laid out. I'll bring more such information about movies for you all. So stay tuned.

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Aju Neeraj

An ever wandering soul, who is curious about the universe.

Electronics engineer by profession(destiny) but a writer by heart.

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