10 Must-Watch Crime Films with Plot Twists

Description: This dark thriller follows two detectives tracking a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi. The film's ending is a masterstroke of storytelling, leaving viewers with a moral dilemma and a twist that's both horrifying and thought-provoking.

Fact: The film was initially rated NC-17 due to its graphic content, but it was edited to secure an R rating. The role of John Doe was offered to several actors before Kevin Spacey accepted it.

Description: This film is a masterclass in misdirection. It follows a group of criminals who are interrogated after a heist goes wrong, with the story unraveling through flashbacks. The twist ending is one of the most famous in cinema history, leaving audiences questioning the truth.

Fact: Kevin Spacey won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Verbal Kint. The film's iconic line, "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," has become a cultural touchstone.

Description: M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough film about a child who sees dead people is known for its shocking twist ending. The film's narrative is so tightly woven that the twist, when it comes, feels both surprising and inevitable.

Fact: The film was a massive commercial success, earning over $672 million worldwide. The twist ending was kept under wraps, with even the actors not knowing the full story until the end of filming.

Description: Christopher Nolan's film about a man with short-term memory loss seeking to avenge his wife's murder is told in reverse chronological order. The twist is not just in the plot but in the very structure of the film, challenging the audience's perception of time and memory.

Fact: The film was shot in 25 days. The black-and-white sequences were shot in chronological order, while the color sequences were shot in reverse.

Description: Park Chan-wook's South Korean masterpiece about a man imprisoned for 15 years without explanation, then released to seek revenge, is filled with shocking twists that redefine revenge thrillers. The film's twist ending is both brutal and poetic.

Fact: The film was remade in Hollywood in 2013, but the original remains a cult classic. The famous one-shot hallway fight scene took three days to film.

Description: Martin Scorsese's remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs" is a tale of moles within the Massachusetts State Police and the Irish Mob. The film's intricate plot and multiple twists keep viewers guessing about allegiances and identities.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Scorsese. It was his first Oscar win for Best Director after six nominations.

Description: Christopher Nolan's film about rival magicians in Victorian London is filled with deception and illusion. The twist ending reveals the true nature of their rivalry and the lengths they go to achieve the ultimate trick.

Fact: The film was shot in reverse order, with the last scene being filmed first. The title refers to the third act of a magic trick, where the magician makes something disappear or reappear.

Description: Directed by Martin Scorsese, this psychological thriller follows a U.S. Marshal investigating the disappearance of a patient from a psychiatric facility. The film's twist ending is a mind-bender, redefining everything that came before.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Dennis Lehane, who also wrote "Mystic River" and "Gone, Baby, Gone." The twist ending was kept secret from the cast until the last day of shooting.

Description: David Fincher's adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel follows a journalist and a hacker investigating a 40-year-old disappearance. The film's twisty plot keeps viewers guessing with its dark themes and intricate storytelling.

Fact: The film was shot in Sweden, where the original novel is set. Rooney Mara underwent extensive physical and mental preparation for her role as Lisbeth Salander.

Description: David Fincher's adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel is a dark tale of a marriage gone wrong. When Nick Dunne's wife Amy disappears, the story takes a series of unexpected turns, revealing layers of deceit and manipulation that redefine the genre.

Fact: The film was shot in the same neighborhood where the real-life story of the "Gone Girl" took place, adding an eerie layer to the narrative. Rosamund Pike's performance earned her an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.