Top 10 Thrillers About Psychosis

Description: Clarice Starling, an FBI agent, seeks the help of the brilliant but psychotic cannibal, Hannibal Lecter, to catch another serial killer. The film delves into the psychological manipulation and the dark corners of the human mind.

Fact: It's one of only three films to win the "Big Five" Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: An insomniac office worker and a soap salesman form an underground fight club that evolves into something much larger. The film explores themes of identity, consumerism, and mental instability.

Fact: The film was controversial upon release due to its violent content and themes. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt improvised many of their lines.

Description: A young boy who communicates with spirits seeks help from a psychologist. The film's twist ending reveals the depth of the psychologist's own psychological state.

Fact: The film was M. Night Shyamalan's breakthrough, with its famous line, "I see dead people," becoming a cultural phenomenon.

Description: Leonard Shelby, suffering from anterograde amnesia, uses notes, tattoos, and Polaroids to hunt for his wife's killer. The film's narrative structure reflects his condition, making the audience experience his confusion.

Fact: The film was shot in reverse order to match the narrative structure. Christopher Nolan wrote the screenplay based on his brother's short story.

Description: A psychotherapist enters the mind of a comatose serial killer to save his latest victim. The film uses surreal imagery to depict the killer's psychosis.

Fact: The film's visual effects were groundbreaking at the time, earning it an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects.

Description: A troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit acts that alter time and reality, leading to a complex exploration of mental health and time travel.

Fact: The film was initially a box office flop but gained a cult following through home video and word of mouth.

Description: Trevor Reznik, a machinist, suffers from severe insomnia, leading to extreme weight loss and paranoia. His reality is questioned when he starts seeing a mysterious man who no one else can see.

Fact: Christian Bale lost 62 pounds for his role, showcasing his dedication to portraying the physical toll of insomnia and psychosis.

Description: A ballet dancer's obsession with perfection leads her into a psychological spiral, where she battles with her own identity and the dark side of her psyche. The film captures the descent into madness with stunning visual metaphors.

Fact: Natalie Portman underwent extensive ballet training for her role. The film's director, Darren Aronofsky, used a real-life ballet company for authenticity.

Description: This film follows U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels as he investigates the disappearance of a patient at a psychiatric facility. As he delves deeper, the line between reality and illusion blurs, making viewers question Teddy's own sanity.

Fact: The film is based on a novel by Dennis Lehane. The ending was kept secret from the cast and crew until the very end of filming.

Description: Jerry, a factory worker, hears voices from his pets, leading him into a comedic yet dark exploration of his own mental health issues.

Fact: Ryan Reynolds did his own singing for the film, showcasing his musical talents alongside his acting.