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There's nothing like a good surprise that catches you off-guard in the middle or the end of a really good movie. Over the years, writers and directors have come up with fresh ways to keep audiences on their toes. Some have been incredibly bold, making their movies a particularly memorable viewing experience. Overall, it keeps us hooked.
Want to discover the best plot twists you never saw coming? Then check out the gallery, and don't worry, there are no spoilers ahead.
'Parasite' (2019) swept the Oscars and many other awards the year it came out, and rightfully so. This South Korean black comedy thriller should be on everyone's watch-list, and not only for its plot twist.
Starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike, 'Gone Girl' (2014) became one of the most talked-about twists in modern film history. And for all the right reasons.
This instant horror classic by Jordan Peele delivered a social commentary that kept us guessing the entire film. Peele earned a much-deserved Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2017.
This one is not a huge surprise now, but when it first premiered in 1980, "I am your father" was a huge twist that became an iconic line.
Starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter, 'Fight Club' features a plot twist at the end of the film that makes audiences gasp.
In this 2000 comedy horror, Christian Bale plays a wealthy businessman who leads a double life as a serial killer. The final scene was an unexpected turn.
In this epic crime thriller by Martin Scorsese, an Irish mob plants a mole within the Massachusetts State Police, and the police assigns an undercover state trooper to infiltrate them. You won't expect what happens next.
Released in 1996, 'Scream' revolutionized scary movies in the '90s with the way it satirizes the clichés of horror films. And, of course, it includes a final twist we didn't see coming.
Who will ever forget the iconic line "I see dead people"? Just wait until you get to the twist in this cinema classic by director M. Night Shyamalan.
Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 classic may be famous for its shower scene, but the final twist is even bigger. Considered to be one of Hitchcock's best films, it's understandable why.
Directed by Rian Johnson, there are so many twists in this family murder mystery that everyone who thought they'd figured it out ended up being fooled.
In this chilling psychological thriller, Nicole Kidman plays a woman who waits with her children for her husband's return from WWII. Meanwhile, they're tormented by unseen beings.
The guests of an interstate motel in the Nevada desert quickly learn there’s a killer among them, and the twist involves which one of them it actually is.
A '90s thriller, 'The Game' tells the story about a wealthy investment banker who is given a mysterious gift by his brother: an interactive game that starts blurring the lines of reality.
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the star-studded cast includes Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, and Adrien Brody. This period thriller definitely left audiences on their toes.
With Jake Gyllenhaal as the lead, this thriller follows Donnie Darko, a troubled teenager who escapes a bizarre accident and has visions of a mysterious rabbit that inspire him to carry out crimes.
Starring James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, and Saoirse Ronan, this romantic war drama really broke audiences' hearts with its plot twist.
This award-winning Christopher Nolan film is set in a dystopian future where humanity is struggling to survive. It follows a group of astronauts who travel near Saturn in search of a new home for mankind.
The twist at the end of this sci-fi classic has become a major cinema reference, even with its remakes. But the original is still a fun ride that deserves a watch.
Starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale, this Christopher Nolan thriller tells the tale of two dueling magicians who have their secrets revealed.
Produced by, directed by, and starring Orson Welles, this Hollywood classic is considered to be one of the greatest movies ever made.
Directed by Martin Scorsese, this neo-noir psychological thriller, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo, has a massive twist at the end.
This beloved Pixar film about the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos left everyone sobbing at the end with its surprising reveal. You definitely can't watch it without some tissues at hand.
In 'Fallen' (1998), Denzel Washington plays a Philadelphia police detective who is investigating murders committed by an apparent copycat killer.
In this award-winning sci-fi, Amy Adams plays a linguist enlisted by the US Army to discover how to communicate with aliens who arrived on Earth.
Starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton, this film follows a defense attorney who believes that his altar boy client isn't guilty of murdering an influential Catholic archbishop.
Starring Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, and Casey Affleck, Ben Affleck's directorial debut has a major twist when two private investigators dig into a kidnapping case.
With an ensemble cast including Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Viola Davis, 'Prisoners' focuses on the abduction of two young girls and the police force's subsequent search for the suspected abductor.
In this rom-com, Emilia Clarke plays a disillusioned Christmas store worker who forms a relationship with a mysterious man who she began falling for. You can't even begin to guess what happens next.
An iconic Christopher Nolan thriller, it's perhaps not hard to suspect a plot twist when the movie's main character has short-term memory loss. 'Memento' received numerous accolades, including Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.
Sources: (Marie Claire) (Harper's Bazaar)
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There's nothing like a good surprise that catches you off-guard in the middle or the end of a really good movie. Over the years, writers and directors have come up with fresh ways to keep audiences on their toes. Some have been incredibly bold, making their movies a particularly memorable viewing experience. Overall, it keeps us hooked.
Want to discover the best plot twists you never saw coming? Then check out the gallery, and don't worry, there are no spoilers ahead.