15 Movies that will make you go WTH

Some movies entertain. Others leave you thinking. Then there are the ones that end, and you're left wondering about what you just watched. These are the films that throw you off balance and refuse to fit into a box. They don’t follow the rules, and that’s what makes them hard to forget. You might love them, hate them, or not know how to feel about them. Either way, they are impossible to ignore. If you’re in the mood for the unpredictable, this list has you covered. Things are about to get weird.

1) Oldboy (2003)

If you like revenge stories that push limits and leave you unsettled, Oldboy is your film. It follows Oh Dae-su, who gets kidnapped and locked in a small room for 15 years without knowing why. When he’s finally released, he’s left to figure out what led to his imprisonment and who was behind it. The part that makes people go “WTH” happens when he uncovers the horrifying connection between himself and the person pulling the strings. The reveal flips the story and forces you to rethink every scene leading up to it. The ending leaves no room for comfort and hits with the kind of weight that numbs.

2) The Lighthouse (2019)

If you enjoy films that dive into madness and leave you questioning reality, The Lighthouse is one you can’t miss. What makes people go “WTH” is the way the film piles on strange and surreal moments. Visions of mermaids and violent fights turn isolation into something close to horror. The story feels like a slow unraveling where nothing fully makes sense. The chaos builds until it finally explodes, leaving you to sort the pieces. The film doesn’t explain itself and instead pulls you deeper into the confusion. It’s not just unsettling — it leaves you with the kind of tension that doesn’t go away.

3) Mother! (2017)

If you like movies that spark debates and refuse to follow traditional plots, Mother! is worth watching. A couple lives in a quiet house but things quickly spiral when unexpected visitors arrive. The film takes a hard turn and becomes less about the characters and more about symbolism. The “WTH” moment comes as chaos rules the house. Every scene feels more bizarre than the last. It layers biblical and environmental themes in ways are confusing and unsettling. What makes the film memorable is it doesn’t give answers and forces viewers to make sense of it.

4) Enemy (2013)

If you’re a fan of Denis Villeneuve’s work, Enemy should be at the top of your list. The story follows Adam, who discovers a man who looks exactly like him and becomes obsessed with figuring out who he is. What really makes people say “WTH” is how the film avoids giving clear answers and instead builds tension through unsettling symbols and imagery. The final scene leaves audiences stunned when a giant spider appears where Adam’s wife should be. It’s not just strange for the sake of being strange — it’s a moment loaded with meaning that ties back to themes of fear and control.

5) The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)

If you like films that make you uncomfortable and force you to wrestle with moral questions, The Killing of a Sacred Deer is one you won’t forget. The story centers on a surgeon whose life falls apart when a teenage boy demands a shocking form of revenge. The “WTH” moment happens when the boy tells the surgeon he must kill a member of his own family to make up for a mistake from his past. The movie doesn’t rely on big reveals or twists. Instead, it builds tension through cold and unsettling conversations.

6) Hereditary (2018)

Ari Aster's Hereditary came out in 2018 and quickly became known as one of the most disturbing horror films ever made. It starts with a family grieving the loss of their grandmother, but the story takes a sharp and horrifying turn after a sudden tragedy. The “WTH” moment happens when the teenager Charlie dies in a freak accident involving a telephone pole, and her death sets off a chain of events that reveals the family’s dark connection to a cult.

7) Midsommar (2019)

Ari Aster released Midsommar in 2019, and it quickly stood out as one of the most unsettling horror films in recent years. The story follows a group of friends who visit a midsummer festival in Sweden, expecting a cultural experience but walking into a nightmare. The “WTH” moment comes early when one of the elders jumps off a cliff as part of a ritual, survives the fall, and is killed with a mallet in front of the stunned visitors. From there, the group slowly realizes they are part of a series of sacrifices, and the tension builds as the rituals grow more violent.

8) The Skin I Live In (2011)

Pedro Almodóvar's The Skin I Live In shocked audiences with its unsettling twists upon release in 2011. The story focuses on Robert, a skilled plastic surgeon who keeps a woman named Vera locked in his home while testing a new type of synthetic skin. The “WTH” moment happens when it’s revealed that Vera is actually Vicente, a man Robert kidnapped and surgically transformed into a woman as revenge for an alleged assault on his daughter. This revelation forces viewers to rethink everything they thought they knew about the characters and their relationships.

9) Black Swan (2010)

Darren Aronofsky released Black Swan in 2010, and the film became one of the most talked-about psychological thrillers of the decade. The story follows Nina, a talented but fragile ballet dancer who lands the lead role in Swan Lake and starts losing her grip on reality as she tries to embody both the white and black swan roles. The “WTH” moment happens as Nina begins to experience hallucinations, including moments where her reflection moves on its own and her skin appears to sprout feathers.

10) Requiem for a Dream (2000)

Darren Aronofsky-directed Requiem for a Dream, which was released in 2000, remains one of the most devastating films about addiction. It tells the story of four characters whose lives spiral out of control as their drug use deepens. The “WTH” moment hits hardest in the final act when all four characters face the consequences of their addictions. Sara ends up in a psychiatric ward after hallucinations caused by diet pills. Harry loses his arm due to an infected heroin injection.

11) Antichrist (2009)

Lars von Trier's Antichrist is a must-watch if you like movies that test limits and refuse to offer comfort. Released in 2009, it follows a grieving couple who escape to a cabin in the woods after losing their child. What begins as a healing process quickly turns into a brutal descent into madness and violence. The “WTH” moment comes when the wife mutilates herself in one of the most graphic and shocking scenes ever filmed. The raw and disturbing imagery forces viewers to confront themes of guilt, pain, and destruction in ways that feel unrelenting. The film is iconic because it doesn’t look away from suffering and leaves audiences shaken.

12) Under the Skin (2013)

If you like sci-fi that leaves you unsettled with unanswered questions, check out Jonathan Glazer's Under the Skin. Released in 2013, it stars Scarlett Johansson as an alien who lures men into her van and traps them in a surreal and silent liquid void. The “WTH” moment comes when the first victim is shown floating naked in an empty black space before his body slowly collapses and implodes. The film never explains its visuals or intentions and instead builds unease through silence and alienation. Its atmosphere and unsettling imagery make it stand out as a film that forces viewers to interpret meaning for themselves. It became iconic because it uses simplicity and tension to create a sense of dread that never goes away.

13) Possession (1981)

If you like psychological horror that feels chaotic and unpredictable, Possession by Andrzej Żuławski is a film you won’t forget. Released in 1981, it tells the story of a married couple whose relationship collapses in ways that feel surreal and terrifying. The “WTH” moment comes when the wife spirals into violent outbursts and later gives birth to a monstrous creature that symbolizes her emotional breakdown. The film mixes horror and psychological tension to create a story that feels like a nightmare unfolding in real time. Its erratic pacing and disturbing visuals make it hard to predict what will happen next. It became iconic because it turns emotional pain into something physical and grotesque, leaving viewers with images that linger long after it ends.

14) The House That Jack Built (2018)

The film digs into the mind of a killer and refuses to soften the details. The House That Jack Built by Lars von Trier, released in 2018, follows Jack, a serial killer who recounts his crimes as if they were works of art. The “WTH” moment happens during a scene where he kills a family and arranges their bodies to create a disturbing tableau. The film forces viewers to sit with Jack’s thoughts as he rationalizes his actions and treats murder as a form of self-expression. It’s unsettling because it doesn’t try to justify or explain Jack. Instead, it forces audiences to observe his depravity without looking away. The film became iconic because it uses brutality and philosophy to explore the blurred line between art and violence, leaving viewers disturbed and conflicted.

15) I’m Thinking of Ending Things (2020)

If you like films that bend reality and leave you questioning everything you saw, I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Charlie Kaufman is a must-watch. Released in 2020, the film follows a woman who takes a road trip with her boyfriend to meet his parents, but nothing about the visit feels right. The “WTH” moment happens when the timeline shifts, and the characters’ appearances and behaviors start changing without any explanation.