15 Psycho thrillers scary enough to haunt you for days

By Ekparna Podder

Modified Jan 09, 2025 17:59 ET

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10) The Machinist

The Machinist | Image via: Castelao Producciones

A Brad Anderson film, The Machinist, grapples with the realities of identity, mental decay, and guilt. The protagonist, Trevor’s debilitating insomnia and warped identity crisis depicted throughout the entire film, waves the narrative into a psychological thriller with hints of magical realism. The suspense increases as Trevor's psychological collapse gradually takes place accompanied by his loneliness and paranoia. The gloomy, claustrophobic setting especially highlights the psychological effects of unresolved trauma, making it a terrifying examination of the mind and the genre as well.

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