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Plot-Twists That People Say Were Award-Worthy

When it comes to movies, it takes many elements coming together really well to make something great instead of good – and it’s the rare film indeed that remains imprinted on our memories long after our first viewing.

If you’re someone who likes great twists, you know those are rarer than you’d like them to be – but we think you might find something to love on this list of 12 fantastic ones.

SPOILERS AHEAD!!

12. Gone Baby Gone (2007)

“The ending of this one really had me questioning my morals.” —lizizzz

11. V for Vendetta (2006)

“Halfway through the film, Evey believes that she’s in prison, getting tortured, and communicating with someone…then poof, it’s revealed to all be a set-up lie. It’s wild.” —katiem4ab0be32b

10. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

“When you watch a superhero movie, you always expect the heroes to win. I remember watching the movie thinking, ‘There’s NO WAY the Avengers are going to let Thanos get all the stones…’

Then he snapped his fingers, and everyone starting dusting away. I was shaken for a long time after that.” —sarahs4ef7d1243

9. Predestination (2014)

“This deserves a spot on this list. You’re welcome.” —ellemnida1994

8. You’re Next (2011)

“We find out that the main character’s boyfriend staged the home invasion in order to kill off his whole family and get the inheritance.” —caitlinm18

7. Saw (2004)

“When you find out that the ‘dead body’ on the floor of the room was John Kramer/Jigsaw the whole time. I wish I could watch this movie for the first time all over again just for that twist!” —meeks34

6. The Illusionist (2006)

“My favorite plot twist is the end of this one. The inspector’s face when he pieces it all together is perfection.” —cassandras43100c5b2

5. Knives Out (2019)

“This one had a lot of nice plot twists, but I was shocked when we find out Marta gave the right medicine, and Ransom set fire to the DNA lab not to protect her, but to destroy the evidence that she wasn’t guilty!” —Grégory Damaso, Facebook

4. The Sixth Sense (1999)

“This is the ONLY right answer. The end of this movie, when you find out that Malcom has been a ghost this whole time changed how movie twists are written.

And when you go back and rewatch it, it makes so much sense when you notice all the little foreshadowing that goes into it!” —sydneyk416a6bc73

3. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

“While it’s well-known now, this is one of — if not THE — biggest plot twists of all time. It literally shocked all of pop culture and changed one of the biggest franchises of all time.” —anthonym4fe54dbed

2. Fight Club (1999)

“When it’s revealed that Tyler Durden is actually the narrator, it’s incredible. I love the movie as a whole, and this remains one of the most inventive and mind-boggling plot twists of all time.” —emmagarnerrr

1. A Beautiful Mind (2001)

“When they start revealing that John Nash has schizophrenia and everything he experienced was a delusion…it’s incredible and out of nowhere.” —jroberts0113

I’ve definitely slept on some of these and need to rectify that.

What’s your favorite movie with a great twist? Share it with us in the comments!

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Movies People Think Have the Best Plot-Twists of All Time

There are movies out there for every single taste, but I know many – if not all – moviegoers appreciate at least a little bit of a surprise along the way.

Except maybe romance enthusiasts. They like to be delivered exactly what they came for and little else, which is fine!

If you do enjoy a movie with an epic twist (or two), though, here are 18 people claim are vying for the title of best of all time.

FAIR WARNING: THERE ARE SPOILERS BELOW!!

18. 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

“The audience thinks John Goodman is crazy and has been faking an invasion the whole time in order to keep the lead actor captive in his bunker; however, it turns out that, even though he really is crazy, the invasion was real just the same.”

—caitlinm18

17. Fight Club (1999)

“When it’s revealed that Tyler Durden is actually the narrator, it’s incredible.

I love the movie as a whole, and this remains one of the most inventive and mind-boggling plot twists of all time.”

—emmagarnerrr

16. American Psycho (2000)

“The first time I watched that and that ending came, I was genuinely shocked!”

—Cory Lyle Vinderslev, Facebook

15. Get Out (2017)

“I know that this one did, in fact, win a bunch of awards, but it’s still the only movie to literally have me sitting all the way back on my couch in shock by the time it was all said and done.”

—megdon32

14. Shawshank Redemption (1994)

“The signs pointed toward a tragic end for Andy, and the movie had been pretty bleak until that final twist.

It was such a wonderful ending. It was so beautiful, cathartic, hopeful, and really surprising!”

—tkgm

13. Shutter Island (2010)

“No brainer. I totally believed he was a detective the entire time.

Never once thought he was a patient at the asylum.

It’s one of the best — if not THE best — plot twists ever.”

—robertwilliama

12. Arrival (2016)

“It was already such a good movie, but that plot twist was so well-executed…

I honestly don’t think anyone who’s seen the movie could’ve seen it coming.”

—20yearoldkid

11. The Others (2001)

“The entire film, you believe that the mother and her two children are being haunted by a family…only to find out that THEY themselves are the ghosts.

I never saw that plot twist coming at all!

The whole movie was confusing, but then it all made sense with the twist.”

—lemmylou4328

10. Scream! (1996)

“Not only when you find out that two of Sidney’s friends are the killers…but also when you find out that they are also the ones who killed Sidney’s mother!

The first three Scream movies really did have mind-fuck plot twists for my teenage brain.”

—kimm4de8f31fc

9. Primal Fear (1996)

“With Richard Gere and Edward Norton…I wish I could forget the ending and watch it again! ”

—elseashells

8. The Boy (2016)

“Say what you want about the movie, but if you thought there was a fully grown man living in the walls before it was revealed, I think you may need to see a therapist.

There was no way to see something THAT crazy coming.”

—elizabethsweatt

7. The Prestige (2006)

“Hands down, the moment when you find out that Christian Bale’s character had a twin the whole time.

All that time, Hugh Jackman was trying to ‘figure out his trick,’ it was just a simple con! Brilliant!”

—reissm2

6. Frozen (2016)

“Disney marketed Hans as the ‘good guy,’ and then — with less than 20 minutes left to the movie — he turns out to be the villain?! He portrayed every quality of a typical Disney prince, and I think that’s why it was such a shock to everyone.

We, as the audience, were made to believe that Hans was perfect for Anna, and we didn’t question it because of the ‘true love’ concept created by Disney. I remember sitting in the theater watching that and hearing the audible gasps in the audience. I still get mad to this day watching that scene.”

—stephaniegriffiths44

5. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)

“It’s a rom-com, so you’re not expecting a huge twist or anything, but — when the twist came — I was floored.

Never thought all of the characters’ worlds would collide in the way they do, but it’s SO funny.

Ryan Gosling sincerely got ignored during awards season for that role.”

—ingridm479bec7d7

4. OldBoy (2003)

“This one is easily the winner, hands down.

When you find out why the main character was kidnapped…no plot twist could ever beat that absolute bombshell of a twist.

Even the villain is giddy as he’s about to reveal it.”

—dissolveyourgloom

3. Secret Window (2004)

“The ending of this thriller threw me all the way off.

Basically, you find out that the man stalking Johnny Depp’s character wasn’t real and that it was just him going mad because his wife had an affair and left him.”

—allin18

2. Friday the 13th (1980)

“The first time I saw this, I was absolutely shocked that Mrs. Voorhees was the killer and NOT Jason!

I didn’t see it coming at all!”

—maggier493b66339

1. Gone Girl (2014)

“When we cut to Amy being alive and well after believing she was murdered, I said — out loud in the theater — ‘What the f**k?!’”

—lynzeejay

I’ve seen some of these, but not all. Time to catch up!

What’s your favorite film plot twist? Drop it in the comments!

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