Top 10 Movie Twists
June 7, 2010 6 Comments
Movie plot twists can accomplish many things from shocking the viewer, to advancing the plot, or ruining the film entirely (thank you M. Night Shyamalan). An effective twist, one that is unforeseen and doesn’t cheapen the experience, can lift a movie from mediocrity and keep the audience guessing.
Here are some of the best movie twists:
Obviously contains SPOILERS
*UPDATE* For more, check out: 10 More Great Movie Twists
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10. American Psycho (2000) – Not a Gary Busy bio-pic
Was it real?
– The audience is left to question where the murders occurred; in reality or Patrick Bateman’s head. It’s a daring, enigmatic type of ending that usually fails when attempted. Regardless of which end theory is believed, neither takes anything away from the buildup, which is excellent.
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