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Mind Game Thriller movies

Psychological pressure and manipulation: gaslighting, obsession, paranoia, and control as the core suspense engine.

Now You See Me: Now You Don't

1. Now You See Me: Now You Don't

Thriller Crime Mystery Heist Mind Game Thriller
6.0
20251h 52min

Overview

The original Four Horsemen reunite with a new generation of illusionists to take on powerful diamond heiress Veronika Vanderberg, who leads a criminal empire built on money laundering and trafficking. The new and old magicians must overcome their differences to work together on their most ambitious heist yet.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under pressure, Illusion as instrument, Money laundering networks, Revenge and family ties, Power and accountability

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Apple TV
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Clown in a Cornfield

2. Clown in a Cornfield

Horror Mystery Thriller Slasher Horror Whodunit
5.6
20251h 36min

Overview

Quinn and her father have just moved to the quiet town of Kettle Springs hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she discovers a fractured community that has fallen on hard times after the treasured Baypen Corn Syrup Factory burned down. As the locals bicker amongst themselves and tensions boil over, a sinister, grinning figure emerges from the cornfields to cleanse the town of its burdens, one bloody victim at a time.

Themes

"movie: clown in a cornfield. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: small town, Based on novel or book, Beheading, Small town, Based on novel or book, Beheading full keywords list: small town, Based on novel or book, Beheading, Dark comedy, Rifle, Slasher, Weight lifting, Severed hand, Killer clown, Evil clown, Cornfield, Independent film, Father and daughter, Gay kiss, Teenager, Baffled, Gay character. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of community trauma and the dark secrets that can fester beneath a seemingly idyllic surface. it serves as a commentary on the scapegoating of youth and the dangers of allowing fear to dictate actions in a fractured society."

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Opus

3. Opus

Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Whodunit
5.7
20251h 44min

Overview

A young writer is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star's cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.

Themes

Social climbing pressure, Performative violence, Mysterious disappearance, Psychological thriller, Pop star obsession, Cult of celebrity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Companion

4. Companion

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Psychological Horror AI Sci-Fi
6.9
20251h 37min

Overview

During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Deception within groups, Human android relationship, Toxic relationship dynamics, Privacy invasion by machines, Human vs machines

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

5. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

Action Crime Thriller Epic Action Heist
6.3
20252h 24min

Overview

Big Nick is back on the hunt in Europe and closing in on Donnie, who is embroiled in the treacherous and unpredictable world of diamond thieves and the infamous Panther mafia, as they plot a massive heist of the world's largest diamond exchange.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Crime and consequences, Rival loyalties and shifting alliances, Risk and reward dynamics, Authority versus criminal networks

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Heretic

6. Heretic

Thriller Horror Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
7.0
20241h 51min

Overview

Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed, becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Religious hypocrisy, Belief as control, Indoctrination pressures, Power dynamics of faith

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Time Cut

7. Time Cut

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Slasher Horror Time Travel Sci-Fi
5.0
20241h 30min

Overview

A teen in 2024 accidentally time-travels to 2003, days before a masked killer murders her sister. Can she change the past without destroying the future?

Themes

"movie: time cut. genres: horror, Science fiction, Thriller, Horror, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: high school, Time travel, Time machine, High school, Time travel, Time machine full keywords list: high school, Time travel, Time machine, Serial killer, Teenage girl, Woman director, Murder mystery, 2000s, Absurd, Cliché, 2020s. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of time travel and the impact of choices on personal identity and relationships. it delves into themes of love, Acceptance, And the consequences of altering the past to forge a better future."

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Netflix
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Apartment 7A

8. Apartment 7A

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.9
20241h 44min

Overview

A struggling young dancer finds herself drawn in by dark forces when a peculiar, well-connected older couple promise her a shot at fame.

Themes

"movie: apartment 7a. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: new york city, Satanism, Prequel, New york city, Satanism, Prequel full keywords list: new york city, Satanism, Prequel, Occult, Satanic cult, Manhattan, New york city, 1960s, Apartment, Pretentious. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of exploitation and the loss of agency, Particularly in the context of women's bodies and ambitions. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ambition when intertwined with malevolent forces."

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Google Play Movies
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Speak No Evil

9. Speak No Evil

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
6.8
20241h 50min

Overview

When an American family is invited to spend the weekend at the idyllic country estate of a charming British family they befriended on vacation, what begins as a dream holiday soon warps into a snarled psychological nightmare.

Themes

Power dynamics in relationships, Parental protectiveness under threat, Deception within hospitality, Isolation and threat, Manipulation under veneer, Predatory hosts and control

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Substance

10. The Substance

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Psychological Horror
7.2
20242h 21min

Overview

A fading celebrity decides to use a black market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself.

Themes

Identity fragmentation, Beauty standards pressure, Celebrity commodification, Youth and aging, Black market manipulation, Self-image insecurity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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