Look no further if you’re looking for a movie that will mess with your mind! This list includes some of the best mind-fuck movies out there. These films will leave you scratching your head, wondering what the hell just happened. From psychological thrillers to horror movies, these films will mess with your head in various ways. So sit back, relax, and prepare to have your mind fucked!
As you can see, plenty of movies will mess with your mind. From SciFi movies to romantic horror, plenty of suspenseful movies have unique twists. Below, we’ll summarize each movie and let you know if it’s worth the watch.
The 25 Best Mind Fuck Movies Out There
Fight Club (1999)
English 2h 19m IMDb
Director: David Fincher
Stars: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Meat Loaf
Fight Club is a movie based on the novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The film was directed by David Fincher and stars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter.
The story follows an insomniac office worker, played by Norton, struggling with severe anxiety and depression. He is drawn into underground fight clubs, where he finds catharsis for his frustrations.
Memento (2000)
English 1h 53m IMDb
Director: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano
Memento is a neo-noir psychological thriller film directed and written by Christopher Nolan and produced by Suzanne and Jennifer Todd. The film’s script was based on a short story by Jonathan Nolan, which was previously published in the magazine Memento Mori.
The film stars Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby, a man with anterograde amnesia, which causes him to be unable to form new memories. The film is presented as two different timelines: one in color and chronological order, and the other in black-and-white and presented in reverse order.
The two timelines intersect at various points, creating a nonlinear narrative.
Inception (2010)
English 2h 28m IMDb
Director: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page
Inception is a sci-fi movie that the infamous Christopher Nolan directed. The movie follows a thief for hire who dives into people’s subconscious for hidden information. However, one day he is approached by a professional individual who asks him to plant false memories. The thief agrees with the notion his past criminal history is erased.
Famous actors include Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Famous actresses include Ellen Page.
Interstellar (2014)
English 2h 49m IMDb
Director: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain
Interstellar is a sci-fi movie that Christopher Nolan directed. The movie stars Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway. The Movie follows a crew of astronauts searching for a “new” earth. The mission goes wrong, and they end up traveling in a wormhole, and the mission goes array.
The movie was very successful and grossed over $675 million. Aside from that, the movie was nominated for five academy awards. Ultimately, it won the award for Best Visual Effects.
Shutter Island (2010)
English 2h 18m IMDb
Director: Martin Scorsese
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, Mark Ruffalo
Shutter Island is a psychological thriller that was written by Laeta Kalogridis and later turned into a movie that was directed by Martin Scorese. The movie follows a US marshal who is sent to investigate a patient who disappeared from a psychiatrist’s hospital. Famous stars include Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, and Ben Kingsley.
Gone Girl (2014)
English 2h 29m IMDb
Director: David Fincher
Stars: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris
Gone Girl is a psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Gillian Flynn. The movie stars Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, and Neil Patrick Harris.
The plot follows the disappearance of a wife on the day of her fifth wedding anniversary and her husband’s subsequent search for her. The movie is known to throw many curveballs and shocked most of its viewers at its premiere.
The Prestige (2006)
English 2h 10m IMDb
Director: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson
The Prestige is a mystery thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan, written by his brother Jonathan, and produced by Emma Thomas. It stars Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier, Christian Bale as Alfred Borden, and Scarlett Johansson as Julia McCullough.
The film tells the story of two Victorian-era magicians who engage in a battle of one-upmanship that escalates into a feud with tragic consequences.
The film was released on October 20, 2006, to critical and commercial success. It grossed over $109 million worldwide and received six Academy Award nominations, including Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction.
Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
English 1h 53m IMDb
Director: Doug Liman
Stars: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton
Edge of Tomorrow is a 2014 American science fiction action film directed by Doug Liman and adapted from the 2011 Japanese light novel All You Need Is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. The film stars Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt. The plot follows a soldier caught in a time loop of dying and reliving the same day during an alien invasion.
The film was released in North America on June 6, 2014, to positive reviews and grossed over $370 million worldwide. It was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one for Best Visual Effects.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
English 1h 48m IMDb
Director: Michel Gondry
Stars: Jim CarreyKate WinsletTom Wilkinson
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a 2004 American romantic science fiction comedy-drama film written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry. It stars Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet as a couple who have their memories of each other erased.
The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one for Best Original Screenplay. It grossed over $70 million worldwide and is considered one of the best films of the 2000s.
Nightcrawler (2014)
English 1h 57m IMDb
Director: Dan Gilroy
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton
Nightcrawler is a thriller film that was both written and directed by Dan Gilroy. It follows a cameraman who deceives and manipulates everyone who stands in his way. The movie stars Jake Gyllenhaal and has grossed over $50 million worldwide. It also won the best original screenplay award.
Donnie Darko (2001)
English 1h 53m IMDb
Director: Richard Kelly
Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell
Donnie Darko is a sci-fi drama movie written by the famous Richard Kelly. The movie stars major actors such as Jake Gyllenhall, Patrick Swayze, Noah Wyle. Other major actresses include Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, and Mary McDonnell.
The story follows a troubled individual who sleepwalks. He sees a demonic rabbit that tells him the world will end within a few weeks, and it’s up to him to stop it by time traveling. The movie has grossed over $7 million and has become a cult classic.
Her (2013)
English 2h 6m IMDb
Director: Spike Jonze
Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson(voice)
Her is a sci-fi romance movie that was directed and written by Spike Jonze. The movie is about a man falling in love with an artificial intelligence system. The cast includes Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Adams, and Rooney Mara.
The movie was released in 2013 and has gained over $47 million in profits. Additionally, it won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Split (2016)
English 1h 57m IMDb
Director: M. Night Shyamalan
Stars: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Haley Lu Richardson
Split is a psychological horror movie that was written by M. Night Shyamalan. The movie follows a man with a mental illness called DID, or dissociative identity disorder. The main character abducts and imprisons three teenage girls and is actually the story’s villain.
The movie stars Hames McAvoy and Anya Taylor-Joy. The movie got rave reviews and has grossed over $275 million. It also has movies made to continue the Split universe. Aside from that, it was nominated for the Best Original Screenplay.
Predestination (2014)
English (Australia) 1h 37m IMDb
Director: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Stars: Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor
Predestination is a 2014 Australian science fiction thriller film written and directed by Michael and Peter Spierig. It stars Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, and Noah Taylor. The film follows a temporal agent who travels back in time to stop a bomber.
Predestination was released in Australia on July 31, 2014, and North America on January 9, 2015. It grossed over $12 million worldwide and received positive reviews from critics, who praised the acting, writing, and direction.
Get Out (2017)
English 1h 44m IMDb 
Director: Jordan Peele
Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford
Get Out is a 2017 American horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele. It stars Daniel Kaluuya as Chris Washington, a young black man who visits his white girlfriend’s (Allison Williams) family estate only to discover that they are involved in a sinister plot involving mind control.
Get Out was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $250 million worldwide against its $4.5 million budget. It received rave reviews from critics and was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning Best Original Screenplay.
Cloud Atlas (2012)
English 2h 52m IMDb
Director: Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Stars: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant
Cloud Atlas is a 2012 science fiction film written and directed by the Wachowskis and Tom Tykwer. It stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugo Weaving, Jim Broadbent, and Doona Bae. The film consists of six interconnected stories set in different times and places.
Cloud Atlas was a box office bomb, grossing only $130 million against its $170 million budget. It was also a critical flop, with many reviewers criticizing its length and convoluted plot.
Trance (2013)
English 1h 41m IMDb
Director: Danny Boyle
Stars: James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson, Vincent Cassel
Trance is a psychological thriller written and directed by Joe Ahearne and John Hoge. The movie follows a team of art auctioneers who decide to work with a group of art thieves.
The movie stars James McAvoy, Vincent Cassel, and Rosario Dawson. Being a huge success, the movie grossed over $20 million but has gained mixed reviews from critics.
The Endless (2017)
English 1h 51m IMDb
Director: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
Stars: Aaron Moorhead, Justin Benson, Callie Hernandez
The Endless is a 2017 American science fiction horror film directed, written, and produced by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. It stars Callie Hernandez, Justin Benson, and Emily Montague. The film follows two brothers who return to the cult they escaped from years ago, finding that the cult may have supernatural powers.
The Endless was a critical success but a box office bomb, grossing only $64,000 against its $10 million budget. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing, directing, and acting.
Mr. Nobody (2009)
English 2h 21m IMDb
Director: Jaco Van Dormael
Stars: Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, Diane Kruger
Mr. Nobody is a 2009 science fiction drama film directed by Jaco Van Dormael and starring Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, and Diane Kruger. The film follows a man who is the last mortal on Earth and has the ability to choose his own destiny.
Mr. Nobody was a box office bomb, grossing only $27 million against its $47 million budget. It received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the acting and direction and others criticizing the plot.
Nocturnal Animals (2016)
English 1h 56m IMDb
Director: Tom Ford
Stars: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon
Nocturnal Animals is a psychological thriller movie that was directed by Tom Ford. The movie was written by Amy Adams and stars Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
The movie follows a wife who got a book from her ex-husband. The book ends up giving revenge fantasy vibes. Since the movie’s premier, it has grossed over $50 million.
Last Night in Soho (2021)
English (United Kingdom) 1h 56m IMDb
Director: Edgar Wright
Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith
Last Night in Soho is a psychological horror movie that was directed and written by Edgar Wright. The movie stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Thomasin McKenzie, and Matt Smith. The story stars with a girl who time travels back to 1960. The twist is that she meets her idol singer who is about to die, and tries to save her.
The Matrix (1999)
English 2h 16m IMDb
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Stars: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss
The Matrix is a sci-fi film that stars Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne. The movie follows a computer programmer who discovers he has certain powers. He then fights a rebellion against machines who have already taken over the human world.
The Matrix is one of the most well-known movies and has made over $460 million. Aside from that, it’s won multiple awards and is one of the best action sci-fi films.
Spiderhead (2022)
English 1h 46m IMDb
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, Jurnee Smollett
Spiderhead is a 2022 American science fiction film directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Ehren Kruger, based on the short story “Spiderhead” by George Saunders.
It stars Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, and Tilda Swinton. The film takes place in the future, where two prisoners are used as test subjects for a new drug that allows people to experience other people’s emotions.
Spiderhead was a critical and commercial failure, grossing only $3 million against its $100 million budget. It received negative reviews from critics, who criticized the writing, directing, and acting.
Midsommar (2019)
English 2h 28m IMDb 
Director: Ari Aster
Stars: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, Vilhelm Blomgren
Midsommar is a horror movie that was directed by Ari Aster. The movie stars Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, and Vilhelm Blomgren.
The movie follows a group of people attending a Sweden midsummer festival. The festival seemed fun at first, but later the group finds that there’s more to the festival that’s dark and sinister. Midsommar was a successful movie and has grossed over $50 million and has received plenty of praise for its writing.
Tenet (2020)
English 2h 30m IMDb
Director: Christopher Nolan
Stars: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki
Tenet is a sci-fi movie written and directed by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan. The movie follows a secret agent that uses one word to prevent the next World War. He is forced to travel through time and bend reality to stop a terrorist group that is also time traveling.
The movie stars actors John Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Michael Caine. Famous actresses include Elizabeth Debicki, and Dimple Kapadia. Tenet is a relatively new movie but was a huge success and grossed over $350 million.
Summary
As you can see, plenty of movies can mess with your mind. We’ve listed 25 of the best mind fuck movies. However, there are plenty more out there if none of these suit your tastes!
