Manipulation Movies
GORRIóN ROJO
Gorrión Rojo is a 2018 spy thriller film based on the novel of the same name by Jason Matthews. The story follows a Russian intelligence officer who...
THE PERFECT HOST
In this psychological thriller, a criminal on the run crashes a dinner party and takes the host hostage. As the night unfolds, the tables turn and the...
GONE GIRL
Gone Girl is a psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of marriage and media perception. The story follows Nick Dunne, whose wife,...
MURDER BY NUMBERS
In a small California town, two high school students, Richard and Justin, plan and execute a cold-blooded murder just for the thrill of it. As the...
WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN
We Need to Talk About Kevin is a psychological thriller that delves into the complex relationship between a mother and her disturbed son. The film...
THE FAVOURITE
Set in early 18th century England, 'The Favourite' is a darkly comedic historical drama that explores the intense rivalry between two cousins vying...
SINGLE WHITE FEMALE
Single White Female is a psychological thriller about a woman who advertises for a roommate and ends up with a psychotic doppelganger. The film...
CAPE FEAR
In this psychological thriller, a convicted rapist seeks vengeance on the defense attorney who failed to keep him out of prison. As he terrorizes the...
RED EYE
Red Eye is a 2005 thriller film that follows the story of Lisa Reisert, a hotel manager who is on a red-eye flight from Texas to Miami. During the...
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
Glengarry Glen Ross is a 1992 drama film that follows a group of real estate salesmen in a high-pressure sales office as they struggle to close deals...
BREATHE
Breathe (2014) is a French drama film directed by Mélanie Laurent. It tells the story of Charlie, a quiet and withdrawn teenager, who becomes enamored...
JEAN DE FLORETTE
Jean de Florette is a 1986 French period drama film directed by Claude Berri. It tells the story of a man who inherits land in Provence and faces...
DANGEROUS LIAISONS
In 18th century France, two manipulative aristocrats engage in a dangerous game of seduction and betrayal, leading to tragic consequences for everyone...
EX MACHINA
Ex Machina is a 2015 science fiction psychological thriller that explores themes of artificial intelligence and human consciousness. The film follows...
LOLA
Lola is a 1981 German drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The story follows Lola, a seductive cabaret singer, as she navigates the...
MILLER'S CROSSING
Miller's Crossing is a 1990 American neo-noir gangster film that follows the story of a mob advisor who finds himself caught in a war between two...
THOROUGHBREDS
In 'Thoroughbreds', two upper-class teenage girls in suburban Connecticut rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of growing apart. Together,...
NOTES ON A SCANDAL
Notes on a Scandal is a psychological drama about a veteran teacher who becomes entangled in a scandalous affair with one of her students. As her life...
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
Internal Affairs is a gripping drama about a corrupt cop who is being investigated by an internal affairs officer. The movie explores themes of power,...
THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND
The Last King of Scotland is a gripping drama based on the true story of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his relationship with a young Scottish doctor...
FRACTURE
In the psychological thriller 'Fracture,' Ted Crawford, a wealthy and meticulous engineer, is accused of shooting his unfaithful wife. Assistant...
RED DRAGON
Red Dragon is a 2002 psychological thriller film based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Harris. The story follows FBI agent Will Graham as he...
THE BEGUILED
The Beguiled is a drama film set during the American Civil War, where a wounded Union soldier is taken in by a girls' boarding school in the South. As...
COMPLIANCE
Compliance is a tense psychological thriller based on true events. The film explores the unsettling story of a fast-food restaurant manager who...
THE KILLER INSIDE ME
The Killer Inside Me is a psychological drama film based on the novel of the same name by Jim Thompson. It tells the story of a small-town deputy...
THE SACRAMENT
The Sacrament is a 2013 horror film that follows a group of journalists as they investigate a secretive religious community. When they arrive, they...
REVOLVER
Revolver is a crime thriller film that follows the story of a gambler seeking revenge against a powerful crime lord who double-crossed him. As he...
HARD CANDY
Hard Candy is a psychological thriller that explores the disturbing power dynamics between a 14-year-old girl, Hayley, and a 32-year-old photographer,...
MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE
Martha, a young woman haunted by traumatic memories from her time in a cult, seeks solace and refuge with her estranged sister and brother-in-law. As...
PRIMAL FEAR
Primal Fear is a 1996 American neo-noir crime-thriller film based on William Diehl's 1993 novel of the same name. The story follows a hotshot lawyer...
SNOWTOWN
Based on real events, 'Snowtown' follows the story of a teenager who falls under the influence of a charismatic but dangerous man in a small...
THE HATER
The Hater is a gripping drama that follows a young man who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation as he navigates the dark world of...
HANNIBAL
Hannibal is a psychological thriller film directed by Ridley Scott. The story follows the infamous cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter, who...
BIG EYES
Big Eyes is a biographical drama film that tells the story of artist Margaret Keane and her husband Walter Keane, who took credit for her iconic...
SANCTUARY
Sanctuary is a gripping drama that follows the lives of three siblings as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a dysfunctional family. Faced...
RED SPARROW
Red Sparrow is a 2018 American spy thriller film about a Russian ballerina who is recruited into a secret intelligence service that trains young...
SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror film that follows Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee, as she seeks the help of imprisoned Dr....
I CARE A LOT
A legal guardian who exploits her elderly wards meets her match when a woman she tries to swindle turns out to be more than she first appears. As the...
CRUEL INTENTIONS
Cruel Intentions is a 1999 teen drama film that follows wealthy step-siblings Sebastian and Kathryn as they manipulate and seduce others for their own...
THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
The Silence of the Lambs is a psychological horror-thriller film centered around FBI trainee Clarice Starling, who is tasked with interviewing Dr....
THE GAME
The Game is a 1997 thriller that follows Nicholas Van Orton, a wealthy but emotionally distant investment banker. On his birthday, he receives an...
OPEN WINDOWS
Open Windows is a suspenseful thriller about a man who becomes obsessed with a famous actress and is given the opportunity to spy on her through her...
THE ART OF SEDUCTION
The Art of Seduction is a South Korean romantic comedy film that follows the lives of Min-jun and Ji-won, two expert seducers who are known for their...
WAG THE DOG
Wag the Dog is a satirical comedy that explores the power of media manipulation in politics. When a scandal threatens to derail the President's...
DOGTOOTH
Dogtooth is a thought-provoking Greek film that delves into themes of control, isolation, and the manipulation of reality. It tells the story of a...
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