Reddit Users Pick 5 Films That Fool Us Until the Very Last Minute

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Sometimes you watch a film and you just don't get it — what on earth is going on? The plot seems to hint at something bigger, clues are scattered about, but the picture doesn't come together in your head until the very end. Only in those final minutes does everything fall into place, and you get hit with that perfect "oh, so that's what it was!" moment.

These are exactly the films Reddit users called the most mind-blowing. The list includes the mysterious "The Others," the hit "Lucky Number Slevin," the cult classic "The Usual Suspects," the unsettling "Triangle," and the atmospheric "The Prestige."

The Others

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Fionnula Flanagan, Christopher Eccleston

A woman lives with her two children in an old house. The children suffer from a rare condition that makes sunlight deadly to them. So the house exists in darkness, complete isolation, and strict adherence to rules. But gradually, the woman begins noticing strange things that shatter her understanding of reality.
The Others Trailer
"The shock when it hits you and everything falls into place," writes Redditor maporita.

Lucky Number Slevin

Starring: Josh Hartnett, Lucy Liu, Bruce Willis
Lucky Number Slevin Trailer
A guy named Slevin arrives in New York, but due to a case of mistaken identity, he's taken for someone else. He ends up caught between two crime bosses and forced to play a role he's completely unprepared for.
The movie frequently has plot twists that aren't explained until the finale, and on rewatch, the new context reveals tons of details you didn't even notice the first time through.
Reddit user DarkLink1065

The Usual Suspects

Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro

A crime thriller about five criminals randomly brought together for a heist. After police questioning, they're drawn into a complex scheme orchestrated by the mysterious Keyser Söze. The story unfolds through the account of one survivor, Roger "Verbal" Kint, who reveals a chain of events filled with deception, betrayal, and shocking twists.
The Usual Suspects Trailer
"I came here to say this. Had to watch it twice before it all made sense," shares user relpmeraggy. Others add: "Just rewatched this movie the other day. Still gives me chills."

Triangle

Starring: Melissa George, Liam Hemsworth, Michael Dorman

A group of friends gets caught in a storm and finds refuge on a mysterious ship. But instead of rescue, they face a real nightmare where time and events start repeating, and there's no escape from this endless loop.
Triangle movie trailer
"I LOVE this movie. I love good horror films that make you think, and this movie has everything that's unsettling and genuinely scary on so many levels," writes jamelfree.

The Prestige

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale

Two magicians engage in fierce rivalry, trying to outdo each other in skill and illusions. Their battle for recognition and secrets leads to sacrifices, and the revelation of the ultimate trick becomes a real shocker.
Actors Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale standing in semi-profile in the darkness
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"I've never been so impressed by a movie script. It's not just an unexpected twist. They literally tell you how they're going to fool you, and you still fall for it," admits user FlaccidSWE.

The films on this list share one thing: you can't watch them on autopilot. You need to pay attention to every detail — and only then will the finale truly blow your mind. Earlier on zoomboola.com we told you about 5 lesser-known films that Reddit viewers consider masterpieces.