Thriller film endings that have left everything to the imagination

Much of the reason why the “Alien” xenomorph was so scary was because there was no explanation or further information about its origin throughout the story, at least until the sequels arrived. These suspense films are based on that same feeling, with endings that didn’t completely close things off and left everything to the viewers’ imagination.

prisoners

Directed by Denis Villeneuve in 2013, and starring among others Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman, Paul Dano, Viola Davis, ‘prisoners’ It is one of the best suspense movies. of the last decade. The story follows two families struggling to find their kidnapped daughters, while competition from Agent Loki forces them to take risks until they find the truth. Amazon Prime Video available.

enemy

Also by the same Canadian director Denis Villeneuve, and always with Jake Gyllenhaal, ‘enemy’ has one of the most ambiguous endings. It is a university professor who one quiet day decides to watch a film in which the protagonist is identical to him. Obsessed with the actor, the professor gradually intrudes on his life, only to discover a truth that will make him tremble.

The thing

John Carpenter debuted in 1982, ‘The thing’, one of the best horror and suspense movies Starring Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley, David Clennon and TK Carter, the story is set on a science base in Antarctica, where a group of scientists discover a life form that can take over the body of any being. and chase the rest of the crew. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

The lobster

From Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos, starring Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman and John C. Reilly, we have ‘The Lobter’, a story of drama and romance set in a dystopian world. There, singles are taken to a hotel where they are forced to find a partner within 45 days, otherwise they will be turned into animals. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

Shutter Island

While there have been a few times Martin Scorsese has directed a thriller, those have been truly remarkable. Like ‘Shutter Island’, a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio with Mark Ruffalo, where they play two detectives who are sent to an old psychiatric center on a remote island to investigate a series of murders by a fugitive who is still there . Available on Netflix.

Mother!

The story directed by Darren Aronofksy rarely offers an explanation for everything that is happening. ‘Mother’ has one of the most interpretive endings, where the woman, played by Jennifer Lawrence, and her partner, played by Javier Bardem, live in a house away from society, but after the invasion of two guests, more arrive on the spot. tenants who seem to be looking for something. Available on Amazon Prime Video.