10 films whose endings came as a complete surprise to viewers (11 photos)

In our daily lives, sometimes there are not enough strong emotions and vivid impressions. The film industry is always ready to provide exciting thrillers and detective stories for such occasions.





We looked at reddit and collected the most discussed films that will tickle your nerves not only with an intricate plot, but also with the ending of the whole story. The most interesting thing is that the ending of each film in this collection is unique and unpredictable in its own way.

"Seven" (1995)



Neo-noir Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey in the thriller about the seven deadly sins. The ending is clearly planned by the director, but for the viewer, accustomed to the characters and confused by the detective story, it comes as a complete surprise.

"The Others" (TV series 2018)





A mystical thriller with Nicole Kidman, which won eight Goya Award nominations.

"The Departed" (2006)



The very concept of the film can be intriguing: two best graduates of the police academy find themselves on opposite sides of the barricades, where one is a secret agent of the mafia, and the second is a police agent embedded in the gang.

My parents were completely baffled by this movie.

"The Scam" (1973)



Despite the comedy genre, this film also copes with the detective-criminal side very well.

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)



Despite the well-known ending, which is often referenced in pop culture, many still remember the words that struck them the first time: “I am your father.”

My father stopped the VHS tape at 10 minutes into A New Hope to tell five-year-old me, “It will help you understand the movie to know that the guy in the black suit is Luke’s father.”

"The Sixth Sense" (1999)



A mystical drama about a child psychologist (Bruce Willis) and a boy who suffers from the gift of seeing the dead. The film is on IMDb's list of best horror films.

"Donnie Darko" (2001)



"Donnie Darko" was unexpected from the first to the last minute.

"Prestige" (2006)



Rival illusionists destroy everything in their path, trying to solve the riddle of each other's tricks, and the viewer tensely guesses with them.

"Psycho" (1960)



This selection could not do without Hitchcock. Social media users unanimously declare that this is a classic with an original ending, especially for its time. They also include the thriller “Birds” here.

"Primal Fear" (1996)



Guilty or not? A lawyer (Richard Gere) has to acquit a young guy (Edward Norton) accused of a serious crime. Interesting fact: this was Edward Norton's first acting job, where he played the main character.

This is his first acting role. I remember and am amazed again. There are very few such breakthrough debuts!