Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Examples Of Psychological Thrillers

The Prestige

  • The Prestige (2006) is a psychological thriller directed by Christopher Nolan (Batman trilogy) and boasts and handful of big names; such as Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson and Michael Caine all playing main roles in this film.
    • Set towards the end of the 19th century, it follows the story of two skilled magicians whose rivalry takes a dark turn, and the two use their skill to get in the heads of one another, to attempt to eliminate their nemesis.
    • "In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival magicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences." - Claudio Carvalho - IMDB

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