A great psychological thriller has the power to chill and thrill in equal measure, but only a few from the genre can be considered perfect classics. While horror films are concerned with the external dangers of the world, the psychological thriller takes an inward approach. The mental state of the characters is put under a strain, and nightmarish stories emerge.

Psychological thrillers toe the line between conventional thrillers and horror, and typically adopt the best of both worlds. Suspense is the name of the game, and masterful filmmakers like Alfred Hitchcock and David Fincher have left their distinct stamp on the subversive genre. Though psychological thrillers have been around since the early days of cinema, they have remained shockingly consistent.

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