When you hear the term ‘plot twist’, many famous films come to mind that have deployed the technique with astronomical success. We’re all familiar with the likes of Fight Club, The Sixth Sense, Shutter Island, and Oldboy, to name only a few, but there are so many more that never seem to see the light of day compared to the ones previously mentioned.
Plot twists are risky. They can make or break the reception and overall memorability of literature and media, especially in movies. So, if that unexpected change in direction or outcome is actually expected by the audience through poor setup or execution, it can leave a sour taste in your mouth as the game is given away. However, if said setup and execution are done well, there’s nothing like it on the big screen as that shock factor can only be experienced once, so savour it.
With that in mind, the following ten films all deliver on that front and exhibit differing yet delicious plot twists. Some you may have seen coming and some you won’t have, but you can appreciate the journey and destination regardless.
Is this a predictable plot twist? Yes. Is this supposed to be a predictable plot twist? Also, yes.
However, it was necessary for an abundance of reasons, the utmost being that it acted as the accelerant for the charming yet chilling David (wonderfully portrayed by Michael Fassbender) and his quest for further death and destruction to proceed as planned.
Prometheus and Alien: Covenant aren’t perfect by any means, but they’re almost certainly underrated. The latter began to incorporate more bloodshed, chaos, and subsequent carnage that fans of the original films could relate to.
With multiple Covenant crew members slain and various ‘Morphs’ conquered, normality is seemingly restored as Katherine Waterston’s Daniels is safely secured for cryogenic slumber by Walter… or is she?
Said ‘Walter’ is revealed to be none other than his villainous predecessor, David.
Although occurring off-screen, there’s a probable chance that the American android met what only one could describe as a grisly demise at the hands of his fellow Weyland-Yutani subservient.
It may not be the most earth-shattering twist you’ve ever seen, but Fassbender’s fabulous performance exhibits just the right amount of nuance that blurs the lines perfectly between the conspicuous and inconspicuous.
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