A well-executed plot twist can turn a good movie into a great one. Audiences love being caught off-guard, and twists often make them want to rewatch the film to catch details they missed the first time. While many twists are telegraphed from the start, these clues only become obvious in hindsight. We asked Graveyard Shift readers to share the plot twists that actually surprised them. Which movies genuinely surprised you too? Comments have been edited for length and clarity.
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The Sixth SenseMoviesFrom Facebook commenterTracy D:
Honestly,The Sixth Sense. I did not see that coming. Like, how did I miss it?
From Facebook commenterSabrina Marie K:
Right? I was shocked. I catch on fast, but not even close with that movie.
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SawMoviesFrom Facebook commenterLana L:
The firstSaw. Nobody saw that coming. I watched it in the theater; the whole audience went crazy.
From Facebook commenterFernanda F:
This twist still shocks me. I know it is coming.
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The PrestigeMoviesFrom Facebook commenterJacob C:
I swear, no one talks about how good this is.The PrestigeChristian Bale and Hugh Jackman duel as magicians while David Bowie plays Nikola Tesla.
The ending got me. It was a twist I did not see coming. It was so good, I watched it again right away. Fantastic film.
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ScreamMoviesFrom Facebook commenterLeslie M:
Scream - I had no idea it featured two killers.
From Facebook commenterJake S:
The twist in the originalScreamis smart. No one expected two killers.
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The OthersMoviesFrom Facebook commenterMax R:
The Others.
From Facebook commenterJess V:
I have never been more blown away by a twist. I immediately rewatched the movie.
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The Usual SuspectsMoviesFrom Facebook commenterJeff B:
The Usual Suspects, of course, but that got everyone, right?
From Facebook commenterApril ‘Williams' M:
One of the best cinematic twists!
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The MistMoviesFrom Facebook commenterJeff R:
Not really a twist, but the ending ofThe Mist.
From Facebook commenterJackie R:
The movieThe Mist. The ending scarred me for life!
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OrphanMoviesFrom Facebook commenterChelsea C:
I definitely have to watchOrphan!! 🤯🤯
From Facebook commenterTara D:
Orphan… never saw it coming!!! I still need to see the prequel.
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The VisitMoviesFrom Facebook commenterJordan W:
The Visit. At first, I thought something happened to the grandparents, like their minds and bodies were taking over and making them act that way.
It never occurred to me they could just be two crazy people.
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DevilMoviesFrom Facebook commenterRhiannon M:
M. Night Shyamalan'sDevil. A strange movie nobody saw. No spoilers on who theDevilis disguised as, but it fooled me. Plus another twist ending after that.
From Facebook commenterScott C:
I love that movie. Great twist at the end. Night always covers every detail. Brilliant!!
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Secret WindowMoviesFrom Facebook commenterCheyanne P:
Secret Window with Johnny Depp. That one threw me for a loop.
From Facebook commenterRyan D:
Such an underrated movie. One of my favorites.
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ArrivalMoviesFrom Facebook commenterAlicia C:
The ending ofArrival. It was so good, and I never saw it coming.
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No Way OutMoviesFrom Facebook commenterTroy W:
No Way Out. Many people probably saw it coming, but I am not good at that, and that is good.
I prefer enjoying the twist.
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The WitchMoviesFrom Facebook commenterAmerica L:
The Witch: Subversion … I do not want to say why, just in case someone wants to watch it (VERY VERY GOOD!), but I did not see the twist coming at all.
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RememberMoviesFrom Facebook commenterLily E:
The movieRemember starring Christopher Plummer. I can almost always guess what happens, but not with this movie.
The ending blew my mind. I never saw it coming. You must see it.
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