Movies initially draw us in for excitement, allowing us to experience new stories by putting ourselves in someone else's shoes and living through thrilling events that would otherwise be impossible. We crave escapism. However, the purpose of psychological thrillers goes beyond this. Psychological thrillers focus on the inner worlds of heroes and villains whose grasp on reality is dangerously close to unraveling, rather than external adventure and threat. Let's take a closer look at these films that delve deep into the psyche.