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«Game“- a psychological thriller with an interesting and unpredictable plot. The protagonist of the film is Nicholas Van Orton. This is a successful businessman who has long had problems in relations with his wife and younger brother. Soon Nicholas has a holiday, his 48th birthday. The closer the celebration, the more often Orton remembers his father, who on the day of his 48th birthday made a jump from the roof of his own mansion.
The younger brother asks Nicholas for a meeting, he gives him a gift – a certificate for participation in the “Game”. Conrad says that his brother should definitely play this game, because it will change his life. Nicholas decides to participate. Conrad’s promise begins to come true…
Great thriller. Most of the viewers who watched it think so. By the way, there are not so many films of this format, they are all collected in our article. Below is a rating of films similar to The Game (1997).
10 Outside/myself (2015)
Professor Albright, the most brilliant scientist, he knows how to defeat death. Now the consciousness of a dying person, his soul can be transferred to another body, which was created by genetic engineering specialists. Of course, this is a very expensive pleasure, so few people can afford it.
The protagonist of the moviebeside myself» Damian Hale finds out that he doesn’t have much left. Cancer of the last stage. He decides to take every opportunity and accepts Albright’s offer.
The operation is successful, but life in a new body does not please the businessman. He is haunted by hallucinations. Damian soon realizes that this is not just a side effect, but someone else’s memories…
9. Spanish Prisoner (1997)
The protagonist of the moviespanish prisoner» Joe Ross is an employee of a large corporation. He has a hobby, he likes to invent different things. One such invention interested the company’s management, as it could bring huge profits and turn the world market into an “obedient puppet.” Joe doesn’t like that prospect. He does not want to lose his invention.
The authorities use various methods to find out Joe’s secret. The man, in turn, understands that his life is in danger. Large companies start a war, and the reward in it is the invention of Ross.
8. Stay (2005)
Student Henry has big mental problems. He is tormented by visions and voices, he is able to predict the future.
Sam Foster is a psychiatrist, he wants to help the young man. Moreover, the guy told him about his plans: on the upcoming Saturday exactly at midnight, he wants to commit suicide.
Sam will have to do a lot of work, he will plunge into the world of Henry’s illusions in order to understand what is happening to him. More than once they will have to balance on the verge of life and death.
Viewers may have many questions. At first, the film will seem incomprehensible and confusing, but the final “Stay‘ will answer all your questions.
7. Mulholland Drive (2001)
«Mulholland Drive”is the work of director David Lynch, he even wrote the script for this film himself. It brought him a resounding success and was named the best film of the first decade of the XNUMXst century.
This is the story of two girls. Young actress Betty discovers a young woman in her aunt’s apartment. She remembers nothing of her past life, not even her name.
Betty is not one of those who can pass by someone else’s grief. She extends a helping hand to Rita (this name was chosen by her new acquaintance). Together, the girls will try to find at least something that will help Rita remember who she used to be…
6. 13 sins (2014)
Elliot Brindle is going through hard times. He is fired from his job, his debts are mounting, and he also has to take care of his sick brother. The upcoming wedding with your girlfriend is also not happy – there is no money for the celebration fee.
When he is offered to become a participant in a game where you can win a large amount, the man agrees without any hesitation. The conditions are simple, you need to complete 13 tasks, for each a monetary reward is awarded. Only the one who reaches the end will be able to receive a prize.
The first task is not at all difficult to complete, but Elliot soon realizes that he has fallen into a trap. 13 tasks is nothing but 13 sins, which he is offered to make …
5. Unknown (2001)
Martin Harris comes to Berlin for a conference. During a taxi ride, he gets into a car accident. When the man comes to, he realizes that he has partially lost his memory. All his papers have also disappeared.
After treatment, Martin goes home, but there he is in for a surprise. His identity has been assigned unknown man. Not even his own wife recognizes Harris. The situation is complicated by the fact that someone is encroaching on Martin’s life.
He has no choice but to try to figure it all out. He drives back to Berlin and tries to find the woman who was driving the taxi. Martin hopes she can help him…
4. The Tourist (2010)
Elise is a young woman, a real beauty. Her lover Alexander Pierce committed a major robbery two years ago, and now the police are after him. The girl is also being followed, so the detectives hope to get on Pierce’s trail. Alexander changed his appearance with the help of plastic surgery and it is not possible to find him.
Soon Eliza receives news from her beloved. He gives her instructions. Eliza must go to Venice and find a guy there who looks like Alexander in terms of build. An easy way to confuse the cops and buy time. Eliza is on this mission. Her “victim” is tourist named Frank…
3. Gone Girl (2014)
Nick and Amy are married. Today is their 5th wedding anniversary. In the morning, Nick leaves on business, and when he returns, he finds that his wife is missing. He understands that she was kidnapped, as the house is a mess and traces of a struggle.
Nick soon becomes the prime suspect. The police find a lot of evidence that speaks of his involvement in the kidnapping. The detectives manage to figure out that the relationship between Nick and his disappeared wife have long been spoiled.
Nick has a mistress, and he even wanted to get a divorce. The man must find Amy to prove his innocence. Nick begins his own investigation…
2. Remember (2000)
The protagonist of the movieRemember» Leonard Shelby recently experienced a tragedy. His wife is killed, and the police never found the culprit.
After a severe head injury, Leonard cannot remember the events that happened 15 minutes ago. Despite this feature, the man hopes to find the murderer of his wife and punish him.
He has to write down everything that happened to him. He has assistants whom Lonard doesn’t trust. Will he be able to accomplish what he set out to do?
1. Oldboy (2003)
Korean businessman Oh Dae-soo gets into an ugly story. Alcohol played a cruel joke on him, and now he is in the police station. He was arrested for petty hooliganism. Joo Hwan’s close friend picks him up from the police station, but Oh Dae Soo never makes it home.
A man is kidnapped and placed in a cell in a private prison. He is to spend 15 years there. The only connection to the outside world is the TV. On another news release, Oh Dae-soo learns that he is the prime suspect in the murder of his wife. The woman is dead, and traces of Oh Dae Soo are found in the house.
The protagonist of the movieOldboyHe knows that he is not capable of this, but he has no chance to justify himself. No lawyer, no court hearings, no sentence, just a windowless room and loneliness…