Split Personality Movies

From David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Meat Loaf, Zach Grenier
Rated R

Fight Club is a 1999 American film directed by David Fincher and starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, and Helena Bonham Carter. It is based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The film follows an unnamed narrator (Norton) who is discontented with his white-collar job. He forms a "fight club" with soap salesman Tyler Durden (Pitt) and they are joined by men who also want to fight recreationally. The narrator becomes embroiled in a relationship with Durden and a dissolute woman, Marla Singer (Bonham Carter). The fight club evolves into an underground organization that begins to terrorize and destroy corporate America. The narrator and Durden form "Project Mayhem," a terrorist group to disrupt the world economy. The group eventually meets its end when the narrator realizes that Durden is an unreliable and dangerous leader. He sets out to save people from Durden's tyranny, ultimately sacrificing his own life in the process. The film ends with a voiceover that expresses the idea that people can find freedom and solace in the chaos of modern life.

From Peter Jackson, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom
Rated PG-13

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the second installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson. In this film, the fellowship of the ring is broken and its members are scattered across Middle Earth. As the forces of Mordor continue to grow in strength and Sauron prepares to attack the human kingdom of Rohan, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) begin their journey to Mordor to destroy the One Ring. Meanwhile, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) join forces with King Theoden (Bernard Hill) of Rohan to protect the kingdom from the advancing Orcs. The two towers of Orthanc and Barad-dur serve as a constant reminder of the looming danger facing Middle Earth. With courage, strength, and friendship, the fellowship fights against the forces of darkness and attempts to restore peace to the kingdom.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin
Rated R

Psycho is a classic 1960 psychological horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on the 1959 novel by Robert Bloch. The film follows Marion Crane, a young secretary who steals a large amount of money from her employer and goes on the lam. After stopping for the night at the eerie Bates Motel, she is murdered by the motel's owner, the disturbed Norman Bates. The rest of the film follows the investigation into her disappearance and the unraveling of the truth behind the Bates Motel and Norman's dark, twisted past. The film features one of the most iconic shower scenes in cinematic history and has gone on to influence countless horror movies since.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley
Rated R

Shutter Island is a psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The movie follows U.S. Marshals Teddy Daniels (DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of an inmate from an isolated mental hospital on Shutter Island. As their investigation progresses, Teddy begins to uncover a sinister plot involving the hospital and its head psychiatrist (Ben Kingsley). As his search intensifies and his grip on reality starts to slip, Teddy discovers the horrifying truth about Shutter Island that could shatter his entire world.

From Ingmar Bergman, starring Bibi Andersson, Liv Ullmann, Margaretha Krook, Gunnar Björnstrand
Rated Not Rated

Persona is a 1966 Swedish psychological drama directed by Ingmar Bergman and starring Bibi Andersson and Liv Ullmann. It follows two women, Elisabet Vogler (Ullmann), a stage actress who has inexplicably stopped speaking, and Alma (Andersson), the nurse taking care of her. Through the course of their interactions, the two women explore questions of identity, the boundaries of the self, and the inner workings of the psyche. The film is Bergman's examination of the inner lives of women, and its dream-like visuals and ambiguous narrative have made it one of the most influential art house films of all time.

From Darren Aronofsky, starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder
Rated R

Black Swan is a psychological thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky, starring Natalie Portman as Nina, a talented ballerina striving for perfection in her performance of the lead in Swan Lake. With an overbearing mother and a stern director, Nina works hard but is constantly struggling to meet their demanding expectations. As opening night approaches, she is forced to compete against a new rival, Lily (Mila Kunis). As the pressure mounts, Nina begins to unravel psychologically, eventually losing all grip on reality and descending into a terrifying nightmare. In her quest for perfection, Nina must confront her deepest fears and ultimately make a difficult decision that will determine the fate of her career and her sanity.

From Gregory Hoblit, starring Richard Gere, Laura Linney, Edward Norton, John Mahoney
Rated R

Primal Fear is a psychological thriller directed by Gregory Hoblit and starring Richard Gere, Edward Norton, Laura Linney, and Alfre Woodard. It is based on the William Diehl novel of the same name. The story revolves around a Chicago defense attorney, Martin Vail (Gere), who agrees to represent Aaron Stampler (Norton), a young altar boy accused of murdering the Archbishop of Chicago. As Vail delves into the case, he discovers that Stampler has dissociative identity disorder, with multiple personalities. Through a series of courtroom revelations and psychological tricks, Vail is able to prove that it was Stampler’s alternate personality that committed the murder, and he is eventually acquitted. However, Vail comes to a shocking realization about his client that changes the entire case. Primal Fear was a critical and commercial success, with Norton being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

From Brad Anderson, starring Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, John Sharian
Rated R

The Machinist is a 2004 psychological thriller directed by Brad Anderson and starring Christian Bale as Trevor Reznik, an industrial machinist who has not slept in a year. Reznik's insomnia and mental state deteriorate as he becomes convinced that he is being tormented by a co-worker. As the story progresses, it is revealed that Reznik's mental and physical state is due to an accident he had caused at work, resulting in the death of a co-worker's son. In a desperate attempt to redeem himself, he sets out to uncover the truth behind his tormentor's identity. In the process, Reznik discovers that he is the victim of an elaborate scheme orchestrated by his co-worker, Ivan, who is seeking revenge for the death of his son. The film culminates in a climactic showdown between Reznik and Ivan, in which the truth of the situation is eventually revealed.

From Sam Raimi, starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe, James Franco
Rated PG-13

From Bruce A. Evans, starring Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, William Hurt, Dane Cook
Rated R

From James Mangold, starring John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, John Hawkes
Rated R

From Nunnally Johnson, starring Joanne Woodward, David Wayne, Lee J. Cobb, Edwin Jerome
Rated Approved

From Jee-woon Kim, starring Lim Soo-jung, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Kap-su, Moon Geun-young
Rated R

From Brian De Palma, starring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, Nancy Allen, Keith Gordon
Rated R

From Chuck Russell, starring Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert, Peter Greene
Rated PG-13

From Brett Ratner, starring Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen
Rated PG-13

From Louis Leterrier, starring Edward Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth, William Hurt
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, starring Jim Carrey, Renée Zellweger, Anthony Anderson, Mongo Brownlee
Rated R

From David Koepp, starring Johnny Depp, Maria Bello, John Turturro, Timothy Hutton
Rated PG-13

From Geoffrey Sax, starring Halle Berry, Stellan Skarsgård, Phylicia Rashad, Chandra Wilson
Rated R

From Brian De Palma, starring John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer, Frances Sternhagen
Rated R

From John Polson, starring Robert De Niro, Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen, Elisabeth Shue
Rated R

From Tom Shadyac, starring Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn, Larry Miller
Rated PG-13

From Ang Lee, starring Eric Bana, Jennifer Connelly, Sam Elliott, Josh Lucas
Rated PG-13

From Patrick Lussier, starring Jensen Ackles, Jaime King, Kerr Smith, Betsy Rue
Rated R