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11. Perfect Blue (1997) Satoshi Kon’s directorial debut came in the form ofPerfect Blue, an anime film that delves into the psychological effects of fame and fandom. Mima Kirigoe is the lead singer of a popular girl group, but she wants to switch from singing to acting. The resulting backlash causes her to break down and lose both her sense of identity and her grip on reality. And as bad as that is, it gets even worse as Mima becomes the prime suspect when people around her start getting murdered....

11. Sabrina (2018) The Indonesian filmSabrinais a great watch because of its well-executed horror tropes, from jump scares to character designs. The film follows the story of a girl named Vanya (played by Richelle Georgette Skornicki) who plays “Charlie, Charlie” (a divination game similar to Ouija) and calls forth her dead mother’s spirit. While most dolls are creepy just looking at them, the Sabrina doll in this film is way creepier thanks to its uncanny design....

11. Unsane (2018) Steven Soderbergh’s psychological horror movieUnsanefollows Sawyer Valentini, played by Claire Foy, who’s falsely admitted to a mental hospital and kept there against her will. Highland Creek is one of the worst behavioral centers to be held in… because, well, it’s fake. The scheme tricks patients and uses their insurance claims for profit. Without the regulations of an actual insane asylum, Sawyer can be drugged and restrained without mercy....

11. Old (2021) M. Night Shyamalan’s movieOldtakes place on a secluded beach where time runs faster than usual. When a family holiday takes a turn for the worst, a group of strangers become stranded on this beautiful private island, passing out every time they try to leave. A year passes in just 30 minutes on this island. Childhood slips through the kids' fingertips. Old age illnesses catch up to the adults at lightning speed....

11. Temptation of Wife (2008) First on our list is the 2008 series that made us hate traitors:Temptation of Wife(also known asCruel Temptation). It’s your typical rags-to-riches story with a now-rich victim exacting revenge on those who bring her down. Goo Eun-jae (played by Jang Seo-hee) has a husband Jung Gyo-bin (played by Byun Woo-min), who has an affair with Shin Ae-ri (played by Kim Seo-hyung). Ae-ri was a sister-like figure to Eun-jae when they grew up together after she was orphaned due to an accident....