15 Promising thriller plots with less impressive climax

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Gone Girl (Image via 20th Century Studios)
Gone Girl (Image via 20th Century Studios)

10) Dream House (2011)

Dream House (Image via Universal Pictures, Warner Bros.)
Dream House (Image via Universal Pictures, Warner Bros.)

The movie starts with an intriguing setup. Will moves into a new home with his family, only to discover it was the site of a brutal murder. As he investigates, he learns he might be connected to the crime in ways he doesn’t understand. The tension builds well, but the twist—that Will’s family is dead and he imagined them—feels overdone and drains the suspense. The ending focuses more on tying loose ends than exploring Will’s mental state. A better version could have left his guilt and reality unclear, forcing viewers to question whether he was dangerous or truly a victim.

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Edited by Sugnik Mondal