The Best Movies About Split Personalities
- Brad Pitt, Ed Norton, Helena Bonham Carter
Brad Pitt and Edward Norton deliver mind-bending performances in this iconic film, exploring the depths of a man's psyche through an underground fighting ring. As the protagonist battles his own inner demons, the line between reality and delusion becomes increasingly blurred.
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- Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley
In this psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio plays U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels investigating mysterious occurrences on an isolated island asylum. As he digs deeper into the case, Teddy uncovers truths about his own identity that leave audiences questioning what is real.
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- James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley
James McAvoy delivers a captivating performance as Kevin Wendell Crumb, who suffers from dissociative identity disorder with 23 distinct personalities inhabiting his body. When one of these personas kidnaps three girls, they must navigate each persona to escape their captor in M Night Shyamalan's gripping tale.
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- Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles
Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller features Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), a seemingly mild-mannered motel owner with a dark secret. The chilling tale unravels as Bates' dual personality emerges, leading to shocking twists and unforgettable suspense.
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- John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet
A group of strangers trapped at a desolate motel discover they are connected in more ways than one when they begin getting murdered one by one; John Cusack stars in this thrilling whodunit mystery filled with unexpected twists.
More Identity - Jessica Lange, JoBeth Williams, Tammy Blanchard
Jessica Lange portrays psychiatrist Dr. Cornelia Wilbur treating Tammy Blanchard's Sybil Dorsett through her journey towards healing from childhood trauma-induced multiple personalities; their powerful performances make it both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
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Richard Gere stars as defense attorney Martin Vail who takes on the case of Aaron Stampler (Edward Norton), accused of murder but claiming innocence; courtroom drama meets psychological intrigue in this compelling film debut for Norton.
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- Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
Jack Nicholson shines as Jack Torrance, a writer who slowly descends into madness while working as the winter caretaker of the isolated Overlook Hotel; directed by Stanley Kubrick, this horror classic explores themes of isolation and mental deterioration.
- Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Maria Bello
Johnny Depp plays Mort Rainey, an author haunted by a mysterious figure claiming plagiarism who may or may not be a figment of his imagination; this psychological thriller keeps audiences on edge until its shocking conclusion.
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- Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
Christian Bale's harrowing portrayal of insomniac factory worker Trevor Reznik leads viewers through a twisted journey where reality and hallucination blur together in this dark psychological drama.
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- Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea Duvall
Winona Ryder stars as Susanna Kaysen, committed to a psychiatric institution following her attempted suicide where she meets Angelina Jolie's character Lisa Rowe with sociopathic tendencies; based on true events, it delves deep into the complexities of mental health issues.
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- Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel
Natalie Portman delivers an Oscar-winning performance as Nina Sayers, a ballerina consumed by ambition whose obsession with perfection manifests itself in terrifying ways under Darren Aronofsky’s direction; artistic expression meets psychological horror in this hard-to-forget film.
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- Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman, Lana Turner
This timeless tale explores duality within human nature through Dr. Henry Jekyll (Spencer Tracy) whose experiments unleash his sinister alter ego Mr. Hyde in this chilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's novella.
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- Joanne Woodward, Lee J. Cobb, David Wayne
Joanne Woodward won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Eve White/Eve Black/Jane - three distinct personalities inhabiting one woman's body - navigating their complex existence in Nunnally Johnson’s groundbreaking movie about dissociative identity disorder.
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- Jim Carrey, Renée Zellweger, Chris Cooper
Jim Carrey stars as Charlie Baileygates, a Rhode Island state trooper with split personality disorder whose alter ego Hank wreaks havoc on his life; this comedic romp showcases Carrey's incredible range and physical comedy skills.
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- Robert De Niro, Dakota Fanning, Famke Janssen
Robert De Niro plays David Callaway, a widower trying to protect his daughter (Dakota Fanning) from an imaginary friend who may not be so imaginary after all in this chilling psychological thriller that keeps audiences guessing until the end.
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- Joanne Woodward, Sally Field, Brad Davis
Sally Field gives an emotionally charged performance as Sybil Dorsett, a young woman suffering from multiple personality disorder due to childhood trauma; her journey towards healing is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
- Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Peter Riegert
Jim Carrey brings his signature comedic flair to Stanley Ipkiss's dual life as a mild-mannered bank clerk by day and zany, green-faced superhero by night in this visually stunning and hilariously entertaining film.
- Kevin Costner, Demi Moore, Dane Cook
Kevin Costner stars as Earl Brooks - a loving husband, father, and successful businessman - but also secretly a serial killer guided by an evil alter ego (William Hurt), leading to thrilling cat-and-mouse games between him and Demi Moore’s detective character.
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- Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen, Logan Lerman
Jim Carrey takes on a darker role as Walter Sparrow who becomes obsessed with the number 23 and its connections to his own life; paranoia spirals out of control in this eerie mystery-thriller directed by Joel Schumacher.
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- Fredric March, Miriam Hopkins, Rose Hobart
Fredric March won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Dr. Henry Jekyll whose experiments create the evil alter ego Mr. Hyde in Rouben Mamoulian’s pre-Code adaptation that remains one of cinema’s most memorable takes on Stevenson's classic story.
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- Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law
Matt Damon stars as Tom Ripley, a charming sociopath who manipulates and kills his way through high society in Italy; featuring an all-star cast including Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow, this thriller explores themes of identity and deception.
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- Angelina Jolie, Ethan Hawke, Kiefer Sutherland
Angelina Jolie plays FBI profiler Illeana Scott on the hunt for a serial killer who assumes the identities of his victims in this suspenseful crime thriller that keeps audiences on their toes until its shocking finale.
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Glass
Bruce Willis, James McAvoy, Samuel L. JacksonM Night Shyamalan brings together characters from Unbreakable and Split for an epic showdown between Bruce Willis' David Dunn, Samuel L Jackson's Elijah Price/Mr Glass, and James McAvoy's Kevin Wendell Crumb in this thrilling conclusion to the Eastrail 177 Trilogy.
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- Anthony Hopkins, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith
Anthony Hopkins delivers a chilling performance as Corky Withers/Ventriloquist Dummy Fats – two distinct personalities sharing one body – navigating love triangles, murder plots, and the blurred line between reality and illusion in this psychological thriller directed by Richard Attenborough.
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- John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer
In Brian De Palma's psychological horror film, John Lithgow portrays Dr. Carter Nix - a loving father by day but harboring a murderous alternate personality at night - with chilling intensity; it’s a twisted tale filled with unexpected twists.
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- Moon Geun-young, Im Soo-jung, Yum Jung-ah
This South Korean psychological horror film follows two sisters returning home from psychiatric care only to face their abusive stepmother and supernatural occurrences; it masterfully weaves together elements of family drama, mental illness, and ghostly encounters.
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- Ed Norton, Liv Tyler, Tim Roth
Edward Norton brings depth to Bruce Banner/Hulk as he struggles with anger management issues while fleeing government forces seeking to weaponize his destructive power; action-packed superhero movie meets character study exploring internal battles between man and monster.
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- John Barrymore, Martha Mansfield, Brandon Hurst
The 1920 silent film adaptation masterfully captures this psychological horror tale as it delves into themes of morality, identity, and the struggle between good and evil within oneself. John Barrymore's captivating performance as both characters highlights his versatility as an actor while providing a chilling portrayal of one man's descent into darkness.
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