10 most shocking endings ever in movies

Great twist endings are hard to come by. Movies that feature huge twists aren’t uncommon, and they can come in basically any genre, horror included. But films that manage to make those twists work are exceedingly rare.

That’s why it can be so immensely satisfying to see a movie with a shocking ending that actually makes that ending feel earned. The endings on this list hit that mark, not just on their own merits, but also because they make the rest of the movie even better. These shocking endings have stood the test of time, whether they’re three years old or 30 years old.

Warning: This list contains spoilers for every movie featured on it. 

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