Amnesiac (2015) movie poster

Amnesiac

2015 ·1h 30m · ★ 4.6 (163)

The story of a man who wakes up in bed suffering from memory loss after being in an accident, only to begin to suspect that his wife may not be his real wife and that a web of lies and deceit deepen inside the house where he soon finds himself a prisoner.

Why it matters

A claustrophobic psychological thriller that twists identity and trust into a tightening noose of paranoia.

  • Anchored by a committed lead performance that sells every flicker of doubt and fear.
  • Practical set design traps you in the house’s shifting realities, amplifying the sense of imprisonment.
  • For fans of slow-burn mind games like *Buried* and *The Invitation*—less jump scares, more creeping dread.
  • Uneven pacing undercuts tension at times but rewards patience with unsettling reveals about memory and manipulation.

Horror DNA

Gore
0
Slow Burn
50
Psychological
86
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
14
Survival
33

Content Warnings

Dehumanization

Phobia triggers

Tight Spaces

Pairs Well With