We recently asked members of our BuzzFeed Community, "If there were an Academy Award for 'Best Movie Plot Twist,' which films would have DEFINITELY won?" and, WHEW BUDDY, they did not disappoint. Here are just a few of the plot twists that would like to thank the Academy:
Also, WARNING: Given the nature of this post, several of the entries contain SPOILERS for their respective films, so please proceed with caution!!!
1. Fight Club (1999)
2. Shutter Island (2010)
3. Gone Girl (2014)
4. Primal Fear (1996)
5. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
6. The Prestige (2006)
7. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
8. Arrival (2016)
9. The Village (2004)
10. The Boy (2016)
11. Frozen (2013)
12. Oldboy (2003)
13. Friday the 13th (1980)
14. The Usual Suspects (1995)
15. Life (2017)
16. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
17. The Game (1997)
18. Atonement (2007)
19. Get Out (2017)
Now it's your turn! What movie plot twist do YOU believe would be honored with the coveted (and completely made up) "Best Movie Plot Twist" Oscar? Share your pick in the comments below, and be sure to follow BuzzFeed Community for a chance to be featured in an upcoming post and/or video!
Some entries have been edited for length and/or clarity.