The Matrix
Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss
When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.
Why you'll love it
A sci-fi classic that delves into the concept of reality and control, questioning the nature of human perception and freedom.
Oldboy
Choi Min-sik, Yoo Ji-tae, Kang Hye-jeong
After being kidnapped and imprisoned for fifteen years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must track down his captor in five days.
Why you'll love it
A gripping tale of vengeance that involves themes of manipulation and psychological control.
A Clockwork Orange
Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates
Alex DeLarge and his droogs barbarize a decaying near-future.
Why you'll love it
This dystopian film examines the use of psychological conditioning and brainwashing to control behavior.
The Manchurian Candidate
Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey, Janet Leigh
An American POW in the Korean War is brainwashed as an unwitting assassin for an international Communist conspiracy.
Why you'll love it
A political thriller that explores themes of brainwashing and manipulation in the context of Cold War politics.
The Man Who Knew Too Much
James Stewart, Doris Day, Brenda de Banzie
An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.
Why you'll love it
A suspenseful thriller that involves espionage and the manipulation of individuals for political purposes.