The Top Ten Most Confusing Films According To Google
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From convoluted plotlines to ambiguous endings and unconventional storytelling techniques, some movies seem tailor-made to leave you scratching your head.
From confusing classic Shutter Island to the recent mystifying smash hit The Menu, Joshua George, the founder of ClickSlice, explores the films that left audiences bewildered.
Which Movies Left The Audience Bamboozled?
| Rank | Movie | Monthly Google Search Volume | IMDb Rating |
| 1 | The Menu | 4300 | 7.2 |
| 2 | Talk to Me | 2100 | 7.1 |
| 3 | It Snows In Benidorm | 1700 | 5.3 |
| 4 | Triangle of Sadness | 1400 | 7.3 |
| 5 | Run Rabbit Run | 1200 | 5.1 |
| 6 | Shutter Island | 1200 | 8.2 |
| 7 | The Platform | 1200 | 7 |
| 8 | Bull (2021) | 1100 | 6.5 |
| 9 | Saltburn | 1000 | 7 |
| 10 | The Equaliser 3 | 1000 | 6.8 |
The Menu
Director: Mark Mylod
Joshua explains, ‘Mark Mylod’s “The Menu” offers a satirical take on the culinary world, following a group of wealthy elites at an exclusive restaurant. However, its intricate plot and shifting perspectives can leave audiences bewildered as they try to unravel the mystery behind the characters’ motivations.’
Talk to Me
Director: Kasi Lemmons
Kasi Lemmons’ biographical drama “Talk to Me” chronicles the life of radio DJ Petey Greene. However, its nonlinear narrative and unconventional storytelling techniques have left some viewers disoriented as they have to piece together the fragmented story of Greene’s rise to fame.
It Snows In Benidorm
Director: Isabel Coixet
“It Snows In Benidorm” intertwines multiple storylines, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. Joshua says, ‘As the characters navigate themes of love, loss, and redemption, the film’s dreamlike sequences and enigmatic ending leave viewers pondering its deeper meaning.’
Triangle of Sadness
Director: Ruben Östlund
“Triangle of Sadness”, directed by Ruben Östlund, offers a satirical exploration of the fashion industry and human vanity. The film’s non-linear structure and surrealistic elements contribute to its perplexing nature, leaving viewers pondering the meaning behind its symbolic imagery and disjointed narrative.
Run Rabbit Run
Director: D.K. Goyer
Director D.K. Goyer’s psychological thriller “Run Rabbit Run” follows a young woman as she navigates a surreal dreamscape filled with hidden dangers. As the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, viewers are left questioning the true nature of the protagonist’s journey, and what exactly she achieved.
Shutter Island
Director: Martin Scorsese
Joshua says, ‘With its famously confusing ending, Martin Scorsese’s psychological thriller “Shutter Island” has a mind-bending narrative and intricate plot twists that have been confusing viewers for over ten years.’ Set in an asylum for the criminally insane, the film follows a U.S. Marshal as he investigates the disappearance of a patient. However, as the story unfolds, reality blurs and the audience is left questioning what is real and what is delusion.
The Platform
Director: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
“The Platform” takes audiences on a dystopian journey where prisoners in a vertical prison are fed via a descending platform. As the film delves into themes of inequality and human nature, its ambiguous ending and allegorical storytelling leave viewers grappling with its deeper implications.
Bull (2021)
Director: Annie Silverstein
Annie Silverstein’s “Bull” explores the bond between a troubled teen and a retired bull rider. The film’s raw realism and understated narrative style contribute to its ambiguity, leaving viewers free to interpret the characters’ motivations and the film’s ultimate message.
Joshua remarks, ‘As viewers, we embrace the challenge of deciphering the complexities, finding beauty in the ambiguity and revelling in the lingering mysteries left by these thought-provoking creation
