Top 10 Movies That Will Make You Paranoid

#10: “Paranormal Activity” (2007)

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With a “found footage” premise, this spook-tacular film was designed to inspire what we’re calling TGF, or Theater Ghost Face. You know…THIS? After a San Diego couple experiences rumblings and mumblings around their new home, you might say their life gets flipped upside down. As if it’s not frightening enough to imagine a ghost lurking around the corner, it’s even more disturbing to discover that a loved one has been possessed. “Paranormal Activity” reminded everybody that ghosts could be waiting to snatch you up and toss you around the room like a ragdoll when and where you least expect it.

This Eli Roth horror flick instantly cancelled Euro trip plans for the would-be American adventurers of the world – as did “Taken” 3 years later. Life was great for college buddies Paxton and Josh, but their Sexy Time adventures came to a halt once a crazy Dutchman approached them for…“business.” Remember Mojoholics, be cautious of kind people across the world, because they just might ultimately drill holes in your chest and break your heart. This could very well be one of the painful realities of hostel life; the inevitable torture sessions. But have fun while you can.

#8: “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984)

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If you thought pulling an all-nighter to study for exams was stressful; it’s nothing compared to the sleepless nights this scarred and clawed serial killer will inspire. Meet Freddy Krueger, THE nightmare of “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” who will literally haunt your dreams. In Wes Craven’s classic horror film, a group of Ohio teenagers learns to leave on both their clothes and the lights, so that Freddy doesn’t ravage their dreams. Who needs sex ed class when you have Mr. Krueger to remind promiscuous teenagers that dreams and sex can be deadly?

#7: “Funny Games” (2007)

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Here’s a suggestion: if strangers enter your house and disrespect you, make sure they leave before the family dog is killed. In Michael Haneke’s disturbing remake of his own Austrian film, Mom, Dad and little Georgie attempt to enjoy some family time together, but a couple of ominous comedians turn their home into a stand-up special from hell. We won’t go into detail but let’s just say there are golf clubs and a deadly game of tag involved. When all was said and done, moviegoers learned that vacation preparation means planning for potential intruders – especially at lakeside homes. The American couple from “The Strangers” also learned this the hard way while vacationing at their remote summer house.

This Debbie Downer of a film starred Ryan Reynolds inside a dark, dark coffin...in Iraq. That’s right, the American truck driver couldn’t be buried alive domestically, it had to be in the Middle East. Armed with only a flashlight, lighter, a flask (thank God), a pen, a phone and glorious glow sticks, Paul Conroy must either decide to get drunk and call it a life or find his way out of the darkness. Hmm…what do you do? Watch the latest WatchMojo clip and THEN make a phone call? So many options. Just don’t ever leave home or you could be buried alive.

#5: “The Conversation” (1974)

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Released during the “Watergate” scandal but not IN RESPONSE to the “Watergate” scandal, “The Conversation” chronicled the devastatingly boring lifestyle of a surveillance expert and the San Francisco couple he’s creepin’ on. Harry Caul likes jazz but doesn’t like human contact. He’ll listen to your conversation but will sweat profusely if his ethics are questioned. Uh, did we mention this film WASN’T in response to “Watergate?” Even though director Francis Ford Coppola swore that 1966’s “Blow-Up” inspired the film, he believed audiences felt the subject matter was too similar to the presidential scandal to ignore. While Coppola ended up losing the Best Picture Oscar for this film that year to himself, “The Conversation”’s legacy is secure because Harry Caul’s paranoia rubbed off on us all.

#4: “Final Destination” (2000)

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It’s been said that no one gets out of life alive, and in “Final Destination” Death reigns supreme after aparanoid traveler envisions his own demise. One by one, his unsuspecting friends are picked off by the Big D and it all began with a field trip to Paris. Sidenote: in the movies, nothing good happens when high school kids travel to Paris, so why even bother? “Final Destination” led travelers to question their own decision-making and notice all the small things that could potentially make life miserable. The lesson: school, culture and travel are bad, bad things.

#3: “The Truman Show” (1998)

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Oh hey, Truman Burbank… Did we mention that your entire life is a SHAM? In Peter Weir’s “The Truman Show,” Jim Carrey stars as the unsuspecting title character who enjoys life on a Los Angeles soundstage. He was born into the figurative hands of a corporation, which broadcasts his entire life – repeat ENTIRE life – to all of Earth. Keep that in mind, Mojoholics. As a film that preceded the outstanding cultural gems that are reality TV shows, “The Truman Show” made viewers check for cameras at home and question their entire existence. Maybe we’re all living on a grand stage?

Here’s a film that will make you think you’re allergic to everything and possibly inspire a life of seclusion. It all started with a Minnesota woman and her voracious sexual appetite, as Gwyneth Paltrow’s character enjoyed more than just a little Hong Kong during a business trip. What happens? The entire world DIES, or at least all of our favorite movie stars do, which is kind of the same thing. Steven Soderbergh freaked out the entire world with “Contagion” and probably made 70 percent of the population gluten-free. Don’t ask. It’s real. Contagion is coming. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. - “The Matrix” (1999) - “Gone Girl” (2014) - “Nineteen Eighty-Four” (1984) - “White Noise” (2005) - “The Sixth Sense” (1999)

It doesn’t matter where you swim, it doesn’t matter what body of water you’re in – JAWS will swallowyou whole. Well, at least that was the general vibe we got from the release of Steven Spielberg’s horrifying film. We were all born to skinny dip, but “Jaws” ruined everything by making us afraid of bloodthirsty sharks. Even those poor bastards in Minnesota thought Jaws was roaming their land of10,000 Lakes. Now that’s just a damn shame. Screw you, Jaws. You’re not real…you’re not real (*crying*). Do you agree with our list? What is your favorite Movie That Will Make You Paranoid? For more mind-blowing Top 10s published daily, be sure to subscribe to WatchMojo.com.