Psychological thriller conventions

Examples: Inception
                  Donnie Darko
                  The Game
                  Sixth Sense

- Confusing and clever plot
- Mind games
- Possible twist/cliffhanger?
- Questioning reality
- Parallel editing is usually used
- Flashbacks/conflict
- Unpredictable (many possible endings)
- Fake equilibrium 
- Themes are dark and dull
- Unusual heroes (unexpected)
- Big finale
- Build up of tension