5 Psychologically Thrilling 20-Minute Short Films To Watch

20-Minute Psychologically Thrilling Short Films

Kriti

What if your thoughts couldn’t be trusted? Kriti begins with what feels like a typical therapy session but quickly spirals into something far more unsettling. Manoj Bajpayee plays a disturbed man discussing his new girlfriend, Kriti, with a psychologist played by Radhika Apte. But things aren't what they seem.

"Is Kriti even real?" is the question that will haunt you until the very end, and maybe even beyond it. With powerful performances and a jaw-dropping twist, Kriti is a psychological ride you won’t forget.

Tenth Race

Pankaj Tripathi leads this sharp, fast-paced thriller where four men attempt what they believe is the perfect crime. In the Tenth Race, strategy and risk fuel the tension as the group tries to outwit the system.

However, as their plan begins to unravel, chaos takes over. The thrill is in watching things fall apart. Their plan is flawless until everything spirals out of control, and that’s when the story grips hardest.

Raah

Raah is a slow burn that gets under your skin. Two strangers share a car ride, each hiding something. One of them is a murderer, but who?

With minimal dialogue and intense silences, this film keeps you guessing till the final frame. We love a good open ending, until it haunts us for days, and Raah delivers just that, a creepy ambiguity that lingers.

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Rashq

Rashq centres around a businessman accused of murdering his wife. As he tells his side of the story, viewers are pulled into a psychological maze where truth is anything but simple.

Prepare for a serious mind game, as the narrative constantly shifts and distorts. The film plays with perspective so skillfully that you're never quite sure what to believe.

El’ayichi

Blending dark humour with horror, El’ayichi explores the ultimate nightmare, being stuck with your spouse even after death. Nimrat Kaur delivers a standout performance as a woman trapped in a toxic relationship, with a twist that makes it chilling.

Imagine being stuck with someone... forever and ever. This short film manages to be bizarre, funny, and deeply unsettling all at once.

If you're craving quick, mind-bending stories that stay with you, these short films are must-watches.

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