7 Best Gaslighting Movies of All-Time!

The term “Gaslighting” might sound intimidating, but it’s not. The term refers to a concept where the victim is being manipulated to be wrong or going insane and crazy by another person which is not the scenario in real. However, the manipulator is fully aware of the situation and that the case is different in reality. Here is a list of gaslighting movies which can blow off your mind, increase your heartbeat, and give you goosebumps.

Best Gaslighting Movies To Watch

1. Midsommar

One of the best Gaslighting Movies directed by Ari Aster which features a highly toxic bonding of Dani, played by Florence Pugh with a man named Christian. The guy keeps on blaming his partner and kept on making her feel guilty. Eventually, he made Dani believe that she is at fault for seeking support after her parent’s demise.

2. Mother!

This is a great movie that features Jennifer Lawrence as a mother. Her character has been portrayed as if everybody around her makes her believe that she is at fault and is responsible for committing a lot of wrongdoings.

3. Unsane

This movie is directed by Steven Soderbergh which well describes the plight of a woman who without her consent is forced to admit to a psychiatric care institution. People around keep on trying to convince and persuade her that she has indeed gone insane and crazy in real. However, what’s the truth? It’s still ambiguous! Watch the movie to find out!

4. Rosemary’s Baby

How intensely do you believe that old is gold? This movie is from 1968 and hasn’t lost its charm yet! The movie portrays a pregnant woman who is confused about her baby. She thinks that something is wrong with the baby and it’s troubling her a lot. However, she tries to convince herself that everything is okay. Finally, the truth is revealed! Watch to know of your own!

5. The Girl On The Train

This is a Netflix Movie released in 2021. The protagonist of the film is an ex-lawyer. The lady struggles a lot with life ahead and eventually tries to come back to her previous partner. However, she lost the ability to judge and analyze as she was psychologically abused by her ex-partner.

6. Possession

This another one of the best Gaslighting Movies portrays two brothers who met with an accident and got injured severely. Following regaining consciousness, one brother tries to convince his sister-in-law or brother’s wife that they have exchanged bodies.

7. Gaslight

This movie was released in 1944 and it well describes the origin of the term “gaslighting” and its concept. This movie features a couple Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman who is in the lead roles in the movie. Charles Boyer, the husband, manipulates his wife, Ingrid Bergman that she is slowly becoming insane. This movie has been adapted from a 1940 movie and a play of the same title.