10 Hidden Meanings Behind Confusing Horror Movies

10. Triangle

Horror is no stranger to integrating time loops and/or nonlinear plots into its chilling cinematic offerings. The 21st century alone has given us plenty of superb picks, including Last Night in Soho, Timecrimes, Coherence, Totally Killer, and the two Happy Death Day films.

2009’s Triangle is no exception (despite becoming somewhat convoluted by the end).

Triangle’s circular storytelling revolves around a mother named Jess who boards an abandoned ship with friends, only to learn that they’re being knocked off by a mysterious figure who may or may not be one of them from another reality or timeline.

Throughout the runtime, Jess repeatedly experiences déjà vu and events are shown from different perspectives and prior exchanges and occurrences take on new meanings. Naturally, the end result may seem too clever and enigmatic for its own good, especially since it’s difficult to keep track of its irregular continuity and subtle but crucial foreshadowing and clues.

After multiple watches, though, Triangle’s emotional and troubling revelations become more logical and impactful, allowing its meditations on destiny, morality and the consequences of one's actions to overwhelm like a tidal wave.