8 More Movie Plot Twists So Subtle You Totally Missed Them

But wait, there's ANOTHER twist.

By Jack Pooley /

Buena Vista

Everybody loves a good plot twist, and the best ones tend to sneak up on audiences totally out of nowhere, subverting expectations and making the movie fascinating on repeat viewings.

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But not all twists are made for epic, grand-standing moments, and sometimes writers like to keep their clever reveals a little more low-key.

That's certainly the case with these 8 subtle twists, which scarcely even announced themselves to viewers, and perhaps only years or even decades later have they finally been unearthed.

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But each reveal and rug-pull nevertheless lends crucial context - be it grim, hilarious or simply eyebrow-raising - to their respective film, ensuring you'll never think about them quite the same way again.

With their devastating logic and even occasional confirmation from the filmmakers themselves, these low-key jaw-droppers will let you watch these 8 classic movies in a whole new light.

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So the next time you think you've got a movie totally pegged, maybe take a second look and consider whether you've really covered all the angles...