12 Movies That Cleverly Gave Away Their Twists Early

7. Angel's "Promotion" - Hot Fuzz

The Twist

As Sgt Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) follows the trail of murders in Sandford, he eventually tracks the crimes to the cult-like Neighbourhood Watch Alliance (NWA) led by Jim Broadbent's chief inspector (his boss). They've been attempting to preserve the village's image and ensure they don't lose out on Village Of The Year, basically dealing with anyone who threatens their prize.

The Reveal

The film is full of foreshadowing - since Edgar Wright loves a tongue-in-cheek nod to his narratives - but the biggest hint at the film's big twist comes right at the start when Angel is given his job in Sandford. He's "promoted" as his bosses feel threatened by his police record and he complains to his boss (Bill Nighy) suggesting that he can't just make people disappear.

In a hilarious bit of foreshadowing (at least in hindsight), the cop boss says "Yes, I can. I'm the chief inspector." Their conversation is essentially the film's plot.