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6.9
82/100
Psych Score

Enemy(2013)

Like Shutter Island
Psychological Thriller91 minDirected by Denis Villeneuve
"You never know how your day is gonna turn out."

Why Similar to Shutter Island

Like Shutter Island, Enemy creates psychological horror through identity crisis and the complete breakdown of self-recognition and reality.

82
Psych Score
6.9
IMDb Rating

Enemy

2013•Denis Villeneuve•90 min•R
"I don't think I'm me"

The Experience

A quiet professor discovers his exact double living a different life in the same city. Their obsession with each other fractures reality in disturbing ways. Gyllenhaal's dual performance explores the dark side of identity.

Cast & Crew

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mélanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon

Production Details

Budget: $9 million

Box Office: $3.4 million

Age Rating:R

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PSYCHOLOGICAL COMPLEXITY SCORE

82
PSYCHOLOGICAL INDEX
6.9
IMDB RATING
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTORTION LEVELHIGH

Sophisticated psychological manipulation with advanced reality-questioning elements and identity complexity.

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Narrative Analysis
Discovery(35%)
First Contact(65%)
Obsession(80%)
Truth(95%)
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CINEMATIC DNA

Genre Analysis
Thriller
70%
Mystery
20%
Drama
10%

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FAQ About Enemy

Common questions about Enemy and how it compares to other psychological thrillers like Shutter Island.

What makes Enemy similar to Shutter Island?

Enemy shares Shutter Island's core elements: unreliable narrators, psychological manipulation, identity crises, and shocking plot twists that make you question reality. Both films feature protagonists who may not be who they think they are, creating the same disorienting experience that makes Shutter Island so compelling.

How does Enemy compare to Shutter Island in terms of psychological complexity?

Enemy delivers similar psychological depth through its thriller, mystery approach to reality distortion and identity themes. Like Shutter Island's Leonardo DiCaprio character, the protagonists in Enemy navigate unreliable memories and perceptions that challenge both character and audience understanding.

Who directed Enemy and what connects it to Shutter Island-style films?

Enemy was directed by Denis Villeneuve in 2013. Like Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island, it uses innovative storytelling techniques to explore themes of mental health, identity confusion, and psychological manipulation through atmospheric cinematography and narrative misdirection.

Does Enemy have plot twists like Shutter Island's shocking ending?

Enemy includes psychological twists and revelations that enhance its connection to Shutter Island's style of reality-questioning narrative, though it focuses more on thriller, mystery than shocking plot reversals.

Where can I watch Enemy online?

Enemy streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Hulu, and other major streaming platforms for current availability in your area. The film is often available for rent or purchase on digital platforms like Amazon Video, iTunes, and Google Play Movies.

Does Enemy contain mature content like Shutter Island?

Yes, Enemy contains mature content including nudity, kissing scenes, intimate scenes. Like Shutter Island, it deals with heavy psychological themes and has 12 scenes with mature content that enhance its psychological thriller atmosphere.

What is the IMDb rating of Enemy and how does it compare to Shutter Island?

Enemy has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Shutter Island holds an 8.2/10 rating, and like that film, Enemy is highly rated for its psychological depth, innovative storytelling, and reality-twisting narrative that challenges conventional thriller expectations.

Is Enemy as mind-bending as Shutter Island?

Enemy offers substantial psychological complexity comparable to Shutter Island, though it approaches mind-bending elements through thriller, mystery. Both films reward careful viewing and multiple watches to catch subtle details and foreshadowing.

What themes does Enemy share with Shutter Island?

Enemy explores similar themes to Shutter Island including Duality, Identity Crisis, Obsession. Both films examine mental health, unreliable perception, and the thin line between sanity and delusion in atmospheric, psychological thriller settings.

Should I watch Enemy if I loved Shutter Island?

Absolutely! Enemy is specifically recommended for Shutter Island fans because it delivers the same psychological intensity, unreliable narrator elements, and reality-questioning experience. Both films feature complex protagonists navigating identity crises and shocking revelations that redefine the entire narrative.

About This Collection

Enemy is part of our curated "Top 10 Movies Like Shutter Island" collection, featuring films that excel in psychological complexity, unreliable narration, and reality-twisting narratives. Each movie shares Shutter Island's ability to blur the lines between truth and perception, making them perfect for viewers who enjoy mind-bending psychological thrillers.

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