The Machinist

The Machinist is a psychological thriller that follows the story of Trevor Reznik, a factory worker who suffers from severe insomnia. As his condition worsens, Trevor becomes increasingly paranoid and hallucinates, causing him to question his own sanity. He is involved in a terrible accident at work, which leads to his coworker losing an arm, and becomes convinced that a mysterious figure named Ivan is out to get him. As Trevor's paranoia deepens, he begins to experience strange occurrences, such as finding cryptic messages on his refrigerator and seeing shadowy figures lurking in the corners of his apartment. He also develops an unhealthy obsession with a prostitute named Stevie and becomes convinced that she is in on the conspiracy against him. Desperate for answers, Trevor sets out to uncover the truth about Ivan and the supposed conspiracy against him. However, as he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers shocking secrets about his own past that threaten to destroy what little remains of his fragile psyche. The Machinist is a gripping thriller that explores themes of insomnia, paranoia, and the blurred lines between reality and delusion. With its atmospheric setting and haunting visuals, this film will keep you on edge until its stunning climax.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Machinist include Murder by Numbers, Memories of Murder, The Lookout, Primer, 28 Days Later, The Departed.

The Machinist was released in theaters on December 3, 2004.