10 Movies To Keep Your Mind Occupied During This Home Quarantined Period

This Coronavirus Pandemic has not only left us scared, anxious and emotionally dis-balanced but also really, really, (REALLY) Bored. I am guessing many of you are wondering what you can do during this time of quarantine ( Me Too). Don't worry, I shall help you out of your boredom. So here presenting 10 Movies That Will Occupy Your Mind During This Period :

1. ZODIAC 2007 ( IMDb Rating:7.7)

Based on the pursuit for the serial killer who terrorized Benicia, Vallejo, Napa County and San Francisco, terming himself as "The Zodiac", this mystery thriller by director David Fincher is bound to make you search the internet for answers of questions like " Who is Zodiac?" " What happened to Zodiac?". This movie will increase your thirst to know more about this serial killer after you watch it. For the ones who still didn't understand, these incidents as well as this person is REAL. (Not even kidding.)

2. KAUN 1999 ( IMDb Rating:7.8 )

One of the most out of the box Bollywood film till today, Kaun tells the story of a lonely girl in a large house, watching T.V. where it's announced that a killer is on run. Suddenly the doorbell of her house is rung by a needy kind  of crazy salesman, who convinces her to let him in, only to behave weirdly afterwards. What happens next? The unexpected. To know which you should definitely watch this film directed by Ram Gopal Varma and written by Anurag Kashyap. ( Great combination isn't it? )

3. DUNKIRK 2017 ( IMDb Rating:7.9 )

Showcasing the miserable, desperate and horrific condition of soldiers, this war film written and directed by Christopher Nolan is set at the time of the Dunkirk evacuation of soldiers during World War 2. This movie is about survival and struggle and how even soldiers who are out there at war desires to live. Watching this film could possibly be of help to people who glorifies war, as no matter who wins, War is followed by devastation, sorrow and misery.

4. WILD TALES 2014 ( IMDb Rating:8.1)

Written and directed by Damián Szifron, this Spanish black comedy anthology film show us how desperate times calls for desperate measures ( even if that's not what you planned ) and how many of us crack and break at those times. This movie comprises of 6 different short Tales linked by the theme of violence, corruption and vengeance. Probably it's one of those movies that makes you question your own self.

5. SHUTTER ISLAND  2010 ( IMDb Rating:8.1)

Depicting the story of the time when a U.S. Marshall and his new partner are summoned at the AsheCliff Hospital for criminally insane on the Shutter Island for investigating the disappearance of  one of their most dangerous patients, this movie forces you to keep your eyes glued to the screen ( literally!). This neo-noir psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese, based on a novel of same name by Dennis Lehane, always confuses you no matter how many times you watch it. Warning: You won't be able to blink.

6. DRISHYAM 2015 ( IMDb Rating:8.2)

Most of us are willing to do anything and everything when it comes to protect our loved ones and so does the man in this movie. This beautiful yet thrilling drama film directed by Nishikant Kamat and written by Jeethu Joseph is about the love one has for their families as well as the selfish nature of human beings which unveils itself when time comes.

7. ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND 2004 ( IMDb Rating:8.3)

While most of us have relationship issues, this beautiful science-fiction romantic drama film which is a perfect blend of human emotions showcases us that love need not be perfect. Directed by Michel Gondry and written by Charlie Kaufman revolves around a couple who undergo a medical therapy when their relationship begins to stale only to realise - What a loss to spend that much time with someone, only to find out she's a stranger. 

8. A SEPARATION 2011 ( IMDb Rating:8.3)

This simple and sweet Iranian drama film written and directed by Asghar Farhadi depicts the life of a middle-class couple undergoing a separation for their difference of opinion about the future of their teenager daughter, who struggles to keep up with both of them. From this movie you will definitely feel that how not mending simple issues at initial stages leads to something unpleasant, because you can never know what the future holds for you.

9. FIGHT CLUB 1999 ( IMDb Rating:8.8)

Though the first rule of Fight Club is You do not talk about Fight Club, I'm going to defy that just for you guys ( Cheesy I know) . Yet another masterpiece by director David Fincher, this psychological thriller is based on the novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The film shows how a casual encounter between a insomniac office going man and a soap salesman result into the formation of the Fight Club, which is followed by a series of unexpected events. Trust me when I say , after the movie ends you'll be like " WHAT!?"

10. INCEPTION 2010 ( IMDb Rating:8.8)

Another extraordinary movie written and directed by none other than Christopher Nolan, this science-fiction action film makes you want to question the reality ( It Really Does!) . This showcases the life of a thief who steals information through a dream-sharing technology and is given a mission of planting an idea on the mind of a business tycoon. Sounds complicated ? Well, it is. "Inception" will leave you will multiple doubts making you watch the movie again and again. It is Highly Contagious, just like an Idea ( If you know, you know. :) )

These were a few suggestions from this side. Hope you liked it! Comment if you have any suggestions for me :) Thank You!