🔪 Top 10 Psychological Thriller and Comedy Movie Trailers of All Time
Here are two revised “Top 10 Movie Trailers of All Time” lists—one focused on the Psychological Thriller genre and one on Comedy. Each list highlights trailers that left a lasting impression, whether through suspense, mystery, or humor.
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These trailers are haunting, suspenseful, and mind-bending—perfectly teasing narratives of obsession, paranoia, and twisted realities.
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1. The Shining (1980)
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A single shot of an elevator flooding blood. Minimalism, dread, and Kubrick’s control created one of the most chilling teasers ever.
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2. Se7en (1995)
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Dark, grimy atmosphere with cryptic visuals and a chilling voiceover—sets the stage for a disturbing descent into sin and madness.
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3. Black Swan (2010)
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Natalie Portman’s psychological unraveling is teased with surreal imagery, mirrors, and body horror—intensely disorienting.
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4. Gone Girl (2014)
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The eerie use of Elvis Costello’s “She” sets a perfect tone of beautiful unease in this slick, misleading trailer.
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5. Fight Club (1999)
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Edgy, chaotic editing with cryptic narration. The trailer doesn’t spoil the twist but sells a vibe of psychological anarchy.
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6. Silence of the Lambs (1991)
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Polished and disturbing—Anthony Hopkins' chilling calmness dominates a trailer that oozes intelligence and danger.
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7. Memento (2000)
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A disorienting and clever trailer that mirrors the film’s fragmented narrative, inviting you to solve the puzzle.
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8. The Machinist (2004)
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Christian Bale’s emaciated body alone is disturbing. Sparse music and jarring cuts create an atmosphere of paranoia and guilt.
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9. The Others (2001)
Quiet, ominous, and full of suggestion—this trailer doesn’t show much but lingers long after it ends.
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10. Donnie Darko (2001)
Haunting music, cryptic imagery, and an unsettling tone gave this cult classic a trailer that felt like a puzzle in itself.
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🎠Top 10 Comedy Movie Trailers of All Time
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These trailers delivered punchlines, personalities, and sometimes entire cultural movements—in under 3 minutes.
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1. Superbad (2007)
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Raunchy, awkward, and hilarious. McLovin steals the trailer with one ID card, teasing the tone of an instant teen comedy classic.
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2. The Hangover (2009)
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A tiger, a missing groom, and Mike Tyson—this trailer was an absurd mystery and instant hook.
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3. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
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Even the teaser (with totally unused footage) was hilarious. Will Ferrell’s voiceovers and absurd confidence sealed the deal.
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4. Bridesmaids (2011)
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The dress shop scene + plane meltdown in one trailer? A perfect balance of cringe and charm.
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5. Tropic Thunder (2008)
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A parody of movie trailers inside the trailer? Meta, bold, and hilarious—with Robert Downey Jr.’s character instantly iconic.
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6. Step Brothers (2008)
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A perfect clash of man-children, this trailer captured the film’s juvenile chaos with quotable moments galore.
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7. Dumb and Dumber (1994)
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One of the most iconic trailers of the ‘90s, showcasing slapstick gold and Jim Carrey at his peak.
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8. Deadpool (2016)
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Subverted the superhero genre with violent comedy, self-awareness, and over-the-top fourth-wall breaking in the trailer itself.
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9. Borat (2006)
“Very nice!” The trailer’s rapid-fire absurdity and foreigner-in-America chaos made this a must-watch event.
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10. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
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A zombie movie and romantic comedy? The trailer’s dry British wit and genre-bending premise made it unforgettable.