Shutter Island

Shutter Island is one of my all time favourite thrillers, and was made in 2010. It is a drama set in 1954, where U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels is investigating the disappearance of a murderess who escaped from a hospital for the criminally insane and is presumed to be hiding on the remote Shutter Island. As the film unfolds, twist after twist demonstrates to the audience a story which is totally unexpected. The film is directed by Martin Scorsese, and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer and Mark Ruffalo, and is the second film (first released) that DiCaprio and Scorsese have worked together on. The film is one that uses techniques such as suspense, and builds tension from the beginning. There are several red herrings and twists, and the film keeps you guessing right until the end.