A debate has emerged over what deserves the title of best plot twist in cinematic history, and many argue that one particular psychological thriller is a strong contender.
Cinema has delivered some unforgettable twists over the years. Personally, one of my favorites is the clever convergence of storylines in Crazy, Stupid, Love—a moment that’s as surprising as it is hilarious, even for someone who isn’t usually drawn to romantic comedies.
But today, we’re not talking about Steve Carell, Emma Stone, or Ryan Gosling. Instead, attention turns to a gripping survival thriller starring Grace Caroline Currey and Virginia Gardner as best friends Becky and Shiloh.
The film follows their journey as they scale a 2,000-foot TV tower to scatter the ashes of Becky’s late husband Dan, who tragically died in a climbing accident. What begins as a heartfelt tribute quickly turns into a harrowing ordeal when the ladder they used to ascend the tower breaks, leaving them stranded at the top—isolated, exposed, and with no way to descend.
The survival thriller follows two friends who climb to the top of an abandoned TV tower (Lionsgate)
And if that isn’t quite tense enough for you, the bag carrying their supplies – including water – falls just out of reach and neither woman can get their phone to work, meaning a simple call for help is also out of reach.
The movie I’m speaking about is, of course, the survival thriller Fall, which was released back in 2022 and left viewers ‘sick to their stomach’.
Posting a clip on Twitter of one part in the film that shows a glimpse of the plot twist, one user captioned it: “One of the most horrifying plot twist in the history of cinema.”
Other social media users were quick to join in on the conversation as one commented: “Didn’t expect that twist at all, total mindgame. Cinema alpha if you ask me.”
Another added: “It was a wild one for sure. Gave me anxiety like a mofo.”
Someone else wrote: “I watched this on an airplane. I don’t recommend watching on an airplane.”
Which garnered a response from one person, who stated: “I need to NOT think about heights at all while I’m flying.”
Meanwhile, another user questioned the physics behind the scene, noting: “Yall have no idea how bright and hot those lights are.
“Mind you, I’ve never worked for a company that built or maintained these towers.”
So let’s detail what the plot twist is then – so if you plan on watching Fall then please heed this warning that there’s a spoiler coming up!
Grace Caroline Currey as Becky in the 2022 psychological thriller (Lionsgate)
As explained by a multitude of commenters on the post, it refers to how Becky’s friend begins talking to her – despite having died earlier in the movie.
“The plot twist is that the friend below her died earlier from falling onto the platform and she’s been hallucinating her alive the entire time,” one user explained.
Another revealed: “The last scene shows the blonde chick is not really there on the platform, meaning the brunette chick has been hallucinating her for some time. THAT is the plot twist.”
Fall is certainly worth a watch, with a score of 6.4 on IMDb and 79 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.