The Machinist

2004 Brad Anderson 1h 42m
Thriller Drama

Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.

Cast

Christian Bale Trevor Reznik
Jennifer Jason Leigh Stevie
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón Marie
John Sharian Ivan
Michael Ironside Miller
Lawrence Gilliard Jr. Jackson
Reg E. Cathey Jones
Anna Massey Mrs. Shike

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with The Machinist

Shutter Island 2010
Unreliable minds, unreliable realities. Trust nothing you see. Watch as a double feature
Insomnia 2002
Guilt-fueled insomnia. Two films about men who cannot sleep because their conscience will not let them. Watch as a double feature
Jacob's Ladder 1990
Guilt manifesting as reality breakdown. Two films about men whose minds punish them for something they cannot remember. Watch as a double feature
Fight Club 1999
Minds splitting under pressure. Two films about men whose psychological damage creates entire other people. Watch as a double feature

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