Action/Thriller
* The Sixth Sense (1999): The reveal that Malcolm Crowe is a ghost is incredibly shocking, and the implications for both him and his young patient are left hanging.
* The Usual Suspects (1995): The identity of "Keyser Soze" is unveiled, but with a twist that leaves the audience questioning everything they just saw.
* The Empire Strikes Back (1980): Darth Vader's iconic revelation, "Luke, I am your father," leaves audiences reeling and desperate for answers.
* The Matrix (1999): Neo chooses the red pill, entering a world where the truth of reality is questioned. The film ends with him choosing to fight against the machines, but the ultimate outcome is unclear.
* Mad Max: Fury Road (2015): The film's exhilarating escape from Immortan Joe ends with a glimmer of hope, but the future of the wasteland remains uncertain.
Horror
* The Silence of the Lambs (1991): Clarice Starling escapes from Hannibal Lecter's trap, but the film ends with her admitting that she "always gets him on the phone," suggesting that Lecter might still be able to exert his influence.
* The Exorcist (1973): The final scene with Regan's demonic possession seemingly defeated, but with a hint of ambiguity that leaves a lasting unsettling feeling.
* The Blair Witch Project (1999): The found footage style leaves the actual fate of the filmmakers open to interpretation.
* Hereditary (2018): The film's unsettling climax leaves the audience with more questions than answers about the family's supernatural curse.
Sci-Fi/Fantasy
* Prometheus (2012): The film ends with the shocking discovery of the "Engineers" and a promise of a future conflict.
* Inception (2010): The ambiguous ending, where the spinning top never falls over, leaves the audience to determine if Dom Cobb is back in the real world or still trapped in his dream.
* The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): The fellowship is separated, and the fate of the One Ring and the future of Middle-earth is left hanging.
Other
* The Hangover (2009): The film ends with a scene showing that the guys are back in their normal lives, but the final shot implies that there is more to the story.
* Fight Club (1999): The climax of the film involves the protagonist's realization of his own manipulation, but the ending leaves the audience wondering about the future of Project Mayhem.
Important note: There are many more movies that could be included on this list! These are just a few examples to give you a taste of the different types of cliffhangers that can be used in film.