House of Games

House of Games is a psychological thriller that follows the story of Dr. Margaret Ford, a successful psychiatrist who becomes embroiled in a world of con artists and grifters. When her patient, Billy Hahn, threatens suicide over a gambling debt, Margaret agrees to help him and visits a seedy pool hall called House of Games. There, she meets Mike Mancuso, a smooth-talking grifter who runs the operation. Margaret is drawn into Mike's world and becomes increasingly fascinated with the art of con games. She begins to spend more time with Mike and his associates, learning the tricks of their trade and even participating in a large-scale con at a hotel. However, things take a dangerous turn when Margaret discovers that the con is actually a set-up for her money, and she accidentally causes the death of an undercover cop who was part of a sting operation. As Margaret becomes more and more entangled in the world of cons and grifters, she begins to question her own morality and the motivations of those around her. The film builds towards a thrilling climax as Margaret discovers the true extent of Mike's betrayal and must confront him and his associates in a twisty showdown. With a talented cast, including Lindsay Crouse, Joe Mantegna, and Mike Nussbaum, House of Games is an engaging thriller that explores themes of deception, greed, and the blurred lines between right and wrong. The film's clever plot twists and tense atmosphere keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as House of Games include The Silence of the Lambs, Reservoir Dogs, The Untouchables, Witness, Blue Velvet, Thelma & Louise.