Like Minds (2006) is a dark psychological thriller directed by Gregory J. Read, blending murder mystery with unsettling explorations of obsession and manipulation. The story follows Alex Forbes (Eddie Redmayne), a privileged boarding school student whose life spirals into chaos after being forced to share a room with the enigmatic new student Nigel Colbie (Tom Sturridge). When a girl connected to them turns up dead, criminal psychologist Sally Rowe (Toni Collette) is called in to untangle the truth. The film moves between present-day police interrogations and flashbacks of the intense, twisted friendship between Alex and Nigel, where intellectual games blur into psychological warfare. Redmayne delivers an early, chilling performance that hints at the brilliance of his later career, while Sturridge embodies an unnerving, cult-like charisma. Atmospheric cinematography, gothic school settings, and a moody score enhance the sinister tone, though the film’s heavy symbolism and layered narrative can feel cryptic at times. Still, Like Minds succeeds as a disturbing exploration of control, influence, and the fragile line between genius and madness—an underseen gem for fans of cerebral thrillers.
Like Minds (2006)
