Games is a psychological thriller film released in 1967, directed by Curtis Harrington. The main characters of the movie are Paul (James Caan) and Jennifer Montgomery (Katharine Ross), a wealthy Manhattan couple who enjoy playing psychological games with each other.
One day, a mysterious woman named Lisa Schindler (Simone Signoret) moves into an apartment in their building. Lisa is a French immigrant and an artist who recently lost her husband and child in a tragic accident. She becomes fascinated by Paul and Jennifer's twisted games and decides to manipulate them for her own amusement.
Lisa starts to play games with Paul, inducing him to manipulate and humiliate Jennifer. As a result, Jennifer's mental state starts to deteriorate, and she becomes increasingly paranoid and unstable. Meanwhile, Paul becomes obsessed with Lisa and becomes entangled in her nefarious schemes.
As Lisa's true intentions become clear, Paul and Jennifer find themselves caught in a dangerous web of deceit, betrayal, and violence. The film builds up to a shocking climax that leaves viewers questioning who has been playing whom the entire time.
Games is a provocative exploration of the human psyche, featuring powerful performances by its lead actors and a haunting score by composer Stu Phillips. It is considered a cult classic of the thriller genre and has influenced many similar films that deal with psychological manipulation and mind games.