The Jacket (2005)

"The Jacket" (2005) follows a troubled military veteran who, after being wrongly accused of murder, finds himself institutionalized and subjected to experimental treatments. These treatments involve being locked in a straitjacket and put in a morgue drawer, inducing a bizarre form of time travel. During these unsettling experiences, he glimpses the future, specifically the day of his death, and grapples with the implications of this foreknowledge. He's forced to confront secrets about his past and the present, all while wrestling with the terrifying reality that he may be unable to alter his own fate. The film's inclusion in the "Best Fantasy Movies" list stems from its core premise of time travel and precognition, integral components of the fantasy genre. While grounded in the realistic setting of a mental institution and the emotional turmoil of its characters, the narrative relies on the fantastical element of the protagonist's ability to journey into the future. This element, combined with the exploration of fate versus free will, allows the film to transcend its genre limitations, captivating the audience as it unfolds the complex consequences of a man wrestling with the very fabric of time.