Thrillers that make you double-check that the front door is closed.
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Thriller films are only for the most daring of moviegoers.
Rather than the gore and blood found in many horror films, thrillers are filled with conflict, unexpected twists, and tensions that keep you on the edge of your seat. Better yet, thrillers can cause viewers to question themselves, their loved ones, and even their own reality by instilling anxiety, terror, and uncertainty in them.
From the Oscar-winning 2010 film Black Swan, which depicts the dark side of perfectionism in the competitive ballet industry, to the 2021 erotic thriller The Voyeurs, which stars Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney as one half of a couple obsessed with another's sex life, there's a variety of plot lines to keep you hooked
That's why we've compiled a list of the best thriller movies to watch that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time.
1The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
Never believe an innocent face. If only Colin Farrell's on-screen character Steven Murphy had told himself this - several times - before putting his trust in teenage boy Keoghan's Martin, who has an uncanny link to his past. He plays an endearing surgeon whose life is turned upside down when the young boy he and his wife Anna (Nicole Kidman) have cared for turns sinister. Dark as hell.
2Windfall (2022)
Isn't there no place like home? Think again, at least in the case of the 2022 thriller Windfall. Lily Collins (Emily in Paris) was directed by her husband Charlie McDowell to play the on-screen wife of Jesse Plemons, who plays a tech billionaire. However, the seemingly perfect life of the couple is disrupted by an intruder who breaks into the conceited couple's vacation home. After that, it's all downhill for them.
Isn't there no place like home? Think again, at least in the case of the 2022 thriller Windfall. Lily Collins (Emily in Paris) was directed by her husband Charlie McDowell to play the on-screen wife of Jesse Plemons, who plays a tech billionaire. However, the seemingly perfect life of the couple is disrupted by an intruder who breaks into the conceited couple's vacation home. After that, it's all downhill for them.
3Get Out (2017)
Jordan Peele won an Oscar for 'Best Original Screenplay' for this thriller. It revolves around interracial couple Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend Rose Armitage (Allison Williams from Girls). They pay a visit to her upstate family home, where her loved ones are overly accommodating, before increasingly shocking and unsettling revelations sound the alarm.
Jordan Peele won an Oscar for 'Best Original Screenplay' for this thriller. It revolves around interracial couple Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya) and his girlfriend Rose Armitage (Allison Williams from Girls). They pay a visit to her upstate family home, where her loved ones are overly accommodating, before increasingly shocking and unsettling revelations sound the alarm.
4Rogue Agent (2022)
As far as conmen go, Robert Freegard is up there with the most ruthless. This chilling film tells the story of a devious swindler who disguises himself as an MI5 agent and fraudulently makes his victims go into hiding. One woman, an astute lawyer named Alice Archer (Gemma Arterton) falls for him, and then fiercely takes him down.
As far as conmen go, Robert Freegard is up there with the most ruthless. This chilling film tells the story of a devious swindler who disguises himself as an MI5 agent and fraudulently makes his victims go into hiding. One woman, an astute lawyer named Alice Archer (Gemma Arterton) falls for him, and then fiercely takes him down.
5Scarface (1983)
This classic, starring Oscar winner Al Pacino, follows a tenacious Cuban-born criminal who takes control of a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. The end result? A life of compulsion, mania, and cruelty, with dire consequences.
This classic, starring Oscar winner Al Pacino, follows a tenacious Cuban-born criminal who takes control of a drug cartel and succumbs to greed. The end result? A life of compulsion, mania, and cruelty, with dire consequences.
6The Gray Man (2022)
In this action thriller, Ryan Gosling plays a shadowy highly skilled CIA agent who uncovers dark, incriminating agency secrets. After being offered a reward for his capture, a psychopathic former colleague pursues him around the world. Chris Evans and Ana de Armas also appear in the film.
In this action thriller, Ryan Gosling plays a shadowy highly skilled CIA agent who uncovers dark, incriminating agency secrets. After being offered a reward for his capture, a psychopathic former colleague pursues him around the world. Chris Evans and Ana de Armas also appear in the film.
7The Occupant (2020)
An unemployed advertising executive stalks the new tenants of his former home, which he can no longer afford to live in, in this Spanish thriller. After downsizing his family from luxury living to a small apartment, his motives toward the new occupants become sinister, and he torments the family.
An unemployed advertising executive stalks the new tenants of his former home, which he can no longer afford to live in, in this Spanish thriller. After downsizing his family from luxury living to a small apartment, his motives toward the new occupants become sinister, and he torments the family.
8Psycho (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho is an absolute must-watch (or essential re-watch) for any thriller aficionado. It is without a doubt one of the finest - and most impactful - suspense thrillers ever created. The film, which was controversial at the time of its release, stars Anthony Perkins as the legendary Norman Bates and Janet Leigh as the tragic Marion Crane.
9I Care A Lot (2020)
Rosamund Pike plays Marla Grayson, a terrifyingly evil con artist who makes a living by defrauding the elderly and trapping them in her care as a court-appointed legal guardian. Thoughts take an even scarier turn when she pursues a victim with powerful mafia ties.
Rosamund Pike plays Marla Grayson, a terrifyingly evil con artist who makes a living by defrauding the elderly and trapping them in her care as a court-appointed legal guardian. Thoughts take an even scarier turn when she pursues a victim with powerful mafia ties.
10The Menu (2022)
This dark comedic satire of the fine dining industry stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, and Nicholas Hoult, in which guests travel to a remote island for an exclusive meal that takes a terrifyingly unexpected turn...
This dark comedic satire of the fine dining industry stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, and Nicholas Hoult, in which guests travel to a remote island for an exclusive meal that takes a terrifyingly unexpected turn...
11Dressed To Kill (1980)
When a high-class prostitute witnesses a mysterious woman brutally murdering a housewife by accident, she finds herself in the middle of a very dangerous game - and the killer's new target. This New York City-set thriller is a distinctly Hitchcockian classic, complete with nail-biting suspense and some seriously stylish scenes.
12God's Crooked Lines (2022)
A mysterious death, a psychiatric hospital, and an undercover detective combine to create one of the best and most chilling psychological thrillers to come out of Spain in recent years.
A mysterious death, a psychiatric hospital, and an undercover detective combine to create one of the best and most chilling psychological thrillers to come out of Spain in recent years.
13Luckiest Girl Alive (2022)
Ani FaNelli (Mila Kunis), a super-bright, stylish, and fearless New York journalist with a picture-perfect life, begins to unravel when she is forced to confront and relive a shocking incident from her school years.
Ani FaNelli (Mila Kunis), a super-bright, stylish, and fearless New York journalist with a picture-perfect life, begins to unravel when she is forced to confront and relive a shocking incident from her school years.
14Level 16 (2018)
Teachers at a dystopian school for young women teach them the virtues of passivity and prepare them for life outside the institution. However, as two friends on level 16 prepare for their release, they discover the sinister purpose behind their training and are determined to flee.
15Synchronic (2019)
New Orleans paramedics Steve (Anthony Mackie) and Dennis (Jamie Dornan) must deal with a series of heinous accidents before being led to a mysterious drug on the scene of a job. When Steve's daughter goes missing, they are confronted with a terrifying reality.
New Orleans paramedics Steve (Anthony Mackie) and Dennis (Jamie Dornan) must deal with a series of heinous accidents before being led to a mysterious drug on the scene of a job. When Steve's daughter goes missing, they are confronted with a terrifying reality.
16The Devil All The Time (2020)
This thriller, starring Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson, follows menacing characters as they come across a young man dedicated to protecting his loved ones in a small town after WWII. Corruption and turbulence are at the heart of this film, which takes viewers on a wild ride.
This thriller, starring Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson, follows menacing characters as they come across a young man dedicated to protecting his loved ones in a small town after WWII. Corruption and turbulence are at the heart of this film, which takes viewers on a wild ride.
17The Weekend Away (2022)
When a weekend getaway to Croatia goes horribly wrong in this American thriller, your adrenaline will be pumping. Beth is accused of murdering her best friend during a weekend away together. She makes an attempt to clear her name and discover the truth, but what will Beth discover instead? The film is based on a book written by Sarah Alderson, though the ending differs from the one in Alderson's novel.
When a weekend getaway to Croatia goes horribly wrong in this American thriller, your adrenaline will be pumping. Beth is accused of murdering her best friend during a weekend away together. She makes an attempt to clear her name and discover the truth, but what will Beth discover instead? The film is based on a book written by Sarah Alderson, though the ending differs from the one in Alderson's novel.
18Gold (2022)
A thriller about greed and the lengths people will go to secure their fortune. Two drifters are traveling through the desert when they come across the world's largest gold nugget. Zac Efron's character decides to stay with the gold, while Anthony Hayes' character drives off to get the equipment they require. Is it worth it for the fortune, with the harsh desert climate, hungry wolves, a mysterious intruder, and doubts about whether he's been abandoned by his friend?
19Spiderhead, 2022
Would you submit to a medical trial in order to reduce your prison sentence? Chris Hemsworth plays Steve Abnesti, a scientist who offers convicts the opportunity to be "guinea pigs" in a trial in which they are subjected to a battery of tests. The new behavior-altering drugs that are administered appear to make them more talkative, scared, and sexual, but dark behavioral reactions among the prisoners are increasingly becoming apparent, with disastrous consequences. Spiderhead is based on George Saunders' short story Escape from Spiderhead.
Would you submit to a medical trial in order to reduce your prison sentence? Chris Hemsworth plays Steve Abnesti, a scientist who offers convicts the opportunity to be "guinea pigs" in a trial in which they are subjected to a battery of tests. The new behavior-altering drugs that are administered appear to make them more talkative, scared, and sexual, but dark behavioral reactions among the prisoners are increasingly becoming apparent, with disastrous consequences. Spiderhead is based on George Saunders' short story Escape from Spiderhead.
20Intrusion (2021)
Intrusion, starring Slumdog Millionaire's Freida Pinto, is a suspenseful thriller about a couple whose dream house is the target of a deadly invasion. Pinto plays a bereaved wife who discovers there's more to the story, at which point the darkest and most dangerous secrets are revealed.
Intrusion, starring Slumdog Millionaire's Freida Pinto, is a suspenseful thriller about a couple whose dream house is the target of a deadly invasion. Pinto plays a bereaved wife who discovers there's more to the story, at which point the darkest and most dangerous secrets are revealed.
21The Little Things (2021)
This crime drama thriller starring Denzel Washington is set in 1990s Los Angeles, where Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe Deacon is seen knee-deep in the hunt for a serial killer who is terrorizing the city. This mind-bending drama will have you on the edge of your seat.
22The Voyeurs (2021)
A young couple becomes obsessed with the sex lives of their next-door neighbors. They are constantly peering out their window, fixated on the couple's love life, before a series of events lead to a tragic outcome.
A young couple becomes obsessed with the sex lives of their next-door neighbors. They are constantly peering out their window, fixated on the couple's love life, before a series of events lead to a tragic outcome.
23 Hypnotic (2021)
A young woman seeks self-help after struggling physically and mentally, and she turns to a hypnotherapist who, unbeknownst to her at the time, is manipulative, evil, and twisted. After a series of sessions, she finds herself fighting a dark and dangerous mind game.
A young woman seeks self-help after struggling physically and mentally, and she turns to a hypnotherapist who, unbeknownst to her at the time, is manipulative, evil, and twisted. After a series of sessions, she finds herself fighting a dark and dangerous mind game.
24Things Heard & Seen (2021)
As far as domestic thrillers go, this one ranks among the most sinister of 2021.
Based on Elizabeth Brundage's acclaimed novel, All Things Cease To Appear, it tells the story of a Manhattan couple who relocate to a suburban neighborhood for a new life, only to discover dark secrets.
It follows Amanda Seyfried (The Dropout) as she discovers the sinister secrets her husband (Little Women's James Norton) has been keeping.
As far as domestic thrillers go, this one ranks among the most sinister of 2021.
Based on Elizabeth Brundage's acclaimed novel, All Things Cease To Appear, it tells the story of a Manhattan couple who relocate to a suburban neighborhood for a new life, only to discover dark secrets.
It follows Amanda Seyfried (The Dropout) as she discovers the sinister secrets her husband (Little Women's James Norton) has been keeping.
25The Guilty (2021)
Given the fast-paced, nail-biting tension that builds thanks to Jake Gyllenhaal's incredible performance, we were holding our breath for the majority of this film. After being demoted from his detective position, an extremely anxious and angry police detective (Gyllenhaal) works as a 911 operator, attempting to help a distressed caller.
Given the fast-paced, nail-biting tension that builds thanks to Jake Gyllenhaal's incredible performance, we were holding our breath for the majority of this film. After being demoted from his detective position, an extremely anxious and angry police detective (Gyllenhaal) works as a 911 operator, attempting to help a distressed caller.
26The Father (2020)
It's easy to see why Anthony Hopkins won Best Actor at the 2020 Oscars for his portrayal of an elderly man who refuses the assistance of his daughter, Olivia Colman, and is forced to wonder whether what he sees is real or a figment of his imagination. Rufus Sewell, Mark Gatiss, and Imogen Poot also appear in the film
It's easy to see why Anthony Hopkins won Best Actor at the 2020 Oscars for his portrayal of an elderly man who refuses the assistance of his daughter, Olivia Colman, and is forced to wonder whether what he sees is real or a figment of his imagination. Rufus Sewell, Mark Gatiss, and Imogen Poot also appear in the film
27The Power Of The Dog (2021)
In our opinion, this film is ripe for an Oscar nomination. Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch) gaslights and subtly bullies his brother-in-(Jesse law's Plemons) new wife Rose (Kirsten Dunst) on the family ranch in this part Western, part thriller. Cumberbatch's whistle sends shivers down our spines.
28The Beguiled (2017)
This female-led cast includes Kirsten Dunst, Elle Fanning, and Nicole Kidman, and is directed by Sofia Coppola. The film tells the story of John McBurney (Colin Farrell), a Civil War soldier who seeks help at an all-girls boarding school. Enter jealousy, competition, and some truly bizarre behavior.
29I See You (2019)
If you like Helen Hunt, you'll enjoy this psychological thriller. Greg Harper, the case's investigator, is dealing with issues at home with his wife, Jackie (Hunt), and son Connor when a 12-year-old boy goes missing. However, Jackie and Greg's family is soon plagued by unexplainable occurrences that may be linked to the child's disappearance. After watching this trailer, you'll be clicking 'play film' right away.
30Red Dragon (2002)
Edward Norton plays Will Graham, an ex-FBI agent who comes out of retirement years after capturing Dr. Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) to solve a new series of murders committed by someone known as the Tooth Fairy. Unfortunately for Will, he has realized that in order to find the serial killer, he must confront his former demons and enlist the assistance of Hannibal Lecter. Creepy? Sure thing.
Edward Norton plays Will Graham, an ex-FBI agent who comes out of retirement years after capturing Dr. Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) to solve a new series of murders committed by someone known as the Tooth Fairy. Unfortunately for Will, he has realized that in order to find the serial killer, he must confront his former demons and enlist the assistance of Hannibal Lecter. Creepy? Sure thing.
31The Good Nurse (2022)
Eddie Redmayne gets the creepy treatment in this new Netflix thriller based on the same-named true crime book published in 2013. He plays experienced nurse Charles Cullen, who strikes up a friendship with single mother and fellow nurse Amy (Jessica Chastain), but their friendship soon unravels due to some mysterious deaths in the hospital.
Eddie Redmayne gets the creepy treatment in this new Netflix thriller based on the same-named true crime book published in 2013. He plays experienced nurse Charles Cullen, who strikes up a friendship with single mother and fellow nurse Amy (Jessica Chastain), but their friendship soon unravels due to some mysterious deaths in the hospital.
32Mulholland Drive (2001)
Naomi Watts and Justin Theroux star in this David Lynch film. Rita (Laura Elena Harring) is involved in a car accident and loses her memory. Stumbling around Los Angeles, confused, she seeks refuge in an apartment and is discovered by Betty (Watts), who then assists in attempting to solve Rita's history. This is not to be missed, having been dubbed as one of the best films of the twenty-first century in the United States.
Naomi Watts and Justin Theroux star in this David Lynch film. Rita (Laura Elena Harring) is involved in a car accident and loses her memory. Stumbling around Los Angeles, confused, she seeks refuge in an apartment and is discovered by Betty (Watts), who then assists in attempting to solve Rita's history. This is not to be missed, having been dubbed as one of the best films of the twenty-first century in the United States.
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Buried (2010)
One of our greatest fears is being buried alive. And it's made worse by the fact that Ryan Reynolds stars in this film, in which his character Paul (a truck driver in Iraq) is locked inside a coffin underground with only a lighter and a mobile phone. And remember to breathe.
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The Gift (2015)
The Gift is a psychological thriller written, co-produced, and directed by actor Joel Edgerton. It follows couple Simon (Jason Bateman) and Robyn (Rebecca Hall) as they meet Gordo (Edgerton), from Simon's past, who reveals a terrifying secret, prompting Robyn to question how much she knows about her beloved.
35Woman In The Window (2021)
In this film, Amy Adams plays agoraphobic Dr. Anna Fox, and she delivers a scene-stealing performance. Anna's life is turned upside down even further when she witnesses something from her window while spying on the new family who have moved in across the street. But did she really see what she claims to have seen? Keep an eye out to find out.
In this film, Amy Adams plays agoraphobic Dr. Anna Fox, and she delivers a scene-stealing performance. Anna's life is turned upside down even further when she witnesses something from her window while spying on the new family who have moved in across the street. But did she really see what she claims to have seen? Keep an eye out to find out.
36Run (2020)
Run is a suspenseful thriller about a teen (Kiera Allen) and her overprotective mother (Sarah Paulson), who keeps her isolated from the outside world. However, the teen soon begins to wonder why her mother is so determined to keep her isolated and begins to delve into her mother's web of dark secrets.37Greta (2018)Greta is a 2018 psychological thriller film that gives us the creeps.It stars Isabelle Huppert (as a lonely widow named Greta) and Chlo Grace Moretz (as a young woman named Frances) as friends. That is, until Greta develops a crush on Frances (and we mean really obsessed). Greta takes matters into her own hands when Frances tries to end the creepy relationship.38
The Revenant (2015)
The acting, combined with the setting, combined with the soundtrack of consistent, building drumming that essentially runs through the entirety of the film, creates the sensation that your heart is beating in time with the film. Suspense is an understatement for this 2015 film, which saw Leonardo Dicaprio finally win an Oscar for Best Actor.39Panic Room (2002)
A young Jodie Foster and an even younger Kristen Stewart play a mother and daughter who move into a house with a panic room. When three men (led by Forrest Whitaker, Dwight Yoakam, and Jared Leto) storm their home one terrifying night, they are forced to take refuge in the panic room.40
Oxygen (2021)
Even thinking about this film makes us dizzy. This French-language sci-fi thriller starring Mélanie Laurent sees her character wake up in a cryogenic chamber with no memory of how she got there. With both time and oxygen running out, she must figure out how to escape before the clock runs out.41
Split (2016)This is James McAvoy as you've never seen him before. Kevin, played by the Scottish actor, has been diagnosed with 23 personalities, which his psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher (Betty Buckley), is fully aware of. However, one personality appears to be yet to emerge and is expected to dominate all of the others when it does. Things get really scary when McAvoy's character kidnaps three women who must flee before the 24th personality arrives.42Slender Man (2018)
A group of friends in a town in Massachusetts, US, became fascinated by the internet story of a character named Slender Man and attempted to prove he didn't exist. That is, until one of them disappears. We don't want to give too much away about this one, but it is not for the faint of heart.43Widows (2018)
Steve McQueen's crime heist thriller follows three recently widowed women (Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, and Elizabeth Debicki) as they attempt to carry out the heist that their late husbands planned. This is not to be missed, as it also stars Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, and Daniel Kaluuya.44Stowaway (2021)
If the thought of being lost in space makes you want to crawl under the covers, wait until you hear about this film.
This film stars Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, and Toni Collette as a group of astronauts who travel to Mars only to discover that an unintended stowaway has slipped aboard their spaceship and caused damage to their life support systems. With time running out, the crew must make some difficult survival decisions.45Dark Waters (2019)
When do thrillers become even more exciting? When they are based on true events...
In this gripping Erin Brockovich-style film, Dark Waters is based on a true story - and a fascinating New York Times article - about a lawyer's determination to bring DuPont (who make pots, pans, and a variety of other household equipment) to justice.
It's a story so shocking that you won't believe you haven't heard of it until now, shining a light on the devastating effects on a community in West Virginia after the company dumped chemicals into the grounds and water.46The Girl On The Train (2016)
Emily Blunt plays Rachel, an alcoholic going through a divorce in the film based on Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel. She notices an attractive young couple who live next door to her ex-husband on her daily commute (in the book it's into London, in the film it's into New York City). Until the woman she watches every day goes missing, and Rachel becomes involved in the investigation.47The Lovely Bones (2009)
The Lovely Bones, based on Alice Sebold's best-selling novel of the same name, tells the story of a 14-year-old girl (Saoirse Ronan) who is brutally raped and murdered by a neighbor - and whose spirit watches over her family, attempting to reveal her killer's identity.48Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Following a decade-long manhunt for America's most wanted man following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, this documentary follows the capture and military attack on Osama Bin Laden from his Pakistani compound in 2011. The film follows the CIA's journey to that point and stars Jessica Chastain as a fictional CIA operative (Chastain won a Golden Globe for her performance).49Blood Diamond (2006)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connolly star in this devastating film about the effects of the mining of diamonds in conflict zones, otherwise known as 'blood diamonds'.50Drive (2011)
Ryan Gosling's character falls in love with young mother Irene (Carey Mulligan), whose husband Standard (Oscar Isaac) soon causes trouble for the stunt driver.
This is a film with a soundtrack as good as its cast, plot, and cinematography, and it features one of the most bloody bathroom killing scenes we've ever seen on screen.51Uncut Gems (2019)
Adam Sandler as you've never seen him before. In this American crime thriller, the actor plays Howard Ratner, a smooth-talking jeweler and gambling addict in New York City on a mission to locate a gem he purchased to pay off his mounting debts.This fast-paced drama, starring Eric Bogosian (Succession) and Idina Menzel (Frozen), will have your heart racing from start to finish (and make you want all the diamonds).52Zodiac (2007)
A San Francisco cartoonist isn't the first person who comes to mind when thinking of an amateur detective, but that's exactly what you can expect from this film.Based on Robert Graysmith's 1986 non-fiction book of the same name, Zodiac tells the story of the search for the Zodiac Killer, a serial murderer who haunted the public with cryptic messages and creepy phone calls in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1960s and 1970s.The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr. and has received an astounding 89 percent on Rotten Tomatoes' 'tomatometer'.53Rebecca (2020)
A modern adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1938 novel of the same name and Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 thriller film, the latest version's cast (Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin Scott Thomas) is only one factor in choosing this film.Rebecca tells the story of a newlywed who arrives at her husband's family's estate on the English coast and finds herself haunted by his ex-wife, the late Rebecca, in the house.The scenery alone is breathtaking.
54Fear (1996)
Fear, a film starring Reese Witherspoon and Mark Wahlberg, should be added to your viewing list right away.Nicole Walker (Witherspoon) meets David McCall (Wahlberg) in a Seattle nightclub and, despite their age difference (she's 16 years old to his 23), McCall charms his partner's family, despite the teen's father's reservations. Unfortunately for Walker's father (William Petersen), his fears are validated when McCall reveals a darker, more sinister side to him. He's not Marky Mark!55House At The End Of The Street (2012)
Don't be fooled by the seemingly innocent title of this film; it has made us terrified of scrolling through Rightmove for at least a fortnight. When a mother and daughter move to a small town in search of a new beginning, they are given a rude awakening when the area quickly reveals its haunting past.
This film, starring Jennifer Lawrence, is not one to watch alone at home.56The Invitation (2015)
A man (Logan Marshall-Green) attends his ex-dinner wife's party. Isn't it a little complicated but not creepy?
That is, until the man realizes his ex (Tammy Blanchard) isn't exactly the hostess with the most, thanks to the assistance of her new husband (Michiel Huisman) and the twisted fates they have in store for their guests.
This film is the reason we now think twice before posting an RSVP to a wedding - just saying.57The Platform (2019)
The Platform (El Hoyo) is a Spanish thriller about a vertical prison with two 'prisoners' on each level.
In the center is a hole where a platform descends with food from the upper levels' dining. The higher you climb, the more food you must consume. Is this, however, the true moral of the film?
Warning: This film may cause you to skip dinner.58American Psycho (2000)
American Psycho, starring Christian Bale, Reese Witherspoon, and Justin Theroux, delves into the dark interests of Patrick Bateman (Bale), a Wall Street businessman who also happens to be a psychotic killer who appears to enjoy raping, killing, and dismembering his victims.
This is a fantastic thriller that is both dark and creepy.59The Stranger (2022)
The Stranger, based on the murder investigation of Australian boy Daniel Morcombe and Kate Kyriacou's book about the case, follows an undercover police officer as he attempts to elicit a confession from the prime suspect.60Winter’s Bone (2010)
Ree Dolly (Jennifer Lawrence) is a teen living in Ozarks, Missouri, who must find her missing father in order to keep her family from being evicted.
The film, which earned Lawrence an Oscar nomination for 'Best Actress,' follows Ree as she seeks answers from a local crime boss and her meth-addicted uncle.61Bird Box (2018)
If you're afraid of the dark, you should probably avoid this movie. Bird Box explores the concept of an invisible monster taking over the world and annihilating humanity. It is, however, invisible unless you look directly at it, in which case you will die.
Malorie (Sandra Bullock) is responsible for her two children and must embark on a two-day journey down a dangerous river while blindfolded.
This must-see thriller stars Trevante Rhodes, Sarah Paulson, and John Malkovich.62The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)
This film, directed by David Fincher and based on Stieg Larsson's first book in a trilogy, stars Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara.
It follows a journalist, Mikael Blomkvist (Craig), as he investigates the 40-year-old disappearance of a wealthy industrialist's niece, who is believed to have been murdered. Lisbeth Salander, a tattooed computer hacker, assists him in his investigation (Mara).
Greta is a 2018 psychological thriller film that gives us the creeps.It stars Isabelle Huppert (as a lonely widow named Greta) and Chlo Grace Moretz (as a young woman named Frances) as friends. That is, until Greta develops a crush on Frances (and we mean really obsessed). Greta takes matters into her own hands when Frances tries to end the creepy relationship.38
The Revenant (2015)
Panic Room (2002)
A young Jodie Foster and an even younger Kristen Stewart play a mother and daughter who move into a house with a panic room. When three men (led by Forrest Whitaker, Dwight Yoakam, and Jared Leto) storm their home one terrifying night, they are forced to take refuge in the panic room.40
Oxygen (2021)
Even thinking about this film makes us dizzy. This French-language sci-fi thriller starring Mélanie Laurent sees her character wake up in a cryogenic chamber with no memory of how she got there. With both time and oxygen running out, she must figure out how to escape before the clock runs out.41
Split (2016)This is James McAvoy as you've never seen him before. Kevin, played by the Scottish actor, has been diagnosed with 23 personalities, which his psychiatrist, Dr. Fletcher (Betty Buckley), is fully aware of. However, one personality appears to be yet to emerge and is expected to dominate all of the others when it does. Things get really scary when McAvoy's character kidnaps three women who must flee before the 24th personality arrives.42
Slender Man (2018)
A group of friends in a town in Massachusetts, US, became fascinated by the internet story of a character named Slender Man and attempted to prove he didn't exist. That is, until one of them disappears. We don't want to give too much away about this one, but it is not for the faint of heart.43
Widows (2018)
Steve McQueen's crime heist thriller follows three recently widowed women (Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, and Elizabeth Debicki) as they attempt to carry out the heist that their late husbands planned. This is not to be missed, as it also stars Cynthia Erivo, Colin Farrell, and Daniel Kaluuya.44
Stowaway (2021)
If the thought of being lost in space makes you want to crawl under the covers, wait until you hear about this film.
This film stars Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, and Toni Collette as a group of astronauts who travel to Mars only to discover that an unintended stowaway has slipped aboard their spaceship and caused damage to their life support systems. With time running out, the crew must make some difficult survival decisions.45
Dark Waters (2019)
When do thrillers become even more exciting? When they are based on true events...
In this gripping Erin Brockovich-style film, Dark Waters is based on a true story - and a fascinating New York Times article - about a lawyer's determination to bring DuPont (who make pots, pans, and a variety of other household equipment) to justice.
It's a story so shocking that you won't believe you haven't heard of it until now, shining a light on the devastating effects on a community in West Virginia after the company dumped chemicals into the grounds and water.46
The Girl On The Train (2016)
Emily Blunt plays Rachel, an alcoholic going through a divorce in the film based on Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel. She notices an attractive young couple who live next door to her ex-husband on her daily commute (in the book it's into London, in the film it's into New York City). Until the woman she watches every day goes missing, and Rachel becomes involved in the investigation.47
The Lovely Bones (2009)
The Lovely Bones, based on Alice Sebold's best-selling novel of the same name, tells the story of a 14-year-old girl (Saoirse Ronan) who is brutally raped and murdered by a neighbor - and whose spirit watches over her family, attempting to reveal her killer's identity.48
Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Blood Diamond (2006)
Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou and Jennifer Connolly star in this devastating film about the effects of the mining of diamonds in conflict zones, otherwise known as 'blood diamonds'.50
Drive (2011)
Ryan Gosling's character falls in love with young mother Irene (Carey Mulligan), whose husband Standard (Oscar Isaac) soon causes trouble for the stunt driver.
This is a film with a soundtrack as good as its cast, plot, and cinematography, and it features one of the most bloody bathroom killing scenes we've ever seen on screen.51
Uncut Gems (2019)
Adam Sandler as you've never seen him before. In this American crime thriller, the actor plays Howard Ratner, a smooth-talking jeweler and gambling addict in New York City on a mission to locate a gem he purchased to pay off his mounting debts.This fast-paced drama, starring Eric Bogosian (Succession) and Idina Menzel (Frozen), will have your heart racing from start to finish (and make you want all the diamonds).52
Zodiac (2007)
A San Francisco cartoonist isn't the first person who comes to mind when thinking of an amateur detective, but that's exactly what you can expect from this film.Based on Robert Graysmith's 1986 non-fiction book of the same name, Zodiac tells the story of the search for the Zodiac Killer, a serial murderer who haunted the public with cryptic messages and creepy phone calls in the San Francisco Bay Area during the 1960s and 1970s.The film stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr. and has received an astounding 89 percent on Rotten Tomatoes' 'tomatometer'.53
Rebecca (2020)
A modern adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1938 novel of the same name and Alfred Hitchcock's 1940 thriller film, the latest version's cast (Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin Scott Thomas) is only one factor in choosing this film.Rebecca tells the story of a newlywed who arrives at her husband's family's estate on the English coast and finds herself haunted by his ex-wife, the late Rebecca, in the house.The scenery alone is breathtaking.
54Fear (1996)
Fear, a film starring Reese Witherspoon and Mark Wahlberg, should be added to your viewing list right away.Nicole Walker (Witherspoon) meets David McCall (Wahlberg) in a Seattle nightclub and, despite their age difference (she's 16 years old to his 23), McCall charms his partner's family, despite the teen's father's reservations. Unfortunately for Walker's father (William Petersen), his fears are validated when McCall reveals a darker, more sinister side to him. He's not Marky Mark!55
House At The End Of The Street (2012)
This film, starring Jennifer Lawrence, is not one to watch alone at home.56
The Invitation (2015)
A man (Logan Marshall-Green) attends his ex-dinner wife's party. Isn't it a little complicated but not creepy?
That is, until the man realizes his ex (Tammy Blanchard) isn't exactly the hostess with the most, thanks to the assistance of her new husband (Michiel Huisman) and the twisted fates they have in store for their guests.
This film is the reason we now think twice before posting an RSVP to a wedding - just saying.57
The Platform (2019)
The Platform (El Hoyo) is a Spanish thriller about a vertical prison with two 'prisoners' on each level.
In the center is a hole where a platform descends with food from the upper levels' dining. The higher you climb, the more food you must consume. Is this, however, the true moral of the film?
Warning: This film may cause you to skip dinner.58
American Psycho (2000)
American Psycho, starring Christian Bale, Reese Witherspoon, and Justin Theroux, delves into the dark interests of Patrick Bateman (Bale), a Wall Street businessman who also happens to be a psychotic killer who appears to enjoy raping, killing, and dismembering his victims.
This is a fantastic thriller that is both dark and creepy.59
The Stranger (2022)
The Stranger, based on the murder investigation of Australian boy Daniel Morcombe and Kate Kyriacou's book about the case, follows an undercover police officer as he attempts to elicit a confession from the prime suspect.60
Winter’s Bone (2010)
Ree Dolly (Jennifer Lawrence) is a teen living in Ozarks, Missouri, who must find her missing father in order to keep her family from being evicted.
The film, which earned Lawrence an Oscar nomination for 'Best Actress,' follows Ree as she seeks answers from a local crime boss and her meth-addicted uncle.61
Bird Box (2018)
If you're afraid of the dark, you should probably avoid this movie. Bird Box explores the concept of an invisible monster taking over the world and annihilating humanity. It is, however, invisible unless you look directly at it, in which case you will die.
Malorie (Sandra Bullock) is responsible for her two children and must embark on a two-day journey down a dangerous river while blindfolded.
This must-see thriller stars Trevante Rhodes, Sarah Paulson, and John Malkovich.62
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)
This film, directed by David Fincher and based on Stieg Larsson's first book in a trilogy, stars Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara.
It follows a journalist, Mikael Blomkvist (Craig), as he investigates the 40-year-old disappearance of a wealthy industrialist's niece, who is believed to have been murdered. Lisbeth Salander, a tattooed computer hacker, assists him in his investigation (Mara).
63Nocturnal Animals (2016)
This film, written and directed by Tom Ford, won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2016 Venice International Film Festival.
It's a romantic thriller starring Amy Adams as wealthy art gallerist Susan Morrow and Jake Gyllenhaal as author Tony Hastings about a divorced couple discovering some hidden truths about each other.
Morrow is haunted by her ex-writings, husband's which she believes are a form of retaliation on his part. But is this the case?64The Departed (2006)
This Boston-based film, directed by Martin Scorsese, is about an organized crime scene involving corrupt cops, the mafia, and undercover agents.
Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin, Ray Winstone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, and Matt Damon star in the film.
We could watch this movie over and over again.65mother! (2017)
In this bizarre thriller, Javier Bardem and Jennifer Lawrence play a couple, Mother and Man, respectively.
Another couple (Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer) invites themselves into their lives and their seemingly idyllic country home, putting their relationship to the test.
You won't be able to sleep after watching this one.66You Were Never Really Here (2017)Joe (Joaquin Phoenix), a man who tracks down missing girls for money, takes on a case that shakes him out of his seemingly depressed state.
Hired by a politician to retrieve his daughter, who is believed to have been kidnapped by a human trafficking ring, Joe resorts to the only method he knows: violence. This film makes you question everything you've ever believed about the good guys and bad guys.67Argo (2012)
Argo, which won an Oscar for best director for lead actor Ben Affleck, tells the true story of a group of Americans who were kidnapped in Iran.
Tony Mendez (Affleck), a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist, is forced to devise a plan to get the Americans safely out of Iran before danger strikes. We guarantee that you will be on the edge of your seat for the duration of this film.68Fatal Attraction (1987)
If you didn't think having an affair with your spouse was a bad idea before, let us leave you with two words: Bunny Boiler.
Dan's (Michael Douglas) affair with Alex (Glenn Close) goes horribly wrong when she tells him she's pregnant and won't leave him or his family alone until she can win him back. Alex stalks Dan's family and turns his life into a living nightmare, forcing him to accept responsibility for his actions and demonstrating that every decision has a consequence.69Ex Machina (2015)
This fantastic thriller is directed by Alex Garland (28 Days Later), and stars Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) as a programmer who wins a competition at his company to spend a week at the estate of its CEO, Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac).
Smith discovers that he has been selected as the human test subject for a Turing-like consciousness experiment for Bateman's latest 'batch' of artificial intelligence, Ava (former ELLE UK cover star Alicia Vikander).
If ever there was a lesson in not messing with humans, this is it.70Parasite (2019)
It should come as no surprise to moviegoers that this won 'Best Picture' at the 2020 Oscars.
The Kim family infiltrates the lives of the wealthy Park family as their driver, tutor, art therapist, and house maid in the film. This film is a must-see for perfectly exploring issues of servitude, poverty, greed, and power.71Hush (2016)
This is why, in our opinion, people should not live alone in the woods unless they are attending a cute teddy bear's picnic.
Maddie Young (Kate Siegel), the author, lives alone after losing her hearing as a child, until a masked face of a psychotic killer appears at her window. Maddie is in the hands of the assassin, who, sadly, underestimates her power.
Will she make it? Keep an eye on it to find out.72Gerald’s Game (2017)
We don't want to spend a Saturday morning handcuffed to a bed in a lake house with no one nearby.
As it turns out, neither does Jessie (Carla Gugino), who is left in a shambles after her husband's sex game goes awry. Based on Stephen King's novel Gerald's Game, Jessie must figure out how to get out of her situation and her mind's tricks.73Jaws (1975)
'Two notes and you've got a villain,' Jack Black's character in The Holiday says of Jaws' beauty. And he couldn't be more correct.
This Steven Spielberg-directed film depicts several people becoming victims of a murderous predator, which is the reason why so many of us are terrified of sharks. A group of fishermen, on the other hand, believe they can defeat the great white and save their community.74Basic Instinct (1992)
Nick Curran (Michael Douglas) is a police detective investigating the brutal murder of a wealthy musician. In his investigation, he comes across prime suspect Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), a writer whom he falls head over heels for.
Tramell's scheming only goes so far as Curran gradually unravels the threads of the case and focuses his attention more intently on her.75Shutter Island (2010)
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio star in this dramatic thriller. It follows DiCaprio's character, federal marshal Teddy Daniels, and his partner Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) as they travel to Shutter Island, a mental hospital for the criminally insane.
Teddy begins to struggle with the memory of his wife's murder at the hands of an arsonist on the island as a result of their investigations into a patient named Rachel Solando (Emily Mortimer), and is forced to question his own mental state.76Prisoners (2013)
You'll want to grab the big pillow to trail behind for this one.
Keller Dover's (Hugh Jackman) daughter goes missing, prompting him to launch his own investigation to determine who kidnapped her.
Despite his suspicions about a local boy named Alex Jones, Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) is on the case and repeatedly warns Dover to stand down and let the authorities do their job (Paul Dano). What follows is as exciting and spine-tingling as you could imagine.77Black Swan (2010)
Natalie Portman won an Oscar for her lead performance in this psychological thriller, in which she plays Nina, a ballet dancer obsessed with her career to the point of mental illness. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) substitutes prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder) for Nina in the upcoming Swan Lake production, things quickly turn ugly.
When ballerina Lily (Mila Kunis) enters the picture, things get even worse. As Nina and Lily's friendship grows stronger, the new 'prima' finds herself gravitating toward the dark side.78Silence Of The Lambs (1991)
We don't like fava beans or chianti because of this multi-Oscar-winning thriller starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins.
Clairce Sterling, played by Foster, is an FBI student who goes to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Hopkins), a psychiatrist and psychopath serving time for murder and cannibalism. In exchange for his thoughts on a high-profile case, Lecter requests to be transferred to a more comfortable facility and begins digging into Sterling's past, making her a prime target for his nefarious methods.79Nightcrawler (2014)
This film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is set primarily at night in Los Angeles.
Lou Bloom (Gyllenhaal) becomes obsessed with crime journalism and develops an interest in nightcrawling, which involves filming crime scenes and selling them to news outlets for a profit.
Bloom, on the other hand, has no idea that his love of the cutthroat nightcrawling world will lead him to become a victim of crime as well.80The Machinist (2004)
This film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is set primarily at night in Los Angeles.
Lou Bloom (Gyllenhaal) becomes obsessed with crime journalism and develops an interest in nightcrawling, which involves filming crime scenes and selling them to news outlets for a profit.
Bloom, on the other hand, has no idea that his love of the cutthroat nightcrawling world will lead him to become a victim of crime as well.81Gone Girl (2014)
Based on Gillian Flynn's best-selling novel of the same name, this film demonstrates why you should never believe the 'cool girl' facade.
Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports his wife Amy (Rosamund Pike) missing five years into their marriage. However, as the media and police close in on their seemingly picture-perfect lifestyle, it appears that the world he thought he shared with his wife is far from ideal.82Inside Man (2006)
This film, directed by Oscar winner Spike Lee, is about a confrontation between a police officer (Denzel Washington) and a bank robber (Clive Owen) during a heist.
Dalton Russell (Owen) is the ideal thief, meticulously planning every detail of a crime right down to the last second. When Madeline White (Jodie Foster) is asked to join Detective Keith Frazier's (Washington) case, it appears that something other than good planning is at work.83Rear Window (1954)
Alfred Hitchcock brings this lockdown story to life as photojournalist L.B. Jeffries (James Stewart) is forced to stay at home due to a broken leg and resorts to using binoculars to observe what is going on around him.
However, his fantasies that neighbor Lars Thorwald (Raymond Burr) has murdered his nagging wife may come true. This suspenseful and dramatic film teaches us all to be vigilant while also being aware that voyeurism isn't always a harmless bit of fun.84Se7en (1995)
When it came to making this dark film, director David Fincher ticked every thriller-box. lover's Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and young police officer David Mills (Brad Pitt) work together to solve a string of heinous murders.
The assassin selects victims to represent the seven deadly sins. Unfortunately for the couple, as well as Mills' wife Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow), the serial killer zeroes in on them.
Let's just say this isn't a PG-13 film that will make you feel good on Friday.85Memento (2000)
Leonard (Guy Pearce) suffers from short-term memory loss after a man brutally rapes and murders his wife. To keep track of his daily activities, he must take notes and Polaroid photos to piece together important information that he knows he will forget.
He sets out to avenge his wife's murderer with the help of barmaid Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss) and friend Teddy (Joe Pantoliano), despite Leonard's suspicions about the latter. Why is this so? You'll find out soon enough.86Vertigo (1958)
This literary adaptation of the French novel D'entre les morts, widely regarded as one of director Alfred Hitchcock's best films, sees personal investigator Scottie Ferguson (James Stewart) discover he has vertigo after a police officer tries to rescue him from falling off a building.
Despite his retirement, he is asked to do one last case for an old friend whose wife, Madeleine (Kim Novak), is thought to be possessed by a spirit.
Gavin Elster (Tom Helmore), his friend, wants him to follow his wife, but Scott falls in love with her. Of course, tragedy follows.
63Nocturnal Animals (2016)
This film, written and directed by Tom Ford, won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2016 Venice International Film Festival.
It's a romantic thriller starring Amy Adams as wealthy art gallerist Susan Morrow and Jake Gyllenhaal as author Tony Hastings about a divorced couple discovering some hidden truths about each other.
Morrow is haunted by her ex-writings, husband's which she believes are a form of retaliation on his part. But is this the case?64The Departed (2006)
This Boston-based film, directed by Martin Scorsese, is about an organized crime scene involving corrupt cops, the mafia, and undercover agents.
Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin, Ray Winstone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, and Matt Damon star in the film.
We could watch this movie over and over again.65mother! (2017)
In this bizarre thriller, Javier Bardem and Jennifer Lawrence play a couple, Mother and Man, respectively.
Another couple (Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer) invites themselves into their lives and their seemingly idyllic country home, putting their relationship to the test.
You won't be able to sleep after watching this one.Joe (Joaquin Phoenix), a man who tracks down missing girls for money, takes on a case that shakes him out of his seemingly depressed state.
Hired by a politician to retrieve his daughter, who is believed to have been kidnapped by a human trafficking ring, Joe resorts to the only method he knows: violence. This film makes you question everything you've ever believed about the good guys and bad guys.67Argo (2012)
Argo, which won an Oscar for best director for lead actor Ben Affleck, tells the true story of a group of Americans who were kidnapped in Iran.
Tony Mendez (Affleck), a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist, is forced to devise a plan to get the Americans safely out of Iran before danger strikes. We guarantee that you will be on the edge of your seat for the duration of this film.
This film, written and directed by Tom Ford, won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2016 Venice International Film Festival.
It's a romantic thriller starring Amy Adams as wealthy art gallerist Susan Morrow and Jake Gyllenhaal as author Tony Hastings about a divorced couple discovering some hidden truths about each other.
Morrow is haunted by her ex-writings, husband's which she believes are a form of retaliation on his part. But is this the case?64The Departed (2006)
This Boston-based film, directed by Martin Scorsese, is about an organized crime scene involving corrupt cops, the mafia, and undercover agents.
Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin, Ray Winstone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, and Matt Damon star in the film.
We could watch this movie over and over again.65mother! (2017)
In this bizarre thriller, Javier Bardem and Jennifer Lawrence play a couple, Mother and Man, respectively.
Another couple (Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer) invites themselves into their lives and their seemingly idyllic country home, putting their relationship to the test.
You won't be able to sleep after watching this one.
66You Were Never Really Here (2017)
Hired by a politician to retrieve his daughter, who is believed to have been kidnapped by a human trafficking ring, Joe resorts to the only method he knows: violence. This film makes you question everything you've ever believed about the good guys and bad guys.67Argo (2012)
Argo, which won an Oscar for best director for lead actor Ben Affleck, tells the true story of a group of Americans who were kidnapped in Iran.
Tony Mendez (Affleck), a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist, is forced to devise a plan to get the Americans safely out of Iran before danger strikes. We guarantee that you will be on the edge of your seat for the duration of this film.
68Fatal Attraction (1987)
If you didn't think having an affair with your spouse was a bad idea before, let us leave you with two words: Bunny Boiler.
Dan's (Michael Douglas) affair with Alex (Glenn Close) goes horribly wrong when she tells him she's pregnant and won't leave him or his family alone until she can win him back. Alex stalks Dan's family and turns his life into a living nightmare, forcing him to accept responsibility for his actions and demonstrating that every decision has a consequence.69Ex Machina (2015)
This fantastic thriller is directed by Alex Garland (28 Days Later), and stars Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) as a programmer who wins a competition at his company to spend a week at the estate of its CEO, Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac).
Smith discovers that he has been selected as the human test subject for a Turing-like consciousness experiment for Bateman's latest 'batch' of artificial intelligence, Ava (former ELLE UK cover star Alicia Vikander).
If ever there was a lesson in not messing with humans, this is it.70Parasite (2019)
It should come as no surprise to moviegoers that this won 'Best Picture' at the 2020 Oscars.
The Kim family infiltrates the lives of the wealthy Park family as their driver, tutor, art therapist, and house maid in the film. This film is a must-see for perfectly exploring issues of servitude, poverty, greed, and power.71Hush (2016)
This is why, in our opinion, people should not live alone in the woods unless they are attending a cute teddy bear's picnic.
Maddie Young (Kate Siegel), the author, lives alone after losing her hearing as a child, until a masked face of a psychotic killer appears at her window. Maddie is in the hands of the assassin, who, sadly, underestimates her power.
Will she make it? Keep an eye on it to find out.72Gerald’s Game (2017)
We don't want to spend a Saturday morning handcuffed to a bed in a lake house with no one nearby.
As it turns out, neither does Jessie (Carla Gugino), who is left in a shambles after her husband's sex game goes awry. Based on Stephen King's novel Gerald's Game, Jessie must figure out how to get out of her situation and her mind's tricks.73Jaws (1975)
If you didn't think having an affair with your spouse was a bad idea before, let us leave you with two words: Bunny Boiler.
Dan's (Michael Douglas) affair with Alex (Glenn Close) goes horribly wrong when she tells him she's pregnant and won't leave him or his family alone until she can win him back. Alex stalks Dan's family and turns his life into a living nightmare, forcing him to accept responsibility for his actions and demonstrating that every decision has a consequence.69Ex Machina (2015)
This fantastic thriller is directed by Alex Garland (28 Days Later), and stars Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) as a programmer who wins a competition at his company to spend a week at the estate of its CEO, Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac).
Smith discovers that he has been selected as the human test subject for a Turing-like consciousness experiment for Bateman's latest 'batch' of artificial intelligence, Ava (former ELLE UK cover star Alicia Vikander).
If ever there was a lesson in not messing with humans, this is it.70Parasite (2019)
The Kim family infiltrates the lives of the wealthy Park family as their driver, tutor, art therapist, and house maid in the film. This film is a must-see for perfectly exploring issues of servitude, poverty, greed, and power.71Hush (2016)
This is why, in our opinion, people should not live alone in the woods unless they are attending a cute teddy bear's picnic.
Maddie Young (Kate Siegel), the author, lives alone after losing her hearing as a child, until a masked face of a psychotic killer appears at her window. Maddie is in the hands of the assassin, who, sadly, underestimates her power.
Will she make it? Keep an eye on it to find out.72Gerald’s Game (2017)
As it turns out, neither does Jessie (Carla Gugino), who is left in a shambles after her husband's sex game goes awry. Based on Stephen King's novel Gerald's Game, Jessie must figure out how to get out of her situation and her mind's tricks.73Jaws (1975)
'Two notes and you've got a villain,' Jack Black's character in The Holiday says of Jaws' beauty. And he couldn't be more correct.
This Steven Spielberg-directed film depicts several people becoming victims of a murderous predator, which is the reason why so many of us are terrified of sharks. A group of fishermen, on the other hand, believe they can defeat the great white and save their community.
74Basic Instinct (1992)
Nick Curran (Michael Douglas) is a police detective investigating the brutal murder of a wealthy musician. In his investigation, he comes across prime suspect Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), a writer whom he falls head over heels for.
Tramell's scheming only goes so far as Curran gradually unravels the threads of the case and focuses his attention more intently on her.75Shutter Island (2010)
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio star in this dramatic thriller. It follows DiCaprio's character, federal marshal Teddy Daniels, and his partner Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) as they travel to Shutter Island, a mental hospital for the criminally insane.
Teddy begins to struggle with the memory of his wife's murder at the hands of an arsonist on the island as a result of their investigations into a patient named Rachel Solando (Emily Mortimer), and is forced to question his own mental state.76Prisoners (2013)
You'll want to grab the big pillow to trail behind for this one.
Keller Dover's (Hugh Jackman) daughter goes missing, prompting him to launch his own investigation to determine who kidnapped her.
Despite his suspicions about a local boy named Alex Jones, Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) is on the case and repeatedly warns Dover to stand down and let the authorities do their job (Paul Dano). What follows is as exciting and spine-tingling as you could imagine.77Black Swan (2010)
Natalie Portman won an Oscar for her lead performance in this psychological thriller, in which she plays Nina, a ballet dancer obsessed with her career to the point of mental illness. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) substitutes prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder) for Nina in the upcoming Swan Lake production, things quickly turn ugly.
When ballerina Lily (Mila Kunis) enters the picture, things get even worse. As Nina and Lily's friendship grows stronger, the new 'prima' finds herself gravitating toward the dark side.78Silence Of The Lambs (1991)
We don't like fava beans or chianti because of this multi-Oscar-winning thriller starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins.
Clairce Sterling, played by Foster, is an FBI student who goes to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Hopkins), a psychiatrist and psychopath serving time for murder and cannibalism. In exchange for his thoughts on a high-profile case, Lecter requests to be transferred to a more comfortable facility and begins digging into Sterling's past, making her a prime target for his nefarious methods.79Nightcrawler (2014)
This film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is set primarily at night in Los Angeles.
Lou Bloom (Gyllenhaal) becomes obsessed with crime journalism and develops an interest in nightcrawling, which involves filming crime scenes and selling them to news outlets for a profit.
Bloom, on the other hand, has no idea that his love of the cutthroat nightcrawling world will lead him to become a victim of crime as well.80The Machinist (2004)
This film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is set primarily at night in Los Angeles.
Lou Bloom (Gyllenhaal) becomes obsessed with crime journalism and develops an interest in nightcrawling, which involves filming crime scenes and selling them to news outlets for a profit.
Bloom, on the other hand, has no idea that his love of the cutthroat nightcrawling world will lead him to become a victim of crime as well.81Gone Girl (2014)
Based on Gillian Flynn's best-selling novel of the same name, this film demonstrates why you should never believe the 'cool girl' facade.
Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports his wife Amy (Rosamund Pike) missing five years into their marriage. However, as the media and police close in on their seemingly picture-perfect lifestyle, it appears that the world he thought he shared with his wife is far from ideal.82Inside Man (2006)
This film, directed by Oscar winner Spike Lee, is about a confrontation between a police officer (Denzel Washington) and a bank robber (Clive Owen) during a heist.
Dalton Russell (Owen) is the ideal thief, meticulously planning every detail of a crime right down to the last second. When Madeline White (Jodie Foster) is asked to join Detective Keith Frazier's (Washington) case, it appears that something other than good planning is at work.83Rear Window (1954)
Alfred Hitchcock brings this lockdown story to life as photojournalist L.B. Jeffries (James Stewart) is forced to stay at home due to a broken leg and resorts to using binoculars to observe what is going on around him.
However, his fantasies that neighbor Lars Thorwald (Raymond Burr) has murdered his nagging wife may come true. This suspenseful and dramatic film teaches us all to be vigilant while also being aware that voyeurism isn't always a harmless bit of fun.84Se7en (1995)
When it came to making this dark film, director David Fincher ticked every thriller-box. lover's Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and young police officer David Mills (Brad Pitt) work together to solve a string of heinous murders.
The assassin selects victims to represent the seven deadly sins. Unfortunately for the couple, as well as Mills' wife Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow), the serial killer zeroes in on them.
Let's just say this isn't a PG-13 film that will make you feel good on Friday.85Memento (2000)
Leonard (Guy Pearce) suffers from short-term memory loss after a man brutally rapes and murders his wife. To keep track of his daily activities, he must take notes and Polaroid photos to piece together important information that he knows he will forget.
He sets out to avenge his wife's murderer with the help of barmaid Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss) and friend Teddy (Joe Pantoliano), despite Leonard's suspicions about the latter. Why is this so? You'll find out soon enough.86Vertigo (1958)
This literary adaptation of the French novel D'entre les morts, widely regarded as one of director Alfred Hitchcock's best films, sees personal investigator Scottie Ferguson (James Stewart) discover he has vertigo after a police officer tries to rescue him from falling off a building.
Despite his retirement, he is asked to do one last case for an old friend whose wife, Madeleine (Kim Novak), is thought to be possessed by a spirit.
Gavin Elster (Tom Helmore), his friend, wants him to follow his wife, but Scott falls in love with her. Of course, tragedy follows.
Nick Curran (Michael Douglas) is a police detective investigating the brutal murder of a wealthy musician. In his investigation, he comes across prime suspect Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), a writer whom he falls head over heels for.
Tramell's scheming only goes so far as Curran gradually unravels the threads of the case and focuses his attention more intently on her.75Shutter Island (2010)
Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio star in this dramatic thriller. It follows DiCaprio's character, federal marshal Teddy Daniels, and his partner Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) as they travel to Shutter Island, a mental hospital for the criminally insane.
Teddy begins to struggle with the memory of his wife's murder at the hands of an arsonist on the island as a result of their investigations into a patient named Rachel Solando (Emily Mortimer), and is forced to question his own mental state.76Prisoners (2013)
You'll want to grab the big pillow to trail behind for this one.
Keller Dover's (Hugh Jackman) daughter goes missing, prompting him to launch his own investigation to determine who kidnapped her.
Despite his suspicions about a local boy named Alex Jones, Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) is on the case and repeatedly warns Dover to stand down and let the authorities do their job (Paul Dano). What follows is as exciting and spine-tingling as you could imagine.77Black Swan (2010)
Natalie Portman won an Oscar for her lead performance in this psychological thriller, in which she plays Nina, a ballet dancer obsessed with her career to the point of mental illness. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Vincent Cassel) substitutes prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Winona Ryder) for Nina in the upcoming Swan Lake production, things quickly turn ugly.
When ballerina Lily (Mila Kunis) enters the picture, things get even worse. As Nina and Lily's friendship grows stronger, the new 'prima' finds herself gravitating toward the dark side.78Silence Of The Lambs (1991)
We don't like fava beans or chianti because of this multi-Oscar-winning thriller starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins.
Clairce Sterling, played by Foster, is an FBI student who goes to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Hopkins), a psychiatrist and psychopath serving time for murder and cannibalism. In exchange for his thoughts on a high-profile case, Lecter requests to be transferred to a more comfortable facility and begins digging into Sterling's past, making her a prime target for his nefarious methods.79Nightcrawler (2014)
This film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is set primarily at night in Los Angeles.
Lou Bloom (Gyllenhaal) becomes obsessed with crime journalism and develops an interest in nightcrawling, which involves filming crime scenes and selling them to news outlets for a profit.
Bloom, on the other hand, has no idea that his love of the cutthroat nightcrawling world will lead him to become a victim of crime as well.80The Machinist (2004)
This film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is set primarily at night in Los Angeles.
Lou Bloom (Gyllenhaal) becomes obsessed with crime journalism and develops an interest in nightcrawling, which involves filming crime scenes and selling them to news outlets for a profit.
Bloom, on the other hand, has no idea that his love of the cutthroat nightcrawling world will lead him to become a victim of crime as well.81Gone Girl (2014)
Based on Gillian Flynn's best-selling novel of the same name, this film demonstrates why you should never believe the 'cool girl' facade.
Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports his wife Amy (Rosamund Pike) missing five years into their marriage. However, as the media and police close in on their seemingly picture-perfect lifestyle, it appears that the world he thought he shared with his wife is far from ideal.82Inside Man (2006)
This film, directed by Oscar winner Spike Lee, is about a confrontation between a police officer (Denzel Washington) and a bank robber (Clive Owen) during a heist.
Dalton Russell (Owen) is the ideal thief, meticulously planning every detail of a crime right down to the last second. When Madeline White (Jodie Foster) is asked to join Detective Keith Frazier's (Washington) case, it appears that something other than good planning is at work.83Rear Window (1954)
Alfred Hitchcock brings this lockdown story to life as photojournalist L.B. Jeffries (James Stewart) is forced to stay at home due to a broken leg and resorts to using binoculars to observe what is going on around him.
However, his fantasies that neighbor Lars Thorwald (Raymond Burr) has murdered his nagging wife may come true. This suspenseful and dramatic film teaches us all to be vigilant while also being aware that voyeurism isn't always a harmless bit of fun.84Se7en (1995)
When it came to making this dark film, director David Fincher ticked every thriller-box. lover's Detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and young police officer David Mills (Brad Pitt) work together to solve a string of heinous murders.
The assassin selects victims to represent the seven deadly sins. Unfortunately for the couple, as well as Mills' wife Tracy (Gwyneth Paltrow), the serial killer zeroes in on them.
Let's just say this isn't a PG-13 film that will make you feel good on Friday.85Memento (2000)
Leonard (Guy Pearce) suffers from short-term memory loss after a man brutally rapes and murders his wife. To keep track of his daily activities, he must take notes and Polaroid photos to piece together important information that he knows he will forget.
He sets out to avenge his wife's murderer with the help of barmaid Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss) and friend Teddy (Joe Pantoliano), despite Leonard's suspicions about the latter. Why is this so? You'll find out soon enough.86Vertigo (1958)
This literary adaptation of the French novel D'entre les morts, widely regarded as one of director Alfred Hitchcock's best films, sees personal investigator Scottie Ferguson (James Stewart) discover he has vertigo after a police officer tries to rescue him from falling off a building.
Despite his retirement, he is asked to do one last case for an old friend whose wife, Madeleine (Kim Novak), is thought to be possessed by a spirit.
Gavin Elster (Tom Helmore), his friend, wants him to follow his wife, but Scott falls in love with her. Of course, tragedy follows.