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Thriller movies

Edge-of-your-seat suspense and psychological tension that keeps your heart racing from start to finish.

Subgenres include: Mind Game Thriller, Domestic Thriller, Cover-Up Thriller.

The Pale Blue Eye

1041. The Pale Blue Eye

Thriller Crime Horror Mystery Investigation Suspense
6.6

20222h 8min

United States

Director: Scott Cooper

West Point, New York, 1830. When a cadet at the burgeoning military academy is found hanged with his heart cut out, the top brass summons former New York City constable Augustus Landor to investigate. While attempting to solve this grisly mystery, the reluctant detective engages the help of one of the cadets: a strange but brilliant young fellow by the name of Edgar Allan Poe.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Institutional secrecy, Trauma and revenge, Duty vs vengeance, Investigative burden, Occult ritual influence

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Faithfully Yours

1042. Faithfully Yours

Mystery Thriller Whodunit Cover-Up Thriller
5.8

20221h 36min

Belgium, Netherlands

Director: André van Duren

Using each other as alibis, two friends sneak off to indulge in secret affairs — but their elaborate web of lies unravels when one of them goes missing.

Themes

Power dynamics in relationships, Trust under suspicion, Deception through alibis, Consequences of deceit, Secrecy within marriage, Manipulation of appearances

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Burning Days

1043. Burning Days

Drama Thriller
7.5

20222h 11min

Croatia, France

Director: Emin Alper

With the mayoral election approaching, the newly-appointed state prosecutor of a small town suffering from a water supply crisis gradually descends into trouble after a young local woman is raped.


Manticore

1044. Manticore

Drama Thriller
7.1

20221h 55min

Spain

Director: Carlos Vermut

Julián is a successful video-game designer whose life is plagued by a dark secret. But when Diana pops up in his life, the man will feel as though a chance at happiness is within his grasp.


Venus

1045. Venus

Drama Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Domestic Thriller
5.5

20221h 41min

Spain

Director: Jaume Balagueró

Lucía, a club dancer on the run, takes refuge in a sinister building on the outskirts of Madrid where her sister Rocío lives with her daughter Alba.

Themes

"movie: venus. genres: drama, Horror, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Thriller main themes: sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain, Go-go dancer, Sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain, Go-go dancer full keywords list: sibling relationship, Madrid, Spain, Go-go dancer, Solar eclipse, Apartment building, Old building, Estranged sister, Mother daughter relationship, Sister sister relationship, Outskirts. concept analysis: the film 'venus' explores the themes of familial loyalty amidst chaos and the haunting consequences of one's past decisions. it serves as a commentary on the inescapable nature of fate and the supernatural forces that can manipulate human lives in a modern urban setting."

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Killer of Men

1046. Killer of Men

Thriller
7.2

20221h 13min

Director: Tzvi Friedman

A man lurks the night alleys, killing people at random, he feels nothing, no emotion, and no pain; when he meets a graceful widow he must confront what it means to be human.


The Night Owl

1047. The Night Owl

Thriller Mystery
6.7

20221h 58min

South Korea

Director: An Tae-jin

A period drama film, depicting Joseon Dynasty in Korea. Kyoung-su is a skilled acupuncturist but a blind who can only see a little at dark. Right after Kyoung-su joins King Injo's medical team, the prince comes back after 7 years of living in Chung dynasty. Due to a long journey coming back, the prince becomes ill, and the king's doctor brings Kyoung-su to heal him. But while Kyoung-su is doing his work, he finds out the king's hidden secret which might change everything that the king owns. Could Kyoung-su be able to save everyone and himself?


Next Sohee

1048. Next Sohee

Drama Thriller
7.2

20222h 18min

South Korea

Director: July Jung

A female detective investigates the cause of a high school girl’s death and uncovers a disturbing truth.


A Man

1049. A Man

Drama Thriller Mystery
6.9

20222h 1min

Japan

Director: Kei Ishikawa

Akira works as a lawyer. One day, he meets with his former client Rie, who asks Akira to perform a background check on her late husband Daisuke.


Viking Wolf

1050. Viking Wolf

Horror Thriller Mystery Werewolf Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.2

20221h 37min

Norway, Denmark

Director: Stig Svendsen

After witnessing a grotesque murder at a party in her new town, a teenager starts having strange visions and bizarre desires.

Themes

"movie: viking wolf. genres: horror, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Mystery main themes: small town, Mythical creature, Vikings (norsemen), Small town, Mythical creature, Vikings (norsemen) full keywords list: small town, Mythical creature, Vikings (norsemen), Nordic mythology, Mythological beast, Female protagonist, Werewolf, Macabre, Lycanthrope, Nordic folklore, Practical special effects, Suspenseful, Frightened. concept analysis: the film explores the duality of human nature and the struggle between one's primal instincts and familial bonds. it raises questions about identity, Transformation, And the lengths a parent will go to protect their child, Even when faced with unimaginable horror."

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