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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.

Encounter

1141. Encounter

Mystery Thriller Drama Survival Thriller Family Drama
5.9

20211h 48min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Michael Pearce

A decorated Marine goes on a rescue mission to save his two young sons from an unhuman threat. As their journey takes them in increasingly dangerous directions, the boys will need to leave their childhoods behind.

Themes

"movie: encounter. genres: mystery, Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Drama main themes: alien, Alien abduction, Alien invasion, Alien, Alien abduction, Alien invasion full keywords list: alien, Alien abduction, Alien invasion. concept analysis: the film delves into the psychological struggles of a father grappling with trauma and mental illness while trying to protect his children from perceived threats. it raises questions about the nature of reality and the sacrifices one makes for family amidst chaos and fear."

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Nightmare Alley

1142. Nightmare Alley

Crime Drama Thriller Con Artist Crime Mind Game Thriller
7.0

20212h 31min

United States

Director: Guillermo del Toro

An ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychologist who is even more dangerous than he is.

Themes

Power dynamics and control, Murder consequences, Tarot cards manipulation, Geek exploitation, Deception via carnival, Con artist ambition

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Amazon Video
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Bull

1143. Bull

Crime Thriller
6.5

20211h 27min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Paul Andrew Williams

Ten years after he was last seen, a vicious mob enforcer returns home to find his son and methodically track down the gang that double-crossed him. His quest for revenge soon leads to a savage showdown between his wife and her mob boss father.


One Shot

1144. One Shot

Action Thriller Military Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.7

20211h 37min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: James Nunn

An elite squad of Navy SEALs, on a covert mission to transport a prisoner off a CIA black site island prison, are trapped when insurgents attack while trying to rescue the same prisoner.

Themes

"movie: one shot. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes: war on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal, War on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal full keywords list: war on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal, Detached, Aggressive, Seige, Complex, Ambivalent, Amused, Appreciative, Assertive, Awestruck, Baffled, Bewildered, Celebratory, Complicated, Conceited, Cruel, Defiant. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of duty and moral ambiguity in warfare, Questioning the righteousness of actions taken in the name of justice. it serves as a commentary on the psychological toll of combat and the sacrifices made by those who serve."

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Amazon Video
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Dangerous

1145. Dangerous

Action Thriller One-Person Army Revenge Thriller
5.2

20211h 39min

United States

Director: David Hackl

A reformed sociopath heads to a remote island after the death of his brother. Soon after his arrival, the island falls under siege from a deadly gang of mercenaries, and when he discovers their role in his brother’s demise, he sets out on a relentless quest for vengeance.

Themes

"movie: dangerous. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores themes of redemption and the struggle against one's inherent nature, Highlighting the conflict between personal demons and the desire for familial connection. it also delves into the moral complexities of vengeance and the consequences of past choices."

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Hypnotic

1146. Hypnotic

Thriller Drama Horror Mind Game Thriller Psychological Horror
5.3

20211h 29min

Canada

Director: Matt Angel

A young woman seeking self-improvement enlists the help of a renowned hypnotist but, after a handful of intense sessions, discovers unexpected and deadly consequences.

Themes

"movie: hypnotic. genres: thriller, Drama, Horror, Thriller, Drama, Horror main themes: pathetic, Cliché, Pretentious, Pathetic, Cliché, Pretentious full keywords list: pathetic, Cliché, Pretentious. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical boundaries of psychological manipulation and the consequences of trauma on the human psyche. it serves as a cautionary tale about the vulnerabilities of individuals seeking help and the potential for exploitation by those in positions of power."

Available on

Netflix
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Night Teeth

1147. Night Teeth

Horror Thriller Action Vampire Horror Survival Thriller
5.7

20211h 47min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Adam Randall

A college student moonlighting as a chauffeur picks up two mysterious women for a night of party-hopping across LA. But when he uncovers their bloodthirsty intentions—and their dangerous, shadowy underworld—he must fight to stay alive.

Themes

"movie: night teeth. genres: horror, Thriller, Action, Horror, Thriller, Action main themes: vampire, College student, Dracula, Vampire, College student, Dracula full keywords list: vampire, College student, Dracula, Bloody, Moonlighting, Secret, Sentimental, Romantic, Amused, Awestruck, Dignified, Exuberant, Gentle, Vibrant. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of loyalty and betrayal within the context of an age-old conflict between humans and vampires. it raises questions about identity and the moral implications of power dynamics in relationships, Ultimately reflecting on the choices that define us in the face of chaos."

Available on

Netflix
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The Beta Test

1148. The Beta Test

Thriller Horror Comedy Dark Comedy Psychological Horror
6.1

20211h 34min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Jim Cummings

An engaged Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, infidelity, and digital data.

Themes

Deception and performance, Appearance versus reality, Ambition under pressure, Privacy vs exploitation, Digital data manipulation, Infidelity and consequence

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Amazon Video
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Halloween Kills

1149. Halloween Kills

Horror Thriller Slasher Horror Survival Thriller
5.5

20211h 45min

United States

Director: David Gordon Green

Michael manages to free himself from Laurie Strode's trap to resume his ritual bloodbath. As she fights for her life from injuries from their last encounter, she inspires her daughter Karen, her granddaughter Allyson, and all of Haddonfield to rise up against the unstoppable monster.

Themes

"movie: halloween kills. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: halloween, Sequel, Murder, Halloween, Sequel, Murder full keywords list: halloween, Sequel, Murder, Vigilante, Serial killer, Hospital, Slasher, Murderer, Killer, House fire, Crime spree, Vigilantism, Escaped killer, Murder spree, Vigilante justice, Sadistic killer, Holiday horror, Gay character. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of violence and trauma, Illustrating how the past continues to haunt the present. it raises questions about the consequences of vengeance and the struggle to confront one's fears in the face of an unstoppable evil."

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Hinterland

1150. Hinterland

Thriller Drama History
6.2

20211h 38min

Austria, Belgium

Director: Stefan Ruzowitzky

Vienna, 1920. The Austro-Hungarian Empire has collapsed. Peter Perg returns home from the Great War, after years of captivity. But the Vienna he comes home to is nothing like the place he once knew. The new Austrian Republic thrives on social and artistic freedom, but anti-democratic movements and unemployment loom overhead. A stranger in his hometown, his life takes a turn for the worse when one of his former comrades is murdered. Suddenly the mysterious killings of veterans are mounting. Personally connected to the victims, Perg decides to bring the killer to justice. He finds an ally in the cool-headed forensic doctor Theresa Körner, with whom he has a deeper, shared history. Their investigation leads them into the darkest corners of the city, as they confront a brutal and systematic killer and intrigues from within the police force. But when the killer’s net closes around Perg himself, he faces the moral dilemma of his life.