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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 Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic

1161. The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic

Drama Romance Thriller
7.5

20211h 22min

Finland

Director: Teemu Nikki

Jaakko and Sirpa have never met face to face, but talk on the phone every day. When Jaakko hears news about Sirpa's declining health, he decides to go meet her in another city. It's not the easiest decision, because he's blind and paralyzed from the chest down - and he has to make the journey alone. To get there, Jaakko must rely on the help of five strangers. What could go wrong?


Azor

1162. Azor

Drama Thriller
6.5

20211h 40min

Argentina, France

Director: Andreas Fontana

Yvan De Wiel, a private banker from Geneva, is going to Argentina in the midst of a dictatorship to replace his partner, the object of the most worrying rumors, who disappeared overnight. Between hushed lounges, swimming pools, and gardens under surveillance, a remote duel takes place between two bankers who, despite different methods, are the accomplices of a discreet and merciless form of colonization.


Small Engine Repair

1163. Small Engine Repair

Crime Drama Thriller
6.5

20211h 42min

United States

Director: John Pollono

The seemingly casual reunion of three old friends at an out-of-the-way repair shop masks a hidden agenda fuelled by the arrival of a privileged young yuppie.


Kate

1164. Kate

Action Thriller One-Person Army Revenge Thriller
6.3

20211h 46min

United States, Japan

Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan

A ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Moral ambiguity, Deception and control, Revenge vs restraint, Mentorship and manipulation, Trauma from training

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Copshop

1165. Copshop

Thriller Crime Action Mind Game Thriller Police Procedural
6.2

20211h 48min

United States

Director: Joe Carnahan

On the run from a lethal assassin, a wily con artist devises a scheme to hide out inside a small-town police station. However, when the hit man turns up at the precinct, an unsuspecting rookie cop finds herself caught in the crosshairs.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Police corruption, Deception and loyalty, Mob influence on justice, Conflicting loyalties, Shootout tensions

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Black Box

1166. Black Box

Mystery Thriller Drama Investigation Mystery Cover-Up Thriller
7.2

20212h 10min

France, Belgium

Director: Yann Gozlan

Mathieu is a young and talented black box analyst on a mission to solve the reason behind the deadly crash of a brand new aircraft. Yet, when the case is closed by authorities, Mathieu cannot help but sense there is something wrong with the evidence. As he listens to the tracks again, he starts detecting some seriously disturbing details. Could the tape have been modified? Going against his boss' orders, Mathieu begins his own rogue investigation - an obsessional and dangerous quest for truth that will quickly threaten far more than his career...

Themes

Bureaucratic pressure, Obsessive pursuit, Data manipulation, Cover-up dynamic, Hacking as demonstration, Risk culture tension

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The Card Counter

1167. The Card Counter

Drama Thriller Crime Revenge Thriller Relationship Drama
6.2

20211h 51min

Sweden, United Kingdom

Director: Paul Schrader

William Tell just wants to play cards. His spartan existence on the casino trail is shattered when he is approached by Cirk, a vulnerable and angry young man seeking help to execute his plan for revenge on a military colonel. Tell sees a chance at redemption through his relationship with Cirk. But keeping Cirk on the straight-and-narrow proves impossible, dragging Tell back into the darkness of his past.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Moral ambiguity, Revenge and violence, Gambling as escape, Military prison legacy, Haunted past trauma

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The Colony

1168. The Colony

Science Fiction Thriller Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
5.4

20211h 44min

Germany, Switzerland

Director: Tim Fehlbaum

In the not-too-distant future: after a global catastrophe has wiped out nearly all of humanity on Earth, an elite astronaut from Space Colony Kepler must make a decision that will seal the fate of the people on both planets.

Themes

"movie: the colony. genres: science fiction, Thriller, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: dystopia, Post-apocalyptic future, Space travel, Dystopia, Post-apocalyptic future, Space travel full keywords list: dystopia, Post-apocalyptic future, Space travel, Space, Apocalypse, Father daughter reunion, Future earth, Father daughter relationship. concept analysis: the film explores themes of survival and the moral complexities of human reproduction in a post-apocalyptic world. it raises questions about identity, Family, And the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones in dire circumstances."

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The Voyeurs

1169. The Voyeurs

Thriller Erotic Thriller
6.1

20211h 57min

United States

Director: Michael Mohan

When Pippa and Thomas move into their dream apartment, they notice that their windows look directly into the apartment opposite – inviting them to witness the volatile relationship of the attractive couple across the street. But what starts as a simple curiosity turns into full-blown obsession with increasingly dangerous consequences.

Themes

Deception and exposure, Surveillance driven obsession, Boundary erosion through watching, Voyeuristic gaze, Power abuse in romance, Manipulation through image making

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Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Candyman

1170. Candyman

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.9

20211h 31min

Canada, United States

Director: Nia DaCosta

A Chicago artist's sanity starts to unravel, unleashing a terrifying wave of violence when he begins to explore the macabre history of the Candyman.

Themes

"movie: candyman. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: sequel, Murder, Urban legend, Sequel, Murder, Urban legend full keywords list: sequel, Murder, Urban legend, Bee, Evil, Urban gothic, Mirror. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of violence and trauma within marginalized communities, Illustrating how historical injustices continue to haunt the present. it also critiques gentrification and the erasure of cultural histories, Emphasizing the importance of remembering and acknowledging the past."

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