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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.

Chappaquiddick

1441. Chappaquiddick

History Drama Thriller Historical Event Political Drama
6.4

20181h 47min

Sweden, United States

Director: John Curran

Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed in the aftermath of a fatal car accident in 1969 that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.

Themes

Political reputation under pressure, Family influence in crisis, Authority and responsibility conflict, Public scrutiny and accountability, Damage control and image management, Media framing and manipulation

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When a deadly mist engulfs Paris, people find refuge in the upper floors of the buildings. With no information, no electricity and hardly any supplies, Mathieu, Anna and their daughter Sarah try to survive the disaster.

Themes

"movie: just a breath away. genres: drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Drama, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: paris, France, Natural disaster, Struggle for survival, Paris, France, Natural disaster, Struggle for survival full keywords list: paris, France, Natural disaster, Struggle for survival, Mist, Father daughter relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the profound bond between family members in the face of existential threats, Highlighting the lengths to which parents will go to protect their children. it also examines the themes of isolation and the unexpected connections that can arise in dire circumstances."

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Acrimony

1443. Acrimony

Drama Thriller Relationship Drama Revenge Thriller
5.9

20182h

United States

Director: Tyler Perry

Faithful wife Melinda, who is tired of standing by her devious husband Robert, is enraged when it becomes clear she has been betrayed. That's when she lost it, and now she cannot let it go.

Themes

"movie: acrimony. genres: drama, Thriller, Drama, Thriller main themes: first time, Court, Obsession, First time, Court, Obsession full keywords list: first time, Court, Obsession, Harassment, Marriage, Manipulation, Revenge, Inheritance, Class differences, Rage, Anger, Therapy, Death of mother, Resentment, Torment, Hospitalization, Hostile, Out of control, Mentally unstable, Lies, Black cinema, Semi-narrative, Woman scorned, Sisters, Crazy, Taken advantage of, Uncontrollable anger. concept analysis: a portrayal of the destructive power of obsession and betrayal, 'acrimony' examines how love can turn into madness when trust is broken. the film highlights the psychological toll of emotional turmoil and the consequences of unresolved conflicts."

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Unsane

1444. Unsane

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Mindfuck Thriller
6.4

20181h 38min

United States

Director: Steven Soderbergh

A woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution where she is confronted by her greatest fear.

Themes

Abusive power dynamics, Mother-daughter tension, Institutional exploitation, Insurance-based confinement, Fear as coercion, Deceptive care system

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7 Days in Entebbe

1445. 7 Days in Entebbe

Thriller Drama Crime Political Thriller Historical Drama
5.9

20181h 47min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: José Padilha

In 1976, four hijackers take over an Air France airplane en route from Tel Aviv to Paris and force it to land in Entebbe, Uganda. With 248 passengers on board, one of the most daring rescue missions ever is set in motion.

Themes

"movie: 7 days in entebbe. genres: thriller, Drama, Crime, Thriller, Drama, Crime main themes: israel, 1970s, Rescue mission, Israel, 1970s, Rescue mission full keywords list: israel, 1970s, Rescue mission, Uganda, Based on true story, Airplane hijacking, Terrorism, Israeli defense force, Terrorist group, Operation entebbe, Idi amin. concept analysis: the film explores the moral complexities of negotiation versus military intervention in crisis situations. it highlights the human cost of terrorism and the ongoing struggle for peace amidst violence and conflict."

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Ghostland

1446. Ghostland

Horror Mystery Thriller Home Invasion Horror Whodunit
6.4

20181h 31min

Canada, France

Director: Pascal Laugier

A mother of two inherits a home from her aunt. On the first night in the new home she is confronted with murderous intruders and fights for her daughters’ lives. Sixteen years later the daughters reunite at the house, and that is when things get strange...

Themes

Reality vs illusion, Memory manipulation and perception, Trauma from past violence, Survival under coercive threats, Deception and trust under stress, Family protection under pressure

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The Warning

1447. The Warning

Thriller Drama Fantasy Domestic Thriller Psychological Drama
5.9

20181h 32min

Spain

Director: Daniel Calparsoro

Ten-year-old Nico receives a threatening letter and now his life is in danger. No one seems to believe him except one person that he doesn't know.

Themes

"movie: the warning. genres: thriller, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller, Drama, Fantasy main themes: mathematician, Bullying, Mother son relationship, Mathematician, Bullying, Mother son relationship full keywords list: mathematician, Bullying, Mother son relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the cyclical nature of trauma and fate, Illustrating how past violence reverberates through time, Affecting future generations. it delves into the themes of sacrifice and the desperate measures one takes to protect the innocent from repeating history."

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Thoroughbreds

1448. Thoroughbreds

Drama Thriller Mind Game Thriller Psychological Drama
6.6

20181h 32min

United States

Director: Cory Finley

Lily and Amanda, two high school students living in suburban Connecticut, rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of drifting apart. Together, they devise a plan to kill Lily's abusive stepfather by hiring a lowlife drug dealer.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Parental abuse and control, Wealth and entitlement, Adolescent alliances and betrayal, Moral disengagement and indifference, Social performance and image

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The Vanished

1449. The Vanished

Thriller Crime Mystery
6.6

20181h 41min

Director: Lee Chang-hee

A detective investigates the disappearance of a woman's corpse from a morgue and tries to uncover the cause of her death.


After waking up to find himself all alone in an apartment where a massive party was being held the night before, Sam is immediately forced to face a terrifying reality: the living dead have invaded the streets of Paris.

Themes

Isolation and loneliness, Urban decay and survival, Sound as lure and response, Self reliance under siege, Fragile human connection, Perception under stress

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