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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.

Accident Man

1461. Accident Man

Action Crime Thriller Organized Crime Revenge Thriller
6.2

20181h 41min

United Kingdom

Director: Jesse V. Johnson

Mike Fallon, the Accident Man, is a stone cold killer. When a loved one is murdered by his own crew, Fallon is forced to avenge the one person who actually meant something to him.

Themes

Revenge and consequences, Corruption and complicity, Mentorship and loyalty, Deception and cover stories, Vigilantism and moral ambiguity, Power and control in criminal networks

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Cloverfield Paradox

1462. The Cloverfield Paradox

Horror Thriller Science Fiction Alien Horror Space Sci-Fi
5.5

20181h 42min

United States

Director: Julius Onah

Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Trust and deception in teams, Resource scarcity under crisis, Existential threat from unknowns, Duty vs personal sacrifice, Risk of scientific overreach

Available on

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Winchester

1463. Winchester

Horror Thriller Haunting Horror Computer Threat Thriller
5.5

20181h 40min

Australia, United States

Director: Michael Spierig

San Jose, California, 1906. Isolated in her labyrinthine mansion, eccentric firearm heiress Sarah Winchester believes that she is being haunted by the souls of those killed by the guns manufactured by her company.

Themes

Power and control, Grief and loss, Trauma and addiction, Perception and misdiagnosis, Ancestral guilt, Haunted space and memory

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Braven

1464. Braven

Drama Action Thriller Epic Action Survival Thriller
5.9

20181h 34min

Canada

Director: Lin Oeding

A logger defends his family from a group of dangerous drug runners.

Themes

"movie: braven. genres: drama, Action, Thriller, Drama, Action, Thriller main themes: drug dealer, Cocaine, Log cabin, Drug dealer, Cocaine, Log cabin full keywords list: drug dealer, Cocaine, Log cabin. concept analysis: the film explores the primal instincts of a father protecting his family against overwhelming odds, Highlighting themes of sacrifice and resilience. it also delves into the impact of familial bonds in the face of danger, Illustrating how love can drive individuals to confront their deepest fears."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Sweet Country

1465. Sweet Country

Western Crime Thriller Drama Revisionist Western
6.9

20181h 53min

Australia

Director: Warwick Thornton

In 1929, an Australian Aboriginal stockman kills a white station owner in self-defense and goes on the lam, pursued by a posse.

Themes

Class inequality, Frontier justice, Abuse of power, Racial tension, Legal ambiguity, Gender violence

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Terrifier

1466. Terrifier

Horror Thriller Slasher Horror
5.5

20181h 24min

United States

Director: Damien Leone

A maniacal clown named Art terrorizes three young women on Halloween night and everyone else who stands in his way.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Survival under threat, Violence as spectacle, Fear during holidays, Media intrusion and mockery

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Den of Thieves

1467. Den of Thieves

Crime Thriller Action Heist Modern Noir Thriller
7.0

20182h 20min

United States

Director: Christian Gudegast

Right under the nose of Los Angeles’ elite police unit, the most successful crew of robbers in the state plans a brazen, seemingly impossible heist of the Federal Reserve Bank.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception under scrutiny, Leadership and domination, Law enforcement vs criminals, High-stakes crime risk, Urban crime dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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An idealistic young employee at the U.N. investigates the grisly murder of his predecessor – and uncovers a vast global conspiracy that may involve his own boss.

Themes

Bureaucratic complicity, Whistleblower risk, Conspiracy through bribes, Aid funds diverted, Press exposure, Institutional termination

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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In an alternative Victorian Age Gotham City, Batman begins his war on crime while he investigates a new series of murders by Jack the Ripper.

Themes

Class inequality, Police corruption, Guardianship and care, Elite power abuse, Safeguarding the vulnerable, Misperception of crime-fighters

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Acts of Violence

1470. Acts of Violence

Action Crime Thriller One-Person Army Undercover Sting Crime
5.3

20181h 26min

Canada

Director: Brett Donowho

When his fiancee is kidnapped by human traffickers, Roman and his ex-military brothers set out to track her down and save her before it is too late. Along the way, Roman teams up with Avery, a cop investigating human trafficking and fighting the corrupt bureaucracy that has harmful intentions.

Themes

"movie: acts of violence. genres: action, Crime, Thriller, Action, Crime, Thriller main themes: post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Police, Kidnapping, Post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Police, Kidnapping full keywords list: post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Police, Kidnapping, Cleveland, Human trafficking, Stripper, Murder, Abduction. concept analysis: the film examines the brutal realities of human trafficking and the moral complexities of justice in a corrupt system. it highlights the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their loved ones and the personal sacrifices made in the pursuit of redemption."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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