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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.

191. Adagio

Adagio
Crime Thriller Action
6.6
20232h 7minFrance, Italy
Director: Stefano Sollima

Overview

Tangled up with blackmail and crooked cops, the son of a former gangster seeks out his father's old friends, who risk everything to save him.


192. The Bricklayer

The Bricklayer
Action Thriller Spy Action Political Thriller
5.2
20231h 50minUnited States
Director: Renny Harlin

Overview

Someone is blackmailing the CIA by assassinating foreign journalists and making it look like the agency is responsible. As the world begins to unite against the U.S., the CIA must lure its most brilliant – and rebellious – operative out of retirement, forcing him to confront his checkered past while unraveling an international conspiracy.

Themes

"movie: the bricklayer. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes: blackmail, Conspiracy, Ex-cia agent, Blackmail, Conspiracy, Ex-cia agent full keywords list: blackmail, Conspiracy, Ex-cia agent. concept analysis: the film delves into the complexities of loyalty and betrayal within the realm of espionage, Highlighting the personal costs of a life dedicated to covert operations. it raises questions about the morality of revenge and the impact of past choices on one's present and future."

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193. Suddenly

Suddenly
Thriller Drama Adventure
6.1
20231h 54minBelgium, France
Director: Thomas Bidegain

Overview

Ben and Laura are a passionate but volatile couple who embark on a round-the-world sailing adventure to give their relationship a new start. During their trip, they decide to explore a vast deserted island which they discover off the coast of Chile. Caught in a violent storm, they shelter in an abandoned whaling station for the night but wake up the next morning to find their boat has disappeared. Stranded in a hostile environment with no means of communication, dwindling supplies and winter approaching they must work together in a life and death battle for survival, that will challenge their feelings and change their relationship forever.


194. Femme

Femme
Drama Thriller Romance
7.3
20231h 39minUnited Kingdom
Director: Sam H. Freeman

Overview

Jules is a drag artist in London who withdraws into himself and loses his career after a horrific attack. Months later, he recognizes one of his assailants in a gay sauna and quickly realizes he has the perfect opportunity to get revenge.


195. Eileen

Eileen
Thriller Crime Erotic Thriller Prison Crime
5.9
20231h 38minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: William Oldroyd

Overview

During a bitter 1964 Massachusetts winter, young secretary Eileen becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret — throwing Eileen onto a sinister path.

Themes

"movie: eileen. genres: thriller, Crime, Thriller, Crime main themes: prison, Sexual abuse, Based on novel or book, Prison, Sexual abuse, Based on novel or book full keywords list: prison, Sexual abuse, Based on novel or book, Winter, Kidnapping, Boston, Massachusetts, Female friendship, Dysfunctional family, Alcoholism, Femme fatale, Film noir, Murder, Loneliness, Female protagonist, Accidental death, Masturbation, New england, Death of mother, Alcoholic father, Female psychologist, Deadbeat dad, Daydreaming, Aggressive, Christmas, 1960s, Youth correctional facility, Anxious, Dark, Psychological, Depressing. concept analysis: the film delves into the complexities of obsession and the psychological effects of trauma, Illustrating how isolation can lead individuals to make morally questionable decisions. it serves as a commentary on the destructive nature of love when intertwined with manipulation and desperation."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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196. The Coffee Table

The Coffee Table
Horror Thriller Drama Comedy Family Drama
6.7
20231h 31minSpain
Director: Caye Casas

Overview

Jesus and María are a couple going through a difficult time in their relationship. Nevertheless, they have just become parents. To shape their new life, they decide to buy a new coffee table. A decision that will change their existence.

Themes

Fragile domestic trust, Deception around promises, Secrecy within family, Hidden danger in home, Parenting under stress, Guilt and denial

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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197. Silent Night

Silent Night
Action Thriller Crime One-Person Army Revenge Thriller
5.3
20231h 44minUnited States
Director: John Woo

Overview

A tormented father witnesses his young son die when caught in a gang's crossfire on Christmas Eve. While recovering from a wound that costs him his voice, he makes vengeance his life's mission and embarks on a punishing training regimen in order to avenge his son's death.

Themes

"movie: silent night. genres: action, Thriller, Crime, Action, Thriller, Crime main themes: holiday, Revenge, Death of son, Holiday, Revenge, Death of son full keywords list: holiday, Revenge, Death of son, Angry, Christmas, No dialogue. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of grief and the consuming desire for revenge, Illustrating how loss can lead individuals down a path of isolation and violence. it ultimately questions the morality of vengeance and the impact it has on relationships and personal redemption."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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198. Across the Furious Sea

Across the Furious Sea
Crime Thriller Drama Mystery
6.6
20232h 24minChina
Director: Cao Baoping

Overview

A murder case reveals unknown secrets of the killer and the victim.


199. Little Bone Lodge

Little Bone Lodge
Horror Crime Thriller
6.0
20231h 33minUnited Kingdom
Director: Matthias Hoene

Overview

During a stormy night in the Scottish Highlands, two criminal brothers on the run seek refuge in a desolate farmhouse. But after taking the resident family captive, they find the house holds even darker secrets of its own.


200. 12.12: The Day

12.12: The Day
Drama Thriller Action War History
7.5
20232h 22minSouth Korea
Director: Kim Sung-soo

Overview

After the assassination of President Park, martial law has been declared. A coup d'état bursts out by Defense Security Commander Chun Doo-gwang and a private band of officers following him. Capital Defense Commander Lee Tae-shin, an obstinate soldier who believes the military should not take political actions, fights against Chun Doo-gwang to stop him. The conflict between the two grows while military leaders are holding their decision and Defense Minister is gone. In the midst of chaos, the spring of Seoul that everyone longed for heads to unexpected direction.