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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.

Amber Alert

871. Amber Alert

Thriller Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.1

20241h 31min

United States

Director: Kerry Bellessa

A ride-share turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse after it follows a car fitting the description of an AMBER Alert.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Amber alert effectiveness, Ride-share ethics under pressure, Family safety and reunification, Improvised pursuit decisions, Emergency response coordination

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Azrael

872. Azrael

Action Horror Thriller Epic Action Folk Horror
5.3

20241h 26min

United States

Director: E.L. Katz

In a world where no one speaks, a devout female hunts down a young woman who has escaped her imprisonment. Recaptured by its ruthless leaders, Azrael is due to be sacrificed to pacify an ancient evil deep within the surrounding wilderness.

Themes

Loyalty under duress, Isolation and survival, Deceptive leadership dynamics, Spectral threat and human fear, Silence as sin, Coercive ritual violence

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The Red Virgin

873. The Red Virgin

Drama History Thriller
7.1

20241h 54min

Director: Paula Ortiz

Hildegart is conceived and educated by her mother Aurora to be the woman of the future, to become one of the most brilliant minds of Spain in the 1930s and one of the European references on female sexuality.


Apartment 7A

874. Apartment 7A

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.9

20241h 44min

United States

Director: Natalie Erika James

A struggling young dancer finds herself drawn in by dark forces when a peculiar, well-connected older couple promise her a shot at fame.

Themes

"movie: apartment 7a. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: new york city, Satanism, Prequel, New york city, Satanism, Prequel full keywords list: new york city, Satanism, Prequel, Occult, Satanic cult, Manhattan, New york city, 1960s, Apartment, Pretentious. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of exploitation and the loss of agency, Particularly in the context of women's bodies and ambitions. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of ambition when intertwined with malevolent forces."

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V/H/S/Beyond

875. V/H/S/Beyond

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Alien Horror Alien Contact Sci-Fi
5.8

20241h 54min

United States

Director: Jordan Downey

The infinite playground of forbidden worlds and dangerous lifeforms offered by the sci-fi horror genre will lead to the biggest, maddest, bloodiest V/H/S ever.

Themes

Found footage realism, Anthology framing and fragmentation, Alien invasion anxiety, Media credibility and deception, Domestic intrusion and danger, Transformation through mutation, Media spectacle exploitation

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Weekend in Taipei

876. Weekend in Taipei

Action Adventure Thriller Spy Action Investigation Suspense
5.7

20241h 41min

France, United States

Director: George Huang

A former DEA agent and a former undercover operative revisit their romance during a fateful weekend in Taipei, unaware of the dangerous consequences of their past.

Themes

Family protection under threat, Corporate malfeasance, Undercover risk, Evidence-driven pursuit, Hidden ledger, Cross-border dynamics, Environmental harm

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The Seed of the Sacred Fig

877. The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Drama Thriller Crime Political Drama Political Thriller
7.6

20242h 47min

France, Germany

Director: Mohammad Rasoulof

Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.

Themes

Surveillance and coercion, Authoritarian control over justice, Paranoia within the family, Mistrust of institutions, Duty vs family protection, Political unrest shaping decisions

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The Critic

878. The Critic

Thriller Crime Drama Mystery
6.0

20241h 41min

United Kingdom

Director: Anand Tucker

Jimmy Erskine is the most feared theatre critic of the age. He lives as flamboyantly as he writes and takes pleasure in savagely taking down any actor who fails to meet his standards. When the owner of the Daily Chronicle dies, and his son takes over, Jimmy quickly finds himself at odds with his new boss and his position under threat. In an attempt to preserve the power and influence he holds so sacred, Jimmy strikes a Faustian pact with a struggling actress, entangling them and the boss in a thrilling but deadly web of desire, blackmail, and betrayal.


Bad Genius

879. Bad Genius

Thriller Drama
6.2

20241h 36min

Canada

Director: J.C. Lee

A highly-gifted student sees an opportunity to escape her roots by helping wealthy classmates cheat on key exams, but at great risk to her future.


The Killer's Game

880. The Killer's Game

Action Comedy Thriller One-Person Army Dark Comedy
5.8

20241h 44min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: J.J. Perry

When top hitman Joe Flood is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands – by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend, he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it's too late.

Themes

"movie: the killer's game. genres: action, Comedy, Thriller, Action, Comedy, Thriller main themes: based on novel or book, Hitman, Terminal illness, Based on novel or book, Hitman, Terminal illness full keywords list: based on novel or book, Hitman, Terminal illness, Action comedy, Comedy thriller. concept analysis: the film delves into the complexities of love and sacrifice, Highlighting the lengths one will go to protect those they care about. it also raises questions about the morality of a violent lifestyle and the potential for redemption through personal connections."

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