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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.

Guns Akimbo

561. Guns Akimbo

Action Comedy Crime Thriller One-Person Army
6.3

20201h 38min

Belgium, Germany

Director: Jason Lei Howden

An ordinary guy suddenly finds himself forced to fight a gladiator-like battle for a dark website that streams the violence for viewers. In order to survive and rescue his kidnapped ex-girlfriend, he must battle Nix, a heavily armed and much more experienced fighter.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Coercion under threat, Spectacle of violence, Surveillance via live streams, Entertainment vs exploitation, Family ties in crime

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The Decline

562. The Decline

Thriller Action Survival Thriller
6.0

20201h 23min

Canada

Director: Patrice Laliberté

Anticipating a disaster, Antoine, a father, attends a survivalist training given by Alain in his autonomous hideout. In fear of a natural, economic or social crisis, the group trains to face the different possible apocalyptic scenarios. But the disaster they will experience will not be the one they predicted.

Themes

Survival under crisis, Isolation and dependence, Group dynamics under stress, Self-sufficiency vs dependence, Violence as consequence of training, Leadership manipulation in extremis

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The Invisible Man

563. The Invisible Man

Thriller Science Fiction Horror Domestic Thriller Psychological Horror
7.1

20202h 4min

Australia, United States

Director: Leigh Whannell

When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

Themes

Stalker dynamics, Domestic abuse, Murder framing, Fake suicide, Manipulations and framing, Pregnancy tension

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Time to Hunt

564. Time to Hunt

Drama Action Thriller Epic Action Survival Thriller
6.3

20202h 15min

South Korea

Director: Yoon Sung-hyun

Four young men want to leave their dystopian world behind and go to a distant paradise to execute a money robbery, a daring act that will have unexpected consequences.

Themes

Deception and betrayal dynamics, Vigilantism and retaliation, Dystopian survival pressures, Manipulated media narratives, Group coordination under stress, Blurred loyalties and rivalries

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Beasts Clawing at Straws

565. Beasts Clawing at Straws

Mystery Thriller Crime Drama Organized Crime
7.0

20201h 48min

South Korea

Director: Kim Yong-hoon

A struggling restaurant owner, caring for his sick mom, finds a bag of cash in a sauna locker, while a customs officer gets into trouble when his girlfriend runs off with money he borrowed from a loan shark.

Themes

Transactional relationships, Deception and betrayal, Economic desperation, Debt and coercion, Debt to loan shark, Social precariousness, Bag of money pressure

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The Night Clerk

566. The Night Clerk

Thriller Crime Drama Investigation Suspense Serial Killer Crime
5.6

20201h 30min

United States

Director: Michael Cristofer

Hotel night clerk Bart Bromley is a highly intelligent young man on the Autism spectrum. When a woman is murdered during his shift, Bart becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigation closes in, Bart makes a personal connection with a beautiful guest named Andrea, but soon realises he must stop the real murderer before she becomes the next victim.

Themes

"movie: the night clerk. genres: thriller, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Crime, Drama main themes: hotel, Falsely accused, Murder, Hotel, Falsely accused, Murder full keywords list: hotel, Falsely accused, Murder, Surveillance camera, Autistic. concept analysis: the film explores the intersection of technology and human connection, Highlighting the ethical dilemmas of surveillance in personal relationships. it also delves into themes of isolation and the struggle for understanding in a world that often misjudges those who are different."

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Breaking Surface

567. Breaking Surface

Drama Thriller Survival Thriller Family Drama
6.1

20201h 22min

Belgium, Norway

Director: Joachim Hedén

Two Swedish/Norwegian half sisters go on a winter diving trip in Northern Norway, when they get trapped after a rockslide.

Themes

Sisterhood under pressure, Resourcefulness in crisis, Survival and resilience, Time as adversary, Trust and reliance, Risk vs duty

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The Rhythm Section

568. The Rhythm Section

Action Thriller Spy Action Revenge Thriller
5.4

20201h 49min

Spain, United Kingdom

Director: Reed Morano

When she discovers the plane crash that claimed the lives of her family was no accident, Stephanie Patrick enters the dark, complex world of international espionage seeking vengeance. With nothing left to lose, Stephanie transforms from victim to assassin and discovers that neither revenge nor the truth are what they appear.

Themes

"movie: the rhythm section. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes: based on novel or book, Spy, Revenge, Based on novel or book, Spy, Revenge full keywords list: based on novel or book, Spy, Revenge, Terrorism. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and transformation, As stephanie evolves from a victim of tragedy to a vengeful assassin. it raises questions about the morality of revenge and the personal cost of seeking justice in a world filled with deception and betrayal."

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Wasp Network

569. Wasp Network

Drama History Thriller Historical Drama Political Thriller
5.9

20202h 8min

Belgium, Brazil

Director: Olivier Assayas

Havana, Cuba, 1990. René González, an airplane pilot, unexpectedly flees the country, leaving behind his wife Olga and his daughter Irma, and begins a new life in Miami, where he becomes a member of an anti-Castro organization.

Themes

"movie: wasp network. genres: drama, History, Thriller, Drama, History, Thriller main themes: miami, Florida, Cuba, Espionage, Miami, Florida, Cuba, Espionage full keywords list: miami, Florida, Cuba, Espionage, Spy, Terrorism, Havana, Cuba, Spy ring, 1990s, Castro regime, Anti-castro organization, Cuban history. concept analysis: the film examines the moral ambiguities of loyalty and betrayal within the context of political activism. it highlights the personal sacrifices individuals make for their beliefs and the complex interplay between patriotism and espionage."

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Run Sweetheart Run

570. Run Sweetheart Run

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Survival Thriller
5.5

20201h 43min

United States

Director: Shana Feste

A woman runs for her life though the streets of Los Angeles after her blind date suddenly turns violent.

Themes

"movie: run sweetheart run. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes: blind date, Los angeles, California, Woman director, Blind date, Los angeles, California, Woman director full keywords list: blind date, Los angeles, California, Woman director. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of female empowerment and survival in the face of male violence. it highlights the struggle against patriarchal control and the journey of a woman reclaiming her agency and strength."

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