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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.

The Traitor

661. The Traitor

Drama Crime Thriller Organized Crime Political Thriller
7.1

20192h 31min

Brazil, France

Director: Marco Bellocchio

Palermo, Sicily, 1980. Mafia member Tommaso Buscetta decides to move to Brazil with his family fleeing the constant war between the different clans of the criminal organization. But when, after living several misfortunes, he is forced to return to Italy, he makes a bold decision that will change his life and the destiny of Cosa Nostra forever.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, State versus crime, Collaboration and consequence, Justice through testimony, Fear and public scrutiny, Power and influence networks

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The Silence

662. The Silence

Horror Drama Thriller Fantasy Monster Horror
5.4

20191h 30min

Canada, Germany

Director: John R. Leonetti

With the world under attack by deadly creatures who hunt by sound, a teen and her family seek refuge outside the city and encounter a mysterious cult.

Themes

"movie: the silence. genres: horror, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Drama, Thriller, Fantasy main themes: based on novel or book, Deaf, Post-apocalyptic future, Based on novel or book, Deaf, Post-apocalyptic future full keywords list: based on novel or book, Deaf, Post-apocalyptic future, Survival, Creature, Religious cult, Sign languages, Deadly creature, Creature attack, Trying to avoid making noise. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of survival and the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their loved ones in the face of existential threats. it also delves into the impact of trauma and adaptation, Highlighting how personal loss can shape one's resilience and perspective in a world turned upside down."

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John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

663. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Action Thriller Crime One-Person Army Organized Crime
7.4

20192h 11min

United States

Director: Chad Stahelski

Super-assassin John Wick returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin’s guild, the High Table, John Wick is excommunicado, but the world’s most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn.

Themes

Betrayal and alliance, Excommunication under pressure, Desert ordeal, Shadowy governance, Alliances of necessity, Loyalty tested

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The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

664. The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil

Crime Action Thriller Serial Killer Crime Investigation Suspense
7.0

20191h 50min

South Korea

Director: Lee Won-tae

After barely surviving a brutal attack by a sadistic serial killer, crime boss Jang Dong-su is left humiliated. Determined to catch the killer known as K, he forms an uneasy alliance with Jung Tae-seok, a relentless and incorruptible detective who often disrupts his illegal business. However, while Jang Dong-su wants K dead, Jung Tae-suk is determined to bring him to justice. With a deal in place—whoever finds K first will decide his fate—the hunt begins, blurring the lines between crime and law.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception within alliances, Justice vs vengeance, Collaboration across rival lines, Ambition shaping choices, Evidence-driven pursuit

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Kakegurui: The Movie

665. Kakegurui: The Movie

Drama Mystery Thriller
6.1

20192h

Director: Tsutomu Hanabusa

Hyakkaou Private Academy. An institution for the privileged with a very peculiar curriculum. You see, when you're the sons and daughters of the wealthiest of the wealthy, it's not athletic prowess or book smarts that keep you ahead. It's reading your opponent, the art of the deal. What better way to hone those skills than with a rigorous curriculum of gambling? At Hyakkaou Private Academy, the winners live like kings, and the losers are put through the wringer. But when Yumeko Jabami enrols, she's gonna teach these kids what a high roller really looks like!


The Intruder

666. The Intruder

Thriller Domestic Thriller
5.6

20191h 42min

United States

Director: Deon Taylor

A psychological thriller about a young married couple who buys a beautiful Napa Valley house on several acres of land only to find that the man they bought it from refuses to let go of the property.

Themes

"movie: the intruder. genres: thriller, Thriller main themes: california, Psychopath, Widow, California, Psychopath, Widow full keywords list: california, Psychopath, Widow, Country house, Thanksgiving, Stalker, Deer, Murder, Christmas lights, Voyeur, Christmas, Intruder, Napa valley. concept analysis: the film delves into the destructive nature of obsession and the fragility of trust within relationships. it highlights how past traumas can manifest in dangerous ways, Ultimately leading to a fight for survival against an unhinged antagonist."

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Come to Daddy

667. Come to Daddy

Comedy Horror Mystery Thriller Dark Comedy
6.0

20191h 36min

Ireland, Canada

Director: Ant Timpson

After receiving a cryptic letter from his estranged father, Norval travels to his dad’s oceanfront home for what he hopes will be a positive experience. If only he’d known the dark truth about his old man beforehand.

Themes

Estranged father dynamics, Beach house threat, Crossbow menace, Isolated house pressure, Father son reunion tension, Torture as leverage

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Fast Color

668. Fast Color

Thriller Science Fiction Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Domestic Thriller
6.1

20191h 42min

United States

Director: Julia Hart

A woman is forced to go on the run when her superhuman abilities are discovered. Years after having abandoned her family, the only place she has left to hide is home.

Themes

Family loyalty under strain, Female agency under threat, Science versus autonomy, Memory and identity under pressure, Power as burden, Trauma shaping choices

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Triple Threat

669. Triple Threat

Thriller Action Martial Arts Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.6

20191h 36min

United States, China

Director: Jesse V. Johnson

A crime syndicate places a hit on a billionaire's daughter, making her the target of an elite assassin squad. A small band of down-and-out mercenaries protects her, fighting tooth and nail to stop the assassins from reaching their target.

Themes

"movie: triple threat. genres: thriller, Action, Thriller, Action main themes: martial arts, Assassin, Police, Martial arts, Assassin, Police full keywords list: martial arts, Assassin, Police, Hitman, Fight, Mercenary, Organized crime, تهدید سه گانه. concept analysis: the film explores themes of vengeance and redemption, Illustrating how personal loss can drive individuals to confront systemic corruption. it also examines the moral complexities of loyalty and betrayal in the face of violence."

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The Highwaymen

670. The Highwaymen

Crime Drama Thriller Organized Crime Historical Drama
6.9

20192h 13min

United States

Director: John Lee Hancock

In 1934, Frank Hamer and Manny Gault, two former Texas Rangers, are commissioned to put an end to the wave of vicious crimes perpetrated by Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, a notorious duo of infamous robbers and cold-blooded killers who nevertheless are worshiped by the public.

Themes

Public admiration of criminals, Retired lawman duty, Tracker led pursuit, Manhunt driven pursuit, Bank robber mythmaking, Forensic science guidance

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