Thrillers are the best movies; deep plots and heavy suspense will give you a good time. These movies engage the audience with the intensity of a horror film and the chair-gripping aspect of a purely action-based blockbuster. Yet, not all thrillers are worthwhile to watch. Here is a list of our top 10 thrillers to watch anytime.
1. Inception (2010)
This Christopher Nolan movie, with Leonardo Di Caprio as the lead, will always be on our watchlist. It is a deep layered suspense with mind-bending twists that guarantee an exciting viewer review. With its non-graphic action and screenplay, this movie is safe for children due to its non-violent nature and immense captivating storylines.
2. The Prestige (2006)
The Prestige is another fine thriller with a peculiar ending and an engaging story starring Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. Two magicians are tied in a race to become the best artists in an old yet gloomy time. The Prestige allows viewers to feel the rivalry and masterful deceptions of both magicians’ craft. The plot remains a mystery until the end, and even if you see it coming, it will still surprise you.
3. Oldboy (2003)
The gruesome reality of revenge in Park Chan-Wook’s directed Oldboy has been a top-shelf thriller movie for over two decades. After spending years in a confusing confinement, a man miraculously escapes and follows the trail, explaining his captivity. The film craft of this movie and the storyline make it an all-time favorite in the suspense genre.
4. Silence of the Lambs (1991)
A movie with a cannibal imprisoned in jail helping the FBI catch a serial killer and kidnapper has more to it than just plain drama. Jodie Foster plays the wonderful character of an FBI agent and delivers a soothing and the best performance of her career. With acute violence and a ticking time, the film does not let your attention run wild with its zigzag plot twists.
5. Se7en (1995)
To this day, viewers have many opinions and conspiracy theories about the 1995 movie directed by David Fincher. With Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, the plot follows the actions of a serial killer as both our lead detectives escape death a few times. Using seven deadly sins as the curve for this plot and an unexpected ending leaves the audience in shock and utter horror.
6. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
If you are a fan of Stanley Kubrick’s films, this slow-paced mind-bender with its pristine cinematography is the right choice. Starring Tom Cruise, this slowly revealing occultist film has all the elegance and aspects of a successful thriller. The film brings out the hidden occult practices of the ultra-rich when an unwanted guest arrives at a private event, and the fear begins.
7. Phone Booth (2002)
Emotionally captivating and bizarre plot twists make this movie an absolute time-burner blockbuster. A man trapped in a phone booth, played by Colin Farrell, must come face to face with his robust and careless ways of life. It has the element of impending danger and distorted guilt that will keep you guessing about where the actual puppet master is hiding in broad daylight.
8. The Sixth Sense (1999)
This American psychological thriller still contains one of the most theatric story revelations starring Bruce Willis. The story is built to keep the audience guessing until the ultimate reveal, making it even more disturbing at its climax. The close relationship of a boy with a child psychologist trying to make sense of the weird things happening around him is an emotional and horrifying experience.
9. Shutter Island (2010)
Another Leonardo DiCaprio film with a beautiful storyline, a sea of mysterious happenings, and an unexpected ending makes it onto our list. It is truly one of the most mind-bending movies on the market. And it holds up its reputation because a detective is led to believe things on an island with a mental institution, far from the outside world. This movie will give you chills throughout its plot and deservingly so.
10. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Daniel Craig, a journalist, investigates the case of a woman who has been missing for 40 years when things start to piece together. The strange air of this movie and the random scenes make it a wonderful thriller. It is David Fincher’s finest film. Who is the girl with the dragon tattoo? Those may be the questions you need to answer while enjoying this classic thriller.
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