Thriller and Suspense Films promote intense excitement, suspense, a high level of anticipation, ultra-heightened expectation, uncertainty, anxiety, and nerve-wracking tension. A genuine thriller is a film that relentlessly pursues a single-minded goal, to provide thrills and keep the audience cliff-hanging on the 'edge of their seats' as the plot builds towards a climax. Plots of thrillers often involve characters which come into conflict with each other or with outside forces - the menace is sometimes abstract or shadowy. Below is a grand line-up of the best in contemporary Thrillers & Suspense made since 1965. Following a similar theme, with generally a darker look is the "Film Noir" feature, well worth checking out. The exploits of "James Bond 007" may also be accessed stage left. Right: Frances McDormand makes an arrest in the Coen Bros "Fargo".
A troubled evangelical minister agrees to let his last exorcism be filmed by a documentary crew. Read more
A grim remake of Wes Craven's provocative 1972 film. Four criminals on the lam encounter a pair of teenage girls in a small mountain town. After murde... Read more
Forest Whitaker walked away with the Best Actor Oscar for his complex portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Adapted from the novel by Giles Foden, t... Read more
Forest Whitaker walked away with the Best Actor Oscar for his complex portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin. Adapted from the novel by Giles Foden, t... Read more
After a global pandemic destroys civilization, a hardened survivor takes charge of a 14-year-old girl who may be humanity's last hope. Read more
Scorching modern film noir starring Linda Fiorentino as sexy, manipulative Bridget Gregory, who persuades her physician husband to deal drugs. Bridget... Read more
He's back. Action legend Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to duty as Ray Owens, sheriff of a sleepy small town and the one person that stands between an... Read more
A harrowing psychological thriller with Paul Walker as Ben, an ex-con with a loving wife (Piper Perabo) and a steady blue-collar job until his boss fi... Read more
A supernatural thriller based on the true story of the disapperance of Lucy Keyes in 1700s Massachussetts that has taken on legend status. Julie Delpy... Read more
In this swashbuckling sequel to 1998's 'Mask of Zorro', Don Alejandro (Antonio Banderas) has settled down peacefully with Elena (Catherine Zeta-Jones)... Read more