Thrillers & Suspense
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".
Smother (2021)
6.4/10
Starring: Dervla Kirwan
On the rugged coast of County Clare, Val Ahern's husband is found dead at the foot of a cliff the morning after a family party. The matriarch starts t... Read more
Crime Story (2021)
3.7/10
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Mira Sorvino, Pruitt Taylor Vince
An old man suffering from cancer seeks revenge on the thieves who have destroyed his life. Read more
The Many Saints Of Newark (2021)
6.3/10
Director: Alan Taylor
Starring: Alessandro Nivola, Vera Farmiga, Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll, Ray Liotta
Witness the making of Tony Soprano. The story that reveals the humanity behind Tony's struggles and the influence his family - especially his uncle, D... Read more
The Many Saints Of Newark (Blu-ray) (2021)
6.3/10
Director: Alan Taylor
Starring: Alessandro Nivola, Vera Farmiga, Jon Bernthal, Corey Stoll, Ray Liotta
Witness the making of Tony Soprano. The story that reveals the humanity behind Tony's struggles and the influence his family - especially his uncle, D... Read more
Last Night In Soho (Blu-ray) (2021)
7.7/10
Director: Edgar Wright
Starring: Thomasin McKenzie, Rita Tushingham, Terence Stamp, Matt Smith
An aspiring fashion designer is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer. But the glamour is not all it app... Read more
Last Night In Soho (2021)
Director: Edgar Wright
Starring: Thomasin McKenzie, Rita Tushingham, Terence Stamp, Matt Smith
An aspiring fashion designer is mysteriously able to enter the 1960s where she encounters a dazzling wannabe singer. But the glamour is not all it app... Read more
Mortal Kombat (2021)
6.1/10
Starring: Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Joe Taslim
MMA fighter Cole Young seeks out Earth's greatest champions in order to stand against the enemies of Outworld in a high stakes battle for the universe... Read more
No Time to Die (4k Ultra HD) (2021)
7.4/10
Director: Cary Fukunaga
Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Ralph Fiennes, Jeffrey Wright, Ben Whishaw, Lea Seyd...
James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond ont... Read more
No Time to Die (Blu-ray) (2021)
7.4/10
Director: Cary Fukunaga
Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Ralph Fiennes, Jeffrey Wright, Ben Whishaw, Lea Seyd...
James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond ont... Read more
No Time to Die (2021)
7.4/10
Director: Cary Fukunaga
Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Ralph Fiennes, Jeffrey Wright, Ben Whishaw, Lea Seyd...
James Bond has left active service. His peace is short-lived when Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond ont... Read more