Are you looking for an edge-of-your-seat experience? Then these 100 best thriller movies, from the post-World War II era to the present day, will surely keep you in suspense until the very end. We have selected some of the most critically acclaimed, action-packed and spine-tingling flicks that are sure to keep you captivated and entertained.
From the critically-acclaimed “Silence of the Lambs” to the nail-biting “Seven” to the psychological games of “Memento”, this list has something to offer for everyone. Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpieces “Dial M For Murder” and “Psycho” are included, as are modern thrillers like “Gone Girl”, “Get Out”, and “The Gift”. The list also features some of the timeless classics like “Vertigo”, “Rear Window” and “Rear Window”, among many others.
From horror flicks to crime capers and mystery thrillers, these are all must-watches for any movie buff who likes to be kept guessing from start to finish. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride – you certainly won’t regret checking out this top 100 list.
1. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
2. Psycho (1960)
3. Seven (1995)
4. Rear Window (1954)
5. Memento (2000)
6. The Sixth Sense (1999)
7. The Usual Suspects (1995)
8. Vertigo (1958)
9. Zodiac (2007)
10. Get Out (2017)
11. Gone Girl (2014)
12. The Gift (2015)
13. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011)
14. Shutter Island (2010)
15. The Game (1997)
16. The Vanishing (1988)
17. The Others (2001)
18. Three Days Of The Condor (1975)
19. Mystic River (2003)
20. The Prestige (2006)
21. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
22. The Witch (2015)
23. The Descent (2005)
24. The Silence (2019)
25. Don’t Breathe (2016)
26. Cape Fear (1991)
27. Sicario (2015)
28. The Bird Box (2018)
29. Rebecca (1940)
30. The Fugitive (1993)
31. Basic Instinct (1992)
32. Se7en (1995)
33. Black Swan (2010)
34. Oldboy (2003)
35. Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
36. The Vanished (2020)
37. Misery (1990)
38. The Truman Show (1998)
39. Rear Window (1954)
40. Jacob’s Ladder (1990)
41. Alfred Hitchcock’s Frenzy (1972)
42. The Innocents (1961)
43. Primer (2004)
44. The Conversation (1974)
45. Blade Runner (1982)
46. Coco (2017)
47. Inception (2010)
48. Angel Heart (1987)
49. No Country For Old Men (2007)
50. The Girl on the Train (2016)
51. High Tension (2003)
52. Rear Window (1954)
53. Labyrinth of Lies (2014)
54. The Gift (2015)
55. Arrival (2016)
56. Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood (2019)
57. Taken (2008)
58. Bone Tomahawk (2015)
59. The Prestige (2006)
60. Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015)
61. The Nice Guys (2016)
62. Zodiac (2007)
63. Se7en (1995)
64. Adaptation (2002)
65. Primal Fear (1996)
66. 12 Monkeys (1995)
67. Donnie Darko (2001)
68. Source Code (2011)
69. Mystic River (2003)
70. Annihilation (2018)
71. Panic Room (2002)
72. Jaws (1975)
73. Martyrs (2008)
74. The Others (2001)
75. High Anxiety (1977)
76. The Fly (1986)
77. Dead Calm (1989)
78. The Silence Of The Lambs (1991)
79. Zodiac (2007)
80. Prisoners (2013)
81. The Witches (1990)
82. Night Of The Living Dead (1968)
83. Cape Fear (1991)
84. The Game (1997)
85. The Sixth Sense (1999)
86. Insomnia (2002)
87. Unthinkable (2010)
88. The Machinist (2004)
89. The Mist (2007)
90. The Woman In Black (2012)
91. Buried (2010)
92. The Arizona Project (2013)
93. Buried (2010)
94. The Ring (2002)
95. The Shining (1980)
96. Rear Window (1954)
97. Alien (1979)
98. Rear Window (1954)
99. The Vanishing (1988)
100. Sinister (2012) There are so many thrillers available now that it’s hard to decide which one to watch first. Here are 100 of the best thriller movies to watch right now. 1.Bowfinger
2.The Conjuring
3.The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
4. District 9
5. The Killing of a Sacred Deer
6. Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot
7. The Da Vinci Code
8. The Prestige
9. The Machinist
10. Troy
11. The Pact
12. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
13. The Prestige
14. Hitchcock’sPsycho
15. Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
16. The Adjustment Bureau
17. The Fatal Destiny of Innocent Women
18. Temple
19. The Machinist
20. Derailed
21. The notebook
22. The Others
23. The Prestige
24. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
25. The Machinist
26.The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
27. The Missing Pieces
28. The Hours
29. The Village
30. The Machinist
31. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
32. The woman in White
33. The Machinist
34. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
35. The Act of Killing
36. The book Thief
37. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
38. The Machinist
39. The Cider House Rules
40. The book Thief
41. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
42. The new Half-Blood Prince
43. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
44. The Bourne Ultimatum
45. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
46. The book Thief
47. The Prestige
48. The Experiment
49. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
50. Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
51. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
52. The Machinist
53. The Rise of the Dark Lord
54. Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
55. Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens
56. The Machinist
57. Primal Fear
58. Saw
59. Drive
60. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
61. The Prestige
62. Blade Runner
63. District 9
64. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
65. The Prestige
66. Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Force Awakens
67. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
68. Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker
69. The Machinist
70. Saw
71. Primer
72. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
73. The Machinist
74. Dallas
75. IT
76. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
77. Primer
78. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
79. The Machinist
80. IT
81. Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Force Awakens
82. Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker
83. Star Wars: Episode X – The Force Awakens
84. The Notebook
85. IT
86. The Machinist
87. The Prestige
88. Primer
89. District 9
90. The Machinist
91. Primer
92. The Prestige
93. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
94. Dallas
95. Star Wars: Episode IX – The Force Awakens
96. The Machinist
97. Primer
98. IT
99. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
100. The Machinist Since the late 90s, thrillers have been a popular genre for films and television. This genre is known for its fear-filled stories and suspense, and many experts list the latest new films as some of the best. To help you choose the perfect movie to watch, here are 100 of the best thrillers to watch right now.
1. “Pan’s Labyrinth”
This 2003 Spanish-language horror film was directed by Alfonso Cuaron and stars Mai Ceren, Labyrinth’s co-creator, and Santiago Cabrera. It tells the story of a young girl who is taken hostage in a Labyrinth-like maze, and must use her awareness of Via Dolorosa, the Spanish Underworld, to escape. This “gorgeous, dark and dazzling” film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
2. “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”
Producer Sweden’s Tomas Alfredson assembled a stunning cast for the 2006 film about a young woman who is kidnapped and then has to battle against a powerful Assassin on her way to liberate her lover. Element of surprise is a leading edge for this “imposing” film, Surely one you will never forget.
3. “The Dark Knight”
Christopher Nolan’s breakthrough work as a filmmaker, “The Dark Knight” tells the story of Gotham’s corrupt police commissioner, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante Cross. The film is intense, brutal and well-done, and is sure to give you the chills.
4. “The Bourne Ultimatum”
From one of the most successful filmmakers in history, “The Bourne Ultimatum” follows the story of Agent Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) as he is forced to Secretlyexile himself from the NSA and go on the run for the greater good. The film is breathtaking and suffocates in its suspense, making it one of the best thrillers of all time.
5. “The Shawshank Redemption”
Retold in a new screenplay by Delia Derzsi and Robert Rodriguez, “The Shawshank Redemption” tells the story of Andy Dwyer (Ed Harris), a man who is released from prison after 21 years and has to recommit himself to the criminal life. This “gorgeous” film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way through.
6. “The Dark Knight Rises”
Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated return to the director’s chair, “The Dark Knight Rises” tells the story of Batman’s determined crusade against the League of Assassins. This “70s-era Nolan style” is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way through.
7. “The Silence of the Lambs”
Anthony Hopkins brings~~~~~~~~~~ to life the role of J. Alfred Hitchcock in this “epic” horror film. This “masterpiece” tells the story of a manhunt for a serial killer, and thequel is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
8. “The Counselor”
Javier Bardem stars in this “stunning” crime drama about a love story between a lawyer (Bardem) and a dangerously credentialed detective ( Excellencia Romney). The film is “fascinating” and “dark” and sure to keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way through.
9. “The Dark Knight Rises”
Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated return to the director’s chair, “The Dark Knight Rises” tells the story of Batman’s determined crusade against the League of Assassins. This “70s-era Nolan style” is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way through.
10. “The Prestige”
Directed byChristopher Nolan, “The Prestige” tells the story of a Group of Midwestern aristocrats who must save their family’s0legacy from a ruinous bankruptcy. This “ambitious, tense and exceedingly well-made” filmsure to keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way through.
11. “Mortal Kombat”
No matter what you’re into in the genre, you can’t go wrong with “Mortal Kombat.” A Franchise that has held creative control over both moviegoers and the video game industry for over 15 years, this “amazing” film ensures that you won’t be able to put it down.
12. “The Shawshank Redemption”
Retold in a new screenplay by Delia Derzsi and Robert Rodriguez, “The Shawshank Redemption” tells the story of Andy Dwyer (Ed Harris), a man who is released from prison after 21 years and has to recommit himself to the criminal life. This “gorgeous” film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way through.
13. “The Prestige”
Directed byChristopher Nolan, “The Prestige” tells the story of a Group of Midwestern aristocrats who must save their family’s0legacy from a ruinous bankruptcy. This “ambitious, tense and exceedingly well-made” filmsure to keep you on the edge of your seat the entire way through.
14. “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”
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This 1976 Italian-American horror film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire runtime. Directed by Rick Romenesko, the film stars Tobe Hooper as an autistic teenager who is abducted and then killed by Leatherface, an associate of the titular chainsaw massacre.
15. “The Exorcist”
Directed byWilliam Geisler and based on the novel of the same name by James M. Cain, “The Exorcist” tells the story of a priest who must save a girl from being possessed by the devil. This “terrifying” film isis sure to evoke fear in even the most jaded viewer.
16. “The Silence of the Lambs”
Anthony Hopkins brings~~~~~~~~~~ to life the role of J. Alfred Hitchcock in this “epic” horror film. This “masterpiece” tells the story of a woman who is kidnapped and then has to battle against a powerful Assassin on her way to liberate her lover. Element of surprise is a leading edge for this “imposing” film, surely one you will never forget.
17. “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”
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This 1976 Italian-American horror film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire runtime. Directed by Rick Romenesko, the film stars Tobe Hooper as an autistic teenager who is abducted and then killed by Leatherface, an associate of the titular chainsaw massacre.
18. “The Shawshank Redemption”
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This 2003 Spanish-language horror film is directed by Alfonso Cuaron and stars Mai Ceren, Labyrinth’s co-creator, and Santiago Cabrera. It tells the story of a young girl who is taken hostage in a Labyrinth-like maze, and must use her awareness of Via Dolorosa, the Spanish Underworld, to escape. This “gorgeous, dark and dazzling” film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.
19. “The Silence of the Lambs”
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Anthony Hopkins brings~~~~~~~~~~ to life the role of J. Alfred Hitchcock in this “epic” horror film. This “masterpiece” tells the story of a woman who is kidnapped and then has to battle against a powerful Assassin on her way to liberation her lover. Element of surprise is a leading edge for this “imposing” film, surely one you will never forget.
20. “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”
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This 1976 Italian-American horror film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire runtime. Directed by Rick Romenesko, the film stars Tobe Hooper as an autistic teenager who is abducted and then killed by Leatherface, an associate of the titular chainsaw massacre.
21. “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
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Directed by Peter Jackson, this “ambitious” adventure tells the story of a group of friends who set off on a quest to discover the hidden kingdom of The Rings. This “ultzful of flavors” is sure to delight all movie-goers.
22. “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”
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Directed by Peter Jackson, this “ambitious” adventure tells the story of a group of friends who set off on a quest to discover the hidden kingdom of The Rings. This “ultzful of flavors” is sure to delight all movie-goers.
23. “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
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Directed by Peter Jackson, this “ambitious” adventure tells the story of a group of friends who set off on a quest to discover the hidden kingdom of The Rings. This “ultzful of flavors” is sure to delight all movie-goers.
24. “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers”
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Directed by Peter Jackson, this “ambitious” adventure tells the story of a group of friends who set off on a quest to discover the hidden kingdom of The Rings. This “ultzful of flavors” is sure to delight all movie-goers.
25. “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”
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This 1976 Italian-American horror film is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat for the entire