A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
Jonathan Demme
8.3
Crime, Thriller, Drama
United States of America
119
Clarice Starling is a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford wants Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent psychopath, serving life behind bars for various acts of murder and cannibalism. Crawford believes that Lecter may have i...
Perfect Blue
1998
Satoshi Kon
8.3
Animation, Thriller
Japan
82
Rising pop star Mima quits singing to pursue a career as an actress. After she takes up a role on a popular detective show, her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima's reality and fantasy meld into a frenz...
Shutter Island
2010
Martin Scorsese
8.2
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
United States of America
138
World War II soldier-turned-U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane, but his efforts are compromised by troubling visions and a mysterious doctor.
The Shining
1980
Stanley Kubrick
8.2
Horror, Thriller
United Kingdom
144
Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
The Handmaiden
2016
Park Chan-wook
8.2
Thriller, Drama, Romance
South Korea
145
1930s Korea, in the period of Japanese occupation, a new girl, Sookee, is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress, Hideko, who lives a secluded life on a large countryside estate with her domineering Uncle Kouzuki. But the maid has a secret. She is a pickpocket recruited by a swindler posing ...
Room
2015
Lenny Abrahamson
8
Drama, Thriller
Canada
118
Held captive for 7 years in an enclosed space, a woman and her young son finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.
The Wages of Fear
1953
Henri-Georges Clouzot
8
Drama, Thriller, Adventure
France
153
In a run-down South American town, four men are paid to drive trucks loaded with nitroglycerin into the jungle through to the oil field. Friendships are tested and rivalries develop as they embark upon the perilous journey.
Gone Girl
2014
David Fincher
7.9
Mystery, Thriller, Drama
United States of America
149
With his wife's disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.
Blade Runner
1982
Ridley Scott
7.9
Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller
United States of America
118
In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard is called out of retirement to terminate a quartet of replicants who have escaped to Earth seeking their creator for a way to extend their short life spans.
No Country for Old Men
2007
Joel Coen
7.9
Crime, Thriller, Western
United States of America
122
Llewelyn Moss stumbles upon dead bodies, $2 million and a hoard of heroin in a Texas desert, but methodical killer Anton Chigurh comes looking for it, with local sheriff Ed Tom Bell hot on his trail. The roles of prey and predator blur as the violent pursuit of money and justice collide.
Rebecca
1940
Alfred Hitchcock
7.9
Mystery, Romance, Thriller
United States of America
130
Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several years earlier. The young wife must come to grips with the terrible secret of her handsome, cold husband, Max De Winter. She must al...
The Night of the Hunter
1955
Charles Laughton
7.9
Crime, Drama, Thriller
United States of America
93
In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
1962
Robert Aldrich
7.9
Drama, Horror, Thriller
United States of America
135
A former vaudeville child star viciously torments her paraplegic sister in their decaying Hollywood mansion.
Die Hard
1988
John McTiernan
7.8
Action, Thriller
United States of America
132
NYPD cop John McClane's plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her office's Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedl...
L.A. Confidential
1997
Curtis Hanson
7.8
Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama
United States of America
138
Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.
Rosemary's Baby
1968
Roman Polanski
7.8
Drama, Horror, Thriller
United States of America
138
A young couple, Rosemary and Guy, moves into an infamous New York apartment building, known by frightening legends and mysterious events, with the purpose of starting a family.
Carlito's Way
1993
Brian De Palma
7.8
Crime, Drama, Thriller
United States of America
144
Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld.
Paprika
2006
Satoshi Kon
7.8
Animation, Science Fiction, Thriller
Japan
90
When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.
Jaws
1975
Steven Spielberg
7.7
Horror, Thriller, Adventure
United States of America
124
When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.
Mystic River
2003
Clint Eastwood
7.7
Thriller, Crime, Drama, Mystery
United States of America
138
The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them suffers a family tragedy.
Misery
1990
Rob Reiner
7.7
Drama, Thriller
United States of America
107
After an accident, acclaimed novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued by a nurse who claims to be his biggest fan. Her obsession takes a dark turn when she holds him captive in her remote Colorado home and forces him to write back to life the popular literary character he killed off.
Primal Fear
1996
Gregory Hoblit
7.7
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
United States of America
130
Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the ...
The Count of Monte Cristo
2002
Kevin Reynolds
7.7
Adventure, Drama, History, Action, Thriller
Ireland
131
Edmond Dantés's life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes are shattered when his best friend, Fernand, deceives him. After spending 13 miserable years in prison, Dantés escapes with the help of a fellow inmate and plots his revenge, cleverly insinuating himself into the French nobility.
Strangers on a Train
1951
Alfred Hitchcock
7.7
Crime, Thriller
United States of America
101
A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by exchanging murders—each killing the other’s most-hated person.
The Maltese Falcon
1941
John Huston
7.7
Mystery, Crime, Thriller
United States of America
100
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Casino Royale
2006
Martin Campbell
7.6
Adventure, Action, Thriller
United Kingdom
144
Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorists, is scheduled to participate in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro, where he intends to use his winnings to establish his financial grip on the terrorist market. M sends Bond—on his maiden mission as a 00 Agent—to attend this game and prevent Le ...
Children of Men
2006
Alfonso Cuarón
7.6
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
United Kingdom
109
In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.
Les Misérables
2019
Ladj Ly
7.6
Crime, Drama, Thriller
France
104
Stéphane has recently joined the Anti-Crime Squad in Montfermeil, in the suburbs of Paris, France, where Victor Hugo set his famed novel “Les Miserables”. Alongside his new colleagues Chris and Gwada – both experienced members of the team – he quickly discovers tensions running high between local...
The Big Sleep
1946
Howard Hawks
7.6
Mystery, Crime, Thriller
United States of America
114
Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.
Zodiac
2007
David Fincher
7.5
Crime, Mystery, Thriller
United States of America
157
Over the course of a decade, editors of the San Francisco Chronicle entice themselves in the murders of the Zodiac Killer. However, as time runs its course, interest in the case dwindles in the eyes of the professionals. The Killer stops interacting with the public. However, believing he has the ...
The Bourne Identity
2002
Doug Liman
7.5
Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
United States of America
119
Wounded to the brink of death and suffering from amnesia, Jason Bourne is rescued at sea by a fisherman. With nothing to go on but a Swiss bank account number, he starts to reconstruct his life, but finds that many people he encounters want him dead. However, Bourne realizes that he has the comba...
Eyes Wide Shut
1999
Stanley Kubrick
7.5
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
United Kingdom
160
After Dr. Bill Harford's wife, Alice, admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, Bill becomes obsessed with having a sexual encounter. He discovers an underground sexual group and attends one of their meetings -- and quickly discovers that he is in over his head.
Man on Fire
2004
Tony Scott
7.5
Action, Drama, Thriller
Switzerland
146
Jaded ex-CIA operative John Creasy reluctantly accepts a job as the bodyguard for a 10-year-old girl in Mexico City. They clash at first, but eventually bond, and when she's kidnapped he's consumed by fury and will stop at nothing to save her life.
The Skin I Live In
2011
Pedro Almodóvar
7.5
Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Spain
120
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.
The Name of the Rose
1986
Jean-Jacques Annaud
7.5
Drama, Thriller, Mystery
France
130
14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monk...
Escape from Alcatraz
1979
Don Siegel
7.5
Drama, Thriller
United States of America
113
San Francisco Bay, January 18, 1960. Frank Lee Morris is transferred to Alcatraz, a maximum security prison located on a rocky island. Although no one has ever managed to escape from there, Frank and other inmates begin to carefully prepare an escape plan.
We Need to Talk About Kevin
2011
Lynne Ramsay
7.5
Drama, Thriller
United Kingdom
113
After her son Kevin commits a horrific act, troubled mother Eva reflects on her complicated relationship with her disturbed son as he grew from a toddler into a teenager.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1956
Don Siegel
7.5
Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
United States of America
80
A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.
American Psycho
2000
Mary Harron
7.4
Thriller, Drama, Crime
Canada
102
A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.
