Category: Thriller
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THE THIRD MAN
“The Third Man” is a classic noir film set in post-World War II Vienna. It was directed by Carol Reed and released in 1949. The story revolves around Holly Martins (played by Joseph Cotten), an American novelist who arrives in Vienna to meet his old friend Harry Lime (played by Orson Welles), only to discover…
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PARASITE
“Parasite,” directed by Bong Joon-ho and released in 2019, is a South Korean dark comedy thriller that revolves around two families from different socioeconomic backgrounds. The film stars Song Kang-Ho, Jang Hye-jin, Choi Woo-shik, Lee Sun-kyun and Jo Yeo-jeong The story begins when Ki-woo, through a stroke of luck and deceit, secures a tutoring job…
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THE PARALLAX VIEW
“The Parallax View” is a political thriller released in 1974, directed by Alan J. Pakula and starring Warren Beatty in the lead role. The film is renowned for its atmospheric tension, conspiracy-laden plot, and gripping storytelling. Warren Beatty plays Joseph Frady, a reporter investigating a mysterious and disturbing sequence of events. The story kicks off…
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TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY
“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” is a 2011 espionage thriller film directed by Tomas Alfredson, based on John le Carré’s novel of the same name. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, John Hurt, Mark Strong, Benedict Cumberbatch, and many others. Set during the Cold War in the early…
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CUL-DE-SAC
“Cul-de-sac” is a 1966 British psychological thriller directed by Roman Polanski. The film is known for its dark and absurdist humor, as well as its exploration of power dynamics, isolation, and the breakdown of societal norms. It features a small cast, with standout performances by Donald Pleasence and Françoise Dorléac. The story centers on a…
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DEAD MAN’S SHOES
“Dead Man’s Shoes” is a 2004 British psychological thriller film directed by Shane Meadows and written by Meadows and Paddy Considine, who also stars in the lead role. The film is known for its intense and harrowing portrayal of revenge and psychological torment. The film is set in the small, rural town of Matlock, Derbyshire,…
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A GIRL WALKS HOME ALONE AT NIGHT
“A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” is a 2014 Iranian-American vampire western film written and directed by Ana Lily Amirpour. It’s a unique and atmospheric take on the vampire genre, unfolding in the fictional Iranian ghost town of Bad City. In the desolate, economically depressed town of Bad City, where oil pumps and rundown…
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DIE SCREAMING MARIANNE
“Die Screaming Marianne” is a suspenseful British exploitation film from 1971, directed by Pete Walker. A tale of deception, betrayal, and revenge offers a unique blend of psychological drama and suspense. The story revolves around Marianne (played by Susan George), an attractive young woman who has lived a life of tragedy and turmoil. Marianne has…
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SEXY BEAST
“Sexy Beast,” directed by Jonathan Glazer in 2000, is an intense British crime thriller that explores themes of masculinity, power, and the consequences of a life of crime. The film boasts a stellar cast that includes Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley, Ian McShane, and Amanda Redman. The story centers around Gary “Gal” Dove (Ray Winstone), a…
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DELIVERANCE
“Deliverance,” directed by John Boorman in 1972, is a harrowing and thought-provoking thriller that delves into the primal instincts of survival when a group of friends embarks on a treacherous canoe trip down a remote river in the Georgia wilderness. The film features an ensemble cast including Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, and Ronny…
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