WHAT ARE THE TOP THRILLER MOVIES OF ALL TIME?

We all love the feeling of our heart racing in our chests while we watch the latest thriller! As fans, we love wanting to constantly fast forward to find out what is going to happen, the second guessing and the unthinkable twists that have us messaging our friends “you have to see this movie!”. With so many options across the catalogue of streaming services that the modern movie lover has to choose from – where do you begin to find your next must-see thriller? Well, luckily for you, we have shortlisted the top thriller movies of all time that absolutely cannot be missed, perfect for your next movie marathon!

INCEPTION
First on our list of the top thriller movies of all time is Inception. Cinematic legend Lionardo Dicaprio stars among this star-studded cast. The movie follows an infamous thief who gathers corporate secrets by utilizing dream sharing technology. However, in an unforeseen twist, he is asked to not steal a secret, but to plant something into the mind of a corporate giant. However, plagued by the tragedies of his life, he finds this task much harder than he once thought. Will Dom’s unfortunate past inevitably doom the entire mission?
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THE ORPHANAGE

This 2007 fantasy horror tells the story of a woman bringing her family back to her old childhood home. Years ago, the ladies’ home was once an orphanage for disabled children. Upon moving back to this house, the woman’s son mysteriously vanishes, and she is met with paranormal messages and occurrences. The question is – has she unwillingly summoned sinister and supernatural forces of the past?

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BLOOD STAR
The newest addition to this list of iconic movies is Blood Star, directed by the undeniable talent that is Lawrence Jacomelli. Featuring up and coming actors Britini Camacho and John Schwab, this movie will raise your heart rate as the stakes rise in the harrowing journey of Bobbi Torres as she strives to escape the clutches of the brutal Sheriff Bilstein. This spine-chilling movie is set over the course of a day and is easily now one of the top thriller movies of all time. Grip the edge of your seat as Bobbi attempts to release herself from a twisted game of cat and mouse, toying with her hope before clamping down on her once again. This Autumn Bobbi must run for her life in order to survive the night.
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GONE GIRL

In this global 2014 cinematic hit, Nick’s wife mysteriously disappears on their fifth wedding anniversary. The police and media begin the search for her and soon question the apparent picture-perfect nature of their relationship. As the media swarm around him, his lies and deceit are quickly unveiled. These secrets leave everyone asking only one question – did Nick’s wife disappear or, did he kill her?

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A QUIET PLACE
Next on our list of the top thriller movies of all time is A Quiet Place. In 2018 audiences were gifted with the first instalment from this franchise and it can now be found on Amazon Prime. This thrilling horror stars John Krasinski and Emily Blunt and the storyline centres around an alien invasion of Earth. When New York City is overrun by extraterrestrial monsters, the people of earth discover that these creatures possess extremely sensitive hearing. Plunged into silence, the people of earth must strive to survive in these unforeseen circumstances and remember that if they hear you, they’ll hunt you.

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BLACK SWAN
Another must see on our list of the top thriller movies of all time is Black Swan. Natalie Portman stars as Nina, an incredibly talented but troubled ballerina. Suffocated by the neurotic nature of her mother and plagued by her ruthless competitive drive, Nina fights to be cast as the lead role in Swan Lake. While Nina personifies the role of the White Swan, her competitor, Lily, embodies everything that the Black Swan should be. The two rivals form a twisted friendship as Nina tries to prove that she has the ability to flawlessly convey both roles. This journey sees Nina explore the darker sides of her own human nature which leads her reckless and thoughtless behaviour standing to destroy her.

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THE INVISIBLE MAN
The final movie on our list, that has to be included in the answer to, “What are the top thriller movies of all time?” is The Invisible Man. In 2020 Elizabeth Moss starred in horror-thriller The Invisible Man. Cecilia (Moss) learns that her domestically violent ex-partner has committed suicide and, not only that, but that she has inherited his money. However, something doesn’t sit right with her, and she begins to believe that his death was not all that it seemed. Over time Cecelia begins to think that her ex-lover may actually not have died. This leaves Cecelia to prove to those who surround her that she is being hunted by an invisible man.

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