A tale that creates anticipation and excitement in the audience may be presented in thriller films by combining elements of almost any genre, such as horror, western, and even superhero flicks. Whether a thriller is a low-budget indie film like Se7en or a high-budget blockbuster like The Dark Knight, it is always characterised by the emotional response it evokes while watching it. Including some of the greatest films ever made, these are the top 10 thrillers you can see right now.
Joker
- Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro, Zazie Beetz, and Frances Conroy
- Stream on: Amazon Prime Video
The genesis story of Arthur Fleck (played by Joaquin Phoenix) in the highly regarded psychological thriller Joker is based on his horrific history. The movie tracks the main character as he transforms from a dejected neighbourhood clown hired for events to a crazy criminal who starts a revolution in Gotham City.
Get Out
- Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry Jones, Stephen Root, and Catherine Keener
- Stream on: Netflix
Daniel Kaluuya plays Chris in the movie, which follows him and his fiancée Rose as he is invited to meet her parents. Chris and Rose’s family have what at first seem to be awkward back-and-forth conversations but quickly escalate into something more terrifying, creating a visceral and gripping horror experience full of unexpected turns.
Shutter Island
- Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, and Max von Sydow
- Stream on: Amazon Prime Video
Shutter Island stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels, a U.S. Marshal sent to a remote island asylum to track down a murder suspect on the run. As Daniels delves into this enigma, he starts to doubt his own reality. This reflective voyage, replete with surprising plot turns, will have viewers reflecting on the movie for weeks to come.
Dark Knight
- Star Cast: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman
- Stream on: Amazon Prime Video
Batman stars in the violent criminal thriller The Dark Knight, but the primary talking point of the movie has always been Heath Ledger’s Joker. Since he consistently appears to be one step ahead of the caped crusader, the Joker is a threat from the beginning of the movie. The philosophical ideas that the Joker is trying to impose are the subject of every conflict in The Dark Knight’s conclusion, raising serious questions about human nature.
No Country for Old Men
- Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, and Josh Brolin
- Stream on: Amazon Prime Video
The enigmatic and extraordinarily intelligent guy Anton Chigurh, who is on the prowl for the money, is the source of the thrill. The film’s standout performance is Javier Bardem’s portrayal of Chigurh. In addition to being cerebral and intricate, No Country for Old Men features exciting chase scenes and gunfights.
The Prestige
- Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, and David Bowie
- Stream on: Amazon Prime Video
The Prestige features the superb writing and acting one would anticipate from a Christopher Nolan movie. The main antagonistic relationship in the movie gives way to back-and-forth plotting, which produces amazing narrative turns and thrill.
The Departed
- Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Vera Farmiga, Alec Baldwin, and Ray Winstone
- Stream on: Amazon Prime Video
Matt Damon and Leonardo DiCaprio are excellent as the film’s rival stars, but The Departed’s strongest point is its script, which features a number of interesting supporting characters, a convoluted storyline, and some of the most breathtaking moments in criminal filmmaking.
Momento
- Starring: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Joe Pantoliano
- Stream on: Amazon Prime Video
Guy Pearce plays the lead role of Leonard Shelby, a man with anterograde amnesia who is unable to make new memories in the neo-noir psychological thriller Momento. After being badly attacked by two culprits who also killed his wife, an ex- insurance investigator sets off on a treacherous journey in pursuit of vengeance.
Se7en
- Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, and John C. McGinley
- Where to watch/OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Se7en follows two detectives as they look into a serial killer who names his murders after one of the seven deadly sins. The Seven movie’s climax is a beautiful ticking clock of tension as the villain keeps telling the audience that something bad is going to happen, keeping viewers on edge.
The Silence of the Lambs
- Starring: Brad Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn, and Ted Levine
- Where to watch/OTT platform: Amazon Prime Video
Anthony Hopkins gives a legendary performance against Jodie Foster’s Clarice, a top FBI trainee. The FBI thinks Hannibal Lecter can aid them in their continuing investigation into serial killers, and Clarice will be the ideal person to persuade him to do so.
