The 12 Best Thrillers on Max Right Now (November 2024)

It sometimes seems like true cinematic thrillers have gone out of fashion lately. Perhaps the genre has been taken over by television and true-crime documentaries. Those are great, but sometimes you want a suspenseful, fictional story in two hours or less. The following entries represent just a small sampling of thrillers the streaming service currently has to offer. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Check out our list of the besthorrorfilms ordramason the platform or the best movies across all genres onMax....

February 5, 2021 · 1 min · 171 words · William Scott

Tom Holland Says ‘Spider-Man 3’ Is “The Most Ambitious Standalone Superhero Movie Ever Made”

It sounds like theupcomingSpider-Mansequelis really shaping up to be something special. You sit down, read the script, and see what theyre trying to do, and theyre succeeding. Ive never seen a standalone superhero movie quite like it. Image via Sony Pictures Releasing We got a lot more shooting to do. We started before Christmas and shot for like seven weeks. We stopped for the Christmas break, and then were starting again....

February 4, 2021 · 1 min · 142 words · Nancy Carey

Why Tom Holland Thought He'd Be Fired After 'Civil War'

I dont know why. Civil War hadnt come out yet, and I just didnt hear anything from anyone. I cant really explain it. Image via Sony It was awful, but they didnt obviously. Its been crazy, mate. Ive loved every minute of it. The audition process was horrible. It was seven months of auditioning. Its the best audition Ive ever done, him and I were riffing off each other. My agents told me that Marvel likes you to learn the words exactly you cant improvise....

January 20, 2021 · 1 min · 112 words · Kimberly Johnson

'Law & Order: SVU' Reunion Teased with Christopher Meloni & Mariska Hargitay Set Photos

Benson and Stabler are back! The photos tease a long-awaited reunion for the stars and their respective characters. All the way back in March 2020, we learned Meloni would be gettinghis own Stabler spinoff series. Image via NBC However, showrunnerWarren Leightconfirmed (viaTwitter) delays around Meloni’s return. Over the years, Meloni and Hargitay’s characters have become a beloved platonic partnership on television. Air dates for Meloni’sSVUSeason 22 return episode andLaw & Order: Organized Crimehave not yet been announced....

January 16, 2021 · 1 min · 92 words · Tara Hart

Kathryn Hahn on ‘WandaVision’, ‘Central Park’ Season 2, and How She’d Love to Return for ‘Spider-Verse 2’

WithWandaVisiongetting ready to premiere this weekend on Disney+, I recently got to speak withKathryn Hahnabout joining the MCU. Youve definitely never seen anything likeWandaVisionand I cannot wait to see where its all going. The series also starsKathryn Hahn,Kat Dennings,Teyonah Parris, andRandall Park. Image via Marvel Studios For more onWandaVisionhere’sthe latest footageand details on theshow’s various theme songs. Image via Disney+

January 14, 2021 · 1 min · 60 words · Gerald Myers

The 60 Best Psychological Thrillers of All Time, Ranked

It could be said that we go to the movies in the first place for the thrills. We long for escapism. But thats not what psychological thrillers are all about. Image via IMDb FromDon’t Look NowtoPsycho,these are the best psychological thrillers that will provide food for thought. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved 59. The performances are great, and the filmmaker’s signature style is also a strong point....

January 2, 2021 · 6 min · 1074 words · Gregory Carr

'Sing 2': Cast, Release Date, Poster for Universal Animated Sequel Announced

Additionally, theSing 2cast announced it was addingBobby Cannavale,Letitia Wright,Eric Andre, andChelsea Peretti. The new cast members join returningSingstars McConaughey, Witherspoon, Johansson, Egerton, Kelly, and Kroll. In addition to the big casting news, a newSing 2poster was released. Image via Universal Pictures Sing 2was one of ahandful of Universal animated featuresthat got some major release date changed earlier this year. Because of this,Sing 2was pushed to December 22, 2021. Sing 2is slated for release on December 22, 2021....

December 21, 2020 · 1 min · 125 words · Karen Valencia

'Spider-Man 3' Bringing Back Alfred Molina's Doctor Octopus & Past Peter Parkers

What is a spoiler? For example, isAlfred Molina’s oft-rumored and now confirmed return as Doctor Octopus in the nextSpider-Manmovie a spoiler? But if that’s what the people want, then who am I to argue? Image via Sony Pictures Releasing They’re all coming back. Because this thirdSpider-Manmovie starringTom Hollandwill delve into the multi-verse, just like its animated counterpartSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Because we love the pageantry of it all. The eight-limbed scientist was the best thing aboutSam Raimi’sSpider-Man 2, which remains the standout entry in theSpider-Manfranchise....

December 8, 2020 · 1 min · 115 words · Michelle Gutierrez

5 Great Moments Proving Miles Morales Is a Perfect Spider-Man

Miles' appearance in theUltimate Spider-Mancartoon follows this same portrayal of the character. In the comics, Miles gets a family life tragic enough to fit his role as Spider-Man. This causes Miles to follow the Spider-Man trope of quitting being a superhero, at least for a year. Image via Marvel, Insomniac Games Into the Spider-Verse, on the other hand, gives us a vastly different, and much happier portrayal. In it, we see the morning hustle of the Morales house before Miles joins a new school....

December 2, 2020 · 1 min · 180 words · Brett Scott

'Miles Morales' Credits Scene Teases Sony's Next 'Spider-Man' Game (We Hope)

Back in 2018, Marvel and Insomniac Games delivered an all-time great in the web-swinging, supervillain-battling, quick-quippingSpider-Man. Doc Ock, and franchise newcomer Martin Li, a.k.a. Negative and killing his parents. Image via Marvel, Insomniac Games It seems that Osborn has taken to other forms of research to save his son. But wait, there’s more! One of them is in connecting to both Marvel Comics stories andSpider-Manitself. Image via Marvel, Insomniac Games...

November 19, 2020 · 1 min · 113 words · Richard Kane

'Miles Morales' Ending Delivers a Bittersweet Sting That's Perfect for This Spider-Man's Story

We’ve got you covered either way. But this is your last chance to zip back to safety;spider-spoilersfollow from here on out! Kingpin, and the rival organizations attempting to step in and control New York. Image via Insomniac Games The local NYPD attempt to preserve the peace but they’re bystanders and clean-up crews more often than not. So the only thing keeping civilians safe and sound is Spider-Man himself, Miles Morales....

November 18, 2020 · 1 min · 204 words · Stephanie Knight

'Spider-Man: Miles Morales': Here's Why That Prowler Reveal Packs Such an Emotional Punch

But it’s not the main reason that Aaron and Miles cross paths. Prowler: A History Originally appearing in the pages of “The Amazing Spider-Man” Vol. The first iteration of The Prowler was named Hobart “Hobie” Brown, a Bronx-born African-American teenager. (The Prowler even killed the supervillain known as The Tinkerer to keep Miles' secret safe.) The modern versions of The Prowler, however, get a little more nuanced. but does make some black market tech deals with some very bad dudes....

November 13, 2020 · 1 min · 168 words · Kevin Murray

'Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales' Credits Confirm Cast for New & Returning Characters

Here’s a look at how the credits rolled at the end ofSpider-Man: Miles Morales Image via Marvel, Insomniac Games Image via Marvel, Insomniac Games Image via Marvel, Insomniac Games Image via Marvel, Insomniac Games Image via Marvel, Insomniac Games

November 12, 2020 · 1 min · 39 words · Kristen Webb