Thrillers are one of the most engaging genres of movies to watch.
A good thriller raises heartbeats, builds suspense, and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
Action thrillers make for a particularly pulse-pounding subgenre that stimulates the senses while providing exciting and often explosive setpieces.
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Those enamored with this Netflix original are likely to enjoy this selection of other great action thrillers.
Dwight soon finds out that vengeance is rarely ever as simple as trading a life for a life.
Altercations lead to an escalation in violence as Rambo is forced to fight to keep his freedom.
Many parallels can be drawn between the narratives ofRebel RidgeandFirst Blood.
As a character, John Rambo is one of the most recognizable ever spawned from the genre.
Much like Terry inRebel Ridge, Jack Reacher is a master of non-lethal force.
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Fortunately for viewers, the mostly non-lethal action inJack Reacheris exciting, slick and satisfying.
Refusing to accept money extorted from criminals, Serpico becomes public enemy number one among local law enforcement.
Looking to expose systematic corruption that traces up to the highest-ranking officials, Serpico takes the stand and testifies.
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Referenced by name inRebel Ridge,Serpicois aquintessential American movie that’s as compelling asrousing.
Pacino commands the screen; his towering presence inSerpicorivals that of the New York City skyline itself.
His family’s quiet existence is disturbed when violent thieves break into the home and threaten all their lives.
The altercation, while ending without bloodshed, awakens a long-buried fury within Hutch.
Walking Tallis as blunt and uncomplicated as the hunk of wood Dwayne Johnson wallops his adversaries with.
In one of his earliest cinematic endeavors,Johnson delivers stoicism and a healthy amount of humor.
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Out of theFurnaceis aneffective and suitably moody action thrillerthat makes the most of its talented cast.
Bale, Affleck and Harrelson all turn in performances that rank among the finest of their respective careers.
While it leans heavily into horror elements,Green Roomdelivers clever and engaging thrills at an almost unprecedented pace.
It’s just the work of an incredibly talented filmmaker unafraid of making an audience feel things.
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