Thrillers are a popular pick for fans who want a heart-racing viewing experience.

A thrilling film offers viewers a heightened feeling of suspense, surprise, anticipation and anxiety.

Ultimately, it provides what humans secretly desire the most without having to leave their seats.

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Another interesting thing about thrillers is that they don’t require a massive budget to produce a spectacular movie.

This genre uses other tools to captivate the viewer.

Who thought a guy best known for his comedy could direct such a hard-hitting film?

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This film transcends genres.

More specifically,Get Outis sharply written, and it feels like it’s one of a kind.

It’s a minuscule budget when comparing it to major box office hits.

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It was an unexpected triumph, and Gyllenhaal was even nominated for an Oscar.

This movie is a rare exception to this genre.

It reveals the chaos that happens when humans have a go at play God.

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It approaches the sci-fi aspect of the story as a close reality rather than a distant future.

Establishing an unsettling tone from the beginning, the film ingeniously makes the audience feel uneasy throughout.

The title says it all, and the most thrilling aspect is precisely that.

It Follows

The film is also full of cliffhangers.

In this movie, Shannon plays a young husband and father plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions.

Consequently, he questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm or only himself.

Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain in ‘Take Shelter’

It was produced under a$5 millionbudget, but the A-grade quality of this film was recognized globally.

The director,Jeff Nicholas, won an award at The Cannes Film Festival.

Besides being an intense and frightening watch, it is highly recommended.

The group of friends at the dinner table in The Invitation

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Not long after their newborn child vanished, they noticed a decline in their harvest.

When one member of the family begins to suspect witchcraft, the others soon follow.

It made$40 millionworldwide with just a $3.5 million budget.

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Creepreceived high marks from reviewers and audiences for its engaging tale and excellent acting (especially from Duplass).

9’Oldboy' (2003)

Oldboyis a South Korean psychological thriller film directed byPark Chan-wook.

It’s also worth mentioning the film’s direction and cinematography, which are both fantastic.

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Choi Min-sik holding a hammer in Oldboy

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