FromShadow of a DoubttoVertigo, these are some of the best psychological thriller classics.
Dark, mysterious, and incredibly captivating are some words to properly describe this absorbing movie.
Tackling expressionist themes,Strangers on a Trainis suspenseful, intense, and undoubtedly an effective thriller.
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On top of this, it also graces audiences' screens with top-notch acting performances.
7’Gaslight' (1944)
The first non-Hitchcock film on this list is the ever-poignantGaslightbyGeorge Cukor.
When it comes to psychological old Hollywood films,Gaslightis surely an essential.
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6’Cape Fear' (1962)
Masterfully directed byJ.
According to Hitchcock, it isan experiment that didn’t work.
It is arguably the filmmaker’s finest work and his most memorable; a masterwork unlike any other.
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