The thriller genre is among the most popular and enduring in American cinema.
The 1980s were a particularly great time for the thriller genre, thanks to now-iconic hits likeBody HeatandFatal Attraction.
Christineproudly boasts a silly plot, with Carpenter going all in on the film’s ridiculous premise.
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9’The Stepfather (1987)
Terry O’Quinnplays the titular character in the 1987 psychological thrillerThe Stepfather.
However, his murderous instincts return when the daughter becomes suspicious of him.
The Stepfatheris a satirical take on family and traditionand a good, old-fashioned thriller.
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After Hoursstands out in Socrsese’s filmography thanks to its darkly comedic tone.
Gorky Parkis a tense and riveting mystery film, benefitting from a compelling central performance from Hurt.
Eye of the Needleis amongthe most underrated spy movies.
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Grim yet alluring and atmospheric,Eye of the Needleis a unique and thrilling take on the spy genre.
4’Frantic' (1988)
Harrison Fordstars in the 1988 mystery thrillerFrantic.
The story follows Dr. Richard Walker, whose wife is abducted from their hotel room in Paris.
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Like most otherHarrison Ford ’80s vehicles,Franticlives and dies with the actor’s irresistible charm.
Body Doubleis sexy, salacious, and polarizing, with de Palma at his most unapologetic.
Further elevated byMelanie Griffith’s wickedly delicious performance,Body Doubleis the de Palma thriller by excellence.
Costner plays Navy Lt. Tom Farrell, who shares a passionate fling with a young woman.
However, things get complicated when she discovers he is more dangerous than he seems.
House of Gamesis a massively underrated thriller and one ofthe all-time best heist films.
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