thriller movies

A drawing of 'beast' shows a small car driving through the African wasteland

‘Beast’ Is ‘Jaws’ Without the Suspense

While the recently released survival film aims to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, this movie was anything but thrilling.…

September 14, 2022

Photo of Leda sitting on the beach from The Lost Daughter

‘The Lost Daughter’ Advertises Thrills, but Instead Offers Self-Reflection

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

At first glance, the film appears to be an exciting psychological thriller, but I only found myself disappointed about what it was lacking.…

January 20, 2022

Photo of characters from the movie Nightmare Alley

‘Nightmare Alley’ Reimagines a Thrilling Noir Classic a Second Time

Tori Walz, Eastern Michigan University

The 1946 book gets another film adaptation courtesy of Guillermo del Toro.…

January 5, 2022

An an article about 'Reminiscence,' an image of a character attached to the Reminiscence machine

‘Reminiscence’ Dredges Up Memories of Better Films

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

The new thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson joins a long line of science fiction genre box office disappointments.…

September 7, 2021

In an article about Sweet Girl, Jason Momoa pulls Isabela Merced down a dimly lit hallway.

‘Sweet Girl’ Pairs a Father-Daughter Duo With Sweet, Sweet Revenge

Michelle Buckley, Chapman University

Jason Momoa and Isabela Merced star in Netflix’s new jaw-dropping vengeful thriller that'll leave you at the edge of your seat.…

August 29, 2021

In an article about A Quiet Place II, A group of three people backlit with red and running from a monster.

‘A Quiet Place Part II’ Makes Noise in Movie Theaters

Mai Senser, Virginia Commonwealth University

A rare sequel that is just as engaging as its predecessor, this film demands to be seen in theaters, where moviegoers can be fully immersed in its thrills and frights.…

June 10, 2021

What ‘Contagion’ Gets Wrong About Life During a Global Pandemic

Mia Kellner, University of St Andrews

Although the 2011 thriller seems startlingly prescient in our current situation, the film fails to capture how people socially adapt during a global outbreak.…

June 10, 2020