The Best Thrillers Of 2022
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1Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGrawEthan Hawke plays a terrifying masked kidnapper in Scott Derrickson's supernatural horror film The Black Phone. While held captive, a young boy starts receiving phone calls from the serial killers past victims. Will he be able to get out in time?
The Black Phone is a chilling horror-thriller set in a suburban Colorado town during the 1970s. It follows a shy 13-year-old boy, Finney, who is abducted by a sadistic killer known as The Grabber and held captive in a soundproof basement. The film spirals into supernatural terror as Finney discovers an inoperative black phone that allows him to communicate with the killer's previous victims. The character of The Grabber (Ethan Hawke), offers a spine-tingling twist on the kidnapper archetype. Directed by Scott Derrickson, the movie digs into themes of innocence, survival, and evil.More The Black Phone
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2Maika Monroe, Karl Glusman, Burn GormanHorror director Chloe Okuno plays with paranoia and female intuition in her psychological indie thriller Watcher. Maika Monroe plays an ex-pat in Bucharest who starts seeing a man consistently outside her window.
Watcher is a psychological thriller that depicts themes of paranoia, isolation, and the unnerving aspects of being constantly observed. The plot follows Julia (Maika Monroe), who moves to Bucharest with her boyfriend (Karl Glusman). As she adjusts to her new life and surroundings in a foreign city, Julia becomes increasingly convinced that she is being stalked by a figure in the building across from hers. The tension builds as her sense of reality becomes distorted, and the distinction between genuine threat and imagined fear becomes ever more tenuous. The plot builds up to a gripping climax that dissects the terror of vulnerability and the anxiety of being watched.
3Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas HoultShocking surprises await a couple when they travel to a coastal island to sample a chef's lavish menu at an exclusive restaurant.
4Mark Rylance, Dylan O'Brien, Zoey DeutchMark Rylance takes the lead as an English tailor working in Chicago in this gripping thriller. You'll get classic mystery movie vibes as the film culminates in a pivotal night. Hopefully Leonard (Rylance) can surive the evening with a tailored solution to fit the occasion.
The Outfit is a gripping crime drama directed by Graham Moore, set against the gritty backdrop of 1950s Chicago. The film follows Leonard Burling, a skilled English tailor (Mark Rylance) who crafts suits on the infamous Saville Row. When Burling finds himself entangled with a group of dangerous mobsters, he must outwit these violent criminals to survive. The plot presents a night of deception, betrayal, and murder. It's a tale with unexpected twists that layer themes of survival, the cunning personality required to navigate a world of corruption, and the sacrifices one must makeMore The Outfit- 5Idris Elba, Sharlto Copley, Iyana HalleyRecently widowed Dr. Nate Daniels and his two teenage daughters travel to a South African game reserve managed by Martin Battles, an old family friend and wildlife biologist. However, what begins as a journey of healing soon turns into a fearsome fight for survival when a lion, a survivor of bloodthirsty poachers, begins stalking them.More Beast
6David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Beverly D'AngeloAn elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage inside. However, they aren't prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.
7Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Megalyn EchikunwokeSaddled with student debt and unable to find work, a college graduate becomes involved in a credit card scam, acting as a dummy shopper and buying increasingly risky products with stolen credit cards.More Emily the Criminal- #1 of 23 on20+ Movies And Shows With Emily In The Title
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8Kelly Macdonald, George MacKay, Hugh BonnevilleA rebellious young graffiti artist targets the homes of the wealthy elite but discovers a shocking secret that leads him on a journey endangering himself and those closest to him.More I Came By- #91 of 112 onThe 100+ Best Mystery Thrillers, Ranked
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9Grace Caroline Currey, Ginny Gardner, Jeffrey Dean MorganFor best friends Becky and Hunter, life is all about conquering fears and pushing limits. However, after they climb 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower, they find themselves stranded with no way down. Now, their expert climbing skills are put to the ultimate test as they desperately fight to survive the elements, a lack of supplies, and vertigo-inducing heights.
10Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty, Stephanie CorneliussenAfter the death of her mother and having no other known relatives, Evie takes a DNA test and discovers a long-lost cousin she never knew she had. Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the English countryside, Evie's at first seduced by the sexy aristocratic host. However, she's soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets about her family history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity.
11Gerard Butler, Jaimie Alexander, Russell HornsbyAfter Will Spann's wife suddenly vanishes at a gas station, his desperate search to find her leads him down a dark path that forces him to run from authorities and take the law into his own hands.- 12Isabelle Fuhrman, Julia Stiles, Rossif SutherlandAfter escaping from a psychiatric facility in Estonia, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family at any cost.
13Emile Hirsch, Kate Bosworth, Ashley GreeneMike and Kate, a seemingly perfect couple, join a psychological experiment to compete for $5 million if they can last 50 days in a sleek, white room in complete isolation. No phones, no family -- only the Voice of the Immaculate Room keeping them in check if they think of straying. However, as the clock ticks down, the Room becomes more than it seems, putting them through cruel tests to break their resolve and resurfacing private demons which they may not survive.
14Zoë Kravitz, Byron Bowers, Rita WilsonZoë Kravitz and Steven Soderbergh team up to bring this taught thriller to life. Not only does it touch on the COVID-19 pandemic but it also addresses our ever more technologically entwined lives.
Kimi is a tech-driven thriller set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Directed by Steven Soderbergh, the film follows Angela Childs (Zoë Kravitz), an agoraphobic tech worker who discovers evidence of a violent crime while reviewing a data stream. The plot thickens as Angela's attempts to report the incident are met with resistance, leading her to confront her fears and venture into the outside world. The film examines the psychological impacts of isolation, with themes of surveillance and privacy. As Angela delves deeper into the mystery, she grapples with corporate indifference and her anxieties in a society increasingly reliant on digital connections.More Kimi- #24 of 38 onThe Best HBO Original Movies Since 2010
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15Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Gillian AndersonThe Pale Blue Eye is a gothic thriller that takes viewers to 1830 at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where a young cadet's murder prompts an investigation. The film centers on a world-weary detective, Augustus Landor (Christian Bale), who is tasked with solving the chilling mystery. He enlists one of the cadets to aid in the investigation, who turns out to be a young Edgar Allan Poe (Harry Melling). As they travel deeper into the case, they uncover a series of gruesome murders wrapped in a dark web of secrets and occult practices. Directed by Scott Cooper, the film creates a haunting tale that presents themes of obsession, the supernatural, and the macabre - much like the works of Poe himself.More The Pale Blue Eye- #2 of 343 on340+ Movies And Shows With Eye In The Title
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16Mila Kunis, Connie Britton, Chiara AureliaA writer's perfectly crafted New York City life starts to unravel when a true-crime documentary forces her to confront her harrowing high school history.
17Dale Dickey, Dennis Haysbert, Danny RamirezHavana Rose Liu's feature film debut has her starring as a college student who discovers a kidnapped girl at a rest stop during a blizzard. It's up to her to determine who among them is a kidnapper. While it was originally intended for theaters, No Exit was released directly on Hulu, which means you can watch it from the edge of your couch. Mystery fans will surely be entertained with this claustrophobic thriller.
A young woman becomes stranded in a highway rest stop during a blizzard and discovers a kidnapped girl in a van. Determined to discover the identity of the kidnapper, she investigates the group of strangers trapped inside with her.More No Exit- #25 of 42 onThe Best Snowy Thriller Movies, Ranked
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18Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gillian JacobsDirector Tarik Saleh makes his English-language feature debut alongside Chris Pine who teams up with Hell or High Water co-star Ben Foster in another tense thriller. This time the are ex-soldiers working for a private contracting organization. And as you might have guessed, not everything goes as planned when Pine finds himself with a target on his back and an ocean between him and his family.
Involuntarily discharged from the Army, a special forces sergeant lands a contract with a private underground military force. When his very first assignment goes awry, the elite soldier finds himself hunted and on the run, caught in a dangerous conspiracy and fighting to stay alive long enough to get home and uncover the true motives of those who betrayed him.
19Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de ArmasIn the action-packed thriller The Gray Man, the plot revolves around Court Gentry (Ryan Gosling), a shadowy CIA operative known as Sierra Six. Plucked from a federal penitentiary and recruited by his handler, Donald Fitzroy (Billy Bob Thornton), Gentry becomes a top-tier assassin for the agency. However, when he inadvertently uncovers dark agency secrets, he becomes the target of a global manhunt led by Lloyd Hansen (Chris Evans), a former cohort at the CIA with a psychopathic streak. As Gentry fights for his life across international borders, the film weaves a narrative of espionage, moral ambiguity, and survival. Directed by the Russo brothers, The Gray Man delivers high-octane chases and combat, fusing the spy genre with blockbuster spectacle.More The Gray Man- #7 of 12 on12 Ana De Armas Horror Movies That Show Her Acting Range
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20Samaritan
Sylvester Stallone, Javon "Wanna" Walton, Pilou AsbækSamaritan centers on young Sam Cleary (Javon 'Wanna' Walton), who suspects that his reclusive neighbor, Joe Smith (Sylvester Stallone), is a legendary superhero who was presumed dead after an epic battle 25 years ago. The film goes into themes of myth versus reality and the idea that heroes can be found in the most unexpected places. Sam's fascination with the lore of the past hero Samaritan turns into an obsession as he tries to coax Joe out of hiding to save a city rife with crime and corruption. Samaritan combines action with a poignant examination of our need for saviors in troubled times.
21Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven YeunJordan Peele is back with another horror hit with the sci-fi western Nope. Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer play siblings and owners of Haywood Hollywood Horses and ranch, who notice mysterious happenings on their land. This genre-bending spectacle is sure to get your heart pumping and you jumping out of your seat.
A man and his sister discover something sinister in the skies above their California horse ranch, while the owner of a nearby theme park tries to profit from the mysterious, otherworldly phenomenon.
22Winona Ryder, Dermot Mulroney, John GallagherUpon arriving at a remote cabin for a getaway, a woman and her boyfriend discover another couple already staying there. They decide to share the rental for the night, but the boyfriend's disappearance sparks a race for answers.
23Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Martin HendersonThe A24 logo usually signals a great indie film and horror fans will be delighted with Ti West's direction. Don't skip over this 2022 horror film, especially if you love classic slasher explotation films.
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24Ambulance
Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, Eiza GonzálezJake Gyllenhaal and Yahya Abdul-Mateen team-up with Michael Bay to remake this Danish thriller from 2005. Michael Bay is known for his fast cutting style that is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat with this action thrill ride.
Needing money to cover his wife's medical bills, a decorated veteran teams up with his adoptive brother to steal $32 million from a Los Angeles bank. However, when their getaway goes spectacularly wrong, the desperate thieves hijack an ambulance that's carrying a severely wounded cop and an EMT worker. Caught in a high-speed chase, the two siblings must figure out a way to outrun the law while keeping their hostages alive.
25Sarah Lind, Josh Ruben, Malin BarrA serial killer brings an unsuspecting new victim on a weekend getaway to add another body to his ever-growing count. She's buying into his faux charms, and he's eagerly lusting for blood.
26Maika Monroe, Jake LacySinister events plague a young couple when they take a backpacking trip through the forests of the Pacific Northwest.
27Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia ClarksonIn She Said, we delve into the explosive investigation that helped ignite the #MeToo movement. The film follows New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, compellingly portrayed by Zoe Kazan and Carey Mulligan, as they doggedly unravel one of Hollywood's most notorious scandals. It traces their painstaking efforts to persuade victims to go public with their allegations against film mogul Harvey Weinstein, culminating in a watershed article that exposed years of sexual abuse and harassment. The drama, directed by Maria Schrader, offers a riveting look at the journalistic pursuit of truth in the face of intimidating power.
28Cameron Monaghan, Frank Grillo, Lilly KrugShattered proves to be a cautionary tale about falling for that mysterious woman who seems too good to be true because it might turn out to be the fight of your life.
Chris is a lonely tech millionaire who develops a passionate relationship with the charming and sexy Sky. She also steps in as his nurse when he's attacked and injured by a punk on the street. However, Sky's odd behavior makes Chris suspect that she has more sinister intentions, especially when her roommate dies under mysterious circumstances.
29Letitia Wright, Tamara Lawrance, Nadine MarshallThe Silent Twins is the astonishing true story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, twins from the only Black family in a small town in Wales during the 1970s and '80s. The sisters, played by Letitia Wright and Tamara Lawrance, become notorious for their refusal to communicate with anyone but each other, retreating into a rich, private world of creative imagination and teenage rebellion. Their bond leads to a spree of vandalism that results in their unjust incarceration in a psychiatric hospital. The film emphasizes themes of sisterhood, identity, and the ineffable ties that bind as the twins navigate a world that doesn't understand them.
30Jason Segel, Lily Collins, Jesse PlemonsEver wondered what it would be like to find someone robbing your vacation home? Or ever just wanted a vacation home that could be robbed? Windfall is a thriller that derives its tension from the haves (Jesse Plemons/Lily Collins) and the have-nots (Jason Segel).
Windfall is a noir thriller that unfolds when an intruder (Jason Segel) breaks into a tech billionaire (Jesse Plemons) and his wife's (Lily Collins) vacation home, only to have the owner unexpectedly arrive with his wife, leading to a tense hostage situation. This cat-and-mouse game intensifies as the dynamics between the three characters evolve, revealing personal grievances and resulting in a clash of wills with dangerous consequences. Directed by Charlie McDowell, the film digs into the themes of greed, class disparity, and the unpredictability of human behavior when faced with desperate circumstances.More Windfall- #62 of 62 onThe Best Movies That (Mostly) Take Place In A Single Location
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