The Best Thrillers Of 2021
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- 1Andi Matichak, Emile Hirsch, Luke David BlummWhen a young boy falls ill to a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.More Son
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- 2Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Alexey SerebryakovHutch Mansell fails to defend himself or his family when two thieves break into his suburban home one night. The aftermath of the incident soon strikes a match to his long-simmering rage. In a barrage of fists, gunfire and squealing tires, Hutch must now save his wife and son from a dangerous adversary -- and ensure that he will never be underestimated again.
- 3Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent SimmondsFollowing the deadly events at home, the Abbott family must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
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Stillwater
Matt Damon, Camille Cottin, Abigail BreslinAn American oil-rig roughneck travels to Marseille, France, to visit his estranged daughter, in prison for a murder she claims she didn't commit. Confronted with language barriers, cultural differences and a complicated legal system, he soon builds a new life for himself as he makes it his personal mission to exonerate her.More Stillwater- #48 of 48 onThe 40+ Best Mystery Movies On Prime Video
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- 5Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza GonzálezA shady legal guardian lands in hot water when she tries to bilk a woman who has ties to a powerful gangster.More I Care a Lot
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Fear Street: 1994
Kiana Madeira, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin FloresIn Fear Street: 1994, Shadyside, a seemingly ordinary town, is plagued by a chilling curse that dates back centuries. The story revolves around Deena Johnson (Kiana Madeira), her brother Josh (Benjamin Flores Jr.), and their friends who stumble upon the horrifying truth behind their town's misfortunes. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they find themselves in a deadly game against time and an immortal evil force. This horror flick, part of a trilogy based on R.L. Stine's best-selling book series, masterfully combines elements of slasher films with supernatural terror. Despite its modern setting, it pays homage to classic horror motifs from the 90s, offering viewers an intriguing blend of past and present. - 7Angelina Jolie, Finn Little, Jon BernthalStill reeling from the loss of three lives, Hannah is a smoke jumper who's perched in a watchtower high above the Montana wilderness. She soon encounters Connor, a skittish boy who's bloodied, traumatized and on the run in the remote forest. As Hannah tries to bring him to safety, she's unaware of the real dangers to follow: two relentless killers hunting Connor, and a fiery blaze consuming everything in its path.
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- 8Jason Statham, Holt McCallany, Jeffrey DonovanMysterious and wild-eyed, a new security guard for a cash truck surprises his co-workers when he unleashes precision skills during a heist. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman's ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score.More Wrath of Man
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- 9Gael García Bernal, Vicky Krieps, Rufus SewellA tropical holiday turns into a horrific nightmare when a family visits a secluded beach that somehow causes them to age rapidly -- reducing their entire lives into a single day.More Old
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The Ice Road
Liam Neeson, Benjamin Walker, Laurence FishburneThe Ice Road is a thriller set against the treacherous backdrop of frozen waterways in northern Canada. The main protagonist is Mike McCann (Liam Neeson), an ice road trucker with a no-nonsense attitude. The plot kicks into gear when a remote diamond mine collapses, trapping a group of miners. McCann leads an impossible rescue mission over a thawing ice road to deliver the heavy drilling equipment needed for the rescue. His brother Gurty (Marcus Thomas), is a war veteran with aphasia. The film layers themes of survival with the bond between siblings and portrays corporate greed.More The Ice Road- #110 of 138 onThe Best Disaster Movies Of All Time
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- 11Vincent Lindon, Agathe Rousselle, Garance MarillierA woman who has a metal plate in her head embarks on a bizarre journey.
- 12Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack ReynorCherry drifts from college dropout to army medic in Iraq -- anchored only by his one true love, Emily. However, after returning from the war with PTSD, his life spirals into drugs and crime as he struggles to find his place in the world.More Cherry
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- 13Sydney Sweeney, Justice Jesse Smith, Ben HardyInnocent curiosity turns into full-blown obsession when a young Montreal couple spy on their eccentric neighbors across the street.More The Voyeurs
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- 14Carey Mulligan, Laverne Cox, Bo BurnhamNothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be -- she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.
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- 15Frank Grillo, Andie MacDowell, Jake AllynWhen a vigilante border patrol turns fatal, a man flees on horseback to Mexico, seeking forgiveness from the victim's father.More No Man's Land
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- 16Jake Gyllenhaal, Ethan Hawke, Riley KeoughThe Guilty is a tension-filled thriller set across a single morning. The main protagonist, Joe Baylor (Jake Gyllenhaal), is a troubled police detective demoted to 911 operator duty. The film unfolds in real time as Joe receives a distressing call from a woman who appears to have been abducted. As he attempts to rescue the caller, the plot reveals complex layers of Joe's turmoil and guilt. The film digs into themes of redemption and moral ambiguity and emphasizes the unseen human stories behind emergency calls. Gyllenhaal's performance anchors the film's intense narrative, which keeps viewers engaged until its climactic resolution.
- 17Liam Neeson, Jacob Perez, Katheryn WinnickJim is a former Marine who lives a solitary life as a rancher along the Arizona-Mexican border. But his peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when he tries to protect a boy on the run from members of a vicious cartel.
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Pig
Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam ArkinLiving alone in the Oregon wilderness, a truffle hunter returns to Portland to find the person who stole his beloved pig.More Pig- #208 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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- 19Sara Canning, Osric Chau, Gracie GillamTwo travel vloggers check into a vacation rental with a host that will do anything for a good review.More Superhost
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- 20Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony MackieAgoraphobic Dr. Anna Fox witnesses something she shouldn't while keeping tabs on the Russell family, the seemingly picture perfect clan that lives across the way.
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- 21Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla GuginoGunpowder Milkshake is an action-packed thriller that immerses viewers in the gritty world of female assassins. The story follows Sam (Karen Gillan), a lethal hitwoman who was raised by a ruthless crime syndicate that her mother, Scarlet, once worked for. Fellow assassin Scarlet (Lena Headey), returns to aid her daughter after a high-stakes mission goes awry. As Sam crosses paths with a young girl whose life is in danger, she becomes a target herself and must reunite with her estranged assassin mother. The film brings together themes of maternal bonds, redemption, and defiance. The film presents a backdrop of stylish and over-the-top action sequences.
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The Little Things
Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, Jared LetoDeputy Sheriff Joe "Deke" Deacon joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter to search for a serial killer who's terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke's past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.More The Little Things- #10 of 17 onThe Best Rami Malek Movies And TV Shows That Prove He Has The Range
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- 23Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, Shailene WoodleyA defense attorney, her associate and a military prosecutor uncover a far-reaching conspiracy while investigating the case of a suspected 9/11 terrorist imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for six years.More The Mauritanian
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- 24Logan Marshall-Green, Freida Pinto, Robert John BurkeWhen a husband and wife move to a small town, a home invasion leaves the wife traumatized and suspicious that those around her might not be who they seem.More Intrusion
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- 25Deon Lotz, Erica Wessels, Masasa MbangeniA relentless detective finds common ground with a killer systematically targeting the perpetrators running a powerful child-trafficking ring.More I Am All Girls
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- 26Stephen Lang, Madelyn Grace, Brendan SextonBlind veteran Norman Nordstrom has been hiding out for several years in an isolated cabin. He lives with a young girl and has recreated the family stolen from him by a drunken driver. Their quiet life together is soon shattered when a group of unseemly criminals kidnaps her. Norman is now forced to tap into even darker and more creative instincts in an effort to save her.More Don't Breathe 2
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- 27Jack Dylan Grazer, Fionn Whitehead, Mena SuvariA security officer falls down a hidden well while chasing two teenage brothers who stole more than $12,000. Desperate to get out, he soon tries to convince one of the siblings to set him free and save his life.More Don't Tell a Soul
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- 28Stephen Graham, Vinette Robinson, Alice FeethamOn the busiest night of the year at one of the hottest restaurants in London, charismatic and commanding head chef Andy Jones balances along a knife's edge as multiple personal and professional crises threaten to destroy everything he's worked for. A surprise visit from a health and safety inspector sets the staff on edge as the overbooked hot spot fills with guests. Jones tries his best to diffuse tensions between management and crew while catering to the ridiculous demands of customers.
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The Banishing
Jessica Brown Findlay, John Lynch, Sean HarrisThe story of the most haunted house in England. In the 1930s, a young reverend, his wife and daughter move into a manor that holds a horrifying secret. - 30Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, Tye SheridanThe Card Counter, a 2021 film directed by Paul Schrader, follows William Tell (Oscar Isaac), a gambler with a dark past. The story follows Tell, an ex-military interrogator turned poker player, who seeks redemption through the meticulous world of card counting. His solitary existence is disrupted when he meets Cirk (Tye Sheridan), a young man seeking vengeance against a mutual enemy from their past - Major John Gordo (Willem Dafoe). As Tell takes Cirk under his wing in an attempt to steer him away from violence, the film explores themes of guilt, revenge, and the possibility of atonement amidst the backdrop of America's casinos.More The Card Counter
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- 31Daisye Tutor, Emily Goss, Nicola PosenerShook is a 2021 American horror thriller film directed by Jennifer Harrington. When a social media star becomes the target of an online terror campaign, she has to solve a series of games to prevent people she cares about from getting murdered. But is it real? Or is it just a game at her expense?
- 32Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Masumi, Tsuyoshi IharaAn orphan discovers she is the heiress to half of the Yakuza crime syndicate. Forging an uneasy alliance with an amnesiac stranger, the orphan must wage war against the other half of the syndicate who wants her dead.More Yakuza Princess
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- 33Frankie R. Faison, Steve O'Connell, Enrico NataleThe events that led to the death of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., an elderly African American veteran with bipolar disorder, who was killed during a conflict with police officers who were dispatched to check on him.
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- 34Isabelle Fuhrman, Amy Forsyth, DiloneA college freshman joins her university's rowing team and undertakes an obsessive physical and psychological journey to make it to the top varsity boat, no matter the cost.
- 35Megan Fox, Bruce Willis, Emile HirschTwo FBI agents cross paths with Crawford, a Florida cop who's investigating a string of murders that appear to be related. When an undercover sting goes horribly wrong, Crawford soon finds himself in a twisted game of cat and mouse with the killer.
- 36Charlotte Vega, Matthew Modine, Adain BradleyDespite warnings to stick to the Appalachian Trail, hikers stray off course and cross into land inhabited by a hidden community of mountain dwellers who use deadly means to protect their way of life. Suddenly under siege, the friends seem headed to the point of no return -- unless one man can reach them in time.
- 37Graham McTavish, Dominic Purcell, Peri BaumeisterWhen a group of terrorists hijacks an overnight transatlantic flight, a mysteriously ill woman must unleash a monstrous secret to protect her young son.More Blood Red Sky
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- 38John Byrne, Lexi Skeldon, Kieran DaleA scientist investigates strange events inside a train tunnel.
- 39Mark Wahlberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sophie CooksonInfinite is a science fiction action film that delves into the concept of reincarnation and an eternal struggle between good and evil. The film focuses on Evan McCauley (Mark Wahlberg), a man haunted by skills he has never learned and memories of places he has never visited. He discovers he is an "Infinite," someone who has lived multiple lives and possesses memories from each incarnation. Joining a secret group of other Infinites, he must work to stop a rogue faction intent on the destruction of humanity. The film grapples with themes of identity and the power of collective memory, as Evan races against time to tap into his past lives to prevent a catastrophic future.More Infinite
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- 40Gerard Butler, Frank Grillo, Alexis LouderScreaming through the Nevada desert in a bullet-ridden car, wily con artist Teddy Murretto hatches a plan to hide out from lethal assassin Bob Viddick. He punches rookie officer Valerie Young to get himself arrested and locked up in a small-town police station. However, jail can't protect Murretto for long as Viddick schemes his own way into detention, biding his time in a nearby cell until he can complete his mission.More Copshop
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- 41John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill SkarsgårdNaked Singularity is a crime drama directed by Chase Palmer, based on the novel of the same name by Sergio De La Pava. The story centers around Casi, a New York City public defender (John Boyega), who becomes disillusioned with the justice system. Faced with a career and system seemingly at the point of collapse, akin to a cosmic 'naked singularity,' Casi is drawn into a high-stakes drug heist by a former client. The film investigates the themes of legal failings and moral ambiguity, serving as a metaphor for the breakdown of societal and legal order. The cast includes Olivia Cooke and Bill Skarsgård.More Naked Singularity
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- 42Yahya Abdul-Mateen, Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-JarrettCandyman, the 2021 spiritual sequel to the 1992 horror classic, directed by Nia DaCosta and produced by Jordan Peele, delves back into the urban legend of a supernatural killer haunting Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing projects. The film follows visual artist Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II), as he becomes obsessed with the Candyman mythos, unwittingly unleashing a wave of violence. The film also features Anthony's girlfriend, Brianna Cartwright (Teyonah Parris), an art gallery director. The film explores themes of gentrification and racial injustice. Candyman creates a chilling narrative that questions the role of art in society - and the cyclical nature of trauma.More Candyman
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- 43Sadie Sink, Emily Rudd, Ryan SimpkinsFear Street Part Two: 1978 takes us back in time, following the cursed town of Shadyside amidst a gruesome summer camp slaughter. As the follow-up to Fear Street Part One: 1994 in the trilogy based on R.L. Stine's horror books, the film dives into the origins of the town's malevolent presence. Camp Nightwing becomes the battleground between sunny Sunnyvale and sinister Shadyside, home to a vengeful witch's curse that triggers a violent massacre. With its mix of teen angst and slasher tradition, this throwback thriller hooks viewers with its eery storytelling and adept cast - including Sadie Sink, who delivers a compelling performance in the thick of blood-soaked terror.
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- 44Michael Caine, Rita Ora, Noel ClarkeA modern-day take on Charles Dickens' novel "Oliver Twist," as a gang of street hustlers plans the heist of the century.
- 45Kelsey Grammer, Julia Stiles, Janeane GarofaloMedicine, money and morality clash when a hospital committee must decide which one of three patients will receive a heart transplant.
- 46Christian Bronchart, Lucie Debay, Ciaran O'BrienHunted is a 2021 a Belgian-French-Irish survival thriller film directed by Vincent Paronnaud. What started as a flirtatious encounter at a bar turns into a life-or-death struggle as Eve (Lucie Debay) becomes the unknowing target of a misogynistic plot against her. Forced to flee as two men pursue her through the forest, she’s pushed to her extremes while fighting to survive in the wilderness—but survival isn’t enough for Eve.
- 47Dilan Gwyn, Linus Wahlgren, Henrik NorlénNew to her stepmother role, Shirin moves into a duplex with her partner, Fredrik, and his son. The home feels like the right place to start becoming a family. However, when Fredrik leaves, strange things are heard from the other, uninhabited side.
- 48Gijs Blom, Philip Juan, Anna MarchenkoA group of young and spoiled rich kids turn into vampires after a night out, changing the course of their lives.
- 49Katherine Heigl, Madison Iseman, Israel BroussardRain has early-onset schizophrenia, a condition that not only causes her to see vivid hallucinations, but also puts a strain on her parents. When she meets Caleb, a charmingly awkward new student at school, she finally feels she has a lifeline to normalcy. But as Rain starts to suspect that her neighbor kidnapped a child, she must soon figure out who and what is real while also battling the overwhelming forces that haunt her daily life.More Fear of Rain
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- 50Anthony Mackie, Damson Idris, Emily BeechamIn the near future, a drone pilot sent into a war zone finds himself paired up with a top-secret android officer on a mission to stop a nuclear attack.
- 51Elijah Wood, Luke Kirby, Aleksa PalladinoNo Man of God delves into the chilling psychological interplay between notorious serial killer Ted Bundy (Luke Kirby) and FBI agent Bill Hagmaier (Elijah Wood). Set in the 1980s, the narrative focuses on the unusual relationship that unfolds between the two as Hagmaier is assigned to profile Bundy during his final years on death row. The film spotlights the dark intricacies of Bundy's mind and the complex moral quandaries that Hagmaier navigates in extracting valuable insights from the killer, which would later contribute to the understanding of the psychology of serial killers.
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Till Death
Megan Fox, Eoin Macken, Callan MulveyEmma is stuck in a stale marriage to Mark and is surprised when he whisks her away to their secluded lakehouse for a romantic evening on their 10th anniversary. But everything changes the next morning when she finds herself handcuffed to Mark's dead body. Trapped and isolated in the dead of winter, Emma learns this is only the beginning of Mark's twisted plan, and to survive, she must fight the hired killers coming to finish her off. - 53Cecilia Milocco, Krister Kern, Albin GrenholmKnocking (aka Knackningar) is a 2021 Swedish thriller film directed by Frida Kempff. A woman leaves a psychiatric ward after a nervous breakdown, only to start hearing mysterious knocking sounds in her apartment.
- 54Daniel Gillies, Erik Thomson, Miriama McDowellComing Home in the Dark is a 2021 New Zealand psychological horror-thriller film directed by James Ashcroft, based on the 1995 short-story by Owen Marshall. A school teacher is forced to confront a brutal act from his past when a pair of ruthless drifters takes him and his family on a nightmare road-trip.
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- 55Dylan Penn, Sean Penn, Josh BrolinJennifer Vogel's father, John, is larger than life. As a child, she marvels at his magnetizing energy and ability to make everything feel like a grand adventure. John teaches her so much about love and joy, but he also happens to be the most notorious counterfeiter in U.S. history. Jennifer now struggles to rise above the wreckage of the past while reconciling the inescapable bond between a daughter and her father.More Flag Day
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- 56Madeleine Sims-Fewer, Anna Maguire, Jesse LaVercombeA troubled woman who feels betrayed by those around her seeks revenge.
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Georgetown
Christoph Waltz, Vanessa Redgrave, Annette BeningAn eccentric and smooth-talking social climber who seems to have everyone in Washington, D.C., wrapped around his finger is investigated after his wealthy, well-connected and much older wife turns up dead in their home. - 58Benedict Cumberbatch, Merab Ninidze, Vladimir ChuprikovRecruited by MI6, British businessman Greville Wynne works with Soviet spy Oleg Penkovsky to obtain intelligence on the Cuban Missile Crisis.More The Courier
- 59Michael Keaton, Maggie Q, Samuel L. JacksonThe Protégé is an action-packed thriller that spins the tale of Anna (Maggie Q), a skilled contract killer. Trained from a young age by her mentor Moody, portrayed by the legendary Samuel L. Jackson, she excels in a world of assassination and intrigue. When Moody is mysteriously killed, Anna's world is turned upside-down, leading her on a global quest for vengeance and truth. Another layer of complexity is added to the plot through the character of the charming but lethal adversary (Michael Keaton). The plot creates twists of loyalty and betrayal, through Anna's pursuit of her own identity beyond the shadows of her past. The film digs into themes of revenge, mentorship, and self-discovery.More The Protégé
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- 60Rebecca Hall, Sarah Goldberg, Vondie Curtis HallReeling from the unexpected death of her husband, Beth is left alone at the lakeside home he built for her. She tries her best to keep it together -- but then the nightmares come. Disturbing visions of a presence in the house call to her, beckoning Beth with a ghostly allure. She soon begins searching for answers, only to find secrets both strange and disturbing.More The Night House
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