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Thriller Movie Summaries & Endings Explained
9,165 thriller movies, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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The Carpenter
1988 · Thriller
Hero and the Terror
1988 · Action
Betrayed
1988 · Drama
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
1988 · Thriller
Young Guns
1988 · Action
Monkey Shines
1988 · Sci-Fi
Midnight Run
1988 · Action
Die Hard
1988 · Action
The Dead Pool
1988 · Action
Phantasm II
1988 · Action
Dracula’s Widow
1988 · Thriller
Nightmare at Noon
1988 · Action
Final Justice
1988 · Crime
Red Heat
1988 · Action
The Presidio
1988 · Action
Poltergeist III
1988 · Thriller
The Dawning
1988 · Drama
Out of the Dark
1988 · Comedy
Out of the Dark
1988 · Comedy
Cheerleader Camp
1988 · Comedy
Rambo III
1988 · Action
C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf
1988 · Action
I Saw What You Did
1988 · Thriller
For Queen & Country
1988 · Drama
Pin
1988 · Thriller
Evil Dead Trap
1988 · Thriller
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
1988 · Thriller
Jack’s Back
1988 · Mystery
Shakedown
1988 · Thriller
Dead Heat
1988 · Action
Stormy Monday
1988 · Thriller
Sunset
1988 · Thriller
Critters 2
1988 · Sci-Fi
Lady in White
1988 · Mystery
Above the Law
1988 · Action
Bulletproof
1988 · Action
Appointment with Death
1988 · Drama
Bad Dreams
1988 · Thriller
Iguana
1988 · Thriller
The Seventh Sign
1988 · Horror
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What Makes a Thriller Movie? Thriller Movies Explained
Thriller movies are designed to grip audiences with tension, suspense, and anticipation, often following characters as they face extreme situations. The plots are fast-paced, filled with twists and turns, keeping viewers guessing as they try to uncover mysteries or survive dangerous threats. Whether it’s a psychological thriller or a crime thriller, these films focus on keeping the audience at the edge of their seats.
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- Intense Movies Relentless action and constant pressure.
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