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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 Nanny
1965 · Drama
The Cabinet of Caligari
1962 · Horror
Donovan’s Brain
1953 · Horror
Blast of Silence
1961 · Drama
Man in the Attic
1953 · Thriller
Hamraaz
1967 · Music
Charlie Chan in Honolulu
1938 · Thriller
13 Hours by Air
1936 · Mystery
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
1942 · Mystery
All Through the Night
1942 · Comedy
Rosaura at 10 O’Clock
1958 · Drama
One on Top of the Other
1969 · Thriller
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
1942 · Thriller
The Money Trap
1965 · Crime
A Lady Without Passport
1950 · Crime
Non-Stop New York
1937 · Romance
The Lodger
1944 · Horror
Sivandha Mann
1969 · Thriller
Suspect
1960 · Thriller
While I Live
1947 · Thriller
Black Tuesday
1954 · Crime
Edge of Eternity
1959 · Thriller
Army of Shadows
1969 · History
The Couch
1962 · Horror
Assault on a Queen
1966 · Crime
Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise
1940 · Crime
The Amazing Colossal Man
1957 · Adventure
The Preview Murder Mystery
1936 · Thriller
Cloak and Dagger
1946 · War
Jewel Thief
1967 · Drama
D.O.A.
1949 · Crime
The Doomsday Flight
1966 · Thriller
The Ogre of Athens
1956 · Comedy
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939 · Mystery
The Third Eye
1966 · Thriller
Think Fast, Mr. Moto
1937 · Mystery
Secret Service of the Air
1939 · Thriller
Black Gravel
1961 · Thriller
Fortune Is a Woman
1957 · Thriller
Johnny Cool
1963 · Crime
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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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- Mind-Bending Movies Confusing, twisting stories you need to watch twice.
- Fast-Paced Movies No slow scenes: the story never stops moving.
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- Emotionally Heavy Movies Movies that make you cry and stay with you.
- Light & Easy Movies Easy watching with low emotional stakes.
- Intense Movies Relentless action and constant pressure.
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