The 30 best thrillers of all time

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

In the world of cinema, few genres grip audiences like thrillers. These heart-pounding, suspense-filled tales keep us on the edge of our seats, with our hearts racing and minds engaged. From masterful heists and mind-bending mysteries to high-stakes espionage and psychological twists, the thrillers on this list have captivated audiences.

Join us as we delve into the best thriller movies of all time, a thrilling journey through cinematic excellence that has left us breathless, shocked, and utterly entertained. Simply click on to revisit classics and discover new favorites.

'Basic Instinct' (1992)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

A steamy murder mystery unfolds when a detective becomes entangled with seductive novelist Catherine Tramell, whose books seem to mirror real-life crimes in a game of cat and mouse.

'Seven' (1995)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

Detectives Somerset and Mills investigate gruesome murders inspired by the seven deadly sins, leading to a shocking and morally charged climax in this dark and intense crime thriller.

'Cape Fear' (1991)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

A convicted rapist, Max Cady seeks revenge on his former attorney, Sam Bowden, by menacing his family. This intense psychological thriller escalates as Bowden tries to protect his loved ones from Cady's relentless pursuit.

'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

A charismatic imposter, Tom Ripley, infiltrates the lives of the wealthy and elite, leading to a web of deception, obsession, and murder in this stylish psychological thriller.

'Fatal Attraction' (1987)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

A weekend affair turns into a nightmare when Alex Forrest becomes obsessed with Dan Gallagher. A thrilling descent into jealousy and madness, where a bunny boiler takes center stage.

'Rear Window' (1954)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller follows a wheelchair-bound photographer who becomes convinced he's witnessed a murder while spying on his neighbors.

'Black Swan' (2010)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

In the high-pressure world of ballet, the fragile Nina Sayers descends into madness as she competes for the lead role in 'Swan Lake,' blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.

'Inception' (2010)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

Christopher Nolan's mind-bending epic takes you on a cerebral journey into dreams within dreams, challenging reality and spinning minds.

'Taxi Driver' (1976)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

Vietnam veteran Travis Bickle descends into violence and vigilantism on the gritty streets of New York City, painting a disturbing portrait of urban alienation and moral ambiguity.

'Parasite' (2019)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

In Bong Joon-ho's darkly comedic thriller, a poor family infiltrates the lives of the rich, leading to unexpected chaos and class warfare in their luxurious world.

'Mulholland Drive' (2001)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

David Lynch's enigmatic thriller explores Hollywood's dark underbelly through the intertwined lives of an amnesiac woman and a mysterious aspiring actress, in a surreal, mesmerizing narrative.

'The French Connection' (1971)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

Detectives Popeye Doyle and Buddy Russo relentlessly pursue drug smugglers in gritty 1970s New York, leading to an iconic car chase and intense crime-busting drama.

'Panic Room' (2002)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

When a mother and daughter become trapped in their fortified home's panic room by burglars, a tense cat-and-mouse game unfolds, testing their wits and will to survive in this claustrophobic thriller.

'Mother' (2009)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

A relentless mother goes to extraordinary lengths to clear her mentally challenged son's name when he is accused of murder, uncovering dark secrets in the process.

'The Grifters' (1990)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

In the world of con artists, Roy Dillon, his girlfriend Myra, and his estranged mother Lilly engage in a complex game of deception and manipulation, leading to treacherous consequences.

'Thief' (1981)

'Basic Instinct' (1992), 'Seven' (1995), 'Cape Fear' (1991), 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' (1999), 'Fatal Attraction' (1987), 'Rear Window' (1954), 'Black Swan' (2010), 'Inception' (2010), 'Taxi Driver' (1976), 'Parasite' (2019), 'Mulholland Drive' (2001), 'The French Connection' (1971), 'Panic Room' (2002), 'Mother' (2009), 'The Grifters' (1990), 'Thief' (1981)

Master safecracker Frank plans one last heist for a better life, but finds himself tangled in a dangerous underworld of crime and deceit in this gritty thriller.

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