The Animal Kingdom [2023]
The Animal Kingdom is not just a visually striking science fiction drama but also a multilayered masterpiece anchored by a coming-of-age story.
M.F.A. [2017]
Surprisingly well-crafted and balanced, M.F.A. is a revenge thriller about an art student turning into a vigilante after a sexual assault on campus.
Primal Fear [1996]
Full of twists, Primal Fear is a gripping and entertaining legal thriller bolstered by excellent performances and controversial topics.
Back to Black [2024]
Back to Black is a rather pedestrian and messy biopic about the late singer Amy Winehouse saved by excellent performances and Amy herself.
Runaway Jury [2003]
Sleek and full of twists, Runaway Jury is a highly entertaining Machiavellian legal thriller exploring topics that are still controversial.
Thief [1981]
Featuring a timeless neo-noir aesthetic, Thief is not just a gritty crime thriller inspired by true events but also a gripping character study.
Incoming [2024]
Following a familiar raunchy teen comedy recipe ala Superbad, Incoming is a hilarious one-wild-night party movie featuring all the good stuff.
Miami Vice [2006]
In attempts to turn Miami Vice, the movie, into a gritty crime thriller, Mann created an uneven mess still worth checking out for the fans of the genre.
Air Force One [1997]
Entertaining but also silly and cheesy, Air Force One is a big ’90s thriller with a formidable cast – basically Die Hard, but on an airplane.
The Substance [2024]
Grotesquely juicy, cynically funny, and subversively erotic, The Substance is a body horror character study exploring our bizarre society.
Green Zone [2010]
Green Zone is not a “Jason Bourne set in Iraq” but an engaging and also a bit flawed thriller based on bizarre true events starring Mat Damon.
Jarhead [2005]
Immersive, authentic, and just so damn easy to watch, Jarhead is a multilayered masterpiece, a subversive war drama like no other.
RoboCop 2 [1990]
Despite the weaker story and characters, RoboCop 2 is still entertaining featuring a lot of action and one hell of a killer cyborg in RoboCain.
Don’t Move [2024]
Simple and effective, Don’t Move is an entertaining thriller unfolding in real time about a game of cat and mouse between a serial killer and young woman.
Last Knights [2015]
A bit bland and sluggish, Last Knights is nonetheless a historical epic worth watching, thanks to its impressive visuals and strong cast.
Lucky Number Slevin [2006]
Stylish, cocky, and packed with big names, Lucky Number Slevin is a crime thriller with a compelling mistaken-identity story to tell.
The Jackal [1997]
Charmingly cheesy and illogical, The Jackal is an entertaining nineties guilty pleasure thriller featuring an awesome cast and a familiar story.
Ferrari [2023]
Trying to mix family drama with exciting racing sequences, Ferrari just misses its mark but still remains an intriguing watch.
The East AKA De Oost [2020]
The exotic setting, controversial story, and high production values make the Dutch war drama The East a gripping experience.
Ironclad [2011]
Gritty and authentically brutal, Ironclad is a bloodsoaked medieval tale based on real events, full of great action scenes and veteran actors.
Beyond the Law [1993]
Surprisingly competent, Beyond the Law is a gripping thriller based on true events about an undercover cop trying to take down a biker gang.
Saltburn [2023]
Aesthetically pleasing and just enough quirky, Saltburn is a sexually charged retro escapist experience exploring familiar themes.
Golden Men AKA Gli Uomini d’oro [2019]
Allora! Golden Men is a highly underrated Italian heist thriller based on true events and featuring high production values you need to watch.
Screamers The Hunting [2009]
Screamers The Hunting is an effective and cozy B science fiction movie, a stand-alone sequel to the nineties classic with a nasty horror side.
New Jack City [1991]
Stylish and authentic, New Jack City is one of the first hood/gangsta movies featuring a solid story and an excellent cast.
We Are Zombies [2023]
Visually impressive and based on a graphic novel, We Are Zombies is an indie zombie horror comedy with a heart well worth watching.
Collateral [2004]
Let Collateral, an immersive neo-noir thriller, take you on a night drive through the streets of Los Angeles where you’ll meet the real Tom Cruise.
Napoleon [2023]
Aesthetically pleasing and featuring impressive action sequences, Napoleon is far too disjointed and casual to be a masterpiece.
The Specialist [1994]
If you’re nostalgic about all of those over-the-top nineties action thrillers, The Specialist starring Stallone and Stone is a great choice.
Pathology [2008]
Morbidly entertaining, Pathology is a sleek and bit cheesy thriller about a group of med students trying to pull off a perfect “medical” murder.
The Boogeyman [2023]
Behind this generic title, The Boogeyman, hides the most generic and forgettable horror movie ever made good for exactly one viewing.
Love Lies Bleeding [2024]
Featuring a juicy eighties aesthetic, Love Lies Bleeding is an atmospheric and, at times, brutal neo-noir crime thriller you’ll fall in love with.
Gunmen [1993]
Exotic South American setting, awesome cast, and loads of fun await you in Gunmen, a highly underrated nineties buddy action movie.
Outlaw King [2018]
Picking up where Braveheart left off, Outlaw King is an engaging modern historic epic bolstered by great production values and performances.
Torque [2004]
Visually dazzling and intentionally over-the-top, Torque is a dumb but highly entertaining action movie featuring bikes, babes, and badasses.
Bandit [2022]
Blending crime and comedy and featuring a great cast, Bandit is a lighthearted thriller about Canada’s most prolific bank robber.
LaRoy, Texas [2023]
Easy to watch, LaRoy, Texas is a darkly comical crime comedy Fargo-style featuring excellent performances and a cozy small-town setting.
Best of the Best [1989]
Surprisingly honorable, Best of the Best is a solid martial arts (Taekwondo) movie offering a classic Rocky story topped off by a great finale.
Good Kill [2014]
Thought-provoking and gripping, Good Kill is a different kind of war movie about a burnt-out drone operator masterfully played by Ethan Hawk.
Abigail [2024]
As stereotypical and predictable as they come, Abigail is a horror comedy that still offers enough action and bloody fun to warrant a viewing.
The Bikeriders [2023]
The Bikeriders is not a classical biker movie but more of a vibey exploration of the beginnings of the biker culture anchored by a love story.
Relentless [1989]
Driven by Lustig’s tight direction and Judd Nelson’s scary performance, Relentless is a competent eighties psychological serial killer movie.
The Belko Experiment [2016]
Following a familiar, equal parts brutal and thought-provoking formula of single-location murder mayhem, The Belko Experiment is a good watch.
Starred Up [2013]
Boasting humor that only comes out from such a horrid place as a prison, Starred Up is a compelling masterpiece oozing authenticity.
The Beekeeper [2024]
The Beekeeper is your classic Jason Statham action movie, a bit of brainless entertainment that will keep you engaged for 90 minutes.
Blue Monkey [1987]
Charmingly cheeky, Blue Monkey is a guilty pleasure for all of us who love eighties B movies, a creature feature about a giant mutated insect!
Burn Out [2017]
Featuring immersive and engaging motorcycle racing scenes, Burn Out is a solid French crime action thriller starring François Civil.
A Day and a Half [2023]
Equal parts hostage situation thriller and emotional family drama, A Day and a Half is a movie that might hit some harder than others.
Infested AKA Vermines [2023]
Limited by stereotypical character development, Infested is still a nasty little French horror laced with arachnophobia and claustrophobia.
A Prayer Before Dawn [2017]
Immersive and hauntingly realistic, A Prayer Before Dawn is a gripping prison movie based on an incredible true story, a true masterpiece.