Bajocero AKA Below Zero [2021]
Featuring a couple of great concepts that fell apart in the final third, Bajocero is an atmospheric and gritty Spanish thriller perfect for time-wasting.
Thriller
The Little Things [2021]
Powered by strong performances from Denzel and Leto, The Little Things is a flawed slow-burning serial killer movie that should satisfy the fans of the genre.
21 Bridges [2019]
Suspenseful, entertaining, and visually appealing, 21 Bridges is an old-school police thriller unfolding throughout one crazy night in Manhattan.
Escape from Pretoria [2020]
Incredibly intense and nerve-wracking, Escape From Pretoria is a prison break movie based on true events taking place during Apartheid in South Africa.
The Trial of the Chicago 7 [2020]
Emotionally both satisfying and infuriating, A Trial of Chicago 7 is an important movie about an important event that will remain relevant for a long time.
L.627 [1992]
L.627 is an authentic and gritty French police thriller following detective Lulu and his hardened anti-drug squad working in the worst Parisian ghettos.
The Nightingale [2018]
Traumatic and intense, The Nightingale is a different breed of western and a revenge movie that also honestly explores colonialism and misogyny.
Romeo Is Bleeding [1993]
Romeo Is Bleeding is a neo-noir dirty cop thriller with a twist. One year earlier we could revel in Harvey Keitel’s performance in Bad Lieutenant and now it was Gary Oldman’s time.
Jagged Edge [1985]
If you’re looking for a decent eighties thriller/courtroom drama to space out, check out Jagged Edge starring Jeff Bridges and Glenn Close.
Donkey Punch [2008]
The best thing about Donkey Punch is that it’s just so damn entertaining. This is a is a thriller with an interesting story, realistic atmosphere and good acting
Amsterdamned [1988]
Gritty, authentic, and very entertaining, Amsterdamned is a Dutch slasher about a hard-boiled detective and serial killer lurking in Amsterdam’s canals.
Run [2020]
Run is a very intense and engaging high-concept thriller with compelling performances by Sarah Paulson and Kiera Allen and strong Stephen King vibes.