Top 10 Thrillers of 2016

Description: A woman wakes up in an underground bunker with two men claiming the outside world is uninhabitable. This film keeps viewers guessing about the truth, blending elements of horror, sci-fi, and thriller.

Fact: The film was initially developed as a standalone project titled "The Cellar" before being rebranded as part of the Cloverfield franchise. It was shot in just 28 days.

Description: Ben Affleck stars as a high-functioning autistic accountant who also works as a mercenary. This action thriller combines financial intrigue with high-stakes action sequences.

Fact: The film's director, Gavin O'Connor, also directed "Warrior," another film with a strong focus on character development. The movie features a cameo by JK Simmons, who plays a Treasury Department agent.

Description: A dinner party turns into a psychological thriller when a man begins to suspect his ex-wife and her new husband are planning something sinister. The film masterfully builds tension through its slow reveal of secrets.

Fact: The entire film takes place in real-time, enhancing the feeling of claustrophobia and suspense. It was shot in just 20 days.

Description: Based on Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel, this film delves into the murky waters of memory, infidelity, and murder. Emily Blunt delivers a compelling performance as Rachel, whose life unravels as she becomes entangled in a missing person investigation.

Fact: The film's ending was altered from the book to provide a more cinematic twist. The movie was shot in New York City, despite the story being set in London.

Description: Blake Lively stars in this survival thriller about a surfer stranded on a rock 200 yards from shore, stalked by a great white shark. The film's simple premise is executed with nail-biting suspense.

Fact: The shark in the film was created entirely through CGI, with Lively often acting against nothing. The movie was shot in Australia, but the setting is meant to be Mexico.

Description: This home-invasion thriller turns the tables when the intruders find themselves trapped in the house of a blind man with deadly secrets. Fede Álvarez's direction keeps the tension high, making it a standout in the genre.

Fact: The film was shot in a real house in Detroit, which was gutted and rebuilt to fit the movie's needs. The blind man's dog, Shadow, was played by a real-life rescue dog named Bosco.

Description: Tom Ford's stylish thriller intertwines a woman's current life with the violent novel her ex-husband sends her, exploring themes of revenge, regret, and art. Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver powerful performances.

Fact: The film won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival. Ford adapted the story from Austin Wright's novel "Tony and Susan."

Description: M. Night Shyamalan returns to form with this story of a man with 23 distinct personalities who kidnaps three teenage girls. The film explores mental illness, identity, and the power of the mind.

Fact: The film was shot in just 23 days, reflecting the number of personalities of the main character. It was originally conceived as a standalone film but was later connected to Shyamalan's "Unbreakable" universe.

Description: A deaf and mute writer must outwit a masked killer stalking her in her isolated home. Mike Flanagan's film is a masterclass in tension and silence, making every sound and movement count.

Fact: The film was shot in just 18 days. The lead actress, Kate Siegel, who is also Flanagan's wife, co-wrote the screenplay with him.

Description: Nicolas Winding Refn's visually stunning film about the dark side of the modeling industry. It's a psychological thriller that explores beauty, obsession, and the cannibalistic nature of the fashion world.

Fact: The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to mixed reactions, with some critics calling it a masterpiece and others finding it pretentious. It features a score by Cliff Martinez, known for his work on "Drive."