Top 10 Crime Thrillers with Rising Tension

Description: A young FBI agent seeks the help of a cannibalistic psychiatrist to catch another serial killer, with tension building as she delves deeper into the minds of both killers.

Fact: It's one of only three films to win the "Big Five" Academy Awards, and Jodie Foster was initially reluctant to take the role due to its dark nature.

Description: Michael Mann's masterpiece follows a seasoned criminal and a dedicated cop whose paths cross in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, with tension building to an explosive climax.

Fact: The iconic diner scene was filmed in one continuous take, and the film inspired numerous other crime thrillers due to its realistic portrayal of criminal life.

Description: Two detectives hunt for a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives, with the tension ratcheting up as they get closer to the killer's final act.

Fact: The film's ending was kept secret from the cast until the last day of shooting, and the script was so intense that it reportedly caused nightmares for some actors.

Description: A complex narrative of deception and mystery, where the tension builds as the audience tries to unravel the identity of the elusive criminal mastermind, Keyser Söze.

Fact: The film's twist ending has become one of the most famous in cinema history, and Kevin Spacey won an Oscar for his performance.

Description: This Clint Eastwood-directed film explores the aftermath of a child's murder, with the tension escalating as secrets from the past unravel.

Fact: The film was shot in Boston, where the story is set, and it was nominated for six Academy Awards, winning two.

Description: This Martin Scorsese film about a cop infiltrating the Irish mob and a mobster infiltrating the police department creates an atmosphere of constant tension and betrayal.

Fact: It's a remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs," and it won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Description: A private detective's search for a missing child in Boston leads to a web of deceit and moral ambiguity, with tension building as the truth becomes more elusive.

Fact: This was Ben Affleck's directorial debut, and the film was shot in his hometown of Boston.

Description: A gripping tale of a man who stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong, leading to a deadly chase with a relentless killer, creating an atmosphere of constant dread.

Fact: The Coen brothers adapted this from Cormac McCarthy's novel, and it won four Oscars, including Best Picture.

Description: A father takes justice into his own hands when his daughter and her friend go missing, creating a tense, morally complex narrative.

Fact: The film was shot in Georgia, standing in for Pennsylvania, and Hugh Jackman's performance was widely praised for its intensity.

Description: A journalist and a hacker investigate a decades-old disappearance, with the tension rising as they uncover dark secrets and face dangerous adversaries.

Fact: The film is an English-language adaptation of the Swedish novel and film, and Rooney Mara's transformation into Lisbeth Salander was a critical part of the film's success.