If you enjoyed the gripping suspense and relentless action of Last Seen Alive (2022), you're in for a treat. This article curates 10 thrilling movies and shows that deliver the same heart-pounding intensity, high-stakes drama, and edge-of-your-seat storytelling. Whether you're a fan of desperate rescues, mysterious disappearances, or relentless protagonists, these picks will keep you hooked.

The Invisible Man (2020)
Description: A modern take on the classic tale, focusing on a woman's struggle to prove she's being hunted by someone nobody can see, blending horror with psychological tension.
Fact: The film was originally part of Universal's Dark Universe but was reworked as a standalone project after the failure of 'The Mummy' (2017). It was praised for its timely themes of gaslighting and abuse.


Prisoners (2013)
Description: A dark and intense mystery thriller about a desperate father's search for his missing daughter, exploring themes of morality and justice.
Fact: The film's screenplay was listed in the 2009 Black List, an annual survey of the most liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. It features a haunting score by Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson.


Gone Girl (2014)
Description: A psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of a marriage and the media frenzy surrounding a disappearance, filled with twists and turns.
Fact: The film's screenplay was adapted by the author of the novel, Gillian Flynn, herself. It was praised for its unflinching portrayal of modern relationships and media manipulation.


The Girl on the Train (2016)
Description: A suspenseful narrative centered around an unreliable narrator who becomes entangled in a missing person investigation, with themes of memory and perception.
Fact: The movie is based on a bestselling novel that sold over 15 million copies worldwide. It was filmed in New York, despite the novel's setting being in the UK.


Nocturnal Animals (2016)
Description: A stylish and unsettling thriller that weaves together a story within a story, exploring revenge, regret, and the haunting power of the past.
Fact: The film marks fashion designer Tom Ford's second directorial effort. It won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival.


Wind River (2017)
Description: A gritty crime thriller set in a snowy wilderness, following a tracker and an FBI agent as they investigate a murder on a Native American reservation.
Fact: The film was inspired by real-life statistics about missing Native American women, a rarely discussed issue. It was written by the same screenwriter as 'Sicario' and 'Hell or High Water.'


The Silencing (2020)
Description: A suspenseful hunt for a serial killer in a remote wilderness, featuring a grieving father and a local sheriff racing against time.
Fact: The film was shot in Manitoba, Canada, doubling for the Minnesota wilderness. It features a protagonist who uses unconventional methods to track the killer, adding a unique twist to the genre.


Searching (2018)
Description: A innovative thriller told entirely through computer screens, following a father's desperate search for his missing daughter.
Fact: The film was shot in just 13 days, but the post-production process took over two years to complete. It was one of the first mainstream Hollywood thrillers to use the screen-life format.


The Lie (2018)
Description: A tense psychological thriller about parents who cover up their daughter's crime, leading to a spiral of deception and moral dilemmas.
Fact: The film is part of a Blumhouse anthology series released on Amazon Prime. It was originally titled 'The Untitled Blumhouse Project.'


The Call (2020)
Description: A gripping thriller that revolves around a woman trying to solve a mystery across time, featuring intense suspense and a race against time to prevent a tragedy.
Fact: The movie is a South Korean production that blends elements of horror and thriller, creating a unique cross-genre experience. It was a box office hit in South Korea despite the pandemic.
