25 Best Thrillers of 2019

Description: Although released in 2020, its production and initial screenings were in 2019. This modern take on the classic tale involves a woman who escapes her abusive ex only to find he's seemingly invisible and terrorizing her life.

Fact: The film uses practical effects and minimal CGI to create the illusion of invisibility, making it a technical marvel.

Description: A sequel to "The Shining," this film follows Danny Torrance as an adult, still haunted by his past. It blends horror with thriller elements as Danny confronts a cult that preys on children with the shining.

Fact: Ewan McGregor, who plays Danny, had to watch "The Shining" for the first time to prepare for his role.

Description: A couple moves into their dream home, only to find the previous owner isn't ready to let go. This home invasion thriller plays on the fears of privacy and security in one's own home.

Fact: The film was shot in the same house where the classic horror film "The Amityville Horror" was filmed.

Description: A South Korean masterpiece that blends social satire with thriller elements. It tells the story of a lower-class family who scheme to infiltrate a wealthy family by posing as unrelated, highly qualified individuals. The film's tension builds to an explosive climax.

Fact: "Parasite" became the first non-English language film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Description: Jordan Peele's follow-up to "Get Out" is a horror-thriller about a family terrorized by their doppelgängers. It's a chilling exploration of identity, class, and the American Dream.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life event where Peele saw a homeless man who looked exactly like him.

Description: This film is a psychological horror-thriller that delves into the madness of isolation. Two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s begin to lose their sanity as they are tormented by supernatural forces and each other.

Fact: The film was shot in black and white, and the actors improvised much of their dialogue, adding to the film's raw and intense atmosphere.

Description: This survival thriller pits a young woman and her father against a rising flood and a horde of alligators in their Florida home. It's a tense, action-packed ride with a simple but effective premise.

Fact: The film used real alligators for some scenes, with CGI used sparingly to enhance the realism.

Description: Guy Ritchie returns to his roots with this crime thriller about an American expat who tries to sell off his marijuana empire in London. It's filled with Ritchie's trademark wit, fast-paced dialogue, and a complex web of characters.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Colin Farrell, who previously worked with Ritchie in "In Bruges."

Description: A modern whodunit with a classic twist, this film follows a master detective investigating the death of a wealthy patriarch. With a star-studded cast, it's a clever, funny, and suspenseful take on the murder mystery genre.

Fact: The film was shot in just 38 days, and Rian Johnson wrote the script in just a few weeks.

Description: A dark thriller about two cellists who engage in a psychological battle that spirals into a twisted tale of revenge and horror. It's a film that keeps you guessing until the very end.

Fact: The film was initially planned as a feature film but was later adapted into a Netflix original.