Top 50 Thrillers According to IMDb

Description: This film is a masterclass in psychological thriller, featuring the chilling Hannibal Lecter. It's a gripping tale of a young FBI agent's hunt for a serial killer, with a plot that keeps you guessing until the very end.

Fact: Jodie Foster won an Oscar for Best Actress for her role as Clarice Starling. The film is one of only three to win the "Big Five" Academy Awards.

Description: A dark and twisted journey through the seven deadly sins, "Se7en" is a film that explores the depths of human depravity. Its ending is one of the most shocking in thriller history.

Fact: The film's ending was kept secret from most of the cast and crew until the last day of shooting. The word "seven" is never spoken in the film.

Description: Known for its iconic twist ending, this film weaves a complex tale of deception, identity, and the elusive criminal mastermind Keyser Söze.

Fact: The film's famous line, "The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist," was improvised by Kevin Spacey.

Description: M. Night Shyamalan's masterpiece about a young boy who communicates with spirits is known for its unforgettable twist ending. It's a film that blends horror with deep emotional resonance.

Fact: The twist ending was kept secret from the cast until the last day of shooting. Bruce Willis was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.

Description: Christopher Nolan's non-linear narrative about a man with short-term memory loss seeking revenge is a mind-bending experience that challenges the viewer's perception of time and memory.

Fact: The film was shot in reverse order to help the actors understand their characters' motivations. It was nominated for two Academy Awards.

Description: Martin Scorsese's remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs" is a high-stakes game of cat and mouse between a cop and a criminal, both infiltrating each other's worlds.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Scorsese. It was his first Best Director win after six nominations.

Description: Based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer, this film meticulously details the investigation, obsession, and the chilling reality of an unsolved case.

Fact: David Fincher used real-life police files and interviews to ensure accuracy. The film's title sequence was inspired by the killer's own ciphers.

Description: This Coen Brothers' film is a tense cat-and-mouse game set in the desolate landscapes of Texas, exploring themes of fate, morality, and the American Dream gone wrong.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Javier Bardem's character, Anton Chigurh, was ranked as one of the greatest villains in film history.

Description: A gripping tale of two families dealing with the abduction of their daughters, "Prisoners" delves into moral dilemmas, revenge, and the lengths a father will go to protect his child.

Fact: The film was shot in Georgia to replicate the look of Pennsylvania. Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal both underwent extensive physical and emotional preparation for their roles.

Description: David Fincher's adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel is a modern thriller about a man whose wife mysteriously disappears, leading to a media frenzy and a dark exploration of marriage.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from the book to provide a more ambiguous conclusion. Rosamund Pike's performance earned her an Academy Award nomination.