Thrilling Rides: Top 10 Tram Thrillers

Description: Alfred Hitchcock's classic involves a mysterious disappearance on a train, with scenes involving trams that add to the film's eerie atmosphere.

Fact: The film was remade in 1979 with Cybill Shepherd and Elliott Gould. It was Hitchcock's last British film before moving to Hollywood.

Description: A detective must protect a witness on a train journey from Chicago to Los Angeles, with the added twist of a tram chase scene that adds to the film's suspense.

Fact: The film was remade in 1990 with Gene Hackman. The original was shot in just 13 days, using real locations on the Super Chief train.

Description: Although primarily about a train, this WWII thriller features scenes where trams are used to transport stolen art, adding an extra layer of tension to the plot.

Fact: The film was based on real events, and the train sequences were shot on location in France, using actual WWII-era trains.

Description: This classic thriller revolves around a group of hijackers who take control of a New York City subway train, demanding a hefty ransom. The tension escalates as the city's transit police and the hijackers engage in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

Fact: The film was remade in 2009 with Denzel Washington and John Travolta. The original novel by John Godey was inspired by a real-life incident in Tokyo.

Description: Based on a Clive Barker story, this horror-thriller features a photographer who follows a mysterious man on the subway, leading to gruesome discoveries involving trams.

Fact: The film was produced by Clive Barker himself. It was shot in Los Angeles, using the city's subway system to create an eerie, isolated setting.

Description: Liam Neeson stars as an insurance salesman who gets caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute on a train. The film uses the train setting to build suspense and tension.

Fact: The film was shot on the Long Island Rail Road, providing an authentic backdrop for the story. It's one of several thrillers where Neeson plays a character in a high-pressure situation.

Description: This British thriller involves passengers stranded at a remote station, waiting for a supposedly haunted train. The film uses the tram as a setting for psychological horror and suspense.

Fact: The film was remade several times, with the most famous version being the 1931 film starring Jack Hulbert. It's based on a play by Arnold Ridley, who later became known for his role in "Dad's Army."

Description: Two thugs terrorize passengers on a late-night subway ride in New York City, creating a tense atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among the diverse group of commuters.

Fact: The film was shot entirely on a subway train, making it one of the earliest examples of a "bottle episode" in cinema. It was also one of the first films to explore themes of urban decay and social tension.

Description: While not exclusively about trams, this film features a runaway train scenario where two escaped convicts find themselves on a train with no brakes, creating a suspenseful chase across the Alaskan wilderness.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident in

Description: A Japanese thriller where a bomb is planted on a bullet train, creating a tense situation for the passengers and crew, with trams playing a crucial role in the escape plan.

Fact: The film was remade in 2015 as "Bullet Train" with Brad Pitt. The original was one of the first films to use a real bullet train for shooting.