10 Best Thriller Movies Of All Time According To IMDB Rating

1.The silence of the lambs

“The Silence of the Lambs” is a psychological thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme and released in 1991. It stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee who seeks the help of Hannibal Lecter, a cannibalistic serial killer played by Anthony Hopkins, to catch another serial killer known as “Buffalo Bill.”

The film is widely regarded as a classic and has received critical acclaim. It won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins), Best Actress (Jodie Foster), and Best Adapted Screenplay. It has also received numerous other awards and nominations.

As for its IMDb rating, “The Silence of the Lambs” has a current rating of 8.6 out of 10, based on over 1.3 million user ratings. This is an extremely high rating and reflects the film’s popularity and enduring appeal among audiences.

2.Se7en

“Se7en” is a psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and released in 1995. It stars Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as two detectives who are tracking down a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motive for murder.

The film is highly regarded for its dark and disturbing themes, its masterful direction, and its memorable performances. It has been nominated for numerous awards and has won several, including Best Editing at the Academy Awards.

As for its IMDb rating, “Se7en” has a current rating of 8.6 out of 10, based on over 1.5 million user ratings. This is a very high rating and reflects the film’s enduring popularity and reputation as a modern classic of the thriller genre.

3.Psycho

“Psycho” is a classic psychological horror film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and released in 1960. It stars Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates, the proprietor of the Bates Motel, and Janet Leigh as Marion Crane, a woman who ends up at the motel while on the run from the law.

The film is widely regarded as a masterpiece of suspense and horror and is known for its iconic shower scene. It has been highly influential on the horror genre and on film in general.

As for its IMDb rating, “Psycho” has a current rating of 8.5 out of 10, based on over 605,000 user ratings. This is a very high rating and reflects the film’s enduring popularity and its status as a classic of cinema.

4.The usual suspects 

“The Usual Suspects” is a neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Bryan Singer and released in 1995. It stars Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, and Chazz Palminteri, among others, and tells the story of a group of criminals who are brought together for a heist that goes wrong.

The film is known for its intricate plot and its twist ending, which has become one of the most famous and iconic in cinematic history. It has received critical acclaim and has won several awards, including two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor (Kevin Spacey) and Best Original Screenplay.

As for its IMDb rating, “The Usual Suspects” has a current rating of 8.5 out of 10, based on over 1 million user ratings. This is a very high rating and reflects the film’s popularity and enduring appeal among audiences.

5.The prestige 

“The Prestige” is a mystery thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan and released in 2006. It stars Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale as rival stage magicians in London at the end of the 19th century.

The film is known for its intricate and complex plot, as well as its themes of obsession and sacrifice. It has been highly praised for its direction, performances, and storytelling, and has received several award nominations.

As for its IMDb rating, “The Prestige” has a current rating of 8.5 out of 10, based on over 1.2 million user ratings. This is a very high rating and reflects the film’s popularity and critical acclaim.

6. The lives of others

“The Lives of Others” is a German drama film directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and released in 2006. It stars Ulrich Muhe as a Stasi officer in East Germany who becomes engrossed in the lives of a playwright and his actress girlfriend, whom he is ordered to monitor.

The film is known for its compelling story, powerful performances, and its examination of the effects of surveillance and oppression on both the oppressor and the oppressed. It has been highly acclaimed and has won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

As for its IMDb rating, “The Lives of Others” has a current rating of 8.4 out of 10, based on over 355,000 user ratings. This is a very high rating and reflects the film’s critical acclaim and its popularity among audiences.

7. Memnto

“Memento” is a psychological thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan and released in 2000. It stars Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby, a man with anterograde amnesia who is searching for his wife’s killer.

The film is known for its unique and innovative narrative structure, which is presented in reverse order, and for its exploration of themes such as memory, perception, and identity. It has been highly praised for its direction, writing, and performances, and has been recognized as a landmark film in the neo-noir genre.

As for its IMDb rating, “Memento” has a current rating of 8.4 out of 10, based on over 1.1 million user ratings. This is a very high rating and reflects the film’s enduring popularity and reputation as a modern classic of cinema.

8. Shutter Island

“Shutter Island” is a psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 2010. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a U.S. Marshal who investigates a disappearance at a mental institution on an isolated island.

The film is known for its atmospheric setting, haunting soundtrack, and its twist ending, which has divided audiences and sparked much discussion and analysis. It has been praised for its direction, cinematography, and performances, particularly that of DiCaprio.

As for its IMDb rating, “Shutter Island” has a current rating of 8.2 out of 10, based on over 1.2 million user ratings. This is a very high rating and reflects the film’s popularity and its reputation as a gripping and thought-provoking thriller.

9. The sixth sense

“The Sixth Sense” is a supernatural horror-thriller film directed by M. Night Shyamalan and released in 1999. It stars Bruce Willis as a child psychologist who tries to help a young boy (Haley Joel Osment) who claims to see and communicate with the dead.

The film is known for its shocking twist ending, which has become one of the most famous and iconic in cinematic history. It has been highly praised for its direction, writing, and performances, particularly that of Osment. The film was also a major commercial success, grossing over $672 million worldwide.

As for its IMDb rating, “The Sixth Sense” has a current rating of 8.1 out of 10, based on over 946,000 user ratings. This is a very high rating and reflects the film’s enduring popularity and its status as a modern classic of cinema.

10. Gone girl

“Gone Girl” is a psychological thriller film directed by David Fincher and released in 2014. It stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike as a couple whose marriage unravels after the wife’s disappearance on their fifth wedding anniversary.

The film is known for its gripping plot, complex characters, and its exploration of themes such as gender, marriage, and media sensationalism. It has been highly praised for its direction, writing, and performances, particularly that of Pike, who earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

As for its IMDb rating, “Gone Girl” has a current rating of 8.1 out of 10, based on over 902,000 user ratings. This is a very high rating and reflects the film’s popularity and its reputation as a well-crafted and engrossing thriller.