Five interesting movies that will keep you in suspense until the last minute: a selection of films to watch with friends
Get ready for an incredible journey into the world of cinema with the best thrillers released in 2006-2010. SSPDaily told you about the films that are known for their intense intrigue, exciting plots and unforgettable acting.
Shutter Island
IMDB rating: 8.1
Genre: thriller, mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 138 minutes
Year: 2010
Main producer: Martin Scorsese
The film tells the story of Teddy Daniels, a U.S. marshal who is sent to investigate the disappearance of a patient at a psychiatric hospital on a remote island. The protagonist delves deeper into the case, uncovering a conspiracy and shocking realities about the hospital and its residents.
Inception
IMDB rating: 8.8
Genre: sci-fi, action, thriller
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 148 minutes
Year: 2010
Main producer: Christopher Nolan
This is a sci-fi thriller set in a world where technology allows people to penetrate dreams and extract information from the subconscious. Dominick Cobb, a skilled thief specializing in corporate espionage through dream infiltration, gets a chance for salvation by performing the almost impossible task of "inception", planting an idea in someone's mind.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
IMDB rating: 7.8
Genre: mystery, crime, thriller
Country: Sweden, USA, Norway
Duration: 158 minutes
Year: 2009
Main producer: Søren Stærmose
This film is adapted from the first novel in Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy, a dark and gripping crime mystery. The story revolves around journalist Mikael Blomkvist, who is hired to investigate the disappearance of Harriet Vanger, the niece of wealthy industrialist Henrik Vanger, who disappeared 40 years ago. The protagonist teams up with computer hacker Lisbeth Salander, uncovering the disturbing secrets of the Vanger family and getting entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and violence.
Zodiac
IMDB rating: 7.7
Genre: crime, drama, mystery, thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 157 minutes
Year: 2007
Main producer: Bradley J. Fischer
This is a chilling crime detective story based on real events. Set in the late 1960s and 1970s, the film tells the story of the unsolved case of the Zodiac Killer, who haunted the San Francisco Bay Area. Journalists Robert Graysmith and Paul Avery, together with detective David Toschi, try to uncover the identity of the elusive serial killer, plunging into a world of cryptic clues, mocking messages and gruesome murders.
The Prestige
IMDB rating: 8.5
Genre: drama, mystery, sci-fi, thriller
Country: USA, Great Britain
Duration: 130 minutes
Year of release: 2006
Lead producer: Christopher Nolan
This is a fascinating mystery that explores the world of illusionism and obsession. Set at the end of the 19th century, the film tells the story of rival magicians Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, who enter into a fierce struggle for supremacy. In the face of intense competition, both men resort to dangerous and extraordinary measures to outwit each other and unravel the secrets of their greatest tricks.