Hundreds of thousands of movies are released worldwide every year in different categories. Thriller movies are very popular today, and their demand is increasing daily. Many popular thriller movies have already been released worldwide. In today's episode, we will look at the top 10 most popular thriller movies, according to IMDb ratings.
10. Train to Busan (2016)
Train to Busan is a 2016 South Korean action thriller film directed by Yeon Sang-ho. It stars Gong Yoo and Ma Dong-seok. The story follows a father and his young daughter traveling by train when a sudden zombie outbreak spreads among passengers. Panic grows as people fight for survival inside closed compartments. Trust, sacrifice, and humanity are tested at every stop. The film mixes fast action with strong emotional moments about family and courage. The IMDb rating of this movie is 7.6.
9. The Raid: Redemption (2011)
The Raid: Redemption is a 2011
Indonesian martial arts thriller film directed by Gareth Evans. It stars Iko
Uwais and Joe Taslim. The story follows a police team raiding a building
controlled by criminals. The mission fails, trapping them inside with no
escape. Rama must fight enemies floor by floor using raw martial arts skills.
The narrow space and nonstop combat create extreme tension and danger. Survival
depends on speed, strength, and determination. The IMDb rating of this movie is
7.6.
8. Sicario (2015)
Sicario is a 2015 American crime thriller
film directed by Denis Villeneuve. It stars Emily Blunt and Benicio del Toro.
The story follows an FBI agent pulled into a secret operation against drug
cartels. She enters a violent world where moral rules no longer apply. As
missions grow darker, she loses control and trust. The film builds tension
through realism, silence, and shocking violence. Every scene feels heavy and
dangerous. The IMDb rating of this movie is 7.7.
7. The Chaser (2008)
The Chaser is a 2008 South Korean crimethriller film directed by Na Hong-jin. It stars Kim Yoon-seok and Ha Jung-woo.
The story follows a former detective who notices his workers are disappearing.
He tracks clues that lead to a brutal serial killer. Racing against time, he
fights police failure and his own past mistakes. Dark streets, sudden violence,
and hopeless tension fill the story. The film feels raw and deeply unsettling.
The IMDb rating of this movie is 7.8.
6. I Saw the Devil (2010)
I Saw the Devil is a 2010
South Korean revenge thriller film directed by Kim Jee-woon. It stars Lee
Byung-hun and Choi Min-sik. The story follows an agent whose fiancée is
murdered by a killer. Instead of justice, he begins a cruel game of revenge.
Each encounter becomes more violent and disturbing. The agent slowly loses his
humanity while hunting evil. The film is brutal, shocking, and emotionally heavy.
The IMDb rating of this movie is 7.8.
5. Memories of Murder (2003)
Memories of Murder is a 2003
South Korean crime thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho. It stars Song
Kang-ho and Kim Sang-kyung. The story follows two detectives investigating
serial murders in a small town. With little evidence, they use different
methods and clash often. Suspects come and go, but answers remain unclear.
Frustration grows as the killer stays free. The film mixes dark humor with fear
and sadness. The IMDb rating of this movie is 8.1.
4. No Country for Old Men (2007)
No Country for Old Men is a 2007
American neo-noir thriller film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen. It stars Tommy
Lee Jones and Javier Bardem. The story follows a man who takes drug money from
the desert. This decision starts a deadly chase by a silent killer. A tired
sheriff follows the violence, trying to understand modern cruelty. Fate,
chance, and death guide the story. Silence and tension dominate every scene.
The IMDb rating of this movie is 8.2.
3. Oldboy (2003)
Oldboy is a 2003 South Korean mysterythriller film directed by Park Chan-wook. It stars Choi Min-sik and Yoo Ji-tae.
The story follows a man imprisoned for years without knowing why. After his
sudden release, he searches for the truth behind his punishment. Each clue
leads to violence, pain, and shocking secrets. Revenge drives him forward into
a twisted ending. The film is intense, emotional, and unforgettable. The IMDb
rating of this movie is 8.3.
2. The Departed (2006)
The Departed is a 2006 American crime thriller
film directed by Martin Scorsese. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon.
The story follows a cop inside a gang and a gangster inside the police. Both
try to uncover each other’s identity before it is too late. Lies, tension, and
violence grow with every scene. Trust disappears as danger closes in. The film
delivers suspense, betrayal, and a shocking ending. The IMDb rating of this
movie is 8.5.
1. City of God (2002)
City of God is a 2002 Brazilian crime thriller
film directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund. It stars Alexandre
Rodrigues and Leandro Firmino. The story follows Rocket growing up in a violent
favela. While gangs fight for control, he dreams of becoming a photographer. His
friend becomes a feared criminal leader. Violence shapes every choice and
future. The film moves fast and feels painfully real. The IMDb rating of this
movie is 8.6.
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