10 Greatest Suspense Movies Ranked

From Se7en to Psycho, these are the 10 best suspense movies that are essential viewing.
10. Chinatown
Roman Polanski’s fantastic neo-noir is one of the finest scripts produced in cinema. Set in Depression-era Los Angeles, the story revolves around J.J. Gittes (Jack Nicholson), a private investigator hired by a suspicious wife Evelyn Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) to follow her husband Hollis Mulwray (Dwight Frye). As Gittes delves deeper into the case, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of corruption and deceit involving the city’s murky water politics. Chinatown employs plenty of clever suspense mechanisms in the screenwriting. The final big reveal and the closing line still have the power to haunt us.
9. A Separation
Directed by Asghar Farhadi, A Separation is a masterclass in suspense storytelling. This Iranian film delves deep into the complexities of human relationships, morality, and the gray areas of truth. Farhadi's meticulous direction captures the tension that arises from a family dispute, transforming it into a gripping narrative that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. The film's intricate plot, layered characters, and the cultural backdrop add depth, making the suspense palpable. Every detail, from dialogues to cinematography, is crafted to evoke emotion and uncertainty, proving that suspense can be derived as much from domestic drama as from traditional thriller elements.
8. No Country for Old Men
Coen brothers’ taut and suspenseful violent classic is based on Cormac McCarthy’s novel. A hunter named Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) finds $2million in the desert after stumbling upon a drug deal gone wrong. But it seems impossible for Llewelyn to get away with the money, since the cartel has brought in a ruthless hitman named Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) to bring back the money. What follows is a tense and bloody cat-and-mouse game between Llewelyn and Chigurh.
From the coin toss scene to the motel shootout scene, the calm and unwavering disposition of the psychopathic Chigurh’s is chilling. The lack of soundtrack and Coen brothers’ bleak visual designs also add to the dread. Apart from the cat-and-mouse chases, No Country for Old Men contains complex subplots which keep us intrigued till the end. The Coens’ also cleverly subvert our suspenseful wait for the catharsis in the climax.
7. Se7en
In David Fincher's bleak and nihilistic murder mystery thriller, two detectives - seasoned veteran William Somerset and brash newcomer David Mills - pursue an elusive serial killer who stages his murders based on the Seven Deadly Sins. The film delves into the darkness of human behavior while challenging the moral compass of its characters. Featuring compelling performances by Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, and Kevin Spacey, this tense, unsettling masterpiece examines the complexities of good, evil, and redemption.
6. High and Low
The legendary Akira Kurosawa, under the guise of a kidnapping thriller, made the greatest portrait of class and social divide in post-war Japan. Kingo Gondo, a proud and decent business executive of a shoe company, receives an anonymous phone call that his little son is kidnapped. But wait! The son is playing outside. The stranger has mistakenly kidnapped Gondo’s chauffeur’s child. Caught in a crisis of conscience, Gondo must choose between keeping the money to save his own business or use it to ransom out his chauffeur’s son. Meanwhile, the detectives mount an impressive campaign to catch the kidnapper.
High and Low remains a master class in staging and blocking. The entire first-half is confined to Gondo’s sprawling living room. The human conflicts staged within this tight space keep us on the edge. And brace yourself for the unforgettable money exchange scene set inside a high-speed train! All the suspense culminates in a harrowing verbal confrontation.
5. Jaws
Jaws ushered in the era of summer blockbusters and turned Spielberg into a top-tier Hollywood filmmaker. But making it was an uphill task for him. The budget went out of control, the production faced several logistical problems...
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A rare collection of suspense movies, which are so thrilling that you can't skip them even for a minute on getting any phn call or hearing a door bell. One can make out how one gets so involved when watching these pure suspense movies, which arouse interest in viewers intensely. Credits to Flickside, the true movie researchers, who are virtually introducing us to every aspect of cinema.

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