Thriller movies are the cinematic equivalent of roller-coaster rides.
Fascinating and adaptable, the genre isn’t constrained to any specific key in, either.
As is the case for most movies,they can only be as good as the performances in them.
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This is a selection of 10 great performances from thriller movies.
Chinatownisarguably the greatest conspiracy thriller ever madethanks in no small part to a stellar lead performance from Nicholson.
Gittes is an incredibly compelling character on paper andNicholson makes him practically leap off the screen.
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Of course, Dr. Lecter’s motives are far from righteous.
Hopkins' blinkless gaze is enough to make anyone’s blood run cold.
WithBlack Swan, Portman secured an Academy Awardone of the most deserved wins in the award ceremony’s existence.
While undeniably experienced, Harris' methods are unorthodox and his practices often call his morals into question.
This will become all too apparent to Hoyt after a shady dealing goes horribly wrong.
Denzel is especially impressive here.
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As the distance between them closes, the body count rises.
Bardem’s gaze is enough to make any viewer’s blood run cold.
Bates clearly had a blast embodyinga character that’s so easy to hate yet impossible to not enjoy watching.
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