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Essential Thrillers to own on DVD
Rear Window [DVD] [1954]Rear Window [DVD] [1954]
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Arguably the best film which shows Hitchcock's ability for creating suspense, particularly when James Stewart realises who it is who's on the other end of the phone.
The Silence Of The Lambs [DVD] [1991]The Silence Of The Lambs [DVD] [1991]
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The most terrifying serial-killer film I can think of. It's one of the few adult movies to ever win best picture at the Oscars.
Pulp Fiction [DVD] [1994]Pulp Fiction [DVD] [1994]
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The gangster thriller was given a fresh, hip make over as Quentin Tarantion rocked the world of modern cinema.
Double Indemnity [DVD]Double Indemnity [DVD]
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The most gripping film-noir ever made, with terrific performances and an incredibly evil female character.
The Third Man [DVD] [1949]The Third Man [DVD] [1949]
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The best british thriller ever, with great technical aspects and a terrific performance from Orson Welles.
Heat [DVD] [1995]Heat [DVD] [1995]
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If not for the supred technical work, direction and plot, get this for the great performances from Al Pacino and Robert De Niro.
JFK [1992] [DVD]JFK [1992] [DVD]
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Don't let the politics put you off. This is possibly Oliver Stone's best film, and is without a doubt the best political thriller ever made.
Chinatown (Special Collector's Edition) [1974] [DVD]Chinatown (Special Collector's Edition) [1974] [DVD]
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The ultimate mystery thriller, which introduced new levels of sinister and darkness to the genre.
Jaws 30th Anniversary 2dvd Special Edition [1975]Jaws 30th Anniversary 2dvd Special Edition [1975]
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This is hugely important. Not only did it create the summer blockbuster, but countless people have had difficulties going to the sea because of it.
Das Experiment [DVD] [2002]Das Experiment [DVD] [2002]
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A shocking and disturbing study of the limits of the human psyche, and possibly the best made thriller of the past ten years.