The 15 Best Suspense Thriller Movies That Are Seriously Intense
There's no better genre than suspense/thriller films when you want your heart to really get pumping. Here are the best ones I've seen.
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The 16 Best Circus and Carnival Movies, Ranked
In some ways, movies have replaced circuses and carnivals. But these films show there's still a lot of interesting material to explore.
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The 20 Best Movies About Gangs and Gangsters, Ranked
Gangs and gangsters come in many forms: mobsters, mafiosos, street thugs, and more. These movies are all about them.
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The 11 Most Trippy Drug Movies With Psychedelic Experiences, Ranked
It's one thing to watch someone take drugs. It's another to experience what they're going through. These movies try to capture that.
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The 12 Best Movies About Immortals and Immortality, Ranked
These incredible movies about living forever dive in and show us the blessings and curses that can come with immortality.
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The 15 Best Movies About Angels and Demons, Ranked
Angels and demons in cinema can often seem trite, but these movies about angels and demons do it well and are worth watching.
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The 16 Best Movies About Poverty and Homelessness, Ranked
These poignant movies about poverty and homelessness say much about these tough subjects that we too often shy away from.
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The 15 Best Biography Movies About Actors and Actresses
Where are all the non-documentary movies about real-life actors and actresses? Here are several great ones to check out!
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The 10 Best Movies About Twins, Ranked
Movies with twins can sometimes feel cheap, but these notable films take full advantage of the plot device in interesting ways.
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The 15 Best Girlhood Movies About Being a Teenage Girl
Girlhood is never easy for anyone. These films dive into the truths and facets of what it's really like to be a teenage girl.
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The 15 Best Movies About Father-Daughter Relationships
These amazing movies bring all-new insights to one of the most important emotional connections: the father-daughter relationship.
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The 15 Best Movies About Memories and Memory Loss, Ranked
Amnesia and memory manipulation can ramp up any movie genre to new heights. Here are the best movies that use this plot device.
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The 15 Best Movies About Pandemics and Diseases, Ranked
These fantastic movies about diseases and plagues will have you thinking even harder about the nature of pandemics.
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The 10 Best Movies About Amusement Parks and Theme Parks
You can still have an exciting time from the comfort of your home if you watch these rip-roaring movies about amusement parks!
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The 11 Best Movies About Mother-Daughter Relationships
There's no bond like the one between mother and daughter. These movies explore that bond in ways far beyond any other movies.
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The 11 Best Insane Asylum Movies, Ranked
Looking for movies about mental hospitals and institutions? Check out these insane asylum movies that are seriously good.
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The 10 Best Revenge Movies About Vengeance and Payback
Nothing is colder than revenge. These incredible movies explore the heart of vengeance (or lack thereof) and what it can do to people.
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The 20 Best Movies About Making Movies, Ranked
The actual process of film production isn't thrilling (most of the time), but these movies about making movies are just so compelling!
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The 15 Best Movies About Teachers and Students, Ranked
These fascinating movies about teachers and students explore the relationships and dynamics that can happen in school.
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The 15 Best Movies About Prison and Prison Life
Here are the best prison movies featuring criminals, innocents, and the strange world of prison life.
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The 11 Best Island Movies That Are Seriously Stunning
When a movie is set on an island, you know you're in for a unique experience. These island movies are proof of that!
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The 7 Best Basketball Movies of All Time, Ranked
When it comes to sports movies, basketball movies are some of the best—and these films prove how enjoyable they can be.
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The 10 Best Movies About Psychopaths, Sociopaths, and Maniacs
What is a psychopath? What is a sociopath? They come in different shapes and personalities, but they're all frightening just the same.
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The 15 Best Magical Realism Movies That Mix Fantasy and the Real World
These incredible magical realism movies blur the line between reality and fantasy to tell captivating tales that'll suck you in.
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The 7 Best Movies About Writers and Authors, Ranked
Writing is the bedrock of societal progress, so it's no wonder that there have been so many films about it. Here are some of the best.
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The 7 Best Movies About Soccer, Ranked (And Why They're Great)
Soccer is a sport with many facets. These movies—both comedic and dramatic—bring the sport to life in ways that many others failed.
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The 16 Best Movies About Journalism and Media, Ranked
Here are our favorite films about journalists, reporters, and interviewers, who all serve important roles in the media.
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The 12 Best Movies About Magicians, Illusionists, and Psychics
There's something special about a movie that's literally magical. Here are the best movies about stage magicians and illusionists.
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All the Rocky Movies, Ranked: Which Rocky Film Is the Best?
The Rocky franchise is still alive and strong, but it has certainly had its highs and lows. Here's how the films stack up against each other.
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The 12 Best Movies About the Magic of Cinema, Ranked
In the right hands, cinema can deliver transcendent experiences—and the essence of that magic is perfectly captured in these films.
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7 Great Biographical Movies That Blatantly Lied About Stuff
Biographical movies are rooted in real people and true events, but that makes it easy to present lies as truth—even if it's by omission.
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The 10 Best Movies About Photography, Ranked
Photography may seem boring if you have no interest, but these movies make it thrilling, insightful, and dripping with drama.
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The 12 Best Movies About Nerds That Break Classic Nerd Stereotypes
Tired of the same geek tropes and stereotypes in films? These classic nerd movies show what it's really like to be a nerd!
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The 20 Best Feel-Good Movies for When You Need a Pick-Me-Up
Need an escape from the heavy burdens of life? Here are some of the best feel-good movies that'll put a smile on your face.
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The 15 Best Courtroom Drama Movies of All Time, Ranked
When written well, courtroom battles can be more thrilling than any action-packed blockbuster—as proven by these incredible films.
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The 8 Best Open Water Movies That Evoke Thalassophobia
The ocean is a terrifying place—and these intense films all showcase the power of open waters and the dangers therein.
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The 5 Best Movies About Migrants and Refugees, Ranked
Refugees and migrants have some of the toughest experiences, and these movies shed light on what they go through and endure.
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The 10 Best Movies About Social Anxiety and Awkwardness
Social anxiety and social awkwardness can take many shapes. These movies showcase the various ways it can manifest in characters.
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What's a Chamber Film? The 5 Best Chamber Dramas, Ranked
The chamber drama is one of the most riveting types of films to witness. Here's what you need to know and which ones to watch.
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The 7 Best Movies About Accidents and Rescue Missions, Ranked
Nobody ever wants to be in an accident that requires rescue, but that's what makes it such a thrilling subject for cinema.
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The 10 Best Movies Told Backwards With Reverse or Nonlinear Narratives
Movies don't have to be told in chronological order. Some of the best films play with this by going backwards with reverse narratives.
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The 25 Most Rewatchable Movies We Never Get Sick of Watching
I rarely watch a film more than once, but some films are so distinctly great that they're worth rewatching over and over and over...
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The 17 Best Metaphorical Movies With Deeper, Hidden Meanings
Movies are elevated from good to great when they do more than just tell a story. These movies with deeper meanings are proof of that.
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The 8 Best Biographical Movies About Women, Ranked
It takes a special kind of skill and dedication to accurately portray a real-life person—as shown by these incredible actresses in these biopics.
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The 6 Best Movies About Real Historical Events, Ranked
A movie that successfully dramatizes real-life historical events can hit you in the gut like no other.
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The 10 Best Movies That Explore the Tragedy of 9/11, Ranked
The terror attacks of September 11th still affect us to this day. These movies probe into the tragedy from all different angles.
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The 8 Best Biographical Movies About Men, Ranked
It takes a special kind of skill and dedication to accurately portray a real-life person—as shown by these incredible actors in these biopics.
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The 8 Best Wrestling Movies, Ranked (And Why They're So Great)
Even if you aren't a wrestling fan, these wrestling movies will take you on a ride like no other movies can.
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Why "Inside Llewyn Davis" Is a Coen Brothers Masterpiece: 5 Reasons
The Coen Brothers have many iconic films, but Inside Llewyn Davis sits atop them all—and if you haven't seen it yet, you really ought to.
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The 8 Best Modern Disaster Movies That'll Have You on Edge
Most disaster movies have a bad rap for excessively mindless action. These modern disaster movies show that they can be incredible.
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The 8 Best Movies With Comedy Actors in Dramatic Roles
It's a wondrous sight when an actor who specializes in comedy movies steps up to do a dramatic movie—and knocks it out of the park.
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The 6 Best Movies About Man and Animal Relationships
As evidenced by our love for pets, the relationship between man and animal is a special one. Here are the best movies about it!
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Why Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life Is a Perfect Movie: A Retrospective
Is there such a thing as a perfect movie? The Tree of Life is not your usual film, and that's only one reason why it's perfect cinema.
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The 6 Best Tragic Romance Movies That Left Us in Tears
Not all romance movies end in "happily ever after." Romance sometimes ends in tragedy, and it can hurt—even for viewers.
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The 8 Best Movies That Take Place in One Day
Some of the most thrilling movies are those that pack a whole lot of drama and action into a single day. Here are the best examples of such movies.
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The 7 Best Movies About Addiction to Drugs and Alcohol
Whether you're struggling with your own inner demons or not, these movies about addiction may help shed light on the matter in new ways.
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The 10 Best Thriller Movies on Shudder Seriously Worth Watching
Shudder has a bunch of excellent thriller movies that you won't find on other streaming platforms.
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The 10 Best One Room Movies: Mind Benders, Thrillers, and Suspense
When a film is restricted to one location, it forces the writers to be more creative. Here are some great one-room films to check out.
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