Thriller (1983)

Thriller (1983) was a Film directed by John Landis and produced by John Landis, Michael Jackson and George Folsey Jr..

The Master of Suspense’s First Thriller – ‘The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog’ (Alfred Hitchcock, 1927)

By Virginie Pronovost on Nov 12, 2025 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

We often talk of older films that were ahead of their time. It could be for the central subject, the fashion (hello Merrily We Live), the aesthetic, the acting or just the aura. These pictures were not only ahead of their time; they sometimes stood the test of time and are still relevant decades aft... Read full article

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Monsters and Matinees: In ‘Venom,’ a kidnapping with unexpected bite turns a thriller into a horror film

By Toni Ruberto on Apr 12, 2025 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

One of nature?s most powerful killing machines is loose. Not only is it the deadliest in its class, but the fastest, too. Beyond its physical abilities are its lethal personality traits: it is unpredictable, paranoid and deadly aggressive. That?s the key to the 1981 British horror thriller Venom ... Read full article

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Parasite (2019): Bong Joon-ho’s Household Thriller

By 4 Star Film Fan on Feb 7, 2020 From 4 Star Films

I heard in an interview director Bong Joon-ho had the idea for Parasite percolating in his mind for a long time, and it was born out of the most curious forms of inspiration. In college, he used to tutor English for the child of a rich family. From that point of disembarkation, he started asking ... Read full article

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The China Syndrome—More Than a Conspiracy Thriller

By Rick29 on Jul 4, 2019 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

Jane Fonda as Kimberly. Kimberly Wells (Jane Fonda), an ambitious reporter for an L.A. television station, wants to be a serious journalist. Instead, her condescending boss has given her “puff pieces”—stories about singing telegrams and tiger birthday parties at the zoo. Another r... Read full article

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Capricorn One: Peter Hyams' Conspiracy Thriller

By Rick29 on Jun 10, 2019 From Classic Film & TV Cafe

Moments before the launch of a manned mission to Mars, Capricorn One's three astronauts are secretly pulled from the rocket. Hidden from view, they are whisked away to a remote desert facility. As the empty rocket blasts off, the project director explains to the bewildered astronauts that he learned... Read full article

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