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Plot Summary:
A young wife and mother of two children is challenged to overcome her passive beliefs on religion after a serious car accident. Receiving haunting images of her past she is forced to make a decision that will decide her fate.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 49
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: independent film, christian film
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The Perfect Wife (2017)
Plot Summary:
A young freelance photographer in Houston meets a beautiful determined teacher from Atlanta. His best friend tries to warn him about her. There is something a little strange about Claudia. Q loves her dearly but she may not be The Perfect Wife.
IMDB Rating: 3.4
IMDB Votes: 106
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags:
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Treacherous (1993)
Plot Summary:
A former race car driver (Howell) who has retired and is the owner of a Mexican resort hotel gets mixed up in a robbery involving $2 million by one of his former girl friends.
IMDB Rating: 3.3
IMDB Votes: 784
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: erotic, independent film
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Burning Lies (2021)
Plot Summary:
A woman falls for a handsome firefighter after he rescues her from a suspicious car crash. But her life spins into tragedy after his seemingly overprotective behavior burns through her life.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 242
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags:
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Have No Fear (2005)
Plot Summary:
Laura and Franco have recently separated. Franco is paying alimony which helps to care for their son Luca. Laura is takes a job as a phone sex operator in order to help make ends meet. Franco uses this as an opportunity to challenge for custody of Luca. Meanwhile, through her job Laura makes contact with a weirdo who seems intent on harming her son.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 70
Genere: Thriller
Country: Italy
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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The Fearway (2023)
Plot Summary:
A young couple travelling down the freeway seem to be unable to get off the road after being hunted by someone intent on keeping them on the road.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 644
Genere: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: road movie
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Jane (2022)
Plot Summary:
When Olivia gets deferred from her dream college, she begins to spiral. In an attempt to regain control, she embarks on a social media-fueled rampage against those that stand in the way of her success. But as things escalate, she is forced to confront her darkest impulses in order to get ahead.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 661
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: teen horror
Similar in 76%
Prime Suspect (1989)
Plot Summary:
The only witness to a young woman's murder has a nervous breakdown, is institutionalized, and escapes, tracking down the murderer.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 132
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: neo noir, independent film
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The Y2K File (2019)
Plot Summary:
The story starts at the dawn of the new millennium. A man called Knock-Knock has just lost his parents in a fire that devastated the family house. Eager to move away from his frightening past he moved inside a big house in North London. The house used to be inhabited by a family of thirteen who mysteriously disappeared. When he was living in the house, a few events started to unfold; events that will terrify him, already traumatized by the death of his parents. Everyday he will confide a report of the events to a website, the Y2K Diary.
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Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags:
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Sweet Evil (1996)
Plot Summary:
The tale of a yuppie couple unable to conceive and desperate for a child. They enlist the services of Jennifer to act as surrogate mother. Unbeknownst to the couple, Jennifer has an ulterior motive to this union - to exact revenge for a childhood tragedy which has had a deep, malevolent effect on her.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 331
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: erotic, independent film, hot
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The Lesson (2023)
Plot Summary:
Liam, an aspiring and ambitious young writer, eagerly accepts a tutoring position at the family estate of his idol, renowned author J.M. Sinclair. But soon, Liam realizes that he is ensnared in a web of family secrets, resentment, and retribution. Sinclair, his wife Hélène, and their son Bertie all guard a dark past, one that threatens Liam’s future as well as their own.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Thriller
Country: UK, Germany
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: psychological thriller, independent film
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Mile High Escorts (2020)
Plot Summary:
Following the death of a co-worker, a young woman working for a private airline learns the owner's secret and becomes the next target.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 338
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: suspense
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Devil's Island (2021)
Plot Summary:
A young woman inherits a small island in New York and discovers it has a dangerous history.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 71 min
Plot tags:
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A Nightmare Come True (1997)
Plot Summary:
Eerie dreams that haunt a young nurse heighten the mystery surrounding her mother's sudden disappearance.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 192
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: psychological thriller
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The Killer Next Door (2002)
Plot Summary:
Ronnie Schwann is a 20-something with a comfortable life in a guesthouse behind his mother's home. The two share cigarettes, drugs and too much TV. During the day he works at a halfway home for the mentally ill where he develops an attraction for one of the patients, Sarah. When Sarah wanders through the neighborhood one day, lost and scared, Ronnie Ronnie brings her into his bedroom and plans to seduce her. Things go horribly wrong and Ronnie finds himself forced to cover up his plan. This edgy indie thriller explores Ronnie's 24-hour experience of life, love, death and the strong probability of a very long prison term.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 130
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Double Threat (1992)
Plot Summary:
A former movie star, Monica Scott, returns to the big screen along with younger boyfriend, Eric Cline, after a long absence. Monica is very jealous of the attention Eric gives to her body double - Lisa. The plot becomes difficult to follow as it changes between real life and the movie they are making. The jealousy inevitably leads to murder attempts and denials.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 177
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: surprise ending, independent film, cult film
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Disquiet (2023)
Plot Summary:
After a near-fatal car accident, Sam wakes to discover he is trapped in an abandoned hospital by mysterious and sinister forces that have no intention of letting him leave….
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags:
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Big Lies In a Small Town (2022)
Plot Summary:
Kelly, a young mother, frantically searches for Hannah, her teenage daughter, who went missing after their car crashed outside of a small town in the middle of nowhere. Kelly desperately needs to find her before it’s too late.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 191
Genere: Thriller
Country: Canada
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags:
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Dangerous Medicine (2021)
Plot Summary:
After losing the use of his legs in a car crash, Tony is helped to walk again by Daphne his physical therapist. But Daphne's loving care soon morphs into a sick attempt to possess Tony forever.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 220
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags:
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Run If You Can (1988)
Plot Summary:
A young woman accidentally sees snuff films through a satellite dish aberration and alerts the police, who are already looking for a serial killer.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 93
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: surprise ending, independent film
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Dimension in Fear (1998)
Plot Summary:
Escaped murderer Cal Lewis wants revenge for those responsible for him being put away. Enroute from Texas to Las Vegas he crosses paths with young TV news reporter Deidre Holland who quickly becomes his target.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 91
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: suspense
Similar in 88%
The Girl in the Window (2021)
Plot Summary:
After fleeing her abusive boyfriend, Ava, a pregnant woman, is rescued from a car accident by a friendly married couple. While recovering at their home, she begins to fear the couple may have a sinister plan for her and her unborn baby.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 226
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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Captive (1991)
Plot Summary:
Paul and Kathy Plunk buy a small motel in a lonesome mountain region in Oregon. Their newfound tranquility is broken by a pair of guests who turn out to be wanted criminals on run from the police. They need money, so they assault the Plunks, force them to withdraw all their money from the bank. But the nightmare just begins as they take the Plunks and their baby with them as hostages.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 225
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags:
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Pray 2: The Woods (2008)
Plot Summary:
Still riding high from her #1 Best-selling Book Tour, Laurie Curtis finishes what she thinks is just another Talk Show appearance. As the sun goes down and the shadows deepen, she heads home to enjoy what was supposed to be a quiet, relaxing evening alone, but her night is anything but peaceful! Meanwhile, across town, a Church Youth Group heads into the woods for it's annual Fall camping trip, but they are not alone! He's back! Exactly one year later, the mysterious masked villain is on the loose and striking fear into the hearts of his targets once again! Will the faith and heroism of the intended victims triumph over evil and darkness? Continuing the clean, heart-pounding suspense of "Pray" follow the characters from the original movie, as well as many new ones, as the thrill-ride continues - into the Woods!.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 94
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Shut In (2022)
Plot Summary:
A young single mother is held captive along with her two children by a violent ex and must plot their escape before it’s too late.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: suspense, captivating, suspenseful, disturbing, slasher, thrilling, independent film
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The Obsession (2006)
Plot Summary:
A ballet teacher's obsession with a young student leads him to date the girl's unaware mother in order to get closer to the object of his twisted affection.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 347
Genere: Thriller
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing
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The Devil's Dominoes (2008)
Plot Summary:
On their way to a weekend hunting trip in the Ozarks, four friends get in to a car accident, killing the driver of the other car.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 162
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: tense, psychological, captivating, suspense, rough, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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23rd Psalm: Redemption (2011)
Plot Summary:
Five years have passed and Luther still blames Detective John Smith for destroying his life, as John had helped convict Luther on a murder charge. After being denied parole, Luther, along with two goons, escapes from prison. John, now married, is a minister and stepfather to an adolescent girl. Seeking revenge, Luther and his goons break into John's house and hold his family hostage. John makes a harrowing attempt to coax Luther to do the right thing - but will he do it?.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 42
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags: christian film, suspense
Similar in 84%
Venom (2011)
Plot Summary:
After a car breaks down in an isolated desert, a mother and young daughter are relentlessly pursued by a deadly snake.
IMDB Rating: 2.7
IMDB Votes: 244
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: suspenseful, tense, suspense, psychological, captivating, exciting, serious, realistic, psychotronic
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Contagious (1997)
Plot Summary:
When some shrimp from Mexico, tainted with Cholera, is served to some people on a plane bound for LA. An outbreak ensues. And a doctor sets out to find the source and contain it before it turns into a epidemic. And if things weren't bad enough, a drug smuggler who was carrying some drugs on him contaminates the drugs and are sold on the street. And to top things of her husband who is on a camping trip with their two children is sick but did not show any symptoms until they were isolated from the rest of the world. Can she get to them in time?.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 392
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags:
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Jerusalem Countdown (2011)
Plot Summary:
When nuclear weapons are smuggled into America, FBI Agent Shane Daughtry (David A.R White) is faced with an impossible task -- find them before they are detonated. The clock is ticking and the only people who can help are a washed up arms dealer (Lee Majors), a converted Israeli Mossad Agent (Stacy Keach) and a by- the-book CIA Deputy Director (Randy Travis).
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: christian film, serious, suspenseful, realistic, disgusting, biblical, independent film, exciting