Tag: thriller

American Gigolo in 1980—a film that, despite turning 45, remains provocative, multifaceted, and strikingly relevant.

Despite its flaws, “Color of Night” endures as a cult gem. Its giallo DNA shines in the whodunit setup.

“Dream Lover” succeeds as campy entertainment rather than profound commentary.

Nick Vallelonga’s Brilliant Disguise (1994), a low-budget independent thriller running at a taut 95 minutes, is a curious artifact of mid-90s cinema.

“Too Young to Die?” as more than a forgotten TV movie — it’s a mirror to societal flaws, a testament to resilience amid horror.

“In the Cut” — hidden gem of erotic thrillers that deserves more attention now than in release time.

“Cape Fear” isn’t just a remake; it’s a reinvention, embracing kitsch to dissect trauma’s infectious nature.

“Pacific Heights” stands out as a curious anomaly—a film that, while not revolutionary, captured the zeitgeist of the era’s obsession with yuppie nightmares and real estate horrors.

“Scissors” is a flawed gem, a time capsule of early '90s thrillers where psychological depth meets B-movie excess

Douglas Jackson’s “Natural Enemy” encapsulates the best of 1990s thrillers: taut, actor-driven, and unafraid to delve into dark territories.