

As the genre continues to evolve, so, too, will our catalogue of the best thrillers of all time (while always paying respect to its riveting roots). Occasionally, a film comes along that is compelling enough to crack the top 98 - and even unseat a former pick in the process. Updated on August 2, 2021: Given audiences' insatiable thirst for adventure and excitement, the entertainment industry continues to produce a number of incredible thrillers each year. However, while coming back home from school, he saw a girl one night, and it was love at first sight for him. So, he worked hard and scored top everywhere with full confidence. Because people always compare their name with the American Space Agency. Whatever it is that creates that apprehension, however, it's unmistakable to true thrill-seekers - and it's a core part of these 98 films in one way or another. Nasa Yuzaki, the main protagonist, always thought his name was bizarre. Other times, thrills are orchestrated more subtly: The tension arises within one's own psyche, or manifests in the relationships between characters. Sometimes this is done with action sequences, or by exposing a world of crime or espionage.

At their core, thrillers create a sense of anxiety, excitement, or urgency that engages us as much as it unnerves us. This genre has been known to encompass many others, from the legal and political to the psychological and historical. Thrillers are some of the hardest films to pin down: Their versatility is at once a strength and a bit of a conundrum.
