Top 24 Thrillers of 2010

Description: Ben Affleck directs and stars in this crime thriller about a group of bank robbers in Boston. The film's intense heist scenes and character development elevate it to thriller status.

Fact: Affleck grew up in the area where the film is set, giving authenticity to the portrayal of Boston's Charlestown neighborhood.

Description: Darren Aronofsky's psychological thriller explores the dark side of ballet, with Natalie Portman delivering an Oscar-winning performance. Its exploration of perfectionism and identity makes it a compelling watch.

Fact: Portman trained for a year to perform her own ballet sequences, losing 20 pounds in the process.

Description: Directed by Martin Scorsese, this film follows a U.S. Marshal investigating the disappearance of a patient from a psychiatric facility. Its twist ending and psychological depth make it a memorable thriller.

Fact: The film was shot on location at the former Medfield State Hospital in Massachusetts, adding to its eerie atmosphere.

Description: Roman Polanski's political thriller about a ghostwriter hired to complete the memoirs of a former British Prime Minister. Its intricate plot and political intrigue keep viewers guessing.

Fact: The film was shot in Germany, standing in for the UK, due to Polanski's legal issues preventing him from traveling to Britain.

Description: Christopher Nolan's mind-bending masterpiece about a professional thief who uses experimental technology to infiltrate the subconscious mind. Its complex narrative structure and innovative use of dream layers make it a standout thriller.

Fact: The film required extensive visual effects work, with over 500 VFX shots, and it won four Academy Awards.

Description: George Clooney stars as a hitman seeking to retire in Italy, but his past catches up with him. The film's slow-burn tension and atmospheric setting make it a unique thriller.

Fact: The film was shot in Italy's Abruzzo region, providing a stunning backdrop for the story.

Description: Ryan Reynolds stars in this claustrophobic thriller about a truck driver buried alive in a coffin with only a lighter and a cell phone. Its real-time narrative and single setting create intense suspense.

Fact: The entire film takes place inside the coffin, making it a unique cinematic experience.

Description: While primarily a drama, this film includes elements of thriller with its portrayal of King George VI's struggle with his speech impediment during a time of national crisis. Its historical context and emotional depth make it gripping.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Colin Firth.

Description: Directed by Danny Boyle, this film recounts the true story of Aron Ralston, who becomes trapped by a boulder while canyoneering. Its intense survival narrative and psychological tension make it a thrilling watch.

Fact: James Franco performed most of his own stunts, including the harrowing self-amputation scene.

Description: This Swedish adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel introduces Lisbeth Salander, a hacker with a dark past, who teams up with a journalist to solve a decades-old disappearance. Its gritty realism and complex characters make it a standout thriller.

Fact: The film was so popular that it led to an English-language remake in