In a year filled with cinematic surprises, 2022 brought us some of the most gripping and suspenseful thrillers. This curated list of the top 10 thrillers offers a mix of psychological twists, action-packed sequences, and narratives that keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a fan of mind-bending plots or heart-pounding action, these films are essential viewing for any thriller enthusiast.

Watcher (2022)
Description: A psychological thriller about an American actress in Bucharest who believes she's being watched by a mysterious figure across the street.
Fact: The film was shot in Romania, adding authenticity to its setting.


The Invitation (2022)
Description: A gothic thriller where a young woman accepts an invitation to a lavish wedding in England, only to uncover dark family secrets.
Fact: The film was shot at the historic Hatfield House in England.


The Outfit (2022)
Description: Set in 1956 Chicago, this thriller follows a tailor who gets entangled in the criminal underworld when he overhears a conversation that could change everything.
Fact: The film's director, Graham Moore, also wrote the screenplay for "The Imitation Game."


Ambulance (2022)
Description: A high-octane action thriller where two adoptive brothers attempt a bank robbery that goes wrong, leading to a city-wide chase in an ambulance.
Fact: The film was shot in Los Angeles with real ambulances and helicopters to capture the intensity of the chase scenes.


X (2022)
Description: A slasher film with a twist, where a group of filmmakers in the 1970s set out to make an adult film but encounter a deadly secret on an elderly couple's farm.
Fact: This film is the first in a planned trilogy by director Ti West.


The Black Phone (2022)
Description: A supernatural thriller about a kidnapped boy who uses a mysterious black phone to communicate with the spirits of the chef's previous victims to escape.
Fact: The film is based on a short story by Joe Hill, son of Stephen King.


The Menu (2022)
Description: A darkly comedic thriller where a couple visits an exclusive restaurant on a remote island, only to find the chef's menu has more than just culinary surprises in store.
Fact: The film was shot on location in Savannah, Georgia, and the restaurant set was built from scratch.


The Forgiven (2022)
Description: A drama-thriller where a wealthy couple's road trip in Morocco takes a dark turn after a tragic accident, leading to revelations about their lives.
Fact: The film is adapted from the novel by Lawrence Osborne.


Fresh (2022)
Description: A modern horror-thriller where a woman meets a charming man, only to find out his true, horrifying intentions.
Fact: The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in


No Exit (2022)
Description: A tense thriller about a young woman who discovers a kidnapping while stranded at a remote highway rest stop during a blizzard.
Fact: The film is based on the novel by Taylor Adams.
