Top 10 US Thriller Films

Description: This film delves into the mind of a serial killer through the eyes of a young FBI agent, offering a chilling look at the dark side of human nature and the complexities of the US criminal justice system.

Fact: Jodie Foster won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Clarice Starling. The film also won Best Picture, making it one of only three films to win the "Big Five" Oscars.

Description: A dark, gritty thriller about two detectives hunting a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi, showcasing the moral decay within urban America.

Fact: The film's ending was kept a secret from most of the cast and crew to preserve the shock value. The famous "What's in the box?" scene was improvised.

Description: This film explores the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and identity within the Boston Irish-American community, focusing on an undercover cop and a mole in the police department.

Fact: Martin Scorsese won his first Best Director Oscar for this film. It's a remake of the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs."

Description: Based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer, this film captures the paranoia and fear that gripped San Francisco in the late 1960s and 1970s, offering a meticulous look at the investigation.

Fact: The film uses real-life locations where the Zodiac Killer's crimes took place. David Fincher spent years researching the case for authenticity.

Description: Set in Boston, this film follows a group of bank robbers whose lives are complicated by love and the law, providing a gritty look at crime and redemption in America.

Fact: Ben Affleck, who also directed, used real-life criminals as consultants to ensure authenticity in the portrayal of the heists.

Description: A modern take on the classic tale, this film explores themes of abuse, control, and invisibility in a high-tech world, set against the backdrop of contemporary America.

Fact: The film uses minimal CGI, relying instead on practical effects and Elisabeth Moss's performance to convey the terror of an invisible presence.

Description: A gripping tale of a father's desperate search for his abducted daughter, highlighting the moral dilemmas and the lengths one might go to protect their family in suburban America.

Fact: Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal both underwent extensive physical training for their roles. The film was shot in Georgia to stand in for Pennsylvania.

Description: A psychological thriller about a man who becomes the prime suspect in his wife's disappearance, delving into media manipulation and the complexities of marriage in modern America.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from the book to provide a more ambiguous conclusion. Rosamund Pike's performance earned her an Academy Award nomination.

Description: This film explores the dark underbelly of Los Angeles through the eyes of a freelance crime journalist, showcasing the ethical decay in the pursuit of sensationalism.

Fact: Jake Gyllenhaal lost 30 pounds for his role to portray the character's gaunt appearance. The film was shot on location in LA to capture the city's nocturnal atmosphere.

Description: This film follows an idealistic FBI agent who is enlisted by a government task force to bring down a drug cartel, revealing the murky ethics of the US war on drugs.

Fact: The film was shot in real locations in Mexico and the US to enhance authenticity. Denis Villeneuve used a documentary style for some scenes.