Thriller Films I Have Viewed

Donnie Darko (2001)
Directed by Richard Kelly

This film contains:
-suspense
-ultra-heightened expectation
-uncertainty
-menace/danger
-dangerous situation from which escape seems impossible
-a high level of anticipation
-troubled characters
-dimly lit locations



















Black Swan (2010)
Directed by Darren Aronofsky

This film contains:
-intense excitement
-suspense
-a high level of anticipation
-ultra-heightened expectation
-uncertainty
-anxiety
-nerve-wracking tension
-menace/ danger
-a menacing situation
-innocent victim/ phsychotic individual
-people involved in twisted relationships
-greed/ envy/ jealousy
-dimly lit/ shadowy scenes





V for Vendetta (2006)
Directed by James McTeigue

This film contains:
-intense excitement
-suspense
-a high level of anticipation
-ultra-heightened expectation
-uncertainty
-anxiety
-nerve-wracking tension
-menace/ danger
-a menacing situation
-criminals
-characters with dark pasts
-political conspiracy
-dimly lit urban streets/ locations

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Winter's Bone - Trailer

Winter's Bone - IMDb User Review

Neo noir, with a twist of white trash.
1 February 2010 | by dwight ward (United States)

This shockingly diverse film offers numerous delights to the viewer. Beginning with simple title credits, and ending in a beautiful display of foliage. Winter's Bone will grab your attention and never let go.

Based on a novel of the same name, it's the story of a seventeen year old girl who is searching for her missing father. Sound like something you've seen before? Well it's not! The basic premise surrounds itself with remarkably new idea's and situation's. A feeling of noir envelopes the screen and each character and action leads you on a most enjoyable journey. The Actor's and more importantly Actress, are dug so deep into their characters that there isn't a single fake second.

Debra Granik does an amazing job in the director/screenwriter role. Her vision entangles the story together and propels it forward to the unforgettable climax. The world that is shown through this film is one i was unfamiliar with, but after seeing it all i can think about is the life those characters lead. And how different it is from my own.

A film that deserved the grand jury award at Sundance and one which I plan to see again. Winter's Bone is a film for everyone, be you young, old, or in the middle. Just walk into the cinema with an empty plate and you will leave filled.