Near-Perfect Thrillers Few Remember Today

Attention and legacy in filmmaking are often fickle, and the thriller genre shows that clearly. Films that gripped audiences on release can drift out of view over time, while others never find a lasting audience despite strong craft and performances. Some underseen examples include Bad Times at the El Royale, a neo-noir mystery that brings together varied characters at a Lake Tahoe motel and features a strong ensemble cast; Duel, Steven Spielberg’s striking made-for-TV debut about a high-octane road chase; and Lucky Number Slevin, a stylish crime thriller that places its protagonist in the middle of a deadly war between crime bosses.

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