Tickle your nerves. Personal list of the best thrillers - a sophisticated way to tickle your nerves

Love to travel and want something a little more adventurous? Then you will be delighted by these sights that evoke fear and horror. People who have been there talk about them.

Strange town in Georgia

“I was passing through Georgia. Since I live in Florida, very few trips are spent without going through Georgia. Unfortunately, I made the wrong choice and decided to wait for the next turn, which resulted in me turning onto a road with no lights, no civilization and no other cars.”

Abandoned mental hospital buildings

“In my city there is a complex of buildings of abandoned mental hospitals and schools for the mentally retarded. They were closed due to the terrible treatment of people and extreme Low quality patients' lives. There are underground tunnels connecting many buildings (several people have gone missing there)."

Aokigahara, Japan

"Aokigahara, Japan. It's horrible. At first you will think that it is beautiful here. This forest is located at the foot of Mount Fuji, so you can't go wrong: at first glance, this place is beautiful. But when you go further, you will soon realize that you are wrong. Here the dolls are nailed to trees, hanging from branches, lying in the bushes.”

North Korea

“Seriously, I can’t remember any other place where I was more scared than in North Korea. It amazes me that Westerners voluntarily travel to this terrible place. I know it’s safe because tourism is a source of income, but I would be afraid of saying the wrong thing or talking to the wrong person and ending up in a camp.”

BSL-4 laboratory where infectious disease research is conducted

“My father is a virologist and he worked in this laboratory with different strains of viruses such as smallpox and Ebola. Most people don't realize how scary it is. The scenes on television of people going into these laboratories and working there don't tell the whole story."

Red forest near Chernobyl

"The most scary place, which I have ever been to, is located next to the Red Forest near Chernobyl. It's really a nice place, the foliage turns bloody red in the fall, and the ground is covered with a veil of snow. The worst thing is that very close to the forest there is something that can destroy you and all living things.”

Killing Fields in Cambodia

“Killing Fields and S-21 Prison in Cambodia. They're so scary. Human bones are still visible on the roads, huge pillars of human skulls with holes in them where they were beaten to death. And the prison is former school, which was turned into a torture chamber."

Xochimilco Island

“My father’s friend works for Xochimilco and he organized a tour for us. If you don't know, Xochimilco is a maze of canals and small islands. During the day it's great to swim in small boats. People in the same boats sell food and beer. But if you decide to swim in the dark at night, it will be a very frightening experience.”

Bolton Strid

“At first glance, it appears to be a harmless small stream in Yorkshire, England. However, none of those who fell into this stream survived. Probability fatal outcome when hit it is equal to 100%. It seems that you can just jump from stone to stone, but no - you will die. It scares. Something so harmless could be a real death trap."

Haunted castle ruins in Scotland

“On the west coast of Scotland, next to the sea, there is a castle where every morning and every evening the sea haar, a frightening fog, descends. The castle itself lies in ruins. According to legend, the castle was ruled by a husband and wife until he drowned her in a lake and buried her in a swamp. He was soon found dead in the lake, and the ghost of his wife haunts the swamp to this day.”

Wall near the coast of Saint Croix

“Not far from the coast of the island of St. Croix there is a place simply called “The Wall.” This is a favorite spot for divers, and every photo from this place on the Internet shows beautiful underwater corals. Reality? In reality, it’s a frightening four-kilometer drop straight to the bottom of the ocean.”

Spooky farm with former nursing home

“My friend's family owns a farm in the countryside. There is an empty house on the farm that was previously a nursing home. The door to it is blocked by boxes and other things. The only way to get inside is through the morgue in the basement. And when you get into the house, the first thing you see is this scary rocking chair.”

Pine Barrens, New Jersey

“The Pine Barrens in northern New Jersey is a huge area where the trees grow so close together that when you get into the forest it's pitch black. Moreover, the land here is marshy and consists of black peat. It is so dark that the whole earth seems to be black.”

Hashima Island, Japan

“Hashima Island in Japan is a completely abandoned mining island whose population was evacuated in one day. The rotting remains of everyday objects are scattered everywhere. You can only get here and get out during certain periods of the year. In addition, it is located near Nagasaki, which only adds to the horror of this place.”

Higgins Lake in Northern Michigan

“There is a lake in Northern Michigan called Higgins Lake. Beautiful waters And great place generally. However, the water is surprisingly shallow for many meters from the coast. However, then there is a sudden change in depth, and the color of the water changes from tropical blue to almost black.”

Death zone at the top of Mount Everest

The "death zone" at the top of Mount Everest, where experienced climbers such as Rob Hall die when they fail to turn around in time or are caught off guard by a storm. I know he's played Russian roulette with his life too many times, but calling his pregnant wife while he was waiting to freeze to death is heartbreaking."

Centralia, Pennsylvania

"Centralia, Pennsylvania. My friends and I sneaked there one night when we learned that the creators of Silent Hill were inspired by this place. When you're surrounded by destroyed buildings and the smoke of invisible fires that never go out, you can't help but feel the presence of terror and panic in the air."

Some scary places in Virginia

“I have several places like this. Crawfor Road. There was a lynching on this road, and a woman hanged herself from the bridge on her wedding day. St Albans Sanatorium is another scary place. Indian Territory where the battle took place during Civil War, and later a mental hospital was built.”

Odessa catacombs in Ukraine

"Odessa catacombs. Imagine being stuck in a three-level labyrinth of dark mines, 2,500 kilometers long. After days of endless walking, screaming, and thinking about every regret you have and every experience you won't have, you just collapse to the ground in exhaustion.

Darien Gap

“From what I read, the Darien Gap, which separates the Central and South America, is full of plants that can kill you, insects that can kill you, and guerillas that will kidnap you and sell you to your family.”

Mama, 2013

Chilling horror, the image of a “mother” who follows her children. Two little girls were found completely alone: ​​they had lived in the house for five years. The only relatives take the babies in, but no one even realizes that the girls have a mother who wants to take the children to her place.

While watching "Mom" you will want to run away from the room, but the only safe place is under the covers. Nightmare!

Paris: City of the Dead

As Above, So Below, 2014

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Do you think Paris is about love? The Eiffel Tower, croissants in the morning, world-class boutiques... Not at all like that, the true owners of the city are hiding in Paris. Welcome to City of dead! Have a nice trip.

Key to all doors

The Skeleton Key, 2005

After watching this film, you won’t even be able to look into the mirrors, let alone the rooms! Perhaps this is the only moment when you will be glad to be in a one-room apartment.

In the story, a young girl comes to an old mansion, from which it is immediately clear that something is unclean here. The owner gives the new resident a key that fits all the doors in the house. An inquisitive girl discovers exactly the room in which black magic exists.

The Babadook

The Babadook, 2014

The game of the subconscious, fantasy and reality - everything is intertwined in the heads of Amelia and her little son. A film that leaves behind many questions, but almost no answers.

1408

1408, 2007

The film is based on a Stephen King story and was inspired by the story of real-life parapsychologist Christopher Chacon, who described his investigation of a haunted room at the Hotel Del Coronado in Coronado.

« Hotel "Dolphin" invites you to stay in any of our luxurious rooms. Except for one thing…” says the slogan of the film “1408”. It's time to move in, dear viewers!

Other

The Others, 2001

Grace's children suffer from a strange disease: they cannot stand direct daylight. When three new servants appear in the house, they must learn vital important rule: all rooms must always be in twilight, the door cannot be opened until the previous one is locked. The strict order established by Grace will be challenged. Grace, the children and those around them will take a decisive, fatal step.

Sinister

Sinister, 2012

Together with his family, the detective author moves to a house where a terrible tragedy recently occurred: all the residents of the house were killed. The writer finds a video that answers all the questions about the crime. And it is at this moment that terrible things begin that threaten the life of his family.

Mirrors

Mirrors, 2008

After a series of horrific events main character film, Carson is hired as a night watchman in the burnt-out ruins of a department store. What was once a symbol of prosperity and luxury is now slowly crumbling into darkness, like a decaying ghost ship ravaged by a giant fire that has consumed many innocent lives.

Martyrs

Martyrs, 2008

This film was shown at the Toronto Film Festival. Then, according to eyewitnesses, several people fainted! Ready to test your strength?

In the story, a year after Lucy's mysterious disappearance, she is found on a country road. The girl cannot tell about what happened, but the place of her imprisonment is located - a slaughterhouse.

Bunker

The Bunker, 2001

Seven soldiers find a lost bunker in the woods at the height of World War II. The only thing that turned out to be unusual in the fortress was an old guard and a young soldier. Everyone else from the platoon was missing. What kind of force was absorbing them, is it possible to resist it???

It

It Follows, 2014

A creepy film that intrigues from the first minutes. In the story, a young girl, after intimacy with a guy, begins to feel strange phenomena within herself: someone or something is tirelessly watching her life, turning it into a living nightmare.

Astral

Insidious, 2010

A standard start, but a completely unexpected ending. "Insidious" is worth watching for everyone, even if you don't like horror films. Sometimes the nerves can't stand it: where the hell is the ghost hiding? Perhaps he is already near you?..

From the inside

From Within, 2008

A small and very religious town is engulfed in horror: people have become suicidal. There are no reasons, no explanations. It's like a curse - each new suicide had contact with a previous victim shortly before death. Suspicion falls on Aiden, the brother of the first suicide and a representative of a very dubious family.

A good psychological thriller can turn a movie show into one big, never-ending thrill. We present to your attention the best psychological thrillers that do not collect full halls and are not present in every home collection, but we are sure that viewing them will give you a lot of pleasure.

« Good boy"(2010)

Bill And Kate− regular American married couple. Having devoted themselves completely to work and raising a child, they are planning a vacation in order to revive their old feelings for each other. The disturbing news of a shooting at a college terrifies them, because more than 20 students and teachers died, including, possibly, their boy Sam. But are parents able to accept the idea that their own son was the killer?

"Side Effect" (2013)

To a psychiatrist Jonathan gets a difficult patient - a young woman Emily suffering from suicidal thoughts. Jonathan appoints Emily the newest drug that restores her spirits. The only one by-effect- somnambulism, harmless at first, but subsequently sleeping Emily kills her husband with a knife. At trial Jonathan protects the patient, saving her from prison and taking responsibility for the tragedy. But the deeper he dives into this matter, the more obsessive the thought becomes: has he turned out to be a pliable doll in someone else’s criminal game?

"The Paperboy" (2012)

The film is worth watching if only for the amazing acting. John Cusack(49), (48), (46) and Zac Efron(28). At the journalist's Ward An opportunity arose to make a sensational report. In one of the small towns there was a daring murder of a racist sheriff. A thief named Van Wetter, whose participation has not been fully proven. Van Wetter threatens the death penalty. And now Ward, his younger brother Jack and a black colleague are conducting an honest investigation.

"Martha Marcy May Marlene" (2011)

Plays the main role in this film younger sister Mary-Kate(29) and Ashley Olsen (29) – Elizabeth(26). Having escaped from the sect, Martha trying to recover and return to normal life. She seeks support from her older sister Lucy and her husband, but does not find the strength to confess to them the real reason his long absence. She is convinced that cult members are persecuting her. Tormenting memories that haunt the girl develop into paranoia, and the line between reality and illusion is gradually blurred.

"Experiment" (2010)

Adrien Brody(42) and Forest Whitaker(54) starred in a stunning psychological thriller, the plot of which is based on the story of the famous prison experiment of an American psychologist Philippa Zimbardo. Travis, an unemployed hippie, decided to take part in a two-week psychological experiment. For participation in this simple event he will receive a reward of $14 thousand. He and 25 other people will be isolated from the outside world for 14 days in a prison where they will be divided into guards and prisoners. However, what seemed like an easy adventure to the test subjects turned out to be a nightmare. Not everyone was able to control their vices, and soon the imaginary prisoners felt as if they were actually in prison.

"Something's Wrong with Kevin" (2011)

Tilda Swinton(55) and Ezra Miller(23) perfectly showed in this picture the difficult relationship between a diligent mother and a good-for-nothing son. Having put aside personal and professional ambitions, Eve devotes his life to raising his son. However, their relationship is extremely difficult from the very beginning. At the age of 15 Kevin does something irreparable, and Eve suffers from awareness of responsibility and his own guilt.

"Shame" (2011)

In this film (38) plays a 30-year-old Brandon– resident New York suffering from an inability to control his sex life. Brandon an eternal regular at nightclubs, strip bars and sex chats. And he is an amazingly successful seducer, whose charms no girl can resist. But his world is turned upside down when his sister comes to visit him.

"Cleveland Prisoners" (2015)

A brutal psychological thriller based on real story about an American criminal Ariele Castro who kidnapped and for a long time kept three women as slaves.

"The Womb" (2010)

Thrillers tend to excite audiences even more than standard horror films. And why all? They not only play on our natural sense of fear, but also mock our minds. Not every viewer who likes to tickle his nerves will choose a movie of this genre for these purposes. Even if you type the phrase “best films, list” into the search bar, thrillers will not occupy even 10% of this list. For an unprepared viewer, films such as “Suicide Room” or “Chat” will not only remain incomprehensible, but in general may cause disgust towards the country that produced such films. They usually leave a rather unpleasant aftertaste, which can only be overcome by a good one. Although most moviegoers are not deterred by such consequences, so the “thriller” genre can still be safely called one of the most preferred. Every fan of this genre has a personal list. It is useless to challenge it, because as many people as there are, so many preferences. We will try to describe some of the most famous and will definitely mention the paintings that are loved by a narrow circle of viewers.

Subjectivism and film mania

One of the absolute favorites is the film “No Feelings” (2007) with Jason Behr in leading role. This is a film adaptation of a not very popular novel of the same name, which can cause such a palette of emotions that it will take several days to rehabilitate. The impression lingers for a long time thanks not only to the good work of the screenwriters, but also to the amazing acting. This picture definitely deserves the right to open the list best thrillers.

Also very powerful is the film with the disgusting title “Dead Man,” which clearly shows the level of morality of modern youth. In this genre it is difficult to find a film with an even more striking anti-social theme, however, it is played out there in a very unique way.

The recent “Ashes” with a cutie in the title role, a thriller with a large admixture of drama, “keeps” under the impression for several days after viewing, because its ending plunges the viewer into deep shock.

The above-mentioned film “Chat” is quite strange and unpredictable, but this makes it even more interesting. It ended up on this list of the best thrillers by pure chance, but apparently stayed there for a long time.

The film “The Pit” boasts the most unusual plot from the entire list. Good cast, interesting scenario and a strong atmosphere bring it to the top of our rating.

Such a mysterious foggy Albion

Quite interesting is the fact that the country of origin of most of the films listed is Great Britain. It becomes a little scary for the people: what are they constantly thinking about on their islands if they are making such a movie?! Maybe they are imagining something in the fog, or maybe the rain won’t wash away the melancholy?

In a word, Great Britain - a real master thrillers, but, of course, everyone has mistakes. The list of the best thrillers should definitely include “Trance” (2013), which will seem too sophisticated to an inexperienced viewer. In an effort to express an interesting idea, the director went overboard with the plot and slightly “smeared” the characters. And in general, remembering the best thrillers of 2013, the list will open and immediately close with the film “Prisoners” - the trend, as always, is depressing.

There are very special films built on unexpected plot intrigues and an endless series of dangers to which the heroes are exposed. Emotional tension and interest in the content do not subside in them until the very end.

This is a wonderful kind of cinema, because, as one writer said: “If a film doesn’t tickle your nerves, then it’s not doing its job.”