Collider has published a list of 13 thriller films praised for exceptional direction, spanning decades and styles, with only one film included per director to spread recognition widely.

– Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver" (1976), starring Robert De Niro, is highlighted for its intimate, nightmarish portrayal of a lonely, unstable Vietnam veteran's descent into violence in a decaying New York City
– Jordan Peele's "Get Out" (2017) is cited as the film that established him as a major horror-thriller director after his comedy background
– The list continues with further entries from acclaimed filmmakers, though full details on entries beyond these two were not available in the provided text