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6 Most Thrilling Movies Released Since 2000, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of the six most thrilling films released since 2000, compiled by writer Diego Pineda Pacheco. The piece argues that the finest movies of the past 26 years generate suspense through varied means, from high-octane action sequences to character-driven tension, and that the best examples rival the greatest thrillers of all time.
The list spans genres including superhero blockbusters, horror and character studies, citing films such as Sinners and Whiplash as examples of non-action tension. Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008) is placed at number six, praised as a grounded, gritty crime thriller anchored by Heath Ledger's performance as the Joker, though the remaining five entries on the ranking are not detailed in the available text.
In short
- Collider ranks the six most thrilling films made since 2000.
- The Dark Knight (2008) is ranked sixth on the list.
- List highlights suspense across action, horror and drama genres.
Explained simply
Thrillers create suspense by making viewers uncertain about what will happen next. That tension can come from action and danger, but it can also build through conflicts between characters or the pressure of a difficult decision.
Since 2000, filmmakers have used these approaches across genres, including superhero films, horror and character studies. Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, released in 2008, is a crime drama centred on Batman, the Joker and the threats facing Gotham City; Heath Ledger played the Joker.
Ranked film lists reflect the writer’s choices about what makes a film thrilling, rather than a single agreed measure. Comparing films from different genres can show how varied storytelling and performances create suspense.
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