Thrillers are one of the most reliable genres around. They can pull elements from every genre, offering something for every sort of film fan to enjoy. They can have the intensity of an action movie, the terror of a horror film or a wicked sense of humor to rival the best comedies. Thrillers have been keeping audiences on the edge of their seats for a hundred years and counting, and if the last ten years are any indication, they won't be slowing down anytime soon.

The past decade has given audiences all sorts of thrillers, from lurid to sophisticated, award-winning to criminally underrated. The best are what some would call masterpieces (and others would angrily disagree in the comments about), and elevate the genre to its highest level. While the genre has thrived in the new millennium,

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