One of the most intriguing genres in cinema is rightfully considered a thriller. Over the entire existence of the art of cinema, many successful films from this category have come out. The directors continue to delight the viewer with new items of interesting art films of this type. The best thrillers of 2016-2017, the rating list of which is located below, are designed to captivate the viewer and plunge into a completely different world full of mysteries and secrets.
10. Undercover scam
Undercover Scam (2016) opens a rating of the best fresh thrillers. The main role in the British thriller was played by the owner of the Golden Globe Brian Cranston. He is a federal agent named Bob Meysur. His task in the service is to infiltrate criminal groups to bring bandits "into the clear." Now the hero is carrying out the task of revealing the "dirty deeds" that are being turned on in the drug cartel by Pablo Escobar. Only novice agent Katie Erts, who will get the role of fake bride Meyzur, and operative Abreu will help Bob with help in the difficult business. This will be one of the most risky and dangerous operations during their entire service.
9. The Mummy
The Mummy (2017) - This year's fantastic thriller, which cannot be called the best according to the reviews of the audience, but a more worthy picture in this genre for 2017 has not yet been released. Honorable leading roles went to the charming, brutal American Tom Cruise and the equally attractive Russell Crowe, who will have to save the world from the resurrected daughter of the Egyptian pharaoh, who returned to the world of the living to pick up what should belong to her. Chaos rules the world, the culprits of which are the gods and monsters.
8. Three nines
"Three Nines" (2016) - one of the best crime thrillers of last year. A gang of criminals is robbing one of the largest banks in the city. Having taken a decent amount of money, they are hiding from the police, hiding behind a shootout. No one knows that the robbery was committed by corrupt police officers working for local bandits. But the most interesting thing is that the police criminals on execution will also take part in the disclosure of a high-profile robbery case. Detective Allen Jeffrey, who immediately understands that there is a catch, is also involved in the matter. The cops, fearing that the case will soon be solved, are building a plan for new crimes that will help distract real cops from this robbery.
7. Snowden
Snowden (2016) - a biographical thriller, included in the list of the best paintings of last year. The main character of the film Edward Snowden decided to devote his life to serving the Fatherland. But due to poor health, he is expelled from the military ranks. Snowden does not despair to return to doing his favorite thing. He has a chance to become a CIA employee. He is glad that he will again be able to benefit his native country. However, having infiltrated the circles of the intelligence department, he is revealed the secret that every person is under the supervision of the government. All apartments and houses have long been tapped and viewed. Snowden believes that the government is violating human rights and cannot calmly observe this, and he will have to risk a lot to reveal the terrible truth to the inhabitants of the country.
6. And the storm struck
“And the storm struck” (2016) - adventure thriller biography, recognized as one of the best last year. The film takes place in the distant 1952 near the Cape Cod Peninsula in the Atlantic Ocean, where a terrible storm begins. Two oil tankers, together with the crew, who were in the midst of a riot of nature, threatened with almost imminent death. Huge cracks form on the ships, as a result of which they begin to sink under water. The crew understands that lifeboats will not help much in this case, because they are instantly covered by huge waves. The coast guard understands that it can do little to help sailors in distress, but they do not despair and are looking for ways to solve the disaster.
5. Girl on the train
“Girl on the Train” (2016) is on the list of the best modern thrillers. The film was shot according to the book of the same name, which became a bestseller in 2016. The main character Rachel every day on her way to work passes a luxurious cottage, in which, in her opinion, an ideal couple lives. The girl’s personal life did not work out, and she drowns her sadness in alcohol. But one day she accidentally finds out that a woman who lived in a luxurious house with her beloved man disappears. Circumstances are such that Rachel herself, not only this, becomes a participant in a complicated case.
4. Startek: Infinity
"Startek: Infinity" (2016) - a fantastic action thriller from director Justin Lin. The crew of the space cruiser Enterprise is engaged in space exploration. Such a journey is fraught with danger at every turn. As a result, the team has to face a mysterious force that could jeopardize their mission. They fall into a completely unknown alien civilization, where they reign their rules and laws.
3. Under cover of night
“Under the cover of night” (2016) - one of the best thrillers released on the screens at the end of the past year. The main character Susan is quite a successful woman. The first marriage was not very successful, but now in her life there is a beloved man with whom she lives. In addition to a successful family life, she has a beloved professional business, and a comfortable life. One day, her ex-husband sends her her new book, which she urges Susan to read. She could not even think how radically her future life would change with the reading of the work. In the person of the main character, a woman recognizes herself because of what the shadows of the past begin to haunt her.
2. Payback
"Pay" (2016) is on the list of the best thrillers of the past year. The main role of the film is a mathematician-genius named Christian Wulf. He is an auditor of criminal organizations, but one fine day he begins surveillance by the department to combat financial crime. The main character is drawn into a remake, in which more and more victims begin to appear.
1. Angels and Demons
"Angels and Demons" (2016) - the best detective thriller that captures the viewer from the first minutes of viewing. The film takes place against the background of one of the oldest ceremonies when, after the death of the Pope, the new head of the Catholic Church is re-elected. Circumstances are such that all candidates are exposed to terrible reprisals. Not only the lives of the candidates, but all the inhabitants of the Vatican are at risk. The government, which does not know what to do in this situation, seeks help from an expert in religious symbolism, who should help get on the trail of a secret fraternity that endangers the lives of many people.