List of Thriller Movies starting with A
List of Thriller movies starting with letter A - Thriller Movies List
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10). Angels & Demons (2009) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 5.03/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.7/10 | IMDB Votes: 319,509 | Rotten Tomatoes: 3.6/10 | Metascore: 4.8/10 | MPAA Rating: PG-13 | Gross: $133,375,846
Plot / Synopsis: Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon works to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican.Tagline: The holiest event of our time. Perfect for their return...
9). Alien: Covenant (2017) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
In-Depth Alien: Covenant Review
Score: 6.65/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 | IMDB Votes: 330,283 | Rotten Tomatoes: 6.5/10 | Metascore: 6.5/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $74,262,031
Alien: Covenant is Streaming on HuluPlot / Synopsis: Ridley Scott's Alien: Covenant (2017) was once titled Alien: Paradise Lost (2017) and I would not be surprised if it were changed again. Alien: Covenant releases far into 2017 so this is early news, but it is confirmed that this film will directly tie into events leading up to Alien (1979). Michael Fassbender has been confirmed to reprise his role...
8). Alien 3 (1992) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
What We Thought of Alien 3
Score: 5.72/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 | IMDB Votes: 341,005 | Rotten Tomatoes: 4.4/10 | Metascore: 5.9/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $55,473,545
Alien 3 is Streaming on HuluPlot / Synopsis: After her last encounter, Ripley crash-lands on Fiorina Fury 161, a maximum security prison. When a series of strange and deadly events occur shortly after her arrival, Ripley realizes that she brought along an unwelcome visitor.
Tagline: In 1979, we discovered in space no one can hear you scream. In 1992, we will discover, on Earth, EVERYONE can hear...
7). Apocalypto (2006) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 7.03/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.8/10 | IMDB Votes: 346,916 | Rotten Tomatoes: 6.5/10 | Metascore: 6.8/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $50,866,635
Plot / Synopsis: As the Mayan kingdom faces its decline, a young man is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression.
Tagline: When the end comes, not everyone is ready to go...
6). Annihilation (2018) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Annihilation (2018) Review
Score: 7.54/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.8/10 | IMDB Votes: 383,217 | Rotten Tomatoes: 8.8/10 | Metascore: 7.9/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $32,732,301
Plot / Synopsis: A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition where the laws of nature don't apply...
5). Armageddon (1998) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 5.07/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.7/10 | IMDB Votes: 468,003 | Rotten Tomatoes: 4.3/10 | Metascore: 4.2/10 | MPAA Rating: PG-13 | Gross: $201,578,182
Plot / Synopsis: After discovering that an asteroid the size of Texas is going to impact Earth in less than a month, N.A.S.A. recruits a misfit team of deep core drillers to save the planet.
Tagline: It's Closer Than You Think...
4). Avatar 2 (2022) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 7.27/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 | IMDB Votes: 540,006 | Rotten Tomatoes: 7.6/10 | Metascore: 6.7/10 | MPAA Rating: PG-13 | Gross: $684,075,767
Plot / Synopsis: Synopsis: Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the planet of Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na'vi race to protect their planet. A sequel to Avatar (2009)...
3). A Quiet Place (2018) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Detailed Review: A Quiet Place (2018)
Score: 8.28/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 | IMDB Votes: 635,996 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.6/10 | Metascore: 8.2/10 | MPAA Rating: PG-13 | Gross: $188,024,361
Plot / Synopsis: A family live an isolated existence in utter silence, for fear of an unknown threat that follows and attacks at any sound...
2). Aliens (1986) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
What We Thought of Aliens
Score: 8.83/10 | IMDB Rating: 8.4/10 | IMDB Votes: 810,361 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.4/10 | Metascore: 8.4/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $85,160,248
Aliens is Streaming on HuluPlot / Synopsis: James Cameron returned to direct the sequel to his Alien (1979) film with this Aliens (1986) which added action and adventure to this installment. Aliens had an estimated movie budget of $18.5 million and grossed $85.2 million at the box office. Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, and Carrie Henn star in Aliens...
1). Arrival (2016) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Read Our Arrival Review
Score: 8.65/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.9/10 | IMDB Votes: 827,954 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.4/10 | Metascore: 8.1/10 | MPAA Rating: PG-13 | Gross: $100,546,139
Plot / Synopsis: When twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world, linguistics professor Louise Banks is tasked with interpreting the language of the apparent alien visitors.Tagline: Why are they here?...
Best Thriller Movies that Start with A
1). Aliens (1986) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
What We Thought of AliensScore: 8.83/10 | IMDB Rating: 8.4/10 | IMDB Votes: 810,361 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.4/10 | Metascore: 8.4/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $85,160,248
Aliens is Streaming on HuluPlot / Synopsis: James Cameron returned to direct the sequel to his Alien (1979) film with this Aliens (1986) which added action and adventure to this installment. Aliens had an estimated movie budget of $18.5 million and grossed $85.2 million at the box office. Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, and Carrie Henn star in Aliens...
2). Arrival (2016) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Read Our Arrival ReviewScore: 8.65/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.9/10 | IMDB Votes: 827,954 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.4/10 | Metascore: 8.1/10 | MPAA Rating: PG-13 | Gross: $100,546,139
Plot / Synopsis: When twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world, linguistics professor Louise Banks is tasked with interpreting the language of the apparent alien visitors.Tagline: Why are they here?...
3). Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 8.6/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 | IMDB Votes: 58,556 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.6/10 | Metascore: 8.9/10 | MPAA Rating: R
Plot / Synopsis: A police sergeant and an unlikely band of criminals defend a closing LA precinct office on New Years Eve against an army of gang members.
Tagline: L.A.'s deadliest street gang just declared war on the cops...
4). Amores perros (2000) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 8.53/10 | IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 | IMDB Votes: 267,797 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.3/10 | Metascore: 8.3/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $5,408,467
Plot / Synopsis: A horrific car accident connects three stories, each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life's harsh realities, all in the name of love.
Tagline: Love. Betrayal. Death...
5). A Quiet Place (2018) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Detailed Review: A Quiet Place (2018)Score: 8.28/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.5/10 | IMDB Votes: 635,996 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.6/10 | Metascore: 8.2/10 | MPAA Rating: PG-13 | Gross: $188,024,361
Plot / Synopsis: A family live an isolated existence in utter silence, for fear of an unknown threat that follows and attacks at any sound...
6). A History of Violence (2005) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 8.13/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.4/10 | IMDB Votes: 266,008 | Rotten Tomatoes: 8.8/10 | Metascore: 8.2/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $31,504,633
Plot / Synopsis: A mild-mannered man becomes a local hero through an act of violence, which sets off repercussions that will shake his family to its very core.
Tagline: Everyone has something to hide...
7). A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Read Our A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night Review
Score: 8.13/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 | IMDB Votes: 40,209 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.6/10 | Metascore: 8.1/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $491,910
Plot / Synopsis: In the Iranian ghost-town Bad City, a place that reeks of death and loneliness, the townspeople are...Tagline: The first Iranian Vampire Western...
8). Akira (1988) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Full Review of Akira (1988)
Score: 7.98/10 | IMDB Rating: 8.0/10 | IMDB Votes: 217,176 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.1/10 | Metascore: 6.8/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $553,171
Plot / Synopsis: A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath that only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop.Tagline: Signal Traced to Tokyo!...
9). A Quiet Place 2 (2020) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
What We Thought of A Quiet Place 2
Score: 7.87/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.2/10 | IMDB Votes: 307,016 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.1/10 | Metascore: 7.1/10 | MPAA Rating: PG-13 | Gross: $160,072,261
Psychological, Supernatural, Survival, Thriller, Apocalypse, Dangerous Exploration, Desolate, Isolation, Sci-Fi, Urban Decay, Wilderness
A Quiet Place 2 is Streaming on NetflixPlot / Synopsis: A Quiet Place (2020) movie release date has been rescheduled to a new May 28, 2021 release date after its previous March 20, 2020 release date due to the ongoing pandemic.
John Krasinski returns to direct and write, along with Emily Blunt returning as Evelyn Abbott in this "A Quiet Place sequel."
Sequel to the 2018 film, 'A Quiet...
10). Attack the Block (2011) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 7.77/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.7/10 | IMDB Votes: 114,239 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.1/10 | Metascore: 7.5/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $1,024,175
Attack the Block is Streaming on HuluPlot / Synopsis: A teen gang in South London defend their block from an alien invasion.
Tagline: Inner City vs. Outer Space...
Full List of Thriller Movies that Start with A
1). A Banquet (2021) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 5.43/10 | IMDB Rating: 4.7/10 | IMDB Votes: 1,509 | Rotten Tomatoes: 5.7/10 | Metascore: 5.9/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $5,238
Plot / Synopsis: Widowed mother Holly is radically tested when her teenage daughter Betsey experiences a profound enlightenment and insists that her body is no longer her own, but in service to a higher power. Bound to her newfound faith Betsey refuses to eat, but loses no weight. In an agonising dilemma torn between love and fear, Holly is forced to confront...
2). A Blade in the Dark (1983) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 5.16/10 | IMDB Rating: 5.9/10 | IMDB Votes: 4,272 | MPAA Rating: R
Plot / Synopsis: A composer, working in isolation on a score for a horror movie meets two women who used to know his house's former tenant. When the women disappear, he's forced to look into the film he's working on to determine what happened to them, and who's responsible.
Tagline: When the lights go out, the knife goes in...
3). A Boy and His Dog (1975) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 7/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 | IMDB Votes: 20,263 | Rotten Tomatoes: 7.8/10 | Metascore: 6.8/10 | MPAA Rating: R
Plot / Synopsis: A young man and his telepathic dog wander a post-apocalyptic wasteland.
Tagline: An R-rated, rather kinky tale of survival...
4). A Christmas Horror Story (2015) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Exploring A Christmas Horror Story – Full Review
Score: 6.92/10 | IMDB Rating: 5.8/10 | IMDB Votes: 13,634 | Rotten Tomatoes: 8.3/10 | Metascore: 4.9/10 | MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Plot / Synopsis: Interwoven stories that take place on Christmas Eve, as told by one festive radio host: A family brings home more than a Christmas tree, a student documentary becomes a living nightmare, a Christmas spirit terrorizes, Santa slays evil.Tagline: You Better Watch Out...
5). A Classic Horror Story (2021) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 5.6/10 | IMDB Rating: 5.7/10 | IMDB Votes: 23,558 | Rotten Tomatoes: 5.5/10 | MPAA Rating: TV-MA
Cabin in the Woods, Survival, Thriller, Cult, Dangerous Exploration, Folk Horror, Road Trip, Wilderness
A Classic Horror Story is Streaming on NetflixPlot / Synopsis: Five carpoolers travel in a motorhome to reach a common destination. Night falls, and to avoid a dead animal carcass, they crash into a tree. When they come to their senses, they find themselves in the middle of nowhere. The road they were traveling on has disappeared and there is only a dense, impenetrable forest and a wooden house...
6). A Cold Night's Death (1973) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 5.47/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.6/10 | IMDB Votes: 1,168 | MPAA Rating:
Plot / Synopsis: Scientists Culp and Wallach suspect that there is someone other than their research primates inhabiting their polar station...
7). A Cry from Within (2014) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 4.14/10 | IMDB Rating: 3.5/10 | IMDB Votes: 462 | MPAA Rating: R
Plot / Synopsis: Sebastien is a psychological horror story about dark secrets destroying people and their families from the inside out...
8). A Cure for Wellness (2016) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Detailed Review: A Cure for Wellness (2016)
Score: 5.77/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 | IMDB Votes: 117,179 | Rotten Tomatoes: 4.2/10 | Metascore: 4.7/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $8,106,986
Plot / Synopsis: Gore Verbinski's A Cure for Wellness (2016) is releasing in movie theaters this upcoming February 16, 2017. This mystery thriller has gotten some positive reviews and looks interesting, to say the least. Jason Isaacs, Dane DeHaan, and Mia Goth star in A Cure for Wellness...
9). A Dangerous Method (2011) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 7.27/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 | IMDB Votes: 110,748 | Rotten Tomatoes: 7.8/10 | Metascore: 7.6/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $5,704,709
Plot / Synopsis: A look at how the intense relationship between Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud gives birth to psychoanalysis.
Tagline: Based on the true story of Jung, Freud and the patient who came between them...
10). A Dark Foe (2020) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Our Take on A Dark Foe (2020)
Score: 4.65/10 | IMDB Rating: 4.0/10 | IMDB Votes: 11,837 | Rotten Tomatoes: 6.0/10 | MPAA Rating: R
Plot / Synopsis: A guilt-ridden FBI agent, stranded in the painful memory of the abduction of his sister, suffers from a rare condition known as Nyctophobia, an irrational fear of the dark, and will have to face-off with the cunning serial killer who took her away.
Tagline: Some memories not only haunt us... They find us...
11). A Dark Place (2018) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 5.15/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.2/10 | IMDB Votes: 5,860 | Metascore: 4.1/10 | MPAA Rating: R
Plot / Synopsis: When a young boy goes missing in a sleepy backwoods town, a local sanitation truck driver, Donald, plays detective, embarking on a precarious and obsessive investigation...
12). A Deadly Ride (2025) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 4.31/10 | IMDB Rating: 3.8/10 | IMDB Votes: 134 | MPAA Rating:
Plot / Synopsis: A young woman finds herself in a fight for survival after her ride share driver accidentally hits a cyclist.
"A Deadly Ride" releases on streaming February 4th, starring Jamie Bernadette (I Spit on Your Grave: Deja Vu, NCIS: New Orleans), B.J. Britt (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Vampires Suck), and Chris Whitcomb (Junction). Glenn Ciano (Inkubus) directs.
In a bloody tale of...
13). A Desert (2024) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 6.03/10 | IMDB Rating: 5.9/10 | IMDB Votes: 276 | Rotten Tomatoes: 8.1/10 | Metascore: 6.4/10 | MPAA Rating: Unrated
Plot / Synopsis: A photographer's road trip takes a dark turn when he befriends a reckless couple, plunging him into a nightmarish neo-noir spiral of unpredictable horror.
A past his prime photographer heads out on a road trip across the American Southwest to recapture the magic and success of his previous work. Instead, he finds himself thrust into the dark and chaotic...
14). A Few Good Men (1992) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Score: 7.43/10 | IMDB Rating: 7.7/10 | IMDB Votes: 307,587 | Rotten Tomatoes: 8.4/10 | Metascore: 6.2/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $141,340,178
Plot / Synopsis: Neo military lawyer Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder; they contend they were acting under orders.
Tagline: In the heart of the nation's capital, in a courthouse of the U.S. government, one man will stop at nothing to keep his honor, and one will stop at nothing to find the truth...
15). A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014) (Movie Info + Poster + Trailer)
Read Our A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night ReviewScore: 8.13/10 | IMDB Rating: 6.9/10 | IMDB Votes: 40,209 | Rotten Tomatoes: 9.6/10 | Metascore: 8.1/10 | MPAA Rating: R | Gross: $491,910
Plot / Synopsis: In the Iranian ghost-town Bad City, a place that reeks of death and loneliness, the townspeople are...Tagline: The first Iranian Vampire Western...