Action thrillers with horror elements

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I Saw the Devil
Chaser

The Block Island Sound (2020):

It’s a progressive thriller that leans into mystery and horror, building toward a pretty dramatic finale underscored by a haunting score. Some unknown forces on an island start driving a fisherman and his son to the edge, leading to some rather grim consequences... I'd give it a 7/10.

The Neighbor (2016)

So, there's this drug dealer looking to retire next door to a guy who turns out to be a pretty dangerous criminal keeping victims locked up in cages in his basement... It's a solid, unsettling thriller with some horror elements thrown in, probably an 8/10 for me.

The Farm (2018):

A couple driving through the countryside ends up kidnapped and held at this rural "motel," which turns out to be the gateway to a human farm where fertile women are essentially fattened up to serve as breeding stock for milk and... babies. Once they're done being useful, they get dealt with alongside the kidnapped men, who primarily serve as the main meat supply. It’s a grim, unsettling thriller/horror with a pretty unique script; some scenes are definitely tough to sit through, but I'd give it a 7/10.

A Cure for Wellness (2017):

An executive heads out to the American Alps to retrieve his former boss from some "rehab center," not realizing just how deep in the mud he’s gotten, since this place is anything but a clinic—it's actually a front for illegal medical experiments. Mia Goth plays the "young girl" role (and she certainly shows off her assets 🙂 during the assault scene). Even though critics pretty much tore it apart back then because of its perverse themes, it’s actually an excellent thriller/horror that's well worth a watch. I'd give it an 8/10.

The Russian Bride (2018):

A wealthy doctor marries a Bride he met through an online dating agency. 😁 The unfortunate woman moves into a sinister mansion with her daughter, completely unaware of the doctor's true intentions... The movie works quite well until about halfway through, but then they really stumble at the finish line with some illogical plot developments, which lands me at a mediocre 6/10.

The Uninvited (2009)

Shizika is finally being released from the psychiatric facility where she’s been recovering since her family tragedy, only to return home and face a stepmother she holds responsible for everything, though reality turns out to be a bit more complicated than she thinks... It's a thriller/horror with a dramatic twist at the end, giving it a solid 7/10.

driftingcanyon2 said:The Farm (2018):

A couple driving through the countryside ends up kidnapped and held at this rural "motel," which turns out to be the gateway to a human farm where fertile women are essentially fattened up to serve as breeding stock for milk and... babies. Once they're done being useful, they get dealt with alongside the kidnapped men, who primarily serve as the main meat supply. It’s a grim, unsettling thriller/horror with a pretty unique script; some scenes are definitely tough to sit through, but I'd give it a 7/10.

Haven't seen it yet, but I was wondering why those freaks would even bother with kidnapping when they could just raise girls from childhood to keep the farm growing? I guess maybe they'll try that in a sequel or something.

Linda Wood96 said:Haven't seen it yet, but I was wondering why those freaks would even bother with kidnapping when they could just raise girls from childhood to keep the farm growing? I guess maybe they'll try that in a sequel or something.

They don't really have the luxury of "raising" them since babies end up on the menu pretty quickly. 😱 If you actually watched the film, you'd see that scene where a baby gets hit with a hammer right after being weighed on a kitchen scale (fresh "veal").

No Escape (2020)

It’s a failed hybrid of Saw / Hostel set in some quasi-prison in Moscow, featuring a silly script paired with an even sillier ending; the first half drags on, and the kill scenes just don't feel convincing enough, so I'd give it a 5/10. While someone might actually enjoy this, there are far too many flaws, and given the subject matter, they really could have done much better.

Don't Breathe 2 (2021)

As a follow-up to a masterpiece, this one feels pretty disconnected from the original, save for the fact that the lead actor shifts from villain to hero once his "daughter" is snatched by a group of people... It’s a shame because the script is much more predictable and lacks the conviction of the first film, which really could have been handled better, and given how bloody the ending gets, it probably marks the end of the series; I'd give it a realistic 6/10.

I actually really liked the second one. Watched it last night—honestly, the first half was probably even better than the rest...

neonfox65 said:I actually really liked the second one. Watched it last night—honestly, the first half was probably even better than the rest...

Look, let’s be real—the sequel isn't terrible, but I was definitely expecting something much stronger. The script for the first movie worked because the blind guy knew his home inside and out, and he was dealing with amateur burglars. In this one, he’s up against a squad of former special forces guys that even Rambo would struggle with, plus the final showdown happens in territory he doesn't know; in any realistic scenario, he and the dog would have been taken out instantly. That’s really all I can say: the logic here is full of holes. To me, the sequel feels like an insult to the original. You just shouldn't mess with a classic like that.

driftingcanyon2 said:No Escape (2020)

It’s a failed hybrid of Saw / Hostel set in some quasi-prison in Moscow, featuring a silly script paired with an even sillier ending; the first half drags on, and the kill scenes just don't feel convincing enough, so I'd give it a 5/10. While someone might actually enjoy this, there are far too many flaws, and given the subject matter, they really could have done much better.

It’s basically a failed hybrid of Saw / Hostel set in some quasi-prison in Moscow—stupid plot and an even stupider ending. The first half is a total snooze, and the kill scenes just don't feel real... maybe a 5/10. Some people might dig it, but there are way too many holes here, and they really could've done more with this concept.[/I]

Why call it "No Escape" when the movie is actually titled "Follow Me"?🤔

neonfox65 said:It’s basically a failed hybrid of Saw / Hostel set in some quasi-prison in Moscow—stupid plot and an even stupider ending. The first half is a total snooze, and the kill scenes just don't feel real... maybe a 5/10. Some people might dig it, but there are way too many holes here, and they really could've done more with this concept.[/I]

Why call it "No Escape" when the movie is actually titled "Follow Me"?🤔

It seems to have a double title:

I took a look at the details for No Escape, and it’s one of those intense survival thrillers that really sticks with you. It definitely captures that frantic, high-stakes feeling of being caught in a situation that's spiraling out of control.

This is just one more reason to skip this movie entirely. 😁

driftingcanyon2 said:The Neighbor (2016)

So, there's this drug dealer looking to retire next door to a guy who turns out to be a pretty dangerous criminal keeping victims locked up in cages in his basement... It's a solid, unsettling thriller with some horror elements thrown in, probably an 8/10 for me.

So, you've got this drug dealer looking to retire next door to a total psychopath who keeps victims caged up in his basement... It's a solid, creepy thriller with some horror vibes mixed in—I'd give it an 8/10.[/I]

It’s actually the same title as a movie from 2017 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3905764/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_1

Looks pretty good

neonfox65 said:So, you've got this drug dealer looking to retire next door to a total psychopath who keeps victims caged up in his basement... It's a solid, creepy thriller with some horror vibes mixed in—I'd give it an 8/10.[/I]

It’s actually the same title as a movie from 2017 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3905764/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_1

Looks pretty good

The Neighbor from 2016 is actually a pretty solid thriller/horror flick.
The Neighbor from 2017 is more of a drama; I haven't checked that one out since it doesn't really fit what we're discussing here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Neighbor_(2017_film)

driftingcanyon2 said:The Neighbor from 2016 is actually a pretty solid thriller/horror flick.
The Neighbor from 2017 is more of a drama; I haven't checked that one out since it doesn't really fit what we're discussing here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Neighbor_(2017_film)

Talking about THRILLERS here...

And that 2016 version isn't even an American production—I doubt it's any better than the 2017 one anyway...

driftingcanyon2 said:Look, let’s be real—the sequel isn't terrible, but I was definitely expecting something much stronger. The script for the first movie worked because the blind guy knew his home inside and out, and he was dealing with amateur burglars. In this one, he’s up against a squad of former special forces guys that even Rambo would struggle with, plus the final showdown happens in territory he doesn't know; in any realistic scenario, he and the dog would have been taken out instantly. That’s really all I can say: the logic here is full of holes. To me, the sequel feels like an insult to the original. You just shouldn't mess with a classic like that.

For me, the coolest part was that dog—how it got attacked at first, then saved him when things got heated, and finally ended up being all sweet and leading him home to find his daughter🙏 before turning around and taking out the first owner.🙏

Angel Eyes and Shutter Island?