"Since he burst onto the scene with "Incendies" in 2010, Denis Villeneuve has been a steady, singular presence at the cinema. With now 11 films under his belt and coming off the back of yet another critically acclaimed barn burner at the box office, the Canadian auteur seems to have further established himself as a true master of large-scale spectacle and easily one of the most exciting filmmakers working today.
To celebrate Villeneuve's long-awaited return to theaters this year, we have rounded up 10 thriller movies, listed in no specific order, that the mastermind behind "Prisoners", "Arrival", and "Blade Runner 2049" has spoken highly of over the years. From Oscar-winning masterpieces that influenced his own work to overlooked arthouse gems that deserve a second look, see the complete list below."
