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The 10 Best Period Thrillers, Ranked by Collider

"Who doesn't love a good thriller? These are films that excite and light a fire in audiences' curiosity with nail-biting tales of suspense, tension, and jaw-dropping plot twists. Most tend to favor a contemporary setting, but there are a few notable exceptions that mix the thriller with another one of the most popular movie genres: the period piece. Period thrillers place these gripping stories in fascinating moments from the past, creating an experience that can't be replicated by any other subgenre. the best period thrillers employ their historical context as a potent plot device rather than a simple backdrop. These movies mix the best of these two genres, offering pine-chilling mystery with mirrors of how much (or how little) society has evolved as time has passed. These are the all-time best period thrillers for all those who want the best of both worlds." - collider.com
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The Lighthouse (2019)
The Lighthouse (2019)
2
The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
3
The Handmaiden (2016)
The Handmaiden (2016)
4
Gaslight (1944)
Gaslight (1944)
5
Yojimbo (1961)
Yojimbo (1961)
6
The Prestige (2006)
The Prestige (2006)
7
The Devil's Backbone (2001)
The Devil's Backbone (2001)
8
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
9
Heavenly Creatures (1994)
Heavenly Creatures (1994)
10
The Name of the Rose (1986)
The Name of the Rose (1986)
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