"Even with the emergence of blockbusters, multi-billion franchises, and feel-good romantic comedies, the thriller genre remained a steadfast force throughout the 1980s decade. From "Die Hard" and "Fatal Attraction" to "Blood Simple" and "Blue Velvet", moviegoers were treated with a chock-full of delectable cinematic offerings to choose from that kept them on the edge of their seats and still hold up today.
To whittle down this list, however, we're digging a little deeper to focus on underseen gems that either bombed at the box office, were initially panned by critics, or simply slipped under the radar at the time of the release but are begging for reappraisal. From an American journalist caught in the crosshairs of an armed conflict in South America to a romantic Euro-sleazefest set in the North Sea — here are ten '80s thrillers that some may have yet to discover at all but should come in handy for when you're in need of an adrenaline rush."
