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The 10 Tensest Movies of All Time

"Depending on how a director uses it, a tense situation can elevate a standard moment to a powerful scene. When we think of the portrayal of tension in a movie, we have an idea of what it looks like. Stakes are raised as two characters have a confrontation. The scene in Heat (1995) in which the two main characters finally meet each other immediately comes to mind.
However, this list shows that great examples of tension can be seen across various genres. From romantic comedies to Spaghetti westerns to horror films, tension can appear in unique ways. Although it's mostly likely to be used in a thriller, it isn't limited to one type of film."
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1
My Night at Maud's (1969)
My Night at Maud's (1969)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
2
The Sunset Limited (2011)
The Sunset Limited (2011)
Rotten Tomatoes®   68%
3
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Rotten Tomatoes®   91%
4
The Great Silence (1968)
The Great Silence (1968)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
5
Don't Look Now (1973)
Don't Look Now (1973)
Rotten Tomatoes®   95%
6
The Vanishing (1988)
The Vanishing (1988)
Rotten Tomatoes®   98%
7
The Tenant (1976)
The Tenant (1976)
Rotten Tomatoes®   88%
8
Diabolique (1955)
Diabolique (1955)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
9
Psycho (1960)
Psycho (1960)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
10
The Wages of Fear (1953)
The Wages of Fear (1953)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
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