from director and . After a traumatic event from her past, agrees to her first date in years with the charming and . The upscale, high-rise restaurant seems to be the perfect setting for a romantic evening, but . The stakes are raised when the threats turn into promises of violence against Violet's young son if she doesn't follow the stranger's commands.

There's nothing quite like a contained ; the excitement and suspense that comes along with a thriller is further escalated when . Drop is that kind of genre exercise, elevated by clever implementation of modern technology and some surprisingly effective dramatic beats. If you checked out Drop in theaters and find yourself craving something similar, this is a selection of movies that you're sure to love.

Stu Shepard () is your typical arrogant New York City publicist who always finds a way to talk his way out of trouble. Every day, the married Stu makes a call from the same phone booth to his secret girlfriend. This time, however, () who holds Stu hostage inside the phone booth.

is a benchmark effort when it comes to contained thrillers. Like most movies in this subgenre, yet ripe with potential for thrills—. Farrell is great and Sutherland is a wonderfully sadistic antagonist. At a meek 82 minutes, ; the suspense doesn't let up, and there's a level of grit to it all that keeps the movie engaging.

Tom Selznick () was an up-and-coming pianist who developed stage fright after attempting to play an especially complex piece of music. Five years later, Selznick returns to the stage once again in what will be his comeback performance. Shortly before his performance starts, .

is that makes the most of . It is also one of the first writing credits from new-age Hollywood darling .The screenplay is tight, without a dull moment to be noted. while being a fun genre exercise in its own right. Grand Piano is a strong effort where the thrills are wound as tight as piano wire.

The holidays are the busiest days of the year for airlines and airline security. During the usual chaos of Christmas Eve at LAX, young TSA agent Ethan Kopek () finds himself . With the life of his pregnant girlfriend on the line, Ethan must follow the instructions of a mysterious stranger () on the other end of an earpiece.

smartly realizes that the key to making a good contained thriller is that the audience must care about the fate of its hero. This is a movie that takes time setting up the stakes, and because of that, . While has when it comes to its original films, Carry-On is a sturdy thriller that offers exactly what any viewer would want from a movie of this type.

Family man Cooper () takes his daughter Riley () to a sold-out pop concert. Unbeknownst to them (or any of the other concert-goers), As the police presence around the venue intensifies, one thing is made clear: The Butcher is in attendance.

may not be as easy a sell as any of the other movies on this list—the signature weirdness may catch unfamiliar viewers off guard. Yet, in that Shyamalanian weirdness, . Trap is the type of movie that requires prolonged suspension of disbelief (there's a lot of nonsense here), but if having a good time is your prerogative, .

Set in the bustling city streets of Los Angeles, California, a mastermind bomb-squad technician turned madman, Howard Payne (), arms a public bus with . Enter L.A.P.D. SWAT officer Jack Traven (); a personal history with Payne complicates matters as Traven helps in any way he can to keep the bus moving.

Not only one of the most clever concepts for an action movie, but one of period, is simply a must-watch. Hurtling through the LA streets at over 50 mph, the bus is a 12-ton explosive bullet, and . Supporting the fantastic action sequences is the chemistry of leads Keanu Reeves and ; the pair are dynamite on screen together, making it almost impossible not to cheer their efforts to save the passengers. will never want to get off of.

A gaggle of rich and entitled 20-somethings heads to an isolated manor for a drug and alcohol-fueled hurricane party. They opt to play a murder-mystery game where one of them is assigned to be the killer. . Panic ensues and paranoia sets in as each member of the group realizes that nobody can be trusted.

A cast of formidable young talents and unique visual flair make a fresh and fun modern romp. If sounds appealing to you, . Even if none of those elements sound particularly appealing, it's still worth a spin—the twists are clever and the performances are compelling. Sure, as a result of its attempts at being in tune with modern-day sensibilities (both comedic and political), Bodies Bodies Bodies may soon feel dated, but that doesn't mean it's not an enjoyable time.

Single mother Meg Altman () and her daughter Sarah () move into their new home in New York. The house features some peculiarities, including a panic room and, unbeknownst to the pair, a safe containing a missing fortune. When a trio of burglars breaks into the house looking to steal the money, — the same place the robbers are determined to get into.

One of legendary director 's more underappreciated efforts, is a tight and exquisitely crafted psychological thriller. As one could expect from a director , the tension is ratcheted in exceedingly clever ways, while being crisply captured and brilliantly acted. Even if it's not Fincher's best, it's still well worth a watch, and would even be .

After David Kim's () teenage daughter inexplicably goes missing, an investigation is opened, and a local detective is assigned to the case. When hours turn to days without any meaningful leads being discovered, —the one place that has yet to be searched.

Taking place almost entirely within the confines of a laptop display, is . It's far from a gimmick; this allows for some truly clever and shocking reveals. Despite the rug pulls, Searching doesn't push anything too far or overstay its welcome.

When June's () mother goes missing while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June begins to investigate. Despite being thousands of miles away, . What she finds will lead her down a terrifying rabbit hole laden with secrets.

The spiritual successor to Searching, employs . While it doesn't quite reach the same highs and risks a legacy of just being a lesser Searching, there are still , many of which are genuinely surprising. Missing is at its best when it puts its own spin on the framework that made Searching so effective. It's a solid companion piece and a sturdy piece of genre filmmaking.

Two young Mormon missionaries ( and ) arrive at the household of the friendly and accommodating Mr. Reed () in their effort to spread the word of their faith. Mr. Reed, however, isn't easily swayed, and his kindliness just might be a disguise. .

is at its most effective in the setup. The slow-burn nature allows for some fun and brainy mental dueling. Grant is seemingly in this delightfully creepy role, and Heretic is all the better as a result. It may not totally stick the landing as it jumps the shark on multiple occasions, but .

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