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10 Latest Thriller Movies Released in 2024

Written by Sera Serinda A

Thriller movies often deliver an intense level of excitement, making the audience feel tense, startled, and on edge throughout the storyline. Nevertheless, this genre remains popular among movie fans of all kinds.

Thriller movies are sometimes confused with the horror genre, although they have distinct differences. While horror films primarily aim to scare the audience, thrillers take viewers on an emotional roller coaster, evoking a wider range of feelings.

This time, Showpoiler is here to recommend some must-watch thriller movies for you!

1. Mothers' Instinct

Year 2024
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Cast Jessica Chastain Anne Hathaway
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Mother's Instinct is a Hollywood remake of the 2018 French film adaptation of Barbara Abel's novel of the same name. The film stars two Oscar-winning actresses, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain, who play friends and neighbors with sons of the same age.

Alice, despite living happily with her family, has a history of mental illness, making her very protective of her son, Theo. Celine, on the other hand, is thrilled to be a mother, especially after being diagnosed with a pregnancy disorder. She dotes on her only son, Max.

Alice and Celine share a close friendship, as do their sons. However, their bond is shaken when Max dies after falling from a balcony. Alice notices a change in Celine's attitude and feels their friendship is strained.

From Alice's perspective, Celine seems to be testing her, suspecting her involvement in Max's death. Additionally, Celine's frequent requests to spend time with Theo make Alice feel as though Celine is trying to take her son away. Is Alice's suspicion justified, or is it merely a result of her paranoia?

2. Oddity

Year 2024
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Cast Carolyn Bracken Gwilym Lee
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When her twin sister, Dani, is murdered in a remote country house, Darcy suspects something unusual about her death. Rumor has it that Dani was killed by one of the patients of her husband Ted, a doctor at a nearby mental hospital. Strangely, the suspect is found dead shortly after Dani's murder.

Determined to uncover the truth, Darcy decides to investigate Dani and Ted's home in the village herself. As a blind psychic, Darcy uses various mediums to explore the case spiritually, including a mannequin left behind by her psychic mother.

Darcy's unique investigation methods raise suspicions in Ted's new girlfriend, Yana, who now lives in the house. Will Darcy succeed in revealing the truth behind her sister's death?


3. The Devil's Bath

Year 2024
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Cast Anja Plaschg
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"The Devil's Bath" is a collaborative film between Austria and Germany set in 1750 Austria, based on Kathy Stuart's historical research into the phenomenon of suicide by proxy, where perpetrators killed children to ensure their own execution. This practice was common in Central Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries.

The story follows Agnes (Anja Plaschg), a young woman who begins a new life by marrying Wolf (David Scheid). However, her hopes for a happy marriage are dashed by her controlling mother-in-law and Wolf's indifference.

Feeling burdened and isolated, Agnes becomes increasingly trapped and lonely. This despair leads her to dark thoughts, ultimately convincing her that violence is the only escape from her dire situation.

A few years ago, a shark named Lilith killed all of Sophia's fellow marine biologists during a research expedition. This traumatic event caused Sophia to abandon her studies of sharks and climate change. However, in the summer of 2024, she must confront her nightmare once again.

As Paris hosts the World Triathlon Championships on the Seine River for the first time, Sophia learns from Mika, a young activist, that a large shark is swimming in the Seine. If the shark is not dealt with, the swimmers participating in the competition could become its prey.

To stop this dangerous situation, Sophia teams up with Mika and Adil, the commander of the river police. Together, they work to locate the shark and attempt various methods to neutralize the threat.

Under Paris stands out not only for its thrilling shark-related storyline but also for the important moral message it conveys. The film highlights the significance of keeping nature free from pollution to maintain a balanced ecosystem and protect human lives.

5. The Strangers: Chapter 1

Year 2024
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Cast Madelaine Petsch Froy Gutierrez
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Maya (Madelaine Petsch) and Ryan (Froy Gutierrez) are a couple. To celebrate their 5th anniversary, they go on a road trip across the country. They have a great time traveling, enjoying new places, and trying new things.

After a long drive, their car suddenly breaks down, forcing them to spend the night in a rented house. This decision turns out to be a mistake. They are terrorized by three mysterious men wearing masks. Looking terrifying and dangerous, Maya is scared while Ryan tries to find a way to escape.

Unfortunately, the three masked men manage to trap Maya and Ryan in the house, turning them into mice in a trap. The terrifying game begins as the masked men start attacking Maya and Ryan. Not staying silent, the couple fights back to survive.

In this movie, veteran Hollywood actor J.K. Simmons delivers a chilling performance as a psychopath and serial killer who kills his victims without any apparent motive. Horrifying, isn't it?

The story centers on Miranda (Isabella Anaya), a teenager who suffers from panic attacks. Her mother, Jenny (Fernanda Urrejola), has recently remarried Eddie (Allen Leech), and they are trying to blend their new family, especially since Jenny is pregnant.

To strengthen his bond with Miranda, Eddie takes her to a store to buy a new baby basket. During a brief stop on the way, they encounter a strange man who suddenly points a gun at them. Eddie is shot and tells Miranda to run away.

Miranda is forced to flee into the Montana forest, with the psychopath in pursuit. As he tracks her through the woods, Miranda must confront her own fears and panic attacks. Will she be able to save herself from the psychopath?

Combining elements of horror, thriller, and family drama, this movie is written and produced by Michael Sparaga, talking about environmental issues. The story centers on a family's heated argument after the parents decide to join a government program.

The program was created to deal with the extreme weather that hit the world by euthanizing volunteers. When former news anchor Charles York and his wife, Dawn Kim, announced that they had signed up for the program, their four children were shocked.

The conflict comes to a head when Dawn suddenly changes her mind and leaves home. Now, in addition to Charles, one more volunteer was needed from their family as the government wanted two corpses from each family as per the agreement made.

This situation makes Charles' children turn on each other, not wanting to be the next victim sacrificed in this controversial program.

If we're used to seeing vampires in films as dangerous adults, we're now introduced to a new concept: a vampire who looks like a cute little girl. But don’t be fooled—she is extremely deadly. This vampire, Abigail, is featured in the film "Abigail."

This movie is inspired by "Dracula's Daughter" (1936) and tells the story of Abigail (Alisha Weir), a girl from a rich family. After finishing her ballet classes, she is kidnapped by criminals who demand a $50 million ransom.

While waiting for the ransom, the kidnappers keep an eye on Abigail. But they soon find out that she is no ordinary girl—she is a vampire with deadly abilities. Now, the tables have turned, and the kidnappers are the ones being hunted by Abigail. How will they escape her?

Arcadian is a post-apocalyptic movie set in a future where Earth has been overrun by monsters, leaving only a few human survivors. Among them are a single father, Paul (Nicholas Cage), and his twin sons, Thomas and Joseph (both played by Jaeden Martell).

During the day, they live a quiet life on their ranch, but at night, they must be vigilant as monsters roam freely. One evening, Thomas doesn't return home, causing Paul great concern. Determined to find his son, Paul sets out despite the dangers.

After battling monsters and being badly injured, Paul eventually finds Thomas unharmed. However, Paul's condition becomes critical as the monsters begin to breach their shelter. Now, only his twin sons can be relied on to ensure their survival.

If you suffer from arachnophobia or a fear of spiders, this film is not for you! The story revolves around a spider that mysteriously appears and begins to spread terror in an apartment, eventually affecting the surrounding area.

A 12-year-old girl named Charlotte (Alyla Browne) discovers the spider from a strange glowing object that lands in her family's apartment. Her curiosity gives her the courage to take care of the mysterious spider and name it Sting.

It turns out that Sting is not just any spider. This terrifying creature is a ferocious killer species with the intelligence to lure its prey. Realizing how dangerous Sting is, Charlotte and her stepfather, Ethan (Ryan Corr), try to kill the spider, unaware that other spider eggs are beginning to hatch. Be sure to watch the full story!

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