Faux-semblants [Dead Ringers]
Release date : 1988
Director : David Cronenberg
Country : Canada 🇨🇦 U.S.A. 🇺🇸
Two identical twins, Beverly and Elliot Mantle, renowned gynecologists, share the same apartment, the same clinic, the same ideas and the same women. One day, a famous actress came to consult them for sterility. The two brothers fall in love with her but if for Elliot she remains a woman among many others, for Beverly she becomes the woman. For the first time the Mantle brothers will think, feel and act differently...
A story of twins (almost Siamese) where Jeremy Irons delivers a breathtaking acting performance alongside Geneviève Bujold, who is always so comfortable when she crosses the Atlantic. Once again in Cronenberg's journey, the human being is caught in his raw corporeality, alone palpable reality accessible to “scientific” understanding. Everything else, that is to say emotions, pain, pleasure, feelings are a priori neglected by the cynical double, the one who speaks in public and comes to reap the fruits of the other's work... The problem is thatthe other, the sensitive one (the crazy one ?), does not understand it that way and the beautiful, mechanical one "sharpened since childhood" complementary and perfect twins in a double entity will irremediably seize up when love arises, until the inevitable "final solution". Professor Cronenberg's lesson in humanity had perhaps never been so irritating... or so right...
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20 Best Thriller Movies Of The 1980s according to their IMDb ratings
Keep scrolling for the ultimate list of the 20 best thriller movies of all time listed according to their IMDb ratings.
The '80s have been known for their biggest cinematic hits. While there were movie releases of all kinds, thriller was the genre of the year. That is precisely why this time we have curated a list of the top 20 thriller movies released in the 1980s that managed to leave the biggest impact. While it is cinematic hits or underrated gems we have carefully curated a list of best mega-hits like those released in the ‘80s. So what are you waiting for? Scroll on for a list of top ‘80s thrillers listed according to their IMDb ratings that made a lasting impression.
The biggest thriller movies in the ‘80s listed according to IMDb ratings:
1. Mississippi Burning (1988)
This 1988 crime drama has just the right blend of mystery and thriller. The movie is directed by Alan Parker and features the best of Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, and Brad Dourif. It is available on Amazon Prime Video.
2. Witness (1985)
Another thriller romance released in the ‘80s is Witness. The movie about a young Amish boy is directed by Peter Weir and features Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Lukas Haas, and Josef Sommer.
3. Blow Out (1981)
This 1981 movie is a blend of crime, drama, and mystery. The movie about a sound recordist is directed by Brian De Palma and features the best of John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, and Dennis Franz.
4. The Salamander (1971)
The comedy-drama titled The Salamander is a story of Pierre and Paul. The movie is helmed by Alain Tanner and features the best of Bulle Ogier, Jean-Luc Bideau, Jacques Denis, and Véronique Alain.
5. Dead Ringers (1988)
This horror thriller drama released in 1988 features a story of twin gynecologists. The movie is led by David Cronenberg and stars the best of actors including Jeremy Irons, Geneviève Bujold, Heidi von Palleske, and Barbara Gordon.
6. Runaway Train (1985)
This action-adventure thriller drama features the story of two escaped convicts and a railway worker. The movie is directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy and features the best of Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, Rebecca De Mornay, and Kyle T. Heffner.
7. No Way Out (1987)
This action, crime, thriller drama features the story of a politician who accidentally kills his mistress. The movie is directed by Roger Donaldson and features the best of Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young, and Will Patton.
8. Sword of Gideon (1986 TV Movie)
The action thriller drama features a story of terrorists in the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre. The movie is directed by Michael Anderson and features the best of Steven Bauer, Michael York, Robert Joy, and Laurent Malet.
9. Deadly Intentions (1985)
This crime drama thriller features the tale of a woman named Katherine and Dr. Charles Raynor who is a tormenting sadist. The movie is directed by Noel Black and features the best of Michael Biehn, Madolyn Smith Osborne, Morgana King, and Jack Kruschen.
10. White Dog (1982)
This thriller horror drama is the story of a trailer and a dog who has been trained to attack black people. The movie is directed by Samuel Fuller and features the best of Kristy McNichol, Christa Lang, Vernon Weddle, and Jameson Parker. It’s available on Amazon Prime Video to stream.
11. Fatal Attraction (1987)
This thriller drama features a tale of a married guy’s one-night stand. The movie is directed by Adrian Lyne and features the best of stars including Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer, and Ellen Latzen.
12. Frantic (1988)
The crime-thriller drama features a tale set in a Paris hotel room. It’s directed by Roman Polanski and features Harrison Ford, Betty Buckley, Emmanuelle Seigner, and Djiby Soumare.
13. Absence of Malice (1981)
Another ‘80 romantic thriller on our list of top 20 thriller movies of all time. The movie is directed by Sydney Pollack and features the best of Paul Newman, Sally Field, Bob Balaban, and Melinda Dillon.
14. Bad Timing: A Sensual Obsession (1980)
This thriller mystery drama features a tale of a Vienna-based psychiatrist and his personal life. The movie is directed by Nicolas Roeg and features the best of Art Garfunkel, Theresa Russell, Harvey Keitel, and Denholm Elliott.
15. Body Double (1984)
This mystery crime drama features the story of a young actor who has been spying on a stunning woman. The movie is directed by Brian De Palma and features the best of Craig Wasson, Melanie Griffith, Gregg Henry, and Deborah Shelton.
16. Dead Calm (1989)
This horror thriller features a tale followed by a tragedy. The movie is directed by Phillip Noyce and stars Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane, and Rod Mullinar.
17. Sea of Love (1989)
This crime mystery drama features the story of a detective who investigates a series of murders. Directed by Harold Becker the movie features the best of Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin, John Goodman, and Michael Rooker. It’s available on Amazon Prime Video to stream.
18. The Ninth Configuration (1980)
This horror-thriller drama follows the story of a former marine. The movie is directed by William Peter Blatty and features the best of Stacy Keach, Scott Wilson, Jason Miller, and Ed Flanders. It is available on Plex to stream.
19. The Stepfather (1987)
This horror thriller features the story of a man who murders his family. The movie is directed by Joseph Ruben and features the best of Terry O'Quinn, Jill Schoelen, Shelley Hack, and Charles Lanyer.
20. Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
This thriller is filled with fantasy and mystery. The story of the movie revolves around a plot where a diabolical circus and a demonic proprietor prey. It’s directed by Jack Clayton and features the best of Jason Robards, Jonathan Pryce, Diane Ladd, and Royal Dano.
The above list of best thrillers released in the ’80s rightly features the top 20 movies released in the 1980s. The list is a collection of only the great thriller movies that also revolve around different genres like comedy, romance, and horror.
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