Spanish cinema has produced some of the most gripping and thrilling films. Here’s a list of the top 15 Spanish thriller movies that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
1. The Invisible Guest (2016)
Directed by: Oriol Paulo
Storyline: A young businessman wakes up in a locked hotel room with his murdered lover. He hires a prestigious lawyer to build his defense before he is taken to jail.
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2. Wild Tales (2014)
Directed by: Damian Szifron
Storyline: A collection of six short stories that explore the extremes of human behavior, focusing on people in distress.
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3. The Body (2012)
Directed by: Oriol Paulo
Storyline: A woman’s body disappears mysteriously from the morgue, leading a police inspector and the widower to investigate.
4. The Hidden Face (2011)
Directed by: Andres Baiz
Storyline: A Spanish orchestra conductor deals with the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend.
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5. The Others (2001)
Directed by: Alejandro Amenábar
Storyline: Grace lives in a dark house with her two light-sensitive children and begins to suspect it is haunted.
6. Timecrimes (2007)
Directed by: Nacho Vigalondo
Storyline: A man accidentally travels back in time and faces unforeseen consequences.
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7. The Corpse of Anna Fritz (2015)
Directed by: Hector Hernandez Vicens
Storyline: The body of a famous actress is found, leading to unexpected and disturbing events in the hospital.
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8. The Skin I Live In (2011)
Directed by: Pedro Almodovar
Storyline: A plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin and uses a mysterious woman as his guinea pig.
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9. At the End of the Tunnel (2016)
Directed by: Rodrigo Grande
Storyline: A paraplegic computer engineer hears noises of bank robbers while working in his basement.
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10. Cell 211 (2009)
Directed by: Daniel Monzon
Storyline: A young guard poses as an inmate during a prison riot to survive.
11. Fermat’s Room (2007)
Directed by: Rodrigo Sopena, Luis Piedrahita
Storyline: Four mathematicians are trapped in a shrinking room and must solve puzzles to escape.
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12. Sleep Tight (2011)
Directed by: Jaume Balaguero
Storyline: An unhappy concierge maintains a peculiar relationship with the residents of an upper-class apartment building.
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13. The Platform (2019)
Directed by: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
Storyline: In a vertical prison, inmates on each level fight for survival as a platform with food descends.
14. Retribution (2015)
Directed by: Dani de la Torre
Storyline: A banking executive must gather a large sum of money to prevent a bomb from exploding in his car with his children.
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15. Mirage (2018)
Directed by: Oriol Paulo
Storyline: During a mysterious thunderstorm, a young mother saves a life, triggering unexpected consequences.
These Spanish thrillers are a must-watch for any thriller enthusiast. They offer a mix of suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists that will leave you enthralled.
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