Best Tension Movies

Looking for the best tension movies? These 21 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

The Secret in Their Eyes 2009 ★ 8.0

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 2010 ★ 7.7

A Patch of Blue 1965 ★ 7.6

The Hurt Locker 2008 ★ 7.3

Okkadu 2003 ★ 7.7

Heartbeats 2010 ★ 7.1

3 ½ Minutes, 10 Bullets 2015 ★ 7.3

Abigail's Party 1977 ★ 7.4

Eyes of an Angel 1991 ★ 7.2

Green Room 2016 ★ 6.7

Valiant One 2025 ★ 6.7

Mogambo 1953 ★ 6.4

Firstborn 1984 ★ 6.2

Close Quarters 2019 ★ 5.7

Borrego 2022 ★ 5.9

Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? 1996 ★ 4.8

The Commando 2022 ★ 5.7

Banshee Chapter 2013 ★ 5.6

Mars Needs Women 1968 ★ 3.9

No Good Deed 2002 ★ 5.4

Elevator 2013 ★ 4.9