Continuing to give credit to films undeservedly overlooked by audiences. Next up: thrillers of the 1990s.

Compared to horror films, thrillers focus not on bloody scenes but on a oppressive atmosphere and mounting tension, which, together with mysteries and sudden twists, provide an exhilarating viewing experience. The 1990s saw many works in this style, and some of them did not receive the attention they deserved.

Bad Influence (1990)

Curtis Hanson, in addition to the successful The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and The River Wild, made another striking example of the genre that decade, telling the story of a weak-willed office clerk (James Spader) who unfortunately befriends a psychopath (Rob Lowe).

Dead Again (1991)

Also serving as director, Kenneth Branagh played a detective helping a client suffering from memory loss (then-actor's wife Emma Thompson), who claims he was connected to her in a past life, putting them in danger.

Unlawful Entry (1992)

A seemingly trustworthy police officer (Ray Liotta), meeting a married couple through his duties, shows excessive concern for them, and the husband (Kurt Russell) is forced to take extreme measures to save his wife (Madeleine Stowe).

Body Snatchers (1993)

The third film adaptation of Jack Finney's sci-fi novel (the previous ones, released in 1956 and 1978, are considered classics) is the most atypical and accessible project by master of crime dramas Abel Ferrara.

Blink (1994)

In another film with Madeleine Stowe, she plays a blind woman who, shortly after surgery to partially restore her sight, encounters a maniac and remembers him, which the detective protecting her (Aidan Quinn) decides to use.

The Last Supper (1995)

A "black" comedy about a group of young people who invite random strangers home for conversations on various topics and poison anyone who disagrees with their views, continuing until they meet a worthy opponent.

Tesis (1996)

Among Europeans, the genre is perhaps best handled by the Spanish, as exemplified by the somewhat forgotten debut work of Alejandro Amenábar, which analyzes why the public is so drawn to on-screen violence and what can and cannot be shown.

Switchback (1997)

In parallel storylines, a special agent (Dennis Quaid) chases the killer who kidnapped his son, while a young man (Jared Leto) travels through picturesque rural areas with a kind-hearted drifter (Danny Glover).

Vampires (1998)

In the late work of John Carpenter, which clearly falls short of his 1970s and 1980s period, a horror film about a squad of demon hunters pursuing the "prince of darkness" stands out, executed in the director's signature "cheap" but elegant style.

Stir of Echoes (1999)

Based on Richard Matheson's novel, this film about a man who sees ghosts was overshadowed by the simultaneously released The Sixth Sense, yet it captivates thanks to the always charming and convincing Kevin Bacon.