Are you a fan of films that are able to tickle your nerves and keep you in suspense until the last episode? Are you ready for an unexpected denouement that can turn everything upside down? Then we present to your attention European films and European series (thrillers, detectives, crime) of recent years, recognized by the audience as the best.
The killer among us
A company of five friends rents an apartment to spend time with lovers there. They agree on the order of visits and carefully hide their plans from others. But the danger of exposure arises at a time when friends find the girl’s corpse in the apartment. Now they remember the details of last night and understand that the killer is one of them ...
“Loft” is a remake of the original tape of 2008. The picture did not bring the creators of box office success, but got into the best European thrillers for receiving admired reviews. Viewers admitted that until the last moment they could not solve the killer.
Detective story
Inspector Vogel, specializing in the search for serial killers, goes to a quiet alpine town where a 16-year-old resident recently disappeared. The detective and the psychiatrist helping him in the investigation have no evidence. The two best professionals in their field will have to make inquiries about the town itself, its local residents and rites ...
The co-production of Germany, Italy and France, “Girl in the Fog,” which deservedly falls into the category of “Best European thriller detectives,” captivated the audience with its atmosphere. The director perfectly conveyed cold tones, constant fog and almost deserted streets, creating a corresponding mood of the approaching danger. The mystery that goes through the whole story is sure to be revealed at the end.
To Russia for adventure
In search of interesting discoveries, the couple goes by train from Beijing to Moscow. On the way, they meet another pair of young people who, in fact, are not who they say they are. Newly made fellow travelers diversify the journey with intrigue, deception and ... murder.
Can European thrillers like Trans-Siberian Express leave you indifferent? Definitely not! The famously twisted plot, intrigue to the final scenes, an unexpected ending - these are the main components of the film, which create a unique atmosphere when viewing the tape. The audience appreciated the fact that the creators were not afraid to show the beauty of Russia as it is.
Hunter vs. Victim
The 2016 Spanish thriller “Invisible Guest” can be deservedly included in the exciting European thrillers, because you will enjoy it from watching it. The plot revolves around a young and successful businessman who is accused of killing his mistress. Hiding from public guarantee and saving his own reputation, the hero turns to the best lawyer for help, but in order to develop the right defense strategy, he will first have to find out the whole truth.
Most viewers called this film an “unpredictably bewitching rally”, noting the acting. So, the favorite of youth dramas, Mario Casas, moved away from the image of a sex symbol and played a frightened, but firmly tuned young man.
Dangerous offer
Virgil Oldman is not just a successful owner of the auction house, but also a cunning businessman, turning various scams. It seemed that what could be unusual in a simple request of a young woman - to sell family jewelry? But it is this request that opens the door to a new world full of ancient mysteries ...
The peculiarity of this picture is that you can personally see both copies and real paintings of great artists. “The best offer” can be included in the list of European thrillers recommended for viewing, thanks to the numerous positive feedback from the audience. They noted that viewing arouses excitement, and even a hunting instinct that literally holds the screen to the final scenes. The original plot, intrigue and unexpected ending remain the main advantages of the film.
Subconscious Games
The picture, which will be discussed later, will appeal to all lovers of psychology and those who are at least a little versed in the complex structure of the human brain.
Simon works in an auction house. Once he becomes the object of an attack by a group of bandits led by Frankie and comes to his senses, not remembering what happened. Left without a trophy, Frankie hires a hypnotist woman to seduce Simon and find out where he hid the picture that Frankie should have got. The development of events is gaining rapid momentum, confusing the viewer with the hero’s memories, love affairs and, finally, the key to the secret ...
Can Trans be included in the Best Thriller category? The European film produced in France and England (2013 release) received rave reviews from the audience. He also drew attention to the original soundtrack, keeping in tension throughout the tape.
The flip side of the truth
The main character learns from her mother that she has a brother whom she has never seen for the reason that he is convicted of murder and is in a psychiatric hospital. The young woman decides to meet him, and at the same time she learns the family secrets of the past.
Having learned the truth, the heroine of the Dutch film “Daylight,” which we undoubtedly include in the best European thrillers of the last decade, will have to live with awareness of the changes. Viewers note that the finale is similar to a assembled puzzle, in which all disparate events are combined into a single understandable mosaic. The picture provokes the viewer to think about whether it is worth telling the truth at times, because it can seriously hurt.
Where love leads
Belen recently met the famous conductor Adrian, but another girl stood in the way of their happiness. To check on her beloved, Belen, at the insistence of a friend, steps over the threshold of the bunker - a secret house located in the walls of the house where Adrian, the unsuspecting one, lives. The main character soon realizes that her suspicions were in vain. But from now on, she cannot get out of the bunker, because she closed herself there ...
European thrillers like Bunker (2011) are literally breathtaking to watch from the first shots. As a spectator, you have to live the life of the main character locked up and look at the world around her through her eyes. Will she ever get out? Will he understand that the game started was not worth the candle? And finally, is she alone in a locked space? “Bunker” is one of the best thrillers of the year in Spain.
European TV series: thrillers, detectives, crime
Do not assume that only full-length films are able to interest the viewer. Series in which the plot extends over several episodes (and sometimes seasons) may well compete with single-episode films. Which of them are recognized as the best?
A fresh creation of a joint production of France and Sweden called “Lawyer” will attract the attention of fans of crime drama. Frank Nordling is incredibly successful and is considered a true professional in law. By coincidence, he will become an attorney for one dangerous criminal authority. Whose side will the protagonist take in the end?
The British project “And There Was No One” tells the story of eight people who are not familiar with each other, who find themselves in a chic mansion on the island as guests for a dinner party. It turns out that the absent owners of the house prepared for each of the guests a punishment for a crime once committed ... The screens of the first season were successfully shown on the screens, now the issue of filming the sequel is being decided.
It would be a mistake not to include in the best European series-thrillers the German TV series of 2018 “Darkness”. Its plot is built around several families. They all live a measured life in a small town. Calmness changes to horror when small children disappear and parents sound a serious alarm. In addition, terrible secrets of the past come up ...
What other best European series (thrillers, detectives, crime) may be interesting to viewers?
- “Zone” (Spain). The protagonist miraculously survived the explosion at the nuclear power plant, and is now forced to investigate the terrible killings that took place there.
- “Plague” (Spain). The middle of the 16th century. Not only the disease kills the lives of local residents, but also an unknown killer. The main character, who expects the Inquisition, must find the criminal in order to be pardoned.
- “Pact” (Poland). The main character, a journalist, is investigating financial fraud and recognizes his brother among the main suspects. He is increasingly plunging into the true life of the country's political community.