The Fast and Furious franchise has proven that a good racing movie can provide plenty of great rewatch value. Features like Christian Bale’s Ford vs. Ferrari, Jason Statham‘s Death Race, Asif Kapadia’s Senna, Chris Hemsworth’s Rush, Tom Cruise’s Days of Thunder, and many more are a testament to the fact that the audience is always in for a ride when the characters are compelling, and the environment is immersive.

Last year, Brad Pitt and director Joseph Kosinski’s F1 saw success executing the same tropes while providing a highly immersive experience thanks to IMAX screens and Hans Zimmer‘s compelling soundtrack. Not only did the sports drama become a commercial success by earning $634 million worldwide, but it also received critical acclaim, earning nominations and winning multiple awards at the Oscars, the Critics’ Choice Awards, and the British Academy Film Awards.

But before F1 created a wave, an underrated racing movie moved the needle with its cinematography and story. Neill Blomkamp’s 2023 biographical sports epic and loose video game adaptation, Gran Turismo, seamlessly blended an underdog story with a high-octane racing dream. Starring Archie Madekwe as real-life racer Jann Mardenborough, who successfully transitioned from playing Gran Turismo to racing on track. Playing Jann’s cynical, tough-love trainer is Stranger Things icon and MCU star David Harbour.

Based on real-life events, we follow a working-class teenager, Jann, who spends his days mastering the Gran Turismo driving simulator. Things take a turn when he enters the GT Academy, a real-world marketing contest created by Nissan and PlayStation to turn the world’s best virtual gamers into actual, track-certified professional race car drivers.

Gran Turismo Has Brilliant Visuals

Though underrated, the feature is loved for its compelling performances by Madekwe, Harbour, and Orlando Bloom as Danny, an idealistic, fast-talking Nissan Motorsports marketing executive who conceptualizes the GT Academy. Blomkamp brought a highly kinetic, visceral energy to the racing sequences by employing video game aesthetics, like vehicle customization graphics, and specific camera angles over real-life race tracks. The visuals, combined with high-octane races and seamless execution, make the movie a great watch and very easy to understand even for casual onlookers. It greatly divided its audiences on Rotten Tomatoes: critics gave it a 65% rating, whereas audiences gave it a near-perfect 98% rating. Nonetheless, the feature was a moderate commercial success, earning $122 million on a modest $60 million budget. For audiences who’d like to check out the film for the first time or revisit it, the time is right as Gran Turismo is coming to HBO Max on June 1.

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West Wilson revealed that he and Amanda Batula are “doing our best” to have a normal relationship amid the Summer House drama.

“Going out in public is kind of scary,” West, 31, admitted during the Monday, May 25, episode of his “Show Me Something” podcast. “There have been so many f***ing stupid f***ing posts on the internet. Once it got to AI ones and s***, I was like, ‘OK, let’s talk about these.’”

West addressed one rumor that Amanda, 34, is “wearing all my clothes.” He went item by item, shutting down the speculation that Amanda had on West’s striped shirt in one now-viral image.

“People do wear striped shirts,” he said. “People just post anything, and it works. A lot of people have been like, ‘She wears your clothes all the time.’ We actually do dress the same.”

West also denied internet speculation that Amanda has been wearing wigs during their public outings.

Amanda and West confirmed in late March that they are more than friends after weeks of rumors. Their budding romance came after Amanda’s separation from fellow Summer House star Kyle Cooke. Amanda was also best friends with Ciara Miller, who dated West in 2023.

During Monday’s podcast, West also denied a social media post claiming that he was discussing getting a Tom Sandoval redemption arc going forward.

“Knowing all my friends that I have a group chat with, they don’t know who the f*** Tom Sandoval is,” he said. “That is not what we talk about in our f***ing group text.”

West added, “It’s not that crazy, it’s just, like, someone made up that they are in a group chat with me.”

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West also addressed the rumor that he hooked up with Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Jenn Fessler, which went viral earlier this month after Ciara shared the claims on social media.

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“Jenn was pissed. Jenn made a video being like, ‘West is so nice. He’s not trying to hurt anyone, blah blah blah blah blah,’” he said. “I don’t think [Ciara would] make it up, but I’m sure she believes it. That’s a crazy thing to just post.”

Jenn has continued to vehemently deny that anything happened between her and West.

“In all seriousness, and while I can’t help but be a little flattered, it is not nice nor is it OK to post something categorically untrue and defamatory on social media,” she shared via Instagram on May 9. “Regardless of whatever rumors or apparent ‘evidence’ led you to that conclusion, that is the definition of libel.”

The broad versatility and nail-biting tension of the thriller have helped it become one of the most acclaimed and celebrated genres in film history. Several of the greatest films of all time are a part of this timeless genre, ranging from classic films like Psycho to recent masterpieces like Parasite. However, the inherent greatness of the thriller genre goes well beyond the confines of the most recognizable films. Indeed, many truly praiseworthy thrillers have been largely forgotten by the majority of people.

Whether it’s films that were initially celebrated but have become less accessible in the digital era or those that were overlooked since their initial release, there are many ways a thriller of genuine, well-crafted quality can end up forgotten by modern audiences. One can only hope that, through a list like this and continued conversation about the strengths of these films, their notoriety can spread by word of mouth, and they can become as notable and recognizable as they deserve to be.

‘Emergency’ (2022)

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Emergency is a clear example of how to translate the classic college coming-of-age film into an effective comedic thriller, not holding back in terms of either its comedy or some extremely dark, heavy themes. The film is rife with social commentary and importance to the modern day, following a trio of college students tasked with weighing the pros and cons of calling the police when they find a mysterious, unconscious, white teenage girl in their living room.

While it certainly has its moments of fun poking at the absurdity of this classic college comedy concept, it doesn’t take long before the gravitas and impact of this previously silly concept latch onto the characters and add tension to the film. It takes a step back from the goofiness of Hollywood plots and tackles this story from a more grounded, bleak reality. While it received a positive reception when it premiered at Sundance in 2022, its lukewarm debut on Amazon Prime Video held back its potential as a true icon of 2020s thrillers.

‘New Jack City’ (1991)

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New Jack City is simply a victim of overwhelming competition when it comes to telling stories of African American gangsters and underground crime of the modern age. Its dynamic story and memorable characters were massively acclaimed when it debuted at Sundance, even more so when it was released only a few months later in March and made a box-office killing on its relatively small budget. It has a sleek style that gives it an edge even among other crime thrillers of the ’90s.

However, when people think back on Black-directed crime movies from 1991, New Jack City always comes in 2nd place to John Singleton‘s masterpiece, Boyz n the Hood, which was released only a few months later in July. This constant point of comparison has largely impacted the film’s legacy and strengths in the decades since its release. Nowadays, New Jack City is sadly only really remembered as the film that features the iconic meme of Wesley Snipes crying while pointing a gun.

‘The Stanford Prison Experiment’ (2015)

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Adapting the grueling reality of one of the most sickening and controversial psychological experiments ever conducted, The Stanford Prison Experiment was always going to be a painful and uncomfortable watch. However, the unrelenting levels that the film reaches in order to accurately portray the painful experiences of these students make it such a difficult watch; in some ways, it even halted its legacy beyond initial viewings.

A great, challenging thriller can find great success, and while The Stanford Prison Experiment is certainly worthy of praise and notoriety, it’s not polished enough to warrant multiple watches, and its relentless cruelty makes it an even tougher sell. Its usage of some poorly aged stars at its center, like Ezra Miller, has only further diluted its potential to be truly appreciated in the modern age, even if it stands as the definitive portrayal of this important moment in psychological history.

‘Operation Avalanche’ (2016)

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Director Matt Johnson has been on an absolute roll lately with critically acclaimed fan-favorites like BlackBerry and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, as well as exciting upcoming releases like Tony. However, long before his recent explosion in cinematic popularity, he was defying notions and actively breaking rules to bring to life a striking portrayal of conspiracy and its consequences in Operation Avalanche. The film sees a group of undercover CIA agents in 1967 forging a plan to fake the moon landing after realizing they won’t make it to the moon in time.

While the film saw some recent discourse and discussion due to its premise being loosely copied by the box-office bomb Fly Me to the Moon a few years back, it massively does a disservice to the symbolic brilliance and compelling thrills that Johnson creates in Operation Avalanche. So many other thrillers are quick to glorify and draw excitement at the concepts of conspiracy and government secrets, and while Operation Avalanche begins with such enthusiasm, it eventually becomes a harrowing story of dread as all loose ends are inevitably tied up.

‘D.O.A.’ (1988)

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Placing the main character on a looming clock and racing against time is one of the quickest ways to continuously ramp up tension and raise stakes over the course of the film, a prospect expertly utilized by forgotten ’80s thriller D.O.A. The film sees Dennis Quaid as a college professor who finds himself at the center of various murders. His quest for the culprit becomes a race against time when he is given a deadly poison with only 24 hours to get the antidote.

Between the overarching mystery of the entire night, the wild chaos and tension of the poison coursing through the protagonist’s body, and a great supporting performance from Meg Ryan, D.O.A. delivers exactly what one wants out of an ’80s mystery thriller. Sadly, reception to the film from critics and audiences of the era was largely middling, despite its insightful and self-aware execution of classic noir themes and mystery thriller conventions.

‘White Dog’ (1982)

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One of the inherent difficulties of an ever-growing appreciation towards dynamic and difficult themes is that a well-crafted film can take decades before being truly appreciated. It’s exactly what hindered White Dog from being celebrated as the powerful horror thriller melodrama that it is. The film follows a Black dog trainer attempting to retrain a stray dog that has been trained specifically to attack Black people.

The painful and uncomfortable exploration of racism and its disheartening impact on one’s perception made White Dog wildly controversial, with a string of negative press coverage causing many to believe that the film itself was racist, leading to Paramount shelving the theatrical release, limiting the film’s availability, as it wouldn’t get a true home video release until December 2008, thanks to the Criterion Collection. While people are now beginning to witness its greatness, it’s still massively niche as far as ’80s horror thrillers are concerned.

‘Yes, Madam!’ (1986)

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Michelle Yeoh‘s first leading role, which helped establish her strengths as an icon of the action thriller genre, was Yes, Madam, which has largely been forgotten by audiences aside from its relation and importance to Yeoh’s early career. However, the film has so many exceptional strengths that go beyond the all-star lead performance from Yeoh. Its entertaining story of thievery, tension, and underground crime that makes it an absolute blast that has aged gracefully to the modern age of action thrillers.

The martial arts film may have 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, but outside the highly dedicated die-hard fans of the kung fu genre, many thriller fans are completely unaware of the brilliance of this all-time classic. The film follows a duo of unlucky thieves breaking into the hotel room of a recently murdered man, stealing his passport, and unknowingly also stealing a hidden microfilm desired by a powerful triad crime boss.

‘The Butcher’ (1970)

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Thrillers, as a genre, are already subject to more striking and polarizing stories compared to other genres. Thus, the prospect of international thrillers that don’t have to adhere to Hollywood guidelines often results in more unrestrained and dynamic filmmaking. One of the most exceptional examples of such is the French psychological thriller The Butcher, which follows a butcher falling in love with a school teacher while a murder spree shakes their town.

There’s an inherent brilliance to The Butcher in how it approaches tension and uneasiness with its storytelling and filmmaking, setting the stage for unnerving distrust even when the truth doesn’t require such worrying. It stands as an insightful and effective reflection on trust and acceptance of the world’s cruelty, making it a hidden gem of a French film that deserves far more appreciation in the modern era.

‘Bullet Ballet’ (1998)

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Bullet Ballet has the kind of wild, immediately striking concept that hooks the audience from the first scene and has them latching onto the dynamics and psyches of its intricate characters. The wild Japanese crime thriller follows a depressed man who, after his girlfriend commits suicide, finds himself caught up in an ongoing gang struggle while he attempts to retrieve a gun so that he can end his life. The film utilizes exceptional imagery and painful emotional moments to create an unrestrained masterclass of independent cinema that feels massively ahead of its time.

It’s an absolutely brutal story that makes every second in its relatively short runtime feel impactful, culminating in an extremely memorable ending that forever sticks in the minds of the audience. The film has been an underrated gem for many years, although it has slowly been garnering more appreciation and interest through word of mouth in the social media era, combined with the notoriety of director Shinya Tsukamoto‘s previous works, Tetsuo the Iron Man and Tokyo Fist.

‘Avengement’ (2019)

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While people may not immediately recognize his name, Scott Adkins has been having an exceptional run with his talent in action thrillers, with his work in John Wick: Chapter 4 and The Rip being highly entertaining and show-stealing. Avengement is a massively underrated action thriller that expertly utilizes Adkin’s strengths in a raw, unrelenting story of carnage and revenge. The film sees Adkins as a criminal who, after escaping prison, returns to his old stomping ground to take revenge on the people who put him in prison and transformed him into a ruthless killer.

Avengement stands out from other action revenge thrillers because of the raw brutality on display, not shying away from some absolutely guttural and ruthless violence and action. It does a great job of building up its lead character as a raw, destructive force, not afraid to fight dirty and perform underhanded tactics in order to achieve his goals.

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May 24, 2019

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Chrissy Teigen narrowly missed a wardrobe malfunction while attending the 2026 American Music Awards on Monday, May 25.

Teigen, 40, was accompanied by her husband while walking the red carpet in a bright orange gown on Monday. When she stopped to pose for photos, the heel of Teigen’s shoe got caught in her beaded dress.

Legend, 47, was quick to jump into action, attempting to detangle his wife’s foot from her dress. At one point, another woman stepped in to help, too. They finally got Teigen’s heel detached, but not before a few beads fell off the dress. They could be seen on the carpet as Teigen and Legend continued to pose for photos.

Despite the mishap, both Teigen and Legend were all smiles as the night continued.

Teigen attended Monday’s awards ceremony alongside her husband, who took the stage to present Karol G with the International Artist Award of Excellence.

“What a pleasure to be back here at the American Music Awards to present this very special award, the International Artist of Excellence Award,” Legend told the crowd. “This is a rare and high honor that’s gone to some of the most iconic superstars of our times. Global sensations who have made music history and changed culture worldwide.”

Legend told the crowd that he thinks “the world” of Karol, 35.

“There are artists who make hits and then there are artists who make history. Just last month, she became the first Latino artist in history to ever headline Coachella,” he continued. “This summer, she launches the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour, selling two million tickets in four days and expanding from 39 to 63 stadium shows worldwide. That’s not just a fan base, that’s a movement.”

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Legend noted that it was “an honor” to present Karol with the award on Monday.

“What an honor, John, that you gave me this award. It’s legend. This is going to be a legend moment in my career for sure,” she said when accepting the award. “I feel very, very grateful. First of all, thank you, God. He allows me to live the most incredible, amazing experience in my life. I want to say that more than anything, this career has given me the most important thing in my life: purpose.”

Karol continued, “I found purpose through my music. I’m just happy that I can perform a song, and I can say things in my songs that become a voice for a lot of people. A healing place, a safe place, and I just think that my life is meaningful because of my music and to help others through it.”

We’ve had plenty of updates from Alan Ritchson on Reacher, with Prime Video‘s biggest and loudest show constantly in the news and always a discussion point. But the long-awaited spin-off, Neagley, seems to have vanished from the news cycle. However, nearly a year after the series wrapped, we’re finally being given an update. And the good news is, this time, it’s positive.

Maria Sten, who plays Neagley in Reacher, has shared that news on the Prime Video spin-off is “getting closer.” It’s been a quiet year, because Neagley wrapped filming on its first season in the summer of 2025, but with no news, it’s left fans waiting for a release date or a first proper look at the series. While Prime Video hasn’t officially confirmed when the show will premiere yet, Sten made it clear that more information is on the way. Writing on Instagram, Sten told fans:

“I know you guys are asking about ‘Neagley.’ We are getting closer, I promise! More info to come… thank you for your patience, it means so much to us that you are still excited. And I may be biased, but it’s be worth the wait, cause we’re taking stuff to a whole new level and it’s KILLER. know what I mean? ;)”

It’s obviously not a full release date or anything, but at least we’ve got some encouraging signs. The show’s been sitting in that vault labelled “it exists, nobody has seen it”, and that’s been slightly odd especially since Reacher Season 4 has filmed and wrapped in that time as well. Prime Video also recently renewed Reacher for a fifth season, so it isn’t going anywhere, but the big question was: will Neagley get her own moment soon? That update at least suggests the answer might well be yes.

Is ‘Neagley’ Still Happening?

The spin-off has been in discussion for a while, but Sten previously said she didn’t fully believe it was happening until things became concrete. Speaking with Collider earlier in 2025, she explained that Hollywood is full of rumors and “maybe this could happen” talk, so she didn’t put too much weight on the idea at first. According to Sten, the conversation became more real after Season 2 and heading into Season 3 of Reacher, before the show was officially greenlit in October. According to Sten, the series will explore both the professional and personal sides of the character. She said:

“Neagley has a lot going on in her life. She has a history, and she has a life lived. She has some quite severe personal issues of her own that she’s grappling with. We just get to know her better and see her grapple with these issues.”

Reacher is streaming now on Prime Video.

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February 3, 2022

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Meghan Markle continues to share more details about her family despite the alleged double-standard drama.

The Duchess of Sussex became a member of the British Royal Family when she tied the knot to Prince Harry in 2018. They officially stepped down from their royal duties in 2020 amid allegations of racism and a lack of support.

Since their exit, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have become estranged from the Royal Family. A source close to the former actress recently claimed she and Harry believe they are being judged unfairly, unlike Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Meghan recently promoted her As Ever brand’s fruit spread trio with a heartwarming video on Instagram. The clip captured the Duchess in a kitchen, wearing a white apron, as she revealed her family’s favorite jam flavor.

“Everyone in my family has a different favorite. My husband loves the raspberry,” Meghan began before referring to her kids with cute nicknames. “Lil loves the strawberry. Arch likes both. And I like the marmalade,” she said, referencing Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie.

The post’s caption offered more information about the jams in question, explaining that the fruit spread trio was “inspired by the jams Meghan has created in her own kitchen and shared over the years.” The three flavors, raspberry, orange marmalade, and strawberry, are going for $36 on Meghan’s website.

The Duchess Of Sussex Is Reportedly ‘Frustrated’ By Unfair Treatment

Meghan’s nickname slip comes days after she made waves for allegedly feeling “frustrated” by the way people judged her. The Blast covered the story, reporting that a source close to the entrepreneur claimed she disliked the double-standard treatment she and her husband received.

Meghan and Harry reportedly felt like they were “constantly being judged by a completely different rulebook,” unlike Prince William and Kate. “No matter what she does, Kate will be the golden girl, and she will be the villain,” the source argued, noting that these feelings intensified following a recent backlash.

Kate and William had celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary with cute family photos, and even honored their daughter Charlotte on her 11th birthday with cute pictures of the princess. Fans and the media ate the posts up with praise, but their reactions were negative when Meghan dropped a similar post.

The Entrepreneur Reportedly Doesn’t Understand The Double Standard Treatment

When Meghan shared pictures of her son, Archie, in honor of his seventh birthday, she reportedly received backlash for “pimping” her children. Critics accused the mother of two of using her kids to stay relevant, a claim the source argued was double-standard treatment.

The source pointed out that Kate and William were “clearly using their children as part of the royal image and the branding of the family.” However, no one saw a problem with their actions, but immediately changed tune when Harry and Meghan tried to do the same.

The source also alleged that Kate and Meghan did not have the best relationship when the latter first joined the Royal Family. They reportedly clashed in the days leading to Meghan and Harry’s wedding over the bridesmaids’ dress, with the source adding that Kate was the more favored of the two wives.

The Duchess Shared Glimpses Of Her Family’s Trip To Disneyland

Days before the source’s claims, The Blast shared that Meghan had given her Instagram followers a rare view of her family’s Disneyland trip. She dropped multiple pictures from the outing, which captured her, her husband, her kids, and her mother.

The group looked happy in the snaps Meghan shared, showing them on rides and meeting some of Disney’s most popular characters like Mickey Mouse and Cinderella. A source revealed the trip was more than a fun getaway, as it doubled as a birthday celebration for the kids.

Additionally, the trip “was a special way to extend Mother’s Day for Meghan and her mom.” Disneyland has a special place in the Sussex family, as Meghan previously shared moments from Lilibet’s fourth birthday at the theme park in 2025.

Meghan Markle’s Husband Is Allegedly Displeased By Their Children’s Estrangement From Their Cousins

Earlier this month, The Blast reported that sources claimed Prince Harry was saddened by his children’s estrangement from their cousins. He was allegedly displeased by the lack of bonds between his two kids and his older brother’s three children.

Although Archie and Lilibet were reportedly having a great time in America, Harry was not satisfied as they were missing out on a life with the rest of the Royal Family in the UK. These claims followed reports of Kate’s decision to stand by her husband amid his estrangement from Harry.

Besides her support for William, the Princess of Wales reportedly felt attacked by Harry’s comments about King Charles’ cancer battle. As someone in a similar situation, sources claimed Kate did not appreciate Harry’s implication that Charles might not have long to live.

Will the Sussexes ever reconcile with the Royal Family?