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Photos: AFI's top 100 thrilling movies of all time

  • Sep 28, 2014
  • Sep 28, 2014 Updated Feb 3, 2015

Get into the Halloween spirit by watching a few films in the "AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills" list. Did any of your favorite suspenseful movies make the cut? Who do you think made it to number one? Note: The AFI list was published in 2001.

100. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

100. The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

Actor Errol Flynn and star of "The Adventures of Robin Hood" drinks from a cup in this 1940 photo. (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. 

See a scene from the movie.

AP

99. Speed (1994)

99. Speed (1994)

Keanu Reeves (L) and Sandra Bullock (R) star as a LAPD officer and a courageous passenger trapped on a bus set to explode if its speed drops below 50 mph in the movie "Speed". List from AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills.

See a trailer for the movie.

Richard Foreman

98. Blood Simple (1984)

98. Blood Simple (1984)

American actress Frances Mc Dormand who stars in the American film-in-competition "Fargo" directed by her husband Joel Coen strolls along the beach in Cannes, French Riviera, during the 49th International Film Festival, Saturday May 11, 1996. Mc Dormand also stared in the film "Blood Simple." (AP PHOTO/Rhonda Birndorf) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

RHONDA BIRNDORF

97. Safety Last (1923)

97. Safety Last (1923)

Film comedian Harold Lloyd and star of "Safety Last" is enshrining his famous hornrimmed spectacles in cement during a ceremony at the nearly completed Hawaii Theater on Hollywood Blvd., in Hollywood, Calif., on December 29, 1939. (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

96. Blue Velvet (1986)

96. Blue Velvet (1986)

David Lynch, shown in this 1990 photo, is dark and proud of it. Launching his latest film, ``Lost Highway,'' the director of ``Blue Velvet'' and the brooding TV series ``Twin Peaks'' defends himself against critics who dislike his often disturbing storytelling style.(AP Photo/file) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Associated Press

95. Full Metal Jacket (1987)

95. Full Metal Jacket (1987)

In this undated file photo, actor Lee Ermey, portraying "Gunnery Sgt. Hartman," yells at new Marine recruits in this scene from the 1987 movie "Full Metal Jacket," directed by Stanley Kubrick. (AP Photo, File) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Anonymous

94. The China Syndrome (1979)

94. The China Syndrome (1979)

Actor Jack Lemmon is shown in this March 1979, file photo playing the pivotal role of a power plant engineer, devastated by a life-or-death decision he must make in "The China Syndrome." (AP Photo/Columbia Pictures, File) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

COLUMBIA PICTURES

93. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

93. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Still from George Romeroís "Night of the Living Dead" courtesy of New Line Cinema. List from AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ARIZONA DAILY STAR

92. Body Heat (1981)

92. Body Heat (1981)

Actress Kathleen Turner poses in her dressing room before taking the stage to host the 44th Annual Tony Awards presentations at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City, Sunday, June 3, 1990. Turner stars in the movie "Body Heat". (AP Photo/Richard Drew) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

RICHARD DREW

91. Braveheart (1995)

91. Braveheart (1995)

Mel Gibson. Mel Gibson stars as legendary Scottish knight Sir William Wallace who is pictured leading his soldiers into battle in the epic film "Braveheart." List from AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Provided by Paramount Pictures

90. The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

90. The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

One of the most ambitious action sequences filmed in Hollywood was staged at 20th Century Fox studios on Thursday, June 30, 1972, during filming of movie "The Poseidon Adventure." The Poseidon is a giant luxury ocean liner that gets capsized by a monstrous wave. Scene shows injured and dead crewmen and passengers along with a number of survivors in the ship's main saloon. (AP Photo/Wally Fong) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

Wally Fong

89. The Guns of Navarone (1961)

89. The Guns of Navarone (1961)

Irene Papas, the thirty-year-old Athenian screen actress, is one of the stars of "The Guns of Navarone". Papas is pictured standing at Piccadilly Circus, London, England as a man gives a shoe shine to a lady in front of her, April 25, 1961, sporting a fashionable man's fishing hat she had just bought to take home to a friend in Greece. April 27. (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

AP

88. 12 Angry Men (1957)

88. 12 Angry Men (1957)

Actor Martin Balsam, is shown in this January 1978 photo. Martin Balsam stars in the movie "12 Angry Men" (AP Photo/Marty Reichenthal) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

MARTY REICHENTHAL

87. The Thing from another World (1951)

87. The Thing from another World (1951)

In this March 20, 1973 file photo, actor James Arness who played the role of The Thing in the film, "The Thing from another World".(AP Photo/Wally Fong, file) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

Wally Fong

86. The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

86. The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)

Actor Hurd Hatfield is seen in this June 1944 photo. Hatfield is widely known for his portrayal of the title character in the Oscar-winning ``The Picture of Dorian Gray.'' (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

Associated Press

85. Dracula (1931)

85. Dracula (1931)

Bela Lugosi portrays the evil Count Dracula in the 1931 movie classic. (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

84. Poltergeist (1982)

84. Poltergeist (1982)

Actor Craig T. Nelson holds up his Emmy statuette at the 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Aug. 31, 1992. Nelson stared in the film "Poltergeist". (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

DOUGLAS C. PIZAC

83. The Phantom Of The Opera (1925)

83. The Phantom Of The Opera (1925)

The cast of "The Phantom Of The Opera" performs at the 67th Annual Tony Awards, on Sunday, June 9, 2013 in New York. "The Phantom Of The Opera" was a popular movie in the 1920s before it made its way to Broadway. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Evan Agostini

82. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

82. The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

Actress Patricia Neal who stars in the movie, "The Day the Earth Stood Still." List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

JP

81. The Omen (1976)

81. The Omen (1976)

Actor Gregory Peck, stands at attention as he reviews parade of United States Military Academy Cadets in West Point, New York Thursday, Nov. 18, 1976. Peck stars in the movie "The Omen"(AP Photo/Ron Frehm) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Ron Frehm

80. Rebecca (1940)

80. Rebecca (1940)

Actress Joan Fontaine stars in the film "Rebecca" (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

CJDES

79. The Magnificent Seven (1960)

79. The Magnificent Seven (1960)

Actor Yul Brynner is seen in 1978 form "The Magnificent Seven." (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

78. Gaslight (1944)

78. Gaslight (1944)

Swedish-born stage and screen actress Ingrid Bergman reads telegrams of congratulations in her room at the Hotel Raphael in Paris, France, after hearing the news that she has been awarded an Oscar, supreme recognition of the motion picture academy, for her role in "Anastasia" March 28, 1957. She previously won an Oscar for her part in "Gaslight". (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

G

77. Terminator 2- Judgment Day (1991)

77. Terminator 2-  Judgment Day (1991)

Hollywood action star Arnold Schwarzenegger kisses the award he received for his latest motion picture "Terminator II - Judgment Day," at the 18th annual People's Choice awrds, in Universal City, Calif., on March 18, 1992. (AP Photo/Craig Fujii) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

CRAIG FUJII

76. Thelma & Louise (1991)

76. Thelma & Louise (1991)

Actress Geena Davis, right, and Susan Sarandon, during the 64th Annual Academy Awards, announce nominees for best film editing, in Los Angeles on Monday, March 31, 1992. Both actresses star in the film Thelma & Louise (AP Photo/Craig Fujii) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Craig Fujii

75. The Third Man (1949)

75. The Third Man (1949)

Hollywood actor and producer Orson Welles is shown at work, August 31, 1945 in Hollywood, California. Welles appears in the film "The Third Man" (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

74. Blade Runner (1982)

74. Blade Runner (1982)

Scene from "Blade Runner." List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Local:Staff

73. Laura (1944)

73. Laura (1944)

Actress Gene Tierney, one of the stars in the movie of "Laura". (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

72. Platoon (1986)

72. Platoon (1986)

Charlie Sheen, left, and Kieth David from a scene in the 1986 movie Platoon. Photo by Ricky Francisco List from AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ARIZONA DAILY STAR

71. Goldfinger (1964)

71. Goldfinger (1964)

A recreation of Jill Masterson's golden body in the film 'Goldfinger' is seen on display in the exhibition 'Designing 007 - Fifty Years of Bond Style' at the Barbican centre in London, Thursday, July 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Sang Tan) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Sang Tan

70. Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

70. Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

Actor Al Pacino smiles during an interview in New York City on Sept. 21, 1973. Pacino stared in the movie, "Dog Day Afternoon" (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

69. The Wild Bunch (1969)

69. The Wild Bunch (1969)

America actor William Holden wears Western clothes of the Civil War era as he undergoes wardrobe tests on August 5, 1965, in Hollywood, California. The actor is a star in the movie, "The Wild Bunch" (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

68. Halloween (1979)

68. Halloween (1979)

A girl uses her iPad to photograph a pumpkin carved with the theme of the movie "Halloween" while viewing illuminated jack o' lanterns at the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, R.I., Monday, Oct. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

Charles Krupa

67. Treasure of Sierra Madre (1948)

67. Treasure of Sierra Madre (1948)

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Warner Bros. stars, study letter on Jan. 8, 1948 from American gold hunter they staked while on location in Mexico last year, for "Treasure of Sierra Madre." (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

AP

66. The Matrix (1999)

66. The Matrix (1999)

Scene from The Matrix List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Jasin Boland

65. The Dirty Dozen (1967)

65. The Dirty Dozen (1967)

Still from the "The Dirty Dozen" courtesy of The Loft. List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ARIZONA DAILY STAR

64. A Touch of Evil (1958)

64. A Touch of Evil (1958)

Charlton Heston and Janet Leigh in a scene from "A Touch of Evil." List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ho

63. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

63. What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

Jack Warner of Warner Brother's studio poses with Bette Davis, left, and Joan Crawford, July 18, 1962. The two star in the film "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?". (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

62. Spartacus (1960)

62. Spartacus (1960)

Laurence Olivier is shown as General Marcus Licinus Crassus in the movie "Spartacus," 1960. (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

AP

61. Cape Fear (1962)

61. Cape Fear (1962)

Acting as if it's a routine affair, actor Gregory Peck carries an eight-month-old lion club at the London Zoo August 31, 1965. Peck is the star in the movie "Cape Fear" (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

Anonymous

60. The Sixth Sense (1999)

60. The Sixth Sense (1999)

Eight-year-Old Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) is haunted by a dark secret in the Motion Picture: "The Sixth Sense". AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

handout photo

59. Planet of the Apes (1968)

59. Planet of the Apes (1968)

Roddy McDowall, as the chimpanzee Galen, in the film "Planet of the Apes."List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

AP

58. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

58. The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

Sessue Hayakawa (left, standing on box), shown here in a scene still from the 1957 Academy Award-winning war drama "The Bridge on the River Kwai," received an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Japanese Colonel Saito in the film. List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

HANDOUT

57. All the President's Men (1976)

57. All the President's Men (1976)

Dustin Hoffman, left, and Robert Redford star as Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward in 1975, the two Washington Post reporters who uncovered the Watergate Scandal, in "All the President's Men". List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

56. Frankenstein (1931)

56. Frankenstein (1931)

The Image courtesy of www.profilesinhistory.com. List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ARIZONA DAILY STAR

55. Wait Until Dark 1967

55. Wait Until Dark 1967

Audrey Hepburn, Academy Award winner and star of "Wait Until Dark" is shown during press conference in New York, March 26, 1954. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Marty Lederhandler

54. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

54. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

In in this 1969 file photo, actors Robert Redford, left, as the Sundance Kid and Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy appear in this scene from the film ''Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.'' (AP Photo/20th Century Fox) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

HO

53. Pulp Fiction (1994)

53. Pulp Fiction (1994)

Actress Kathleen Turner, at center, poses with cast and crew members of the film "Pulp Fiction" at the 47th Cannes Film Festival in France, May 23, 1994. From left to right: actor Bruce Willis; actress Maria de Medeiros; actor John Travolta; Turner; director Quentin Tarantino; actor Samuel L. Jackson; and producer Lawrence Bender. (AP Photo/Gilbert Tourte) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

GILBERT TOURTE

52. Rocky (1976)

52. Rocky (1976)

1980 file shot of Burgess Meredith playing Sylvester Stallone's coach in "Rocky". AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

HANDOUT PHOTO

51. Raging Bull (1980)

51. Raging Bull (1980)

Robert De Niro is in fighting shape as he portrays boxer Jake La Motta in the 1980 movie "Raging Bull." (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

50. Marathon Man (1976)

50. Marathon Man (1976)

Dustin Hoffman stars in the "Marathon Man" (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

49. Ben-Hur (1959)

49. Ben-Hur (1959)

This is a general view of the chariot race in "Ben-Hur" on a movie set depicting the amphitheater in Jerusalem at the Cinecitta Studios in Rome, Italy, June 5, 1958. (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

48. Dial M for Murder (1954)

48. Dial M for Murder (1954)

This unusual portrait of Alfred Hitchcock, master of screen suspense, comes from the Australia Hotel in Sydney, Australia on May 9, 1960. Hitchcock is caught in a moment of lesser triumph. He had found his shoe under the chair after kicking it off during an interview. At present visiting Australia, Hitchcock is noted for his suspense laden mystery films including "Vertigo" and "Dial M for Murder". (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Anonymous

47. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

47. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)

In this Jan. 25, 2009 file photo, actor Kevin McCarthy is seen before the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. McCarthy, the actor who played the frantic doctor trying to save his friends and neighbors in the science-fiction movie classic "Invasion of the Body Snatchers." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

Mark J. Terrill

46. Carrie (1976)

46. Carrie (1976)

Actress Sissy Spacek, 27, poses in New York's Central Park in April 1977. Spacek stars in the movie "Carrie" (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

MARTY LEDERHANDLER

45. Saving Private Ryan (1998)

45. Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Tom Hanks, center, appears in a scene from the movie "Saving Private Ryan, " with Tom Sizemore, right, and Matt Damon, third from right. (AP Photo/Dreamworks, David James, HO) List from AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

David James

44. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

44. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Alien creature E.T. and his new friend Elliott (Henry Thomas) hide from E.T.'s captors, in the heartwarming theatrical film E.T.List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

handout

43. The Wizard of Oz (1939)

43. The Wizard of Oz (1939)

In this 1939 file photo originally released by Warner Bros., from left, Bert Lahr as the Cowardly Lion, Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow, Judy Garland as Dorothy, and Jack Haley as the Tin Woodman, are shown in a scene from "The Wizard of Oz." (AP Photo/Warner Bros., file) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Anonymous

42. The Terminator (1984)

42. The Terminator (1984)

Arnold Schwarzenegger is shown in this undated file photo from a scene in the movie "Terminator." List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

Zade Rosenthal

41. Dirty Harry (1971)

41. Dirty Harry (1971)

Actor and director Clint Eastwood arrives at a screening for the DVD box set release of the "Dirty Harry" film franchise on Thursday, May 29, 2008, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Weeks)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Chris Weeks

40. 2001:A Space Odyssey (1968)

40. 2001:A Space Odyssey (1968)

Scene from "2001:A Space Odyssey" AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

hand out

39. Die Hard 1988

39. Die Hard 1988

Detective John McClane (Bruce Willis) stars in the "Die Hard" franchise. List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

Barry Wetcher

38. Notorious (1946)

38. Notorious (1946)

Alfred Hitchcock, who directed a number of psychological dramas by playing on the frayed nerves of movie audiences, demonstrates to Ingrid Bergman the proper method of poisoning a cup of coffee during the filming of "Notorious", March 10, 1946. (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Uncredited

37. Casablanca (1942)

37. Casablanca (1942)

Humphrey Bogart and Swedish-born actress Ingrid Bergman appear in a scene from the classic 1943 film "Casablanca." (AP photo/pa) List from AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

handout photo

36. Bullitt (1968)

36. Bullitt (1968)

Photo of Steve McQueen who was the lead hero and driver in "Bullitt." List from AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

handout photo

35. Jurassic Park (1993)

35. Jurassic Park (1993)

Velociraptors in the Motion Picture: "Jurassic Park". List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

handout photo

34. Night of the Hunter (1955)

34. Night of the Hunter (1955)

Veteran actress Lillian Gish gets her birthday greetings from director Charles Laughton, left, and producer Paul Gregory on the Hollywood set Oct.15,1954. Her latest picture is "Night of the Hunter," in which she is stars. (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

33. The Fugitive (1993)

33. The Fugitive (1993)

Harrison Ford arriving at premiere of "The Fugitive" with co-star Sela Ward July 29, 1993. (AP Photo/Rhonda Birndorf) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Rhonda Birndorf

32. Strangers on a Train (1951)

32. Strangers on a Train (1951)

In a 1943 file photo, Farley Granger portrays a Russian youth in his first movie, 1943's " North Star." Granger, most famous for his roles in Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train" and "Rope." (AP Photo, File)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Anonymous

31. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

31. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

A scene from the movie "Close Encounters of the Third Kind." (GNS Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Handout

30. The Deer Hunter (1978)

30. The Deer Hunter (1978)

Actress Meryl Streep is shown at the seventh annual Los Angeles Film Critics Awards dinner in Beverly Hills, Ca., on Jan. 13, 1982. Streep stars in the film, "The Deer Hunter".(AP Photo/Nick Ut) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

NICK UT

29. The Shining (1980)

29. The Shining (1980)

Film director Stanley Kubrick, seen in this undated picture during production of "The Shining." (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

28. Fatal Attraction 1987

28. Fatal Attraction 1987

Actor Michael Douglas and actress Glenn Close pose outside the Loew's Theater in New York, USA on Sept. 17, 1987 after viewing the premier of their new movie "Fatal Attraction." (AP Photo/Frankie Ziths) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Frankie Ziths

27. Star Wars (1977)

27. Star Wars (1977)

This 1977 publicity photo provided by 20th Century-Fox Film Corporation shows, from left, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill in a scene from the film, "Star Wars," released by 20th Century-Fox. (AP Photo/20th Century-Fox Film Corporation) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

Anonymous

26. The Maltese Falcon (1941)

26. The Maltese Falcon (1941)

Humphrey Bogart with The Maltese Falcon. (PRNewsFoto/Media Rights Technologies)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Anonymous

25. Titanic (1995)

25. Titanic (1995)

In this film image released by Paramount Pictures, Leonardo DiCaprio, left, and Kate Winslet are shown in a scene from James Cameron's romantic epic "Titanic." (AP Photo/Paramount Pictures, Rick Lynch) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Rick Lynch

24. Double Indemnity (1944)

24. Double Indemnity (1944)

Mystery novelist and screenwriter Raymond Chandler, shown in a 1946 portrait, created private eye Philip Marlowe in the novels "The Big Sleep," "Farewell My Lovely," and "The Long Goodbye." His screenplays included "Double Indemnity," "The Blue Dahlia," and "Strangers on a Train." (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

23. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

23. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

This 1962 photo relased by Colombia Pictures shows Omar Sharif in character, in the movie Lawrence of Arabia. Sharif earned an Academy Award nomination for that film. (AP Photo/Columbia Pictures) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

HO

22. Taxi Driver (1976)

22. Taxi Driver (1976)

Director Martin Scorsese acknowledges the proper grammar of Robert De Niro's famous line in the movie "Taxi Driver", which he directed, during a skit as he is honored by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals as their Man of the Year at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., Thursday, Feb. 13, 2003. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

CHARLES KRUPA

21. Clockwork Orange (1971)

21. Clockwork Orange (1971)

Actor Malcolm McDowell poses for photos to promote the film Clockwork Orange during an interview with the Associated Press at the 64th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 19, 2011. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Joel Ryan

20. High Noon (1952)

20. High Noon (1952)

Gary Cooper, portraying a sheriff, walks down the deserted street of the western town on a Hollywood set in the 1952 movie "High Noon." (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Anonymous

19. The Great Escape (1963)

19. The Great Escape (1963)

Steve McQueen enjoys rehearsal of his escape scene in the film "The Great Escape." (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Anonymous

18. Vertigo (1958)

18. Vertigo (1958)

This unusual portrait of Alfred Hitchcock, master of screen suspense, comes from the Australia Hotel in Sydney, Australia on May 9, 1960. Hitchcock is caught in a moment of lesser triumph. He had found his shoe under the chair after kicking it off during an interview. At present visiting Australia, Hitchcock is noted for his suspense laden mystery films including "Vertigo" and "Dial M for Murder". (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Anonymous

17. The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

17. The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

Frank Sinatra in the Motion Picture: The Manchurian Candidate. List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

HANDOUT PHOTO

16. Chinatown (1974)

16. Chinatown (1974)

Paramount Pictures production chief Robert Evans talks about his film "Chinatown" in his Beverly Hills office in December, 1974. (AP Photo/Jeff Robbins) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Jeff Robbins

15. Deliverance (1972)

15. Deliverance (1972)

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows actor Burt Reynolds portraying Lewis Medlock, left, and Bill McKinney as Don Job in the 1972 film "Deliverance." (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Entertainment) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

HOEP

14. Rear Window (1954)

14. Rear Window (1954)

Th opening of Alfred Hitschcock's movie "Rear Window" (AP-Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

13. Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

13. Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

The film "Bonnie and Clyde" was presented in Paris January 24,1968, at the cinema Moulin Rouge. Here are the stars of the film, Fay Dunaway as Bonnie and her partner Warren Beatty as Clyde. (AP Photo/Michel Lipchitz) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

Anonymous

12. King King (1933)

12. King King (1933)

King Kong stands atop New York's Empire State Building as he holds an airplane during an attack by fighter planes in a scene from the 1933 film "King Kong." (AP Photo)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

AP

11. The Godfather (1972)

11. The Godfather (1972)

Marlon Brando who starred as Don Vito Corleone in "The Godfather." List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

HANDOUT

10. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

10. Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Actor Harrison Ford places the hat he wore as film character Indiana Jones on his head one last time before donating the brown fedora and his leather jacket to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington Friday, May 26, 1989. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Rick Bowmer

9. Rosemary's Baby (1968)

9. Rosemary's Baby (1968)

Mia Farrow, right, Ruth Gordon, center, and Patsy Kelly appear in a scene from the 1968 movie, "Rosemary's Baby." (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

8. The French Connection (1971)

8. The French Connection (1971)

Philip D'Antoni producer of the "The French Connection", named best picture; Gene Hackman named "best actor" for his role in "The French Connection"; Jane Fonda named "best actress" for "Klute" and William Friedkin, winner of "best achievement in directing" for "The French Connection," seen at the Academy Awards, March 27, 1971 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles. (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Anonymous

7. The Birds (1963)

7. The Birds (1963)

Alfred Hitchcock and "Tippi" Hedren arrive at the Carlton Hotel in Cannes, France on May 9, 1963 for the presentation of their film "The Birds" at the Festival Palace that evening. (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Jean Jacques Levy

6. Alien (1979)

6. Alien (1979)

Weaver is shown in this 1986 photo from the movie "Alien". (AP Photo/File) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a trailer for the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

5. Silence of the Lambs (1991)

5. Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Actor Anthony Hopkins is shown in the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the 1991 release of "Silence of the Lambs" in this undated handout photo. (AP Photo/American Film Institute, File) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE

4. North By Northwest (1959)

4. North By Northwest (1959)

Actor Cary Grant reaches for Eva Marie Saint as they climb atop Mt. Rushmore in a scene from the movie "North By Northwest." Undated photo. (AP Photo) List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

3. The Exorcist (1973)

3. The Exorcist (1973)

In this photo released by Starpix, Linda Blair, who in 1973, starred in the original version of "The Exorcist," holds DVD and Blu-ray copies of the newly remastered film, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Dave Allocca)List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

Dave Allocca

2.) Jaws (1975)

2.) Jaws (1975)

"Jaws" movie poster List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

handout photo

1. Psycho (1960)

1. Psycho (1960)

Actress Janet Leigh is shown in character as Marion Crane in the famous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 thriller "Psycho." (AP Photo/File, HO) List from AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.

handout photo

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