'Suspect' and 4 Other Gripping Thrillers That Were Unfairly Forgotten, Ranked by IMDb

We invite you to step back in time and enjoy some excellent thrillers that might have been overlooked amid the ever-growing number of new releases.

These movies didn't spawn sequels, amass hordes of fans, or become memes. However, they remain etched in the memories of those who happened to watch them one day and couldn't tear themselves away until the credits rolled.

5. 'The Bedroom Window', 1987

IMDb Score: 6.4/10

Terry begins a secret affair with Sylvia, his boss's wife. One night, Sylvia hears a scream, when she runs to the window, she witnesses a crime in the park. An unknown assailant has attacked a woman, and only thanks to Sylvia has she survived.

The only thing left to do is go to the police and have a composite sketch of the perpetrator made. However, Sylvia cannot do this because she fears her husband will discover her affair. Wanting to protect his mistress, Terry lies to the police, claiming that he saw the perpetrator.

The lie quickly escalates, turning into a chain of fatal consequences. Terry can't answer most of the questions, and the police suspect he's hiding something because of a series of inconsistencies.

4. 'Jagged Edge', 1985

IMDb Score: 6.5/10

Following the brutal murder of socialite Page, her husband Jack, a charming and impeccably calm man, becomes the prime suspect.

Teddy, a confident lawyer who believes in her client's innocence, takes on the case. As she investigates, she confronts suspicious evidence and doubts. Most dangerously, she develops passionate feelings for Jack, which gradually blur the boundaries of professional distance.

3. 'And Soon the Darkness', 1970

IMDb Score: 6.6/10

Two British nurses, Jane and Cathy, set out on a bike trip through rural France, leisurely riding along sunny roads.

Everything changed when they had a quarrel: Cathy stayed to sunbathe in a clearing between villages while Jane rode ahead. After some time, a frightened Cathy finally returns, looking for her friend, but she only finds a camera without film.

Jane, who barely speaks French, seeks help from indifferent locals and Paul, who seems overly interested in the case.

2. 'Suspect', 1987

IMDb Score: 6.6/10

Carl lost his hearing, his voice, and his home after the Vietnam War. Things already seemed to be going badly until one day before Christmas when he was found by the police and accused of brutally murdering a federal judge's clerk.

Kathleen, a government attorney, took on his defense. Initially, she thought the case was a lost cause – there were no witnesses to the crime, and all the evidence pointed to Carl's guilt.

Everything changed, however, when Eddie, a juror convinced of Carl's innocence, began his own investigation, drawing Kathleen into a dangerous game.

1. 'Michael Clayton', 2007

IMDb Score: 7.2/10

Michael Clayton is a cleaner in New York. For fifteen years, he has been quietly cleaning up others' messes and protecting the interests of major clients.

Meanwhile, his own life is falling apart. Michael's marriage has ended, and he is in debt to his brother. The situation worsens when his colleague and friend, Arthur, abruptly ends an important meeting and defects to the prosecution in a case against a major corporation.

As Clayton tries to understand the conflict, he realizes he's caught in its midst.