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AFI 100 Years, 100 Thrills
The American Film Institute (AFI) is committed to preserving and informing the public about the past, present, and future of motion pictures. One of their most recognizable endeavors was a series designed to celebrate a century of American cinema. The AFI’s 100 Years…100 Thrills highlights the top 100 most exciting movies in American cinema.
#1
PSYCHO (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological horror tops the AFI’s list for top thriller, about Norman and his relationship with his mother as they run the Bates Motel. After friends check into the empty motel, Norman and Mother may never let them check out. 11381272 $12.99
#2
JAWS (1975)
A classic movie from the mind of Steven Spielberg sees the tiny town of Amity Island terrorized by a great white shark. When a local shark hunter, Quint, offers his boat, Police Chief Brody and a marine biologist set off to stop this ocean nightmare. 10721933 $12.99
#5
THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (1991)
Clarice Starling is forced to interview notorious serial killer Hannibal Lecter in order to gain insight to capture another killer that’s on the loose. With Academy Award-winning performances from Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins, this classic will still send shivers down your spine. 12003316 $22.49
#10
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)
The first installment of the Indiana Jones series sees Indy hunting for the Ark of the Covenant, but he will have to find it before the Nazis can get their hands on it. Marion Ravenwood, a former flame of Jones, will travel with our favorite archaeologist across the globe to discover the secrets of the Ark. 10216537 $12.99
