“The Last Embrace” (1979) is a tense thriller directed by Jonathan Demme that centers on former CIA agent Harry Hannen (Roy Scheider). After suffering a nervous breakdown caused by the death of his wife during a failed mission, Hannen decides to start a new life. However, shortly after leaving the asylum, he discovers he is being followed and his life is once again threatened. Harry begins to receive mysterious messages and realizes that he has become the target of an unknown enemy. In an attempt to make sense of what is happening, Hannen teams up with Caitlin, a scholar and historian, who helps him unravel a complex web of intrigue and betrayal. As the plot unfolds, the tension builds and the plot twists don't let the viewer relax for a minute. Masterful acting and dynamic direction create an exciting atmosphere, making “The Last Embrace” one of the best thrillers of its time.

“The French Detective” (1975) is a tense detective thriller centered on an experienced police inspector, Jean Lavalette (Lino Ventura). Lavalette is confronted with the mysterious murder of a prominent politician and begins an investigation that soon puts him on the trail of a vast conspiracy involving the highest echelons of government. As he progresses in his investigation, Lavalette finds his own life and career being jeopardized. Tensions mount as he realizes that no one can be trusted, and his every move is monitored by powerful figures intent on hiding the truth. The plot of the movie grabs the viewer from the first minutes and keeps him in suspense until the very end, revealing more and more layers of intrigue and betrayal. Masterful acting and skillful direction make “The French Detective” a true masterpiece of the genre, which will not leave indifferent any lover of quality cinema.

In Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), the residents of a small California town begin to notice strange changes in their neighbors. Dr. Miles Bennell (Kevin McCarthy) discovers that alien beings are creating duplicate humans to replace their originals. He soon realizes that the city is gripped by mass hysteria and hijacking, and tries to warn others of the impending threat. The tense atmosphere and social allegories make this movie a science fiction classic.