Best Thriller Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 383 best-rated Thriller movies and TV series of the 1980s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Twin Peaks 1989 ★ 8.5
The Shining 1980 ★ 8.2
Michael Jackson's Thriller 1983 ★ 8.3
Aliens 1986 ★ 8.0
Blade Runner 1982 ★ 7.9
Die Hard 1988 ★ 7.8
The Untouchables 1987 ★ 7.8
The Terminator 1984 ★ 7.7
Mississippi Burning 1988 ★ 7.7
Blue Velvet 1986 ★ 7.6
Predator 1987 ★ 7.6
The Killer 1989 ★ 7.6
First Blood 1982 ★ 7.5
The Name of the Rose 1986 ★ 7.5
After Hours 1985 ★ 7.5
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan 1982 ★ 7.4
Mad Max 2 1981 ★ 7.4
The Vanishing 1988 ★ 7.4
RoboCop 1987 ★ 7.4
The Inquisitor 1981 ★ 7.5
The Abyss 1989 ★ 7.4
Blow Out 1981 ★ 7.4
They Live 1988 ★ 7.3
Lethal Weapon 1987 ★ 7.3