Thriller films are among those masterpieces that are being patronized by the audience not only because of their amazing storylines but also because of their ability to evoke fear, anticipation, and other emotions. It is called by many names, such as suspense and suspense thriller. Most thriller movies are mixed with the element of suspense, which explains why it is also called as suspense thriller and among others. The other defining trait of movies in this genre is its ability to create tension through the putting what the viewers perceived as unavoidable in a delay.
A lot of thriller movies have been produced and can be watched online and offline depending on the viewers’ resources and decisions. Some of the most watched thrillers of todays are Captain Phillips, Gone Girl, Nerve, Adhugo, Angels & Demons, Prisoners, Mirage, and more. Moreover, thrillers with strong female characters have been changing the game and have been featuring the other side of this genre. With that being said, listed below are some of the most amazing actresses that have slayed the roles of strong and badass characters of different thriller films that you should get to know!
Patricia Rooney Mara
The American actress who played the role of Lisbeth Salander in the thriller film The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo was Patricia Rooney Mara. She was born on Bedford, New York on April 17, 1985. Patricia is a descendant of the Rooney and Mara families, an Irish-American family popular for its links with the political, sports, and acting platforms. Furthermore, Mara earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study in New York University in 2010.
Patricia has starred in different films, such as in Her (2013), Lion (2016), Mary Magdalene (2018), A Ghost Story (2017), and Carol (2015). But the film that gave her acting career a major breakthrough was The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), a thriller movie based on the book by Stieg Larsson with the same title. After the success of her first thriller film, she was again casted into another movie of the same genre that was produced in 2013 called the Side Effects.
Samara Weaving
On February 23, 1992 in Adelaide, Australia, actress Samara Weaving was born. Her father, Simon Weaving, is an English film professor and artistic director while her mother is Maltese; Helena Bezzinam, is an art therapist. She was raised in three different locations, which are Singapore, Fiji, and Indonesia. She studied in the Canberra Girls Grammar School after their family transferred to Canberra in 2005. Samara is not only a successful actress but also an amazing model.
Samara’s career in the film and television industry started in 2008 when she was casted in the movie series called Out of the Blue. After that, her success in the industry started to blossom. She starred in different movies, series, and soap operas, such as Home and Away (2009-2013), Monster Trucks (2016), Mayhem (2017), The Babysitter (2017), Ash vs Evil Dead (2015-2016), and more. Samara was also recognized after playing the role of Grace Le Domas in the American black comedy thriller film titled Ready or Not (2019).
Anne Hathaway
The award-winning actress Anne Jacqueline Hathaway was born on the 12th of November 1982 in New York City. Anne is the daughter of a labor attorney, Gerald, and a former actress, Kate. Her named was based on the literary master William Shakespeare’s wife. She studied at three different prestigious schools, such as the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Vassar College, and New York University. She is married to Adam Shulman and is a mother of 2.
The film, The Princess Diaries (2001), gave Anne a massive breakthrough after playing as Mia, the princess of Genovia. A lot of projects came after that, such as Havoc (2005), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Rachel Getting Married (2008), Love & Other Drugs (2010), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Les Miserables (2012), Valentine’s Day (2010), etc. She also played a role in the 209 fantasy mystery thriller film called Serenity. Moreover, she has won a lot of awards in her acting journey and has become one of the highest-paid actresses.
Sandra Bullock
In Arlington, Virgnia on the 26th of July 1964, actress, producer, and philanthropist Sandra Annette Bullock was born. She is the offspring of the German opera singer and voice teacher Helga Mathilde Meyer and the American army worker and voice coach part-timer John W. Bullock. Sandra’s acting career started during the year 1987-1993. Sandra graduated from East Carolina University in 1987 and successfully earned her BFA in Drama.
She took some classes in acting with the popular American actor/acting teacher Sandy Meisner. Afterward, she started to appear in different television films and on the big screen. Among the movies that starred Sarah were Hangmen (1987), While You Were Sleeping (1995), Hope Floats (1998), Miss Congeniality (2000), The Proposal (2009), The Heat (2013). She also starred in different thriller films, such as in The Net (1995), A Time to Kill (1996), and Bird Box (2018).
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