19 gripping suspense thrillers that unfold in a single day

On the set of Falling Down - Source: Getty
On the set of Falling Down - Source: Getty

14) Speed

'Speed' Hollywood Premiere - Source: Getty
'Speed' Hollywood Premiere - Source: Getty

Speed is based on the story of Jack Tavern, a bomb disposal expert who is assigned to a case where Howard Payne has planted a bomb in a city bus and demands a ransom. The movie becomes a high-speed chase through the city with a case that needs to be solved within a short period of time. Speed is an example of how a tight timeline can amplify the stakes and make a movie more thrilling.

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