19 gripping suspense thrillers that unfold in a single day

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17) Buried

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Buried tells the story of Paul Conroy, a truck driver, as he wakes and finds himself buried alive in a wooden coffin with only a lighter and a cell phone with limited battery and signal. The entire ordeal of being stuck in a coffin brings a claustrophobic and intense atmosphere to the movie. Viewers have appreciated the movie’s ability to impact emotionally. The movie is a great watch for its suspenseful atmosphere and thrilling narrative, which grabs the attention right away.