19 gripping suspense thrillers that unfold in a single day

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On the set of Falling Down - Source: Getty

7) Phone Booth

2002 Toronto Film Festival - "Phone Booth" Premiere - Source: Getty

Phone Booth revolves around Stuart Shepherd, who is having an affair with a woman named Pam behind his wife’s back and uses a phone booth to call her. The entire movie is set around the phone booth, which evokes a sense of confinement and claustrophobia. As Stuart is forced to make quick decisions under immense pressure, the viewers become aware of the time that is running out.