Liv Tyler, Sean Astin, Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, and Andy Serkis in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Taylor Atelian, and Billi Bruno in According to Jim (2001)

Bruce Campbell and Angela Marie Dotchin in Jack of All Trades (2000)

Films and television shows that demonstrate how "monsters" are often used symbolically to represent societal tensions or social problems. These movies can be watched and count as homework for the class the Sociology of Monsters (SOC 4910) at the University of Central Oklahoma. These movies will primarily focus on the monsters we are covering in class: aliens, zombies, vampires, Frankenstein's monster and other "things", and Jekyll & Hyde (and other werewolves). There may be exceptional movies that deal with other types of monsters on this list if their merit both as a film and as a symbol of social tension is readily apparent. If you have a suggestion to add to this list, please contact Dr. Copley, or leave a comment on the list!

Thriller movies, mainly with a 4.0+ rating. I highly suggest using the 'Refine' option! Happy Movie Hunting!

Thriller Movies: The Good, The Bad and The Terrible. (2023-2003 So Far)

Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Anthony Daniels, Liam Neeson, Jake Lloyd, Kenny Baker, Ahmed Best, Keira Knightley, Ray Park, and Peter Serafinowicz in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

Lucas Till and Merritt Patterson in Wolves (2014)

Olwen Catherine Kelly in The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)

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