Written by Reginald Rose, "12 Angry Men" is a classic courtroom drama that takes place almost entirely within one room. The film follows the deliberations of a jury as they decide the fate of a young man accused of murder.
2. Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Written by Frank Pierson, "Dog Day Afternoon" is a crime drama based on the real-life story of John Wojtowicz, a bank robber who took hostages in a Brooklyn bank. The film is notable for its suspenseful storytelling and complex character development.
3. Rear Window (1954)
Written by John Michael Hayes, "Rear Window" is a Hitchcock thriller about a wheelchair-bound photographer who witnesses a murder in the apartment building across the courtyard. The film is masterful in its use of suspense and its exploration of voyeurism.
4. Rope (1948)
Written by Arthur Laurents, "Rope" is based on the 1929 Leopold and Loeb murder case. The film tells the story of two young men who strangle a friend and then hide his body in a chest. The film is known for its innovative use of long takes.
5. Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Written by David Mamet, "Glengarry Glen Ross" is a scathing satire of the cutthroat world of real estate sales. The film features a star-studded cast and some of the most memorable dialogue in movie history.
6. Buried (2010)
Written by Chris Sparling, "Buried" is a thriller about a truck driver who is buried alive in a coffin. The film is remarkable for its claustrophobic atmosphere and for its intense psychological drama.
7. Locke (2013)
Written by Steven Knight, "Locke" is a drama about a man who drives from Birmingham to London while talking on the phone with various people in his life. The film is a masterclass in storytelling and acting.
8. All is Lost (2013)
Written, directed, produced and edited by J.C. Chandor, "All is Lost" is about the survival of an unnamed man (Robert Redford) after his yacht hits a shipping container at sea, leaving him without any means of navigation or communication while thousands of miles from land.