Part of the

AFI 100 Years… series The AFI's 100 Years… series was a series of annual lists from 1998 to 2008 by the American Film Institute—typically accompanied by CBS television specials—celebrating the century of Cinema of the United States, American cinema. As a centen ...

, AFI's 100 Years…100 Thrills is a list of the top 100 most exciting movies in American cinema. The list was unveiled by the American Film Institute on June 12, 2001, during a

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special hosted by Harrison Ford. Nine Alfred Hitchcock films made to the list, making him the most represented

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List of films

Criteria

*Feature-Length Fiction Film: The film must be in narrative format, typically more than 60 minutes long. *American Film: The film must be in the English language with significant creative and/or financial production elements from the United States. *Thrills: Regardless of genre, the total adrenaline-inducing impact of a film’s artistry and craft must create an experience that engages our bodies as well as our minds. *Legacy: Films whose "thrills" have enlivened and enriched America’s film heritage while continuing to inspire contemporary artists and audiences.

External links

American Film Institute's 100 Years, 100 Thrills (winners)List of the 400 nominated thrillers.
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