Even today, stories of unwinding labyrinth conspiracies and complicated webs have proven tocreate critical and box office success.
Many of these thrillers unfold as a slow burn.
Other mysteries burn hot and heavy right from the start.
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A themethe upcoming television adaptationlooks to explore as well.
The classic thriller kicks off when an ad executive played by old Hollywood stalwartCary Grantis framed for murder.
The duo is stuck together as the mystery quickly deepens and things spiral more and more out of control.
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after his entire team is killed in a sabotaged mission.
Some films want their government conspiracies unraveled, others want an exploding train.Mission Impossibleproudly lays claim to both.
The film compliments its intricate, finely crafted mystery, with frequent bouts of violent and visceral action.