The best thrillers of 1961

3 thrillers from 1961, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. Yojimbo Score 63.2 · IMDb 8.2 · Tomatometer 96% · Metascore 93
2. Scream of Fear Score 43.9 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 100% · Metascore 65
3. Blast of Silence Score 42.2 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 83% · Metascore 75