The Domino Principle

This political thriller, much like The Domino Principle, involves conspiracy and espionage. When a CIA researcher finds all his coworkers murdered, he must outwit those who want him dead. Fans of the high-stakes tension in The Domino Principle will appreciate this gripping tale of survival and deceit.

Both The Domino Principle and The Manchurian Candidate delve into the theme of brainwashing and involuntary compliance in a political context. In this classic thriller, a former prisoner of war is brainwashed by communists into becoming an unwitting assassin in a larger scheme.

The Conversation presents a different angle of the conspiracy genre, focusing on a wire-tapping expert whose recordings reveal a potential murder plot. Similar to The Domino Principle, it showcases the psychological toll of surveillance and the lack of privacy in a politically charged era.

Fans of The Domino Principle's assassination plot might be drawn to The Day of the Jackal, where a professional assassin is contracted to kill Charles de Gaulle, the President of France. The meticulous preparation and relentless pursuit offer a tense, cerebral experience.

Blow Out features a movie sound-man who accidentally records a car accident, which turns out to be a politically motivated murder. Like The Domino Principle, it combines elements of conspiracy and the quest for uncovering the truth within a suspenseful thriller framework.

Like The Domino Principle, Conspiracy Theory revolves around paranoia and conspiracy, following a New York City cab driver who becomes entangled in a web of conspiracy theories he believes in — some of which may be true. The movie offers a blend of suspense and action for enthusiasts of politically charged thrillers.