AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills

Part of the AFI [100 Years... series], 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 CBS special hosted by Harrison Ford.
Nine Alfred Hitchcock films made the list, making "the master of suspense" the most represented director.

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.