RELATED:Netflix Thriller Series Fans Of You Should Watch
Whatever the case, Netflix has a lot to offer to all thriller fans. So much so that it can be difficult to decide what to watch next. Luckily, some of the best thriller movies available on Netflix have already proven their worth in the past and are unlikely to disappoint anybody who enjoys the genre.
6Gone Girl (2014)
In thriller movies, men are usually the ones who end up being the bad guys. That’s why it’s so refreshing to see a movie that turns the old recipe around. Let alone one as clever and surprising asGone Girl. Those viewers who didn’t readGillian Flynn’s bookGone Girlwill most likely be surprised at the twists and turns the plot takes.
The movie tells the story of Nick (Ben Affleck) whose wife Amy (Rosamund Pike) disappears, and he tries to make sense of things while the police suspect him he had something to do with Amy’s disappearance. David Fincher is well-versed in the thriller genre, as he’s directed many memorable movies, such asZodiac(2007) orPanic Room(2002), but to this day,Gone Girlremains one of his best movies, and thrillers in general.
5The Hateful Eight (2015)
Quentin Tarantino has a unique style of storytelling that doesn’t sit well with everyone but those who enjoy his fragmented stories are always in for a treat.WithThe Hateful Eight, Tarantino once again came back to the western genre, but differently than he did so inDjango Unchained(2012). The movie focuses on a group of tough people (and some outlaws) who find temporary solace in a cabin when the weather stops their journey.
RELATED:Thriller Series To Watch If You Love Netflix’s Archive 81
Their peaceful respite soon turns much less calm and not everyone will leave the cabin alive. The movie has an excellent cast, such as Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, or Tim Roth. And even though it lasts almost three hours, it never becomes boring since it’s difficult to guess what will happen next and the morally ambiguous characters are fun to watch.
4Nocturnal Animals (2016)
Sometimes what’s happening in people’s heads is just as complex and dangerous as what’s happening around them. Tom Ford is known for creating movies that are both visually beautiful and psychologically complex.Nocturnal Animalsgives its actors,especially Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal, a lot of space to shine.
Since the movie can be unpredictable, it’s fascinating to watch what will happen next. Unlike other movies that belong into the thriller genre,Nocturnal Animalsisn’t action-filled, but that doesn’t make it any less impressive, as the movie has the power to make the audience think.
3iBoy (2017)
iBoyis one of the movies that mostly flew under the radar. That’s unfortunate since it has a lot to offer, especially to those who like superheroes but want to seea more unusual superhero movie that isn’t American. The main hero gets a new power after he’s shot, and he decides to use it to get revenge. That leads him into a lot of trouble, that type of trouble he might not be able to get out of.
The movie feels gritty and real since it deals with the question of trauma as well as the discovery of new powers. It has a strong cast, Bill Millner and Maisie Williams appear in the leading role. Williams' fans especially will be interested to see the talented young actress in a role very different from her iconic Arya Stark inGame of Thrones.
2Bird Box (2018)
Sandra Bullock has appeared in many high-quality movies, butBird Boxis one of her best recent pieces. Those viewers who lovedA Quiet Placemight enjoy the story since it shares some basic similarities, but it’s different enough to be fascinating. Bullock plays a woman who’s trying to get into safety in a world where seeing is dangerous.
RELATED:Best Thriller Movies On Hulu
Because when people see what they shouldn’t, they go crazy and usually die. The movie is full of tension since the characters are fighting for their lives, and that’s difficult to do when they’re blindfolded. What makesBird Boxeven more compelling is that the audience has no idea what’s going on, so it’s exciting to learn how the story will evolve. The good news is that if the viewers enjoy the story, they can always return to it in another form since the movie is based on a novel by Josh Malerman.
1The Devil All The Time (2021)
The fans who likedTom Holland’s portrayal of Spider-Man in the MCUbut want to see the young actor in a very different and a much darker movie shouldn’t miss out on watchingThe Devil All The Time. The movie initially seems to lack a clear narrative, but it soon becomes obvious that’s not the case. It provides an insight into the lives of multiple characters whose lives affect others, usually not positively.
The movie keeps the audience hooked because they never know what’s going to happen next, who will die and who will live. Many of the characters are less than sympathetic, but it’s easy to cheer on Tom Holland’s Arvin since he’s one of the good guys in the story.
