Psychological thriller is a different kind of film genre which has the ability to transport the viewer into a different world altogether. For this article, we have collated a list of some of the must-watch and some relatively unknown psychological thriller movies with unexpected twists and turns which you can stream on various Indian OTT platforms. Happy weekend and happy bingeing!
Dirty Pretty Things, 2002 (Streaming on Amazon Prime Video – Rent)
The underrated British movie follows the story of two immigrants Okwe (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and Senay (Audrey Tautou) who work at a posh hotel in London. But after Okwe finds shocking murder evidence inside a hotel washroom, the incident sets off a chain of events which can give the two friends a fighting chance for freedom or even deportation.
The Gift, 2015 (Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate Play)
When a married couple (Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall) relocate to Chicago, they encounter the husband’s high-school acquaintance (Joel Edgerton). Initially receptive to the seemingly harmless new guest, they soon start to feel a sense of discomfort with his strange gifts. As the story progresses, some dark secrets are revealed resulting in unforeseen consequences.
Primer, 2004 (Streaming on Mubi)
If you consider yourself a movie buff, this is the kind of film to test yourself.The low-budget and complex sci-fi flick revolves around two small-time engineers Aaron and Abe who accidentally discover time travel while making an error checking device. When they try to carefully further explore their fascinating invention, they must face its serious consequences.
Fresh, 2022 (Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar)
The movie’s basic plot follows a woman named Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones), who is fed-up with dating apps. One day, she meets a charming man named Steve (Sebastian Stan) in a supermarket. The two gel along well and plan to go for a weekend getaway. But later Noa’s life turns upside down after she learns about a weird secret related to Steve.
Frailty, 2001 (Streaming on Lionsgate Play)
It’s a supernatural film directed by Bill Paxton, who also acted in it alongside Matthew McConaughey and Powers Boothe. A father of two boys receives a message from an Angel to destroy the demons who are wandering on earth disguised as humans. One son believes in his father’s mission while the other one does not. Many years later, one of the sons visits an FBI agent and confesses about his brother’s serial killings.
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