𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒔𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝑬𝑻𝑭𝑳𝑰𝑿 :
1. Secret Obsession (2019)
• Director: Peter Sullivan
• Genre: Psychological Thriller
• Cast: Brenda Song, Mike Vogel, Dennis Haysbert
• Plot: After a brutal attack, a woman wakes up with amnesia. As she recovers at home, she begins to suspect that the man caring for her may not be who he claims.
• Short Review: Familiar but entertaining thriller tropes; a bit predictable, yet still tense enough for a casual watch.
• Rating: 2.5/5
2. Fractured (2019)
• Director: Brad Anderson
• Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery
• Cast: Sam Worthington, Lily Rabe, Lucy Capri
• Plot: A father rushes his injured daughter to a hospital after an accident. When his wife and child mysteriously disappear, he suspects a conspiracy.
• Short Review: Builds solid suspense with an unsettling atmosphere. Twisty storyline keeps you guessing until the final reveal.
• Rating: 3.5/5
3. Hypnotic (2021)
• Directors: Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote
• Genre: Psychological Thriller
• Cast: Kate Siegel, Jason O’Mara, Dulé Hill
• Plot: A woman seeking self-improvement turns to a renowned hypnotherapist, only to find herself caught in a dangerous mind-control game.
• Short Review: Predictable in parts, but Kate Siegel’s performance elevates this tense exploration of hypnosis gone wrong.
• Rating: 3/5
4. Intrusion (2021)
• Director: Adam Salky
• Genre: Thriller, Mystery
• Cast: Freida Pinto, Logan Marshall-Green, Robert John Burke
• Plot: A couple’s new home is invaded, leading the wife to question her husband’s secrets and the true nature of their suburban life.
• Short Review: Standard home-invasion thriller with a few twists; Freida Pinto delivers a solid performance amid familiar plot beats.
• Rating: 2.5/5
5. Locked In (2021)
(Note: There is also a 2023 film titled “Locked In,” but this overview refers to the 2021 thriller starring Mena Suvari.)
• Director: Carlos V. Gutiérrez
• Genre: Crime, Thriller
• Cast: Mena Suvari, Jasper Polish, Jeff Fahey
• Plot: A mother and daughter get entangled in a dangerous heist at a storage facility, forcing them to fight for their lives.
• Short Review: Low-key thriller with claustrophobic tension; decent performances but a straightforward story.
• Rating: 2.5/5
6. The Paramedic (2020)
• Director: Carles Torras
• Genre: Psychological Thriller
• Cast: Mario Casas, Déborah François
• Plot: After a tragic accident leaves him paralyzed, an obsessive paramedic becomes dangerously fixated on his girlfriend.
• Short Review: Disturbing character study of jealousy and control; Mario Casas delivers a chilling performance.
• Rating: 3/5
7. The Tutor (2023)
• Director: Jordan Ross
• Genre: Thriller, Mystery
• Cast: Garrett Hedlund, Noah Schnapp, Victoria Justice
• Plot: A private tutor is assigned to a billionaire’s son, whose unsettling obsession with him leads to dark secrets unraveling.
• Short Review: Decent tension and performances, though the story’s twists are somewhat predictable.
• Rating: 3/5
8. Unhinged (2020)
• Director: Derrick Borte
• Genre: Action, Thriller
• Cast: Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius, Gabriel Bateman
• Plot: A road-rage incident escalates into a relentless cat-and-mouse chase, as a mentally unstable man targets a single mother.
• Short Review: Gritty and intense, Russell Crowe is convincingly menacing. A straight-up adrenaline ride if you can handle the brutality.
• Rating: 3.5/5
9. The Woman in the Window (2021)
• Director: Joe Wright
• Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery
• Cast: Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie
• Plot: An agoraphobic psychologist believes she witnesses a crime in the house across the street, but her credibility is questioned.
• Short Review: Stylishly shot with a strong cast, but the Hitchcock-inspired plot feels uneven and rushed in parts.
• Rating: 3/5
10. The Chalk Line (2022) [“Jaula”]
• Director: Ignacio Tatay
• Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery (Spanish)
• Cast: Elena Anaya, Pablo Molinero, Eva Tennear
• Plot: A couple finds a traumatized girl wandering the road. As they try to help her, they uncover dark secrets tied to her past.
• Short Review: An unsettling slow-burn that explores trauma and trust, with solid performances and a haunting atmosphere.
• Rating: 3.5/5
11. Last Seen Alive (2022)
• Director: Brian Goodman
• Genre: Action, Thriller
• Cast: Gerard Butler, Jaimie Alexander
• Plot: A man’s wife mysteriously disappears at a gas station, leading him on a desperate search filled with danger.
• Short Review: Straightforward missing-person thriller; Gerard Butler’s intensity carries an otherwise formulaic plot.
• Rating: 3/5
12. Fair Play (2023)
• Director: Chloe Domont
• Genre: Drama, Thriller
• Cast: Phoebe Dynevor, Alden Ehrenreich
• Plot: A newly engaged couple working in high finance faces tension when professional ambitions collide with their personal relationship.
• Short Review: Smart, tense exploration of power dynamics and ambition, with strong performances and a dark undercurrent.
• Rating: 4/5
13. The Guilty (2021)
• Director: Antoine Fuqua
• Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
• Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough (voice), Ethan Hawke (voice)
• Plot: A demoted police officer working at a 911 dispatch center becomes entangled in a kidnapping case over the phone.
• Short Review: Taut and claustrophobic, driven by Jake Gyllenhaal’s gripping performance; a solid remake of the Danish original.
• Rating: 4/5
14. I Came By (2022)
(Sometimes listed simply as “Came By.”)
• Director: Babak Anvari
• Genre: Thriller, Crime
• Cast: George MacKay, Percelle Ascott, Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Bonneville
• Plot: A graffiti artist targeting wealthy elites stumbles upon a sinister secret in a judge’s home, putting him and loved ones in danger.
• Short Review: A tense, socially aware thriller that shifts perspectives and keeps you on edge. Hugh Bonneville is chillingly effective.
• Rating: 3.5/5
15. Brazen (2022)
• Director: Monika Mitchell
• Genre: Crime, Mystery, Romance
• Cast: Alyssa Milano, Sam Page
• Plot: A crime novelist returns home to find her sister murdered. She gets involved in the investigation, suspecting the victim’s double life played a role.
• Short Review: Light, easy-watching murder mystery with a dash of romance. Not particularly groundbreaking, but fans of cozy crime might enjoy it.
• Rating: 2.5/5
Need more in-depth thoughts or similar recommendations? Feel free to let me know!
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑷𝒔𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝑬𝑻𝑭𝑳𝑰𝑿 :
1. Secret Obsession (2019)
• Director: Peter Sullivan
• Genre: Psychological Thriller
• Cast: Brenda Song, Mike Vogel, Dennis Haysbert
• Plot: After a brutal attack, a woman wakes up with amnesia. As she recovers at home, she begins to suspect that the man caring for her may not be who he claims.
• Short Review: Familiar but entertaining thriller tropes; a bit predictable, yet still tense enough for a casual watch.
• Rating: 2.5/5
2. Fractured (2019)
• Director: Brad Anderson
• Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery
• Cast: Sam Worthington, Lily Rabe, Lucy Capri
• Plot: A father rushes his injured daughter to a hospital after an accident. When his wife and child mysteriously disappear, he suspects a conspiracy.
• Short Review: Builds solid suspense with an unsettling atmosphere. Twisty storyline keeps you guessing until the final reveal.
• Rating: 3.5/5
3. Hypnotic (2021)
• Directors: Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote
• Genre: Psychological Thriller
• Cast: Kate Siegel, Jason O’Mara, Dulé Hill
• Plot: A woman seeking self-improvement turns to a renowned hypnotherapist, only to find herself caught in a dangerous mind-control game.
• Short Review: Predictable in parts, but Kate Siegel’s performance elevates this tense exploration of hypnosis gone wrong.
• Rating: 3/5
4. Intrusion (2021)
• Director: Adam Salky
• Genre: Thriller, Mystery
• Cast: Freida Pinto, Logan Marshall-Green, Robert John Burke
• Plot: A couple’s new home is invaded, leading the wife to question her husband’s secrets and the true nature of their suburban life.
• Short Review: Standard home-invasion thriller with a few twists; Freida Pinto delivers a solid performance amid familiar plot beats.
• Rating: 2.5/5
5. Locked In (2021)
(Note: There is also a 2023 film titled “Locked In,” but this overview refers to the 2021 thriller starring Mena Suvari.)
• Director: Carlos V. Gutiérrez
• Genre: Crime, Thriller
• Cast: Mena Suvari, Jasper Polish, Jeff Fahey
• Plot: A mother and daughter get entangled in a dangerous heist at a storage facility, forcing them to fight for their lives.
• Short Review: Low-key thriller with claustrophobic tension; decent performances but a straightforward story.
• Rating: 2.5/5
6. The Paramedic (2020)
• Director: Carles Torras
• Genre: Psychological Thriller
• Cast: Mario Casas, Déborah François
• Plot: After a tragic accident leaves him paralyzed, an obsessive paramedic becomes dangerously fixated on his girlfriend.
• Short Review: Disturbing character study of jealousy and control; Mario Casas delivers a chilling performance.
• Rating: 3/5
7. The Tutor (2023)
• Director: Jordan Ross
• Genre: Thriller, Mystery
• Cast: Garrett Hedlund, Noah Schnapp, Victoria Justice
• Plot: A private tutor is assigned to a billionaire’s son, whose unsettling obsession with him leads to dark secrets unraveling.
• Short Review: Decent tension and performances, though the story’s twists are somewhat predictable.
• Rating: 3/5
8. Unhinged (2020)
• Director: Derrick Borte
• Genre: Action, Thriller
• Cast: Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius, Gabriel Bateman
• Plot: A road-rage incident escalates into a relentless cat-and-mouse chase, as a mentally unstable man targets a single mother.
• Short Review: Gritty and intense, Russell Crowe is convincingly menacing. A straight-up adrenaline ride if you can handle the brutality.
• Rating: 3.5/5
9. The Woman in the Window (2021)
• Director: Joe Wright
• Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery
• Cast: Amy Adams, Gary Oldman, Anthony Mackie
• Plot: An agoraphobic psychologist believes she witnesses a crime in the house across the street, but her credibility is questioned.
• Short Review: Stylishly shot with a strong cast, but the Hitchcock-inspired plot feels uneven and rushed in parts.
• Rating: 3/5
10. The Chalk Line (2022) [“Jaula”]
• Director: Ignacio Tatay
• Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery (Spanish)
• Cast: Elena Anaya, Pablo Molinero, Eva Tennear
• Plot: A couple finds a traumatized girl wandering the road. As they try to help her, they uncover dark secrets tied to her past.
• Short Review: An unsettling slow-burn that explores trauma and trust, with solid performances and a haunting atmosphere.
• Rating: 3.5/5
11. Last Seen Alive (2022)
• Director: Brian Goodman
• Genre: Action, Thriller
• Cast: Gerard Butler, Jaimie Alexander
• Plot: A man’s wife mysteriously disappears at a gas station, leading him on a desperate search filled with danger.
• Short Review: Straightforward missing-person thriller; Gerard Butler’s intensity carries an otherwise formulaic plot.
• Rating: 3/5
12. Fair Play (2023)
• Director: Chloe Domont
• Genre: Drama, Thriller
• Cast: Phoebe Dynevor, Alden Ehrenreich
• Plot: A newly engaged couple working in high finance faces tension when professional ambitions collide with their personal relationship.
• Short Review: Smart, tense exploration of power dynamics and ambition, with strong performances and a dark undercurrent.
• Rating: 4/5
13. The Guilty (2021)
• Director: Antoine Fuqua
• Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama
• Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Riley Keough (voice), Ethan Hawke (voice)
• Plot: A demoted police officer working at a 911 dispatch center becomes entangled in a kidnapping case over the phone.
• Short Review: Taut and claustrophobic, driven by Jake Gyllenhaal’s gripping performance; a solid remake of the Danish original.
• Rating: 4/5
14. I Came By (2022)
(Sometimes listed simply as “Came By.”)
• Director: Babak Anvari
• Genre: Thriller, Crime
• Cast: George MacKay, Percelle Ascott, Kelly Macdonald, Hugh Bonneville
• Plot: A graffiti artist targeting wealthy elites stumbles upon a sinister secret in a judge’s home, putting him and loved ones in danger.
• Short Review: A tense, socially aware thriller that shifts perspectives and keeps you on edge. Hugh Bonneville is chillingly effective.
• Rating: 3.5/5
15. Brazen (2022)
• Director: Monika Mitchell
• Genre: Crime, Mystery, Romance
• Cast: Alyssa Milano, Sam Page
• Plot: A crime novelist returns home to find her sister murdered. She gets involved in the investigation, suspecting the victim’s double life played a role.
• Short Review: Light, easy-watching murder mystery with a dash of romance. Not particularly groundbreaking, but fans of cozy crime might enjoy it.
• Rating: 2.5/5
Need more in-depth thoughts or similar recommendations? Feel free to let me know!
