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Edge-Of-Your-Seat Psychological Thrillers That Will Leave You Speechless

These must-watch psychological thrillers deliver mind-bending twists, suspenseful storytelling, and shocking endings that will keep you guessing.

BY Clara Sørensen

April 08, 2025

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Some of the most iconic films in cinematic history are psychological thrillers featuring Hollywood’s biggest stars. If horror feels too intense, thrillers offer the perfect balance of suspense and intrigue without diving into full-blown terror. Packed with mind-bending mysteries, shocking twists, and edge-of-your-seat tension, these films keep audiences hooked until the very last frame. From eerie disappearances to deadly secrets and complex relationships, psychological thrillers have delivered unforgettable moments for decades. Here’s a roundup of some of the best ones you can stream right now.

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'Nocturnal Animals' (2016)

Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson star in Tom Ford's Nocturnal Animals, the designer's second feature film. Adams plays Susan, the owner of an art gallery, who receives the manuscript of her ex-husband's new book, which seems to be inspired by their relationship. Nocturnal Animals is visually sumptuous, violently bleak, and incredibly tense, led by some of Hollywood's finest acting talent.

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'Uncut Gems' (2019)

Whether you love or hate Adam Sandler, it's impossible to deny that his performance in Uncut Gems is pretty legendary. Directed by the Safdie brothers, Sandler plays Howard, the owner of a jewelry store who has some serious gambling debts. When he gets hold of a rare opal, he thinks he can finally pay off his loan shark, who also happens to be his brother-in-law. Unfortunately, Howard's life gets progressively worse from there, and the movie is a relentless and heart-stopping thriller that doesn't let up until the very end.

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'Black Swan' (2010)

Black Swan stars Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis as rival ballet dancers competing for the leading role in a production of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. The intense pressure forces Nina (Portman) to push herself beyond her limits in order to obtain the role, while facing off against her double. However, Nina's obsession with perfection leads to her losing grip on reality and descending into madness.

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'Zodiac' (2007)

Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr. co-star in David Fincher's Zodiac, a true crime adaptation about the real-life Zodiac killer. Throughout the late '60s, a series of brutal murders took place in the San Francisco Bay Area. The murderer subsequently sent letters and ciphers to the police and local newspapers, along with bloody clothing, hinting at his identity. 2007's Zodiac explores the terrifying hunt for one of America's most infamous killers.

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'Se7en' (1995)

Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman star as a pair of detectives working together to investigate a serial killer who is inspired by the Seven Deadly Sins. While Freeman's Detective Somerset is reaching retirement, Pitt's Detective Mills is new to the city, having just moved with his wife (played by Gwyneth Paltrow). Despite their differences, Mills and Somerset find themselves in the middle of a gruesome race against time.

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'Martha Marcy May Marlene' (2011)

Martha Marcy May Marlene helped establish Elizabeth Olsen as a force to be reckoned with. Olsen plays Martha, a young woman who's recently escaped from a cult in the Catskill mountains, in this tense thriller. Returning home, she's extremely paranoid, and eternally scarred by the overarching reach of the cult's lead, Patrick (John Hawkes).

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'Rear Window' (1954)

Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly star in Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller about a photographer who believes he's witnessed a murder from his window. After breaking his leg, Jeff (Stewart) is forced to recover at home, meaning that he has far too much time on his hands. With his camera and a pair of binoculars, Jeff starts rigorously watching his neighbors, and becomes an armchair detective in the process.