Universal PicturesHere’s our list of the best thrillers on Netflix this month, which includes the likes of Vertigo, Barbarian, Woman of the Hour, and Rebel Ridge.
Working out what to include on this list was no easy task, as some of the best films ever made are thrillers, and the genre has a lot of crossover with both horror and action.
But our team of film fanatics was more than up to the task, and they’ve spent the last few days diligently trawling through Netflix’s library (and there are a lot of new movies on Netflix) to bring you what might just be the greatest list of thriller films ever made (on Netflix).
You’ll find the Top 30 below, while we’re updating this list every month to clear out what’s been removed, and add the best of the newcomers.
30. I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore
Netflix- Genre: Thriller, Comedy
- Release date: February 24, 2017
- Director: Macon Blair
- Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Elijah Wood, Jane Levy
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 1 hour 36 minutes
What it’s about: While deep in the midst of an existential crisis, Ruth’s house is burgled, so she teams up with strange neighbour Tony, and embarks on a mission to track the thieves down, in the hopes of making them pay for what they’ve done.
Why we like it: Written and directed by Macon Blair, who also briefly appears in the movie, I Don’t Feel at Home is a comedy-thriller that turns decidedly nasty when the protagonists find themselves in over their heads. Plot and tone are clearly influenced by the best of the Coen brothers, while Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood are a winning odd couple who should have played Ruth and Tony in a bunch of sequels to this underrated and underseen crime caper.
Words by Chris Tilly
29. Red Eye
DreamWorks- Genre: Suspense thriller
- Release date: August 19, 2005
- Director: Wes Craven
- Cast: Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy, Brian Cox
- Region: US
- How long is it? 1 hour 25 minutes
What it’s about: A woman befriends the man sitting next to her on a flight to Miami, little realizing he has an ulterior motive that involves murder.
Why we like it: Director Wes Craven reinvented the horror genre multiple times thanks to movies like Last House on the Left, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and Scream, but here he’s having a ball with a straightforward Hitchcockian thriller, while Cillian Murphy is also clearly having just as much fun as the charming villain of the piece.
Words by Chris Tilly
28. The Power of the Dog
Netflix- Genre: Western, Drama, Thriller
- Release date: November 17, 2021
- Director: Jane Campion
- Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Kodi Smit-McPhee
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 2 hours 6 minutes
What it’s about: Based on the 1967 Thomas Savage novel of the same name, The Power of the Dog concerns a tough and domineering rancher waging psychological warfare on his brother’s wife and son in 1920s Montana, until the tables are turned in the most shocking fashion.
Why we like it: Jane Campion’s Western movie is beautiful, disturbing, terrifying, and filled with twists and turns that you won’t see coming. Kirsten Dunst has never been better, Benedict Cumberbatch delivers a powerhouse performance as a bad man with big secrets, while the understated Kodi Smit-McPhee steals the film out from under him as a youngster with an even bigger secret. Mesmerizing stuff.
Words by Chris Tilly
27. The Platform
Netflix- Genre: Dystopian thriller
- Release date: November 8, 2019
- Director: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
- Cast: Iván Massagué, Antonia San Juan, Zorion Eguileor
- Regions: US, Europe
- How long is it? 1 hour 34 minutes
What it’s about: Set in an impossible towering prison The Platform follows several inmates who rely on a single platform for food that moves down the tower. Those at the top get the most to eat, those at the bottom… well they’re lucky if they get scraps.
Why we like it: The cinematic equivalent of a Cormac McCarthy novel, The Platform is an exceptionally bleak movie that ends with the promise that things might get better. As you might expect then it’s a challenging watch, yet if you’re willing to give it your time you’ll find its compelling plot, inventive concept, and shocking twists make up for the fact it’s gloomier than a Goth who can’t find their favorite black coat. It’s shockingly violent which is always a good things right?
Words by Tom Percival
26. Compliance
Magnolia Pictures- Genre: Crime/Thriller
- Release date: January 21, 2012
- Director: Craig Zobel
- Cast: Ann Dowd, Dreama Walker, Pat Healy, Bill Camp
- Regions: US and Canada
- How long is it? 1 hour 30 minutes
What it’s about: Based on the 2004 strip search phone call scam, a fast food manager receives a disturbing phone call, leading to the increasingly invasive interrogation of a young employee.
Why we like it: Some movies are simply too unbelievable to be realistic, and Compliance should be one of them. But it’s not. Watching this is like passing a train wreck; you can’t look away, no matter how much you want to. Zobel succeeds in creating a film that is as compelling as it is claustrophobic, but the true story behind it is where the tension lies (you’ll find yourself screaming at the baffling decisions being made, all the while wondering whether “icky thriller” should be a new genre).
25. Captain Phillips
Sony Pictures- Genre: Action-thriller, drama
- Release date: October 11, 2013
- Director: Paul Greengrass
- Cast: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi
- Region: US
- How long is it? 2 hours 15 minutes
What it’s about: An unarmed container ship called the Maersk Alabama is hijacked by Somali pirates, putting the captain and crew in mortal danger.
Why we like it: Based on a true story, Captain Phillips is an unbearably tense thriller that pits the title character against fearsome Somali pirate Abduwali Muse, and features newcomer Barkhad Abdi going toe-to-toe with acting great Tom Hanks, matching him every step of the way.
Words by Chris Tilly
24. The Lost Daughter
Netflix- Genre: Thriller/Drama
- Release date: December 16, 2021
- Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
- Cast: Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Ed Harris
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 2 hours 1 minute
What it’s about: A middle-aged woman’s seaside vacation takes a turn thanks to her fixation on a mother-daughter duo in a nearby villa. Watching them day to day, her dark past is opened up.
Why we like it: If you’ve ever wanted to see Olivia Colman be a complete cold-hearted b*tch, now’s your chance. Brooding and often stuck in its own trauma, The Lost Daughter plays out like the callous neighbor you’ve always suspected looks down on you. It serves as Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut, and she’s going to school you on cinema etiquette any chance she gets.
Words by Jasmine Valentine
23. It’s What’s Inside
Netflix- Genre: Horror/sci-fi
- Release date: January 19, 2024
- Director: Greg Jardin
- Cast: Reina Hardesty, Gavin Leatherwood, James Morosini, Nina Bloomgarden, Madison Davenport
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 1 hour 43 minutes
What it’s about: A group of college friends at a pre-wedding reunion find a surprise guest who arrives with a mysterious suitcase in the pack. This starts to tear the group apart, resulting in psychological chaos.
Why we like it: This mind-bending sci-fi Netflix movie takes a typical coming-of-age story to the next level. It’s What’s Inside is an all-rounder that’s easy to watch – good cast, direction, script, and a satisfying mystery… it’s all there.
Words by Jasmine Valentine
22. Nowhere
Netflix- Genre: Thriller/drama
- Release date: September 29, 2023
- Director: Albert Pintó
- Cast: Anna Castillo, Mariam Torres, Tamar Novas, Tony Corvillo, Kaabil Sekali
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 1 hour 49 minutes
What it’s about: Pregnant Mia is fleeing a totalitarian country when a violent storm knocks the ship container she’s hiding in overboard. Can she survive? Well, that would be telling.
Why we like it: I’m not sure if I’d describe watching a dystopian thriller that could happen to us at any given moment as “thrilling,” but Nowhere never drops its tension. By the end of the movie, you’ll be spent of any energy, which has all gone into the baby’s survival. It’s a great choice if you want to expand your Spanish Duolingo streak, though.
Words by Jasmine Valentine
21. Don’t Move
Netflix- Genre: Horror/Thriller
- Release date: October 24, 2024
- Director: Adam Schindler
- Cast: Kelsey Asbille, Finn Wittrock
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 1 hour 30 minutes
What it’s about: When a Patrick Bateman wannabe injects a woman with a paralytic agent, she has just 20 minutes to run and hide before her body shuts down.
Why we like it: Word of warning: Don’t Move will have you screaming at your screen. It might not be “absolute cinema,” as Martin Scorsese would put it, but if you’re looking for 90 minutes of heart-thumping tension and a unique premise, this is for you. Asbille and Wittrock give impeccable performances, and as for that ending, well, let’s just say you won’t see it coming.
Words by Daisy Phillipson
20. Fair Play
Netflix- Genre: Thriller/Mystery
- Release date: January 20, 2023
- Director: Chloe Domont
- Cast: Phoebe Dynevor, Alden Ehrenreich, Eddie Marsan, Sebastian de Souza, Brandon Bassir
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 1 hour 53 minutes
What it’s about: An unexpected promotion at a cutthroat hedge fund pushes a newly engaged couple’s relationship to the brink.
Why we like it: Sally from Corrie’s daughter in a sexy, legal, love affair? It’s almost too good to be true. Fair Play is a different dramatic turn for Netflix, taking the typical romance mystery on a much darker turn. Our leads’ chemistry is off the charts, and the twists and turns will keep you on a knife’s edge.
Words by Jasmine Valentine
19. I Care a Lot
Netflix- Genre: Crime thriller
- Release date: February 21, 2021
- Director: J. Blakeson
- Cast: Rosamund Pike, Eiza González, Peter Dinklage, Chris Messina
- Regions: US and Canada
- How long is it? 1 hour 58 minutes
What it’s about: Marla Grayson has a particularly insidious con: she convinces judges to make her a court-appointed guardian of elderly people, before moving them into her care home and robbing them. However, she gets more than she bargained for when she bags a new resident with ties to the mafia.
Why we like it: This is deliciously grim viewing. Pike is a force of wicked nature; if it wasn’t for Gone Girl, this would be a career-best performance. However, as compulsively nasty as it is – you’ll be distressed, and you’ll like it – it’s also slickly directed, wittily written, and always entertaining, plus it has an empowering love story at its core. Sometimes, it just feels good to watch bad people have some fun.
Words by Cameron Frew
18. The Hateful Eight (Extended Edition)
The Weinstein Company- Genre: Western
- Release date: December 25, 2015
- Director: Quentin Tarantino
- Cast: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins,
- Regions: US
- How long is it? 2 hours 58 minutes
What it’s about: As John “The Hangman” Ruth takes his fugitive to Red Rock, they encounter another bounty hunter and a man who claims to be a local sheriff. When they get caught in a blizzard, they take shelter in a nearby cabin – and as a storm rages outside its walls, tensions rise with bloody consequences inside.
Why we like it: It feels strange to call an Oscar-nominated Quentin Tarantino movie underrated – but it’s a fair description of The Hateful Eight, a gargantuan, epic Western and a frosty-hearted masterpiece. This is as nasty as the director has ever gotten, and thanks to Netflix, you can enjoy the definitive version of the story: a four-episode mini-series.
17. Leave the World Behind
Netflix- Genre: Sci-fi/Thriller
- Release date: October 25, 2023
- Director: Sam Esmail
- Cast: Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, Ethan Hawke, and Myha’la
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 2 hours 20 minutes
What it’s about: Based on Rumaan Alam’s novel of the same name, the story sees a family vacation turn into a tense apocalyptic ordeal as tech failures spark paranoia, distrust, and questions of survival.
Why we like it: Say what you want about this film (“predictive programming” and all), there’s no denying it’s an apocalyptic thriller for our times. So much so that it hits the newsfeed every time there’s a tech-related failure. Alongside its enticingly dark story and stunning shots, Leave the World Behind benefits from its top-tier cast performances – even if we can’t forgive that dance scene.
Words by Daisy Phillipson
16. 22 July
Netflix- Genre: Documentary/Thriller
- Release date: September 5, 2018
- Director: Paul Greengrass
- Cast: Anders Danielsen Lie, Jon Øigarden, Thorbjørn Harr
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 2 hours 20 minutes
What it’s about: A true story based on the 2011 Norway attacks, 22 July examines the harrowing experiences of victims and survivors trapped at a summer camp when a right-wing extremist launched a deadly attack.
Why we like it: Greengrass takes a no-frills approach that is essential to filmmaking of this kind, offering a sobering reminder of the horrors of extremism, a message that is tragically vital today. Deeply emotional and unflinchingly realistic, 22 July balances personal stories with the broader societal impact, with its raw performances and restrained direction making its message hit even harder.
Words by Daisy Phillipson
15. Watcher
- Genre: Psychological thriller
- Release date: November 4, 2022
- Director: Chloe Okuno
- Cast: Maika Monroe, Burn Gorman, Karl Glusman, Madalina Anea, Daniel Nuta
- Regions: US
- How long is it? 1 hour 36 minutes
What it’s about: A young actress who has just moved to town with her boyfriend notices a mysterious stranger watching her from across the street… at exactly the same time as a serial killer runs loose.
Why we like it: Before she hit Longlegs fame, Monroe was living out our worst fears – being stalked by a stranger while in our own homes. We know how well she can deal with absolute creeps, with Watcher being another turn that keeps us on the edge of our seats. It’s a slower burn this time, blending elements of classic horror tropes into an already frightening narrative. Best watched in the daytime with all the lights on, as a precaution.
Words by Jasmine Valentine
14. The Stranger
- Genre: Thriller
- Release date: October 19, 2022
- Director: Thomas M. Wright
- Cast: Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Jada Alberts
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 1 hour 56 minutes
What it’s about: Police officer Mark Frame befriends a man suspected of abducting and killing a child as part of a dangerous sting operation.
Why we like it: Based on a true story that’s both disturbing and distressing, The Stranger examines the mental and physical toll of undercover police work, and features powerhouse performances from Joel Edgerton and Sean Harris.
Words by Chris Tilly
13. Barbarian
20th Century Studios- Genre: Scary thriller
- Release date: September 19, 2022
- Director: Zach Cregger
- Cast: Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long
- Regions: US and UK
- How long is it? 1 hour 42 minutes
What it’s about: A woman travels to Detroit for a job interview, where she discovers that her Airbnb is double-booked, while there seems to be something strange going down in the building’s basement.
Why we like it: Barbarian is a movie of two halves, the first being a tense thriller, the second a terrifying horror movie. Writer-director Zach Cregger also has a background in comedy, meaning the film turns into a black comedy whenever Justin Long’s sleazy character is onscreen. And it manages to succeed on all those genre fronts, while building to an unforgettable climax.
Words by Chris Tilly
12. Circle
- Genre: Thriller
- Release date: October 16, 2015
- Director: Aaron Hann, Mario Miscione
- Cast: Michael Nardelli, Carter Jenkins, Lawrence Kao
- Regions: US
- How long is it? 87 minutes
What it’s about: 50 people wake up in a circular room, and quickly discover that one of them is killed every two minutes or when one of them tries to leave. But everything changes when they realise they can choose who dies.
Why we like it: It’s kill or be killed in this enjoyably silly thriller that was apparently inspired by 12 Angry Men, and plays like an episode of Black Mirror. And while the payoff doesn’t quite match the inspired setup, Circle nevertheless poses some fascinating social and ethical questions along the way.
Words by Chris Tilly
11. Calibre
- Genre: Psychological thriller
- Release date: June 29, 2018
- Director: Matt Palmer
- Cast: Jack Lowden, Martin McCann, Tony Curran
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 1 hour 40 minutes
What it’s about: Two old friends reunite for a hunting trip in the Scottish Highlands, but a single mistake spirals into life-altering consequences, transforming their journey into a devastating moral nightmare.
Why we like it: Watching Calibre is like experiencing a nightmare; you’ll wake up from it feeling grateful that none of it was real. It’s a simple premise, brought to life by convincing performances and a claustrophobic tension that snowballs to the point of absurdity. It’ll undoubtedly raise those cortisol levels but the wash of relief when it ends is euphoric. Trust me, it’s worth the stress.
Words by Daisy Phillipson
10. The Good Nurse
- Genre: Crime thriller
- Release date: September 11, 2022
- Director: Tobias Lindholm
- Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Jessica Chastain, Kim Dickens, Alix West Lefler, Nnamdi Asomugha
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 2 hours 1 minute
What it’s about: Nurse Charlie Cullen is found to be responsible for the murder of dozens of patients over a period of 16 years, across two states and nine hospitals, without ever being charged. When his colleague Amy Loughren finds out, life changes forever.
Why we like it: A medical drama AND a murder mystery? Could this be the perfect movie? Chilling in its storyline and execution, Redmayne’s lead performance is convincing enough in its empathy to make us question absolutely everything we’re being told. For the true crime fans amongst us, The Good Nurse is also based on a true story, meaning the lore runs deep.
Words by Jasmine Valentine
9. The Snowman
- Genre: Psychological thriller
- Release date: October 20, 2017
- Director: Tomas Alfredson
- Cast: Michael Fassbender, Rebecca Ferguson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Val Kilmer, J. K. Simmons,
- Regions: US
- How long is it? 1 hour 59 minutes
What it’s about: Harry Hole (yes, that’s his real name), a damaged star detective, investigates the disappearance of a victim on the first snow of winter – and he fears an elusive serial killer may be active again. With the help of a new recruit, they try to connect the dots and outwit the killer before the next snowfall.
Why we like it: The Snowman isn’t a good film. In fact, it is terrible; poorly written, ineptly edited, stitched together with bizarre VFX, and the performances are almost uniformly dire. So, why is it on this list? It’s so bad that it deserves to be reviled (and revered) like Tommy Wiseau’s The Room. There aren’t many thrillers this nasty that will make you laugh so much, so don’t miss your chance to see an all-time stinker.
Words by Cameron Frew
8. Carry-On
- Genre: Action thriller
- Release date: December 5, 2024
- Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
- Cast: Taron Egerton, Sofia Carson, Jason Bateman
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 1 hour and 59 minutes
What it’s about: When a TSA agent is instructed to let through a mysterious bag at a busy airport, he finds himself trying to stop a horrific terrorist plot that could cost the lives of hundreds.
Why we like it: Many dubbed Carry-On this generation’s Die Hard, and while that might be an exaggeration, the Netflix thriller is an undeniably fun time. If there were a thriller checklist, Carry-on would tick them all off: a time crunch, a busy and everyday environment, a blackmailed protagonist, and a cheesy villain with the goal to destroy. Oh, and it’s a Christmas movie. Not too shabby!
Read our full Carry-On review.
Words by Jessica Cullen
7. Woman of the Hour
- Genre: Thriller, true crime
- Release date: October 18, 2024
- Director: Anna Kendrick
- Cast: Anna Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 1 hour 35 minutes
What it’s about: Based on the real TV dating show appearance of Rodney Alcala (aka The Dating Game Killer), Woman of the Hour explores his past crimes and tells a fictional story of the woman he almost went on a date with.
Why we like it: Lots of great thrillers fall under the true crime umbrella, and Woman of the Hour is easily one of Netflix’s very best dramatizations. The true story behind the Dating Game Killer is horrific and downright unbelievable, but Woman of the Hour manages to ground the drama while adding its own fictional twists to emanate a deep sense of unease and unpredictability.
Read our full Woman of the Hour review.
6. Gerald’s Game
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Release date: September 29, 2017
- Director: Mike Flanagan
- Cast: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 1 hour 43 minutes
What it’s about: A couple who are drifting apart head to a cabin in the woods for a weekend getaway to try and reconnect. Husband Gerald endeavors to spice things up by handcuffing wife Jessie to the bed. But then he has a heart attack and dies, with the key to the cuffs ending up out of Jessie’s reach. What follows is the weekend from hell as Jessie is trapped without food or drink, and that’s before the wolves appear at her door…
Why we like it: Gerald’s Game is based on Stephen King’s famously unfilmable novel 1992 novel, but writer-director Mike Flanagan found a way, as well as the perfect Jessie in Carla Gugino. Tension, tragedy, and genuine horror make gripping bedfellows throughout, while the infamous “degloving” sequence is one of the most shocking scenes in horror history.
Words by Jessica Cullen
5. Rebel Ridge
- Genre: Action thriller
- Release date: August 27, 2024
- Director: Jeremy Saulnier
- Cast: Aaron Pierre, Don Johnson, Anna Sophia Robb, David Denman
- How long is it? 2 hours 11 minutes
What it’s about: Terry Richmond has a simple goal: bailing his cousin out of jail and setting up a new life for them. Unfortunately, Shelby Springs’ corrupt police force gets in the way, leaving him with one option: “I gotta haunt these motherf**kers myself.”
Why we like it: Rebel Ridge is one of the best movies (let alone thrillers) Netflix has ever produced; a proper 21st-century successor to Rambo (First Blood, specifically) that mixes the Dad-coded charms of Reacher and Jeremy Saulnier’s trademark, clinical direction. Plus, it’s impossible not to fall under the hulking, charismatic spell of Aaron Pierre as he stares down Don Johnson’s “sh*t-eating grin.”
Read our full Rebel Ridge review.
Words by Cameron Frew
4. Emily the Criminal
- Genre: Crime thriller
- Release date: August 12, 2022
- Director: John Patton Ford
- Cast: Aubrey Plaza, Theo Rossi, Brandon Sklenar, Gina Gershon, Megalyn Echikunwoke
- Regions: US
- How long is it? 1 hour 33 minutes
What it’s about: Struggling under a ton of student debt and unable to find work, Emily involves herself in a credit card scam. But when she acts as a dummy shopper and buys things using stolen cards, the risks start increasing.
Why we like it: Unlike some of our other favorite thrillers, Emily the Criminal features a hefty dose of realism. Pairing Plaza’s natural sarcastic comedy with the sad realities of life as a graduate is an inspired choice, and the result is this dark and disturbing story set in the world of black-market capitalism.
Words by Jasmine Valentine
3. Vertigo
Universal Pictures- Genre: Mystery thriller
- Release date: May 28, 1958
- Director: Alfred Hitchcock
- Cast: James Stewart, Kim Novak
- Regions: US
- How long is it? 2 hours 9 minutes
What it’s about: A former police officer with an intense fear of heights is hired to follow a friend’s wife around San Francisco, but the job soon turns into an obsession.
Why we like it: Vertigo received mixed reviews when it first hit screens, but is now considered Alfred Hitchcock’s most accomplished movie, and regularly tops lists of the best films ever. James Stewart delivers a career-best performance as the troubled detective in question, while his obsession with the beautiful blond he’s tailing reflects Hitchcock’s own fascination with his leading ladies, resulting in Hitch’s most personal work.
Words by Chris Tilly
2. The Devil All the Time
- Genre: Psychological thriller
- Release date: September 11, 2020
- Director: Antonio Campos
- Cast: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Bill Skarsgård, Sebastian Stan, Riley Keough
- Regions: Everywhere
- How long is it? 2 hours 18 minutes
What it’s about: In the backwoods of Ohio, sinister characters – an unholy preacher, a twisted couple, and a crooked sheriff – converge around young Arvin Russell as he fights the evil forces and local corruption that threaten him and his family.
Why we like it: If we told you that The Devil All the Time is deeply nihilistic, unpleasant, and overwhelmingly oppressive, with savage violence and characters you can’t bear to watch, you’d think we weren’t fans – but quite the opposite, as it’s secretly one of the most considered and affecting Netflix thrillers ever produced. Also, the film features Robert Pattinson doing a silly little voice; just Google “delusions” if you’re unconvinced.
Words by Cameron Frew
1. Parasite
- Genre: Thriller/Comedy
- Release date: October 11, 2019
- Director: Bong Joon-ho
- Cast: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Jang Hye-jin, Park Myung-hoon, Lee Jung-eun
- Regions: US
- How long is it? 2 hours 10 minutes
What it’s about: The struggling Kim family con their way into working for the wealthy Park household, but their deception has violent and shocking consequences.
Why we like it: Joon-ho really went and showed us what cinema is all about with his tour de force thriller comedy. A simple story told incredibly well, Parasite is at once funny, entertaining, thought-provoking, and jaw-dropping – and it will make you crave Jjapaguri with steak like never before. For all their faults, you’ll find yourself gunning for the underdog family by the end, reminding us that, well, “rich people are nice because they’re rich.”
Words by Daisy Phillipson
Now you know our picks for the best of Netflix’s thriller offering, if you’re looking for more hot takes, check out our list of the best sci-fi movies ever made. You can also check out Netflix’s new TV shows in April, and you’re more excited about the year ahead, then we’ve got you covered with our list of the most anticipated movies of 2025.
