5 Best Thriller Movies on Netflix This Week

If you’re a fan of suspense, mystery, and heart-pounding plot twists, you’re in for a treat. Netflix offers a wide range of thrilling movies to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Keep reading to explore some of the most gripping films available on the platform, guaranteed to provide you with an exhilarating movie-watching experience.

Below are the 5 best thriller movies on Netflix this week:

1. Title: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Release Year: 2022
Director:  Rian Johnson
Runtime: 2h 21m

In contrast to other entries, “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) ditches the dark and gritty tone for a bright and humorous approach. Rian Johnson’s sequel to the 2019 hit is a thrilling tale with an engaging plot. The film’s comedy stems from satirical portrayals of the suspects, whose lives intertwine in a complex and layered narrative resembling the enigmatic “Glass Onion” itself. Renowned detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) receives an invitation to a weekend on an eccentric billionaire’s private island, where the host (Edward Norton) has organized a murder mystery game with his closest friends. The result is a delightful blend of obvious and obscure elements, ensuring an entertaining experience.

2. Title: Extraction 2

Release Year: 2023
Director: Sam Hargrave
Runtime: 2h 3m

Chris Hemsworth, known for his role in “The Avengers,” reprises his character as the black ops mercenary Tyler Rake in “Extraction 2.” Joining forces once again are writer Joe Russo (“The Gray Man”) and director Sam Hargrave (“Extraction”). The story unfolds with a retired Rake enjoying a peaceful existence in Austria, only to be interrupted when a mysterious man requests his help in rescuing a mother and her two daughters from a prison in Georgia. With Russo and Hargrave’s collaboration, the film promises a thrilling experience packed with high-octane action and pulse-pounding pursuits, ensuring an adrenaline-fueled escort mission fraught with danger.

3. Title: The Pale Blue Eye

Release Year: 2022
Director: Scott Cooper
Runtime: 2h 10m

The contributions of Edgar Allan Poe have enriched the mystery and thriller genres significantly. However, “The Pale Blue Eye” does not adapt a Poe story. Instead, it draws inspiration from Louis Bayard’s novel of the same name and presents a fictional detective tale set during Poe’s troubled time at West Point Military Academy. This period piece blends elements of horror and mystery. The story commences with the discovery of a cadet’s body hanging from a tree. Initially presumed to be suicide, the macabre twist is revealed when the cadet’s heart is found removed from his chest. Christian Bale portrays a seasoned detective called to investigate, who realizes that unraveling the academy’s secrets requires the assistance of a brilliant young cadet: Edgar Allan Poe, portrayed by Harry Melling.

4. Title: Spiderhead

Release Year: 2022
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Runtime: 1h 47m

In 2022, director Joseph Kosinski made waves with “Top Gun: Maverick,” but his Netflix thriller “Spiderhead” is equally captivating. The story takes place in a private research facility that doubles as a prison, where Chris Hemsworth portrays a mysterious scientist conducting chemical experiments on the inmates. Miles Teller plays one of the prisoners who starts questioning the purpose behind these tests. The film steadily builds tension, leading to an unexpected twist. Teller and Hemsworth exhibit excellent chemistry, while Jurnee Smollett delivers a layered and endearing performance. “Spiderhead” stands out as one of Netflix’s top releases this year, with its compelling narrative and the unsettling possibility of its premise becoming a reality in the near future.

5. Title: I Care A Lot

Release Year: 2021
Director: J Blakeson
Runtime: 1h 59m

Rosamund Pike’s brilliant performance in the 2020 black comedy film, “I Care a Lot,” earned her a Golden Globe. She portrays Marla Grayson, a heartless con artist who targets vulnerable elderly individuals. Marla, a court-appointed guardian, exploits her legal authority to seize control of their assets. However, her deceitful scheme encounters a major obstacle when her latest victim, Jennifer Peterson (Dianne Wiest), is revealed to have ties with a dangerous gangster, played by the iconic Peter Dinklage. With its dark humor, sharp satire, and thrilling narrative, “I Care a Lot” is a must-watch for fans of the genre.