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OTT platforms like Amazon Prime Video have an extensive collection of psychological thrillers that can leave the audience unsettled by invoking their deepest fears. The genre explores various themes such as suspense, mystery, heist, horror, stalkers, and revenge while establishing an uneasy and tense setting that blurs the line between right and wrong. These movies have twisted narratives and complex characters. In this article, we have compiled a list of a few lesser-known and critically acclaimed psychological thrillers that you can watch on Amazon Prime Video.
7 lesser-known and critically acclaimed psychological thrillers on Amazon Prime Video with twisted narratives that guarantee to send chills down your spine
The movie follows Rachana (played by Samantha Ruth Prabhu), an intern working at a leading newspaper, whose life turns upside down when she becomes the main suspect in a flyover accident. As the plot progresses, she decides to unravel the mystery and prove her innocence, but will she succeed? A remake of filmmaker Pawan Kumar's Kannada movie of the same title, the psychological thriller also features Aadhi Pinisetty, Bhumika Chawla, and Rahul Ravindran in pivotal roles.
Here's another exhilarating psychological thriller that deserves your attention. The movie follows a successful cardiac surgeon, Steven Murphy (played by Colin Farrell), who befriends a mysterious teenage boy named Martin (Barry Keoghan). Unaware of his past connection with Martin, Murphy takes him under his wing but the decision disrupts the lives of Murphy's family members. The situation takes a serious twist when Martin reveals his dark intentions towards Murphy. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller also features Nicole Kidman, Raffey Cassidy, and Alicia Silverstone, among others.
The Jonathan Demme directorial has a rating of 8.6 on IMDb. It tells the story of a young FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster), who seeks help from Hannibal Lecter (played by Anthony Hopkins) to solve a complex case involving a serial killer, known as Buffalo Bill. Besides the gripping storyline, what keeps the audience on the edge of their seat is the tension between Starling and Lecter and the latter's menacing aura that builds a sense of danger in people around him.
The meticulous direction, suspense, and powerful performances by all the actors make this masterpiece a must-watch for all. The plot of Gupt: The Hidden Truth centres around a man named Sahil (played by Bobby Deol), who is accused of killing his stepfather. After failing to prove his innocence, he escapes from prison and tries to solve the complicated murder case himself. However, the movie takes a shocking twist when he learns the truth about his girlfriend (essayed by Kajol).
This cult movie features Shah Rukh Khan as the main antagonist Rahul Mehra — a psychopath whose one-sided love creates chaos in Kiran's (played by Juhi Chawla) life. The gripping narrative of the movie focuses on Rahul, who goes to extreme lengths to win the love of his life, blurring the lines between good and evil. The movie sheds light on how love can also take a violent turn. Directed by late filmmaker Yash Chopra, the movie also features Sunny Deol and Anupam Kher in important roles.
Starring Idris Elba, Beyoncé, and Ali Larter in lead roles, this psychological thriller delves into the lives of a perfectly married couple. Derek Charles is a successful businessman whose firm hires Lisa Sheridan, a temp worker, who soon gets obsessed with him. After multiple failed attempts to seduce him, Lisa's obsession turns into a nightmare for Charles, who finds himself mired in a web of deception, when her actions blur the line between right and wrong. Will Charles be able to save his marriage?
Aankhen is a psychological heist movie that promises full entertainment. The chilling narrative and complexity of the main characters essayed by Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Arjun Rampal, and Paresh Rawal will reel you in right from the start. The movie revolves around a former bank employee Vijay Singh Rajput who comes up with a plan to seek revenge on the bank that fired him unfairly. He enlists Neha (Sushmita Sen), a teacher, to train three blind men to pull off a heist at the same bank. The events that transpire next, including a shocking twist, will keep you glued to the screen till the end.
