Slow-burn thrillers build tension and unravel mysteries at a deliberate pace, focusing on suspense, complex characters, and unexpected twists.
If you enjoy slow-building suspense, here are seven must-watch slow-burn thrillers available on ZEE5, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Disney+ Hotstar.
Don’t Breathe (Amazon Prime Video): A home-invasion thriller where three thieves break into a blind war veteran’s home, only to find him far from helpless, leading to a tense and claustrophobic battle for survival.
Article 15 (Netflix): Ayushmann Khurrana stars as a police officer tackling caste discrimination and corruption in a small village, delivering a powerful social thriller.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (Amazon Prime Video): A psychological thriller that explores guilt and tragedy, starring Colin Farrell and Barry Keoghan, with a haunting and slow-building narrative.
Shanghai (Amazon Prime Video): Directed by Dibakar Banerjee, this political thriller delves into corruption and power struggles, focusing on a conspiracy that runs deeper than expected.
Rahasya (ZEE5): Inspired by real-life events, this thriller follows a CBI officer investigating a complex murder mystery with twists that keep the audience guessing.
Raat Akeli Hai (Netflix): Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays a small-town cop unravelling the secrets behind a wealthy family’s murder, blending mystery with social commentary.
Black Swan (Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video): Natalie Portman stars as Nina, a ballet dancer whose quest for perfection leads to mental unravelling.