Psychological thrillers have a special way of keeping you on the edge of your seat, and streaming platforms have a treasure trove of underrated gems waiting to be discovered.
If you’re a fan of mind-bending twists, eerie atmospheres, and characters whose actions leave you questioning everything, these eight films should be on your radar available across various OTTs.
Coherence (Apple TV+): A dinner party among friends takes a surreal turn when a passing comet distorts reality. This low-budget gem draws you in with its eerie home video style and clever storytelling.
Dark Nature (Jio Cinema): Five women on a therapeutic wilderness retreat confront their deepest fears as past traumas manifest in terrifying ways during a nightmarish journey.
Synchronic (Netflix): This time-bending thriller follows two paramedics investigating a mysterious drug that enables users to travel through time, unravelling a gripping mystery along the way.
MK Ultra (Plex): A chilling dramatization of the CIA’s secret mind-control experiments during the 1960s, exploring ethical boundaries crossed in the name of science.
Buried (Prime Video): A man awakens buried alive with only a phone and a few tools to escape. This claustrophobic thriller masterfully captures the tension of isolation and survival.
True Fiction (Plex): An aspiring writer’s dream opportunity spirals into a psychological nightmare when her favourite author subjects her to a twisted experiment in a remote cabin.
Perfect Enemy (Prime Video): A famous architect’s life unravels when a mysterious woman reveals a dark connection to his past, leading to a shocking conclusion.
Black Box (Prime Video): A grieving father undergoes experimental memory restoration therapy, uncovering horrifying truths about his past and identity.