The 21 best thrillers on Netflix right now

Jason GuerrasioDec 10, 2020, 01:25 IST

Eli Roth's "Knock Knock."Lionsgate

If you are in the mood for a thriller, Netflix has a great selection.
From a classic such as "Basic Instinct" to an original from the streamer like "Bird Box," there's a great variety of choices.
Here we highlight the 21 best thrillers that are available right now.

If you're into thrillers, the frightening films that can range from horror movies to tense dramas, you're in luck. Right now Netflix has a bunch.

Titles include recent popular choices on the streaming giant such as the Keanu Reeves-starrer "Knock Knock" and Peppermint," starring Jennifer Garner. Then there are also classics, including "Raising Cain," "Nightcrawler," and "Basic Instinct."

Here are the 21 best thrillers on Netflix right now.

Note: Numerous titles drop off Netflix monthly, so the availability of titles below may change.

"Basic Instinct"

Sharon Stone in "Basic Instinct." TriStar

"Bird Box"

Sandra Bullock (center) in "Bird Box." Netflix

"Burning"

Lee Chang-dong's "Burning." CGV Arthouse

"The Boy"

William Brent Bell's "The Boy." STXfilms

"Fargo"

Frances McDormand in "Fargo." Working Title

"The Gift"

Jason Bateman in "The Gift." Blumhouse

"Good Time"

Robert Pattinson in "Good Time." a24

"The Guest"

Dan Stevens in "The Gift." Picturehouse

"It Comes At Night"

Trey Edwards Shults' "It Comes At Night." A24

"Knock Knock"

Eli Roth's "Knock Knock." Lionsgate

"Lust, Caution"

Ang Lee's "Lust, Caution." Focus Features

"Nightcrawler"

Jake Gyllenhaal in "Nightcrawler." Open Road Films

"Peppermint"

Jennifer Garner in "Peppermint." STX Entertainment

"Raising Cain"

Brian De Palma's "Raising Cain." Universal

"Rust Creek"

Hermione Corfield in "Rust Creek." IFC Films

"Secret in their Eyes"

Julia Roberts in "Secret in their Eyes." STXfilms

"Session 9"

Brad Anderson's "Session 9." Universal

"Snowpiercer"

Chris Evans in "Snowpiercer." The Weinstein Company/RADiUS-TWC/CJ Entertainment

"Swimming Pool"

François Ozon's "Swimming Pool." UCG Films

"Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"

(L-R) Benedict Cumberbatch and Gary Oldman in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy." screenshot

"Uncut Gems"

Adam Sandler in "Uncut Gems." a24

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