Trigger warning: This article contains references to domestic violence, assault, and abuse.
Netflix has a selection of gripping dark thrillers that keep viewers glued to their screens, always yearning for the next twist. These films not only raise the pulse of the audience but also make them appreciate the makers for their brilliant storytelling.
7 Dark Thriller Movies On Netflix That Will Blow Your Mind:
1. Sector 36
- Cast: Vikrant Massey, Deepak Dobriyal, Akash Khurana, Darshan Jariwala
- IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
- Director: Aditya Nimbalkar
- Release Year: 2024
Based on the 2006 Noida serial murders, Sector 36 is a fictional story that shows the struggle of a policeman when his child becomes a victim. This thrilling thriller reveals the dark secrets of the area and the crime that has been going on around it for quite some time.
2. Merry Christmas
- Cast: Katrina Kaif, Vijay Sethupathi, Ashwini Kalsekar, Luke Kenny, Pari Maheshwari Sharma, Radhika Apte
- IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
- Director: Sriram Raghavan
- Release Year: 2024
Fate works its magic and two strangers meet on Christmas Eve. After knowing the woman’s tragic story, the man develops a soft attitude towards her. After spending some lovely time with each other, they return to her house only to discover that a crime has been committed.
Since the man had been sentenced to seven years for murdering his wife, he did not want to come into this case again. But his affection towards the woman could not keep him away from her. Her complicated story eventually makes sense to him who ultimately helps her stay away from the police, taking over all responsibility on her behalf at the end of Merry Christmas.
3. Darlings
- Cast: Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Verma, Roshan Mathew
- IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
- Director: Jasmeet K. rein
- Release Year: 2022
In his directorial debut, Jasmeet K. Rein created this dark thriller film for Netflix that will definitely blow the audience away. Alia Bhatt also made her debut in production with Darlings. The film revolves around the life of a mother and daughter who try to find love. But since the daughter is being abused in her toxic relationship, they try to teach her husband a lesson. One thing led to another and finally they got the freedom to live as they wanted without committing any crime.
4. Mother
- Star Cast: Sridevi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Akshaye Khanna, Sajal Ali, Adnan Siddiqui
- IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
- Director: Ravi Udayawar
- Year of Release: 2017
When a mother and a school teacher lose faith in the legal system it takes over. With the help of some supporters, she punishes the criminals who attacked her stepdaughter and left her mentally devastated. The calm and collected mother suddenly becomes a protector, a lioness who goes to another level to protect her cub. She finally gets the love and respect from her daughter that she had been yearning for for years.
5. Jaane Jaane
- Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Vijay Verma
- IMDb Rating: 7.01/0
- Director: Sujoy Ghosh
- Release Year: 2023
Jaane Jaan is a thrilling story of a single mother who is left with no option but to deal with her husband who tortures her and her daughter. When she commits a serious crime, a school teacher helps her hide the evidence and not get caught for the act, as he develops a soft spot for her. He also creates a story and rewrites the narrative so that the mother-daughter duo is not blamed. To find out what happens at the end of this dark thriller film on Netflix, you’ll have to watch it for yourself.
6. Revenge
- Star Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Tony Luke, Amrita Singh
- IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
- Director: Sujoy Ghosh
- Year of Release: 2019
As the name of the film suggests, it is about a mother taking revenge on a flamboyant businesswoman who remains silent even after her only son takes his life. Hurt by his lies, the older woman hires a swindler to play the role of the younger woman’s confidant until she confesses to her crime. The mother’s plan succeeds which ends with the woman being put behind bars.
7. Beautiful Dilruba comes again
- Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Sunny Kaushal
- IMDb Rating: 5.8/10
- Director: Jaiprad Desai
- Release Year: 2024
After the success of the 2021 prequel Haseen Dilruba, the makers came up with I Haseen Dilruba, which is darker and thrilling than the first one. At one point, the audience is led to believe that the toxic couple has moved on, but not until they are reunited. This is one of the best dark thriller movies on Netflix that is a must watch!
Disclaimer: If you need help or you know someone who is struggling with domestic violence or assault or abuse, please contact your nearest mental health expert, NGO or talk to someone about it. There are many helplines available for this.
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