All articles tagged with #psychological thriller
The 1978 horror-thriller Magic, headlined by Anthony Hopkins as a ventriloquist whose murderous puppet blurs the line between possession and a fractured psyche, is credited with inspiring Don Mancini to create the Child’s Play franchise; the piece praises its psychological tension and isolation, and notes Magic is streaming on Tubi.
Sydney Sweeney's hit film 'The Housemaid' is getting a sequel, 'The Housemaid's Secret,' due to its strong box office performance, grossing over $75 million in 17 days, with production set to begin later this year, and Sweeney returning as an executive producer.
Director Paul Feig's 'The Housemaid', based on Freida McFadden's novel, is a suspenseful psychological thriller that explores dark secrets within a seemingly perfect family, featuring compelling performances by Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, and emphasizing mood and atmosphere over shock value.
‘All Her Fault’ is a satisfying domestic mystery series on Peacock, anchored by strong performances from Sarah Snook, Dakota Fanning, and Jake Lacy, exploring themes of parental guilt, societal judgment, and family secrets through the disappearance of a young boy in a wealthy Chicago neighborhood.
Shailene Woodley will star in the psychological thriller 'Ultra,' directed by Victoria Negri, which follows a woman participating in the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon after her twin sister's death, confronting her inner demons amid extreme physical and psychological challenges. The film will be showcased at AFM 2025 for international sales.
Shailene Woodley will star in the psychological thriller 'Ultra,' about a woman running the Badwater 135 Ultramarathon while being pursued by an ominous figure, inspired by director Victoria Negri's personal experiences with grief and ultrarunning. The film is set to be sold at AFM 2025 by Mister Smith Entertainment and WME Independent.
Netflix's 'Ballad of a Small Player,' starring Colin Farrell, is a psychological thriller that struggles with pacing and tone, despite Farrell's strong performance. The film's trailer reveals key twists early, but the final product feels incoherent and less engaging than expected, making it a skip for some viewers.
Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is a surreal and accessible film centered on a conspiracy theory involving aliens, featuring compelling performances by Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Aidan Delbis, blending humor, tension, and twists to create a memorable cinematic experience.
Netflix added the 2001 psychological thriller 'Don't Say a Word,' which, despite mixed reviews, offers a twisty and engaging mystery with solid performances, making it a good choice for fans of suspenseful films looking for a palate cleanser after less satisfying recent releases.
Amazon Prime Video's new show 'The Girlfriend' has received critical acclaim with a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, featuring stars Olivia Cooke and Robin Wright in a psychological thriller about a mother's suspicion of her son's new girlfriend. The series, based on a novel, is available for binge-watching all six episodes and has been praised for its performances and entertainment value.
Prime Video's 'The Girlfriend' is a psychological thriller exploring a toxic mother-son relationship and manipulation, featuring strong performances by Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke, with a twist that shifts the narrative and heightens the tension, culminating in a shocking finale.
TIFF 2025 features an exciting lineup of horror films including 'Dust Bunny' with Mads Mikkelsen, 'Exit 8' set in a looping subway, 'Honey Bunch' a gothic psychological thriller, 'Karmadonna' a provocative satirical thriller, and 'Obsession' a psychological horror about unrequited love, promising a diverse range of genre-bending and intense cinematic experiences.
Prime Video has released 'We Were Liars,' a psychological thriller series based on E. Lockhart's novel, featuring a wealthy family on Beechwood Island, with a focus on a teenager's mysterious injury and amnesia, promising twists and a compelling cast.
Netflix's top movie 'Straw', a psychological thriller starring Taraji P. Henson, follows a single mother's harrowing day as her life unravels due to job loss, eviction, and personal crises, culminating in a twist ending. The film is praised for Henson's powerful performance and emotional depth, despite some convoluted plot points and melodramatic moments, and is currently trending at number one on Netflix.
'Bring Her Back' is a psychological horror film featuring Sally Hawkins as a sinister foster mother, with a focus on teenage vulnerability and manipulation, showcasing Hawkins's compelling performance as she goes evil for fun, amidst a messy but emotionally ambitious narrative.