Underrated Psychological Thrillers: Psychological thrillers combine suspense, emotion, and the twistiest kinds of storytelling. While megahits like Shutter Island and Gone Girl are fan favorites, several lesser-known gems. Recent ones mostly from India and beyond deliver equally gripping experiences. Here, then, are 10 underrated psychological thrillers urgently trying to get your attention right now:
This gripping Kannada thriller starring Fahadh Faasil explores guilt and corporate deception, leaving questions about morality for viewers.
Kartik Aaryan plays a socially awkward dentist whose fixation spirals into some really dark madness – a slow-burning little Indian psychological gem.
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s masterpiece revolves around the never-ending perspectives that narrate truth and challenge one in judging right and wrong.
A Malayalam techno-thriller told entirely on digital screens-a chilly yet emotional experience starring Fahadh Faasil.
Sara Ali Khan’s eerie thriller keeps one guessing about the fate of her character till the last twist, and the story takes place in a royal estate.
It will excite on-the-go speed freaks who dwell between trust and betrayal, painting a sharp political thriller scenario.
This dark comedy-drama by Alia Bhatt explores manipulation, trauma, and revenge in domestic thrillers with emotional depth.
Set against a mysterious blackout, this dystopian psychological thriller starring Julia Roberts explores paranoia and family survival.
An art film on haunting visuals and layered storytelling that will transform a Malayalam psychological horror as a must-see art film in itself.
Sarah Snook films this atmospheric thriller unraveling into madness, motherhood, memory, and guilt.
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From Freddy in India to the Monster in Japan, these underappreciated psychological thrillers highlight just how varied storytelling can be in digging through the deepest recesses of the human mind. Whether your thrillers are a bit more subtle, with creeping tension under the skin, or full-on suspense, these movies guarantee visitors will be thinking about them long after the credits roll.