20 Best Suspense Thriller Movies That Will Make Your Heart Race Faster

This one's a psychological masterpiece starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Set in a mysterious asylum on a remote island, it delves deep into the human psyche, unravelling a puzzle of paranoia and dark secrets. Leonardo aka Edward Teddy Daniels, is a  U.S. Marshal investigating the disappearances on this island housing a psychiatric facility, only to realise a secret that is hard for him to come to terms with.

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Where To Watch: Netflix

Duration: 2 hours 18 minutes

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer and Mark Ruffalo

Detective duo Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman embark on a chilling cat-and-mouse chase with a sadistic serial killer in David Fincher's Seven. Gritty, intense, and packed with shocking twists, this dark masterpiece will leave you breathless as the detectives uncover each macabre piece of the puzzle.

IMDb Rating: 8.6/10

Where To Watch: Prime Video

Duration: 2 hours 7 minutes

Cast: Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt and Kevin Spacey

James McAvoy delivers an unforgettable performance as a man with multiple personalities in M. Night Shyamalan's Split. This chilling thriller will keep you guessing until the very end, as secrets are unveiled, and a psychological battle unfolds between the troubled protagonist and his captives. If you are a fan of the suspense thriller genre, definitely give this one a watch!

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

Where To Watch: Jio Cinema

Duration: 1 hour 57 minutes

Cast: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy and Haley Lu Richardson

Directed by David Fincher, Gone Girl is a psychological and supense thriller that delves into the intricacies of a troubled marriage and explores the depths of human deceit, manipulation, and the sinister games that love can play. The story is about the mysterious disappearance of Amy (Rosamund Pike) and her husband's (Ben Affleck) journey to find her. As the media frenzy intensifies and suspicion mounts, secrets from their past unravel, painting a disturbing portrait of their relationship. Amy's diary entries and a series of shocking twists challenge the audience's perceptions, blurring the line between victim and perpetrator. 

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Where To Watch: Netflix

Duration: 2 hours 29 minutes

Cast: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris

Drishyam is a gripping tale of a common man pushed to extraordinary lengths to protect his family. Vijay Salgaonkar, portrayed by Ajay Devgn, is a simple cable operator and a loving family man. When his family becomes entangled in a tragic incident, Vijay navigates a web of lies and cover-ups to protect his loved ones from the clutches of the law. Using his astute intelligence and keen observation skills, he constructs an intricate alibi to thwart the investigation led by a determined police officer, played by Tabu. It's a cat-and-mouse chase that keeps you gripped for the entire duration of the movie.

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Where To Watch: Disney+Hotstar

Duration: 2 hours 43 minutes

Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Rajat kapoor

Directed by renowned Christopher Nolan, Inception blurs the line between reality and illusion. In the movie, Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) leads a team of skilled thieves who enter the subconscious of their targets to steal their secrets. However, their latest mission challenges everything they know as they attempt the seemingly impossible—planting an idea in someone's mind rather than extracting one. As they delve deeper into layered dreams, reality becomes a malleable canvas where perceptions warp and the line between illusion and truth blurs.

IMDb Rating: 8.8/10

Where To Watch: Netflix

Duration: 2 hours 28 minutes

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Elliot Page

Stephen King's masterful storytelling takes centre stage in Gerald's Game. When a harmless kinky game turns into a horrifying nightmare, one woman must confront her deepest fears while fighting for survival. With Carla Gugino's captivating performance, this psychological thriller will leave you in awe and terror.

IMDb Rating: 6.5/10

Where To Watch: Netflix

Duration: 1 hour 43 minutes

Cast: Carla Gugino, Bruce Greenwood and Chiara Aurelia

Set in Kolkata, this thriller follows a gripping portrayal of a pregnant woman (Vidya Balan) who travels from London to Kolkata in search of her missing husband, unravelling secrets, conspiracies and a mystery that keeps the audience guessing until the end. Ghosh's deft direction and the atmospheric setting of the city add depth to the narrative, elevating Kahaani to a thrilling and emotionally resonant cinematic experience. 

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Where To Watch: Prime Video

Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes

Cast: Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Indraneil Sengupta

Exploring the dangers of advanced technology, M3gan delves into the dark side of artificial intelligence. When a brilliant roboticist creates an eerily lifelike doll named M3GAN, the line between human and machine blurs, leading to terrifying and unpredictable consequences. 

IMDb rating: 6.4/10

Where to watch: Jio Cinema

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Cast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw and Ronny Chieng

M. Night Shyamalan's, The Sixth Sense remains an ethereal masterpiece that haunts its viewers to this day. Bruce Willis, in a compelling portrayal, plays a child psychologist helping a young boy with an eerie gift to see the dead. The film's sublime storytelling, clever twists, and palpable tension envelop the audience. Its spine-tingling revelation in the finale forever solidifies its position as a timeless suspense thriller, leaving us with an indelible mark that questions the line between the living and the departed.

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Where To Watch: Disney+Hotstar

Duration: 1 hour 47 minutes

Cast: Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment and Toni Collette

Talaash is a psychological thriller that delves into loss, guilt, and the uncanny. Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat (Aamir Khan), a tortured police officer investigating the strange death of a popular actor. He encounters a woman (Kareena Kapoor Khan) during his investigation who claims to be able to connect with the dead.

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

Where To Watch: Jio Cinema

Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes

Cast: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rani Mukerji

The Prestige is a bewitching labyrinth of deception and rivalry. Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman, as duelling magicians, captivate with their performances while revealing the dark obsession that drives them. The film's enigmatic narrative, coupled with its visually sumptuous cinematography, ensures a spellbinding experience.

IMDb Rating: 8.5/10

Where To Watch: Prime Video

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes

Cast: Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman and Scarlett Johansson

Memento, another of Christopher Nolan's masterpieces, is a mind-bending cinematic marvel that disorients and amazes. The protagonist, who suffers from anterograde amnesia, is unable to form new memories while on the journey of locating his wife's killer. Armed with Polaroid photos and cryptic tattoos, he pieces together his past, encountering allies and foes along the way. The movie is in reverse chronology and takes you on an enthralling journey, where every scene is a puzzle piece in the grand design.

IMDb Rating: 8.4/10

Where To Watch: Prime Video

Duration: 1 hour 53 minutes

Cast: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano

Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver searing performances in Prisoners, a story of desperation and moral ambiguity. As a father searching for his kidnapped daughter, Jackman's raw intensity collides with Gyllenhaal's relentless detective, creating an enthralling clash of wills. 

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Where To Watch: Prime Video

Duration: 2 hours 33 minutes

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis

A thriller based on the nuances of how human psyche. How a human gets obsessed with fulfilling their compulsive behaviors in life with underlying tremors on rudimentary beliefs and traditional structures of faith. Actor Asif Ali is the holding glue of the complete plot and keeps you hooked with his exceptional acting skills. While watching, you will question yourself on what you just witnessed but its the thrill that sustains till the end that keeps you going.

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10

Where To Watch: Prime Video

Duration: 2 hours 33 minutes

Cast: Asif Ali, Prasant Murali and Renji Panicker

Aattam is a masterpiece of a film that focuses on everything that's wrong in the society (or patriarchy) when it comes to women. The gripping screenplay is direct and potent, and the stellar performances by the cast only adds to the stunning visual execution of the film. There's just the right amount of emphasis on every emotion and struggles and emotions endured by each character which further builds your flow to watch the story in one go for a profoundly moving film experience.

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Where To Watch: Prime Video

Duration: 2 hours 19 minutes

Cast: Vinay Forrt, Zarin Shihab and Kalabhavan Shajohn

Kishkinda Kandam is a recent release, and you need to drop everything to check it out. The story unfolds into a psychological existential thriller, revolving around a missing child. It is not one of those mystery tales that heavily rely on events, but it takes so much power from the inner human psyche, its extensions, and its abilities to protect one 'everyday reality'. The actors have done a phenomenal job, and the movie features the breathtaking scenery of Kerala, which makes it all the more supreme.

IMdb Rating: 8.6/10

Where To Watch: TBA

Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes

Cast: Asif Ali, Vijayaraghavan and Aparna Balamurali

Another Ben Affleck film you can appreciate is Deep Water. The thing about this suspense film is that you either like it or straightaway hate it. It's erotic, sophisticated and kind of bothers your head because the plot isn't something usual. Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck play a somewhat odd couple that's together but not meant to be together, and how they move with this situation in their own peculiar ways with a few murders happening here and there.

IMDb Rating: 5.5/10

Where To Watch: Prime Video

Duration: 1 hour 55 minutes

Cast: Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas and Tracy Letts

Jaane Jaan is one of our favourite performances of Kareena Kapoor Khan in recent times. It has suspense, it has thrill and is webbed around a murder. With Kareena being the prime suspect, Vijay Varma a feisty cop desperate to catch the murderer and Jaideep Ahlawat a mysterious but sweet maths teacher (and KKK's neighbour), we would watch the movie even just for the lovely job done by the actors.

IMDb Rating: 7/10

Where To Watch: Netflix

Duration: 2 hour 19 minutes

Cast: Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma

Sector 36 was inspired from Nithari Killings case in Noida, Uttar Pradesh and shows Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal in key roles at the centre of all gore. Not for the faint hearted, it's dark, scary, gruesome, spine-chilling and basically, freaks you out. It's a disturbing but thought-provoking watch that gives you all the suspense, thrill and that realisation of how trauma can leave an irreversible mark on a person’s psyche.

IMdb Rating: 7.2/10

Where To Watch: Netflix

Duration: 2 hours 4 minutes

Cast: Vikrant Massey, Deepak Dobriyal and Akash Khurana