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​7 lesser-known psychological thrillers on OTT that are worth watching​

etimes.in | Last updated on - May 26, 2024, 19:15 IST
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​7 lesser-known psychological thrillers on OTT that are worth watching! ​

​Who doesn't like thrillers? There are some psychological thriller films that become huge hits, making lots of money and earning praise from critics. They become a part of cinematic history. But in the sea of popular blockbusters and beloved classics, there are also films that don't get as much attention. These hidden gems are waiting for people who are curious enough to explore beyond the usual choices. From lesser-known indie dramas to films with famous actors that didn't get the spotlight they deserved, each movie on this list of underrated psychological thrillers offers an exciting journey into the genre.


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​PERFECT STRANGER – YOUTUBE​



​The movie stars Halle Berry as Rowena Price, who is a journalist trying to find out who killed her friend Grace. She thinks it might be Harrison Hill, a powerful executive played by Bruce Willis. Rowena pretends to be different people to get close to Hill and find evidence against him, with the help of a guy named Miles Haley. As she investigates, Rowena gets tangled up with Hill and discovers a lot of secrets. In the end, she finds out who really killed Grace, and it's a big surprise.


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​FRAILTY – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO​

​This movie is actor Bill Paxton's first time directing. It features Paxton, Matthew McConaughey, and Powers Boothe. The story takes place in Texas during the late 1970s and follows the Meiks family, which includes a father and his two sons, Fenton and Adam. The father claims he's been visited by an angel and believes he's been given a mission by God to kill demons disguised as regular people. He starts having visions telling him to murder those he thinks are possessed. He gets his sons involved in the killings, but Fenton questions whether it's right, while Adam supports their father completely. The story jumps between past events and the present, slowly revealing how the father became a serial killer, leading to a chilling ending.


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​MADHOSHI – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO​



​Anupama, played by Bipasha Basu, struggles with PTSD after her sister dies in the 9/11 tragedy. Six months later, she's engaged to Arpit (Priyanshu Chatterjee) and seems happy. But when Arpit goes to the US for a business trip, Anupama meets a man named Aman (John Abraham), who says he's an undercover agent. She falls in love with him, but when she tells her family and Arpit, things get complicated. They say Aman isn't real, and Anupama starts doubting her own reality. The movie keeps you on edge with its unexpected twists and suspense.


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​STOKER – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO​



​After India Stoker's dad dies in a car crash on her 18th birthday, her Uncle Charlie (played by Matthew Goode) moves in with her and her mom, Evelyn (played by Nicole Kidman). As Charlie becomes part of their lives, India feels both intrigued by and suspicious of his mysterious personality and manipulative behavior. As the story unfolds, India's relationship with Charlie gets darker, uncovering family secrets buried for years. India must deal with lies, desires, and violence as she faces the truth about her family's past and her own hidden feelings. Directed by renowned South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook, the movie stands out for its stylish direction, stunning cinematography, and eerie music, creating a creepy and unsettling atmosphere. Another underrated psychological thriller worth watching.


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​NO SMOKING – JIOCINEMA​



​The movie is based on a story by Stephen King called 'Quitters, Inc.' It's about a man named K who smokes a lot. His wife, Anjali, wants him to stop smoking. K goes to a place called Prayogshala to help him quit, which is run by Baba Bengali. But the methods they use are very strange and make things worse for K. It makes him feel really bad and confused about life. The movie is known for being different from other movies. It looks cool and has funny parts, but it also makes you think about how people act.


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​PSYCHO (2020) – NETFLIX​



​Gautham (played by Udhayanidhi Stalin) is a blind aspiring singer who loves Dagini (played by Aditi Rao Hydari), a popular radio jockey. Their happiness doesn't last long as Dagini gets kidnapped by a serial killer. Gautham teams up with police officer Malini (played by Nithya Menon) to save Dagini before the killer hurts her. The movie keeps you hooked with its exciting story, great acting, and suspenseful atmosphere.


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​DON’T SAY A WORD – AMAZON PRIME VIDEO​



​In this psychological thriller, Dr. Nathan Conrad (played by Michael Douglas), a well-known psychiatrist, faces a nightmare when his daughter, Jessie (played by Skye McCole Bartusiak), is kidnapped by a group of criminals led by Patrick Koster (played by Sean Bean). The kidnappers demand that Dr. Conrad retrieve a valuable six-digit number from the mind of a troubled teenage girl named Elisabeth Burrows (played by Brittany Murphy), who has been institutionalized since childhood. With time running out and his daughter's life on the line, Dr. Conrad races against the clock to get Elisabeth to reveal the number. Along the way, he uncovers dark secrets and connections to his own life and his late wife's former patient. The gripping storyline, full of twists, turns, and psychological tension, will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.


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