10 Nail-Biting Thrillers On Netflix India

Netflix is free for everyone in India on December 5-6. The company is running the StreamFest 2020 for the first time, and it is starting in India. During the 48 hours, users can choose to watch any show or movie on Netflix for free.

Netflix StreamFest 2020, scheduled to start at 12.01 pm on December 5, will end at 11.59 pm on December 6. To watch Netflix for free, users need to create an account.  Users do not need to pay any fee to binge watch shows on Netflix for free. Current non-users can sign up with their name, email or phone number and start streaming without any payment.

What to watch on netflix, If you are a fans of the thriller genre, you must watch these movies.

1. The Departed

IMDb Rating: 8.5

 

Arguably one of the most famous thriller movies on this list, The Departed has more than earned its outstanding reputation as an exceptional film. If you're looking for an exhilarating thriller, picking something by Martin Scorsese is guaranteed to be a great decision, and this flick is no different. No mincing words, this movie does get violent and bloody, but it's not a story you will watch for the gore, but rather despite it. Let's just say, there's a reason The Departed is considered to be one of the cinematic masterpieces of the 21st century. 

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2. ARGO

IMDb RATING- 7.7

 

 If you love nail-biters and movies full of suspense, this political thriller on Netflix India deserves to be on your radar. Argo is an intense movie based on the 1979 Iranian hostage situation involving 6 Americans. True to his form, Ben Affleck stands out as an actor, as well as the director, and Argo is every bit visually astounding. If that isn't enough motivation, Argo's cast has Bryan Cranston being someone other than Walter White! 

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 3. NON-STOP

IMDb RATING: 6.9

 

Case in point, Liam Neeson might be one-dimensional in his roles, but he plays that one dimension like nobody else can! This action-packed film is a classic "who dun it", and does a brilliant job at keeping you guessing till the very end. A thriller on a plane might come across as a bit of a cliche, which is why this movie tends to pleasantly surprise its viewers with unique content. It's full of edge-of-the-seat scenes and has plenty of shady characters to pin your suspicions on. 

 

4. MADRAS CAFE 

IMDb RATING: 7.7

 

Madras Cafe is a seriously underrated Bollywood movie, one that deserves a lot more recognition and praise for its intellectual, riveting script and brilliant execution as one of the best political thrillers to have graced Bollywood. It's a gripping retelling of factual events, upheld by striking visuals, a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, and a certain ability to make you squirm in anticipation. 

 

5. The Platform 

IMDb RATING: 7/10

 

I'm not really sure how to sum up this disturbing thriller, except for in terms of its undeniable ability to stimulate you cerebrally. The Platform is a tremendously intelligent and interesting movie, that opens up the doors for subjective interpretation. The plot is centred around the idea of a vertical prison, with a suspended level replacing the concept of a single cell. The movie is powerful and the plot gets bizarre at certain occasions but it's totally thrilling til the very last scene. 

 6. Fracture

IMDb RATING: 7.2/10

 

Endlessly captivating, Fracture remains one of the most underrated psychological thrillers on Netflix India. It perfectly straddles the genres of crime, thriller, mystery, court drama and psychology, mixing the themes to churn out an elaborate yet authentic story. In all honesty, I started the film solely because of Ryan Gosling's presence (heart eyes) but walked away with a lot, LOT more than just the lead's good looks. 

 

7. ANNIHILATION 

IMDb RATING: 6.9/10

 

A refreshing, atmospheric science-fiction thriller on Netflix India, Annihilation is delightfully creepy. There's no denying the gaping plot holes in the film, but the movie is so entertaining it's entirely forgivable. It's an abstract, mesmerising film experience that awaits at the end of this thriller flick, and the scenes are visually stunning throughout. 

 

8. A Cure For Wellness 

IMDb Rating: 6.4

 

Creeeepy. This is one of those mystery movies on Netflix India that are a total treat to the eyes, full of stunning visuals and scenery. The premise is immensely interesting, centred around a young executive sent to fetch his CEO from a "wellness centre" in the Alps. The setting of this flick is truly enchanting, and the story is packed with smart Aha! moments. 

 

9. A QUIET PLACE 

IMDb RATING:  7.5

 

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski happen to be two of my most favourite people on the planet (leaving aside my family and close friends, of course) but that's not all that makes The Quiet Place a fascinating film. Needless to say, the cast performances are more than remarkable, but it's the steady unfurling of a highly engrossing premise that holds your attention captive throughout the entirety of the movie. Indisputably one of the best sci-fi thriller movies on Netflix India, A Quiet Place is an unsettling journey of a film you must set out on. 

 

10. Raat Akeli Hain

IMDb RATING: 7.5/10

 The genre of thrillers in Bollywood is cheesy and predictable more often than not, which is what makes this 2020 release such a remarkably pleasant surprise. It's a dark murder mystery, that's been elevated to a permanent feature under lists of the best thriller movies on Netflix India, thanks to the gritty performances by Nawazzudin and Radhika Apte. Raat Akeli Hai is a great representation of the transition in Indian cinema, from cliched romantic love-triangles to well-executed stories and meaningful content.