8 Best Psychological Thrillers to Stream on Netflix

"The Devil All the Time," directed by Antonio Campos, is a psychological crime thriller based on Donald Ray Pollock's novel. This 138-minute film takes you through the post-World War II era, focusing on several eerie characters involved in dark deeds.

Central to the story is Willard Russel, portrayed by Bill Skarsgård. Willard is haunted by his inability to save his wife, who succumbs to cancer despite his desperate sacrifices. Then there's the duo, Carl (Jason Clarke) and Sandy (Riley Keough), who roam American roads hunting for victims to abduct and eventually kill.

Another key character is Roy Laferty, played by Harry Melling. He's a preacher obsessed with his faith, going so far as to murder his wife in a twisted attempt to bring her back to life. These characters, each with their own troubled pasts, are on a collision course that leads to a terrifying climax.

Directed by Tobias Lindholm, this movie is an adaptation of Charles Graeber's 2013 book of the same name. Starring Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne in the lead roles, the movie tells the story of a nurse trying to uncover a medical crime.

Amy (Jessica Chastain) is a single mother who works as a nurse at Parkfield Memorial Hospital. Although she struggles with heart disease, Amy continues to work. Until one day, her work in the ICU overwhelmed her. Fortunately, another nurse named Charlie (Eddie Redmayne) comes to her aid.

Charlie's presence really helps Amy. Now she is no longer alone in doing things. Together, Amy and Charlie grow closer and become friends.

However, shortly after Charlie's presence. Amy became suspicious of Charlie, because since he arrived many patients died mysteriously. It turns out that when a police investigation is carried out, everything leads to Charlie as the main suspect.

The Pale Blue Eye, a mystery movie, was directed by Scott Cooper. It's based on a book by Louis Bayard with the same name. The movie, which lasts for about two hours, is about a detective who is looking into several murders at the U.S. Military Academy.

The story is set in 1830 at West Point. Detective Augustus Landor, played by Christian Bale, is asked by the Military Academy to find out how one of their students, Leroy Fry (Steven Maier), died. At first, everyone thinks Leroy killed himself. But, after a closer look, they find out he was actually killed.

Detective Augustus works with Edgar Allan Poe (Harry Melling) who is interested in the murder. They work together to find out who really killed Leroy.

The story gets more interesting when Edgar finds an important clue about a secret meeting connected to the murder. Who could be the person responsible?

The Babysitter, directed by McG, is a murder-themed movie mixed with teen black comedy. It stars Judah Lewis and Samara Weaving and runs for 85 minutes. The film revolves around a teenage boy who finds out his babysitter is part of a scary satanic cult planning to kill him.

Cole (Judah Lewis) is cared for by Bee (Samara Weaving), a charming, funny, and well-liked girl, while his parents are at work. Bee's presence is a source of comfort for Cole.

One evening, as Cole's parents leave him with Bee, they hope she'll be a positive influence. But Cole soon discovers a hidden side of Bee. She gives him alcohol, causing him to pass out.

Later, Bee and her friends gather for a ritual that involves offering blood to the devil. Cole wakes up and realizes what's happening and quickly calls 911. However, Bee and her friends are already in his room, intending to use his blood. Will Cole be able to escape from the clutches of this devil-worshipping group?

Lost Girls (2020) is a mystery drama movie directed by Liz Garbus, based on the book "Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery" by Robert Kolker. The movie digs into the true story of an unsolved serial murder case targeting young female sex workers on Long Island.

Mari Gilbert (Amy Ryan) is an activist who tirelessly urges a law enforcement to find her missing daughter, Shannan (Sarah Wisser). Frustrated with the police inaction, Mari takes the initiative to investigate the Long Island community where Shannan was last seen.

During her investigation, Mari discovers a series of unsolved murders involving young sex workers on the island, which increases her concern for her daughter's safety. The gruesome events make her even more worried. Can Mari reunite with her daughter and solve the serial murders?

This American sci-fi movie, directed by Jim Mickle and released in 2019, features Boyd Holbrook, Cleopatra Coleman, and Michael C. Hall. It focuses on a Philadelphia cop who is determined to catch a puzzling serial killer with crimes that are hard to understand.

In 1988, a series of murders shook Philadelphia, putting the city on edge and pushing the authorities to work harder to find the guilty person. Among the police, Thomas 'Lockie' Lockhart (Boyd Holbrook) and his partner Winston Maddox (Bokeem Woodbine) are given the task of solving the case.

They're not alone in this mission as Detective Holt (Michael C. Hall) also joins them. Together, they make progress and find the suspect. In a dramatic turn, the suspect dies after being hit by a train.

Thinking the case is solved, they close it. But then, similar murders start happening again, following the same pattern. It seems like a copycat killer is on the loose. The big question is, who could it be?

This 96-minute film stars Sydney Park and follows the story of a new student caught up in a series of scary murders in her new town. Directed by Patrick Brice and released in 2021, this American murder movie is based on Stephanie Perkins's novel of the same name.

Makani Young, played by Sydney Park, moves from Hawaii to Nebraska to live with her grandmother and start a new chapter in her life. She quickly adjusts and forms close friendships. As graduation nears, their school is rocked by a chilling murder targeting students.

Oddly, the killer, who wears a mask resembling each victim's face, has set sights on Makani's best friend. Makani, hiding a secret past, decides to team up with her classmates to uncover the murderer's identity before they become the next targets.

Directed by David Blue Garcia, this American murder thriller unfolds a chilling tale of the Leatherface killer, who gets a new victim to torture.

After winning an auction to purchase some land in the town of Harlow, Texas, a pair of successful young businessmen, Melody (Sarah Yarkin) and Dante (Jacob Latimore), head out to survey the land they bought. However, an elderly woman insists that some of the land is still hers.

The situation gets so heated that the woman has a heart attack and is rushed to the hospital. Seizing this opportunity, Melody, Dante, and their team explore the area, and accidentally run into Leatherface.

As a result, the murder case from 48 years ago is repeated. Brutally, Leatherface begins to target all those involved in the land conflict. The attempt to rehabilitate the area turns into a harrowing fight for survival against a merciless and ruthless killer.