Thrillers are an interesting genre, because they aren’t necessarily scary, but they absolutely f*ck with your head. These movies are full of suspense and have you questioning what the ending might be throughout the whole film. They’re not for the faint of heart and they’re not the kind of movie you can put on and watch in the background. No, these movies demand attention. If you’re craving more thriller movies in your life, why not try out one of these selections currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video? There are quite a few to choose from right now, but we picked 17 really solid options to get you started. Queue up your device, and let’s get to it.
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The Cabin in the Woods
This horror/comedy/thriller combo sees a group of rowdy college kids escape to a cabin in the woods only to find themselves in a supernatural game of sorts that’s being masterminded by a group of people somewhere else.
Watch The Cabin in the Woods on Amazon Prime.
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Hereditary
You can’t escape where – and who – you come from, and that’s a scary truth this family realizes when people keep dying and benevolent supernatural things keep happening.
Watch Hereditary on Amazon Prime.
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Inception
It’s a race against time when you go inside other people’s dreams to steal secrets. The only question is: are you ever really awake?
Watch Inception on Amazon Prime.
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Margin Call
It’s the 2008 financial crisis and the employees at one firm have to figure out a way to save themselves from ruin. It’s a story of suspense to see if they actually fail.
Watch Margin Call on Amazon Prime.
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Midsommar
The trip to this midsummer festival was not at all what these 20-somethings bargained for. Instead, they’re stuck in a twisted gathering that leaves many dead.
Watch Midsommar on Amazon Prime.
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The Neighbor
What starts as just innocently glancing at the neighbors grows into an obsession with what’s going on next door – and one man can’t help but get involved in the neighbor’s dark secrets.
Watch The Neighbor on Amazon Prime.
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A Quiet Place
This family has to live in complete silence to stay alive. When they’re surrounded by creatures that hunt by sound, it’s the only way they can survive.
Watch A Quiet Place on Amazon Prime.
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The Resident
After moving to a brand-new New York apartment to start a new life, this woman thinks everything will be great. But someone is watching. Someone is always watching.
Watch The Resident on Amazon Prime.
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Secret Window
When this author escaped to a remote cabin amid his divorce, he hoped to find solitude. Instead, he found himself embroiled in a battle over supposed plagiarism and paranoia sets in.
Watch Secret Window on Amazon Prime.
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Super 8
When this group of kids witnesses a massive train crash in their Ohio town, they quickly realize that something is very, very wrong. What follows is a collection of supernatural and unexplainable chain of events.
Watch Super 8 on Amazon Prime.
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Wish Upon
There’s a price to pay for happiness. This young girl can’t get all the things she wants without someone paying a bloody price for them.
Watch Wish Upon on Amazon Prime.
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Clue
It’s a game of whodunnit? in this movie that, yes, is just like the board game. This lighthearted thriller will still have you questioning who actually is guilty of murder.
Watch Clue on Amazon Prime.
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Sliver
People keep dying in this upscale New York apartment building and no one can figure out why. One resident has to figure out what’s happening before she’s the next victim.
Watch Sliver on Amazon Prime.
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Vivarium
You’ll never look at a housing development the same after watching this suspenseful thriller about a couple who thinks they’ve found their dream home only to find out they’re trapped in a nightmare.
Watch Vivarium on Amazon Prime.
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