There is nothing better than the thrill of a good movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat, your heart racing, and your head spinning from overthinking the plot

I've spent countless nights scrolling through Netflix in search of that next adrenaline rush, that movie that will stay in your head for days If you're anything like me, you know the struggle of finding the perfect thriller that balances suspense, mystery, and just the right amount of psychological tension

After staying up late into the night watching several movies on the best streaming services, I've compiled a list of the five best thriller movies to watch right now on Netflix Trust me, these picks are worth every minute of your time

“Stranger” is based on a real-life case and tells the story of an undercover police operation aimed at catching a child murder suspect Mark (Joel Edgerton) is an undercover police officer who befriends Henry Teague (Sean Harris), the prime suspect in a long unsolved child abduction case Through a series of interactions, Mark gains Henry's trust and leads him deeper into a web of deception Tensions mount as the police attempt to extract a confession without revealing his true identity But when Emily suddenly disappears, Stephanie is forced to investigate the mystery

As Stephanie digs deeper into Emily's life, shocking secrets are revealed, including Emily's troubled past and possible criminal past As Stephanie closes in on the truth, the plot twists and turns, leading to a suspenseful and surprising conclusion

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“After the World” revolves around the family of Amanda (Julia Roberts), her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke), and their two teenage children Their peaceful vacation is abruptly interrupted when the owner of the house, GH (Mahershala Ali), and his daughter Ruth (Michala), suddenly show up and say they need to evacuate the house because a massive power outage has hit the city

As tensions rise between the two families, they struggle to trust each other amidst their growing fear and anxiety Without reliable information about what is happening in the world beyond their isolated location, paranoia begins to set in and the sense of impending doom escalates

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