20 suspenseful mysteries you have to stream at least once

A young woman, tired of the horrors of online dating, thinks she's finally met the perfect guy after a charming encounter at a grocery store. To reveal anything more would spoil the absolutely shocking and twisted turn this movie takes about 30 minutes in, so just press play and buckle up.

A hardened detective tries to uncover the truth behind the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, but the case slowly begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life. Benicio Del Toro, who also co-wrote the script, anchors this gritty, slow-burning crime mystery where nothing is what it seems.

On a single night in 1950s New Mexico, a young switchboard operator and a radio DJ discover a strange audio frequency that could change the world forever. This is a stunning piece of low-budget, high-concept sci-fi that feels like a lost episode of The Twilight Zone.

This film dives headfirst into the world of New York City's elite, following a group of con artists as they try to swindle billionaires. Told from multiple perspectives, this is a slick, sexy, and suspenseful thriller where you can't trust anyone, and the plot is full of delicious, satisfying twists.

A mother and her two children must make a terrifying journey down a river while blindfolded to escape a mysterious entity that causes anyone who sees it to die. This was the viral sensation that had everyone talking—a high-stakes post-apocalyptic thriller that is pure, relentless suspense.

A ruthlessly efficient con artist makes a living by becoming the court-appointed guardian for elderly people and stealing their assets. Rosamund Pike is phenomenal as the stylish anti-heroine who finally meets her match in this wickedly sharp and darkly comic thriller.

A college student on her way home gets stranded by a blizzard at a remote highway rest stop with a group of strangers. Things get much worse when she discovers a kidnapped child in the back of a van, realizing one of the people trapped with her is the kidnapper.

A group of small-time criminals in 1950s Detroit is hired for what they think is a simple job, only to realize they've been set up. Steven Soderbergh assembles an incredible, star-studded cast for this intricate, stylish, and twisty neo-noir crime puzzle.

The relationship of a newly engaged couple who work at the same cutthroat hedge fund begins to unravel after one of them gets a coveted promotion. This is a searing and intense erotic thriller about the intersection of power, gender dynamics, and ambition.

A demoted police officer working the 911 dispatch desk receives a frantic call from a woman who appears to have been abducted. Taking place in real-time and almost entirely within the confines of the call center, this is an unbelievably tense thriller that relies solely on Jake Gyllenhaal's tour-de-force performance.

Benoit Blanc is back, this time on a private Greek island with a group of insufferable tech billionaires for a murder mystery party that — surprise! — turns deadly for real. The star-studded cast is hilarious, the production design is gorgeous, and the plot has more layers than the film's namesake.

A family's idyllic vacation rental is interrupted by the home's owners, who claim a mysterious blackout has crippled the country. This apocalyptic thriller from the creator of Mr. Robot is a masterclass in slow-burn dread, paranoia, and social commentary that will stick with you long after the ambiguous ending.

A college student becomes infatuated with his wealthy, aristocratic classmate and scores an invitation to his family's sprawling estate for the summer. What follows is a beautifully depraved and wickedly funny gothic thriller about obsession and class, with a final scene so audacious you'll never hear "Murder on the Dancefloor" the same way again.

This isn't your dad's Predator movie. Set 300 years in the past, the film follows a highly skilled Comanche warrior as she protects her tribe from a mysterious and technologically advanced alien hunter, creating one of the most suspenseful and visually stunning cat-and-mouse thrillers in recent years.

After a near-miss on a high-profile job, a methodical, cold-blooded assassin finds himself at the center of an international manhunt. David Fincher's brutally efficient thriller is a minimalist masterpiece, offering a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a sociopath whose meticulously planned life is spiraling out of control.

When members of the Osage Nation, who became rich from oil, are murdered one by one in the 1920s, the newly formed FBI is sent to investigate. Martin Scorsese directs this sweeping, heartbreaking, and utterly chilling true-crime epic, a powerful mystery about the true face of greed and evil in America.

A homeschooled teenager who uses a wheelchair begins to suspect that her loving, overprotective mother is harboring a dark secret. This is a tight, claustrophobic, and wildly effective thriller from the same team behind Searching, proving you don't need a huge budget to create unbearable suspense.

In the 1830s, a veteran detective is hired to solve a gruesome murder at West Point, and he enlists the help of a brilliant, eccentric young cadet: Edgar Allan Poe. Christian Bale stars in this moody, atmospheric, and beautifully gothic whodunnit that you have to stream at least once. 

An agoraphobic tech worker in a pandemic-era Seattle discovers recorded evidence of a violent crime and must venture out into the world she fears to report it. Steven Soderbergh delivers a nail-biting, modern-day Hitchcockian thriller that perfectly captures the anxieties of our time.

Forget her famous older brother; Sherlock's rebellious, brilliant teenage sister is the star of this show. When her mother disappears, Enola heads to London to solve the case herself in this incredibly charming, fun, and action-packed mystery adventure.