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Who doesn’t like a bit of thrill, when it comes to binge-watching movies on Netflix? For we know that if twists are done right, they can turn a mediocre film into a decent one and keep audiences on the edge of their seats. But some films take things to a different level, where every turn becomes an unforgettable one and some plot twists simply leave people bewildered.
So here’s a list of the 10 best movies on Netflix to choose from that have a few of the greatest plot twists of all time—well, enough to keep audiences on their toes. Without any spoilers to ruin the unprecedented twists, let’s dive into the critically acclaimed and widely popular films on the streaming giant.
1.Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery(2022) 91% Rotten Tomatoes rating
Detective movies are by far the best thrillers with mind-bending plot twists. Well, this might be noJames Bond,butDaniel Craigsurely reprised his role as Detective Benoit Blanc inGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,the standalonesequel to the 2019 film,Knives Out.
This time invited to tech billionaire Miles Bron’s (Edward Norton) private Greek island along with his closest and rich and successful friends, Craig’s journey becomes even more interesting as a friendly game ends with the death of Andi Brand (Janelle Monáe) and Duke Cody (Dave Bautista).
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Channeling his inner James Bond through his role as Detective Blanc, Craig’s character tries to unravel the truth and figure out the culprit. But through the process, the only piece of incriminating evidence is destroyed. So how will Blanc figure out the culprit? And more than anything, who among the close-knit friend circle could kill Andi and Duke? Watch for yourself on Netflix.
2.Missing(2023) 88% Rotten Tomatoes rating
Brought to audiences as a spiritual sequel to 2018’sSearching, the 2023 movieMissingdelivers a similar thriller approach, while narrating the story of an amateur investigation of a missing person. Following the teenage girl June (Storm Reid) who finds herself home alone after her mother goes on a vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, the movie takes a stomach-churning twist over June’s concern for her mother’s wellbeing and whereabouts.
Trying to find out what might have happened to her mother, or where she might be, June finds herself going down a dark rabbit hole, learning secrets about her mom and family that she should have never known. So what do you think might have happened to her mother, or it was just another dark secret of her family?
Get the first-hand experience of unraveling the secrets with June, by watchingMissingon Netflix.
3.Oldboy(2003) 83% Rotten Tomatoes rating
When speaking of iconic thrillers with mind-bending plot twists, the classic must appear on the list—the2003 movieOldboybyPark Chan-wook. Following the story of Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik), a drunkard who’s suddenly kidnapped and held prisoner in a hotel room without explanation for 15 years, Oldboy narrates his mission of finding the person behind his endless suffering.
After enduring this isolation for over a decade, as Oh Dae-su ventures on this journey to find the real culprit, he falls in love with a young sushi chef, Mi-do (Kang Hye-jung), along the way. But despite the ray of hope and happiness that the protagonist receives for a brief period, there’s a devastating plot twist towards the end of the film regarding a conspiracy surrounding his suffering.
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With action sequences, tense atmosphere, and engaging mystery, what exactly is the disturbing revelation that Oh Dae-su unravels by the end of the film? Find out on Netflix.
4.The Platform(2019) 81% Rotten Tomatoes rating
Making a buzz on the internet for a while is the best socially conscious horror movie about a very scary buffet, from Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia—The Platform. Presenting a Vertical Self-Management Center, overcrowded with exploited residents who are switched every now and then between the different floors, the movie critiques capitalism.
However, underneath the layer of subtleties is the storyline surrounding the distribution of food between inhabitants of each floor wherein the topmost cellmates get to eat the best, and the ones near “The Pit” get what’s left over from those above them. And anyone caught stowing food—they’re killed.
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This gripping tale of survival accompanied by the film’s bizarre plot twist that provides a profound perspective on the brutality and desperation, remains a must-watch for audiences on Netflix. Just a warning maybe—don’t watch it while eating.
5.Apostle(2018) 79% Rotten Tomatoes rating
Once we speak of thrillers and plot twists, there’s no coming back from the genre without taking a five into strange cults and witchcraft. Considering people’s fascination with the unknown, Gareth Evans thus brought a truly bizarre world to life with his 2018 movieApostle. Narrating the tale of a young woman from a wealthy family who is taken hostage by a strange cult, the film reveals how her brother, Thomas (Dan Stevens), tries to rescue her.
Forced to infiltrate the strange island where the cult resides and try and rescue his beloved sister, Thomas finds more than he bargained for and risks everything in the process. Gradually as the plot thickens and twists appear at every corner, Thomas unravels the truth about the island.
In the end, did he save his sister or get trapped on the bewitched island? Find out for yourself by watchingApostleon Netflix.
6.Leave the World Behind(2023) 73% Rotten Tomatoes rating
When the world faces an apocalypse, there’s no way of going back to normal—andJulia Roberts’ 2023 dramaLeave the World Behindproved to be a prominent example of such a life. Based on a centralizing twist, with its simple and mysterious plot begging for audiences to question, the movie surrounds a family’s weekend getaway to a gorgeous house on Long Island.
But their attempt to escape from the city buzz is where the plot thickens. Soon their vacation is interrupted by the homeowner,G.H. Scott (Mahershala Ali), and his daughter, Ruth (Myha’la), who arrive in the middle of the night seeking a place to hide amid citywide blackouts in New York City.
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With the possibility of the blackout being a sign of something bigger, the two families must learn to trust each other if they have any hope of surviving. This thrilling story starringEthan Hawkeand an ensemble cast is a must-watch on Netflix.
7.Bird Box(2018) 64% Rotten Tomatoes rating
When we’re recommended to not look at something, fighting the urge to do otherwise, becomes almost impossible. But in the2018 filmBird Box, keeping your eyes closed determines life and death. Based on a 2014 novel by the same name,Sandra Bullock’s super suspenseful thriller follows her character Malorie Hayes on a journey of survival.
With off-camera entities or rather monsters lurking in the world, that cause anyone who looks at them to commit suicide, Malorie and her two children are expected to remain blindfolded and fight for life amid the unexplained mass suicides. In her journey, she encounters friends and enemies, who are not supposed to open their eyes to the monsters’ presence.
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But the thrilling part is that you won’t be able to control your urge to peek—and once you do, you won’t be able to look away. So how do they survive this apocalyptic landscape? You better watch for yourself on Netflix.
8.The Occupant(2020) 62% Rotten Tomatoes rating
People can go to any length for a nice apartment these days. But ever imagined such a story as a film plot? Well, that’s what the psychological thrillerThe Occupantbrought, with the downright terrifying tale of Javier Muñoz (Javier Gutiérrez), who is forced to leave his stunning rich-person abode with his wife and son, after unemployment.
Unfortunately, after being downsized to a cramped rental unit in a poorer part of Barcelona, Javier fails to let go of his old place. His obsession with his house leads him to discover a spare set of keys in his car, which takes him to the apartment, where he steals some cornflakes, goes to the bathroom, and checks out photos of the family living there now.
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Gradually, things start to take a shocking turn as the film starts peeling its psychological aspect, where Javier’s obsession with the house changes into his obsession with the new occupants, which quickly turns into stalking and gradually leads him to scheming against the new owners. But how far do you think he will go to get “his” home back?
Dive into Javier Muñoz’s psychological turmoil as he schemes and plots to get his home back, only on Netflix.
9.Fractured(2019) 57% Rotten Tomatoes rating
Speak of psychological thriller and we’ve got you covered with this 2019 drama following the story of Sam Worthington’s character Ray Monroe who falls into a deserted construction site with a large exposed pit, in an attempt to save his daughter Peri (Lucy Capri), after a stray dog shows up and threatens to attack.
In his attempt to scare the dog away by throwing a rock, Peri falls backward into the hole, and in order to grab Peri and save her, even Ray falls in too, and hits his head. However, after gaining consciousness Ray decides to take his daughter to a hospital, accompanied by his wife Joanne (Lily Rabe).
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There in the hospital, Dr. Berthram (Stephen Tobolowsky) decides Peri needs a CAT scan and sends mother and daughter downstairs for the procedure, and Ray falls asleep in the waiting area. Once he wakes up, not only has his family still not returned, but the hospital has no record of them, at all.
Lost, curious, or paranoid—what would you feel in such a situation? Check it out for yourself on Netflix.
10.The Weekend Away(2022) 39% Rotten Tomatoes rating
Under the genre of a crime thriller is the story of two best friends Beth (Leighton Meester) and Kate (Christina Wolfe), who venture on a made-for-Instagram girls’ trip to Croatia. Much like the title of the film suggests, their weekend away in the gorgeous European nation becomes a much-needed catch-up for the ladies.
However, amid their gorgeous Airbnb stay, glamorous vacation attire, delicious food, and breathtaking views, the film starts in the aftermath of Beth having a baby, and Kate undergoing a bad breakup. Despite the gravity of their situation, things were going fine, until events took a turn when Beth woke up after a drunken night to discover that Kate was missing.
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With blood stains on the floor and Beth plagued with worry about Kate’s safety in an unknown nation, there comes another plot twist when police identify Beth as the number one suspect in Kate’s disappearance. Buckle up for a wild ride withThe Weekend Awayon Netflix.
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