7 Thrillers That Explore the Dark Side of Human Nature

The most compelling thrillers are often those that explore the darkness not of monsters, but of people. This list of seven films from Netflix and Prime Video examines what humans are capable of when driven by fear, envy, and obsession.
In Bird Box (Netflix), see the lengths a mother (Sandra Bullock) will go to survive and protect her children in a world driven mad.
In Saltburn (Prime Video), witness how envy and desire, personified by Barry Keoghan’s character, can curdle into a dark, manipulative, and destructive obsession.
The Occupant (Netflix) is a chilling look at what pride and status-anxiety can drive a man (Javier Gutiérrez) to do, as he stalks an innocent family.
10 Cloverfield Lane (Prime Video) explores paranoia and the desperate need for control, embodied by John Goodman’s terrifying character.
Havoc (Netflix) plunges into a world of corruption and violence, as Tom Hardy’s detective confronts his own capacity for darkness.
Black Bag (Prime Video) is a story of ultimate deceit, as an agent (Michael Fassbender) must grapple with the idea that his wife (Cate Blanchett) is a traitor.
Interceptor (Netflix) shows one woman’s resilience (Elsa Pataky) against a backdrop of betrayal and terrorism.