Best Underrated Thrillers to Watch on Netflix, Hulu & More in July 2025
Humpy Adepu
Red Eye (Netflix): Wes Craven's taut thriller with Rachel McAdams and Cillian Murphy, showcasing excellent performances and a relentless pace
Under the Shadow (Netflix): An unsettling chiller blending supernatural terror with real-world horrors in 1980s war-torn Tehran, expertly crafted
Cam (Netflix): A psychological Netflix original about a webcam performer facing a sinister online presence, with a compelling lead performance
His House (Netflix): A critically acclaimed supernatural horror following South Sudanese refugees, using real-world trauma to create chilling suspense
I'm Thinking of Ending Things (Netflix): Charlie Kaufman's darkly comic psychological puzzle, an intriguing road trip film that's well worth analyzing
Sunshine (Hulu): Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's sci-fi thriller about humanity's last hope to reignite the dying sun, visually spellbinding
The Assessment (Hulu): A compelling near-future thriller where Elizabeth Olsen's character is assessed for parenting suitability by an unconventional method
Untamed (Netflix): A new suspense-filled crime series set in Yosemite National Park, following a special agent investigating a mysterious death
Bone Tomahawk (Netflix): A brutal blend of Western and horror, this film is not for the faint of heart but delivers unforgettable, visceral thrills