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If you're a fan of suspense, murder mysteries, and unexpected twists, you'll find some great crime thrillers on Amazon Prime Video to add to your watchlist. From police investigations to stories of serial killers, from psychological dramas to secrets in the dark, these movies and TV series keep the audience glued to the screen from beginning to end. These seven titles feature the perfect mix of mystery, suspense, and drama, with gripping storylines and powerful performances from acclaimed actors.

Each series, from Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead to Breathe, Pataal Lok, and more, is a suspenseful viewing experience, with acclaimed actors from India, Hollywood, and South Korea. Here are seven suspense crime thrillers available on Amazon Prime Video you must add in you watch list.

1. Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (English)

Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film stars Philip Seymour Hoffman as Andy Hanson and Ethan Hawke as his younger brother Hank Hanson. Struggling with financial problems, the brothers plan to rob their parents' jewellery store. However, the crime goes horribly wrong and triggers a chain of devastating events that threaten to destroy the entire family.

Plot Twist: A brutal, final betrayal flips the family dynamic on its head when an unexpected relative takes revenge into their own hands, leaving a cold, unresolved end.

2. Talaash (Hindi)

The film stars Aamir Khan as Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat, a police officer investigating a mysterious accident while coping with the personal grief of losing his son. Kareena Kapoor Khan plays Rosie, a sex worker who helps him during the investigation, while Rani Mukerji appears as Surjan's wife, Roshni.

Plot Twist: The investigation reaches a chilling end when Surjan discovers Rosie's true identity, revealing that the person guiding him through the dark wasn't actually alive.

3. Paatal Lok (Hindi)

The series features Jaideep Ahlawat as Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary, a struggling Delhi police officer assigned to a high-profile murder attempt case. Abhishek Banerjee plays the feared criminal Hathoda Tyagi, while Neeraj Kabi appears as journalist Sanjeev Mehra. Hathi Ram soon uncovers a terrifying, deeply corrupt underworld.

Plot Twist: The entire assassination plot collapses into a dark irony when Hathi Ram learns the real target wasn't the journalist at all, but someone far closer.


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4. The Devil's Hour (English)

This psychological thriller stars Jessica Raine as Lucy Chambers, a social worker troubled by strange visions that wake her every night at 3:33 AM. Peter Capaldi plays Gideon Shepherd, a mysterious man connected to a series of murders.

Plot Twist: Gideon’s true motive shatters reality entirely, revealing that the gruesome murders are actually twisted attempts to stop a cycle of timelines from repeating.

5. Breathe (Hindi)

R Madhavan stars as Danny Mascarenhas, a father whose son's life depends on a lung transplant and has only a few months left. Driven by desperation, Danny uses his skills to meticulously target and murder healthy organ donors on the transplant list. Amit Sadh plays Inspector Kabir Sawant, the officer determined to uncover the truth.

Plot Twist: Just as Danny thinks his dark mission is complete, an unexpected slip-up puts a relentless investigator right on his tail, leading to a devastating, tragic choice.

 

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6. Strangers From Hell (Korean)

The Korean thriller stars Im Si-wan as Yoon Jong-woo, a young writer who moves into a cheap, decaying apartment building, filled with deeply weird tenants. Lee Dong-wook plays Seo Moon-jo, a seemingly friendly neighbour dentist whose behavior becomes increasingly unsettling.

Plot Twist: Jong-woo's desperate struggle to survive the building turns pitch-black when the final basement showdown reveals who truly becomes the new master of the house.

7. Dahaad (Hindi)

The series stars Sonakshi Sinha as Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhaati, who investigates the disappearance and deaths of several women in public bathrooms. She slowly uncovers a highly meticulous, charming serial killer, Anand Swarnakar (Vijay Varma), who hunts vulnerable women for sport.

Plot Twist: The true horror hits when Anjali closes in on Anand, realising his calculated escapes are perfectly helped by the deep societal biases of the victims' own families.

These seven thrillers are bound to keep you guessing until the absolute end. For more curated watchlist recommendations, breaking entertainment news, and deep-dive movie reviews, make sure to keep visiting The Daily Jagran for such interesting stories.


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