Thriller on Hulu: what is worth streaming right now

59 thriller titles on Hulu at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1Inglourious Basterds (2009)Pulpy · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RJewish-American soldiers brutally scalp Nazis in occupied France, leading to suspenseful, darkly comedic encounters.Prime Video · Hulu
2. 2Memento (2000)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA man with no short-term memory hunts his wife's killer, piecing together a gritty, cerebral puzzle.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu82
3. 3The Sixth Sense (1999)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A child psychologist uncovers a boy's chilling secret, weaving a measured tale of suspense and melancholy.Netflix · Apple TV+ · Hulu
4. 4Die Hard (1988)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA lone, off-duty cop battles relentless terrorists in a gritty, suspenseful high-rise siege.Prime Video · Hulu
5. 5The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA retired investigator confronts a brutal unsolved murder, stirring up old passions and haunting memories.Hulu
6. 6Prey (2022)Tense · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA Comanche warrior faces off against an invisible, technologically advanced alien hunter in a brutal fight for survival.Hulu
7. 7The Hunger Games (2012)Tense · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A bleak, dystopian world forces young tributes into a brutal, televised fight for survival and defiance.Hulu · Fandango at Home (free)
8. 8Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A genetically evolved chimpanzee leads an epic, gritty revolt against human cruelty, forever changing their world.Hulu · Tubi
9. 9American Psycho (2000)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA wealthy executive's meticulously crafted facade cracks as his gratuitous fantasies escalate into bleak, satirical horror.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
10. 10Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Humanity's last stand clashes with an ape civilization's rise, a gritty and suspenseful fight for survival.Hulu · Tubi
11. 11Bullet Train (2022)Campy · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RAn unlucky assassin finds his new peaceful approach tested by a train full of lethal, darkly comedic adversaries.Hulu
12. 12Hereditary (2018)Terrifying · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA family's grief slowly unravels into a bleak, chilling nightmare as disturbing secrets consume them.Prime Video · Hulu · Max78
13. 13Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless game of cat and mouse unfolds across New York City, driven by witty banter and explosive action.Hulu
14. 14Bad Boys for Life (2020)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · relentless · RTwo aging detectives face midlife crises and cartel threats with relentless action and broad humor.Hulu
15. 15The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 (2014)Tense · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A bleak, gritty rebellion against a tyrannical Capitol builds, forcing a reluctant hero to become a symbol of war.Hulu · Fandango at Home (free)
16. 16The Equalizer 3 (2023)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA retired assassin protects new friends in Southern Italy, unleashing brutal justice on the mafia.Hulu · Max
17. 17The Substance (2024)Mildly scary · extreme gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA fading star's quest for youth becomes a darkly comedic, surreal body horror nightmare.Hulu
18. 18Ready or Not: Here I Come (2026)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA nightmarish game escalates as Grace and her sister fight rival families for global control.Hulu
19. 19Die Hard 2 (1990)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA gritty, pulpy thriller unfolds as a lone cop battles relentless terrorists to save his wife's plane.Hulu
20. 20Run Lola Run (1998)Tense · emotionally heavy · relentless · RA woman races against time, making split-second decisions that spiral into three distinct, high-octane realities.Hulu · YouTube (free)
21. 21True Lies (1994)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · relentless · RA secret agent's life of espionage clashes with suburban suspicions in a relentless, broad, and campy thriller.Hulu
22. 22Run (2020)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A confined teenager uncovers her mother's dark secrets, leading to a chilling and suspenseful confrontation.Hulu
23. 23The Boondock Saints (1999)Gritty · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RIrish Catholic twin brothers deliver their own zealous, darkly comic vigilante justice to Boston's criminals.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
24. 24Pearl (2022)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA farm girl's desperate yearning for stardom turns increasingly bloody under her mother's watchful eye.Prime Video · Hulu · Max
25. 25Sinister (2012)Terrifying · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA true-crime writer's desperate search for a hit unearths chilling footage and a bleak, gritty mystery.Hulu · Peacock · Kanopy
26. 26Land of Bad (2024)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA Delta Force mission goes sideways, and a drone pilot becomes the last hope in a relentless, gritty rescue.Hulu
27. 27Heretic (2024)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo missionaries face a chilling test of faith when a diabolical host begins a deadly game.Hulu · Max · Kanopy
28. 28Don't Breathe 2 (2021)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA blind man's quiet life shatters when he must confront ruthless criminals to save an orphaned girl.Hulu
29. 29Signs (2002)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Mysterious crop circles portend a chilling, atmospheric dread that slowly consumes a farming family.Hulu
30. 30Companion (2025)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA weekend getaway at a secluded estate becomes a chilling descent into technologically-fueled secrets and unsettling truths.Hulu · Max
31. 31Barbarian (2022)Terrifying · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA double-booked Airbnb hides gritty, chilling terrors as a young woman's measured dread intensifies.Hulu
32. 32The Accountant² (2025)Suspenseful · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA brilliant accountant and his lethal brother unravel a gritty conspiracy, pursued by ruthless killers.Prime Video · Hulu
33. 33Nightmare Alley (2021)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA carny’s silver tongue meets a cunning psychologist in a bleak, pulpy world of crime and manipulation.Hulu
34. 34The Pope's Exorcist (2023)Properly scary · light gore · brisk · RA gritty, brisk horror thriller uncovers a chilling Vatican conspiracy during a terrifying possession.Prime Video · Hulu
35. 35Road House (2024)Pulpy · light gore · brutal violence · brisk · RAn ex-UFC fighter brings his brutal past to a Florida Keys roadhouse, where paradise proves gritty and pulpy.Prime Video · Hulu
36. 36Send Help (2026)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RStranded colleagues on a deserted island face a gritty, suspenseful, and darkly-comic battle of wills.Hulu
37. 37Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007)Gritty · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA desperate jewelry store robbery by two brothers unleashes a relentless, bleak spiral of crime and family tragedy.Prime Video · Hulu · Kanopy
38. 38The King's Man (2021)Epic · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA secret organization battles history's most dangerous tyrants in an epic, witty, and brisk adventure.Hulu
39. 39Twisters (2024)High octane · relentless · PG-13Relentless storm chasers battle terrifying, unprecedented weather phenomena in an epic, high-octane fight for survival.Hulu
40. 40Strange Days (1995)Gritty · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RAn ex-cop hustles through a gritty, suspenseful 1999, investigating murder memories on a mysterious disc.Prime Video · Disney+ · Hulu
41. 41Adrift (2018)Suspenseful · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A true story of survival unfolds as a woman fights for love and life against nature's fury.Hulu · Tubi
42. 42Boss Level (2021)High octane · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA former special forces agent is trapped in a relentless, darkly comic time loop of death and discovery.Hulu
43. 43Fresh (2022)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA dating app refugee finds unexpected romance, then discovers her charming new boyfriend has very particular tastes.Hulu
44. 44From Hell (2001)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RAn opium-addled inspector navigates London's bleak, foggy streets, chasing a killer and a dangerous truth.Hulu · Tubi
45. 45The Village (2004)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A sequestered village lives in chilling dread, and one man's curiosity unravels their measured peace.Hulu
46. 46A Haunting in Venice (2023)Suspenseful · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A retired detective reluctantly enters a chilling Venetian palazzo where a Halloween séance turns into a sinister murder mystery.Hulu
47. 47The Infiltrator (2016)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA U.S. Customs official dives deep into a money laundering scheme, navigating a world of gritty, tense suspense.Prime Video · Hulu · Kanopy
48. 48Death on the Nile (2022)Suspenseful · light gore · measured · PG-13A glamorous honeymoon cruise on the Nile becomes a pulpy, suspenseful search for a killer among the elite.Hulu
49. 49Insidious: The Red Door (2023)Properly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A father and son confront their dark family past, facing chilling new horrors in a tense, atmospheric journey.Hulu · Max
50. 50MaXXXine (2024)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · measured · RAn adult film star's Hollywood dreams collide with a brutal slasher, unearthing a chilling past.Prime Video · Hulu · Max
51. 51Hypnotic (2023)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA detective's search for his daughter unearths a pulpy, reality-bending mystery and a secret government program.Hulu
52. 52Planet of the Apes (2001)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A stranded astronaut faces a gritty, suspenseful fight for survival against an epic ape civilization.Hulu
53. 53Ma (2019)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA lonely woman's desire for connection curdles into a chilling obsession with new teenage friends.Hulu · Peacock
54. 54The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13FBI agents navigate psychic visions and dark mysteries, searching for a kidnapped agent in a gritty, suspenseful world.Hulu
55. 55Deep Water (2022)Suspenseful · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA husband's dangerous arrangement with his wife spirals into a pulpy, intimate mystery of missing lovers.Hulu
56. 56Wish Upon (2017)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A magical box grants wishes with chilling consequences, turning a teenager's life into a darkly comic nightmare.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
57. 57The Lazarus Effect (2015)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Scientists revive the dead, but a chilling twist of fate brings a terrifying new reality.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
58. 58The Counselor (2013)Tense · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA lawyer's foray into drug trafficking quickly unravels, creating a bleak and gritty atmosphere.Hulu
59. 59Skyline (2010)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13Strange lights lure Angelenos into a relentless, gritty fight for survival against an alien menace.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel

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