5 Best Thrillers On Amazon Prime This February
By Chris Catt
Amazon Prime or Prime Video is probably the best streaming service for fans of thrillers with gripping storylines and horror-adjacent themes (yes better than Netflix).
Here are three top 5 currently available with your Prime Video subscription.
Monkey Man (2024)
For viewers who enjoy: action thrillers, redemption stories, modern-day India settings
Why Watch It? If you enjoy gritty action with a personal edge, then Monkey Man is going to give you everything you’re looking for. It promises a blend of intense fight sequences, a focus on character growth, and a unique backdrop that sets it apart from standard revenge tales.
Synopsis: Recently released from prison, a man nicknamed “Monkey Man” navigates a world of corruption and seeks redemption by confronting dangerous figures who wronged him. As he tries to leave his past behind, he faces escalating challenges that test his will and determination.
Memento (2000)
For viewers who enjoy: psychological thrillers, non-linear storytelling, puzzle-like mysteries
Why Watch It? If you enjoy mind-bending stories, then Memento is going to give you everything you’re looking for. It has a compelling lead who struggles with short-term memory loss, a creative narrative structure, and enough twists to keep you guessing until the end.
Synopsis: After a traumatic event leaves him unable to form new memories, Leonard relies on notes and tattoos to track down the man he believes murdered his wife. As he pieces together fragments of evidence, the story unfolds in reverse, revealing the truth one clue at a time.
Apocalypse Z (2024)
For viewers who enjoy: zombies, societal collapse, movies based on novels
Why Watch It? If you enjoy zombie-apocalypse movies, then Apocalypse Z is going to give you everything you’re looking for. It has an interesting sympathetic lead, some nice action-horror sequences, and a setup that will hopefully lead to more movies in this world.
Synopsis: When a zombie virus spreads across Europe, Manel finds himself stranded in his home near the west coast of Spain after he chooses to ignore the government’s evacuation order. With the infected closing in and his food running out, Manel and his cat set out to reconnect with his sister and her family on the Canary Islands.
Blink Twice (2024)
Blink Twice started streaming on for free for Prime Video subscribers on January 21, 2025.
For viewers who love: psychological thrillers, unsettling mysteries, and stories about power dynamics.
Why Watch It? Zoë Kravitz’s Blink Twice is a gripping debut that combines sharp social commentary with a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere. With standout performances, a visually stunning setting, and a plot that keeps you guessing, this film is a must-watch for fans of thought-provoking thrillers.
Synopsis:When nail artist Frida and her friend Jess are invited to a private island by enigmatic tech mogul Slater King, they expect a luxurious getaway. Instead, they uncover a sinister conspiracy involving memory-erasing drugs, hidden crimes, and the abuses of unchecked power. As Frida regains lost memories, she must rally the other guests to confront the horrors they’ve endured and take back control of their lives—at any cost.
