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Mind-Bending International Psychological Thrillers on JioHotstar: Joker to Oldboy

We’ve curated a list of some of the best mind-bending international psychological thrillers to watch on JioHotstar that comes with edgy and layered narratives.

Arshi Khanam
Jul 30, 2025
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Mind-bending international psychological thrillers

If you’re someone who likes to watch movies that invoke deep thinking or puzzle your mind, we’ve curated a list of some of the best mind-bending international psychological thrillers to watch on JioHotstar. With edgy and layered narratives, these thrillers create a blurry line between reality and fiction. Whether it is a whodunit or a mystery horror, here are some binge-worthy picks that will surely leave you baffled with questions. Notably, all these titles are available to watch on OTTplay Premium.

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Dark psychological thrillers on JioHotstar

Oldboy

A Korean masterpiece that delves into various themes of identity crises and vengeance. The plot revolves around a man who is freed after years of captivity. He then embarks on a mission to seek the identity of his kidnapper but instead gets entangled in another twisted misery. Choi Min-sik plays the lead in this riveting thriller.

Joker

Todd Phillips’ Joker stands out in the category of psychological thrillers. The plot revolves around a failed clown and aspiring stand-up comedian (played by Joaquin Phoenix) who spirals into madness and nihilism after social neglect. It also acts as a backstory for The Dark Knight's main villain and traces his troubled past that leads to his immoral actions.

12 Monkeys

Terry Gilliam’s gripping thriller features Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, and Christopher Plummer. It is set in a post-apocalyptic future that is ruined due to a pandemic. The story centers around a convict who gets a chance to free himself if he travels back in the past to find the cause of the deadly virus that destroyed humanity.

Ma

The star-studded ensemble cast features Octavia Spencer, Juliette Lewis, Diana Silvers, Corey Fogelmanis, Gianni Paolo, and others. The plot revolves around a group of teenagers who befriend a twisted middle-aged woman. They ask a favour from her by partying in the basement. However, things soon turn sinister when she unleashes terror with her strange personality.

The Ring

If you’re looking for a thriller with supernatural twists, then The Ring serves the purpose. The story takes you on a wild journey as an inquisitive journalist investigates the suspicious deaths of a teen group. What is the mystery of this videotape that consumes anyone who dares to watch it? Watch yourself to find out!

Nocturnal Animals

Tom Ford’s dark psychological thriller is headlined by Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal. The plot revolves around a rich art gallery owner whose life takes an unsettling turn as she discovers shocking truths about her first marriage with her ex-husband after she reads his book.

The Invisible Man

This one is a haunting tale of obsession and madness. The plot follows a young woman who starts to experience eerie incidents after her ex-boyfriend comes up with a wicked plan to become invisible for tormenting her. From obsessive behaviour to stalking, you get to witness various evil traits of a human mind.

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