If you just finished Thrash, your adrenaline is probably still coursing. The rush of watching characters fight against overwhelming odds will definitely have you looking for your next thrill fix.
Luckily, Netflix is packed with films that deliver similar excitement. From apocalyptic survival to urban creature horror and psychological dread, these four thrilling Netflix movies we shared below pair perfectly with the disaster chaos and creature terror that made Thrash such a wild ride!
Under Paris (2024)
If you loved Thrash’s killer shark and disaster-driven tension, Under Paris is a natural next step. This French action-horror film is set against the backdrop of Paris, where an enormous shark has infiltrated the Seine River. With an international triathlon set to take place in the city, thousands of swimmers are unknowingly in mortal danger.
Marine biologist Sophia Assalas, haunted by a previous encounter with this genetically evolved predator, realizes the enormity of the threat and must act fast to prevent a catastrophe that could devastate the city and claim countless lives. If you end up really enjoying Under Paris, you’ll be glad to know that a sequel is currently in the works!
Nowhere (2023)
Nowhere ramps up survival tension to an intimate, visceral level. The Spanish Netflix movie takes place in a near‑future post‑apocalyptic Spain, where society has collapsed under a brutal, tyrannical government. Resources are scarce, and the regime is executing anyone who cannot contribute to survival. This horrifying reality sets the stage for Nowhere’s survival story, where fear, desperation, and the will to survive converge.
Mia and her husband, Nico, have already lost their first child, Uma. Her death haunts them and deepens Mia’s fear for her second pregnancy. Determined to escape the violence and secure a future for their unborn child, they decide to flee the country to Ireland by hiding in a shipping container. But this is when everything goes left.
At a military checkpoint, Nico is pulled from their hiding spot. Mia is then left alone inside a shipping container that is soon loaded onto a cargo ship. What should have been a route to safety becomes a nightmare at sea. The container begins to fill with water, heat rises to unbearable levels, and supplies are scarce. Mia then finds herself trapped in a life-or-death struggle with seemingly no way of escape.
The Ritual (2018)
Sometimes the most terrifying threats aren’t in the water but deep within the woods, and The Ritual shows just how dread can build when isolation meets ancient evil. The British horror film centers around a group of college friends who embark on a hiking trip in Sweden to honor a fallen friend.
When they take a wrong turn into a dense, remote forest, they encounter a Norse mythological creature that preys on their fears, guilt, and deepest insecurities. As the entity stalks them, the friends find themselves confronting both the external threat and their own inner demons.
The Ritual is a slower burn than Thrash, but its terror is equally potent. While Thrash relies on fast, adrenaline-driven sequences, The Ritual uses tension and atmosphere to terrify. Fans of creature features with a psychological twist will find this one irresistible.
Bird Box (2018)
While Thrash terrifies with visible, tangible threats like sharks and storms, Bird Box keeps viewers on edge with unseen, psychological horror. The horror thriller flick revolves around Malorie, a mother navigating a world where mysterious entities drive anyone who sees them to immediate suicide. To survive, she must travel blindfolded with two children through treacherous rivers and landscapes, all in an attempt to reach a rumored safe haven.
What makes Bird Box a thrilling follow-up is its combination of survival tension and psychological dread. The invisible threat forces characters and viewers to imagine the horror. This heightens the suspense with every step. Malorie must rely on instinct, courage, and sheer determination to protect the children, and you’re constantly on edge, unsure what danger lies ahead or how she will survive the next moment.
If you were drawn to Thrash for its life-or-death tension and survival against the odds, Bird Box delivers that same rush in a haunting, psychological way. It’s also worth mentioning that there’s a spinoff sequel titled Bird Box Barcelona that you can also check out on Netflix!
