3 New to Netflix Thriller Movies to Watch This Week (Oct. 1-7)

Discover the Best New Thriller Movies on Netflix This Week

If you are looking for gripping thrillers to stream on Netflix, October brings a fantastic wave of new additions. With nearly 50 new movies and shows hitting the streaming giant on October 1 alone, finding the right title can be overwhelming. Fortunately, we have combed through the full library to highlight three standout thrillers that deserve an immediate spot on your watchlist.

Whether you are in the mood for an intricate historical mystery starring Tom Hanks, a gritty and grounded spy classic, or a lean and terrifying home invasion horror, this week's lineup offers plenty of high-stakes excitement to keep your evenings entertaining.

1. The Da Vinci Code (2006)

Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' was an absolute literary phenomenon when it debuted in the early 2000s, prompting Hollywood to quickly fast-track a high-profile movie adaptation starring Tom Hanks. Although it generated plenty of controversy surrounding its depiction of the Catholic Church upon release, the film went on to become a massive global blockbuster, ranking as the second highest-grossing movie of 2006.

The story follows Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks), an expert American symbologist who is abruptly summoned by the French police to investigate a bizarre, ritualistic murder inside the Louvre in Paris. Teaming up with cryptographer Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou), Langdon uncovers a trail of clever clues hidden on the victim's body, pointing directly toward a centuries-old secret society. When Langdon is shockingly framed for the crime, he and Sophie must go on the run across Europe, desperately decoding complex ciphers that threaten to unearth long-buried historical secrets.

2. The Bourne Identity (2002)

Netflix has recently become the ultimate streaming destination for the entire Jason Bourne franchise, making this week the perfect time to revisit the action-packed saga. Kicking things off is 2002's 'The Bourne Identity,' a revolutionary thriller that breathed new life into the spy genre by offering a gritty, grounded alternative to the overly stylized and campy James Bond films of the era.

The film introduces viewers to Matt Damon as an elite operative who is pulled from the Mediterranean Sea with two bullets in his back and total amnesia. Incapable of remembering his past or even his own name, he embarks on a desperate quest for answers, inadvertently drawing the deadly attention of a shadowy CIA organization. Once you finish the original film, you can seamlessly dive into its fantastic sequels, 'The Bourne Supremacy' and 'The Bourne Ultimatum.'

3. Hush (2016)

For those getting into the Halloween spirit early, Mike Flanagan stands out as a modern master of horror television, having helmed acclaimed projects like 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'Midnight Mass.' However, his feature film work is equally impressive, with 2016's 'Hush' serving as a prime example of lean, pulse-pounding filmmaking.

Running at a brisk 80 minutes, the movie wastes zero time establishing its high-stakes tension. Maddie Young (Kate Siegel) is a reclusive author who lost her hearing and ability to speak as a teenager. Living a quiet life in a remote woodland home, she suddenly becomes the target of a sadistic masked killer who weaponizes her deafness against her. It is an intense, heart-in-mouth home invasion thriller that keeps viewers hooked right until the final, breathless moments.