For a genre that thrives on suspicion, withheld information and shocking revelations, it’s easy to see why thrillers make such good screen material. That is why book-to-screen thriller adaptations are having a moment, and we’re so here for it.
Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson star in Verity, which brings Colleen Hoover‘s twisted manuscript-within-a-manuscript drama to life. In contrast, Carrie offers a modern reimagining of Stephen King‘s classic novel without losing its ability to turn prom night into a nightmare.
The Good Daughter, adapted from Karin Slaughter’s novel of the same name, digs into a small-town tragedy where everyone’s hiding something; Perfect Liars brings Alex Mírez’s captivating Wattpad novel to life as a gripping drama film. Rounding out the list is Jessica Chastain, who returns to the horror genre in Other Mommy, an adaptation of Josh Malerman’s novel Incidents Around the House.
Even if you’ve already read these books, these five thriller book-to-screen movies and series are worth adding to your watchlist.