The Best Stalker Film Of The 2020s Is Now On Netflix
by Chris Catt · Thought CatalogBy Chris Catt
Updated 8 hours ago, February 25, 2025
Watcher, starring Maika Monroe, is now on Netflix. It also streams on Hulu. It’s one of the best new-ish stalker films out there.
If you’re ready to feel a growing sense of tension for an hour and a half, Watcher (2022) has just arrived on Netflix, and it’s the psychological thriller you need to stream this February/March. This beautifully suspenseful film masterfully explores stalking, isolation, voyeurism and the consequences of being dismissed by those closest to you.
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Watcher stands out as an exceptional stalker thriller thanks to Maika Monroe’s quietly powerful performance, director Chloe Okuno’s masterful tension-building, and its fresh take on the “unbelieved woman” trope. The film doesn’t rely on twists or tricks – instead, it creates Hitchcockian suspense through a layered exploration of voyeurism, the psychological toll of isolation, and the frustration of having your fears dismissed by those who should support you.
Watch Watcher on Netflix or Hulu.
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