Top Psychological Thrillers Adapted From Best-Selling Books

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn delivers a chilling look at a toxic marriage. The film by David Fincher is equally gripping.

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins was a best-seller before becoming a psychological rollercoaster on the big screen.

Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane keeps you guessing. The Scorsese-DiCaprio film adaptation turns up the tension even more.

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn became a haunting HBO miniseries, exploring trauma, memory, and murder in a small town.

Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson explores memory loss with spine-chilling suspense. The movie stars Nicole Kidman.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides is in development. The novel’s twist ending makes it perfect for screen adaptation.

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