5 Italian Thrillers to Watch on Netflix After (or Instead of) Vanished Into the Night

These days Netflix ’s global chart is prominently dominated by the underdog thriller made by Italian filmmakers. Yes, Vanished Into the Night is now topping a number of Netflix’s hits, although it gained a miserable audience score of 13% on Rotten Tomatoes.

There are still a lot of surprisingly dark thrillers from the sunny land of Italy available to watch on Netflix, with 5 of them being picked on our today’s list.

1. My Name Is Vendetta (2022)

First comes an unsettling movie that tells the story of a former mafia enforcer who flees to Milan with his feisty teenage daughter to get ready to avenge those who killed her mother. It gives strong John Wick vibes and offers well-choreographed action.

2. Security (2021)

Set it a winter resort in the Alps, this mystery thriller’s plot revolves around a security expert whose family gets involved in a conspiracy related to the locals’ darkest secrets and dirty lies. It’s a chilling and truly nail-biting roller coaster of a movie.

3. The Beast (2020)

Focusing on a solitary war veteran separated from his family, this film shows how anger and ferocity can be rediscovered when your loved ones are in danger. The protagonist’s battle with those who kidnapped his daughter then turns into a battle with his own self.

4. Adagio (2023)

By blending thriller, drama and crime elements, this worth-watching movie follows the reckless son of a former gangster who ends up tangled up with blackmail and crooked cops. Be sure that there are some twists that will play with your expectations.

5. The Turning Point (2022)

Last pick for today is an Italian take on Home Alone, but a thriller one. It tells the story of two friends who plan a home invasion that goes horrendously wrong. The point is, the owner of the building shows signs of an unprecedented disease, so now it’s the intruders who should be afraid