Post-Apocalyptic Thriller '40 Acres' Tops Hulu Charts in US

Several thriller films and series in 2025 have garnered attention for their unique storytelling and critical acclaim. "40 Acres," a Canadian post-apocalyptic thriller starring Danielle Deadwyler, despite a low box office gross, became the most-watched film on Hulu in the U.S. and received high praise from critics and audiences alike for its powerful depiction of a mother's fight to protect her family. The 1986 film "Manhunter," notable for the first onscreen appearance of Hannibal Lecter, has been reassessed as a cult classic and is recognized for its stylish direction and psychological depth. "Restless," a British psychological thriller available for free on Prime Video, explores themes of anxiety and desperation through the escalating conflict between a care worker and her disruptive neighbor, earning a strong Rotten Tomatoes rating. The sci-fi thriller "Don't Look Deeper," also streaming on Prime Video, follows a high school senior uncovering unsettling truths about her identity, providing a thoughtful exploration of self and reality. Additionally, the TV series "Paradise," created by Dan Fogelman, subverts expectations with its political thriller premise and surprising plot twists, becoming a major 2025 TV mystery and illustrating the creator's storytelling prowess beyond his animated film background.