20 Best Mystery Movies on Peacock 2026
Find scary, twisty, and tense Peacock picks, from Psycho and The Sixth Sense to Prometheus, Coherence, and more great suspenseful movies.
If you’re hunting for suspenseful picks to stream, this roundup of Peacock movies leans into eerie twists, tense investigations, and smart genre mashups. You’ll find classics like Psycho and The Sixth Sense alongside newer standouts such as Borderlands and Come Play, plus mind-bending titles like Coherence and Prometheus. There’s also real-world drama in United 93, so the lineup spans horror, mystery, thriller, action, and a little dramatic weight too. With 20 titles on the page, it’s easy to jump from a chilling slow burn to a louder, more explosive watch depending on your mood. Whether you want a cult favorite or something that keeps you guessing until the final scene, this guide makes it simple to choose.
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United 93
action & adventure · drama · history · mystery & thriller · made in europe
A real-time account of the events on United Flight 93, one of the planes hijacked on 9/11 that crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania when passengers foiled the terrorist plot.
Directed by Paul GreengrassCast J.J. Johnson, Gary Commock, Polly Adams, Opal Alladin, Starla BenfordPeacock Premium -
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Psycho
drama · horror · mystery & thriller
When larcenous real estate clerk Marion Crane goes on the lam with a wad of cash and hopes of starting a new life, she ends up at the notorious Bates Motel, where manager Norman Bates cares for his housebound mother.
Directed by Alfred HitchcockCast Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Janet Leigh, Martin BalsamPeacock PremiumAMC+ -
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Coherence
mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Four couples gather for dinner the night a mysterious and powerful comet passes overhead.
Directed by James Ward ByrkitCast Emily Baldoni, Maury Sterling, Nicholas Brendon, Lorene Scafaria, Elizabeth GracenAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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The Sixth Sense
drama · mystery · thriller
Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanCast Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, Trevor MorganApple TV PlusPeacock Premium -
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Memento
drama · mystery · thriller
Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.
Directed by Christopher NolanCast Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior, Russ FegaNetflixHuluPeacock Premium -
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Promising Young Woman
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.
Directed by Emerald FennellCast Adam Brody, Ray Nicholson, Sam Richardson, Carey Mulligan, Timothy E. GoodwinPeacock Premium -
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Prometheus
adventure · mystery · sci-fi
A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.
Directed by Ridley ScottCast Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Guy PearcePeacock Premium -
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Get Out
horror · mystery · thriller
Chris and his girlfriend Rose go upstate to visit her parents for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family's overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter's interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined.
Directed by Jordan PeeleCast Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Catherine Keener, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry JonesPeacock Premium -
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
adventure · family · fantasy · mystery
When Harry Potter's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools—the Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named.
Directed by Mike NewellCast Eric Sykes, Timothy Spall, David Tennant, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma WatsonPeacock PremiumMax -
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Five Nights at Freddy's
horror · mystery · thriller
Recently fired and desperate for work, a troubled young man named Mike agrees to take a position as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant: Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. But he soon discovers that nothing at Freddy's is what it seems.
Directed by Emma TammiCast Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail, Matthew Lillard, Mary Stuart MastersonPeacock Premium -
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It Follows
horror · mystery & thriller
A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter.
Directed by David Robert MitchellCast Bailey Spry, Carollette Phillips, Loren Bass, Keir Gilchrist, Maika MonroePeacock Premium -
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Hot Fuzz
action · comedy · mystery · thriller
Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
Directed by Edgar WrightCast Simon Pegg, Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy, Robert Popper, Joe CornishPeacock Premium -
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The Village
drama · mystery & thriller
When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanCast Bryce Dallas Howard, Joaquin Phoenix, Adrien Brody, William Hurt, Sigourney WeaverPeacock Premium -
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
adventure · family · fantasy · mystery
Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.
Directed by David YatesCast Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert GrintPeacock PremiumMax -
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Borderlands
action & adventure · comedy · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
Returning to her home planet, an infamous bounty hunter forms an unexpected alliance with a team of unlikely heroes. Together, they battle monsters and dangerous bandits to protect a young girl who holds the key to unimaginable power.
Directed by Eli RothCast Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Edgar Ramírez, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ariana GreenblattPeacock Premium -
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Sinister
horror · mystery · thriller
True-crime writer Ellison Oswald is in a slump; he hasn't had a best seller in more than 10 years and is becoming increasingly desperate for a hit. So, when he discovers the existence of a snuff film showing the deaths of a family, he vows to solve the mystery. He moves his own family into the victims' home and gets to work. However, when old film footage and other clues hint at the presence of a supernatural force, Ellison learns that living in the house may be fatal.
Directed by Scott DerricksonCast Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, Fred Thompson, James Ransone, Michael Hall D'AddarioHuluPeacock Premium -
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The Skeleton Key
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
A hospice nurse working at a spooky New Orleans plantation home finds herself entangled in a mystery involving the house's dark past.
Directed by Iain SoftleyCast Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, John Hurt, Peter Sarsgaard, Joy BryantAmazon Prime VideoPeacock Premium -
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Signs
drama · horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come.
Directed by M. Night ShyamalanCast Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin, Cherry JonesPeacock Premium -
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Nocturnal Animals
drama · mystery & thriller
Susan Morrow receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband – a man she left 20 years earlier – asking for her opinion of his writing. As she reads, she is drawn into the fictional life of Tony Hastings, a mathematics professor whose family vacation turns violent.
Directed by Tom FordCast Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Isla FisherPeacock Premium -
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Come Play
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
Oliver, a lonely autistic boy, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy's devices against him, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.
Directed by Jacob ChaseCast Azhy Robertson, Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher Jr., Winslow Fegley, Jayden MarinePeacock Premium
Wrapping Up
From haunted house scares to puzzle-box plotting, this collection gives you plenty of reasons to stay on Peacock a little longer. Titles like Ginger Snaps, Coherence, and The Sixth Sense bring different kinds of suspense, so the list works whether you want atmosphere, shocks, or a sharp twist ending. Bookmark this page if you like having a reliable place to find new watch ideas, since it’s updated regularly as the lineup changes. Come back whenever you need another tense, entertaining pick without sorting through the whole catalog yourself.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026