If you’re looking for thrillers to watch in May, the most exciting options aren’t streaming in the same place.

It may not seem very enticing to subscribe to so many streamers, but there’s almost always a better chance of finding something you’ll love if you do.

Watch With Us has narrowed down this month’s choices to the four best thrillers on Netflix, Prime Video and Apple TV, as ranked by Rotten Tomatoes.

Our picks include a survival thriller and three crime thrillers that gradually get more and more serious about their subject matter.

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If the Watch With Us team had to pick our favorite movie genre, it would probably be thrillers. We just can’t get enough of hard-boiled noirs, riveting mysteries, deranged psychological thrillers and action-packed crime dramas. Thankfully, you can find all these kinds of movies and more on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video. […]

4. ‘Beast’ (2022)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 68

There’s nothing quite like a family trip to bring people together, at least that’s what Dr. Nate Samuels (Idris Elba) was hoping for when he dragged his daughters, Meredith (Iyana Halley) and Norah (Leah Sava Jeffries), to Africa to reconnect with the roots of their late mother and catch up with a family friend, Martin Battles (Sharlto Copley).

In a colossal case of bad timing, Nate and his daughters arrive when there’s a man-killing lion on the loose in Martin’s animal preserve. This creature is vicious and cunning, and Nate has to find some way to overcome it, or else there won’t be anyone left to bury him or his family when the lion comes for them.

Beast is streaming on Netflix.

3. ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (2025)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 84

Director Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunited for the crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest, which had a brief theatrical release last year. Washington plays David King, one of the founders of Stackin’ Hits Records and an icon in the industry. King sold his majority share years ago, but he liquidates most of his assets in the present to get it back. Yet on the day he’s set to go through with the deal, kidnappers target his son, Trey (Aubrey Joseph). and demand a ransom that may scuttle King’s dream of reclaiming his company.

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The good news is that the kidnappers made a mistake. Instead of Trey, they took his best friend, Kyle Christopher (Elijah Wright), who also happens to be the son of King’s longtime driver and friend, Paul Christopher (Jeffrey Wright). The thieves still want their multi-million ransom, but suddenly King doesn’t feel as obligated to pay. That hesitation may cost King more than just money.

Highest 2 Lowest is streaming on Apple TV.

2. ‘Caught Stealing’ (2025)

Rotten Tomatoes Score:84

Darren Aronofsky‘s latest film, Caught Stealing, doubles as a dark comedy and a crime thriller. But Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) isn’t laughing at all of the misery that comes into his life because of his neighbor, Russ Miner (Matt Smith). The only thing Hank agreed to do was to look after Russ’ cat while he was out of town. Unfortunately for Hank, that made him a target for mobsters who came looking for Russ.

Hank and his girlfriend, Yvonne (Zoë Kravitz), don’t realize the world of hurt that they’re in for, or the high price they’ll pay as it becomes apparent why everyone in the criminal underworld is looking for Russ. There’s a lot of money at stake, and Hank may not have anyone left he can trust, especially when even a corrupt cop, Detective Elise Roman (Regina King), is also looking for Russ’ stash.

Caught Stealing is streaming on Netflix.

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1. ‘Crime 101’ (2026)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88

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Crime 101 features Chris Hemsworth as Mike, an exceptional jewel thief who meticulously plans his crimes to ensure that no one gets hurt while also giving himself a clean getaway. However, Mike’s latest theft went so badly that he’s shaken and unwilling to commit to any further heists. That leads his fence, Money (Nick Nolte), to go behind Mike’s back and hire a psychopath, Ormon (Barry Keoghan), to finish Mike’s job.

As Mike tries to form a romantic bond with a woman named Maya (Monica Barbaro), a relentless cop, Detective Lou Lubesnick (Mark Ruffalo), is closing in on him. Meanwhile, an insurance broker, Sharon Combs (Halle Berry), is drawn into Mike’s orbit because he needs her help. But there’s no guarantee they can trust each other.

Crime 101 is streaming on Prime Video.

Latto has shared personal footage showing off her pregnancy journey, with 21 Savage making a cameo.

RELATED: New Mom Energy?! Social Media Thinks Latto Gave Birth After Mother’s Day Video Seemingly Featured Baby Sounds

Latto Shares Personal Footage Showing Her Pregnancy Journey As 21 Savage Makes Cameo

On Monday, May 18, Latto took to Instagram to share a clip with her more than 14.2 million followers. Furthermore, the clip began with her seemingly telling her sister, Brooklyn Nikole, that she was pregnant and five weeks along. From there, the clip cut to her baby’s 13-week ultrasound, and additional clips of her informing another family member of the news.

During the clip, Latto explained that she was nervous about her pregnancy hindering her career and the creation of her forthcoming album. Nonetheless, baby shower footage showed her in high spirits and even caught a cameo of 21 Savage.

Ultimately, the clip concludes with her showing her progress at 37 weeks.

Social Media Reacts To The Personal Pregnancy Footage & 21 Savage Cameo

Social media users reacted to the personal pregnancy footage of Latto and the 21 Savage cameo in TSR’s comment section.

Amid Latto Showing Her Pregnancy Journey, Akbar V Was Seemingly Sending Shots Her Way

Latto’s personal pregnancy footage arrived a few weeks after a separate clip appeared to indicate that she had given birth. As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this month, a Mother’s Day video that Latto recorded for her foundation, Win Some Give Some, appeared to capture audio of a baby cooing in the background.

More recently — as of earlier this week — Akbar V is now turning heads with apparent shots toward Latto. On a freestyle, Akbar seemingly throws shade at Latto for welcoming a baby with an alleged married man. Additionally, Akbar even called herself the “Queen of Atlanta.”

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In 2009, police were called to the Louisville, Kentucky, residence of a couple, Joseph Banis and Jeffrey Mundt, over a domestic dispute that ended with the discovery of a body in their basement. Both Banis and Mundt fessed up to the body’s existence, but both also pointed the finger at one another over who killed local drag performer Jamie Carroll. Murder in Glitterball City explores this bizarre ambiguity and how either man could have committed the heinous crime. 

Part of what makes Murder in Glitterball City such an exceptional documentary is its refusal to offer easy answers for its audience, instead allowing the story to flourish in the murky gray areas. Mundt and Banis are portrayed in vivid (and disturbing) detail, and both men are depicted as equally capable of committing the crime — even Carroll is shown to have been a flawed person. Featuring interviews with experts, testimonials from neighbors and community members, local history and trial footage, Murder in Glitterball City excels as a captivating and well-made documentary.

Billie Eilish left her fans in shock after sharing a photo dump, which included a daring image of her in a very low-neck top.

The look set tongues wagging as it highlighted the singer’s upper figure in an outfit that is worlds away from her usual baggy style, while also showing off the results of her new lifestyle and workouts.

The viral photos come days after Billie Eilish faced backlash for saying eating meat is “Inherently wrong,” especially for people who claim to love animals.

The world of Friday the 13th is finally returning, but this time audiences are heading back to Camp Crystal Lake long before Jason Voorhees became one of horror’s most iconic killers. A24 and Peacock’s upcoming prequel series Crystal Lake is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated horror television events in years, blending psychological horror, slasher roots, and prestige television storytelling into a fresh take on the legendary franchise.

Produced by A24, Crystal Lake serves as a prequel to the original Friday the 13th film and will explore the dark origins surrounding Pamela Voorhees, Camp Crystal Lake, and the tragedy that changed horror history forever. The series is being developed for Peacock and is currently scheduled to premiere on October 15, 2026.

Leading the cast is Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees, the grieving mother whose descent into madness became the catalyst for the franchise’s blood-soaked legacy. The role marks a major shift for Cardellini, who is best known for projects like Dead to Me, Scooby-Doo, and Freaks and Geeks. Joining her is Callum Vinson as a young Jason Voorhees, giving fans their first real look at the character before he became the masked killer audiences know today.

Additional cast members include William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom, alongside recurring appearances from Nick Cordileone, Joy Suprano, Danielle Kotch, and Christopher Denham.

The series has undergone a fascinating development journey. Originally announced in 2022 with Bryan Fuller attached as showrunner, the project later shifted creative direction before landing with writer and producer Brad Caleb Kane. Kane has described Crystal Lake as more than a traditional slasher series, calling it a psychological thriller inspired by paranoid 1970s cinema. According to Kane, the show will still feature brutal kills and rivers of blood, but the violence will be grounded in character, trauma, and atmosphere rather than simple shock value.

Linda Cardellini (Pam Voorhees) and Callum Vinson (Jason Voorhees)

That approach feels perfectly aligned with A24’s modern horror identity. Over the past decade, the studio has transformed genre filmmaking with films like Hereditary, Midsommar, and Talk to Me, often emphasizing emotional dread and layered storytelling over traditional jump scares. Crystal Lake appears poised to bring that same elevated horror style into the Friday the 13th universe while still honoring the franchise’s campfire slasher roots.

Filming reportedly took place in New Jersey, including locations tied to the original 1980 movie, giving the project an extra layer of authenticity for longtime fans. Production wrapped in late 2025, and recent updates suggest the series is now deep into post-production.

For horror fans, Crystal Lake represents something the franchise has never truly explored before: the emotional and psychological foundation behind the Voorhees family tragedy. Instead of simply revisiting Jason’s kills, the series aims to show how the legend of Crystal Lake was born in the first place.

And with A24 involved, expectations are understandably sky high.

Kyle Cooke is hitting back at backlash over him posing for a photo with estranged wife Amanda Batula at the New York City premiere of Bravo’s In the City.

“You guys, yes, Amanda and I took a picture together,” Kyle, 43, said in a video posted to his Instagram Stories early Tuesday, May 19, after the former couple hit the red carpet the night before on Monday, May 18.

The Summer House star continued, “I was just happy that she showed up. She almost didn’t come to a show that she participated in. Shoot me. Shoot me. But don’t call my life, my relationship, my marriage, and my implosion of a marriage, fake.”

“With all due respect, we’re all adults here and we all showed up to a premiere party,” Kyle added. “And, yes, Amanda did not want to come, and I convinced her to come and we took a photo together. Grow the f*** up.”

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Kyle and Amanda, 34, announced their separation after four years of marriage in January.

“After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” the couple said in a statement at the time. “We share this with a heavy heart and kindly ask for your grace and support while we focus on our personal growth and healing.”

“It feels ironic to ask for privacy during this time. since we’ve always tried to be open and honest about our relationship, but your kindness and respect will go a long way as we try to navigate our next chapter,” they added.

Amanda sent shockwaves through the Bravo universe in March when she and Summer House costar West Wilson announced that they were seeing one another. West, 31, previously dated Amanda’s best friend, Ciara Miller.

“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” West and Amanda wrote in a joint statement in March. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

“We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected,” they continued. “Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

West and Amanda added, “As our feelings evolved, we wanted to take time to understand exactly what we were feeling,” they concluded. “We also recognize that this has had an impact beyond just us and never wanted our actions to cause any hurt or be perceived as careless. We truly appreciate the understanding and respect as we navigate this.”

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News of the romance blindsided the Summer House cast, including Kyle and Ciara.

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“Kyle always knew Amanda would eventually move on, but he never imagined it would be with a castmate or anyone within their own circle,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly in March. “The idea of her dating a castmate is something he’s really struggled to wrap his head around.”

In the City, a spinoff of Summer House, is set to premiere on Bravo on Tuesday, May 19, following Kyle, Amanda and costar Lindsay Hubbard, as well as several Bravo newcomers, as they navigate life in the Big Apple.

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul has officially become a homeowner following a tumultuous few months.

“Officially a solo home owner and thank you to the best real estate agent in Utah [Liann May, her mother],” Paul, 31, announced via Instagram on Monday, May 18. “I see the sadness through the excitement but I am trying.”

The reality star shared a video montage set to an instrumental version of The Verve’s 1997 hit “Bitter Sweet Symphony,” showing her being presented with the ceremonial key to her new home as confetti fell all around her.

Earlier this month, Paul confirmed that she was in the final stages of purchasing her first residence.

“I just bought my first house on my own,” she shared via her Instagram Stories on Wednesday, May 6. “[I had] been renting for years.”

Becoming a homeowner is a significant accomplishment for Paul following a rough few months where her personal and professional lives were in turmoil.

In March, ABC scrapped plans to air Paul’s season of The Bachelorette three days before its scheduled premiere date amid news that she and ex Dakota Mortensen were both under investigation in Utah for an alleged domestic incident. Production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5 was also paused amid the investigation.

The scandal intensified when bodycam and cellphone footage leaked from a past domestic violence altercation with Mortensen, which led to her 2023 arrest. (Paul pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and was put on probation to resolve that 2023 case.)

Paul’s most recent domestic violence investigation was resolved when the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office declined to file criminal charges against her in April.

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Taylor Frankie Paul addressed the support she has received after her domestic dispute with ex Dakota Mortensen and their ongoing custody battle. “Just want to say THANK YOU to those that have all helped carry,” Paul, 31, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, April 9. “Nothing but gratitude for these gifts given by different people at […]

“Cried when I got the call 🙏 THANK YOU to those that have stood with me,” Paul wrote via Instagram after news broke they would not be charged.

Mortensen broke his silence over the Salt Lake City DA’s decision by pledging to focus on his and Paul’s son Ever, 2, moving forward.

“Over the past several weeks, I’ve taken a step back and had time away from the chaos. That space has been a breath of fresh air and has given me clarity. My focus now is where it should have been all along-on my son and creating a stable, healthy environment for him moving forward,” he wrote via Instagram on April 20.

Mortensen continued, “I regret not stepping away from the difficult cycle sooner. I’m not perfect, and I take accountability for my part. I’m sincerely sorry to those I’ve hurt. At the same time, I don’t agree with how this situation has been portrayed publicly. It does not reflect the full context of what occurred or the impact it has had on me and my son.”

However, Paul faced yet more legal trouble when she temporarily lost custody of her and Mortensen’s 2-year-old son, Ever. She received supervised visitation with Ever ahead of a June 1 hearing while Paul and Mortensen were both granted protective orders against each other on April 30. (Paul also shares daughter Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 5, with her ex-husband, Tate Paul.)

“Today’s hearing was a significant step forward as the court entered protective orders requiring that Taylor’s ex-partner stays far away from her,” Taylor’s attorney, Eric M. Swinyard, told Us about the protective order ruling. “Taylor was incredibly candid with the court that she is not perfect and owned her faults, which is in direct contrast to how the other party presented their argument, despite evidence and input from law enforcement that showed otherwise.”

The attorney went on, “Taylor feels solidarity with the many survivors who have endured similar hardships behind closed doors and shared only part of their stories, and she remains grateful for the outpouring of support she continues to receive. She looks forward to continuing to cooperate with the court to make progress in the custody case.”

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The exact status of Paul’s season of The Bachelorette remains unknown, though The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives producer Jeff Jenkins confirmed on May 1 that season 5 of the Hulu reality series will resume filming soon.

Asked whether Paul could return for the new episodes, Jenkins, 58, hinted, “I certainly hope [she will film with the other women]. Again, first and foremost, is she healthy of body and mind, then we’ll talk about it.”

If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.