Without wasting your time, here are 7 Nollywood thriller films, guaranteed to trap you in a web of suspense and surprise:
1. Òlòtūré (2019)
Synopsis: This is a good time to rewatch this movie from Mo Abudu as a sequel will debut this month. Òlòturé tells the story of Òlòturé, a young and naive Nigerian journalist who goes undercover to expose the dangerous and brutal underworld of human trafficking.
Cast: Sharon Ooja-Egwurube, Beverly Osu, Ada Ameh, Omowumi Dada, Blossom Chukwujekwu, and Omoni Oboli
2. Silence (2024)
Synopsis: The film unfolds a gripping story of guilt, betrayal, and redemption as Bode confronts his friend Dapo’s death, navigating abuse, infidelity, and the delicate balance between loyalty and protecting a young girl’s welfare.
Cast: Ade Laoye, Tope Tedela, and Efe Iwara
Where to Watch: Prime Video
3. King of Boys (2018)
Synopsis: It tells the story of Alhaja Eniola Salami, a businesswoman and philanthropist with a promising political future, as she is drawn into a struggle for power, that threatens everything around her.
Cast: Sola Sobowale, Adesua Etomi, Jide Kosoko, Osas Ighodaro, IlIbliss, and Reminisce
4. A Weekend to Forget (2024)
Synopsis: Seven friends reunite for a weekend getaway after years of being apart. But things could be smoother than they hoped, as old tensions and unresolved issues resurface.
Cast: Uche Nwaefuna, Erica Nlewedim, Daniel Etim Effiong, Stan Nze, Elozonam, Neo Akpofure, and Ini Dima-Okojie.
Where to Watch: Prime Video
5. Blood Vessel (2023)
Synopsis: Set against the backdrop of the Niger Delta oil conflict, six young people fleeing a town devastated by oil pollution and political unrest, stow away on a ship laden with stolen crude oil and embark on a perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean, not realising the dangers that await.
Cast: Dibor Adaobi, David Ezekiel, Swanky JKA, Levi Chikere, Obinna Okenwa, Sylvester Ekanam, and John Dumelo.
6. Living in Bondage (2019)
Synopsis: The film tells the story of Nnamdi, Andy Okeke‘s mysterious son, and his vaunting quest for the big life, one that he would do whatever it takes to realise. Nnamdi’s untamed quest for the quick buck, fast car, and easy living, inevitably takes him on a perilous journey.
Cast: Kenneth Okonkwo, Nnenna Nwabueze, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Francis Agu, Okechukwu Ogunjiofor, and Ngozi Nwaneto.
7. Brotherhood (2022)
Synopsis: After years of fighting to survive on the streets of Lagos, two brothers fall on opposite sides of the law. The bonds of brotherhood are put to the ultimate test as one joins a task force that hunts down the other and his gang.
Director: Jadesola Osiberu
Cast: Tobi Bakre, Folarin Falana (Falz), Bright Okpocha (Basketmouth), and Boma Akpore
Where to Watch: Prime Video
