Peacock’s November programming slate is full of big titles from every genre, from animated hits like Despicable Me to crowd-pleasing comedies like Girls Trip.
The streamer’s thriller selection in particular gets some noteworthy additions this month, with two standout suspense flicks that are worth your time.
The Silence of the Lambs and Seven fans will dig The Frozen Ground, with John Cusack starring as real-life murderer Robert Hansen.
There are no killers in Inside, but star Willem Dafoe still has to fight for his life inside an air-tight New York City apartment.
‘The Frozen Ground’ (2013)
After Cindy Paulson (Vanessa Hudgens) is kidnapped and sexually assaulted, she goes to the police, who don’t believe her. The man she accuses, Robert Hansen (John Cusack), is a good citizen, the father of several children and has an alibi for when the crime supposedly occurred. The only person who believes her is state trooper Jack Holcombe (Nicolas Cage), who thinks Hansen is behind a series of murders in Alaska. To prove his suspicions, he’ll need Cindy’s help in catching Robert before he claims his next victim.
Based on a true story, The Frozen Ground is a serial killer thriller that delivers the goods. The killer in question is creepy as you’d expect, and the unforgiving frozen landscape he stalks makes his crimes seem all the more sinister. Cage and Cusack are effectively cast in roles you don’t normally see them in. Cage is usually the psycho and Cusack the hero, so to see them playing these characters gives The Frozen Ground an urgency and interest it otherwise wouldn’t have.
The Frozen Ground is streaming on Peacock.
‘Inside’ (2023)
Nemo (Willem Dafoe) is an art thief who is good at what he does, but he gets more than he bargains for when he breaks into a high-rise Manhattan penthouse to steal some expensive paintings. Just before he is about to leave, the apartment’s security system seals the apartment, effectively imprisoning him. With no way to contact the outside world without incriminating himself, Nemo will have to find a way out of his luxury jail before he’s discovered.
Inside is a different kind of thriller in that the hero’s main enemy is his location. Nemo’s battle is with four walls and a state-of-the-art security system that won’t let him out. As the film goes on, Nemo’s desperation mounts as his food runs out and water becomes scarce. You’re left guessing not whether Nemo will be captured, but rather if he’ll make it out alive at all.
Inside is streaming on Peacock.
‘Honey Don’t!’ (2025)
Honey O’Donahue (Qualley) is a small-town private eye who investigates a series of bizarre deaths that all seem to be linked to a suspicious church. When Honey is called to the scene of a car accident, she realizes that the victim was a prospective client who had called her that same day. Honey discovers that the victim, Mia, was a member of the Four-Way Temple led by the charismatic Reverend Drew Devlin (Chris Evans), and her continued investigation leads her down a dark and dangerous path involving drug deals and dead bodies.
This neo-noir black comedy comes from one half of the Coen brothers directing duo, Ethan Coen, and leans heavily into the brothers’ known wheelhouse of combining gripping crime narratives with wacky, even slapstick humor. Honey Don’t! received praise from critics for its performances and world-building, finding that its consistent gags and silliness often made up for its lackadaisical narrative. Still, Qualley’s performance was noted as a standout and well worth the watch.
Honey Don’t! is streaming on Peacock.
‘Sicario’ (2015)
Moralistic FBI agent Kate Mercer (Emily Blunt) rises through the ranks of her stereotypically patriarchal profession and receives an important assignment. She is assigned by a mysterious government official (Josh Brolin) to join a task force to bring down a ruthless and powerful Mexican drug cartel. Working alongside the enigmatic Alejandro (Benicio del Toro), Kate’s ideals are tested, and the lines between good and evil are blurred as she descends into the crime and chaos of the US-Mexican drug trade.
Masterful direction from Denis Villeneuve (Dune) and breathtaking cinematography from Roger Deakins come together to create an unflinching portrait of the gray area of human morality and the war on drugs. In addition to being a wonderfully directed and stylized film, Sicario’s narrative is taut and completely engrossing, further elevated by superb performances from the entire cast. At the 88th Academy Awards, the film received nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Original Score and Best Sound Editing.
Sicario is streaming on Peacock.
‘Abigail’ (2025)
A plot to kidnap the daughter of a powerful underworld figure turns awry in this hilarious mashup of thriller, horror and comedy. When the ragtag group of criminals takes the 12-year-old girl to a secluded mansion, they learn that there is more to her family than they initially realized — and the little girl carries a terrifying secret.
Abigail features an eclectic ensemble cast including Dan Stevens, Melissa Barrera, Kathryn Newton and Giancarlo Esposito. Stylish, funny and full of twists you won’t see coming, Abigail is sure to meet your needs for some thrilling entertainment. It received positive reviews, with critics praising it for its atmosphere, cast chemistry and sense of humor.
Abigail is streaming on Peacock.
‘Borderline’ (2025)
Sofia Minor (Samara Weaving) is a pop star with a major problem — she has an obsessed fan, Paul Duerson (Ray Nicholson), who thinks they are in love. After an initial attempt to establish contact lands him in prison, Paul escapes and, with the help of fellow inmate Penny (Alba Baptiste), breaks into Sofia’s mansion to profess his love for her. But Paul’s best-laid plans come undone as Sofia teams up with a security guard (Eric Dane) eager for revenge to stop Paul’s stalking once and for all.
While Borderline’s plot is a standard psycho stalker story that Fatal Attraction perfected nearly four decades ago, what elevates the movie is the performances of the two leads. As Sofia, Weaving adds yet another formidable female to her scream queen resume, while Nicholson shows a talent for lunacy that he must have inherited from his famous father, Jack. He has a gift for playing men with madness that isn’t too far off from The Shining’s Jack Torrance.
Borderline is streaming on Peacock.
‘Memento’ (2000)
Before Christopher Nolan made his name directing the Dark Knight trilogy, his calling card in Hollywood was Memento. For his first trick, Nolan shows audiences the ending of Memento before they realize what it means. Then he lets the story unfold in two parallel narratives before catching up with the conclusion.
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The film revolves around Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce), a man who lost his wife and his ability to make new long-term memories due to a brutal attack. Now, Leonard’s memories reset nearly every ten minutes, and he’s not sure if he can trust the people around him, including Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Teddy (Joe Pantoliano). Everyone seems to take advantage of Leonard’s condition, including Leonard himself.
Memento is streaming on Peacock.
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