Don’t Move is Netflix’s new #1 movie but there are better rated thrillers – here are 3 with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
Thrillers that are spine-chillers
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New Netflix movieDon’t Movehas become the most-watch movie on the streaming platform, taking the number one spot from crime thrillerWoman of the Hour,with over 20 million views worldwide in the two days since being released on October 25.
Despite not being a horror fan, I was excited to watch the Sam Raimi produced suspense movieDon’t Move.Thetwo nail-biting trailershad meparalyzed with fear, but despite being a nightmarish Netflix thriller movie, itdidn’t leave me crippled with fright like I hoped it would.
WhileDon’t Moveis not one of thebest Netflix movies(due to its 71% score from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes), it’s an ideal watch on thebest streaming serviceforthisHalloween Week. However, if you’re in need of more heart-pounding suspense, check out these three horror thrillers to watch next.
Alone
A true nightmare comes to life inAlonewhen a recently widowed traveler (Jules Willcox) is kidnapped by a deranged psychopath (Marc Menchaca) while on a road trip. When she escapes into the wilderness, she must battle against the elements as the cold-blooded killer is hot on her tail.Aloneis an intense cat-and-mouse thriller filled with pulse-raising suspense and dread.
Available to stream on Netflix in the US and Australia, andPrime Videoin the UK.
Gerald’s Game
One of thebest Stephen King movie adaptationscomes from the horror mastermind Mike Flanagan withGerald’s Game.This psychological horror thriller takes the story of Jessie Burlingame (Carls Gugino) whose sex game with her husband Gerald (Bruce Greenwood) takes a fatal turn when he suddenly dies. Handcuffed to the bed in an isolated house, she has no way of escape and must confront her personal demons with horrifying outcomes.
Despite thisbest Netflix thrillerbeing set in one room, Flanagan injects spine-chilling suspense with creepy hallucinations and manifestations. It’s no wonderGerald’s Gamehas been critically acclaimed with Carrie Marshall writing in herNetflix movie of the dayarticle: “Throw in some intricate editing and a suspense-filled screenplay – Flanagan penned it alongside Jeff Howard – based on King’s novel, and you have all the ingredients for a modern day spooky thriller.”
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Available to stream globally on Netflix.
Till Death
Megan Fox stars as Emma inTill Death,who is unhappy in her marriage with controlling husband Mark (Eoin Macken). After she ends her affair with his employee, Mark surprises Emma with a romantic trip to a secluded lake house to celebrate their wedding anniversary. However, Emma wakes up handcuffed (this seems to be a theme here) to her dead husband the next morning. Trapped in the dead of winter, she must also fight off killers hired by Mark to escape his sick revenge plot and survive.Till Deathis an engrossing genre shocker with edge-of-your-seat thrills that Fox pulls off with gripping effect.
Available to stream globally on Netflix.
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After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate.
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