A fast-paced economy calls for movies that include interest and engagement. Netflix is basically known for the devious ‘Netflix n chill’; however, you all should know that this catchphrase can be translated to ‘Netflix for an hour to kill.’
P.S.: There are no spoilers in this article.
Sausage Party (2016)
Warning: Do not assume that this is a kids’ movie. The idea, which opens up into the hidden lives of supermarket food, is masterfully carried out with unexpected heart and keen wit. As these endearing, although foul-mouthed, characters traverse the dangerous realm beyond the grocery store shelves, you’ll find yourself totally engrossed in their fates. The humor is undoubtedly adult-oriented, full of witty puns and irreverent interpretations of well-known animation clichés. Yet, it all contributes to a surprisingly perceptive tale about friendship, truth, and belief. It also has some crude sexual humor, which can be enjoyed by adults appropriately.
Oxygen (2021)
The narrative centers on a woman who awakens inside a cryogenic pod with progressively diminishing oxygen levels and no memory of how she got there. What follows is a frantic, bizarre voyage of resiliency, survival, and exploration. Starting with a rat in a maze and expanding out to reveal the title of the film, the opening title card itself is a subtle metaphor. It immediately establishes the mood and provides a glimpse of the psychological and constrained journey that is ahead. There will be no spoilers, so feel free to experience this dystopian masterpiece, critiquing the COVID year in which it was released, evaluating our losses while holding out hope for the future.
Calibre (2018)
“A shocking deed turned their weekend trip into a nightmare.” I love how this line exudes the gut-wrenching and nightmarish feeling of paranoia in situations where humans are helpless against the unknown. This movie is not something you ought to skim while humming around helplessly on Netflix suggestion charts. Calbre witnesses two old friends, Marcus (Martin McCann), who is wealthier and more gregarious, and Vaughn (Jack Lowden), who is shy and modest, go hunting in Scotland’s wilderness. Equipped with a hip flask of whisky and a pair of guns, they want to spend their evenings drinking at a rural tavern while shooting a few deer. It’s probably enough to mention that the mission doesn’t quite go as planned without giving anything away.
Don’t Move (2024)
Why do the beautiful sceneries define the medium of abduction in the movies? Specifically, Netflix loves to cater to this theme. The genre elements, such as a man abducting a woman in the woods, are only simulated in this movie. Both the anticlimactic conclusion and the pompous prelude fall short of expectations.”Don’t Move” and “Trap” by M. Night Shyamalan have certain similarities. A mourning woman in a remote woodland meets a murderer who injects her with a paralyzing chemical, according to the fairly gloomy synopsis. Her struggle for survival starts as her body shuts down.
Woman of the Hour (2023)
Documentaries and films on serial killers typically rank highly on the most-watched lists of all major streamers. These capitalize on the public’s intense interest in true crime. This curiosity frequently borders on exploitation and voyeurism. Some believe that serial killers are fetishized because handsome actors like Zac Efron and Evan Peters portray Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer. ‘Woman of the Hour’ exploits this theme violently. Woman of the Hour depicts the riveting true story of a serial killer who competed on The Dating Game in 1978 and went on to murder another contestant (played by Kendrick) from the same episode. Daniel Zovatto plays the killer Rodney Alcala. A word of warning: all those girlies who have ‘Criminal’ by Britney Spears playing in their minds, do watch the movie at your own risk.
Under the Shadow (2016)
Shideh and her daughter face the dangers of life in a warzone every day. Things worsen as a djinn begins to haunt them. Djinn starts haunting them? What is the horror audience waiting for? This is the ultimate treat for those who want to dive into the depths of profound fear. It occurs in war-torn Tehran and depicts the challenges of family life in such an uncertain and anxiety-inducing environment, with the paranormal backdrop of the Djiin serving as either a metaphor for this disquiet or exactly what it manifests in reality. This film does a phenomenal job of depicting the same emotion from both perspectives, keeping the mystery of our own personal perception as the deciding factor.
