Since it's near the end of summer, it feels right to watch some movies on Netflix U.S.The first movie takes place in the Amazon rainforest, where a group of people come face-to-face with an aggressive and gigantic snake.We head to the ocean for the second creature feature on the list.
Unsurprisingly, the villainous creature is a shark, the apex predator of the sea.For our top selection of the week, we’re leaving the water behind for the battlefield to embark on a tense life-saving mission.3 Anaconda They should never have gone after the snake There is a special place in my heart for , a 1997 adventure horror movie directed by Luis Llosa.
I like to refer to as a “so bad it’s good” movie, in which you accept its flaws—and there are many—and embrace its ridiculous nature.There is charm in its ridiculous nature, from the laughable one-liners to Jon Voight's insane accent. Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your Knowledge Name that Netflix thrillerTrivia challenge From twisted mysteries to edge-of-your-seat suspense — can you identify these Netflix thrillers from a single clue? MysterySuspenseCrimePlot TwistsCharacters Begin 01 / 8 Plot Twists In which Netflix thriller does a woman discover that her seemingly perfect husband has been living a secret double life, complete with a second family in another city? AThe StrangerBBehind Her EyesCYouDThe One Correct! The Stranger (2020) is based on Harlan Coben's novel and follows Adam Price after a mysterious woman reveals his wife has been hiding a shocking secret.
The show is a British production and was a massive hit for Netflix upon release. Not quite.The answer is The Stranger, a 2020 Netflix adaptation of Harlan Coben's novel.It follows Adam Price as a chance encounter with a mysterious woman unravels devastating secrets about his wife and his entire life. Continue 02 / 8 Crime Which Netflix thriller follows a brilliant but obsessive stalker named Joe Goldberg who works in a bookstore and uses social media to insert himself into his targets' lives? AMindhunterBDirty JohnCYouDOzark Correct! You stars Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg, a charming yet deeply disturbed man whose inner monologue narrates his dangerous obsessions.
The show originally aired on Lifetime before Netflix picked it up and turned it into a global phenomenon. Not quite.The answer is You, starring Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg.The show's genius lies in its unreliable first-person narration, which forces viewers to uncomfortably sympathize with a serial stalker and killer. Continue 03 / 8 Suspense In Bird Box, the characters must keep their eyes covered to avoid a mysterious force.
Which actress plays the lead character Malorie? AToni ColletteBSandra BullockCCate BlanchettDNaomi Watts Correct! Sandra Bullock delivers a gripping performance as Malorie in the 2018 Netflix post-apocalyptic thriller Bird Box.The film was so popular it reportedly became one of Netflix's most-watched original films within its first week of release. Not quite.Sandra Bullock plays Malorie in Bird Box (2018).
The film was based on Josh Malerman's novel and spawned the infamous 'Bird Box Challenge' on social media, which Netflix had to publicly discourage people from attempting. Continue 04 / 8 Mystery Which Netflix thriller is set in the fictional German town of Winden and involves time travel through a cave system spanning multiple generations of intertwined families? A1899BDarkCThe SinnerDSuburra Correct! Dark is a German-language Netflix original that premiered in 2017 and ran for three seasons.It's widely regarded as one of the most complex and intellectually rewarding thriller series ever made, weaving together time travel, fate, and family trauma. Not quite.The answer is Dark, Netflix's acclaimed German-language thriller.
The show's intricate plot spans multiple time periods and requires serious attention — many fans keep detailed family trees just to follow all the connections between characters. Continue 05 / 8 Characters In Ozark, Marty Byrde is a financial advisor who is forced to launder money for a Mexican drug cartel.Which actor plays Marty? ABryan CranstonBMichael ShannonCJason BatemanDKevin Spacey Correct! Jason Bateman plays Marty Byrde in Ozark, a role that earned him Emmy nominations for both acting and directing.Bateman is also an executive producer on the show, which ran for four seasons and concluded in 2022. Not quite.
Jason Bateman plays Marty Byrde in Ozark.Known before this for comedic roles, Bateman's dramatic turn in Ozark surprised many critics and audiences — he even directed several episodes and received Emmy recognition for his work both in front of and behind the camera. Continue 06 / 8 Plot Twists Behind Her Eyes is a psychological thriller famous for its shocking finale.What supernatural concept drives the story's climactic twist? ADemonic possessionBAstral projection and soul swappingCTime loopsDFalse memory implantation Correct! Behind Her Eyes (2021) culminates in a reveal involving astral projection, where a character has used out-of-body experiences to swap souls with another person.
The twist divided audiences but became one of the most talked-about endings in recent Netflix history. Not quite.The shocking twist in Behind Her Eyes involves astral projection and soul swapping.The show lulls viewers into thinking it's a straightforward thriller about an affair before pulling the rug out completely in its final episode — a move that went massively viral online. Continue 07 / 8 Crime Which Netflix thriller is based on true events and follows a con artist who posed as a German heiress named Anna Delvey to scam New York's elite social circles? ABad VeganBThe Tinder SwindlerCInventing AnnaDDirty Money Correct! Inventing Anna (2022) was created by Shonda Rhimes and dramatizes the real story of Anna Sorokin, who used the alias Anna Delvey to defraud banks and socialites out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Julia Garner plays the lead role. Not quite.The answer is Inventing Anna, the Shonda Rhimes-created series about real-life con artist Anna Sorokin.Sorokin, who used the name Anna Delvey, was convicted of fraud in 2019 and reportedly watched the show about herself while in immigration detention. Continue 08 / 8 Suspense In the Netflix thriller Squid Game, what is the prize money (in South Korean won) offered to the winner of the deadly competition? A10 billion wonB25 billion wonC45.6 billion wonD100 billion won Correct! The prize in Squid Game is 45.6 billion South Korean won, which equates to roughly $38 million USD.
The specific amount accumulates as each player dies — adding approximately 100 million won per death — giving the horrifying competition a chilling economic logic. Not quite.The prize money in Squid Game is 45.6 billion South Korean won.The figure isn't arbitrary — it grows with each contestant's death, with 100 million won added per person, making the mounting total a constant and grim reminder of lives lost in the competition. See My Score Challenge Complete Your Score / 8 Thanks for playing! Try Again A documentary crew—including director Terri Flores (Jennifer Lopez), cameraman Danny Rich (Ice Cube), and Dr.
Steven Cale (Eric Stoltz)—embarks on a journey down the Amazon River in search of a long-lost tribe.The group encounters snake hunter Paul Serone (Voight) along the way, who says he can help locate the tribe.Once Serone gets a chance to take control of the boat, he succeeds.
Serone is after a massive anaconda and uses the boat and crew to find it.The ensuing voyage becomes one of tragedy and regret, as the anaconda picks off the group one by one.Some of the CGI in these scenes is laughably poor, but again, I’m charmed by its ability to embrace its imperfections.
If you don’t believe me, trust Roger Ebert, who awarded 3.5/4 stars.Anaconda PG-13 Adventure Horror Thriller Release Date April 11, 1997 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Powered by Expand Collapse 2 The Shallows One woman takes on a shark is the best and worst thing that ever happened to shark movies.On one hand, it’s a seminal classic and helped create the Hollywood template for blockbusters.
On the other hand, no other shark movie has ever come close to matching its acclaim and cultural impact.I'm not saying is as good as .It's not.
What I will say is that might be the best shark movie of the 21st century.Nancy Adams (Blake Lively) travels to a secluded beach in Mexico that her late mother once visited.Nancy heads out on her surfboard to catch some waves.
Just before she wraps up for the day, a great white shark bites Nancy on the leg and knocks her off her surfboard.Nancy manages to swim to a rock, which provides temporary refuge from the shark.However, she's alone, injured, and running out of time.
With the shark stalking her from a distance, Nancy must find a way to make it back to shore alive.is a gritty B-movie that features Lively's best performance.I love the idea of putting one person up against a shark.
It makes me think about what I would do in that same situation.Spoiler alert: I'm probably not making it off that rock alive.Hypothetical debates aside, I would love it if more filmmakers made these exciting shark movies.
It's 86 minutes of suspense and thrills—what else do you want? The Shallows PG-13 Horror Drama Thriller Release Date June 24, 2016 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Powered by Expand Collapse 1 1917 A race to stop an attack War movies are a crowded genre in Hollywood, to the point that we've seen many of the same stories repeated.I'm surprised there aren't more World War I movies compared with World War II movies.is probably the most notable WWI movie.
However, I'd much rather watch , an Oscar-winning World War I movie directed by Sam Mendes.The British army is preparing to attack the German forces.However, it's a doomed mission that would endanger the lives of 1,600 men.
Realizing their mistake, General Erinmore (Colin Firth) orders two young soldiers, William Schofield (George MacKay) and Thomas Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman), to deliver a message to Colonel Mackenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch) to stop the attack from happening.The duo must hustle as the attack is scheduled for the next morning.The filmmaking is the star of .
The movie is edited to look like it's done in two long takes.The screen does cut to black about an hour into the movie for a brief moment to separate the takes.It's such an impressive filmmaking achievement, one that was rewarded with three Oscars: Best Cinematography, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Visual Effects.
is as thrilling a war movie as you'll ever see.1917 R War History Drama Release Date January 10, 2020 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT Powered by Expand Collapse More movies and shows to check out As someone who's constantly using streaming services, I'm always looking for the new movies and shows that are now available.For example, HBO Max just added , an interesting psychological drama starring Anne Hathaway.
On Netflix, the final season of is now streaming.Netflix Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams Two or four Visit Netflix Expand Collapse
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