Woman of the Hour: Chilling crime thriller is Netflix’s most popular film

Woman of the Hour is currently the most popular film on Netflix, according to the platform’s public rating system.

The crime thriller marks the directorial debut of Anna Kendrick, who also stars in the film alongside Daniel Zovatto, Tony Hale and Nicolette Robinson. Based on a chilling true story, the plot revolves around a serial killer who appeared on the TV show “The Dating Game” in 1978, in the midst of his murder spree.

Woman of the Hour was released on Netflix on October 18, more than a year after its premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival. Critical reviews were mostly positive.

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Max’s most popular film at the moment is “MaXXXine”, the third film in director Ti West’s “X” series of horror films.

Set in 1980s Hollywood, the film stars Mia Goth, who reprises her “Pearl” role as aspiring actress Maxine Minx. The cast also includes Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, Kevin Bacon and Moses Sumney.

Another horror movie is trending on Hulu right now. “Late Night with the Devil” premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film Festival and received positive reviews from critics.

The film combines elements of “found footage” and documentary, as the plot revolves around a late-night talk show that invites a girl supposedly possessed by a demon to appear as a guest on Halloween 1977.

“Brothers” became available to stream on Amazon Prime Video on October 17, a week after its limited theatrical release.

Starring Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage, the action comedy follows estranged twin brothers with criminal pasts who must team up for one last heist. The cast also includes Glenn Close, Marisa Tomei and Brendan Fraser.

“Inside Out 2” is one of the most popular films on Disney+ after joining the platform on September 25th.

A sequel to the Oscar-winning animated film “Inside Out,” the new film features the return of Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Lewis Black, Diane Lane and Kyle MacLachlan in their voices from the original, and new cast members like Maya. Hawke, Tony Hale, Liza Lapira and Ayo Edebiri. “Inside Out 2” continues the story of a young girl’s development through emotions personified as characters.