As Halloween draws near, plenty of people are looking for a movie that will make their hearts pound.
Netflix’s latest thriller, created by well-known horror filmmaker Sam Raimi, could be just what horror enthusiasts are after.
This much-anticipated film has quickly become popular, shooting up to the number two spot on Netflix soon after its release. Fans rave online, and some even call it the “best horror movie of the year.”
Raimi recognized for his unique approach to horror, returns nearly ten years after his last success, Don’t Breathe (2016), with a new thriller that adds a fresh spin on the classic game of cat and mouse.
The film, which premiered on Netflix earlier this week, follows the story of Iris, played by Kelsey Asbille.
Mourning the recent loss of her son, Iris suddenly finds herself caught in a horrifying struggle for survival.
Instead of offering comfort, a mysterious stranger enters her life and injects her with a so-called “special relaxant,” initiating a terrifying countdown.
Iris soon realizes she has just 20 minutes before the drug fully kicks in, temporarily paralyzing her but enough to leave her defenseless.
In a frantic effort to outsmart her captor, Iris must battle against the ticking clock, confronting one terrifying challenge after another as she scrambles to find help.
With Adam Schindler and Brian Netto as directors, the movie is designed to keep viewers gripping their seats.
With every passing second, the tension escalates as Iris’s body begins to succumb to the drug’s effects while her captor looms nearby as a constant, menacing presence.
Kelsey Asbille brings a raw intensity to her role as Iris, powerfully portraying the emotional and physical battles of someone pushed to survive through terrifying conditions.
She realistically depicts Iris’s gradual loss of control over her own body, capturing the struggle of facing physical limitations with gripping authenticity.
Opposite her, Finn Wittrock takes on the unsettling role of Richard, the mysterious figure responsible for Iris’s nightmare.
His chilling performance makes Richard a truly intimidating villain, adding to the film’s suspense from start to finish.
Fans have taken to social media to express their thoughts about the film.
One viewer posted: “Need something to watch? Don’t Move is a really good thriller!! Edge of your seat kind of thriller.”
Another user encouraged others to watch it, saying: “If you like thriller horror movies, watch on Netflix asap. Sam Raimi approved (produced!) and so f**king good.”
On X, previously known as Twitter, another fan shared their thoughts: “Prepare yourself for an intense one if you plan to watch From the beginning until the end. Whew, terrifying.”
“This is what I was expecting when I saw the trailer. One and a half hours of pure suspense and tension,” confirmed another viewer.
Ratings have been similarly high, with one fan declaring: “Don’t Move on Netflix 10/10.”
Others have mentioned feeling ‘on edge’ with their ‘anxiety through the roof’ while watching the film.
Don’t Move has already been well-received, boasting an impressive 71% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
More than just an ordinary thriller, it’s an unyielding survival story that captures both the main character’s desperation and the heart-pounding fear that audiences experience alongside her.
Now streaming on Netflix, Don’t Move offers horror fans a chilling and suspenseful experience perfectly timed for Halloween.
