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Three must-watch Netflix thrillers airing from June 15 through the 21st.

New releases are flooding Netflix's platform. The stop-motion film I Am Frankelda garnered praise after its premiere over the weekend. Meanwhile, a romantic comedy is set to debut this weekend, featuring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson in Voi

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New releases are flooding Netflix's platform. The stop-motion film I Am Frankelda garnered praise after its premiere over the weekend. Meanwhile, a romantic comedy is set to debut this weekend, featuring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson in Voicemails for Isabelle.

Thrillers are dominating our picks, with one standout film claiming the top spot in Netflix's global rankings for an entire month now. This documentary has been generating intense buzz, forcing viewers to confront uncomfortable truths. Completing this week's lineup is a 2018 screenlife thriller that will captivate audiences and a summer-perfect shark adventure film.

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02The Requin

Thrilling shark attacks await.

Apex predators in movies are often intense. The notion of an unseen attacker is inherently frightening. Jaws remains an iconic film, its score by John Williams synonymous with danger. In recent times, Netflix premiered Thrash, a shark movie that unfolded amidst the devastation of a Category 5 hurricane. This original release showcased sharks wreaking havoc on a town, heightening tension and fear in viewers.

Thrash fans will appreciate The Requin, Le-Van Kiet's 2022 horror movie that stays true to its genre. Alicia Silverstone takes on the role of Jaelyn, a mother struggling with grief after a devastating stillbirth. She and her husband, Kyle (James Tupper), embark on a vacation in Vietnam, seeking solace from their loss. However their getaway is cut short when a powerful tropical storm hits their resort, sweeping them away to safety.

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Stranded at sea, a couple faces a terrifying ordeal when a great white shark attacks Kyle's leg, leaving him gravely injured. Jaelyn must spring into action to prevent her husband from succumbing to blood loss. While some shark movies can be absurd, The Requin takes creative liberties with its portrayal of marine predators. With an estimated 99% of shark films failing to live up to the standard set by Jaws, this movie is willing to compromise on accuracy for a thrilling experience.

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08Searching

Innovative thriller series debuts on Netflix.

A screenlife movie presents a narrative solely through digital interfaces. This concept was first explored in the film Searching, which might lead one to believe it was created as a response to the COVID-19 crisis. However Searching actually premiered in 2018, predating the pandemic by nearly two years. Its influence can be seen in subsequent screenlife movies that followed during the pandemic but none match its quality.

Aneesh Chaganty directs Searching, a gripping thriller series on Netflix, starring John Cho as David Kim, a devoted widowed father caring for his young daughter Margot (Michelle La). When Margot informs her father she'll be out late one evening, the next morning brings devastating news: she's vanished. Alarmed, David reports Margot missing to Detective Rosemary Vick (Debra Messing), who takes up the case. David then turns to social media to launch his own investigation, scouring online platforms in a desperate bid to locate his daughter.

Adjusting to the unconventional format of a Screenlife movie takes some time, especially for those unfamiliar with this style. Yet given our daily reliance on screens, it's intriguing to see them employed as a narrative device. The film successfully leverages this technique through its rapid pacing and distinctive presentation, resulting in an engaging viewing experience.

13The Crash

Thrilling true story film.

True crime documentaries continue to captivate audiences on Netflix, solidifying its position as the leading streaming service in this genre. While other platforms can produce their own true crime content, Netflix has mastered the art of turning these gripping stories into massive hits. Notable examples include Making a Murderer, The Staircase, and The Perfect Neighbor, which have all contributed to the service's success. A more recent addition to this list is The Crash, further demonstrating Netflix's ability to craft compelling true crime documentaries.

Netflix released The Crash to great fanfare in June, exceeding expectations with its gripping content. This documentary delves into a devastating incident from 2022 that unfolded in Strongsville, Ohio. On July 31, 2022, a catastrophic collision occurred when Mackenzie Shirilla's vehicle slammed into a brick wall, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives: boyfriend Dominic Russo and friend Davion Flanagan. Miraculously, Shirilla herself survived the crash.

Assuming a crash was merely an accident oversimplifies the situation. As investigators dug deeper into the case, they began to wonder if Shirilla's actions were premeditated. The film "The Crash" revisits that pivotal moment and the subsequent probe that escalated into a double-murder investigation. Notably, filmmakers secured an interview with Shirilla herself, a significant coup given the police never spoke with her prior to or following her arrest. This documentary promises a surprising narrative twist.

Netflix boasts an impressive library of content, with numerous titles to choose such as The Breakfast Club and Chef. Thrill-seekers can indulge in several addictive movies this month before exploring further options like Dead Man's Wire on the platform's dedicated genre page.

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Netflix boasts an impressive collection of streaming content, featuring a diverse range of films, including the iconic The Breakfast Club and the culinary thriller Chef. This month, subscribers have access to several gripping movies that are sure to captivate audiences. Users can discover more titles like Dead Man's Wire on Netflix's dedicated genre page.

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