'Fascinating and suspenseful' Netflix thriller leaves fans gripped with 'psychopathic' leading man and 'dark' twist
The Occupant first hit screens back in 2020 and is available to watch on the streaming platform.
It follows unemployed advertising executive Javier Muñoz (Javier Gutiérrez) who becomes obsessed with the new tenants of the home he had to give up.
However, things take a horrifying twist when 'his motives toward the family turn sinister,' according to the synopsis.
Despite only having a modest 65% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Occupant has still managed to collect plenty of praise from fans.
High On Films penned: 'The main reason why The Occupant works is Javier Gutierrez's dedicated performance as the psychopathic, dejected advertiser who would go to any heights to get what he wants.'
Pittsburgh Magazine described it as 'fascinating to watch'.
While another said: 'Excellent scenario, I didn't expect it to end this way, it is a suspenseful movie indeed. And a great performance by Javier Gutierrez.'
'Fantastic character study of greed and psychopathy in a capitalistic society. It's a slow burn, but well worth it,' another gushed.
Someone else said: 'Great movie, nice plot.'
Though not everyone was a fan and one penned: 'Not one of the best Spanish films. you invest your time in the story but all you get is a totally unbelievable plot.'
'To call this a thriller is an over statement. It's mostly a drama. Pretty boring,' someone else said.
Another thriller on Netflix has been making waves amongst fans too.
The Wrath Of Becky premiered in 2023 and has recently been added to the streaming platform.
Despite only having a modest 65% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Occupant has still managed to collect plenty of praise from fans
Though not everyone was a fan and one penned: 'Not one of the best Spanish films. you invest your time in the story but all you get is a totally unbelievable plot.'
Packed full of action and blood, the highly acclaimed film stars Lulu Wilson as the titular lead character, a teenage girl.
Becky moved in with a new caregiver, Elena, and finds herself seeking revenge after a trio of extremists cause her hassle and steal her pet dog.
The film follows on from a 2020 prequel, called Becky, which saw the young girl lose her father after a group of Neo-Nazi convicts attacked their family's lake house.
Fans have enjoyed the film over the years and many have left their verdicts online.
The Occupant is available to stream on Netflix.
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