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This Gritty Psychological Thriller Is the New #1 Film on Netflix (And It's Based on a True Story)
Gritty and intense are just a few of the words being used to describe A Widow's Game, a riveting thriller that has quickly shot its way to the top spot on Netflix. Based on a true story, the film centers around the mysterious events and investigations surrounding a man found dead under suspicious circumstances. The first person on the potential perpetrator list is his widow, which catches everybody off guard because nobody believes that she would be capable of the act of killing her husband in such a cruel manner.
Things are never as they appear, however, and as it turns out, the story involves a number of secrets that leave everybody stunned. Directed by Carlos Sedes and starring Carmin Machi and Ivana Bacquero, the Spanish thriller is based on the factual events of a 36-year-old man named Antonio Navarro Cerdán, an industrial engineer who was ambushed and stabbed to death. And according to Rotten Tomatoes reviewers, the film is packed with twists and turns that don't disappoint.
"The acting is excellent and the pacing is good, except for a short time in the middle where it focuses on the killer's POV. Looking at the story, the detective's method worked well," writes one Rotten Tomatoes reviewer, who gave the movie a 4-star rating. "I especially liked the actress who played the lieutenant," writes another.
I've been looking for a new thriller to add to my watchlist this week, and A Widow's Game seems right up my alley…especially since it's the new number one film on Netflix.
A Widow's Game is available to stream via Netflix.
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