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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
5 best single-location thrillers on Netflix — stream these gripping movies now
I love a good thriller movie, but the only thing I love more than a compelling thriller is one that takes place entirely within one setting. There's something about the claustrophobic nature of a single location that reels me in every single time. Single-location movies are among my favorite subgenres, and fortunately, Netflix has a pretty great selection of flicks that take place primarily in the same setting. Yes, some of my picks below open and/or close in a different place, but for the most part, all the action is contained to just the one spot, whether that's a plush holiday home or a futuristic tower block prison. So, if you also have a love for movies confined to just one setting, here are the best single-location thrillers that you can watch on Netflix right now. 'Gerald's Game' is a rare psychological thriller that has forced me to avert my eyes from the screen as one truly wince-inducing moment had me feeling a little queasy. To dive into specifics would encroach on spoiler territory, but I'll just say ... maybe don't munch on snacks during this one. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, it comes from Mike Flanagan, a real titan in the horror genre after his Netflix series 'The Haunting of Hill House,' 'Midnight Mass' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher,' it's a tense exploration of one womens drive to survive. Carla Gugino plays Jessie, a frustrated wife looking to spice up her struggling marriage by bringing some spice into the bedroom. Only her attempts to inject some excitement result in her being stuck handcuffed to a bed in an isolated holiday house with no means of escape. What follows is a desperate attempt to free herself, both literally and metaphorically, as the flick explores not just her dire present circumstances but also her past trauma and the demons that have haunted her whole life. Watch "Gerald's Game" on Netflix now In many ways, 'Rear Window' is the single-location thriller. This Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece has been gripping audiences for more than 70 years, and while decades have passed since it originally hit theaters, none of its potency has been lost. Starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly, it centers on a photojournalist who is cooped up in his sweltering apartment after breaking his leg. He passes time by watching his neighbors out of a large window, but soon becomes convinced that something sinister is afoot and that the man across the courtyard from him is a murderer. Combining paranoia with eager curiosity, 'Rear Window' plays on the fact that we often only see a snapshot of other people's lives, and that hiding behind closed curtains can be some pretty dark secrets. It all ratchets up to a suspenseful ending and is often cited as one of the best movies ever made. How is this for a hooky premise for a sci-fi thriller: 50 people awaken in a dark room, standing in several large concentric circles. Every two minutes, one of them randomly dies. Soon, the remaining survivors realize they can select who is killed, and now each participant in this deadly game must make a desperate case for why they shouldn't be chosen as the next victim. 'Circle' is extremely minimalistic. The setting is a single dark room with ominous red lights on the floor, and a large white skylight overhead (which somehow manages to make bright light feel threatening). The focus is very much on increasingly erratic and hostile conversations. Kudos to the movie's creatives for managing to make such a simple premise hold your attention for 90 minutes. Unfortunately, the ending is more than a little outlandish. It's a shame 'Circle' ends on a disappointing bum note. But, still, the journey to get there is never less than engaging. Watch "Circle" on Netflix now I've long ranked 'Windfall' as one of Netflix's most overlooked original movies, so I'm thrilled to have another chance to highlight it here. Released in 2022, it stars Jesse Plemons, Jason Segel and Lilly Collins, and mixes effective crime thrills with biting dark comedy. Segel plays a desperate man, who breaks into the vacation home of a wealthy CEO (Plemons) only to get in way over his head when the unnamed CEO and his wife (Collins) arrive for a relaxing trip. Forced to take them hostage and demand a ransom in exchange for their freedom, events spiral out of control as the burglar tries to keep things under his control, and his motives are revealed. The chemistry between the three leads is just right in 'Windfall,' and the movie gets great mileage out of its habit of making you question who the true villains and victims of the piece are. Plus, its comedic streak is remarkably effective, but not so overbearing as to take away from the drama. Watch "Windfall" on Netflix now 'The Platform' (and its sequel, "The Platform 2") are excellent dystopian thrillers that center on a tower block prison where inmates are paired up across dozens of individual vertical levels and fed each day via a slowly descending concrete platform. The people at the top enjoy a lush banquet, while those towards the bottom are lucky if there's even scraps left by the time it reaches them. OK, so the political allegory here isn't exactly subtle. And frankly, lacking subtlety is a sort of running theme in 'The Platform,' but the bones of the movie are very solid, and watching protagonist Goreng (Iván Massagué) attempt to survive this nightmare prison is gripping. This is another one where you definitely won't want to be eating while watching. The scenes of inmates on the lower floors having to pick the remaining morsels of already chewed-up chicken bones and lick dirty plates clean just for meager sustenance are pretty revolting. Watch "The Platform" on Netflix now
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Carrie' Series Officially Sets Summer Howell As Lead; Samantha Sloyan, Josie Totah & Amber Midthunder Among Cast
Prime Video's Carrie, a TV adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name, has confirmed its lead cast, including Summer Howell (Curse of Chucky) as the titular horror teen Carrie White, who Deadline reported was in talks back in April. We also revealed that Matthew Lillard (Five Nights at Freddy's) was set to join as Principal Grayle in May and has now closed on the role. The new cast includes Samantha Sloyan (The Fall of the House of Usher) as Carrie's mom, Margaret White, Alison Thornton (Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce) as Chris Hargensen, Thalia Dudek (The Running Man) as Emaline, Siena Agudong (Sidelined: The QB and Me) as Sue Snell, Amber Midthunder (FX's Legion) as Miss Desjardin, Josie Totah (AppleTV+'s The Buccaneers) as Tina, and Arthur Conti (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) as Billy, Joel Oulette (Sullivan's Crossing) as Tommy. More from Deadline Jacob Elordi On Playing A Haunted POW In 'The Narrow Road To The Deep North' & His Growing Zeal For Acting As He Tees Up 'Frankenstein' & 'Wuthering Heights' 'The Accountant 2' Sets Prime Video Premiere Date 'Gen V' Season 2 Sets Premiere Date At Prime Video; Gets Teaser Trailer Carrie is described as a reimagining of the story of misfit high schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. After her father's sudden death, Carrie finds herself contending with the challenges of attending high school, a bullying scandal, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers. King's novel has been previously adapted for the big screen, with Sissy Spacek playing Carrie in the 1976 Brian De Palma movie Carrie, and Chloë Grace Moretz in the 2013 remake. Mike Flanagan (The Fall of the House of Usher, Midnight Mass) is the writer, executive producer, and showrunner, and will direct select episodes. Trevor Macy also executive produces on the Amazon MGM Studios-produced project. Howell is represented by The Characters Talent Agency and LINK Entertainment; Sloyan is repped by SDB Partners, 11:11 Entertainment and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman; Thornton is repped by Amplified, Red Management and attorney Douglas R. Stone; Dudek is repped by Independent Talent Group (UK), 42 (US), and Collective Talent (AUS); Agudon is repped by Gersh, Trilogy Talent, and Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum; Midthunder is repped by CAA, Corner Booth Entertainment, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman; Totah is repped by Gersh Agency and Entertainment 360; Conti is repped by WME, The Artist Partnership, and Myman Greenspan Fox; Oulette is repped by Darryl Mork Talent Management; Lillard is repped by Verve, Strand Entertainment, and Heller Law. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 So Far List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN & More Everything We Know About 'Happy Gilmore 2' So Far
Geek Tyrant
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Mike Flanagan's CARRIE Series Casts Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White and Reveals Full Main Ensemble — GeekTyrant
Mike Flanagan's Carrie series at Amazon is officially taking shape, and the casting news just hit like a bucket of blood. Ten series regulars have been announced for the new adaptation of Stephen King's debut novel, including The Fall of the House of Usher standout Samantha Sloyan, who's stepping into the terrifying shoes of Margaret White, Carrie's ultra-religious and deeply disturbed mother. Fans of Flanagan's work will immediately recognize this as a fitting match. Sloyan has become one of the filmmaker's go-to collaborators, having appeared in The Haunting of Hill House , Midnight Mass , The Midnight Club , and even his 2016 film Hush . Sloyan joins previously announced leads Summer H. Howell ( Clouds, The Midnight Club ) as Carrie White and Siena Agudong ( F9, No Good Nick ) as Sue Snell. As for the other familiar name? Scream starMatthew Lillard will take on the role of Principal Grayle. The rest of the cast includes Alison Thornton ( Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce, School Spirits ) as Chris Hargensen, Thalia Dudek ( The Running Man, The Undertow ) as Emaline, Amber Midthunder ( Prey, Legion ) as Miss Desjardin, Josie Totah ( Saved by the Bell, The Buccaneers ) as Tina, Arthur Conti ( Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ) as Billy, and Joel Oulette ( Sullivan's Crossing, Trickster ) as Tommy. The show, which received an official eight-episode order from Amazon back in April 2025, is being described as a 'bold and timely reimagining' of King's classic horror tale. The story follows Carrie White (Howell), a sheltered teenager raised in isolation by her overbearing mother (Sloyan). When her father dies suddenly, Carrie is forced to enter public high school, where she's swept into a scandal that exposes the town's darkest tendencies and awakens something telekinetic inside her. Production is scheduled to begin soon in Vancouver. Flanagan will serve as showrunner, writer, executive producer, and is set to direct multiple episodes. Longtime producing partner Trevor Macy will also executive produce under their Intrepid Pictures banner. The show is backed by Amazon MGM Studios. Source: Variety
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3 days ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Mike Flanagan's "Carrie" TV Series Cast Revealed
Yara Sameh Mike Flanagan's Amazon Prime Video series adaptation of 'Carrie' has rounded out its main cast. Summer Howell (Curse of Chucky), who was reported to be in talks back in April, will play the titular horror teen Carrie White. Matthew Lillard (Five Nights at Freddy's) was also previously reported to be cycling the role of Principal Grayle in May and has now closed on the role. The new cast also includes Samantha Sloyan (The Fall of the House of Usher) as Carrie's mom, Margaret White, Alison Thornton (Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce) as Chris Hargensen, Thalia Dudek (The Running Man) as Emaline, Siena Agudong (Sidelined: The QB and Me) as Sue Snell, Amber Midthunder (FX's Legion) as Miss Desjardin, Josie Totah (AppleTV+'s The Buccaneers) as Tina, Arthur Conti (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) as Billy, and Joel Oulette (Sullivan's Crossing) as Tommy. The series was first reported to be in development in October 2024. Amazon has ordered eight episodes, with production slated to begin this summer in Vancouver. Flanagan, a modern horror maestro, is set as executive producer, showrunner, writer, and will direct select episodes of the series. Trevor Macy will executive produce. Amazon MGM Studios will produce. Based on Stephen King's debut novel of the same name, the series is described as a 'bold and timely reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White (Howell), who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. After her father's sudden and untimely death, Carrie finds herself contending with the alien landscape of public high school, a bullying scandal that shatters her community, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers.' King's novel has been previously adapted for the big screen, with Sissy Spacek playing Carrie in the 1976 Brian De Palma movie "Carrie", and Chloë Grace Moretz in the 2013 remake. The role marks the latest collaboration between Sloyan and Flanagan, as she has previously starred in his shows 'The Haunting of Hill House,' 'The Fall of the House of Usher,' 'The Midnight Club,' and 'Midnight Mass.' Sloyan also appeared in Flangan's 2016 film 'Hush.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'Carrie' TV series finds Carrie's religious mother in a Mike Flanagan regular
Amazon is breathing new life into Stephen King's troubled high school teen Carrie White and her religiously zealous mother. After Mike Flanagan's TV series adaptation of the King horror classic got the official green light at Prime Video, the drama found its Margaret White by way of Samantha Sloyan. Sloyan has worked consistently with Flanagan since the home-invader horror film Hush. She delivered standout performances in Netflix series Midnight Mass (the often self-righteous nun Bev Keane) and The Fall of the House of Usher (one of the doomed Usher heirs, Tamerlane). She most recently worked with Flanagan on this year's King adaptation of The Life of Chuck. Now, she'll step into the role made famous by Piper Laurie in 1976's Carrie movie, which starred Sissy Spacek as the titular telekinetic. After Laurie, Patricia Clarkson played Margaret White in the Carrie TV film version, which starred Angela Bettis as Carietta "Carrie" White and premiered on NBC in 2002. The most recent Hollywood incarnation of King's story was the 2013 movie, which featured Chloë Grace Moretz as Carrie and Julianne Moore as Mrs. White. Amazon's Carrie will begin filming an eight-episode first season this summer in Vancouver. Summer H. Howell, the 20-year-old who got her start in 2013's Curse of Chucky, followed by 2017's Cult of Chucky, will star as Carrie, a misfit teen who spent her life in seclusion with her abusive and domineering mother. After the sudden death of her father, Carrie is forced to enter public high school. She endures a bullying scandal that shatters the community (even non-King readers can probably guess what it is), while also grappling with the unexplainable emergence of telekinetic powers. Siena Agudong, who appeared on Netflix's Resident Evil and No Good Nick series, will play Sue Snell, the classmate who actually feels remorse for her part in bullying Carrie. Amy Irving played Sue in the original movie version and the 1999 sequel The Rage: Carrie 2, while Kandyse McClure and Gabriella Wilde played her in the TV film and Moretz-led remake, respectively. Other key roles announced include Alison Thornton (Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce) as Chris Hargensen, Carrie's chief bully; Joel Oulette (Sullivan's Crossing) as Tommy, Sue's boyfriend whom she asks to escort Carrie to the prom to make amends; Arthur Conti (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) as Billy, Chris' boyfriend whom she convinces to pull off an evil prank on Carrie at the prom; and Amber Midthunder (Prey) as Miss Desjardin, the gym teacher who takes pity on Carrie after the bullying incident. Thalia Dudek (The Running Man) will also play Emaline, Josie Totah (AppleTV+'s The Buccaneers) will play Tina, and horror alum Matthew Lillard (Five Nights at Freddy's) will play Principle Grayle. Flanagan will showrun, write, and executive produce the series, while directing select episodes. Trevor Macy, his longtime collaborator from Intrepid Pictures, is also executive producing. The duo previously had a deal with Netflix, which began after the debut of their overnight sensation The Haunting of Hill House and led to other horror series The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and The Fall of the House of Usher. Carrie now marks Flanagan and Macy's first project under a new deal for Amazon MGM Studios, with hopefully more to come. Flanagan's other current King-related project, the Life of Chuck film, will premiere in the U.S. this June. The filmmaker is also developing the new Exorcist for the big screen, writing a Clayface movie for DC Studios, and maintaining long-term plans to adapt King's The Dark Tower for the small screen. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
