Has Netflix’s work to produce and distribute original films benefitted the film industry?

That’s a question that many film fans often ask themselves, rightfully so.

The streamer’s library is considerable and surprisingly good, especially regarding thrillers.

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While disturbing, it is not a film that can easily be forgotten.

DirectorCharlie McDowellmade use of a limited environment with his impressive 2022 thrillerWindfall.

The film’s intelligence makes it an underrated entry within Netflix’s catalog of original projects.

Don Johnson as Chief Sandy Burnne drawing his gun from his belt while facing Aaron Pierre in Rebel Ridge.

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Ruth is an extremely likable character, as she finds herself disappointed by how low humanity can stoop to.

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Christian Bale as Augustus Landor in The Pale Blue Eye

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Oscar Isaac and Ben Affleck as Redfly and Pope looking in the same direction in Triple Frontier

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Nobody, the Wife, and the CEO looking out a door in Windfall

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Jeffrey Wright and Riley Keough as Russell and Medora standing in the snow on a poster for Hold the Dark

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Fontaine (John Boyega) with a confused expression in They Cloned Tyrone

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