This weekend offers a diverse selection of new movies available to stream or rent at home. From psychological thrillers and action-packed revenge stories to animated Batman adventures and musicals, there are options for various tastes.
Netflix is now streaming "The Whisper Man," a psychological thriller starring Adam Scott. The film centers on a widowed crime writer whose son is abducted, leading him to team up with his estranged father, a retired cop. Their investigation uncovers a connection to a serial killer known as the Whisper Man. Polygon's preview highlighted the film's focus on the father-son relationship, exploring themes of acceptance and the impact of home life.
Alan Ritchson stars in "Motor City," an action film available on VOD. Set in 1977 Detroit, the movie follows an ex-con and factory worker seeking vengeance against the gangster responsible for framing him and taking his girlfriend. Polygon's review noted the film's satisfying narrative, which allows audiences to connect the dots independently without reinventing the revenge thriller genre.
Nicolas Winding Refn's latest, "Her Private Hell," is also available for rent. Following its premiere, the film has generated discussion, characteristic of Refn's work. It depicts a young woman searching for her father in a futuristic city shrouded in a mysterious mist. Early reviews have pointed to strong visuals, though the story has been met with mixed reactions.
Fans of animated superhero films can find "Batman: Knightfall Part 1" on VOD. This installment of the animated trilogy sees Batman confronting a mass breakout at Arkham Asylum, forcing him to re-apprehend his notorious adversaries. The film has been noted for its graphic and unrestrained action, leaning into the darker aspects of Batman's comic lore. The portrayal of Bane, in particular, aims to present him as a formidable monster, with animation by Studio Mir.
For those seeking romance, "The Last Sunrise" is available on Prime Video. Based on an Anna Todd novel, the film follows an American teenager who moves to Majorca and finds love with a local. The cast includes Maia Reficco, Eva Longoria, and Fernando Lindez.
Also available on VOD are "Desert Warrior," a Saudi Arabian epic set in 7th-century Arabia about a princess and her father fleeing a ruthless emperor, and "Penny Lane is Dead," a late ‘80s horror film about three friends whose beach house getaway takes a dangerous turn. Additionally, "Above & Below" offers a unique premise, featuring Antonio Banderas as a drug cartel leader in a shark-themed thriller.
Musical enthusiasts have two options on VOD: "Hadestown: The Musical," a live recording of the acclaimed stage production, and "The Deb," a musical directed by and starring Rebel Wilson, which centers on an outcast girl preparing for her debutante ball.
These new releases join the growing library of films accessible from home, catering to a wide range of cinematic interests.
