The New Yorker declared this musical thriller starring Allison Williams a “trite jumble that confronts its ripped-from-the-news theme as an impersonal check box.” Netflix 13. Most critics were underwhelmed otherwise, with one review dragging the cliche-reliant film as “woefully archaic.” Netflix 12. This Bella Thorne-starring satanic teen horror-comedy introduced many viewers to the talents of Samara Weaving. The Ritual (2017)Īn ancient evil spirit stalks hikers in this film that, according to The Village Voice, “on occasion achieves a tense and devilish power.” Netflix 11. Vulture‘s lukewarm review described the movie as “an absorbing, horrifying movie that’s maybe not as smart as it wants to be.” Netflix 10.

Apostle (2018)Ĭult thriller “Apostle” did not benefit from the various “Wicker Man” comparisons. Romero himself would have liked it.” Netflix 9. This low-key zombie flick scored the ultimate compliment from a reviewer, “I think George A. called it “agile, charming, and funny.” Netflix 8. Neighborhood kids band together to fight vampires in this horror comedy.

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