One of the best horror movies on Netflix is about to leave the streamer, so here’s the lowdown on this fantastic psychological thriller that you’re running out of time to watch.
Joel Edgerton is primarily known as an actor, rising to prominence as Owen Lars in theStar Warsprequels, then receiving critical acclaim for performances in the likes of Animal Kingdom, Warrior, Zero Dark Thirty, and The Great Gatsby.
But the Australian thespian was also harboring helming ambitions, and his memorable directorial debut is currently available on Netflix, but about to leave thestreaming service.
The film also received critical acclaim, and currently has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 91%, alongside an audience score of 75%.
Joel Edgerton’s The Gift is soon leaving Netflix
A tense game of cat-and-mouse, the film stars Jason Bateman and Rebecca Hall as Simon and Robyn, a couple newly arrived in Los Angeles, and struggling to conceive following a miscarriage.
During that stressful time, Simon bumps into old school friend Gordo – played by Edgerton himself – who ingratiates himself into their lives, then starts behaving increasingly strange.
What follows plays like a cross between Cape Fear and Chuck & Buck, as secrets from Simon’s past catch up with him in the present, with disturbing and ultimately devastating consequences for the troubled couple.
While Bateman also received positive notices, playing against type as the apparently decent family man, who might not be all he seems.
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Chris Tilly is the TV & Movies Editor at Dexerto. He has a BA in English Literature, an MA in Newspaper Journalism, and over the last 20 years, he’s worked for the likes of Time Out, IGN, and Fandom. Chris loves Star Wars, Marvel, DC, sci-fi, and especially horror, while he knows maybe too much about Alan Partridge. You can email him here: chris.tilly@dexerto.com.
