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Shiver (Embestida) Surges to No. 1 on Netflix in Over 90 Countries

Early reactions frame the 90‑minute shark‑disaster thriller as brisk, crowd‑pleasing entertainment that underscores Netflix’s fast global pull.

Overview

  • The survival thriller jumped to the top of Netflix’s worldwide ranking soon after release, with reports saying it is the most watched title in more than 90 countries.
  • Set in a coastal town after a Category 5 hurricane, the film tracks parallel survival stories as floodwaters push sharks into city streets.
  • The cast includes Phoebe Dynevor, Djimon Hounsou and Whitney Peak under director Tommy Wirkola, with Adam McKay as producer.
  • Early reviews cited by industry outlets describe it as high energy and fun rather than prestige, and note a tight run time of roughly 90 minutes.
  • Argentina’s La Nación reports the film began at Sony Pictures and shifted from a planned theatrical rollout to a Netflix deal, a move that sped its reach to a huge audience.