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‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Is a Netflix Hit With Strong Reviews After Streaming Debut

Critics praise the darker, faith-driven whodunit, spotlighting Josh O’Connor as the breakout performance.

‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Hits Netflix Friday With Knives Out’s Darkest Turn Yet

Jay Kelly Streams on Netflix as Clooney and Sandler Win Praise, Reviews Divide

‘Train Dreams’ Rides Strong Reviews Into Netflix Debut as Filmmakers Earn Sun Valley Honor

‘Predator: Badlands’ Sets Franchise Record, Reframes Series Around Yautja Culture

Early Praise for Stone and Plemons as Bugonia Expands to Wide Release This Week

Jesse Eisenberg Talks Return in 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' as Nov. 14 Release Nears

‘Tron: Ares’ Opens Friday as Early Reviews Hail Spectacle, Fault Story

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ Debuts No. 1 With $22 Million U.S., $48 Million Worldwide

Cillian Murphy’s Steve Debuts at TIFF to Warm Reviews for Its Star Ahead of Release

The Long Walk Opens to Praise for Performances and Punishing Brutality

Twinless Opens in Theaters to Strong Notices for Dylan O’Brien and James Sweeney

First Trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Sets January 2026 Release

28 Years Later Reignites Franchise with Box Office Hit, Launches Trilogy

28 Years Later Revives Rage Virus Saga with Critical Acclaim and Sequel Setup

The Life of Chuck Hits Nationwide Release, Earning Praise for Its Emotional Depth

HBO’s ‘Mountainhead’ Satirizes Tech Titans Through Dark AI Comedy