Fans Call Out The #1 Movie on Netflix As a Thrilling Nigerian “Masterpiece”

A new Nigerian revenge thriller has Netflix subscribers in a chokehold this week. This 2023 title landed on the streamer on September 22 and immediately became the #1 movie worldwide. The Black Book is the film people are talking about this week, and who can blame them? We’re excited to tell you everything we know about this Nollywood gem. 

Read the full synopsis below:

“After his son is framed for a kidnapping, a bereaved deacon takes justice into his own hands and fights a corrupt police gang to absolve him.”

The Black Book was directed by Editi Effiong Writer. The script was written by Editi Effiong and Bunmi Ajakaiye. The film stars Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ade Laoye, Sam Dede, Alex Usifo Omiagbo, Shaffy Bello, and Kelechi Udegbe.

The Twitter reactions to this gripping revenge tale are mostly people celebrating the Nigerian thriller breaking Netflix records. However, many folks are also discussing the serious issues at the heart of the film.

See what Twitter is saying:

I already added it to my Netflix queue because it sounds amazing. Plus, I want to be one of the subscribers counted in the views helping the film exceed expectations. However, if you are not as easily swayed as I am, watch the trailer below. Maybe that will get you as excited as I am to watch it ASAP.

Watch the trailer:

Have you already watched The Black Book on Netflix? Is it as good as it looks? Let me know at @misssharai.

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