The Netflix Charts Are Now Dominated by a Dangerous Film Starring the Ultimate Horror Heroine: “a brilliant thriller”

It’s always nice to see a standout effort from years past getting some love from the streaming scene, and that’s just what we’re here to talk about today. I’m talking about the chilling ‘90s crime thriller Copycat trending on Netflix right now!
The flick currently holds the #10 spot on the platform overall. Having recently added the film to their catalog, Copycat may continue to rise in the coming days. No matter what, it’s nice to see people connecting with this harrowing effort 30 years on from release.
If you haven’t yet experienced the film, Copycat is a supremely terrifying crime thriller that benefits from a competent script filled with twists and turns. Ann Biderman (Primal Fear) and David Madsen (Knightwatch) effectively mix pop psychology with serial killer lore, crafting a narrative that seamlessly blends elements of true crime with narrative fiction.
Not to mention, the flick also benefits from Jon Amiel’s (Entrapment) assured direction. Amiel creates a baseline of tension that never wavers, intensifying as the film’s finality draws near.

The flick features an absolutely dynamite cast that brings the material to life with aplomb. Sigourney Weaver leads the pack as agoraphobic criminal psychologist Dr. Helen Hudson. Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, William McNamara, Will Patton, John Rothman, J. E. Freeman, and Harry Connick Jr. round out the cast.
Weaver is exceptional in her showing, delivering a nuanced performance that is both vulnerable and fierce. Connick Jr. turns in one of the best performances of his career here, completely disappearing into the character to the point where he is entirely unrecognizable.
Keep reading below for a sampling of social media reactions to the flick.
The setup for this unnerving serial killer thriller goes as follows: Deeply shaken after being assaulted by a deranged man (Connick Jr.), Dr. Helen Hudson (Weaver) must face her fears if she is to help solve a series of murders. Helen is a psychologist who has studied serial killers, but this case, in which the crimes seem modeled on the work of infamous deviants, is grimmer than most. With the help of two San Francisco police officers (Hunter and Mulroney), Helen tries to come between the murderer and his next victim.
There you have it, Copycat is presently making waves on the streaming scene. It’s a gritty crime thriller with a capable cast that’s worth watching. If you haven’t yet experienced the film (or fancy the idea of a rewatch), make your way over to Netflix and give it a look.
Keep an eye out for more updates from the streaming scene in the near future. Until then, if you’d like to keep up with me on social media, you can find me on Threads as @FunWithHorror.
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