The latest science fiction thriller on Netflix is making waves, attracting an impressive 27.5 million viewers in its first three days.
Netflix’s collection of sci-fi offerings includes a range of heart-racing movies such as I Am Mother (2019), Stowaway (2021), and Oxygen (2021), as well as mind-bending titles like What Happened to Monday (2017). The platform also hosts series that challenge the intellect like Dark (2017–2020) and the upcoming 3 Body Problem (2024–). The newest addition to this impressive sci-fi lineup, which debuted over the weekend, has quickly captured the attention of millions.
The Last House, a gripping sci-fi thriller, has quickly dominated viewer statistics on Netflix, garnering 27.5 million views. The plot centers around a family of four who are inexplicably locked inside their home, facing an unknown force that keeps them trapped. With their resources dwindling, they must unite to confront whatever is holding them captive.
Since its launch on August 7, The Last House has topped Netflix’s Global Top 10 movies for the week of August 3–9, clocking in 51.4 million hours viewed, and surpassing other popular films such as 72 Hours, both Spider-Man: Far from Home and Spider-Man: Homecoming, as well as A Toxic Love Story and others.
The film features performances from notable actors including Greta Lee (Past Lives) and Wagner Moura (The Secret Agent), along with Riley Chung, Emma Ho, and others. Directed by Louis Leterrier and penned by Matthew Robinson, the movie, despite its poor critical reception and low scores on Rotten Tomatoes—27% from critics and 28% from audiences—is finding a substantial audience.
In a review from ScreenRant, critic Alex Harrison gave The Last House a lowly two out of 10 stars, commenting on the film’s lackluster quality and questioning its conceptual depth, suggesting it might have been conceived during a COVID-19 lockdown haze as something mistakenly profound.
Despite these harsh critiques, the film’s viewership numbers suggest a different story, with many drawn to its intriguing premise. The true enigma might not just be what is keeping the family confined, but also what compels viewers to keep watching. Regardless of the critical response, The Last House clearly resonates with a large number of Netflix subscribers in its opening weekend.
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