{"id":37263,"date":"2026-08-10T21:41:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=37263"},"modified":"2026-08-10T21:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:41:04","slug":"netflixs-new-unpredictable-mystery-thriller-jumps-straight-to-top-of-trending-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=37263","title":{"rendered":"Netflix&#8217;s new &#8220;unpredictable&#8221; mystery thriller jumps straight to top of trending chart"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\"><em data-node-id=\"3.0\">The Last House<\/em>, Netflix&#8217;s &#8220;unpredictable&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/movies\/a73373239\/netflix-the-last-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/movies\/a73373239\/netflix-the-last-house\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"new mystery thriller\" data-node-id=\"3.2\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\">new mystery thriller<\/a>, has jumped straight to the top of the streamer&#8217;s trending chart. Released on 7 August, the sci-fi horror stars Greta Lee and Wagner Moura as parents who attempt to keep their family safe after an unseen force traps them inside their home. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Directed by Louis Leterrier, the film follows the family as they work together to survive while trying to find answers to their unexpected situation \u2013 and a way to escape it. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">The logline reads: &#8220;A family mysteriously sealed inside their home must work together to survive dwindling resources and the ominous force keeping them trapped.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"57e4950:14\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"embed css-1m39tuj e1yri45i0\">\n<div size=\"medium\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-medium embed css-y6m8k e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-1k29q50 e1fodxfw3\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"noah alexander sosnowski, wagner moura, greta lee, riley chung, the last house\" title=\"Noah Alexander Sosnowski,  Wagner Moura,  Greta Lee, Riley-Chung, The Last House \" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2001\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c2085273-1f6c-4312-9f97-bd643ebccfb4.jpg?crop=1xw:0.9995002498750625xh;center,top&amp;resize=640:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c2085273-1f6c-4312-9f97-bd643ebccfb4.jpg?crop=1xw:0.9995002498750625xh;center,top&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c2085273-1f6c-4312-9f97-bd643ebccfb4.jpg?crop=1xw:0.9995002498750625xh;center,top&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c2085273-1f6c-4312-9f97-bd643ebccfb4.jpg?crop=1xw:0.9995002498750625xh;center,top&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c2085273-1f6c-4312-9f97-bd643ebccfb4.jpg?crop=1xw:0.9995002498750625xh;center,top&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c2085273-1f6c-4312-9f97-bd643ebccfb4.jpg?crop=1xw:0.9995002498750625xh;center,top&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c2085273-1f6c-4312-9f97-bd643ebccfb4.jpg?crop=1xw:0.9995002498750625xh;center,top&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span class=\"css-14v5swg e1geg53v1\">Netflix<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"18.0\">Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tech\/best-tech-deals\/g35899960\/best-streaming-services\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Best streaming services UK 2026\" data-node-id=\"18.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"18.1.0\">Best streaming services UK 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"22\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Joining Lee and Moura on the cast are Sid Edwards, Lewis Goody, Audrey Anderson, Riley Chung and Emma Ho. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"26\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">Since being added to the streaming service just days ago, <em data-node-id=\"26.1\">The Last House <\/em>has become Netflix&#8217;s most-watched movie worldwide, per a <a href=\"https:\/\/flixpatrol.com\/top10\/netflix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/flixpatrol.com\/top10\/netflix\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"FlixPatrol\" data-node-id=\"26.3\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\">FlixPatrol<\/a> report.  It has also claimed the number-one spot on Netflix\u2019s UK Top 10 chart.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"31\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">While the film may be popular among viewers, <em data-node-id=\"31.1\">The Last House <\/em>has divided critics, currently holding a 27% approval rating on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_last_house_2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/the_last_house_2026\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Rotten Tomatoes\" data-node-id=\"31.3\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\">Rotten Tomatoes<\/a> based on 41 reviews.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"35\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">&#8220;While the truly unpredictable turns from Matthew Robinson\u2019s ambitious script are to be admired, and Moura and Lee try their best to elevate this made-for-Netflix thriller, <em data-node-id=\"35.1\">The Last House<\/em>\u2019s many twists induce more whiplash than wonder,&#8221; wrote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inverse.com\/entertainment\/the-last-house-review-netflix-sci-fi-thriller-wagner-moura-greta-lee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.inverse.com\/entertainment\/the-last-house-review-netflix-sci-fi-thriller-wagner-moura-greta-lee\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Inverse\" data-node-id=\"35.3\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\"><em data-node-id=\"35.3.0\">Inverse<\/em><\/a>. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"39\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\"><a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/film\/reviews\/the-last-house-review-1236828947\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2026\/film\/reviews\/the-last-house-review-1236828947\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Variety\" data-node-id=\"39.0\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\"><em data-node-id=\"39.0.0\">Variety<\/em><\/a> said: &#8220;The film is most compelling throughout as a straightforward domestic drama, with increasingly fraught family dynamics lending proceedings a baseline of credibility even as whatever\u2019s happening outside the house remains largely inscrutable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"57e4950:40\" data-node-id=\"40\" class=\"embed css-1098vee e1yri45i0\">\n<div size=\"medium\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-medium embed css-y6m8k e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-1k29q50 e1fodxfw3\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"wagner moura, greta lee, riley chung, noah alexander sosnowski, the last house\" title=\"Wagner Moura, Greta Lee, Riley Chung, Noah Alexander Sosnowski, The Last House\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3000\" height=\"1509\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c20096af-f8cc-47df-8ed9-ffd7209f9a91.jpg?resize=640:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c20096af-f8cc-47df-8ed9-ffd7209f9a91.jpg?resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c20096af-f8cc-47df-8ed9-ffd7209f9a91.jpg?resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c20096af-f8cc-47df-8ed9-ffd7209f9a91.jpg?resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c20096af-f8cc-47df-8ed9-ffd7209f9a91.jpg?resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c20096af-f8cc-47df-8ed9-ffd7209f9a91.jpg?resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/c20096af-f8cc-47df-8ed9-ffd7209f9a91.jpg?resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1ddfba50\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span class=\"css-14v5swg e1geg53v1\">Netflix<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"44\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"44.0\">Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a73392337\/the-witcher-season-5-release-delay-netflix\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/ustv\/a73392337\/the-witcher-season-5-release-delay-netflix\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"The Witcher fans are in for disappointment as season 5 is reportedly pushed back\" data-node-id=\"44.0.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\"><em data-node-id=\"44.0.1.0\">The Witcher<\/em> fans are in for disappointment as season 5 is reportedly pushed back<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"48\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\">&#8220;For two actors more recently associated with weightier material, there are worse paycheque roles to take and, for a platform that often struggles to produce convincing mockbusters, far worse recent examples,&#8221; 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Past a certain number of raindrops, burst pipes, crumbling walls and the occasional looming shadow behind the windows, one runs out of patience.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"56\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"56.0\"><em data-node-id=\"56.0.0\">The Last House <\/em>is streaming now on Netflix.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr data-node-id=\"57\" class=\"css-1xkwtv6 emevuu60\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"61\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"61.0\">Visit our <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a70049607\/streaming-guide\/\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/a70049607\/streaming-guide\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Streaming Guide\" data-node-id=\"61.1\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"61.1.0\">Streaming Guide<\/strong><\/a><strong data-node-id=\"61.2\"> now to see at a glance where you can view ALL your favourite shows and movies.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"65\" class=\"css-1ncddsh emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"65.0\">The new edition of <\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"65.1\"><em data-node-id=\"65.1.0\">Legends<\/em><\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"65.2\">, a 100-page all-colour celebration of Ariana Grande, is here! <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/livinglegendsarianagrande\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/livinglegendsarianagrande\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Buy Ariana Grande in newsagents or online\" data-node-id=\"65.3\" class=\"body-link css-1gyyefe emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"65.3.0\">Buy <\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"65.3.1\"><em data-node-id=\"65.3.1.0\">Ariana Grande<\/em><\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"65.3.2\"> in newsagents or online<\/strong><\/a><strong data-node-id=\"65.4\">.<\/strong><strong data-node-id=\"65.5\"\/><strong data-node-id=\"65.6\"><br data-node-id=\"65.6.0\"\/><\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-journey-blur=\"partial\" data-ad-exclude=\"true\" data-fp-ignore=\"true\" class=\"css-19m4yzp e1jy25xv0\">\n<div class=\"css-sfzxfp ev8dhu59\"><span class=\"css-3mrz81 ev8dhu51\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-dynamic-svg=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/images\/logos\/lettermark.05d81be.svg?primary=%2523000\" loading=\"lazy\" data-testid=\"dynamic-svg-base\" height=\"100\" width=\"100\" alt=\"Lettermark\" class=\"css-7mevzh ev8dhu50\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"css-1dsojn8 ev8dhu55\">\n<div class=\"css-14syaon ev8dhu54\">\n<p><strong>Reporter, Digital Spy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Harriet is a freelance news writer specialising in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/tv\/\">TV<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalspy.com\/movies\/\">movies<\/a> at <strong>Digital Spy<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A horror enthusiast, she joined <strong>Digital Spy<\/strong> after working on her own horror website, reviewing films and focusing largely on feminism in the genre.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In her spare time, Harriet paints and produces mixed-media art. 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