The #1 horror movie on Netflix is ​​a star-studded affair

The most watched horror film on Netflix today is an absurd zombie comedy from a decorated indie filmmaker. The move I’m talking about is Jim Jarmusch’s The dead don’t die. The film is the third most viewed film on the platform across all genres on this fine day.

It is surprising The dead don’t die didn’t pull in big numbers at the box office when it bowed in 2019. A global gross of just over $15 million seems a little low, considering the film boasts an ensemble cast full of household names. Anyway, it’s nice to see this wacky horror comedy gaining traction on Netflix.

The film premiered as a festival opener in Cannes in 2019. The critical reaction to The dead don’t die was mixed, but skewed positive. Reviews praised the picture’s sense of humor and cast.

Speaking of the dynamite cast, the lineup includes Bill Murray, Chloë Sevigny, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Tom Waits, Steve Buscemi, Danny Glover, Rosie Perez, Caleb Landry Jones, Iggy Pop, Carol Kane, RZA, Austin Butler and Selena Gomez.

When the project was announced, Daniel Craig was also set to star. However Knives out actor does not appear in the film.

It’s not entirely surprising that Jim Jarmusch was able to assemble such a talented cast. He is a decorated indie filmmaker who has won numerous awards at prestigious festivals throughout his decades-spanning career. In 2002, the National Film Registry added his 1984 feature film Stranger than paradise to their conservation archive based on its historical and cultural significance.

The setup of this zombie comedy on Netflix looks like this:

In the sleepy little town of Centerville, something is not quite right. The moon hangs large and low in the sky, daylight hours become unpredictable, and animals begin to exhibit unusual behavior. News reports are frightening and scientists are worried, but no one foresees the strangest and most dangerous consequences that will soon begin to plague Centerville: the dead rise from their graves and eat the living, and the citizens must struggle to survive.

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