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September is just around the corner, which, for me, officially marks the beginning of fall. As much as I’ve enjoyed the summer months, I’m more than ready for cooler evenings, cozy weekends and an excuse to spend more time indoors with a good movie. Thankfully, streaming services like Netflix are getting into the seasonal spirit too, with plenty of new movies arriving throughout the week.With Netflix constantly adding new titles, figuring out what to watch can sometimes be harder than actually watching it. That’s where I come in. I’ve sifted through the latest arrivals and picked out three movies that are well worth adding to your weekend watchlist. That includes Netflix’s new crime thriller starring Robert De Niro, a horror sci-fi flick about a chilling life-like doll, and a dark psychological horror that takes place deep in the woods.‘The Whisper Man’ (2026)
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Netflix’s biggest release this week is “The Whisper Man,” a new crime thriller directed by James Ashcroft that sits at the intersection of a procedural murder mystery and a psychological thriller. At the heart of the story is a mystery shaped by generational trauma and the complicated relationship between fathers and sons. I wouldn’t be surprised to see this Netflix original claim the No. 1 spot over the weekend, and if you’re a fan of haunting mysteries packed with twists and turns, this could be one to add to your watchlist.When his eight-year-old son, Jake, disappears, widowed crime writer Tom Kennedy (Adam Scott) turns to his estranged father, Peter Willis (Robert De Niro), for help. A retired police detective, Peter was responsible for bringing a notorious serial killer known as the Whisper Man to justice years earlier. As Tom searches for his missing son, he and Peter are drawn back into the investigation, where new events begin to resemble the crimes that once terrified the local community. Detective Amanda Beck (Michelle Monaghan) also joins the search, uncovering links between the current case and the original investigation.Watch "The Whisper Man" on Netflix‘Megan’ (2022)
