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5 Netflix Original Movies We Don't Talk About Anymore
Five Netflix films that deserve cult status but are rarely discussed.
In brief
Five Netflix films that deserve cult status but are rarely discussed. Five Netflix original movies that are overlooked but deserve cult status. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Wheelman
Netflix released Wheelman in 2017 as a tight action thriller starring Frank Grillo.
“Wheelman stars Frank Grillo as a man who kicks ass and drives fast”
A Futile and Stupid Gesture
David Wain's 2018 biopic about National Lampoon's founder Doug Kenney is rarely discussed.
“A Futile and Stupid Gesture centers on writer Doug Kenney (Will Forte)”
Hold the Dark
Jeremy Saulnier's 2018 thriller about a missing boy in Alaska is overlooked.
“Hold the Dark centers on writer and wolf expert Russell Core (Jeffrey Wright)”
The Ritual
David Bruckner's 2017 horror film about Norse legends is rarely discussed.
“The Ritual centers on four college pals who reunite after a friend's death”
Dolemite is My Name
Eddie Murphy's 2017 blaxploitation film about Rudy Ray Moore is overlooked.
“Dolemite is My Name centers on performer Rudy Ray Moore (Murphy)”
Why These Movies Matter
These films deserve cult status but are rarely discussed in streaming culture.
“The bleak future of streaming suggests a world without cult classics”
Netflix's Original Movie Legacy
Netflix has produced many original films but few have achieved lasting cult status.
“Netflix has made great movies like Noah Baumbach's Marriage Story”
Why They Deserve Attention
These films are overlooked despite their quality and cultural significance.
“For action junkies, Wheelman is absolutely the best choice”
The Future of Streaming
Streaming services may lose cult classics as the industry evolves.
“The bleak future of streaming suggests a world without cult classics”
Why They're Overlooked
These films were released in a crowded market and lack mainstream promotion.
“The movies on this list are borderline difficult to discover”
What Happens Next
These films may gain cult status as streaming culture evolves.
“Some of the movies we're talking about today are very much deserving of cult status”
The big picture
Five Netflix original movies that are overlooked but deserve cult status.
