Netflix sees viewership resurgence for older psychological and medical thrillers

Several older psychological and medical thrillers are experiencing renewed popularity on Netflix.

The 2012 drama 'Take Shelter,' directed by Jeff Nichols and starring Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain, has reportedly garnered 3.1 million views in a single week. The film follows a man struggling to distinguish between violent nightmares of approaching tornadoes and real-world threats, a narrative that has earned a 4.6/5 press rating on AlloCiné.

Additionally, Steven Soderbergh's 2011 medical thriller 'Contagion' is seeing a resurgence. The film, which features an ensemble cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, and Marion Cotillard, depicts the rapid spread of a fictional virus. The movie gained significant attention for its perceived prophetic accuracy regarding global pandemic protocols, such as social distancing and contact tracing.