# Netflix film Drop release and reception

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> Updated: 2026-10-28T11:09:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Netflix thriller film ‘Drop’, directed by Christopher Landon and starring Meghann Fahy, was released to positive initial reviews. Early assessments highlighted the film’s entertaining qualities and high-quality cinematography, specifically noting Fahy’s performance.

Following its release, the film reached the number one spot in the Netflix Top 10. The plot follows a widow named Violet who is targeted by an anonymous stalker sending threatening messages during a date at a Chicago restaurant. While the film has maintained an 83 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critical reception has been mixed, with some viewers questioning the credibility of plot twists despite praise for its ‘Hitchcockian tension’.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Netflix thriller Drop reaches number one

The 2025 thriller Drop, directed by Christopher Landon, has become the number one film on Netflix, following a widow caught in a high-stakes game with an anonymous stalker.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-thriller-drop-reaches-number-one

### 2026-10-25: Netflix thriller Drop receives positive review

The thriller Drop, starring Meghann Fahy, has premiered on Netflix and received praise for its entertainment value and cinematography.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-thriller-drop-receives-positive-review

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