Hulu Horror: Fans Call New Top-Charting Original “Ingenious” and “a must watch”

Sharai Bohannon |

Oct 17, 2023

This new Hulu original is carving out a space for itself on the streamer’s charts. This sci-fi thriller has much to say about corporate greed and the capitalist grind most of us are stuck in. Which might be why so many viewers are checking out The Mill this week. Fear not if you are unfamiliar with this title. We are here with the scoop.

Hulu Official Synopsis

“A businessman (Lil Rel Howery) wakes up beside an ancient grist mill situated in the center of an open-air prison cell with no idea how he got there. Forced to work as a beast of burden to stay alive, he must find a way to escape before the birth of his child.”

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The Mill was directed by Sean King O’Grady. It was written by Jeffrey David Thomas. The film stars Lil Rel Howery, Pat Healy, Karen Obilom, Patrick Fischler, and Scoot McNairy.

Fans seem to be living for Lil Rel Howery’s performance in this sci-fi thriller. Others cannot help but compare the situation his character finds himself trapped in to their own day jobs.

See what Twitter is saying

My cat is loving The Mill on Hulu. I bet you would too! @LilRel4 with a powerhouse performance. #themill #hulu pic.twitter.com/3Nj8yO784U
— Jeffrey David Thomas (@JeffThomasTV) October 10, 2023

Ya'll this horror movie is basically about going to work ? #TheMill https://t.co/exrTUrzFrJ
— duanger (@_duangerous) October 10, 2023

There is a certain chill when you work for a faceless corporation and the AI greets you. Go watch The Mill now streaming on Hulu. It's a new take on the corporate grind (literally). #hulu #huluween #TheMill @hulu pic.twitter.com/p6h3D1boS7
— Gig Patta (@GigPatta) October 13, 2023

Finally. I've found the exact movie that explains life working at @amazon. From the moment the hr voice welcomes you to advanced career training…making you the best version of yourself…all the way to the fine print. All of it. ???@LilRel4 #TheMill on @hulu is pure genius! pic.twitter.com/uszFVxI2RG
— Guyana Masala (@GuyanaMasala) October 16, 2023

https://twitter.com/meaghanmckinley/status/1711919127470690625?s=20

#TheMill is giving American Squid Game and I’m here for it!!! ?? pic.twitter.com/uk8IZ1YyfG
— Alexis ? | CLT ? (@Alexislovesme84) October 9, 2023

Wow! The new movie that just dropped on @hulu called #TheMill is ingenious and amazing! Still in disbelief from what I just saw, crazy good and a must watch! ? pic.twitter.com/Yj1OSBtCrP
— Emil Sayad (@gaymerbear84) October 10, 2023

Just watched #themill on Hulu & it's wild how these jobs will dangle a carrot at a person just tryna feed they family. Meanwhile you don't even realize how much blood sweat, tears and time you then put in and ain't no closer to the carrot.
— Hunker downer (@Bat_MaaM) October 10, 2023

I clicked on this damn movie on Hulu cuz I saw lil rel and thought it was a comedy. It is NOT! It’s like a dystopian thriller/horror #themill social commentary on American work culture. Bizarre in a interesting way
— Cyndi-Lou-Who (@SweetLilCyn) October 11, 2023

Listen I’m sorry I’m late but when I tell you @LilRel4 was Acting Acting in #themill he was legit . When it’s award season his name must be mentioned. Here is my review https://t.co/qcVjp0S1QG #subscribe
— Lawrence Gerald (@LawrenceGerald1) October 16, 2023

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The Mill debuted on Hulu on October 9th. However, it did not start getting traction until this week, when it began a steady climb towards the top spot. Which is no small feat on the streamer during the Huluween season.

Watch the trailer

Have you checked out this Hulu Original yet? Were you as shocked as Twitter was to see Lil Rel Howery in a more serious role than we are used to seeing him in? Then let us dish at @misssharai.

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