The #1 Movie on Prime Video is Now the Blumhouse Thriller Stephen King “Loved” For Being “Creepy”
I have a theory that streamers like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video are beginning to invest more and more in safe, predictable content. Why? Because that’s what the masses seem to respond best to. But what’s changed?
Cookie-cutter narratives may not subvert expectations, but a large segment of the population seems to connect with that type of programming. Much of the content available on your favorite streaming platforms has less than stellar critical ratings. But the streamers continue to acquire and invest in media of that ilk.
Shallow waters
Night Swim is a great example of that. It’s currently the #1 film on Prime Video. The movie didn’t kill at the box office; the masses have been vocally critical of it. But the picture’s streaming success has not been hindered by its reputation. It seems many people like something safe and familiar to put on while they unwind. I can relate. When I’m in the mood, there’s something comforting about a scenario that doesn’t deviate too far from expectations.
Believe it or not, author extraordinaire Stephen King counts himself a fan of this divisive film. He concedes the flick is simplistic. But King also heralds Night Swim as highly enjoyable. In a post on X (Twitter), the author said: “I loved The Night Swim (Amazon Prime). It’s like a lost, low-budget Steven Spielberg film from Spielberg’s early period.“
See Stephen King’s full thoughts on the Prime Video selection here
So, there you have it. Stephen King had fun with this escapist horror thriller. And you may just find something to enjoy about it as well. If your curiosity has gotten the best of you, you can check Night Swim out on Prime Video now.
In case you’re not overly familiar with the setup, Night Swim plays out like this: Forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness, former baseball player Ray Waller moves into a new house with his wife and two children. He hopes that the backyard swimming pool will be fun for the kids and provide physical therapy for his ailment. However, a dark secret from the home’s past soon unleashes a malevolent force that drags the family into the depths of inescapable terror.
That’s all we have for you at present. Stay tuned to the site in the near future for more updates on which films are making waves on your favorite streaming platforms.
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