Stephen King Praises This “tight little thriller” on Netflix, Says It “does the job”
I cannot think of a single creator in the genre space whose recommendations are more revered than those of Stephen King. Our readers always eagerly digest media suggestions from the macabre novelist. When he shares a film or series that resonates with him on social media, the post is almost guaranteed to go viral. I guess it comes down to the author knowing more than a little about characters, storytelling, and tension-building.
A couple of years ago, King took to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter (before it became a dumpster fire and he scrubbed most of his posts) to share his thoughts on a flick that impressed him a great deal. The film is called I Came By. You can see the author’s take on the flick via the screencap below.
I think that’s probably an apt comparison King is making. He’s likening I Came By to the work of two authors known for writing escapist thrillers.
The setup for this Netflix thriller that captivated Stephen King is this:
Toby Nealey, a 23-year-old rebellious graffiti artist, targets upper-class residences and leaves a message. When Toby enters his latest target’s house, he discovers an unexpected secret that sets him on a dangerous expedition.
I watched the film around the time it dropped on the platform in 2022 and remember it as a serviceable escapist thriller. But it didn’t leave the lasting impression on me that it did on Mr. King. In fact, I vividly recall starting to rewatch it about a year later, only to eventually realize I had seen it before. However, after reading King’s take, I may have to give I Came By another go. I know I enjoyed it well enough. But it clearly wasn’t all that memorable at the time.
Where can I stream I Came By?
The film is a Netflix original. So, if you are curious to experience it, make your way over there and give it a shot.
Babak Anvari (Under the Shadow) directed I Came By from a script he co-wrote with Namsi Khan (True Detective). The film stars George MacKay, Percelle Ascott, Kelly Macdonald, and Hugh Bonneville.
That’s all that we have for you at present, dear reader. Be sure to stay tuned to Dread Central in the very near future for more life-changing recommendations from your favorite creators from the genre scene. If you’d like to chat more about movies you totally forgot you watched, come find me on Threads @FunWithHorror.
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