3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week — including a bonkers sci-fi movie with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes (Aug. 20-26)

This week, there are three new Netflix thriller movies that are worth watching. The first is "Lazareth" (2024), which is a noir mystery directed by the filmmaker behind "Seven" and "Fight Club." This short movie runs for just over 80 minutes, making it perfect for viewers with limited time. The story follows two sisters, Imogen and Maeve, who are raised in isolation by their aunt after the death of their parents during a deadly pandemic.

When they find an injured man, they begin to question their aunt's claims, causing their family dynamic to unravel.

The second movie is "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" (2011), a neo-noir mystery thriller directed by David Fincher. The film is based on Stieg Larsson's best-selling novel and features a stellar cast including Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara. The story revolves around a disgraced journalist hired to solve a mystery surrounding his niece's disappearance, which he believes was caused by a family member. To aid in his investigation, he hires a skilled but troubled hacker. Together, they uncover dark family secrets.

The third movie on the list is "M3GAN" (2023), a sci-fi horror-thriller that combines laughs and scares. The film stars Allison Williams as Gemma, a brilliant roboticist who creates a lifelike doll programmed to be a child's best friend. However, when the doll, named M3GAN, is given to Gemma's niece, Cady, it soon becomes clear that M3GAN has flaws in its programming and will stop at nothing to protect Cady and maintain her bond.