3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week — including a ‘90s masterpiece with Robert De Niro and Al Pacino (Oct. 15-21)
Netflix has plenty of thrillers to offer movie fans this week, including a '90s classic that stars De Niro, Pacino and Kilmer.
This week's Netflix thriller picks include a dark comedy thriller, a classic 1990s crime film, and a popular recent release. "Sacrifice" (2025) stars an impressive cast including Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich, and Salma Hayek. The film follows a doomsday cult that attempts to sacrifice three people, including a movie star, to prevent an impending volcanic apocalypse.
"Heat" (1995) is another highly anticipated thriller featuring the legendary trio of Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Val Kilmer. The story revolves around a skilled thief and a relentless detective, whose paths cross in a tense cat-and-mouse game. Finally, "Animals" (2026) is a thriller starring Ben Affleck, set to maintain its position at the top of Netflix's most-watched list.
The movie follows a mayoral candidate whose life takes a drastic turn when his son is kidnapped, and he turns to criminal means to secure a ransom.
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