Netflix has a psychological thriller that has left viewers claiming they were ‘unable to breathe’ due to its intensity.
The streaming giant is currently delighting fans with a variety of options, from sci-fi films to dystopian series perfect for a weekend marathon. Netflix is ensuring everyone is entertained.
Recently, the platform added the fifth and final season of the crime thriller “You,” featuring Penn Badgley as the notorious serial killer Joe Goldberg. Additionally, Charlie Brooker has returned with the seventh season of “Black Mirror,” plunging audiences into another existential dilemma.
Alongside these, fans can enjoy another gripping film, as acclaimed horror author Stephen King describes Matt Palmer’s “Calibre” as a ‘nail-biter.’
Currently, a new sci-fi thriller is causing a stir among horror enthusiasts. The film follows a woman’s desperate struggle for air, leaving viewers breathless.
Featuring French actress Melanie Laurent, the film begins with a young woman awakening inside a sealed cryogenic chamber. She faces mounting panic as her oxygen runs out, unable to recall her identity or how she ended up there. Her only ally is an AI voice guiding her survival efforts.
This tense thriller is “Oxygen,” directed by Alexandre Aja, known for “Piranha” and “Crawl,” and it premiered in 2021.
The French film received rave reviews upon release, earning a commendable 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising it as a ‘white-knuckle’ and ‘claustrophobic’ viewing experience.
Social media buzz confirms audience approval, with one user declaring it was ‘easily one of my favorite films of the year.’
“Unbelievably good,” the user remarked. “All the proof that all you need is a really good story. Can’t say enough about it.”
Another viewer recommended, “Next time you’re scrolling for something to watch on Netflix, check out Alexandre Aja’s OXYGEN,” praising its ambitious yet intimate storytelling. “Clever & tense. Mélanie Laurent is terrific.”
“Such an intense ride of a film,” commented another fan.
Yet another viewer shared: “I watched the movie Oxygen on Netflix last night. A woman wakes up in a cryogenic chamber with no memory, and her oxygen is running out. Gripping, some nail-biting scenes and a great performance from Mélanie Laurent – but maybe don’t watch it if you’re claustrophobic…”
A critic noted, “Oxygen isn’t really a horror film, but it does deliver a similar case of uneasiness.”
Oxygen is currently available for streaming on Netflix.