Mindcage has not only become the sixth most-watched movie on Netflix worldwide but is currently the most chosen serial killer thriller by users, according to the specialized site Flix Patrol.
Directed by Mauro Borrelli, the story is a new bloody proposal from the streaming platform that has kept viewers on the edge of their seats. It starred John Malkovich, Melissa Roxburgh and Martin Lawrence.
The actor from Bad Boys II has departed from his comedian role to portray Jake, one of the detectives leading a crucial investigation and must seek help from a notorious serial killer when a copycat strikes.
Mindcage is the seventh most watched movie on Netflix
Mindcage is Netflix’s new murder-themed movie reminiscent of “The Silence of the Lambs” and has become the seventh most-watched cinematic production in the catalog for the week. Its popularity defies the initial negative reviews it received for the execution of the story, which dealt with inevitable comparisons to Anthony Hopkins‘ classic.
Martin Lawrence and Melissa Roxburgh in Mindcage. (Source: IMDb)
While many have commented that it feels like a shadow of the 5-time Oscar-winning film starring Jodie Foster, the movie has everything it takes to succeed on the platform, such as a constant sense of tension and intrigue, suspense, excitement, unexpected twists, hidden motivations and complex, multidimensional characters.
The story is quite different from the recent releases on the streaming giant, and this time, the plot follows Jake Doyle and his colleague Mary Kelly, who are called to solve an enigmatic case where the bodies of three women are found in the city, but the corpses have a peculiarity: they are adorned as if they were angel sculptures.
Convinced that this has happened before, Doyle turns to The Artist, a serial criminal whose modus operandi was the same. However, it’s not all too easy, as he has been incarcerated for five years and has been sentenced to capital punishment. Both detectives try to get his help to catch the mysterious imitator.
The criminal is portrayed by John Malkovich, who does an exceptional job embodying a killer negotiating and seeking a reduced sentence. In addition to the three main actors, the cast also includes other notable figures such as Jacob Grodnik, Aidan Turner and Jeremy Turner.
How to watch Mindcage online in United States
Even though Mindcage is one of the most chosen titles by Netflix users worldwide, this is not the case in the United States, as the movie is not available in its catalog but can be found on Tubi for free.
If you prefer to watch it on another platform such as Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu or Google Play Movies, you can only do so by renting or purchasing the film. On Amazon and Vudu, it has a starting price of $3.99, while on Apple, it is around $5.99.
