the 3 must-see movies for a rainy weekend

Like every week, Netflix continues to renew its billboard with movies and series to meet the expectations of its users and is definitely the ideal ally for a rainy weekend. In that sense, There are three must-see titles that lend themselves to marathoning from the comfort of your armchair.

The recommended ones are a horror movie, a classic thriller and an Argentine film that is currently positioned as the most viewed on the platform. It is about “The elixir of immortality”, “Not a word” y “27 nights” .

On this note, a brief description of the three audiovisual productions that are among the most chosen by Netflix users.

“The elixir of immortality”

Directed by Kimo Stamboel, this horror film comes from Indonesia. “The elixir of immortality”, a pure mystery, suspense, desperation and zombies, promises to keep the viewer on the edge of their seat in its two hours of duration.

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Set in a small town in Indonesia, The plot follows a family that is dedicated to the production of medicinal herbs. In an attempt to keep the family business going, The father accidentally unleashes a zombie outbreak while trying to create a miracle remedy.

Between dark family secrets, betrayals and ancient traditionsthey must join together to survive the night of the apocalypse that puts their lives at stake.

“Not a word”

Among the most viewed this week is a movie from the 2000s which in less than two hours presents a more than engaging story. “Not a Word” is a thriller written by Anthony Peckham and Patrick Smith Kelly, and directed by Gary Fleder.

The plot of “Not a word” Follow Nathan, a renowned psychiatrist who lives with his partner and daughter in a spectacular apartment with an enviable life. However, that ideal routine falls apart when A criminal gang kidnaps his daughter.

These criminals don’t want money, but something much more complex and twisted. To get his daughter backNathan is forced to treat a traumatized patient who has not spoken a single word for a decade. The reason? She can reveal the code that hides the fortune behind which criminals move.

“27 nights”

“27 Nights” is the Argentine film that occupies the number one spot on Netflix. It is a film based on the novel of the same name by Natalia Zito, published in 2022. inspired by a true story: in the case of Natalia Kohen, an elderly woman admitted to a neuropsychiatric hospital against her will in 2005.

The story follows Martha Hoffman (Marilú Marini), an 83-year-old woman with a free life, surrounded by art, parties and travel. Her independence is broken when her daughters decide to admit her to a psychiatric clinic claiming that she suffers from dementia.

In this context it appears Leandro Casares (Daniel Hendler), a judicial expert appointed to determine if Martha suffers from a mental illness or if, on the contrary, she chose to live autonomously. As the investigation progresses, Casares discovers that An economic reason could be hidden behind the hospitalization: control of the family fortune.

In summary, “27 Nights” explores the limits between protection and manipulationputting into debate autonomy in old age and the role of the family in personal decisions.