Copycat is a 1995 psychological thriller a couple of psychologist and a murder detective partnering to deliver down a serial killer who copies different serial killers. It stars Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter, and Dermot Mulroney. I had by no means heard of this film till I noticed it on the Netflix high ten record of that week. I used to be stunned by the movie for a number of causes, together with that it’s one which I hadn’t come throughout earlier than.
Holly Hunter, Dermot Mulroney, and Sigourney Weaver are pretty well-known names in Hollywood. Moreover, Harry Connick Jr. has a fairly key position in Copycat. In fact, there are a lot of wonderful psychological thrillers and movies about serial killers that I can haven’t probably seen or heard of all of them. But, I nonetheless discovered myself stunned that I had by no means heard of Copycat for over 30 years. It’s a film I totally loved, and it suits proper into the varieties of motion pictures that entertain me. This discovery made me respect Netflix’s high 10 lists much more. Let me clarify.
I solely watched Copycat as a result of I used to be curious why a film from the ‘90s was trending on Netflix. The highest ten record from that week primarily included motion pictures new to Netflix, however that’s what made the movie stand out. Some motion pictures have been well-known or fashionable on the record, however not as many lesser-known motion pictures. Copycat grossed a good quantity on the field workplace and did rather well in VHS leases, too.
This reality makes it much more shocking that I hadn’t heard of the movie earlier than, particularly as somebody who noticed most motion pictures after I was youthful on TV or by renting them. Nevertheless, in 1996, I used to be nonetheless a baby. Due to this fact, it’s not shocking that I hadn’t seen a film a couple of serial killer. It might be extra shocking if I had seen it at that age. Nevertheless, as a film fan, particularly one in every of thrillers, horror motion pictures, and actually good ‘90s movies, I’d assume someplace the film would come up on my radar.
Copycat being so fashionable amongst former film rental folks might be why it began trending on Netflix. Individuals could have acknowledged it, and nostalgia took over. It’s additionally a risk that the outline simply intrigued watchers, just like the way it might need appealed to film renters. It’s additionally type of fascinating that Copycat was so successful on VHS and has now develop into a hit on a streaming service, particularly one with bodily media origins.
In some ways, Netflix’s high ten lists are simply the brand new variations of the “what’s new and fashionable” sections at film rental shops. This makes Copycat’s reputation much more amusing.
It Was One Of The Most Gratifying Motion pictures I Watched That Week
I watched plenty of motion pictures the week I noticed Copycat on Netflix. Lots of these movies have been 2025 releases. Most of them simply didn’t ship when it comes to intrigue or leisure. Copycat was such a enjoyable and engaging watch. It had all of the attributes of a charming ‘90s thriller. The characters seize my consideration, the plot is enthralling, and the thriller saved me hooked for the 120-minute runtime.
It was merely an ideal popcorn watch. Copycat isn’t a film that requires plenty of considering, nevertheless it does power you to interact and concentrate. In a world with so many different distractions and time-consuming habits, typically it’s simply sufficient for a film to carry your consideration for the total runtime.
Additionally, I discovered the entire concept of a copycat serial killer to be an total sensible plot alternative. I don’t know that a lot about serial killers or true crime tales, however I acknowledged many of the serial killers talked about in Copycat. This made me curious how the movie would incorporate these killers’ tales into it. I wanted to look at to the top.
It Reminded Me To Not Simply Watch Current Motion pictures Or Properly Recognized Ones
Netflix’s fashionable motion pictures and TV reveals are typically among the already fashionable motion pictures and TV reveals, or new Netflix TV reveals launched that week. Then there are often a few movies or TV reveals that handle to crack the Netflix high ten record which are new to the platform, however not essentially new or not too long ago launched motion pictures. Generally they’re indie movies, cult classics, or lesser-known motion pictures or TV reveals.
I additionally observed that, together with Copycat, Animal Kingdom additionally made Netflix’s high ten record of that week. Animal Kingdom was one in every of my favourite sequence throughout its preliminary run. Due to this fact, seeing that sequence do properly on Netflix, and having fun with Copycat a lot, it made me do not forget that there are plenty of nice TV reveals and films that transcend latest releases. Clearly that is an apparent factor to recollect, however I, like many, typically get distracted by new movies and TV reveals. The novelty makes me neglect to look at classics or simply older motion pictures and TV reveals.
So a lot of them deserve my consideration as a lot as among the motion pictures which have simply been launched. Netflix’s high ten record could also be primarily comprised of newer motion pictures, however the few ones not in that class deserve some consideration as properly.
That’s What I Assume Is The Magnificence Of Netflix’s Prime Ten: It Launched Movies To Extra Individuals, Not Simply New Ones
I loved Copycat a lot that I could rewatch it sooner or later earlier than it leaves Netflix. These lists could appear meaningless to most, however they will develop into a advertising device for the movie. There are a lot of different motion pictures I discovered on Netflix that aren’t Netflix authentic content material however issues licensed by them. The movie or TV present might be a long time outdated, however I had by no means heard of it till Netflix beneficial it or it made their high ten lists.
They’ll additionally introduce a brand new viewers to the movie or TV present. As somebody who grew up watching Dawson’s Creek, I really like seeing new folks uncover the melodramatic, romantic mess that I beloved a lot rising up, and it nonetheless has a spot in my coronary heart. Associates, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Degrassi are all TV reveals I beloved rising up and have had a resurgence of recognition amongst a youthful era due to their availability on streaming providers.
These high ten lists can actually be a good way to find a brand new favourite, and that helps give them a goal past simply how they assist Netflix decide what to resume or cancel. The introduction of latest movies and TV reveals is what makes these lists price having.
I Hope To See Extra Movies Like Copycat Do Properly On Netflix And Different Streaming Providers
Copycat is a fundamental ‘90s thriller. It feels very particular to the style and time. It additionally doesn’t really feel like an enormous manufacturing film with an enormous finances and large stars. All three leads are well-known and have been on the time, however they weren’t the largest names in Hollywood then.
Copycat, which is straightforward to look at with a Netflix subscription, isn’t a grandiose film, nevertheless it’s not fairly an indie movie. It’s only a moderate-budget film with an excellent story and nice actors. I prefer to see extra surprising and fewer flashy motion pictures succeed on streaming providers. It may imply extra motion pictures like this make it to streaming providers or are filmed, created, produced, and launched.