The Best Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now (Oct. 2-9, 2026)
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This week, delve into dark psychological terrain with these captivating films available on Netflix:
Unabomber
When Ted Kaczynski entered Harvard, he was a gifted young mathematician with a promising future. Once there, he became an anti-technology recluse and one of America's deadliest mail bombers. What changed him so profoundly? Unabomber explores this question through a psychological experiment he underwent at Harvard designed to challenge his deepest beliefs.
- Director: Janus Metz
- Cast: Jacob Tremblay, Russell Crowe, Shailene Woodley
- Genre: Drama
- Rating: TV-MA
- IMDb Rating: 6.2/10
Fractured
In this 2019 thriller, Fractured, a family on vacation stops at a gas station. After the daughter trips and falls into a hole, her father (played by Sam Worthington) rushes to rescue her, only to knock himself unconscious. Upon waking in the hospital, he discovers that there's no record of him or his family. The situation spirals out of control as he questions his reality.
- Director: Brad Anderson
- Stars: Sam Worthington, Lily Rabe, Lucy Capri
- Genre: Thriller
- Rating: TV-MA
- IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
Daniel Isn't Real
Troubled teen Luke, struggling to adjust to college in Daniel Isn't Real, sees his imaginary friend, Daniel, reemerge. As Daniel exerts more control over Luke's actions, he must determine the truth before it's too late. This visually stylish and well-acted thriller satisfies with its pulpy narrative.
- Director: Adam Egypt Mortimer
- Stars: Miles Robbins, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sasha Lane