Halloween may not have arrived yet, but there is never a bad time for a psychological crime thriller. That is where Netflix’s The Whisper Man comes in.
Its compelling storyline, impressive all-star cast, and the positive response to the trailer have already built plenty of anticipation ahead of its release.
In only a few weeks, audiences will finally get to dive into this disturbing story. Until then, here is everything you need to know.
What’s it about?
The Whisper Man centres on a widowed father whose young son is kidnapped, leading him to uncover a disturbing link to a serial killer case that dates back decades.
By coincidence, his own father served on the task force that put the killer behind bars 30 years earlier. Although the two have been estranged for some time, he turns to his father for help and begs him to assist in bringing his son home safely.
Adapted from Alex North’s novel of the same name, the film delves into parental fear, trauma, and the intense psychological strain of confronting a highly intelligent serial killer.
Cast
One of the biggest reasons excitement is growing around The Whisper Man is its outstanding ensemble cast.
Robert De Niro, Adam Scott, Michelle Monaghan, and Michael Keaton all appear in the psychological thriller, making for an impressive line-up.
Michael Keaton has not yet been shown in his role as the serial killer, but expectations are high that his appearance will be deeply unsettling. After all, he is memorable enough as Beetlejuice, so it is easy to imagine him being even more frightening here.
What’re people saying about it?
The trailer for The Whisper Man arrived in July, and viewers have had plenty to say about it. Most of the reactions have been positive, which has only raised expectations for the film.
One YouTube commenter wrote, “Honestly…. I’d have probably paid to see this in the theater. It’s giving late 90s thriller.” Another said, “They got De Niro in a horror movie, I’ll be watching.”
A third viewer commented, “I am 100 per cent locked in for Michael Keaton as a serial killer!,” while another added, “Jake’s tape just dropped. It’s gonna be a banger.”
Release date
Save the date: The Whisper Man arrives on Netflix on Friday, August 28.
Watch the trailer for The Whisper Man below:
