'Impeccably made' thriller that has fans 'hyperventilating' is now streaming for free

As we welcome 2025, Netflix UK subscribers can now enjoy one of the most gripping thrillers of the 2010s without any additional cost.

With the festive season's marathon of Christmas classics and holiday specials behind us, film enthusiasts are scouring for top-tier streaming content to captivate them through the chilly nights.

Netflix steps up with a fresh selection of movies and series for the new year, ensuring viewers have ample choice for those cosy evenings indoors.

The lineup includes the Denzel Washington-fronted heist movie Inside Man and Austin Butler's acclaimed portrayal of the King of Rock 'n' Roll in the 2022 biopic Elvis, catering to diverse tastes.

For those craving a surge of excitement, Don't Breathe stands out as a must-watch. Directed by Fede Alvarez, who recently breathed new life into the Alien saga with Alien: Romulus, this 2016 thriller has garnered a fervent cult following, reports the Mirror.

Featuring Stephen Lang as a blind veteran, the film follows a burglary attempt that spirals into chaos when he uncovers the intruders and employs his formidable skills to protect his home.

A Letterboxd user summed up the experience succinctly: "Don't Breathe does exactly what it sets out to do and that's to f***ing terrify the audience, make you s*** your pants, make you cry, and/or make you crawl up into the foetal position.

"Chances are very high that you will experience at least one of those things if not more."

"I cannot put into words how intense and brutal this movie is," they continued, elaborating with the claim that a minimum of two or three jump scares "launched" them right out of their chair.

One viewer took to social media to share: "Impeccably made. There are at least a dozen sequences in this