Where does the time go? July is already here and that means summer is officially upon us. More importantly, the dawning of a new month means a new lineup of genre offerings from streaming giant Netflix is on the way. Because we care and because we want to make life just a little easier for our cool readers, we sorted through what’s hitting the platform over the next month and broke it down to what we think will be of greatest interest to our audience.
Without further ado, we present to you what’s coming to Netflix in July 2023
Prom Night (2008)
I have a strange relationship with the Prom Night remake (which is hitting Netflix on July 1). The original isn’t exactly a beloved classic. But the remake isn’t a standout effort, either. With that said, I think the redux has some thrilling moments and it’s set in my home state of Oregon. On that basis, I have a small soft spot for it. Every time I rewatch it, I expect to like it more than I did the previous time. And every time I come away slightly disappointed. In spite of that, I think the film gets some things right and features a couple of legitimately scary sequences. Not to mention, I really enjoy Brittany Snow. So, while I can’t sing this film’s praises, I can say that for a night of disposable, escapism entertainment, you could probably do worse. If you haven’t seen Prom Night (2008), maybe give this somewhat maligned effort a shot and see if you don’t find yourself enjoying it for what it almost could have been.
Warm Bodies
While it’s certainly not Sean of the Dead, Warm Bodies still stands on its own as an effective rom-zom-com that gets more right than wrong. The flick has a dark sense of humor and even manages to serve up a touching storyline that gives the undead lead character a level of humanity not common to most cinematic efforts of this ilk. The flick is funnier than it is scary. So, if that sounds like your cup of tea, you can scope this Jonathan Levine-helmed horror comedy for yourself beginning July 1.
Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case
This Japanese true crime documentary profiles a case that saw a British tourist murdered by a serial rapist during a visit to Tokyo. The investigation gained steam when authorities learned that the victim had been dismembered and buried in a shallow grave. Anyone fascinated by the criminal mind should be sure to check this doc out when it hits the platform on July 26.
Jumanji
Though the CGI in Jumanji (which hits Netflix July 1), is a bit primitive by today’s standards, this gateway genre film (and the book upon which it is based) were major fixtures in my childhood. The narrative isn’t afraid to get dark and never talks down to its audience. The film (and the book) really appealed to me as a youngster because neither was afraid to break from convention and put children in real peril. Kids need a little excitement in their lives. If it’s a given that juvenile characters are going to be safe, that makes harrowing efforts geared toward a younger audience predictable and banal.
Kick-Ass
This outlandish superhero movie is one of my favorites of its kind. It’s like an anti-superhero-movie that isn’t afraid to have fun with itself and be zany more often than not. So much of the output of Marvel and DC is safe, predictable, and formulaic. Kick-Ass (which drops on Netflix on July 1) is anything but formulaic or safe. It’s irreverent, and hilarious, and features a cast of incredible characters that understand precisely the type of film they are in.
July 1
Jumanji
The Karate Kid I-III
Kick-Ass
One Piece (1999)
Prom Night (2008)
Star Trek (2009)
Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013)
Warm Bodies
July 4
The King Who Never Was (true crime docu-series)
July 5
My Happy Marriage: Season 1 (anime)
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch: Season 2 (paranormal docuseries)
July 7
Fatal Seduction: Season 1 (thriller series)
July 8
65
The Tutor
July 9
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead: Season 1 (anime)
July 10
Unknown: Killer Robots (docu-series)
July 11
Vivarium
July 12
Record of Ragnarok: Season 2 – Part 2 (anime)
July 13
Burn the House Down: Season 1 (live-action manga series)
July 14
Bird Box Barcelona (2023)
July 21
They Cloned Tyrone
July 26
Baki Hanma: Season 2 – Part 1 (anime)
Missing: The Lucie Blackman Case (true crime doc)
July 27
The Lady of Silence: The Mataviejitas Murders (true crime doc)
Paradise (2023)
The Witcher: Season 3 – Volume 2
July 29
The Uncanny Counter: Season 2
July 31
Bastard!! Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy: Season 2 (manga adaptation)
TBD
The Dragon Prince: Season 5 (anime)
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