Apex: Thrilling Chase with Charlize & Taron

0:00It's April 24th. Entertainment and celebrity news today starts now, AI-powered and trending. Netflix drops a new thriller called Apex directed by Balthazar Kormacher, starring Charlie Staren as a woman surviving in the wild, and Taren Eagerton, as her twisted pursuer. The plot riffs on classic hunter-prey vibes with Theran's character Sasha, fighting for her life against Eagerton Psycho, who treats people like big, game. Ben, Eagerton's character, starts off seeming helpful, but turns into a full-on maniac, blasting tunes from a Bluetooth speaker while on the chase. It's that creepy mix of everyday annoyance and real terror that amps up the tension in the woods. Fans and critics note the leads carry the film. Farron nails the tough survivor, especially in brutal physical scenes like barefoot cliff climbs, while Eagerton steals it as this giddy, unhinged hunter who sees himself above regular sportsmen. The script doles out just enough backstory to make him chilling without over-explaining.

1:04Pacing drags and spots after a strong start, and despite shooting on location in Australia, some shots have that glossy Netflix look that feels off, like fake cliffs or underwater bits. Still, it delivers familiar thrills without reinventing the chase genre. Overall, Apex scores a 5.5 out of 10, solid enough for a quick watch when it hits Netflix on April 24th, 2026.