October 2024 Hidden Gems: Netflix is a big ocean, sometimes mainstream movies get all the attention. This October 2024, we’ve dived deep to bring you two hidden gems. These movies have great storytelling and performances and are a break from all the overhyped blockbusters. Whether you like suspenseful thrillers or emotionally charged dramas, these are the movies on your watchlist this month.
1. The Last Breath
Director: Sarah Hamilton Released just in time for October 2024, The Last Breath is a survival thriller that has flown under the radar. Directed by rising star Sarah Hamilton, this film follows a group of professional scuba divers who find themselves trapped at the bottom of the ocean after their boat is hit by an accident. With air running out and no way to the surface, the divers have to make impossible choices, each one more devastating than the last.
Hamilton’s direction makes you feel the tension building; it’s a suffocating, claustrophobic experience that mirrors the character’s situation. She uses the underwater setting to keep you on edge, and the plot has enough twists to keep you guessing. As the divers deal with the physical dangers and inner demons, The Last Breath is more than a survival story. It’s a deep dive into human resilience and morality in extreme circumstances.
The cinematography is stunning (pun intended), and the ocean is beautiful and terrifying. Each character’s arc is well developed, so their fate is all the more impactful. If you want a high-stakes thriller that balances action with emotional depth, this is the hidden gem to watch in October 2024.
2. Forgotten Voices
Director: Marissa Daniels: If you prefer a slower, more emotional drama, then Forgotten Voices is a must-watch this October. Directed by Marissa Daniels, this film combines mystery, memory and reconciliation in a quiet but powerful way. Set in a small forgotten town, the story follows Clara (played by the excellent Naomi Harris), who returns to her childhood home after her estranged mother has passed away. As Clara goes through her mother’s belongings, she finds a series of letters and voice recordings that reveal long-buried family secrets.
What starts as a personal journey of grief and closure becomes a mysterious and haunting exploration of the past. Daniels slowly draws out the suspense, and the narrative unfolds in layers, each revelation bringing Clara closer to understanding the fractured relationships in her family. The film explores themes of forgiveness, identity, and unresolved trauma’s lingering effects.
Forgotten Voices is excellent because of the story and the visuals. Daniels captures the picturesque but melancholy atmosphere of the small town; every frame is designed to mirror the inner turmoil of the protagonist. The pacing is deliberate, there’s time for reflection and introspection, and the ending is heartbreaking and will stay with you long after the credits roll.